Business South November 2026

38 | Scope Group Dunedin - Ph: 03 477 1999 Transport Ltd • General Cartage • Trombone Trailer • Container & Artic Work • Fly Jib • Crane Trucks with Winches & Man Bucket Proudly Supporting Scope Group Asbestos Analysis Asbestos Management Occupational Hygiene www.dowdellassociates.co.nz Unit Q, 20 Cain Road, Penrose, Auckland 1061. 0800 DOWDELL (369 335) SAME DAY TURNAROUND FOR ASBESTOS ANALYSIS OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE ANALYSTS & CONSULTANTS REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Specialist capability behind the south’s growth Scope Group has a strong presence across New Zealand, with operations spanning multiple regions and a well-established presence in the South. “For clients, the value is having a specialist contractor involved early - one that can understand the existing site, identify potential challenges and develop a clear pathway towards the next stage and contribute to the successful delivery of our clients projects.” As the Otago and Southland regions continue to evolve – with new infrastructure, commercial developments, and housing - much of the work enabling growth will happen before the foundations are poured or other contractors establish sites. Existing buildings may need to be demolished or deconstructed, asbestos and other hazardous materials safely removed, interiors stripped out, land remediated or sites cleared and prepared for what comes next. This is where Scope Group Ltd comes in, providing ‘turn key’ solutions across multiple disciplines. Established in 2003, Scope Group is a privately owned New Zealand contractor specialising in asbestos removal, demolition and deconstruction, strip-outs, mould remediation, civil works, land remediation and emergency response. With more than two decades of experience, the company works across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and residential environments where safety, planning and technical expertise are essential. Scope Group has a strong presence across New Zealand, with operations spanning multiple regions and a well-established presence in the South. The Dunedin operation is led by Regional Manager Hayden Smaill, who brings 18 years’ experience in construction across civil engineering, asbestos removal and demolition, among other disciplines. Hayden’s practical and project-management background provides valuable insight into the challenges that can arise on complex sites - from access and logistics to working around live environments, multiple contractors and demanding site conditions. His local knowledge, combined with Scope Group’s nationwide resources and specialist capability, enables the team to support projects across Otago and Southland. Hayden says that for the Dunedin team, successful delivery starts well before work begins. “Demolition, asbestos removal, remediation and civil works are rarely standalone activities,” he says. “They often form part of a much larger construction programme and require careful coordination between clients, consultants, engineers, main contractors and other trades. “That approach is particularly relevant across Otago and Southland, where urban redevelopment, ageing buildings, infrastructure investment and industrial activities continue to create demand for specialist site preparation.” On constrained urban sites or larger industrial and redevelopment projects, requires more than machinery and manpower. Understanding hazards, access, site logistics, environmental controls, waste streams and the requirements of the next contractor can all be critical. Scope Group brings these capabilities together under one roof as a “turn key’ Solution. They are also focused on what happens to materials once a building is demolished or deconstructed. Where appropriate, deconstruction allows materials to be separated, recovered and diverted from landfill, supporting more sustainable approaches to demolition and site clearance. Safety remains central to the operation, holding ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditations, reflecting established systems for occupational health and safety and environmental management. “For clients, the value is having a specialist contractor involved early - one that can understand the existing site, identify potential challenges and develop a clear pathway towards the next stage and contribute to the successful delivery of our clients projects.” Scope Group’s Dunedin team forms part of a wider nationwide network, combining local knowledge with access to specialist people, equipment and experience from across New Zealand.

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