24 | A stunning fusion The structural steel comprises a movement resistant steel frame in one direction and precast concrete sheer walls in the other. T T from page 22 Southland: Amalgamated Builders Invercargill REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Delivering on time and within a restricted budget, ABL achieved a high-level of finish and was recently recognised at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards. “The building scored very well in a tough category. It is a highly finished building, architecturally designed on a relatively low budget. The result is a testament to all the hard work in creating such a special outcome.” “Our construction methodologies were carefully planned and executed on and off-site by our experienced team resolving a multitude of challenges brought about by the specialised design and the international procurement schedule.” McCulloch Architects and Batchelar McDougall Consulting respectively provided the complex architectural and structural design disciplines for the project. “The new Esk Street façade is very unique”.“We are very fortunate to have continued our relationship with SIT in creating the vision that they had to produce a facility that is one of its kind in New Zealand, and they are now the proud owners of this contemporary purpose-built centre that preserves over 140 years of Southland’s history. “We thoroughly recommend a visit when in Invercargill for a showcase of this successful building that we are extremely proud to have constructed.” ABL operates South Island-wide and has accumulated many industry awards during the past decade. Earlier this year ABL successfully completed the new Invercargill Central (ICL) development which involved the reconstruction of an entire central city block in Invercargill covering 21,500m2 and valued at $100 million. ICL was the largest construction project undertaken in Southland’s history, since the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in the 1970’s. ICL was on a scale most construction business will never experience and is one of many legacy projects completed in ABL’s long and successful history,” Brad says. “We have continued to be busy in the commercial market. “This is because of our knowledge of the local market, our long standing relationships with our clients, our experienced loyal staff and our committed local subcontractors and suppliers. “This winning formula allows ABL to be successful in a highly competitive market.” Locally owned and operated | www.tonicinteriors.co.nz Suspended Ceilings andWall Systems 53 Eye Street, Invercargill 9812 Tony de Vries A 224 Mersey Street, Invercargill P 03 214 1055 E enquiries@howleyjoinery.co.nz W www.howleyjoinery.co.nz FIRE COMPLIANCE MADE EASY 63 Mersey Street, Invercargill • Ph 03 214 4198 • Ph 02 168 5393 Proudly Supporting Amalgamated Builders • Fire Alarms • Building Compliance • I.Q.P • Sprinkler Installation
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NDc2Mzg=