From the ground up

When the key players in a major development are able to come on board early, the outcome is invariably improved.

Dominion Constructors, the main contractor for the Takanini Village development, managed and contributed to the design process, liaising with and co-ordinating all the relevant parties, says senior project manager Brendan Lindsey.

"Being involved right from the start ensures that the end product is the right result for our clients, with the best value for money," he says.

"For this project, we undertook a comprehensive value management review in the early stages, giving the client the opportunity to be involved in the design process. We were able to give the client a clear understanding on what options were available and associated costs.

"This scope of this project was broad it involved numerous buildings with many tenants, as well as roading, paving and extensive landscaping. Some tenants also had specific requirements that needed integration with the base build construction"

Lindsey says Dominion Constructors' focus on building collaborative relationships between the client, consultants and subcontractors was a major influence on the successful outcome.

"We targeted partnerships with subcontractors who had proven track records of delivering similar projects. Their involvement in the design process added more depth to the team."

Lindsey says the successful delivery meant The Warehouse, the anchor tenant, was able to open three months ahead of contract completion date.

For more details, contact Dominion Constructors PO Box 17254, Greenlane, Auckland 1546, phone +64 9 526 5808. Website: www.constructors.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas