The building was officially opened by New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Mr John Key on 27 August 2009 and at the same time it was formally announced that IAG had achieved New Zealand’s first interior design green rating for the building.    A “5 Star Green Star – NZ Interiors 2009 Pilot” was awarded along with the highest score recognised to date by the NZ Green Building Council.

The building is an example of true integration in the relationship between the developer’s “base building” design and the tenant’s alterations to further suit it’s requirements. Some of the building features include a green roof garden and entertainment area with rainwater collected from the roof used to flush toilets within the building.  The north façade has a triple glazed twin skin system which utilises an automated blind system which reacts to sunlight levels and in turn influences the control of the air conditioning system.  All services on the top four floors are contained within a 450mm raised flooring system.

The level of detail and consideration that has gone into the design and management of this building is a true reflection of the quality finish now evident.

Paraparaumu Airport was established in 1939 and is located on the Kapiti Coast, a growing area 50km north of Wellington. The Airport has a rich history, where from the late 1950’s through to the 1970’s it was New Zealand’s busiest aerodrome facility. The vision for Paraparaumu Airport is to establish the Airport as a destination of choice, providing regional commuters with an alternative to Wellington Airport. Supplementary to this, a commercial, retail and industrial park with high standards unequalled in Wellington is to be developed on site. Changes to the District Plan are required to allow this development to occur, and RCP has been at the forefront of considerable community consultation that has been undertaken in the past 2 years.

A 30 year masterplan has been developed, with an estimated $400m to be invested on the 125 hectare site. Stage 1 works are to include upgrading all aviation facilities, including the main runway, and establish an inspiring terminal building, which is currently being designed by Warren & Mahoney. Also part of stage 1 works will be large format retail and commercial/retail structures with a total estimated construction value of $20m. A large amount of site works will also be undertaken, including extensive landscaping. Works are scheduled to begin on site in Mid 2009.

The project was set against a very tight programme, and required RCP to minimise disruption to Sky City Casino (which runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). As the Casino is the heart of the Sky City operations, disruption during the works presented serious and significant financial risks to Sky City. Along with the technical complexities of the Casino services, strict regulatory requirements and security protocols meant that this project presented a huge challenge to the delivery team.

RCP were appointed by Goodman Nominee Limited to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered on time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that their tenants (Spicers Paper) requirements were captured.

Spicers Paper have successfully taken occupation of the site with Practical Completion granted on 27^th February 2008.

RCP were appointed on the project in 2006 and have managed Resource Consent, Tenant Procurement Process and will manage the design and construction phases of the project, scheduled for completion late 2010.

RCP have been acting as Project Manager on this project since June 2007 and will project manage the 40 week construction process through October 2008.

The project, one of Wellington’s supremely unique features, offers 252ha of native forest that actively restores the bio-diversity of New Zealand’s diverse environment, surrounded by a predator-proof fence to protect its rare and endangered species.  As Project Managers, RCP will oversee the development of a Jasmax designed new Visitor and Education Centre, inclusive of an exhibition that expresses the Sanctuary’s story and goals.

The Sanctuary is a prime example of New Zealand’s dedication to sustainability, and this project is conscious of the development and use of environmentally friendly Green building options, with the goal of setting an international example.

RCP were appointed to manage the $16 million project from conceptual design through to completed construction.  Opening of the new Centre is programmed for October 2009.

RCP project managed the commercial fit out of 7500m² of the building. Timing was critical to the success of the project with a 6 week programme per floor which was achieved. The tenancy included one temporary floor, 5 ½ working floors and one client floor.

RCP were appointed by Pacific Retail Properties to oversee the base building development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that their tenant’s requirements were captured. Significant interfacing was required to coordinate the tenant’s fitout requirements with the base building.

The warehouse & mezzanine were completed in March 2006, stage two was completed mid May 2006 and stage 3 in October 2006.

While the detailed design was locally developed, the hanger design had to meet exacting German brand design standards as well as complying with Audi’s corporate design guidelines. Much of the construction materials are those used in the Audi’s showrooms worldwide and the hanger design is being adopted for all new developments for Audi internationally.

Construction started in February 2001 following relocation from and demolition of the existing showroom for Audi and Porsche. Completion of the showroom was October 2001.

The Convention Centre facility boasts a 1300m² column free ballroom which can banquet 1200 people or accommodate 1500 delegates’ theatre style. The floor below included a 1050m²Exhibition space specifically fitted out for exhibitions but also capable of banqueting 900 or seating 1320 for conference or cocktails.

In addition to the two main rooms there are two 750m² foyers, 12 breakout rooms (totaling 1020m²), two kitchens, two air bridges connecting the Convention Centre to Sky City Casino, 90 carparks plus 500m² of retail space.

The 3 level centre opens onto both Federal and Albert Streets in central Auckland, sharing a foyer on the 3rd level with the new 330 room, 15 storey Sky City Grand Five Star Hotel located over the Convention Centre.

Stage 2 is a mirror reflection of Stage 1.

Each building accommodates over 1000 students at any time. Collectively, they house the faculties of Management, Law, Economics and Sports.

The seven level building is constructed with a concrete frame and a structural steelwork frame to the roof, together with precast concrete floors. The external walls are concrete and profiled steel panels, with shopfront glazing at street level.

It contains specialist facilities including a 700m2 workshop and extensive Studio and Gallery spaces. It also included the full two floor fit out of the fashion workshops including the relocation of all sewing and knitting equipment.

The FF&E management involved the relocation of staff (over 50 lecturers, technicians and administrators) into the new accommodation. In addition, management and administration of the procurement of all new equipment and fixtures within the established budget.

This building was completed within the project budget and was occupied by the time required by the Academic calendar.

The building is constructed with a concrete frame and precast concrete floor . The external walls are a combination of precast concrete panels, aluminum sandwich panels and curtain walling.

As Client Representative, the project was overseen to provide overall co-ordination of a complex project and its inhabitants equipment and possessions.

RCP co-ordinated, planned and managed the FF&E process which included the lecture areas such as catering kitchens, hotel bedrooms, together with the staff’s furniture, equipment, books etc