Level 5, 139 Featherston Street, Wellington 6011

• Excellence Award, Commercial Office
• Rider Levett Supreme Award

RCP would also like to congratulate the Deloitte Centre for receiving a Merit Award in the Resene Green Building Category of the NZ Property Council Awards.

 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.

 Both Matt and Andrew have been a significant part of RCP’s growth and culture over the past years. We welcome Matt and Andrew to the RCP Executive team and look forward to there ongoing contribution to RCP and the wider industry.

Demolition of the old NZ Post distribution centre commenced in May 2008, since then Mansons have continued to stay ahead of programme with a view to finish in the later quarter of 2010 when Telecom plan to move 2,500 staff into their new home.

Matt joined RCP in November 2004 following a period working as a Project Manager on the redevelopment of Southland District Hospital.  Matt has over 10 years consulting experience, which has been put to good use on RCP projects as varied as Counties Manukau District Hospital, Sky TV’s Broadcasting Centre, a Commercial Development for Goodman and the new Christchurch City Council Civic Building.

As the Manager of RCP’s Christchurch office, Matt is enjoying the return to his Christchurch roots and the challenges that both business and project management bring.  With the very strong support of an extremely capable team in Christchurch we have no doubt the office will continue to provide a strong and reliable project management resource to the Christchurch and broader South Island construction industry.

We welcome Matt to the RCP executive team and look forward to this ongoing contribution to RCP and the wider industry.

The base build is located within an overall Masterplan development proposed for the existing Wellington dockland area, and will also house other tenancies to the upper floors and several retail outlets in a ground floor mall arrangement.

Vibrant open plan offices across three separate tower blocks, linked internal via access bridges spanning across open atria. Tenancy design is currently progressing and will consist of a dedicated entrance and entire floors dedicated to client receiving, training, international customer call centres, meeting facilities and entertaining. 

The six 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 profiled powder coated steel panels, with shopfront glazing at street level.

It contains specialist facilities including a 70m long open plan laboratory to allow a number of simultaneous classes, as well as lecture theatres and a full level of parking.

The FF&E management involved the relocation of the staff (over 200 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.

The Victoria Square development occupies a city block bound by Victoria Street West, Dock Street and Hardinge Street.

The site is located on one of the main arterial routes into the CBD and the prominent ridge position affords view to the Viaduct Harbour and beyond, once completed the development will be solely tenanted by Telecom, with retail facilities incorporated on the outer edges.

The spatial relationship of the 4 buildings creates a campus style working environment, with bridges linking the upper floor of all buildings. The offset building configuration creates a courtyard like central space that is enclosed by the glazed atrium.

Each building articulates a base (street level), which will be predominately retail use, a middle (typical floors) which will be for commercial use and a top (pavilion roof level) which will be dedicated commercial space with extensive views over the city. The number of levels per building varies as the buildings step around the perimeter of the site and expresses the sloping nature of the site.

Large floorplates will allow for flexible layouts that can easily be modified to accommodate changing requirements over time. A glazed curtain wall system comprising double glazed performance glass and double glazed units with translucent coloured and pattered finishes will be used alongside.

Projects include the staged replacement and upgrade of the new North Wing, new Theatre Suite, refurbished West Wing, new Main Entrance, Ambulatory care / Outpatients, Carpark and Helipad.

Our ability to service projects nationally comes from having a dynamic flexible team, willing to go that extra mile to ensure availability and continuity for our Clients.

New Zealand’s first private Radiation Oncology Centre. The new build consists of two Linear Accelerator bunkers with associated clinical spaces, a café, and a linked two level carpark.

RCP have been involved in site master planning and the Cancer Care Centre design from early 2005 providing Project Management, Contract Administration and Project Programming.

The development, due for completion September 2008, proved challenging, given a confined, fully operational hospital site with business as usual continuation imperative. Other site constraints included strict planning rules with height and view shaft limitations.

Geotechnical issues on the site generally proved to have solid rock where excavation was required and poor material where good founding pressures were needed.

The construction of the Bunkers required an 18 tonne plate of steel located precisely above the Linear Accelerator, encased within up to 2.5m thick concrete walls and ceilings. The facility was initially planned for one bunker, however an additional bunker has been completed and Linac installed within the contract period. Initial high levels of patient interest has proven this decision.

Our role includes Project Management, Contract Administration, Project Programming and Site Masterplanning.

Our first project on the Middlemore site was the Adult Medical Centre Shell Extension and fit-out. A difficult vertical extension of the existing and occupied AMC Building including the fit-out of 60 new beds on Level 3 (two wards – Respiratory and Gastroenterology) and the creation of shell space for a further 120 beds on Levels 4 & 5 which were fitted out immediately (four wards including General Surgical and Orthopedic) completing the AMC building.

The Tunnels and Corridors Redevelopment project was the most difficult and disruptive project a public hospital would ever hope to endure. Middlemore Hospital has been developed in an ad-hoc manner over many years with buildings and services tunnels constructed on multiple levels, causing the different buildings to be connected by a series of confusing, inter-connecting ramps and lifts. In order to overcome the health & safety and wayfinding issues, the project team designed, staged and built new corridors and courtyards through the heart of the existing buildings, creating a much better pedestrian flow throughout the facility.

The Edmond Hillary Block is a significant new build project to complement the existing services at Middlemore and will help the site cater for the expected future growth in acute services for many years to come. Initially opening with 60 ward beds and a new Cardiac Investigation Unit, it is anticipated that the building will be fully occupied within 2-3 years of the initial opening in July 2009.

Through consultation with our client, the Northland Regional and Whangarei District Councils, RCP developed a written Design Brief for the Project, which formed the basis for the Design and Construct based proposals from some of New Zealand’s pre-eminent construction companies. The result has been holistic proposals for the Design and Build of a brand new International Standard combined Stadium & Conference Facility that will be “the Jewel” in the sporting crown of the Northland region.

The process has resulted in a very high calibre selection of designs being submitted in the Request for Proposal (RFP) phase of the project’s management, as we now move into the final phase with the preferred contractor.

RCP have supported the council throughout the process with ongoing reviews of the five RFP submissions, compliance appraisals, clarifications, reports and supplementary specialised consulting services to enable the Councils to narrow their selection and finally arrive at a preferred contractor to execute the works.

The project is programmed to start on site 15th January 2009 and is scheduled for completion May 2010 resulting in the construction of a substantial community asset for Whangarei City and the Northern Region in general.

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.

RCP were appointed by Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that the tenant’s requirements were incorporated.

Goodman handed over the completed development in stages, with the final stage completed on the 1st February 2008.

Projects include:

• Pharmacy / Pharmacology Teaching Labs
• Basement Seminar Rooms
• Site Master Planning
• EM Suite
• Generic Laboratories
• Infrastructure Review
• New Administration building with associated parking
• Level 5 Refurbishment
• Basement Redevelopment
• Central Plant New Build
• Ro Water Plant and Reticulation
• Cancer Research Centre Fume Cupboard Upgrade
• Ophthalmology

The Queen Street retail level has been transformed from low-end retail to now cater for high-end retailers Gucci and Louis Vuitton, whilst the upper levels have been completely gutted and refurbished ready to receive new office tenants. Original elements have been retained as much as possible which include the original Roxy Theatre ceiling and polished timber floors.

Practical completion was achieved on 31st May 2008, with on-going minor works to various spaces, including investigating the possibility of transforming the disused basement areas into bars, accessed off the evolving Fort Lane.

RCP worked with Savory Construction to complete the project, achieving all milestones and meeting AMP’s budget, despite many challenges during the 10 month construction programme.

The base building was handed over to the fit out contractor in December 2007 for the commencement of the fitout works which involved the installation of a feature entry stair, structured cabling, security and audio visual works – all in coordination with the fitout construction. The building was progressively handed over to BNZ from mid May 2008 and now is home to around 300 staff. Three basement levels provide over 100 car parks.

The Auckland building was originally designed to achieve a 4 star rating from the New Zealand Green Building Council. However after the launch of Green Star NZ, the developer took the opportunity to revise the design and add further enhancements to the base build to improve the building’s environmental performance and a 5 star rating was awarded in April 2008 – only the second building in NZ to achieve this standard.

RCP is currently managing the fit out construction of a BNZ retail branch and café on the Ground Floor at Quay Park. These facilities are scheduled to be completed in late September 2008.

The base building was handed over in December for the commencement of the fit out works which involved the installation of a feature entry stair, structured cabling, security and audio visual works – all in coordination with the fit out construction. The building was progressively handed over to BNZ from mid May and now is home to around 300 staff. Three basement levels provide over 100 car parks.

The building was originally designed to achieve a 4 Star rating from the NZ Green Building Council. However after the launch of Green Star NZ, the developer took the opportunity to revise the design and add further enhancements to the base build to improve the building’s environmental performance with the aspiration to achieve 5 Star rating. This was awarded in April 2008 and the building was only the second in NZ to achieve 5 Star rating.

RCP is currently managing the fit out construction of a BNZ retail branch and café on the Ground Floor at Quay Park. These facilities are scheduled to be completed in late September 2008.

The Bank of New Zealand will occupy the lower eight floors at 80 Queen St, accommodating around 800 staff, and providing facilities for functions of up to 200 people at a time. Below ground secure parking will be available for up to 20 visitors and 40 staff. Bike racks, lockers and showers have also been incorporated into the design.

The 11,379sqm fitout is being integrated with the construction of the base building, reducing installation cost of services and providing opportunity to incorporate structural features such as and open staircase between floors. 80 Queen St was formerly the Jean Batten Building and the original historical facade has been preserved and incorporated in to the design of the new building. Both the base building and BNZ’s fit out has been designed to achieve a 5 star Greenstar rating.

Fitout construction is anticipated to commence November 2008, each floor being handed over in stages as the base building is being finished.

RCP have also been appointed to oversee the commercial fit-out of the Chevron tenancy.

The architectural and environmental features of the building including a large, double height atrium space, extensive curtain wall glazing and rainwater harvesting.

Goodman will handover the completed development to Chevron & Yellow Pages on 15 December 2008.

RCP were appointed by Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that the tenants, DHL Global Forwarding requirements were incorporated.

Goodman will handover the completed development to DHL on 31st March 2009

RCP were appointed by Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that the tenants, Office Max, requirements were incorporated.

Goodman handed the completed development to Office Max on 30th June 2008.

RCP were appointed by Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that the tenants, Gluck, requirements were incorporated.

Goodman handed the completed development to Gluck Distribution on 27th May 2007.

In August 2007 RCP were appointed by Goodman to add a mezzanine floor to the existing office. This involved the de-construction of the existing office roof and adding a mezzanine floor of 300m² office space. This included the coordination of the office staff to a temporary office in the carpark.

Goodman handed the completed 2 level office to Gluck Distribution on 17th December 2007.

RCP were appointed by Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that the tenants, Pacific Network requirements were incorporated.

Goodman will handover the completed development to Pacific Network on 1st October 2008.

RCP were appointed by Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that the tenants, Supply Chain Solutions requirements were incorporated.

Goodman handed the completed development to Supply Chain Solutions on 15th September 2008.

RCP were appointed by Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that the tenants, Titan Volvo requirements were incorporated.

Goodman will handover the completed development to Titan Volvo on 31st January 2009.

RCP were appointed by Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that the tenants, James Halstead Flooring requirements were incorporated.
Goodman will handover the completed development to James Halstead Flooring on 31st October 2008.

The building is a structural steel frame with precast concrete floors. The cladding is made up from glazed curtain walling, precast GRC panels, blockwork and strip windows.

RCP was engaged as project manager and oversaw the design development and contract administration of the construction.

Gateway Albany E2 will be linked to the neighboring development Albany E1 via a bridge. Albany E1 is due to start construction early 2009.

Symphony Group commissioned RCP in January 2007 to work with the Symphony Group development team to provide development management services on the Albany E2 project. RCP’s commission on the project included the Tenancy Coordination services for the Retail Centre.

The development included the creation of 2 new link roads either side of the centre.

Symphony Group will handover the Mitre 10 tenancy for trading on the 28th November 2008 and the remaining bulk retail stores on the 12th January 2009.

RCP were appointed by Magnum Mac to oversee the fitout and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that the tenants, Magnum Mac requirements were incorporated.

Magnum Mac were handed over the completed store on November 2007

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.

Contract works involved the complete strip out of the existing ground floor areas for the main purpose to create a completely new environment and look, with new meeting rooms, conference areas, staff break out spaces and a large, open plan cafe.  The client was extremely happy with the end result, with all user groups reporting positive feedback from successful operations.

RCP are appointed as Project Manager for the Eden Park Redevelopment Board, assisting with Resource and Building Consents. As well as design and construction/contract management.

The scope of the proposed project includes:

• Demolition works of the South, South West, East and Panasonic Stands.
• New South stand
• New Eastern stand with internal concourse
• Western Concourse linking the south west and north west plazas
• Car parking, entry plazas and site landscaping
• Site Infrastructure

This project is focussed on minimising effects to neighbours with features such as new sports lights with low glare, improved PA systems, an acoustic screen to the East Stand, significantly improved internal pedestrian movements, better gate entrances and an improved transport plan to more efficiently integrate with public transport (linked to external ARTA initiatives).

This $240.5M project is due to be completed in late 2010, to enable sufficient lead in time for operational testing prior to the Rugby World Cup in September 2011

Following award status of preferred contractor to Fletcher Construction, RCP were appointed to execute a Peer Review of the design that Contractor had taken possession of relative to the Client Brief, Resource Consent Conditions and the UK Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.

In addition, RCP were commissioned to (1) oversee the Design and Documentation Programme for the Consultants to facilitate the Contractor submitting a lump sum fixed price, and (2) prepare and administer the Construction Programme.

This $94M project was completed in early 1999.

PLAY has been fitted out with a ‘Retro’ theme and provides an alternative gaming atmosphere to the hustle and bustle of the main gaming area or the quiet up market Alto Casino. The gaming area is approximately 1300m² offering a bar, 51 gaming tables and 223 gaming machines.

PLAY is located in level 3 of Sky City

The development consists of a 7,000m² warehouse with a two storey 350m² office attached. The transport and distribution tenant occupied the premises in October 2006 and has an option to extend the premises by another 5,000m².

The project was completed on programme and under budget.

RCP were appointed by Macquarie Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that the project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that their tenant (Toll International’s) requirements were captured.

Toll took occupation of their portion at the end of March 2006. Practical Completion for stage two was completed May 2006.

RCP were appointed by Macquarie Goodman to oversee the development and to ensure that project was delivered to time, cost and quality restraints and to ensure that their tenants (Linfox) requirements were captured.

Linfox have successfully taken occupation of the first 37, 000sqm with Practical Completion of the additional warehouse extension completed June 2006.

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.

The Microsoft building was the third project in a business park by award winning developers Newcrest at Auckland’s Viaduct Harbor, the first two being KPMG and Vodafone. RCP worked closely with the developers in the same ‘integrated fitout’ which has been a successful combination in recent years. This enabled the work to be completed on site in three months.

This new tenancy, on the top two floors provides good quality views and light with large, efficient floor plates of 1800 M�. This enabled Working Floors to be configured to suit the size of teams and work styles. The floor is purposely non lineal in set-out, reducing the perception of a hierarchy of space quality. Offices, meeting rooms, quiet rooms and open lounge areas provide a variety of work points and notional divisions between teams. It was found that together with enclosed offices, a beam based workstation with a degree of user adjustment will support the work styles of the Auckland office.

The Client Floor similarly benefited from the quality and size of floor plate. Meeting rooms and breakout areas accommodate from four to seventy people in configurations ranging from lecture theatre to lounge seating. Careful consideration was given to Audio Visual technology, acoustics and the degree of formality or intimacy provided by each space.

The scope of works included Project Management of; external refurbishment and re-branding of the building, new and remodelled entrance lobby, new provision for future cafe/restaurant, upgrade and modification to the main building services, base-build refurbishment to eight of the 550m2 floors, including refurbishment of the WC facilities, and the provision of a high quality show floor.

The building was partially occupied during the construction works, requiring a high degree of co-ordination to ensure disruption was kept to a minimum.