It’s more than just work.
It’s where I belong.

WGE are pleased to announce that renowned acoustics consultant, Xavier Sanchez-Roemmele, has joined their Perth office to lead the growing acoustics section.

Xavier has extensive acoustics experience having dedicated his life over the past 17 years to the acoustics and audio fields. He has experience in both large and small scale projects and was involved in projects such as the Western Australian Institute of Sports High Performance Centre, the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and HBF Kings Square.

His architectural background encourages him to approach projects from a results perspective, thinking laterally and creatively – and his engineering education reinforces the accuracy in his designs and predictions.

Brett Davis, Perth office manager said, “I am really delighted that Xavier has decided to join our team. Xavier brings a rare set of skills that will be instrumental to the growth of WGE’s Perth acoustics section. His experience, technical expertise and commercial mindset will further strengthen WGE.”

Xavier Sanchez-Roemmele said, “This is an exciting time to be joining WGE. Their acoustics team has established a reputation for providing top quality advice to its clients and I am looking forward to working with Imran and Miguel and the whole WGE team.”

WGE CEO, José Granado, spent an entire 24 hours in a wheelchair as part of the Corporate Wheelchair Challenge to help raise funds for Wheelchair Sports WA.

“No doubt challenges such as these will increase our awareness and appreciation of what it is like to live with a disability and the challenging daily issues of accessibility.” José Granado

Click here to see José tackle the 24 hour Wheelchair challenge shown on ABC 7.30 Report Friday, 5 September 2014

We would like to congratulate MAB and McBride Charles Ryan on winning not only the Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture and the Residential Architecture at the 2014 Victorian Architecture Awards but also the Grand Prix Award at the 2014 Dulux Colour Awards ceremony for The Quays project. The Quays is a mixed-use residential high rise and is latest premium residential addition to NewQuay – Melbourne’s Docklands Precinct. Consisting of two residential towers, podium car parking, ground level retail shopping and a host of owner/occupier communal space amenities, The Quays promises inspired harbour living.

Wood & Grieve Engineers are proud to have been a part of The Quays’ journey. To read about our work on this iconic project click here.

The leadership group at Wood & Grieve Engineers are proud to be involved in a strong company culture which extends across all levels of the organisation and manifests itself in many and varied forms. This is epitomised by the latest adventure involving the Board of Directors (8 people), who recently embarked on a ten day trekking adventure through the jungles of North Borneo, culminating in a night-time ascent of South East Asia’s largest monolith – Mt Kinabalu.

Several of the travelling party voluntarily took part in a crossing of the Kokoda track in 2006 and the strong and abiding bonds forged during the experience have translated readily into the business environment. The motivation for this latest adventure was twofold : i) respecting the legacy of the ANZACs who were brutalised by the Japanese during their WWII imprisonment, which culminated in the infamous Sandakan death marches and ii) learning about each other’s core personalities and putting teamwork to the test in a physical and emotionally trying environment.

The group started in Sandakan at the site of the former prisoner of war camp and make their way west through remote villages until they reach Mt Kinabalu base camp. The group faced all forms of physical challenge together from the dank, humid jungle tracks of the lowlands to the cold, alpine tracks of Mt Kinabalu in a crossing which covered some 80km. The group all self-funded their individual trips and embraced the idea from its inception, clearly living and breathing Wood & Grieve’s company slogan “it’s more than just work”.

Not only did all the elements of selflessness, respect and mateship come out during the physically and mentally challenging trek, but the group was left humbled after learning about the history of the ANZACS in the area. The experience also led to some serious introspection about the definition of “happiness” after experiencing the welcoming and generous nature of the Borneo village locals. The Directors returned from the tour as a stronger and committed group with experiences that will benefit themselves and ultimately the organisation. Tour operator, Wayne Wetherall, says he’s “never experienced a group so bonded and emotionally connected with the spirit of the trip. Overall, an incredibly memorable and moving journey.

The Association of Hydraulic Services Consultants (AHSCA) represents the professional body of Consulting Engineers who design Hydraulic and Fire services to the building industry.

This year marks the 40^th Anniversary of its foundation and as such the association held an event to celebrate.

The function held at Darling Harbour in NSW had over 300 members and guests attending.

Formalities were kept to a minimum however, David Steblina provided a brief history of the Association and the fundamental developments which have occurred over the last 40 years.

The guests were entertained by Comedian Vince Sorrenti and a live band kept the party goers dancing till close.

The focal point was the fantastic birthday (building tower) cake and the half time fireworks!

WGE’s Melbourne structural team are excited to be part of the $6.2M upgrade of the greyhound racing track and patrons’ facilities at Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club in Glenview Park. At the recent official announcement of this project Premier of Victoria and Minister for Racing, Denis Napthine said the track at Glenview Park was over 40 years old and no longer met modern needs.

“The redevelopment will include the construction of an entirely new track together with a standalone pavilion with modern hospitality services for patrons,” Dr Napthine said.

The new standalone pavilion on the home straight will include:

• seating for 160 patrons indoors,
• an outdoor deck at the eastern end of the pavilion,
• ramp access at both the eastern and western ends, and
• a new judges and stewards tower.

Our Melbourne team are looking forward to seeing this redevelopment evolve and take shape.

For the official media release please click here.

For more information please contact Tim Mansfield.

We are pleased to announce the recent win of the Excellence in Commercial Construction $5M-$7M Award at the Master Builders Association of Victoria awards for the heritage listed University of Melbourne Main Oval Pavillion project. This iconic project was a joint effort between Kane Constructions, Cox Architects and Wood & Grieve Engineers and showcases heritage and modern design. We would like to congratulate all those involved in this project and all the other winners from the awards night.

For more information please contact Ashley Willis.