Property Industry Foundation (PIF) has partnered with a consortium of consultants and suppliers to help build Melbourne City Mission’s $8 million Frontyard Youth Services redevelopment. The project will transform Frontyard – Victoria’s largest early intervention and crisis service for homeless and at risk youths – into a space capable of offering 24/7 support, including two floors of crisis accommodation and onsite mental health, drug and alcohol, and disability expertise. Consultant teams offering their services pro-bono include Ashurst, Case Meallin, Slattery, Urbis, Wood & Grieve Engineers now part of Stantec, Hendry, Equitable Access Solutions, Irwinconsult, Built and Norman Disney & Young. Project …
Date: March 14, 2019
Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) now a part of Stantec are involved with the Icon Co design team, who are assisting TAE Aerospace to redevelop an existing Masters Home Improvement site into a new Turbine Engine Maintenance Facility (TEMF). This facility will provide maintenance services for both F18 & F35 aircraft engines and Abrams tank engines, with WGE supplying Electrical, Hydraulics, Mechanical (including compressed air & specialist gases), Sustainability and Vertical Transportation (including cranes) engineering services. Below is an article published in the Queensland Times that provides a background into the exciting multi-million dollar project. There are already signs of significant …
Date: March 13, 2019
“We are truly excited to be joining Stantec. It is a move that will expand our reach and provide greater opportunities for our clients and employees alike,” says José Granado, Managing Director of Wood & Grieve Engineers. Following the successful completion of due diligence, award-winning firm Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) has now begun the job of integrating its business into global consulting firm Stantec. “Stantec’s local operations complements ours, giving us enhanced capability rather than simply a duplication of expertise,” Granado said. “This was important to us – we wanted a partner with a similar culture and reputation in …
Date: March 5, 2019
The finalists have been announced for the 2019 Financial Review Client Choice Awards, with Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) picking up two nominations. The organisation has been shortlisted in the Best Consulting Engineering firm (A$50-$200m) category, which also includes our new family, Stantec. Electrical Project Engineer and Principal Elliot Alfirevich has also been announced as one of four finalists in the Most Client-Focused Consulting Engineer; an award previously won by Melbourne Office Manager and Director Grant Holman. It’s not the first accolade for Elliot having been named one of “Australia’s most innovative engineers” by Engineers Australia in 2017, for “turning …
Date: February 27, 2019
“Joining Stantec, without a doubt, will provide a lot more opportunities for both staff and for our clients” Both the NSW and WA chapters of the Property Council of Australia (PCA) hosted their annual Outlook Lunch last Friday, 15 February, which Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) were privileged to sponsor. The PCA is the leading advocate for Australia’s property industry, with the annual event shining a spotlight on the critical issues facing the property sector and examine the opportunities and risks ahead. With 2019 already shaping up to be a big year for WGE, we were proud to deliver videos …
Date: February 18, 2019
Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) continues to be engaged in moving the property market forward with twelve representatives elected to esteemed industry committees. Six of WGE’s people have been elected to the 2019-2020 Property Council of Australia (PCA) Committees, with a further six to join the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. These announcements further underlines WGE’s commitment to the property industry. It emphasises the importance our people place on proactively shaping and developing a thriving environment for PCA’s 2,200-plus member companies and their staff Australia wide. The PCA Committees form the heart of the …
Date: February 5, 2019
Utilities management in multi-storey buildings can be a complex topic, which is why some innovative thinkers at Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) looked for ways to help navigate the minefield. When designing residential high-rise and commercial developments with multiple stratums, Hydraulic consultants are often asked ‘How does the metering system work, and how do people get bills for their usage?’ It’s a simple question that often requires a complex answer. However, WGE’s Saman Abdi decided it needn’t have to and, as a result, has created a document that thoroughly explains the process – including individual usage amongst a community of …
Date: January 31, 2019
The ink was barely dry on the official endorsement of WGE’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) when the company was made aware of the outstanding STEM achievements of a small rural school in WA’s wheatbelt. In 2017, Coolgardie’s Christian Aboriginal Parent-directed School (CAPS) was named the School of the Year at the Science Teachers Association of Western Australia (STAWA) Awards. Hotly contested, it was the first time in nearly 60 years that a school outside of Perth had won the title. The accolades continued in 2018 with Year 12 student Uriah Daisybell crowned Young Scientist of the Year for his work …
Date: January 23, 2019
In a move described as a union between “complementary rather than competitive organisations”, award-winning engineering firm Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) has signed a letter of intent to integrate with global consultancy firm Stantec. The decision, building on recent success will see the Australian engineering firm gain access to a global pool of talent and resources that will facilitate the delivery of iconic projects in both local and international markets for years to come. WGE CEO José Granado said the move was a win for WGE clients and employees alike. “We’ve seen an unprecedented amount of growth from WGE over …
Date: October 11, 2018
Reflecting the fast growing nature of Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE), our Sydney office recently underwent an expansion fitout by adding an additional floor to allow for more space. Close to 600 people now work for WGE across our six locations in Australia, with Sydney one of the fastest growing offices with 135 staff. National Acoustics Coordinator Olivier Gaussen is amongst them, and worked closely on the fitout project. “The biggest highlight is definitely the introduction of the staircase connecting the two floors,” Olivier said. “The idea behind it was showcasing WGE’s ability to provide integrated design by maintaining the …
Date: October 2, 2018
Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) were honoured to have a seat at the table when some of the world’s pre-eminent airfield engineering and maintenance experts gathered earlier this month. The 13th Airfield Engineering & Maintenance Summit 2018 was held in Singapore on 4-5 September, which brought together experts from all over the world including Nigeria, Germany, North America, Indonesia, the Middle East, United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia. Constituents varied from engineers and airfield owners, to construction companies. WGE’s Airport Lead Hock Chua was invited to speak at the summit, which this year looked at proven techniques and strategies for …
Date: September 28, 2018
“I think leadership is using the platform that you have to inspire the best in other people.” Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) were well represented at the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) WA chapter awards dinner, which was held at Crown Perth on Saturday night, 15 September. Civil Project Engineer Vivienne Edwards was presented with the 2018 Women in Leadership Award, with four WGE projects also recognised in a variety of development categories. Vivienne’s leadership was commended following her impressive career progression and commitment to mentoring other young professionals, particularly young women looking to create their own path within …
Date: September 19, 2018
Securing efficient and sustainable energy supplies at a reasonable price is a key challenge facing the property industry. But it’s something that has seen Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) quietly building both the skills and experience to tackle this exact issue. As a result, we’ve created a specific team of experts to help our clients. We’ve called it Energy Services. “When people think of Energy Services, they tend to think of the utility-scale type projects, such as solar farms and wind farms,” Mark Price, Energy & Electrical Project Engineer, says. “But we’re really not limited to just that. We look …
Date: September 13, 2018
A talented acoustic engineer, Meisha Stevens recently took home NAWIC’s Future Leader of the Year Award for developing a change management program in her own organisation that supports women in engineering. When Stevens started her career with Wood & Grieve Engineers three years ago, she noticed many of her female colleagues struggled to “stand up or speak up for themselves”. “I had spent the previous seven years in a very male-dominated industry, sound engineering, and that experience taught me resilience and how to speak up for myself. When I moved into acoustic engineering – also a male-dominated field – I …
Date: September 13, 2018
Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) recently took part in a special indigenous cultural ceremony held on Rottnest Island, Western Australia, to mark the next phase of heritage development works. The government-funded Rottnest Island Roof Remediation Program has been underway since 2013, which has seen significant modification and reconstruction to roof and wall structures of over 337 public buildings across the island. WGE has provided resident structural engineering, site supervision and contract superintendent services over the last six years, working closely with various stakeholders. The project also included the investigation, documentation and – ultimately – the structural restoration of 29 of …
Date: September 13, 2018
At Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE), our difference is our people. We heavily invest in creating a unique culture that empowers our team to deliver highly personalised and robust engineering solutions. We’re also passionate about creating an environment where people enjoy coming to work. A place where everyone feels welcome to bring their whole personalities. Which is why the organisation celebrated as a whole when, earlier this year, Reconciliation Australia officially endorsed WGE’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). A RAP is a strategic document that supports an organisation’s contribution to reconciliation both internally and in the communities in which it operates. …
Date: September 4, 2018
Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) would like to send our condolences to the family and friends of renown Australian architect Kerry Hill, who recently passed away. WGE is grateful to having worked with Kerry and his team on a number of exciting WA projects, including the State Theatre, the new City of Perth Library and Fremantle’s Kings Square amongst others. He was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal in 2006, the Singapore President’s design award in 2010 and was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia in 2012. Kerry also won WA’s highest architectural gong, the George Temple …
Date: August 28, 2018
Cross Laminated Timber (or CLT) is a growing construction tool being adopted by companies in the Australian property industry. It’s popularity is growing thanks to its carbon negative footprint and allowance of quick programmes, but also for the positive impact it has on people’s health and wellbeing. We sat down with Senior Structural Project Engineer and WGE Principal Alasdair MacKerron to learn more about the environmentally friendly technology, where and how it’s used and - importantly - how our clients can benefit. Related Information: Why wood buildings stack up Lendlease says timber to Barangaroo South First look inside Australia’s …
Date: August 27, 2018
Brisbane project The Link has been shortlisted for the inaugural WE-EF LIGHTING Landscape Architecture After Dark national competition. Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) is proud to have been involved in the project, providing six engineering services to the AMP End of Trip Facility and corresponding Link project on behalf of AMP Capital at the Coronation Drive Office Park in Milton. Working alongside our clients Lat27, the new state-of-the-art facility is designed to support an active lifestyle and the Link component provides external flexible working and collaboration spaces. The After Dark competition is designed to recognise and celebrate the very best of Australian …
Date: August 13, 2018
Named an Aon Best Employer for the eighth time, Wood & Grieve Engineers is arguably Australia’s best place to work. What’s the secret to WGE’s culture? We checked in with CEO José Granado. Each year, Aon Best Employer status is awarded to an elite group of organisations in Australia and New Zealand that demonstrate high employee engagement and deliver outstanding people practice. Of the 106 organisations who participated in the survey this year, just 15 – or 14 percent – were accredited. Granado says WGE’s aim was never to win Aon Best Employer accreditation status. “We were genuinely interested in …
Date: August 10, 2018