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Date: July 8, 2015
Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lawrence McKenna (CPEng, NPER, RPEQ, RBP) as the new section manager for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) discipline in the firm’s Melbourne office. Lawrence’s appointment to lead the ICT team is in direct response to the exponential development and growth of the sector and the growing client demand for Registered ICT professionals with specialist knowledge. It highlights the critical significance of ICT to all businesses and ICT’s growing importance to a client’s digital economy and their sustained business growth. “ICT is an exciting space to be in …
Date: July 8, 2015
Brighton, Victoria has a new architectural masterpiece on the way with the addition of 30 Esplanade, a suite of 24 town homes located on Brighton’s highly coveted waterfront. These 3-storey residences showcase curving features and an abundance of timber to create a sophisticated design with a nod to natural coastal elements. Melbourne is experiencing a growing trend in demand for luxury residential developments. This demand is flowing through to multi-disciplinary engineering firms with expertise in building services engineering design, who can work closely with the developers and architects to achieve unique and innovative residences worthy of the prestigious location. Wood …
Date: June 24, 2015
The WGE team are proud to announce their 4th consecutive accreditation as an Aon Hewitt Best Employer in Australia and New Zealand. WGE have a truly unique culture with a strong focus on it’s people that accounts for this amazing achievement. WGE’s focus on people and culture continues to help: drive staff engagement, create a unique working environment; and improve client satisfaction. “We did not start this journey to win awards. We did it because we really wanted to make this a great place to work”, WGE’s CEO José Granado says. “If we are going to maintain and grow our …
Date: June 12, 2015The WGE team are proud to announce their 4th consecutive accreditation as an Aon Hewitt Best Employer in Australia and New Zealand. WGE have a truly unique culture with a strong focus on it’s people that accounts for this amazing achievement. WGE’s focus on people and culture continues to help: • drive staff engagement, • create a unique working environment; and • improve client satisfaction. “We did not start this journey to win awards. We did it because we really wanted to make this a great place to work”, WGE’s CEO José Granado says. “If we are going to maintain …
Date: June 12, 2015
Wood & Grieve is committed to influencing positive change in our local communities. We’re excited to announce our latest initiative this June 2015 as the WGE Enduro team undertake an epic charity journey. Two years ago at a Wood & Grieve Engineers’ principals planning weekend, Ben van Niekerk and Angus Grant resolved to test their endurance with a motorbike ride between Perth and Darwin. After much talking, dreaming and planning, an adventure motorcyclist team was put together which now includes David Simpson plus an IT savvy support vehicle driver, Tom Campbell-Clause. The Enduro team will be embarking on this epic 6000km adventure from …
Date: May 14, 2015
Major redevelopment of the Brandsmart Outlet Superstore located in Nunawading, Melbourne, brought COX Architecture together with Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) to revitalise the shopping centre’s street frontage. The 1500m2 expansion includes eight new retail tenancies and six restaurants enclosed by an emblematic roof structure. In May 2015 Brandsmart won the Best Commercial/Retail project at the City of Whitehorse Built Environment awards. The retail development’s impressive new frontage features roof space-trusses and expressed ‘pod’ shop fronts. WGE modelled the entire Brandsmart project in BIM Revit and were commended by the steel detailers for providing a ‘first-pass’ 3D roof model which …
Date: May 11, 2015
The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) is validating companies with significant technical expertise in the Green Star rating system as part of its commitment to continuous improvement. Wood & Grieve Engineers is the first company to be validated for its ability to deliver Green Star points consistently, and is now a Green Star ‘Recognised Provider’ in energy modelling. “The Green Building Council of Australia is committed to listening to industry, and to finding ways to make Green Star faster, simpler and more consistent. Recognised Providers will provide project teams with increased confidence in the outcomes of their Green Star …
Date: May 6, 2015
Our keen Wood & Grieve golfers will be attending the upcoming annual Property Council / Wood & Grieve Engineers Sydney Golf Day held on 30 April 2015. Located at the stunning Bonnie Doon Golf Club, players will enjoy an extended game of corporate golf on the rolling green with plenty of time for a catch-up with other golf enthusiasts in the property industry. Bonnie Doon is one of Sydney’s premium golf courses which will challenge golfers of all levels. All players will enjoy complimentary electric golf carts as well as networking drinks and BBQ to round off a fantastic day …
Date: April 10, 2015
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Date: April 1, 2015
Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) is delighted to welcome two senior engineers to the expanded Property Asset Management (PAM) team in the firm’s Melbourne and Sydney offices. The growth highlights the increasing market focus on improved asset performance, quality and longevity. Mark Craig, PAM Section Manager, is a key addition to the WGE PAM team having worked in the building services sector as both a consultant and contractor. Mark has extensive experience in auditing and life cycle reporting together with diagnostic and design skills. The appointment of Mark to the Sydney team introduces PAM as a local service to the …
Date: March 31, 2015
Western Australia’s city of Fremantle can expect a striking transformation with the creation of a new $45 million civic and community hub as part of the broader $220 million Kings Square Project. As one of the largest new developments to be undertaken in Fremantle this project will reshape the heart of Fremantle with the inclusion of relaxed public spaces, a more formal civic centre and innovative inclusion of the heritage Town Hall. Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) is consulting on the structural, mechanical and fire design aspects with Kerry Hill Architects, who won the Kings Square Architectural Competition with their …
Date: March 17, 2015The $116 million expansion of Baldivis Shopping Centre is a key strategic development by Stockland in the Baldivis and Rockingham regions of WA. The retail hub expansion quadruples the Centre’s net lettable area from 7,000m2 to 29,500m2 and includes an impressive range of major retail outlets as well as close to 100 specialty stores, 1400 parking spaces and a restaurant terrace. Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) were contracted to deliver this major retail development project with tight constraints around schedule as the new development was due to be open for trading 12-15 months from the start of construction. From early …
Date: March 17, 2015
Why is modular design increasing in popularity? With clients, developers, engineers and architects always looking for sound ways to improve commercial viability on projects, there is a steadily increasing trend towards modular solutions across a range of Australian developments and sectors. Gary Sollitt, Structural Project Engineer at Wood & Grieve Engineers, has extensive modular experience and has identified what he believes to be the four major contributors towards this trend. Requirement for turn-key solutions Gary points out that when the modules are prefabricated they are transported to site ready to ‘plug and play’ into the main building. This leaves only …
Date: March 17, 2015
Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) has achieved an incredible triple win at the Financial Review Client Choice Awards on 10 March. The firm was awarded first place in all three nominated categories: Best Consulting Engineering Firm (revenue $50 to $200m) Best WA Firm Most Client Focused Consulting Engineer awarded to Grant Holman, Melbourne Office Manager The prestigious Client Choice Awards recognise Australia’s best professional services firms and practitioners with a very high calibre of competing companies and individuals. Award winners are independently researched using feedback from clients who rate firms on a range of rigorous criteria including performance, innovation and …
Date: March 11, 2015
The Subiaco Pavilion site is a step closer to construction with development plans approved by the Metro West JDAP in February 2015. The proposed 16 storey development plans include 292 residential apartments and up to 18 specialty shops including a gourmet marketplace, small bars, rooftop bar and cinema. Wood & Grieve Engineers (WGE) is working closely with HASSELL architects to develop concept plans and investigate a number of structural options that meet site specific constraints. The development is situated in a busy part of Subiaco with heavy traffic and a nearby train station which is presenting some challenging logistical and …
Date: March 9, 2015
999 Hay Street is a $50 million commercial office which has been developed as a vibrant workplace located within Perth’s Parliamentary Precinct on the edge of the CBD. The 12-storey building is designed with a striking façade and includes 10 open-plan offices, rooftop boardroom and a proposed café or bar at ground level. To ensure architectural intent was achieved and both capital and ongoing costs controlled, the developer QUBE Property Group engaged Wood & Grieve Engineers at an early stage to provide consulting on fire services and fire engineering design. Stephen King, Perth Fire Section Manager, explained that the unique …
Date: March 4, 2015
WGE collaborates on cutting-edge renewable energy generation & pool heating system The Fremantle Aquatic Centre (WA) heating project is the first in Australia to utilise cutting-edge renewable technology and combine a cogeneration unit with a ground source heat pump to warm the pool. Wood & Grieve officially obtained Western Power’s approval to energise on 2 February 2015. The new pool heating system has been assessed as providing optimal payback and carbon offset to the City of Fremantle. Pool heating efficiency and reduced operational costs are achieved through the combination of the following technologies: 75 kW “MiracleGen” Cummins engine cogeneration system …
Date: February 27, 2015
Melbourne City have unveiled the spectacular new $15 million football training facility, home to the City Football Group. Wood & Grieve’s mechanical, electrical and hydraulics teams worked closely with ME Engineers’ New York office to assist with project documentation, design review and liaison with authorities. The new facilities are world-class and boast a replication of the famous Manchester change room. Players and coaches will be training for peak performance at the A-League level facility, which is a ‘one stop shop’ incorporating coaches’ and meeting rooms plus rehab area and full gym with stretching, weights and cardio sections. More information on the impressive facilities can be viewed here.
Date: February 27, 2015
The Perth property industry is experiencing a time of significant change with major projects underway. Industry leaders share their thoughts on what’s happening in our city in 2015 and the outlook for the future. https://vimeo.com/120122739 Featuring: Brett Davis, Director & Perth Office Manager, Wood & Grieve Engineers David Karotkin, National President, Australian Institute of Architects (Managing Director, Sandover Pinder Architects) Neill Stevens, Managing Director, NS Projects Joe Lenzo, Executive Director, Property Council of Australia (WA Division)
Date: February 24, 2015