Griffiths & Associates | From Concept 2 Keys

Our mission

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Our Mission: To take projects from “Concept to Keys” through adding value and minimalising risk and by being the custodian of cost, quality & timing for our clients.

Our vision: To bring together the most innovative and efficient group of specialists under the
Griffiths branding to project manage and service the needs of the Built Environment.

Our Core Values are: Commitment, Integrity, Taking on ‘ownership’ of projects, Visionary
Leadership and Excellence in delivery.

Griffiths Team

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Griffiths Team

Andy Wilkinson – ONC, HNC, IQS pt1

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Associate

Andy Wilkinson – ONC, HNC, IQS pt1

Andy is based in Christchurch and has 36 years experience in commercial construction including 16 years in the UK and 20 years in NZ from the initial role as QS to Project and Construction Management. As Commercial Manager for Mainzeal in Wellington he was instrumental in the successful award of the $100m Parliament Building refurbishment and initial Milk Powder projects amongst many others.

He was South Island Manager for Mainzeal for 7 years during which period he managed over $300m of commercial construction throughout the South Island. In the past 8 years he has completed over $150m of projects including the prestigious Palms Shopping Centre in Christchurch.

Taleesha Nimmo

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Assistant Project Administrator

Taleesha Nimmo

Taleesha joined our team 22 August 2011 and has the role of Assistant Project Administrator. Taleesha has worked in the construction industry as an administrator both on and off site for the past 5 years, more recently for a multinational engineering firm involved in the Dairy Industry. She has good knowledge of administrative processes. Taleesha also has experience in architectural/mechanical draughting.

Kevin Judge – FCIOB, MNZIOB, RCM

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Associate

Kevin Judge – FCIOB, MNZIOB, RCM

Kevin is based in Auckland and has been an Associate for 6 years. He has 38 years experience in the construction industry including 25 years in South Africa and 13 years in New Zealand. Kevin has worked on projects ranging from homes to shopping and civic complexes and in recent years on major supermarket refurbishments and extensions and new build commercial projects.

He has worked on a number of Griffiths & Assoc projects. Kevin is a member of the NZ Institute of Building (NZIOB) and a Registered Construction Manager.

Why use us

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We are a Multi Award winning project management company.
As Project Managers, we display the highest level of skills for a leader in consultation and construction in the Built Environment. That role is to manage and mentor the entire team collaboratively to ensure that the project objectives are met harmoniously and expeditiously.
As Construction Delivery Strategists we are acute custodians of cost and are intimate with construction values. We are told by many people, including our clients, that we save money and time on projects. In general, we are the ‘eyes and ears’ for the whole process. The repeat business we have received from some clients is testimony to this.
Our delivery of projects is innovative in that we set the culture through the whole team at the onset. Innovation comes in many forms and is normally measured in savings of time and management of challenges which in turn always leads to money.
As Clients Representive / Agent, we manage all facets of the project including risk, value / cost and all relationships therein, allowing our clients to focus on their own business with peace of mind knowing that their objectives will be met.
Our philosophy for a positive and successful outcome is to have a transparent process, open, honest and frank communication.
We have no alliances or bias towards any particular consultancy, building practice or business which enables us to work ‘outside, looking in’ with the clients best interests to the fore.
Our role can be multi-faceted and not that of typical Project Managers. We work hard on developing plans and structures for the client.

Quotes from our clients:
“Heather has particular strengths in organizing paper work for project and Trevor has worked hard to ensure we got good value for money with this building. They have been very effective project managers.”

Lil Ogle, Whangarei Heads School

“We commend Griffiths & Associates not only for finishing our refurbishment project on time and under budget but for their ability to communicate with all interested parties to understand and deliver according to each parties specific requirements and ideals. We have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Griffiths & Associates for this or any type of project.”

Jim Rhynd, Northern Wairoa Vet Club

“At all times Griffiths & Associates organization was very professional and respectful of both ourselves and the contractors working on this project. We would have no hesitation in recommending Griffiths & Associates to carry out project management work.”

John Williamson, Northland Business Development Trust

“Griffiths & Associates consistently ensured the project was kept on budget which was vital being that we only had a limited amount to spend on the project. We highly recommend them for any future projects and look forward to working with them again on the next stage of the Quarry Arts Centre’s re-development.”

Claire Nicholls, Quarry Arts Centre

“In a nut shell, Trevor made this project work. I placed on him some very strict limits on time available to complete the project, taking into account the highly sensitive nature of the area to be worked in and the cultural significance of the old cremator and the new cremator.”

Gary Taylor, Maunu Crematorium

“Appointing Griffiths & Associates to manage these projects on our behalf was one of the smartest property management decisions the Board of Trustees made, and proved to be a wise investment. Consequently, we have no hesitation in recommending Griffiths & Associates for their “no hassle, stress free” service.
We will certainly be working with them again for future property projects”

David Prchal, Morningside School

“It is without doubt that the work of Griffiths & Associates has been a major factor in our projects success. It is through their ability to combine quality service, expertise and relationships that we stand today a school proud of having on its site, an innovative and hugely valuable resource that will be a legacy for future generations of our students to enjoy.”

Rick Sayer, Ngunguru School

“I would highly recommend Griffiths & Associates for project management. They really have worked with the school to obtain the best value for our money and make this project work not only within the set budget but within the required timeframe. The whole building project has run extremely smoothly, communication has been excellent with the builder – all thanks to the services of Griffiths & Assoc.”

Sheryl Haines, Hukerenui School

“Their input saved us a great deal of anguish and maintained our sanity at a time when the developers were continuously extending the completion date. For this of course there was a fee but we felt that the outcome well worth the extra expense. We are happy to recommend them to anyone who is considering using their services. We would certainly use them again.”

Joan Allan, Lowes & Partners Optometrists

“Trevor, Hugh and Heather and the rest of the team worked hard to take the hassle and stress out of the projects for me with a professionalism and work ethic to be commended. Their knowledge of the MOE Property Management Handbook and collaborative style of project management, along with excellent communication made for a smooth process with the resulting two quality projects of which the school is very proud”.

Pat Newman, Hora Hora School

“Given that I would not allow the completion date to be moved, the fact that you have been instrumental in getting the house complete almost to the day that was planned 12 months ago, is a real credit to your organisational skills”.
“Had you not taken charge as you have, then the costs would have blown out significantly”.

Terry Newby, “Aqua View”

“You told us of your company´s unorthodox method of delivery which nurtured a culture within a team that we were impressed with. You promised us fiscal control together with tight timeline management and a transparent business process. Eight months on we are under budget and ahead of programme. The ´Concept to Keys´ method of delivery works thus far”.

Peter Burgess, Westmount School

“The success can be attributed largely to the honesty and integrity of all parties and the commitment to building a building of outstanding quality. This was facilitated by open communication lines, availability, flexibility and the Griffiths & Associates team´s commitment to us, the client”.

Adrian Smith, One Tree Point School

“From the initial discussion of ideas on a project, their enthusiasm is immediately apparent. We have always left the management of the entire project to them, confident in the knowledge that every detail will be attended to from design, pricing, finance, consents, hire of contractors, safety issues, documentation and a rapid construction rate, all of which leads to a very satisfactory project completion”.

Robin Cheer & Stephanie Read, Rocoft Holdings (Master Trade)

“Our Project Manager has also been excellent at facilitating interactions with the tradesmen and designers where necessary and been a hard working go-between. For professionals like us with little time to spare, this has been much appreciated”.

Brian Kent-Smith & Geoff Wallace, The Eye Specialists

“We would have no hesitation in recommending the services of Trevor & Heather to anyone who is contemplating a potential construction project. For ourselves, we would consider this to be an absolutely essential part of any of our future developments”.

Robin Cheer & Stephanie Read, Rocoft Holdings (Master Trade)

“We have used Griffiths & Associates on other projects as their management style and administration systems are known to us. Trevor Griffiths was the ´true custodian´ of this project, whilst Heather Tomason kept the lid on an amazing amount of paperwork between all parties concerned”.

John Hamilton, Oceans Tutukaka

“Tauraroa Area School has benefitted from having a consultant who works for us. Griffiths and Associates negotiate on the school’s behalf in a very transparent way to ensure we get the buildings we want, at a cost we can afford. They listen closely to what our needs are. Because they are not working on commission, they have no incentive to boost the scope (and construction prices) of our projects. On behalf of the school, they talk the language of architects and contractors to ensure that the schools requirements are being met. Tauraroa Area School does not have drawers full of expensive architect’s drawings, never to become reality.

I am very happy to recommend Griffiths and Associates as a knowledgeable, trustworthy and cost effective partner for schools wishing to maximise the impact of their property dollar.”

Tauraroa Area School Principal, Grant Burns

Karsten Thomsen

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Project Manager

Karsten Thomsen – BSEC, MNZIOB

Karsten joined our team in April 2011. Karsten has worked in the construction industry for 15 years as a Site Manager / Project Manager. He has great knowledge & experience in all aspects, especially the Civil Engineering sector. Karsten is based in our Whangarei Office and is a Project Manager on a number of Griffiths projects at present.

Liz McKenzie

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Project Administrator

Liz McKenzie

As former co-director of a building business, Liz has extensive knowledge of the construction industry. Her knowledge of process and administration in construction makes Liz a valued asset to the Griffiths & Associates team. She has an extensive knowledge of the processes of project management in the education sector. Liz also has previous experience in the banking industry.

Darren Tantau

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Associate –
Site Manager

Darren Tantau

Darren has worked in the construction industry for 27 years as a Carpenter, Foreman and for five years as a Construction Manager. Darren has been an Associate and Site Manager of Griffiths since 2009. He has vast experience and knowledge in all aspects of the building trade. Darren is based in our Whangarei office and is site manager on a number of Griffiths projects at present.

Hugh McKee – ANZIOB

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Associate –
Site Manager

Hugh McKee – ANZIOB

Hugh is based in Whangarei and has been an Associate working with Griffiths & Associates since 2004. He has many years experience in the construction industry starting with his ship, yacht and boatbuilding apprenticeship in the early 1970´s. Since then he has worked on construction related projects.

Hugh is currently working on a number of Griffiths & Associates projects as Site Manager. Hugh is an Associate of the NZ Institute of Building and a NZIOB award winning member of the Griffiths team.