project managers and delivery strategists for the built environment 'from concept to keys'

Since our beginnings, we have lead or been involved with over 59 projects and managed $140m work of work for our clients.

As Project Managers we have lead from the front on all of these projects and have predominantly been placed right under the client as their “eyes and ears”.

 

Comments from our clients in their testimonials:

“We undertook a major project building a multi-purpose building with four offices attached. During the planning of this project some challenges arose that were beyond our control. Both Trevor Griffiths and Heather Tomason worked through these challenges to ensure a positive outcome for us. The building is well constructed and will be a great asset to the school for generations to come.”

Liz Ogle, Whangarei Heads School

 

“The Northland Business Development Trust engaged Griffiths & Associates to project manage the complete redevelopment of our premises. The work was completed on time and exactly on budget. We were very pleased with the level of communication with the Griffiths staff both at meetings and with action and financial reports.”

John Williamson, Northland Business Development Trust

 

“Griffiths & Associates have been involved with projects at the Quarry Arts Centre for the past four years including getting Code of Compliance for several buildings on site, completing a very comprehensive feasibility study and most recently project managing the rebuild of the Quarry Arts Centre’s iconic building – The Yvonne Rust Gallery. We found them to be incredibly professional, prompt and helped us to complete a beautifully finished building on time and on budget.”

Claire Nicholls, Quarry Arts Centre

 

“With a major carpark redevelopment, electrical upgrade, installation of heat pumps into eleven rooms, total refurbishment of six classrooms and associated toilet blocks and full boundary fencing all happening at around the same time, there was huge potential for disruption to the running of the school, and unforeseen problems or delays.
Trevor, Heather and the rest of the team at Griffiths & Associates certainly took the hassle out of these property works for us. Their in-depth knowledge of the Ministry of Education Management Handbook and their high quality, professional project management service ensured everything flowed smoothly for us, and all MOE requirements were met.”

“Commendably, all five projects were completed on time and under budget: we could not ask for more”

David Prchal, Morningside School

 

“From the outset, this company became the front runner in prospective PM providers. This was largely due to the quality and innovation of the product they offered, but also through their knowledge of the education market and processes Duly appointed as Project Managers, Griffiths & Assoc went on to impress not only through their professionalism and work ethic but more importantly through the ‘quality of relationship’ they developed with our school ensuring exceptional communication at all levels of our project”

“At all times Griffiths & Assoc have provided our business with exceptional information, support and communication. They have also liaised excellently not only with our major building contractor but also with all sub contractors in the interest of ensuring prudent financial control, and also in ensuring that a high quality of service and workmanship was maintained.”

“From start to finish the communication from Griffiths & Assoc has been outstanding. The school was always fully informed with what was happening, communication was clear and questions or requests always answered promptly. Meetings were always regular and handled in a very professional manner”

Rick Sayer, Ngunguru School

 

“From the beginning their team kept us informed of progress, put forward ideas of which we had never even thought and suggested alternatives to the contractors’ plans with regular, initially weekly, meetings and follow up documentation.

They kept on top of the internal construction, monitoring its progress with regular on site inspections. At the end the unsatisfactory items which appeared on the final inspection list were dealt with / corrected”

“As this is a second fit out we have undertaken, we are able to compare the two. Griffiths & Associates was by far the more efficient, user friendly and communicative project managers. We understood at any given time exactly where the project was at. For us, with absolutely no knowledge of the building process, this was invaluable.”

Joan Allan, Lowes & Partners Optometrists

 

“The school was kept fully informed of potential issues, which were dealt with quickly before problems could arise. The quality of workmanship accepted by our Project Managers was high. The school was kept informed of the fiscal status of the projects on a regular basis with comprehensive financial reports monthly and regular minuted PCG and site meetings.”

Pat Newman, Hora Hora School

 

“The project has been completed thus far in a collaborative manner and to date our expected outcomes have been exceeded. The end result will be a timely project under budget to a good standard; one that will suit our needs well, now and into the future”.

Peter Burgess, Westmount School

 

“The completed library is a high quality building which is attractive and fulfils its functions perfectly. The building programme ran to schedule and within budget”.

Adrian Smith, One Tree Point School

 

“Of particular note to us were the following: The collaborative relationships they built among the groups involved on the project. The speedy response in addressing any alterations to plans or on site. The keeping of all parties on track through minutes of meetings being clear and sent out immediately after the event. The fact that as school governors and managers, we had all the work and worries for the project taken care of. The end result has been the completion of our library on time, under budget and which we are very proud of. The children love it too! We will use Griffiths & Associates on future projects”.

David Hain, Totara Grove School

 

“We have been kept fully informed of developments and prodded for decisions required, at all times, and been provided with a clear paper trail recording all meeting minutes and other processes. We have been provided with an excellent service by immediate response to any of our queries by email or phone”.

Brian Kent-Smith & Geoff Wallace, The Eye Specialists

 

“We appointed Griffiths & Associates Ltd as our Project Managers once we had tried another company. The project was completed to an exacting standard to the agreed programme. Griffiths & Associates worked tirelessly in an effort to complete the building with an 18 month old budget”.

John Hamilton, Oceans Tutukaka

 

“At all times during the project, the standard of service and professionalism provided either met, or exceeded my requirements in all respects. This included attention to project safety, environmental and cultural issues, adherence to budget and general quality of work carried out”.

Loren Blauensteiner, Comalco

 

“We found Griffiths & Associates to have the practical and realistic skills to bring good savings to the table. The project was not an easy one as it involved a new build of 58 rooms and a total refurbishment of another 38 rooms”.

“As Trevor was involved with this project right from the start, we found the process to be seamless and the project came in on time and budget to the agreed standard”.

Brendan Taylor, Scenic Circle Hotels

 

Previous and Current Projects:

Hospitality Industry
Oceans Resort, Tutukaka	A resort development incorporating boutique 28 hotel rooms, restaurant and bar, 7 penthouse suites, 28 apartments and 11 retail shops, swimming pool and BBQ deck, extensive parking and landscaping. Maintenance assessment and programme for maintenance / remedial works. Ongoing works for Body Corporate
Oceans Resort, Whitianga	A resort development incorporating boutique 20 hotel rooms, restaurant and bar, 5 blocks of apartments (69 in total), tennis court, swimming pool, boat wash facility, extensive parking and landscaping.
Scenic Circle Hotel – Paihia	Major extension to and renovation of existing hotel facility including four new blocks providing additional 54 rooms and refurbishment of 60 rooms. Extensive new landscaping and ground works. Ongoing assistance with maintenance issues

 

Education Sector	Multiple Projects for some schools
Aranga School, Aranga	10 Year Property Plan Upgrade to swimming pool Remedial works to roofs New playground Installation of heat pumps
Blomfield Special School	10 Year Property Plan New build facility Demolition/removal of two buildings Survey
Glenbervie School	New Canopy over tennis courts
Hora Hora School – Whangarei	New decks & covered way to classrooms Extensive asphalting works & entry/carpark development 10 YPP GSE Toilet Block upgrade Upgrade to classroom block & toilets Upgrade to toilet block
Hukerenui School – Hukerenui	Refurbishment of 4 classrooms, resource facility & corridor New roof to hall 10 Year Property Plan Supervise property maintenance programme including extensive painting
Hurupaki School	Data and security project New school canopy Staffroom upgrade Classrooms upgrade
He Kaakano Early Childhood Centre	Extension & upgrade to existing facility to connect with Teen Parent Unit
He Mataariki Teen Parent Unit	New facility and learning centre for young parents
Kaihu Valley School, Kaihu Valley	10 Year Property Plan Upgrade to administration block
Kamo Primary School	10YPP School roofs replacement and repair Electrical upgrade Survey Classroom upgrade Toilet Blocks upgrade New perimeter fence Upgrade GSE Toilet
Kaurihohore School, Whangarei	Transport in & upgrade of 2 classrooms New build classroom Upgrade to effluent system New administration block Installation of heat pumps
Kokopu School	10 Year Property Plan
Mangakahia School	10 Year Property Plan Upgrade to water system Replacement/repairs to roofs
Maungakaramea School – Maungakaramea	10 Year Property Plan New classroom & canopy New multi-purpose facility Upgrade to effluent field
Morningside School – Whangarei	Installation of heat pumps Extensive entry/carpark upgrade Administration upgrade Dental clinic conversion Upgrade to electrical supply Upgrade to multiple classroom / toilet blocks Drainage works to playground area Works to site for special needs students 10 Year Property Plan Boundary Fence
Motatau School, Motatau	Drainage, water & concrete works to site
Ngunguru School – Tutukaka Coast	10 Year Property Plan. New multi purpose facility New senior multi purpose facility New classroom Relocation of staffroom
NorthTec – Whangarei	Construction of new state of the art lecture theatre & classroom. $1.5m build. Long term maintenance plan including up to $7.0m of new buildings moving forward.
One Tree Point School – One Tree Point	New library building Major refurbishment of administration block and new entry statement 10 Year Property Plan Upgrade to classrooms Toilet Block upgrade Upgrade to classroom block
Onerahi Primary School	New disabled toilet
Oromahoe School	Miscellaneous repairs & upgrades New canopy project 10 Year Property Plan
Otaika Valley School, Whangarei	Upgrade to sandpit 10 Year Property Plan Upgrade to effluent field Roof repairs Upgrade toilets
Parua Bay School	Upgrade to administration building Fencing of perimeter of grounds Toilet upgrade
Paparoa Primary School	Site works improvement
Tangiteroria School – Northland	Extension to administration area of school including accessible areas. Demolition of dental clinic
Tauraroa Area School – Tauraroa	10 Year Property Plan & Grand Master Plan development Upgrade to junior toilet block Upgrade to senior toilet block New junior canopy Multipurpose space 1 Multipurpose space 2 New science & technology block Moving of school house off property Canopy to multipurpose building Extension of junior canopy Upgrade to classroom block Upgrade to power supply Extensive upgrade & extension to administration block Seminar Lab and common room
Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Kaikohe, Kaikohe	10 Year Property Plan & Grand Master Plan Code of Compliance works to classroom block Perimeter fence & retaining to school boundary Heat pump installation into Classroom block GSE toilet upgrade
Totara Grove School – Whangarei	Extension to library facility & administration office. Accessible facilities upgrade to the school & new toilet block New toilet block and upgrade to existing toilet block Refurbishment to junior block rooms 1 – 4 Refurbishment to rooms 6 + 7 Extension of and upgrade to carpark New canopies to various areas of school to provide for special needs student Two new classrooms Power supply upgrade Administration Block upgrade 10 Year Property Plan
Waipu School, Waipu	Consent works for relocation of shed Upgrade to power supply & new power pole arms Install heating to swimming pool Relocate 2 existing classrooms and upgrade with canopy Extension to one classroom New classroom 10 Year Property Plan
Westmount School – Maungaturoto	Construction of new school including classrooms, facilities and administration block from green field site. $2.0m build.
Maromaku School	New playground Pool shed upgrade
Whangarei Intermediate School	10YPP Upgrade of two classroom blocks, canopies and seating Roof replacement and repair
Whangarei Heads School	10 Year Property Plan Code of Compliance works to resource room Relocation of historical library/church building New multipurpose building

 

Commercial Industry
Hilton Hotel – Denerau Island, Fiji	Our role was Project Control Group executive consultants / personnel setup & programming to be complete in March 2007, Project wound down Dec 06 due to coup
Kensington Dental Centre – Whangarei	Remove existing building and construct new custom designed practice rooms. Worked in initial planning stage
Lumberguard 2 – Ruakaka	Demolition of building collapsed in storm and erection of new replacement building
MasterTrade – Whangarei	New 1100m² retail premises, carparking and landscaping
MasterTrade – Whangarei	Extension of existing premises which we project managed in 2003.
MasterTrade Building – Whangarei	Conversion of premises into two retail outlets
Morris & Morris / WDC	Replacement of cremator & upgrade to toilet facilities and lobby
Ngati Whatua Office Fitout – Whangarei	Extensive fitout of office premises over 2 floors – 600m²
Northern Land Holdings Whangarei	Consultancy with respect to development of property on harbour waterside
Northern Wairoa Vet Club – Dargaville	Extensive fitout / addition to veterinary clinic
Northland Craft Trust – The Quarry – Yvonne Rust Gallery – Whangarei	Feasibility study & finding application Demolish old gallery & build new Yvonne Rust Gallery
Northland Business Development Trust	Extensive office fit-out
Oceans Resort – Tutukaka	Maintenance assessment and programme for maintenance / remedial works. Ongoing works for Body Corporate
Otamatea Repertory Theatre – Maungaturoto	Extension to existing performing arts theatre facility
Palmerston North Storage Limited	Assistance with management of the company
Rosedale Heights Business Park – Albany, Auckland	New development comprising 3 blocks of 8 retail shops and professional suites, carparking and landscaping.
Ruakaka Community Hub, Ruakaka	New community library and offices
Solaris on Apollo – Albany, Auckland	Block of specialist medical office suites, carparking and landscaping. Upfront work & design management.
Takahiwai Marae – One Tree Point	Extension to existing Marae premises
The Avenue – Albany, Auckland	A new development comprised of apartments, retail shops, professional suites & car parks.
The Eye Specialist, Whangarei	New specialist medical facility, carparking and landscaping
Visique – Kerikeri	Fitout for new premises in new retail / office block in CBD
Henderson Reeves Building Whangarei	Office refit
Davis Funeral Homes – Henderson Auckland	Installation of a new cremator
Urlich Kilpatrick McNab	Locate new premises, manage lease & fitout

 

Civils Projects
Tutukaka Waste Water Ltd Tutukaka	A new sewerage system to service the needs of the Tutukaka coast and environs.
Electric Power Generation Ltd Marsden Point	Rendering of a rural property previously used for farming safe and free from hazards. Removal of buildings from site
Lakeside Business Park – Ruakaka	New industrial / commercial / residential subdivision of 110 +/- lots
Morris & Morris	Upgrade to existing carpark

 

Feasibility Studies
Accent Woodlines Maungaturoto	Feasibility study for new cabinetmaking factory.
Bhula Family Trust	Development of new commercial premises comprising retail food outlets / offices / car parking & landscaping. Project on hold.
Boat park & Mini golf vs section subdivision – Tutukaka	Feasibility study for development of prime coastal property in Tutukaka basin.
CB One Apartments Ltd – Coopers Beach	Apartment Complex – stage 1. Project did not proceed.
Industrial building – Silverdale	Feasibility study for block of new industrial workshops / offices.
Industrial building – Whangarei	Feasibility study for new industrial building. Did not proceed.
K & H Properties – Whangarei	Development ideas & programme for 2 properties in Whangarei City.
Kaiwaka Clothing Co Kaiwaka	Feasibility study for new factory.
Luxor Development – Paihia	Residential / retail complex on waterfront. Project did not proceed.
Macartney Trust	Assistance with commercial property development
McRae Land Holdings Whangarei	Feasibility for new development of waterside facility and upgrade of existing facility.
Motel – Tutukaka Coast	Feasibility study for upgrade / extension to existing motel.
Motel in Coopers Beach	Feasibility study for options for future of property
Ngatiwai Trust Board	Old Library Building Feasibility to restore and turn library into an arts / performing arts facility.
Onerahi Soccer Club	Feasibility for funding / construction of new clubrooms
Residential / retail complex	Demolition and development of new complex comprising retail / carparking / apartments. Did not proceed.
Te Tokerau Emergency Housing Trust Project	Feasibility study for provision of short term emergency housing
Truckstop facility – Whangarei	Feasibility study for proposed truck stop
Walsh House – Tutukaka Coast	High end new house. Project on hold.
Walters Block Development – Coopers Beach	Commercial / retail / medical complex. Project did not proceed.
Whangarei District Council – Whangarei	Consultancy for new carpark /retail / offices building – CBD Whangarei. Did not proceed.
Wholesale Food Manufacturer – Whangarei	Feasibility study for new purpose built manufacturing / refrigerated plant.
San Marino Motel	Feasibility study for motel upgrade vs new build

 

Peer Review/ QS Role
SPI workshop & Lumberguard 1 + 2 buildings – Ruakaka	National Bank’s Quantity Surveyor for progress payment approval on constructions.
Whangarei District Council ‘Resort’ – Whangarei	Consultancy for cost engineering, value management & peer review on project
Perris vs Clarkson	Mediation with respect to building contract disagreement.
Tutukaka House	Consultancy for assessment of house condition and peer review of costs of project for client
Far North House	Consultancy for assessment of house condition and peer review of costs of project for client
New shops, Whangarei	Consultancy re assessment of structure of new building for building dispute issue & advice on maintenance into the future.
Michael Boddy Family Trust	Peer review construction of new house
Dargaville House	Report for damage & costs to repair fire damaged house
Government Department	Consultancy role on Northland Housing initiative

 

Domestic Homes
Residential Home – Waipu Cove	High specification new house
Residential house, Coopers Beach	Far North District Council consensual works
Tuinier property – Paihia	Final inspection and snagging of new apartment
Compton House – Greenhithe	Bank’s Quantity Surveyor role
Wood Beach House – Langs Beach	Removal of existing house & construction of new.
My Coast Investments Ltd – Greymouth	Domestic subdivision

 

Civic	Whangarei District Council
Town Basin HUB	Extensive upgrade & refit of old Hubands premises
Hundertwasser Gallery	Complete engineering assessment of existing structure + budget for new building structure
Forum North	Early feasibility on new auditorium
Old Library Building	Restoration of the Art deco facilities and upgrade of the building
Northland Athletics and Gymnastics Stadium Trust	Civils and new build of a Gymnasium, stadium, sports field and carparking facilities

 

Civils and Infrastructure
Tutukaka Waste Water Ltd, Tutukaka	A new sewerage system to service the needs of the Tutukaka coast and environs.
Electric Power Generation Ltd Marsden Point	Rendering of a rural property previously used for farming safe and free from hazards. Removal of buildings from site
Lakeside Business Park – Ruakaka	New industrial / commercial / residential subdivision of 110 +/- lots
Morris & Morris	Upgrade to existing carpark
Lower Hatea River Crossing	New bascule bridge spanning the Lower Hatea River
Victoria Bridge	New iconic canopy structure & upgrade to hard paving & landscaping
Arts & Heritage Trail & Walkway/Cycleway	Upgrading and adding to walkways and parks along the river banks in the Town Basin area including sculptures, stone walls, signage and cantilevered walkway over Hatea River
Tutukaka Marina – Tutukaka	Demobilisation and replacement of piers at the Tutukaka Marina
Weiti River Estate Trust	Renew of subdivision works regarding compliance etc for clients bank

 

Building Inspection
Apartment Block – Paihia	Post construction quality assurance assessment of high end apartments on Paihia waterfront
Westpac Centre – Whangarei	Assessment of condition of Westpac Building for owners

 

Sports Clubs
Onerahi Soccer Club	Feasibility study for new build of facilities & assistance with funding application
Marist Sports Club	New build club rooms – assist with feasibility study & funding application
Northland Hockey Assoc.	Procurement & advice for new hockey turf
Northland Athletics & Gymnastics Stadium Trust	Design & build new stadium & gymnasium