Waikato Business News August/September 2020

Summit Scaffolding Hamilton - Robert Aughey & Gary Pearson
Summit Scaffolding engaged Foster
Construction to design and build the
new Waikato Head Quarters in Rukuhia,
Hamilton. The project consisted of an
architecturally designed 370m 2 two storey
office and 800m 2 warehouse which is
finished off with a concrete paved yard with
plenty of storage and parking.
Early on during construction the empty
upstairs workspace was upgraded to an
office area. These works were incorporated
into the project and finished within the
original programme period.
As a company committed to sustainability, it
was an easy decision for Summit Scaffolding
to incorporate a waste treatment plant and
grey water recovery system into their new
building.
Summit Scaffolding were impressed with
Fosters attention to detail from the onset.
During the planning Fosters were innovative,
helpful, and transparent throughout. Once
construction started the site team carried on
in the same vein.
Two weekly progress and health and safety
meetings were held on site and all relevant
information was passed on clearly.
Variations were discussed and mutually
agreed, and this did not affect the
programme or completion date. The finished
building was completed and handed over
ahead of schedule with a high standard of
build and finish quality.
Branch Manager Gary Pearson (pictured)
has been able to make the most of this
outstanding facility while setting up Summit
Scaffolding’s Waikato operation.
Summit Scaffolding would not hesitate to
recommend Foster Construction to anyone
requiring a first-class construction company
to assist them with the planning and delivery
of their project.
“Would we use Fosters again? Definitely!”,
confirmed Summit Scaffolding Director John
Scott.
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