PROJECT

Membrane Water Treatment Plant Programme

CLIENT

Taupō District Council

Our team gets results:

Elijah May

MEmbrane Water Treatment plant programme

TBIG’s Taupō based Senior Project Manager Elijah May has led the Kinloch Water Treatment Plant upgrades from its early stages when working for Taupō District Council (TDC) and will see it through to completion with TBIG. Elijah’s continuity of project leadership reflects the value of his technical knowledge, established relationships, and understanding of the region’s local needs.

This generational upgrade programme is delivering four new drinking water treatment plants across the Taupō District: Kinloch, Omori, Motuoapa, and Hatepe. Kinloch and Omori are complete, with Motuoapa and Hatepe progressing through delivery. Together, the upgrades will provide fully compliant drinking water, enhance public health protection, improve network resilience, and support forecast population growth, while meeting stringent seismic requirements.

For what is a technically complex project addressing a range of water quality challenges, we have provided end-to-end project leadership, overseeing design coordination, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness, while establishing clear governance, reporting, and risk management frameworks. 

Working closely with Council teams, iwi, and hapū, we have supported informed decision-making, culturally appropriate outcomes, and successful consenting pathways. Elijah’s programme leadership through TBIG reflects the high level of trust and confidence TDC has in his leadership and delivery expertise.

PROJECT

Kingston Infrastructure Works

CLIENT

Queenstown Lakes District Council

Our team gets results:

Scott Paterson

Kingston infrastructure works

The Kingston Infrastructure Works project, supported by the Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF), is delivering essential Three Waters infrastructure to support growth in Kingston under Plan Change 25: Kingston Village Special Zone, allowing for a residential development of approximately 750 new homes. The infrastructure works are spread across water supply, stormwater and wastewater schemes.  These projects will provide capacity to support the Kingston Village development and for the future connection of existing dwellings within Kingston.

Managed by TBIG, the project has several work packages, delivered in stages. Starting with now completed construction of a new water treatment plant and bulk supply main through the township, followed by major stormwater upgrades including a 1,800mm diameter pipework brought through a residential area, and culminating in the construction of a wastewater treatment facility and associated land treatment area.

The project lays the groundwork for the new infrastructure, which will support a significant number of households. Kingston has long been considered as an appropriate location for more housing stock to provide support to the fast-growing Queenstown Lakes district. TBIG is proudly leading the ongoing delivery of this once-in-a-generation infrastructure upgrade for the Kingston community, laying the foundations for new homes, and for a thriving and resilient future.

The Kingston infrastructure works gives our team the opportunity to contribute to projects that foster regional growth while supporting the existing township. Collaborating with the QLDC team has been immensely rewarding — marked by strong teamwork and a shared commitment to community outcomes.

Scott Paterson, Project Director | South Island Infrastructure Lead

PROJECT

Stead Street Pump Station

CLIENT

Environment Southland

Our team gets results:

Scott Paterson

Stead Street Pump Station

Environment Southland’s $11 million replacement of the Stead Street Pump Station has transformed the original facility into a modern, energy efficient and fish friendly asset. As the largest infrastructure project delivered by Environment Southland to date, the upgrade plays an important role in strengthening Murihiku Southland’s climate resilience.

The pump station is a vital component of Invercargill’s flood protection scheme, safeguarding Waihōpai Invercargill’s largest urban centre as well as nationally significant infrastructure at Invercargill Airport. It features advanced, fish friendly twin Archimedes screw pumps - only the second installation of its kind in New Zealand - supporting the safe passage of migratory native species such as tuna (eels) and galaxiids, while meeting the National Environmental Standards for Freshwater 2020.

TBIG was engaged to provide end to end project management services, including management of the design team,  oversight of resource consents and coastal permits, procurement of contract packages, verification of contractor records and testing, and management of the project programme, budget and co-funding under the Kānoa Climate Resilience Flood Protection Programme.

Delivered alongside the existing facility to ensure uninterrupted flood protection during construction, the pump station required careful sequencing and risk management. TBIG worked closely with Environment Southland and the wider project team to support the successful delivery of this critical asset for the region.

The Associate Minister for Regional Development, the honourable Mark Patterson, officially opened the pump station in August 2024, alongside Chairman Horrell, Waihopai Rūnaka’s Dean Whaanga and Fulton Hogan’s Chief Operating Officer NZ Construction Justin McDowell.

PROJECT

Invercargill City Streets Upgrade

CLIENT

Invercargill City Council

Our team gets results:

Scott Paterson

Tess Browne

Mandy Flett

INVERCARGILL CITY STREETS UPGRADE

The enhancement of two prominent streets, Esk and Don Streets, has transformed our southernmost city successfully creating a dynamic and interconnected environment that encourages individuals to shop, discover, and actively engage in the vibrant life of Invercargill.

TBIG was privileged to work on the Invercargill City Streets project and was involved through the master planning process and then appointed as Project Manager to complete the design and documentation phases, followed by PM and Engineer’s Representative on the construction works.

The project was aspirational, refreshing and transforming the big open spaces that Southlanders valued through a substantial upgrade project that balanced below ground critical services and infrastructure requirements with above ground exciting urban design to create a vibrant and useable urban space.

The transformation of Esk Street included a pedestrian-friendly shared civic area while strengthening Don Street's entertainment focus. Transformational elements included: Three waters infrastructural upgrades and renewals; raingardens to naturally treat runoff; large street furniture elements, bespoke specialist streetlighting, artwork, exploration and discovery elements; provision for CCTV infrastructure.

PROJECT

Tē Whare Toroa / Ōhakea Base

CLIENT

Ministry of Defence

Te Whare Toroa / Ōhakea Base

The Te Whare Toroa project involves the construction of the infrastructure and facilities for the P8 Poseidon Aircraft at RNZAF Ōhakea. The construction consists of two hangar bays to house the P8 aircraft, maintenance and support facilities, training and simulation facilities including the Poseidon operation and the interface works with the apron and HEF system.

As a substantial infrastructure project, the impartiality and independence brought by TBIG in the Engineer to Contract and Engineer’s Rep roles has been crucial to ensuring that the project remains on programme, and any contract clarifications and resolutions have been resolved fairly and collaboratively.  

TBIG’s ETC Lead Charles Brown has taken the lead on this significant two and a half year project as Engineer to Contract in accordance with NZS3910:2013.

The horizontal infrastructure works package covered the construction of a 32,000m2 apron, new car parking facilities, runway construction and upgrades to existing, taxiway and ordinance bay construction including infrastructure. Works included aircraft wash bay facilities, pump house, the vertical building site and pad preparation, bird bath for the assets, all stormwater systems and all associated roads, markings, lighting, and landscaping. Charles also took the lead as Engineer to Contract, leading a team of two Engineer’s Representatives. 

PROJECT

Johns Road Infrastructure

CLIENT

Johns Road Horticulture

johns road infrastructure

Stage 1 of the Johns Road subdivision in Belfast, Christchurch is underway as infrastructure and civil works prepare the way for an exciting new residential subdivision.

Within the first stage, the proposal is for a mix of circa 335 residential sections, a new primary school and a commercial subdivision on 10 hectares of land.

The Building Intelligence Group’s role encompasses tendering, evaluation and award of the contract to the main contractor, onsite construction monitoring and programme monitoring. Construction includes major earthworks, stormwater and wastewater, electrical and data/comms networks, roading networks, footpaths and landscaping and lighting.

PROJECT

Datacentre Expansion Projects

CLIENT

Datacom

Our team gets results:

Paul Crum

DATACOM datacentres

Expansion projects - Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch

Connecting people and technology is at the heart of Datacom’s vision, and the expansion of key data centres at sites across the country absolutely puts customers’ needs at the centre of their business. A specialist project team was put together to deliver the expansion projects, with The Building Intelligence Group as the external Project Manager and Engineer to Contract, working with Beca and Fletcher Construction.

Three highly technical projects were delivered concurrently in three cities: Auckland’s Orbit-2, Hamilton’s Kapua-DF12 and Christchurch’s Gloucester Data Centre. Datacom’s reputation is built on its ability to provide continuous service to its customers, so it was vital that the projects were carried out seamlessly and with no interruption to services. The range of expansion work included internal fitouts, the construction of new data floors, and additional power modules to offer unmatched data storage capabilities.

Having the same team across all three projects ensured the same consistently high standard of delivery while business operations in existing floors could continue unencumbered.

gordon penver, associate director datacentre facilities

PROJECT

Seamanship Training Aids Facility

CLIENT

New Zealand Defence Force

seamanship training aids facility

At the Devonport Naval Base, New Zealand Defence Force created a bespoke Seamanship Training Aids facility – Landside and Waterside, which replicates operational equipment in a facility that allows training to be carried out in a safe and controlled manner.

Realism abounds at the new seamanship training facility completed in 2015, so that high quality training can be undertaken ashore in a safe and controlled manner in a Realistic Working Environment. The facility contains a replica Inshore Patrol Vessel Forecastle, Midships, and Quarterdeck, Mainmast and Replenishment Rig Training Aids. 

Our team completed Phase Two in 2018, being the Waterside facility which is a purpose-built barge designed for on water training.  It includes a VEST Davit, HIAB crane, Gantry and Accommodation Ladder, that allows personnel to train in the launching and recovery of RHIBS and small craft.