MORE THAN THE
John (Jack Snr) Hutchinson 1874 – 1964
HUTCHIES’ HUNDRED YEARS IAN H. WARD and SUZ Y E. RICHTER
HUTCHIN BUILD SON ER S
100 1912 • 2012 YEARS
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More Than The Truth – Hutchies’ Hundred Years
More Than The Truth Hutchies’ Hundred Years
by
Ian H. Ward &
Suzy E. Richter
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CONTENTS PREFACE – More Than The Truth Scott Hutchinson
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FOREWORD … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 7 Dame Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of Australia INTRODUCTION … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 9 Jack Hutchinson CHAPTER 1
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A FORMIDABLE TEAM – THE FIRST DECADE (1912 – 1921) HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 1912 – December 1921) … … … … … … … … …
CHAPTER 2
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THE RISE OF J. HUTCHINSON – THE SECOND DECADE (1922 – 1931) HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (JANUARY 1922 – DECEMBER 1931) … … … … … … … … …
CHAPTER 3
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THE HALCYON DAYS – THE THIRD DECADE (1932 – 1941) HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 1932 – December 1941) … … … … … … … … …
CHAPTER 4
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WAR ON THE DOORSTEP – THE FOURTH DECADE (1942 – 1951) HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 1942 – December 1951) … … … … … … … … …
CHAPTER 5
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THE BITTERSWEET YEARS – THE FIFTH DECADE (1952 – 1961) HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 1952 – December 1961) … … … … … … … … …
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REBIRTH OF J. HUTCHINSON – THE SIXTH DECADE 1962 – 1971 HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 1962 – December 1971) … … … … … … … …
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REBUILDING A REPUTATION – THE SEVENTH DECADE 1972 – 1981 HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 1972 – December 1981) … … … … … … … …
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A NEW WAY – THE EIGHTH DECADE 1982 -1991 HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 1982 – December 1991) … … … … … … … …
CHAPTER 9
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THE NEXT GENERATION – THE NINTH DECADE 1992 – 2001 HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 1992 – December 2001) … … … … … … … …
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CHAPTER 10 … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 343 THE FINEST HOUR – THE TENTH DECADE 2002 – 2011 HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 2002 – December 2011) … … … … … … … …
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EPILOGUE… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 713 A YEAR TO REMEMBER – 2012 HUTCHIES’ TRUTH (January 2012 – December 2012) … … … … … … … …
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Acknowledgement and grateful thanks for unfettered access to personal research by Scott Hutchinson, particularly his 1985 paper entitled, A Business History: J. Hutchinson & Sons/J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd, and to Jack and June Hutchinson and other members of the Hutchinson family and key Hutchinson Builders people for their contributions by way of written memoirs, oral interviews and for access to personal photographs. The publisher thanks those clients and others who allowed access to archival material for the purpose of research and valuable photographic image content and particularly acknowledges Conrad and Gargett Architects; Master Builders Queensland; National Library of Australia; State Library of Queensland; John Oxley Library; Brisbane City Council; and Queensland Newspapers. The publisher also acknowledges the industry and diligence of both Marie Holland, in her primary research of the early years of J. Hutchinson Builder, as well as June Adsett-Blades, in the research and compilation of the Hutchinson family history.
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PREFACE
More Than The Truth W
ITH a whiff of Monty Python: Almost the Truth, More Than The Truth
is an extension of our quarterly publication which made its first appearance in 1993.
Scott Hutchinson
Hutchies’ Truth was named after and followed the style of the tabloid newspapers of an era that presented the news of the day in a colourful and entertaining way. It was my father, Jack, who suggested we adopt the Truth tabloid recipe and it was my journalist sister, Lindy, who wrote and edited the early editions of the Hutchies’ Truth which established the format for the years ahead. The Truth newspapers were tremendously popular with the masses and we wanted our publication to be read with the same enthusiasm. But, at the same time, we also wanted to distribute a serious message about the quality of our work and the importance of our people. So we delivered the message in the fun and easily understood manner of the tabloids. As a result, we have adopted a similar style for More Than The Truth – a larger volume that looks at Hutchies’ history over its first 100 years. Truth also has a deeper significance for Hutchies because truth is the cornerstone of our culture. We believe in truth in thoughts and actions for those with whom we come in contact – our own people, clients, subbies, contractors, consultants, suppliers, unions, politicians, bureaucrats and the community at large. And we have my father, Jack, to thank for that. From the time he took control of Hutchies in crisis in the 1960s, it has been the combination of his determination, integrity and good humour that has led the way to the success we enjoy today. Put simply, our corporate culture is a reflection of Jack’s own personality. I am grateful to him for that and for the encouragement, guidance and friendship he has shown to me along the way. Looking backwards through the telescope of time can be difficult, but we have researched our history as best we can to present More Than The Truth for your entertainment with the best intentions. I apologise for any omissions or errors that may have occurred, but we don’t apologise for telling the ‘truth’. I hope you enjoy the trip as you travel with us back to 1912 and the beginning of Hutchinson Builders. ~ Scott Hutchinson Chairman
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FOREWORD
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S an Australian and, more particularly as a Queenslander, I am delighted
tto introduce the story of the Hutchinson family’s involvement in the national building industry for more than 100 years.
Dame Quentin Bryce
Almost since Federation of Australia in 1901, Hutchies – as it is widely known – has been constructing a broad range of building types including factories, shops, warehouses, offices, housing and tourist developments. The company workbook stands as a chronicle of national development, with each building a snapshot of a moment in our nation’s history. This work also has involved thousands of families – dependants of the men and women who earned their livelihoods on these projects. As such, as well as building national infrastructure, the Hutchinson family also has made a major contribution to the nation’s social fabric. With five generations in the building industry, obviously family is important to the Hutchinsons. Through their belief in the value of family, they have created an extended family by encouraging sons, daughters, nephews and nieces to join the company ranks, working with their fathers, mothers, uncles and aunts. Ironically, the five generational father-to-son succession at Hutchies has involved five “Jack” Hutchinsons over the past 100 years. These generations have spanned an era from horse and buggy days to the jet age and survived flood, bushfire, drought, two world wars, the Great Depression and, more recently, the Global Financial Crisis. During the GFC, when many organisations were forced to downsize, Hutchies continued with its national expansion, by finding new work in new places – many distant and desolate – to give its people job security. This is an amazing achievement for any organisation and an outstanding one for a family-run business in the building industry. Family values that the original Jack Hutchinson brought with him from England in 1911 have now become part of the company culture at Hutchies. Hutchies’ story is one of courage, determination and dedication. The pioneering spirit that founded the company in 1912 has been passed along from generation to generation and is alive and well today in its second century. Michael and I offer our warmest congratulations to the Hutchinson family. We take great pride in your achievements across a century and offer you every best wish for the future with admiration and affectionate greetings. ~ The Hon. Dame Quentin Bryce AD CVO Former Governor General of Australia
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INTRODUCTION
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T is a great privilege for me to be the link between the Hutchies of yesterday
and that of tomorrow. I remember the men who toiled with my grandfather as hard workers and
Jack Hutchinson
hard players. They were genuine, easy going characters with a sense of humour who enjoyed their work. They had great physical strength to use the tools of the day which included the wheelbarrow, pick, shovel, handsaw and claw hammer. Hutchies of today includes men and women, who are more highly trained, using modern technology, equipment and materials – all of which have changed the way many things are done in the building game. But, one constant at Hutchies for the past 100 years has been the pride and enjoyment our people have in their work. When my grandfather came to Australia in 1911, his quality craftsmanship helped him find employment, provide for his young migrant family and establish his own building company within 12 months of his arrival. My father and uncle inherited grandfather’s quest for quality and carried on with it. Concern for a quality build is something I have cherished and passed on to my son, Scott, as a family tradition. For me, pride in the job is more than just doing good work on the tools. It also includes the conduct of the business – telling the truth, being honest in business dealings, acting with integrity, helping out mates who are down on their luck and getting and giving a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work. In the post-war era of the 50s and 60s, when Hutchies failed to move with the times, my father and uncle went into serious financial decline. Even then, there was no question of the quality of their work – the difficulty was with the jobs not being completed on schedule because they failed to embrace the new technology. Hutchies’ standing suffered at that time, but we got back on our feet and our good reputation once again is one of our most prized assets. I still believe a person is as good as his or her word and a deal can be done on a handshake. It is difficult to imagine what the next century will bring and what the Hutchies of tomorrow will be like. But, regardless of the structure of the business and how the work will be done, I would like to think that, at its core, the company will continue to be the epitome of those Australian qualities which Hutchies has always regarded as important – quality, honesty, integrity, mateship, fairness and truth. ~ Jack Hutchinson
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1912 - 1921
CHAPTER ONE (1)
A FORMIDABLE TEAM The First Decade (1912 – 1921) THE Queensland Government Gazette of March 14, 1912, heralded the news that J. Hutchinson had won a contract valued at 73 pounds 10 shillings to construct a new kitchen and improvements to the Non-Commissioned Officers’ quarters at Fort Lytton. This three-line announcement declared, not only that J. Hutchinson had submitted the lowest tender for work at this strategic Commonwealth defence installation at the mouth of the Brisbane River, but also signalled that a new identity had emerged in the Queensland construction industry. An unknown newcomer to the local building scene, John Hutchinson signed the State Government’s drawings for the work at Fort Lytton on January 29, 1912, representing the first recorded activity of J. Hutchinson, Builder and Contractor, of Manly. •••
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OHN Hutchinson’s story began almost 38 years earlier in England and it would prove to have far-reaching implications for the fledgling state of Queensland in the newly formed Federation of Australia. Born in the market town of Bury, Lancashire, England on August 11, 1874, John (Jack) Hutchinson was the son of a local farmer and, as a young man, left the family home to train as a carpenter and joiner. After he learned his trade, Jack entered a partnership – proudly called Hutchinson and Holt – with fellow young local master joiner-carpenter, Richard Holt. Together, the two built houses and flats in the Bury district and, in time, Hutchinson and Holt grew into a successful business. Jack amassed a sizeable personal property portfolio. This included a block of terrace houses in Elizabeth Street, Bury, which still stands today. On February 2, 1898, Jack married Ellen Walker. They had two sons – John (Jack II), born August 11, 1898, and Eric, born February 24, 1901, both of whom, once old enough, helped to collect rents for their father from properties in the town.
Jack Hutchinson was a well known local businessman when, in 1910, his business partnership soured. The circumstances of the split are unknown, however, the two former friends apparently did not part on good terms. This unhappy experience left a lasting mark on Jack, making him ever wary of partnerships and ever cautious with money. As a result, later on, he strongly resisted for many years his adult sons entering into a full commercial partnership with him. Jack, at 36 years of age, sold the family’s house and properties to settle their affairs and decided to leave England and start afresh in either Canada or Australia. Wife Ellen’s frail health had deteriorated, made worse by the long, damp English winters, so Australia – offering a good climate and an expanding economy – was the logical destination. At the same time, the Queensland government was actively enticing immigrants to help populate and develop the young state. On February 15, 1911, as all of England was in More Than The Truth – Hutchies’ Hundred Years 11
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A FORMIDABLE TEAM Cont’d
the icy grip of one of its coldest winters on record,
Hutchinson tradition of family involvement in the
the family, buoyed with hopes and dreams of a new life, left aboard the 1898-built steamer, ‘Rippingham
building industry. The two concentrated on work in the nearby area,
Grange’.
winning State Government contracts for repairs and
After an eventful voyage via the Suez Canal that
additions in Moreton Bay suburbs and islands.
encountered rough seas, sandstorms and searing heat, they arrived in Brisbane on April 13 the same year, with enough money to rent a modest house in the bayside suburb of Manly/Lota and some meagre savings on which to live. Jack’s skills and experience quickly found him work with a local builder and his boys enrolled at the nearby Manly State School which had opened less than a year earlier. Nevertheless, it was a tough few months for the family as they settled into life in their new country, especially when the bulletins arrived mid-year that England was enjoying record glorious summer weather and the promise of a new life ‘by the seaside’
The works included repairs and painting at Ormiston State School, additions to the Manly State School, a new bakehouse at the Dunwich Benevolent Asylum, new attendants’ quarters for the asylum when it moved to Eventide at Sandgate and new classroom and plumbing at the Bulimba State School. In those first couple of years, the tenacious contractor also tendered for, but failed to win, many other jobs in and around the bayside district, including work at the Wynnum North State School, pumping engineer’s quarters at Dunwich, court house at Wynnum and drainage and water supply works at the Lytton Quarantine Station.
was proving far different from what they had ever imagined. For the young family, the familiar cobbled streets, pavements and brick and stone architecture of
The scope of this early work – both sought and won – demonstrates that Jack Hutchinson was still relatively unknown in the eyes of the architects of Brisbane.
Bury and the lush green pastures of the Lancashire countryside must have seemed a world away ... replaced by unfamiliar timber cottages, dusty tracks, mud flats and mangroves in the outer ‘weekendpicnic’ suburbs of Wynnum, Manly and Lota. Far from the trendy, picturesque bayside suburbs that exist today, this outlying ‘seaside’ area was, quite literally, the end of the line for the railway which carried the slow, rumbling steam trains to and from Brisbane town. Only a single, limited-use track extended further to Cleveland. Determined to turn the family’s fortunes around, Jack established the firm, J. Hutchinson, Builder and Contractor, and early in 1912 successfully bid for his first government contract at nearby Fort Lytton. Jack II left school in that same year and started as an apprentice with his father, while studying estimating at the Central Technical College in Brisbane. With father and son working side-by-side, it was the beginning of what was to become a long
Instead, the newcomer was surviving on Government work, based on keen pricing and quality, rather than reputation. However, all this was poised to change when, in August 1914, Jack won a significant contract to construct his first central business district building – a substantial new brick warehouse for R. Jackson, general carrier and customs forwarding agent, near the corner of Elizabeth, Creek and Eagle Streets, designed by high profile architect, Richard Gailey, Jnr. The spectre of world war loomed that same year – only to find Jack too old and his sons too young for active military service – leaving the builder free to pursue a raft of available construction work. In 1915, Jack’s second son, Eric, turned 14 and left school to be apprenticed to his father, strengthening the family work ethic. By now, Jack Hutchinson had well and truly arrived uptown, and, although his work still included State Government schools, there was an influx of Commonwealth Government projects and commercial and domestic assignments from many of
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the leading architects of the day, including F.R. Hall,
including building and roads, parks, finance,
Chambers and Powell, M.T. Stanley, W.C. Voller, G.C. Wilson and E. Myers.
health, wharves, lighting, works and cross river bridges.
The Commonwealth Government work focussed
This city father was fond of horse racing and was a
mainly on Lytton, which had become a major
founding member of the Brisbane Amateur Turf Club
quarantine station at the start of what would become known as the Great War. This work also included a reinforced concrete pontoon at the Anzac Hostel in Kangaroo Point and a post and telegraph office and quarters in far flung Mitchell in central Queensland. This building would later be included on the Australian Heritage Commission’s Register of the National Estate. Substantial projects in and around the city for the architectural profession included new premises for the Brisbane Waterside Employees’ Association (The Waterside Workers) in Boundary Street; a new brick building for the MacTaggart Brothers, stock
and Doomben Race Course. Jack grew to share Alderman Oxlade’s passion for horse racing and spent much of his recreational time at the track. From as early as anyone can remember, the English-born builder, J. Hutchinson, was referred to simply as ‘Hutchie’, in that great Australian tradition of referring to mates with affectionate informality. In 1921, with Hutchies busy with a profusion of quality work in Brisbane’s CBD and the firm forging an enviable reputation, Jack Snr bought property across the river from the city heart at 36-38 Montague Road, South Brisbane, where he established offices, a storage yard for materials and
and station agents, in Adelaide Street; offices for the Repatriation Commission in Mary Street; a new brick building for the City Electric Light company in Edward Street; brick alterations for the early Bank
a service area for equipment.
of Queensland Limited (later to become the National Bank) on the corner of George and Herschel Streets; and extensions to brick livery stables for the Story and Ramsay Horse Bazaar at North Quay. As the Hutchinson building company was expanding its reach, Jack also used his business acumen to become active in local government political circles by being elected to the Wynnum Town Council in 1918. In July 1920, a significant and prestigious assignment was landed when Jack undertook additions to the home of Alderman Allen Oxlade in Elystan Street, New Farm. Former first class rugby player, Alderman Oxlade was one of the Oxlade brothers, prominent painting contractors, but, more importantly, a long-serving elected representative of the Brisbane City Council and an influential member of council committees
developed a firm grasp of the local building industry, established his own construction firm and started to tender for contracts. By the end of the first decade of J. Hutchinson, Builder and Contractor, 47-year-old Jack Snr was an experienced and successful builder and astute businessman who was mixing freely with Brisbane’s foremost architects, commercial leaders and politicians. Both his sons were in their twenties – young, strong and enthusiastic – and in their prime as qualified builders. Together – as Hutchies – they made a formidable team ... a team that had taken less than 10 years to display the drive and dedication which would ultimately result in the emergence of Australia’s largest privately owned building company, Hutchinson Builders.
Within just 12 months of arriving in his adopted country, Jack had settled his family, found work,
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Hopes for health and wealth Bury builder plans to build business BUILDER, John (Jack) Hutchinson, formerly of Bury, Lancashire, is looking forward to his new life in Australia. Mr Hutchinson was one of the 300 passengers to arrive on the steamer Rippingham Grange that docked recently in Brisbane from England via the Suez Canal and Eric Hutchinson (seated) celebrated his eighth birthday during the family’s ocean voyage. His father, Jack Hutchinson, the Torres Strait. (front right) joined in the festivities. He was accompanied by his wife, Ellen, and their two boys, Jack II and man and builder, said he believed Australia looks to be a land of opportunity for a man Eric on an eventful voyage which encoun- had a great future following its Federation who’s prepared to give it a real go,” said Mr tered rough seas, sandstorms and searing in 1901. Hutchinson. heat before arriving in the gentler climes of “The new Commonwealth Government “There is sure to be a big demand for the southern hemisphere. is setting up national infrastructure to qualified builders and I am hoping my Mr Hutchinson, a successful business- unite the states into a strong country and it lads will follow me into the trade and take advantage of the opportunities in our new country.” Mr Hutchinson said he and his wife chose Australia as their new home because of its tropical climate. “Our Ellen has been poorly and she can no longer tolerate the bitterly cold and long wet English winters,” he said. “We had considered Canada as an alternative future home, but its winters can also be quite severe. “I think Queensland’s tropical sunshine will be good for her. “We have arranged to rent a cottage by the sea at Lota and the fresh sea breeze blowing in off Moreton Bay should prove to be a healthy lifestyle for us all.” Mr Hutchinson said the long sunny days also should be good for the building trade with a minimum amount of time lost to inclement weather which had been his experience in England. The Hutchinsons voyaged aboard the Rippingham Grange.
This document, signed by John (Jack) Hutchinson, on January 29, 1912, is the first recorded contract to be undertaken by the Manly builder.
Side elevation of the new additions to the Married NCO quarters at Fort Lytton.
Builder’s contribution to national defence build-up ~ Fort the key to defending the Empire ~ THE Queensland Defence Force, established in 1860, and Fort Lytton, built in 1880 at the mouth of the Brisbane River, both will make a major contribution to the Australian effort to defend the British Empire if war threatening in Europe should ever break out. As part of the Australian military build-up, Fort Lytton is being expanded with construction of new Non-Commissioned Officers’ quarters. Newly established local builder, John (Jack) Hutchinson, has won the State Government contract of £73/10s for additions to the quarters. This is the first major contract to be won by Mr Hutchinson who arrived by boat from England with his family last year to start a new life in Australia. He lives locally at Manly and his performance at Fort Lytton is eagerly anticipated as a potential major contributor to the building industry in Queensland. Fort Lytton is the birthplace
Military personnel at the Training Camp at Fort Lytton.
of Queensland’s military history, with the State relying heavily on the facility as a fixed defence position for its capital and wealthiest port, Brisbane. When Fort Lytton was first established in 1880, Brisbane had a population of less than 100,000 people but an impres-
The Queensland Government Gazette March 14, 1912 announces the contract for improvements at Fort Lytton has been won by J. Hutchinson, Builder and Contractor – a newcomer to the state’s construction industry.
sive annual trade of four million pounds. Today, Brisbane is considered more vulnerable to naval attack than Sydney or Melbourne, as it is only three days’ sail from the French naval garrison at Noumea. The Fort itself is a typical nineteenth century garrison – a pentagonal fortress concealed behind grassy embankments – surrounded for greater protection by a water-filled moat. It is armed with guns and river mines to counter any effort by enemy ships to attack the city. By 1901, Fort Lytton had six gun pits and two machine-gun posts. The arsenal included two 6-inch BL 5-ton Armstrong guns, which could be raised to fire over the fort’s ramparts and lowered just 20 seconds later; two 6-pounder QF Hotchkiss guns; one 4-barrel 1-inch Nordenfeldt machine gun; one 10-barrel 0.45-inch Norden-
feldt machine gun; and two 64-pounder RML guns. The controlled minefield, supported by the guns, is operated from a concealed tunnel under the Fort. From statehood in 1859 until Australian Federation in 1901, Queensland relied for protection on its volunteer Queensland Defence Force which was founded in 1860. Fort Lytton has always been the main training ground for the Queensland Defence Force and the first annual encampment was held there in 1881. Today, the annual camps are run by permanent defence staff and provide regular training for the volunteers. The camps are a highlight in Queensland’s political and social calendar and, each year, Brisbane’s citizens travel by train or boat to Lytton to watch the spectacular military manoeuvres and ceremonial displays.
Schools expand to teach the three Rs Education spending gets full marks
JOHN (Jack) Hutchinson, of Manly, is helping Brisbane children with their three Rs (reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmatic) by expanding and improving facilities in the city’s bay and riverside schools. The contracts for education facilities at Ormiston, Manly and Bulimba state schools are part of a large consignment of State Government work carried out by J. Hutchinson, Builder and Contractor, in recent years. In 1912, at Ormiston State School, he was engaged to carry out improvements, repairs and painting at a cost of £95. The next lowest tender was for £101/10s. The 10-week contract provided for fences (general repairs to fences and rails); residence (lining to three sides of the front room, replacement of a pane of glass, repairs to fencing and gate, front steps, flooring and tops of door jambs); schoolhouse (lining and ceiling, repairs to spouting and downpipe, repairs to flooring, supply of cords to windows and fanlights); and tank (repairs to manhole door on underground tank). In 1913, Mr Hutchinson’s work at the Manly State School involved an entire new building to the school complex. Six months were allowed for completion of the building and the contract amount was for £915. The next lowest tender was for £987. The following year, in 1914, Mr Hutchinson provided a new classroom, improvements, repairs and plumbing at the Bulimba State School at a price of £1,201. The contract allowed five months for completion of the work. The school building at Bulimba is a wooden structure measuring 66ft x 25ft with 9ft wide verandahs and a teachers’ room.
Additions to the Manly State School 1913.
A glazed removable partition divides the school into two well-ventilated and well-lit classrooms, equipped with dual desks. Under the contract, lavatories were built, the area under the school was asphalted and the new building was connected to an existing facility. Mr Hutchinson is a prolific bidder for State Government work and, although he has won many contracts, his unsuccessful bids between 1912 and 1914 include lining and painting at Wynnum North State School, living quarters for pumping engineer at Dunwich, Wynnum Court House, drill hall and officers quarters at Albion, open air annex at Wynnum North State School, drainage system, water supply, laundry and meat store at Lytton Quarantine Station, improvements at Harristown State School, repairs at Redland Bay State School, additions at Thornlands State School and new school at Bowen Bridge.
ABOVE: Hutchinson’s winning tender for improvement, repairs and painting to the Ormiston State School in the Redland Shire in 1912.
LEFT: New class room, improvements, repairs and plumbing at the Bulimba State School in 1914.
The house (and office) that Jack built Hutchies’ home office
LOCAL builder and contractor, John (Jack) Hutchinson, has set up a home/office at the family residence in Brisbane Road, Manly. Mr Hutchinson arrived in Queensland from England in April 1911 with his family and settled in the bayside area. He is an experienced and accomplished contractor with an intelligent approach to building who has tendered for and won many State Government works since 1912, particularly in Brisbane’s bayside suburbs and Moreton Bay islands. Since his arrival, his son, Jack ll, has left school and started with his father as an apprentice while studying estimating at Brisbane’s Central Technical College at night. His other son, Eric, will turn 14 next year and is expected to join his father and brother in the family business as an apprentice in 1915. As well as being a builder’s
Hutchinson’s family residence in Brisbane Road, Manly, has become a home/office and meeting place for building industry identities to talk business and play billiards.
office, the family home is a meeting place where Jack Hutchinson’s customers, suppliers and tradesmen play billiards and talk about building, sport and politics. The family has become wellknown and respected in the local community. Australians give people and
places they admire a favoured nickname and members of the Hutchinson building team have
become known as Hutchies – a name they wear with great pride.
New company letterhead features the family home-office address in Brisbane Road, Manly.
Australia joins Britain to fight the Germans Volunteers rally to the cause AUSTRALIA is at war with Germany. Hostilities began in August 1914 when Britain and Germany declared war on each other and the Australian Prime Minister Andrew Fisher pledged our full support for Britain. Australia has been quick to respond with the country rallying behind the ‘mother country’ and calling for volunteers within days of the declaration of war. Australian men, who think of themselves as at least partly British, also responded quickly – forming the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Australia’s early involvement in what is being called the ‘Great War’ includes the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force taking possession of German New Guinea and the neighbouring islands of the Bismarck Archipelago in October 1914. In November 1914 the Royal Australian Navy made a further significant contribution when HMAS Sydney destroyed the German raider SMS Emden.
Crowds farewell a brave batch of enlisted as they leave Brisbane aboard a troopship headed to Europe to fight for King and country.
Brick building in Brisbane a big breakthrough for bayside builder
New modern warehouse for city heart carrier A NEW modern warehouse for general carrier and customs forwarding agent, R. Jackson, on the corner of Elizabeth, Creek and Eagle Streets, Brisbane, is a major milestone for builder and contractor, John (Jack) Hutchinson. The warehouse, designed by architect Richard Gailey, Jnr, in 1914, is Hutchinson’s first major brick project, his first significant Central Business District undertaking and his
first substantial venture for a prominent architect and client. Hutchinson’s previous work in Brisbane has been in Government contracts based on keen pricing. Since his reputation has grown for producing quality buildings at competitive prices for the Government, he has captured the attention of the city’s architects. Although his portfolio con-
A new modern warehouse to be built near the intersection of Eagle, Creek and Elizabeth Streets in the city for general carrier and customs forwarding agent, R. Jackson, is a significant breakthrough for builder and contractor, John Hutchinson.
tinues to include a mix of State and Commonwealth Government work, there is a growing volume of work for private clients through professional architects, including F.R. Hall, Chambers and Powell, M.T.
Stanley, W.C. Voller, G.C. Wilson and E. Myers. Hutchinson is now a major player in the local building scene with a flow of work based on reputation, as well as his quality and pricing.
Armistice signed: End of War Kaiser flees to Holland
Thousands crowd into Brisbane city streets to celebrate the end of the Great War.
ARMISTICE was declared on November 11, 1918, bringing an end to the Great War... a ‘War to End All Wars’. The armistice was signed between the Allies and Germany at Rethondes, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front, which took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning — the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”. While this date marked the cease fire on the Western Front, hostilities continued in other regions, especially across the former Russian Empire and in parts of the old Ottoman Empire. The Armistice was agreed at 5am on November 11, to come into effect at 11am Paris time. The Armistice amounted to complete German demilitarisation. The Germans registered their formal protest at the harshness of Allied terms but they were in no position to refuse to sign. On Sunday November 10, they were shown newspapers from Paris, that Kaiser Wilhelm II had abdicated. Hindenburg ordered the delegation to sign at any price as an armistice was absolutely necessary. Those all important signatures were made between 5:12 am and 5:20 am, Paris time on November 11, 1918.
Australia’s urgent need for repatriation at end to war Helping the post war recovery FOLLOWING cessation of hostilities in the Great War of 1914-18, Australia has urgent need for facilities to help repatriate its men and women who gave brave military service. The country’s involvement cost the lives of more than 60,000 Australians and many others have been left unable to work as a result of their injuries. On October 29, 1919, the Commonwealth Government entered into a contract with J. Hutchinson, of Brisbane Road, Manly, for alterations and additions to premises in Mary Street, Brisbane, for repatriation offices. Mr L.E. Groom, Minister for Works and Railways, has announced the contract amount is £3,075 with the date for completion December 29,1919. The original Deed of Grant for this site was given to Mr James Mooney on February 13, 1855 and remained in the possession of the Mooney family until 1891. A significant building was erected in 1883 for Mr William Mooney, a well-known and influential merchant. The Brisbane Courier newspaper of April 24,1883, reported that: “Two warehouses for Mr Mooney in Mary Street ... current work of F.D.G. Stanley ... will be a stone building 66’ by 190’, consisting of two storeys and a basement, the height of the structure being 35’ above the pavement. The building, the contractor of which is Mr J. S. Martin, is all but finished and will cost over £3,000.” Since that time, the warehouse has been tenanted by various firms including Hoff-
Mooney’s Building, Mary Street, Brisbane, home of the newly created Department of Repatriation in 1919.
nung and Co., merchants; Taylor and Colledge, manufacturing chemists; and John M. Mooney, glassware merchant, who has
now closed his business. The Commonwealth Government has paid £6,500 for the building and it will be occupied
by the newly created Department of Repatriation after J. Hutchinson’s renovations and improvements.
Backyard blitz for city father New Farm house gets a fancy facelift IN July 1920, J. Hutchinson undertook a significant and prestigious assignment with additions to the home of Alderman Allen Oxlade in Elystan Street, New Farm. Former first class rugby player, Alderman Oxlade, is one of the Oxlade brothers, prominent painting contractors, but, more importantly, a long serving elected representative of the Brisbane City Council and an influential member of council committees including Building and Roads, Parks, Finance, Health, Wharves, Lighting, Works and Cross River Bridges. He is an influential member of the city’s political and
social network and is proving an important contact for Jack Hutchinson. This sports loving city father is fond of horse racing and is a founding member of the Brisbane Amateur Turf Club and Doomben Racecourse. Previously, in the mid-1880s, Albion Park was established as a racecourse and became known as ‘The Creek’ because it was developed from a swampy marsh, which had a creek running through it. The Creek was bought as a going concern by a consortium, the leaders of which included Alderman Allen Oxlade, G.M. Dash and E. (Barney) Joyce. The influential Brisbane
Former first class rugby player, Alderman Oxlade is now an influential city father.
Amateur Turf Club was formed from this group. Since then, the Brisbane Amateur Turf Club has taken over a recreational area in the suburb of Doomben, establishing the Doomben Racecourse. With its natural beauty, Doomben Racecourse is fast becoming known as the Garden Racecourse.
Home for the privileged few now houses the underprivileged many SHAFSTON House, a sprawling Brisbane riverine estate mansion, once owned by some of the city’s most privileged and influential citizens, is now home to some of Australia’s most needy. Shafston House, first built by Darling Downs pastoralist and politician, Henry Russell, and named after his wife’s birthplace in Jamaica, has been taken over by the Commonwealth Government and renamed Anzac Hostel for the care and treatment of our totally and permanently incapacitated ex-servicemen. As well as taking the life of more than 60,000 Australians, the ‘War to End All Wars’ left countless others physically and psychologically scarred and maimed. The property on 44 acres in Kangaroo Point, purchased by the Department of Repatriation in 1919, now houses those courageous Australians injured in the Great War of 1914-18. Renovations and alterations took place before newly-named Anzac Hostel was ready to receive its first patients on July 19, 1920. A major addition was the large, open-sided hospital ward, highset on stumps, which demonstrates the Government’s public health theory on the importance of fresh air in maintaining good health.
Ex-servicemen get the Shafston
Shafston House, a sprawling riverine estate mansion at Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, was purchased by the Commonwealth Government in 1919.
Duke, Duchess drop in for a day This theory has been put into practice in the range of designs of other Government hospitals and schools throughout the state. Because of the facility’s riverfront aspect, access to and from the river on all tides has been deemed desirable. On April 4, 1921, the Commonwealth Government let a contract to J. Hutchinson for the erection of a reinforced concrete pontoon at Anzac Hostel in the amount of £239 with a completion date of May 10.
The Duke and Duchess of York disembarking from yacht Juanita onto the J. Hutchinson-constructed pontoon during a goodwill visit to Anzac Hostel.
Shafston was renamed Anzac Hostel for the care and treatment of totally and permanently incapacitated ex-servicemen injured in the Great War.
A bird’s eye view of the bustling South Brisbane precinct into which Hutchies has moved its headquarters.
Company moves to larger storage yard and offices in South Brisbane New heart of town home for Hutchies
The company’s new letterhead records Hutchies’ previous address of Brisbane Road, Manly, is now officially Montague Street, South Brisbane.
WITH a steady increase in the amount of public and private building contracts in Queensland, John (Jack) Hutchinson has acquired a property at 36-38 Montague Street, South Brisbane, to establish an office and storage/service yard for materials and equipment close to Brisbane’s Central Business District. Mr Hutchinson said the large storage and service facility, in the heart of the city, would provide better service for his customers. Map showing the location of Hutchies’ new city office and yard.
City builder makes special delivery to outback town
Major milestone for Mitchell’s mail BRISBANE-based J. Hutchinson, Builder and Contractor, has gone well outside the city limits to make a special delivery to the town of Mitchell, 350 miles west of the capital. Special delivery was the new modern Post and Telegraph Office and staff quarters for the outback town completed in May 1921. The Commonwealth Government architect-designed building, known as a type T17, consists of a twin porch, gable and lantern. Although the building has adjoining office and quarters, the areas are distinctly separated from one another through the arrangement of the rooms. The office features a central gable above the public space, with a porch either side, and
Mitchell Post and Telegraph Office has a pleasing style which resolves the climatic considerations of the outback.
roof which is an extension of the main one. A lantern marks the top and centre of the roof and provides ventilation to the rooms via channel vents. This is a common type of post office design and is noted for the quality of its
detail and construction, resolution of climatic considerations in the outback as well as the visual appeal of its form and facade. Similar examples of this style of Government building can be found at Cloncurry, Miles, Aramac and Herberton.
Commonwealth to enforce tough federal quarantine laws at Lytton Fort lies as first line of defence against VD THE Commonwealth Gazette of July 7, 1921, has announced that J. Hutchinson, Builder and Contractor, has won major contracts for expansion of the Lytton Quarantine Station at the mouth of the Brisbane River. It is not the first time the builder has worked at the Lytton site. The latest contracts, totalling £2,750, provide for two new attendants’ quarters, a mortuary and laboratory, an extension to the main store and various alterations to existing buildings. This most recent expansion of facilities indicates the growing importance of the Lytton Quarantine Station which was first established in 1913-14 to accommodate newly arrived immigrants and people considered to be at risk of
causing infection to the general population. Since the formation of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901, quarantine has become a Federal responsibility, taking over from the State which operated similar centres at Dunwich on Stradbroke Island, Peel Island and Lytton. The establishment of a dedicated human quarantine station at Lytton was made necessary following the widening and deepening of the channel through the bar at the mouth of the Brisbane River which was completed in 1911. For the first time, this permitted deep-draught, ocean-going vessels to enter the Brisbane River. Substantial construction of the quarantine facility was carried out in June 1913 with an administration building,
Hutchies has won contracts for the expansion of the Lytton Quarantine Station at the mouth of the Brisbane River.
isolation hospital, observation block, attendants’ quarters, domestic quarters and stores. A laundry, meat store, incineration shed, footpath and tramway/trolley lines followed in 1914. Today, vessels are met at the river mouth by the health authorities who board each ship and inspect all goods and personnel on board. Suspect people and goods are landed at Lytton for fumigation and isolation. Jetty facilities permit passengers to disembark on foot and a crane is provided for conveying
sick passengers, luggage and stores to shore. A tram line runs from the jetty to the reception house. After arrival, patients are admitted to the quarantine hospital wards where they are segregated with first, second and third class facilities, similar to arrangements aboard ship. The establishment of the Lytton Quarantine station has also proved timely, serving as a venereal disease isolation and treatment centre for our troops returning from the Great War after 1918.
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THE RISE OF J. HUTCHINSON The Second Decade (1922 – 1931) THE Roaring Twenties was a time of optimism and affluence following the Great War. World wide, the era was distinguished by medical discoveries, technological advances, unprecedented industrial growth and accelerated consumer demand. In the USA, the Roaring Twenties delivered jazz, flappers, Art Deco, gin baths and model T Fords. While in Australia, subsidised immigration from the United Kingdom, known as assisted passage, caused Australian cities to mushroom and many infrastructure projects, delayed or abandoned by the Great War, kick-started in the 1920s, including the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge. To feed the growing population, new dams and grain elevators were built, the rural railway network expanded and irrigation schemes, such as the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, started in earnest. •••
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OR Hutchies, the post-War era was one of prosperity and rapid expansion, with more than 88 major projects on the worksheets. Building was brisk in booming Brisbane during the 1920s. The commercial and retail buildings which appeared on the CBD skyline and domestic construction that emerged in the suburbs, along with roads, bridges and parks, confirmed a general building boom. The 1920s was a time of massive residential construction with growth in the infrastructure which manufactured and supplied household goods and services. The list of architects regularly referring work to J. Hutchinson had swelled and included many new names such as C.B. Da Costa; Powell and Hutton; Hall and Prentice; Conrad and Gargett; Atkinson and Conrad; Lange Powell; C. Humphreys; Andrew Irving; T.B.M. Wightman; E.P. Trewern; Richard Gailey, Jnr; Atkinson Powell and Conrad; R.A. Shaw; and R. Coutts and Sons.
Despite a smaller proportion of government work, Hutchies was enjoying an increased reputation as well as the fruits of stronger and more valuable contacts among the city’s architects. The 1920s began well with two prestigious contracts – expansion of the Queen Street General Post Office for the Commonwealth Government and construction of the Ernest Baynes Grandstand at Royal National Association Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, with seating for 7000. By this time, Jack Hutchinson and his sons were a significant force in the Queensland building industry and their impressive client list reflected the affluence of the era. It included household names like Rothwells; Howard Motor Company; National Bank of Australia; Royal National Association; Cadbury-Fry and Pascall; Queensland Masonic Club; National Insurance Company of New Zealand; St Luke’s Mission; F. Tritton; YWCA; McNiven Brothers; Corporation of Synod of Diocese of Brisbane; F.T. Morris; Union Trustees; Commercial
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Bank of Australia; Burns Philip and Co; and Greater
after office hours, and Eric was projects supervisor
Brisbane Motion Pictures.
and kept in close contact with the firm’s suppliers.
Also on the burgeoning list in the workbook was J. Hutchinson at 36-38 Montague Road, South
As a reflection of these buoyant times, in 1928, Jack Snr bought a house in a prime position on the
Brisbane, where, in March 1928, as a result of a
Brisbane River, at Highgate Hill, in addition to the
continued healthy flow of work, the builder found time to expand his own offices. While Hutchies built many architect-designed homes for professionals and business people in and around the city, the bulk of the work was on factories, warehouses, shops, jewellers, musical outlets, wine distributors, department stores, offices, medical suites, automobile garages, schools, motion picture theatres, hotels and banks – some as far afield as Roma. The volume and variety of work reflected the prosperity of this exciting post-War era. By the early 1920s, in regard to the firm of J. Hutchinson, the roles of father and sons were clearly defined. Jack Snr was the sole proprietor of
family home at Manly. No-one could have guessed that the following year, 1929, would prove to be such an extraordinary one for the Hutchinsons and the world over. In 1929, Eric, aged 28, married Grace Price and moved into the newly acquired Highgate Hill home where his son, John, would be born on October 7 the following year. However, far overshadowing the family’s happy affairs, the reverberations from the Wall Street stockmarket fall – the Crash of ’29 – were felt worldwide and ushered in the Great Depression. Indeed, 1929 would prove to be a watershed year for the world’s economies and one which triggered
Hutchies. Although, he no longer spent any significant hands-on time at the job sites, he concentrated on the control of all the financial aspects of the
some of the greatest financial challenges the modern industrial nations had ever encountered. It would be almost 80 years before the world faced another global financial crisis of such proportions.
business. Jack Snr was the company’s formidable figurehead who personally opened the mail, dealt with the accounts, paid wages and met regularly – both on a professional basis and a social basis – with architects, clients, politicians and government officials. Meanwhile, Jack II and Eric worked in the office and out on the job sites … and Jack Snr had taught his sons well. The two younger men knew the construction business inside and out, and, because they spent much of their time working onsite, Hutchies’ building gangs were motivated and efficient. Jack II prepared all the estimates, usually at home
Just months earlier, Hutchies had started work on The Plaza, a motion picture theatre on the corner of Latrobe Terrace and Collingwood Street, Paddington, in Brisbane, designed by architect Richard Gailey, Jnr. When the economic crash came, the owners could not pay the £8,000 construction costs and J. Hutchinson, as the appointed receiver, assumed possession of the property. This bold move in such straitened times highlighted the financial strength of Hutchies – a firm in the enviable position of being able to absorb an £8,000 loss of budgeted income without severe financial implications to day-to-day operations.
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Characteristically, Jack Snr took an eager interest
bags and burst them at a critical time during the
in the motion picture industry and quickly learned
screening.
everything he could in order to assume hands-on management of the newly acquired Paddington
This was the beginning of a regimen that existed for many years – Jack Snr maintaining the dual role
theatre.
of builder and theatre owner/manager.
Every night of the week and each Saturday afternoon matinee, the builder was there in person to grapple with the projection technology (involving two sticks of carbon burning point-to-point against each other to provide a light source – the carbon-arc lamp) and to collect tickets at the door. At intermission, Jack Snr would issue pass-outs for patrons to buy refreshments at the theatre’s inhouse canteen and, as they re-entered for the main feature film, he would be there again to collect the pass-outs. Another task he took on was to put a small tear in the bottom of every bag of potato chips taken into the theatre by patrons to ensure the rowdy element
Jack Snr’s time also was shared by the Bardon Bowls Club, where he would eventually become a life member, and Queensland Master Builders Association, where he served as vice-president during 1929, when the building industry, understandably, went into serious decline during the Great Depression. Jack Snr was a popular and able leader and, after serving a term as vice-president, he took the presidential chair in March 1930 and held it for three years. Jack Hutchinson Snr had answered the call during what would ultimately prove to be one of the most punishing periods of the Queensland building
in the audience was unable to blow up the empty
industry in the first half of the twentieth century.
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Governor lays first foundation stone
The new Ernest Baynes grandstand at the Exhibition Grounds in Brisbane.
Grand view of state’s productivity from RNA’s grand stand New structure to accommodate 7000 people
The cross section of the grandstand that can accommodate up to 7000 people.
HUTCHIES has begun construction of an impressive new grandstand – to be known as the Ernest Baynes Stand – at the Royal National and Industrial Association ground, Bowen Park, Brisbane. The building, designed by architect Richard Gailey, Jnr, is being built by Hutchies at a cost of £25,200 and with a final completion date of June 1923. The grandstand will have a northeasterly aspect with two tiers of seats providing a seating capacity of 5000 and a total capacity of 7000. With a frontage of 150ft and depth of 60ft, the grandstand is being constructed of steel faced with brick and includes
a dining hall on the ground floor with accommodation for 600 people. A complete septic system will be installed and the cooking appliances will be of the most up-to-date character. A row of 10 shops will face the roadway at the rear. To make room for this new structure, the old smokers’ stand will be demolished and re-erected in another part of the ground. The Governor of Queensland, Sir Matthew Nathan, laid the first foundation stone, followed by Mr C.E. McDougall (RNA President) and Mr E. Baynes (RNA Chairman) who laid the consecutive foundation stones.
Getting the stamp of approval for Post Office contract Mail service is lifeblood of a growing nation Brisbane is to be the first in the southern hemisphere to use mechanical equipment FOLLOWING the Federation of all Australian states on January 1, 1901, many colonial public service departments were transferred to Commonwealth control, including Posts, Telegraphs and Telephones, known now as the Postmaster General’s Department. As a result, the General Post
Office, centrally situated in Queen Street, Brisbane, is one of the most impressive Commonwealth Government buildings in Queensland. It also is an important building, with Queensland’s Federal Members of Parliament and Senators previously having their offices on the first floor.
Facing-up tables and letter sorting frames in Brisbane GPO Mail Branch 1925.
Registration Section of Brisbane GPO Mail Branch 1925.
As well, the GPO Board Room has been used frequently for deputations and meetings by visiting Ministers of the Crown, including Prime Ministers, W.M. Hughes and J.A. Lyons. Because of its central location and imposing nature, the GPO is a popular saluting base for processions, marches and royal visits. As Queensland grows in political importance and postal traffic increases, a new GPO wing has been pushed through to Elizabeth Street where an existing building, Paterson, Lang and Bruce, has been purchased. In 1922, the new building was remodelled and the Parcels Post office relocated to make way for expansion of the Mail Branch. Hutchies won the contract for £1,325 for this important work
which started on May 19 and finished on July 14. The Mail Room activities now include 50 letter carriers who hand deliver letters from the GPO to all suburbs in Brisbane – hoped to be the foundation for a system of suburban postal depots in the future. After expansion of the Mail Room and other internal changes to Parcel Post and Private Mail boxes, experiments are to be carried out on the mechanical handling of mail. A machine using handoperated levers and electrically driven belts will be built in the GPO workshops and will be operated from 1925 – making Brisbane the first Mail Exchange in the Southern Hemisphere to use such equipment.
Governor lauds Queensland as a wonderful state THE Governor of Queensland Sir Matthew Nathan said annual exhibition show week in August was the most important time of the year for the whole state. He said it was a time when visitors from the south discovered that Queensland was a wonderful place. Sir Matthew made his comments at the laying of the foundation stones for the newest grandstand at the Royal National and Industrial Association’s grounds in Brisbane. “In August, they recognise the climate of Brisbane as perfect,” Sir Matthew said. “They learn from hearsay or from subsequent visits that there
No Bolshies or violent crime here, says Sir Matthew is no part of the year in southern Queensland, and no considerable part in the north or west, where the climate is unhealthy, or even seriously trying. “They discover to their surprise that, far from being a Bolshevik state, Queensland is populated by a law-abiding people with a fair sprinkling of nice, old-fashioned Tories, and that Brisbane is a well-behaved, smartly policed city, inclined to plume itself on the absence of violent crime relatively to other cities of the continent. “They cannot but be impressed by the natural wealth of our coun-
try and the richness of our land by what they see at the National Society’s exhibition – sheep and wool, dairy cattle and dairy produce as good as theirs and beef cattle probably better; cotton already established and promising a production which no other state would be able to approach; sugar for the whole of Australia; and the prospective power, only waiting for development by population, to supply all the tropical produce that Australia might want, as well as some semi-tropical fruits fit for the most fastidious of European markets.”
Making an impression with engravers HUTCHIES has completed construction of an impressive new ornate multi-storey premises for process engravers, S.A. Best Ltd. The premises in Gipps Street, Fortitude Valley are constructed of fireproof material throughout. All walls, columns and girders are reinforced concrete and the building boasts fireproof doors and steel window frames. The premises consist of four floors and basement. The upper floors are to be used for the photographic and lithographic departments while parts of the first and second floors will be for office accommodation. The building was designed by Richard Gailey. RIGHT: Hutchies recently completed new premises for S.A. Best Ltd.
New state branch for National Bank POST-WAR growth has seen expansion of commerce in Queensland and a fine new building for banking chambers and offices for the National Bank of Australia has been completed by Hutchies to the design of architects, Lange Powell, on the corner of Wickham and Gipps Streets, Fortitude Valley. NBA Board minutes of May 12, 1924, gave approval for the plans and specifications at a cost of ÂŁ6,815. On September 4, 1924, approval was given for an additional floor at a cost of ÂŁ2,550. The project was handed over by Hutchies in December 1925.
Modern medicos salute sacrificing Scots surgeon
Original Ballow Chambers before Hutchies’ latest two-storey addition.
Building higher on ‘Harley Street’ HUTCHIES-built Ballow Chambers has climbed a further two storeys. Situated on the eastern end of Wickham Terrace – Brisbane’s own ‘Harley Street’ – stage one of the building was built in 1924 at a cost of £17,000 on the site of the 1870s Bunya Bunya Cottage.
Less than two years later, Hutchies was awarded the contract to build a further two storeys onto the prestigious and popular medical specialists’ building. Built for Ballow Chambers Ltd, a group of medical practitioners headed by Charles Thelander, Ballow Chambers was designed by Lange Powell. It is one of the first of a few new purpose-built modern specialist medical buildings being commissioned in Brisbane. The street facade, with five bays, has restrained Georgian details with a central, rendered, triple-arched entry with balcony above; stucco quoins and strings; and a cornice and parapet with balustrading. Rectangular multi-paned casement windows with fanlights and metal glazing bars define each storey and windows along the northern wall are shaded by awnings. Internally the building is divided into smart suites of medical offices, accessed via a hallway on each level. The ground floor corridor displays a sequence of arches, plastered walls, timber skirting boards and dado railing. A central staircase of darkThe plaque which pays tribute to Dr David Ballow. stained, silky oak treads and hand-
rail, with wrought iron balustrading and dado tiles, services all floors, as does the adjacent elevator. A casement window and arched fanlight with multi-paned leadlights is a prominent feature of the ground floor stairwell. The Georgian-style building is named after colonial surgeon and the first doctor to establish a private practice in Brisbane, Scottish-born David Ballow, who died of typhus fever while treating immigrants quarantined at Dunwich in 1850. A plaque commemorating Dr Ballow is to be fixed to the front wall of the building. It reads...
To the memory of DAVID KEITH BALLOW late Colonial Assistant Surgeon Coroner of the district and a magistrate of the territory who on the arrival in this port of the ship ‘Emigrant’ having malignant typhus fever on board and with which the Medical Officer of the vessel was seized and subsequently died nobly undertook the duties of Surgeon Superintendent of the Quarantine station at Dunwich and fell himself a victim. Born at Montrose Scotland 27th October 1804. Died 29th September 1850.
Eagers’ modern assembly line.
Eager by name and eager by nature Father, son establish a motoring empire After sales service and repairs – the keys that drive success E.G. EAGER and Son was established by Edgar Eager and his son, Frederick, in 1913 as the local distributor of Overland cars. Their car rooms at Newstead soon became the distribution centre for Chevrolet, Oakland, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Buick, La Salle and Vauxhall cars and Chevrolet trucks. By 1922 they were operating Queensland’s first motor assembly line for Overland cars and Whippets. As part of Eagers’ constant expansion to deal with the growing number of brands in their distribution network, Hutchies built a new timber and steel industrial building to accommodate expanding workshops in Evelyn Street, Newstead, in 1924. The key to Edgar Eager’s success is his realisation of the importance of his ability to service and repair the cars he sells. According to Eagers, once a customer has decided on the type of car he wants and the
price he can afford, the next most important question is how to get maximum use and satisfaction from his purchase. As well as servicing the various makes and models of cars sold by Eagers, the firm also undertakes repairs on all other makes of cars and trucks with up-to-date facilities and expert mechanics who can guarantee
Finished cars waiting for customers.
quicker and better service on every job entrusted to them. Every car has its own appointed position in the repair line and each mechanic has his own section of work bench space so there is no danger of
anything going astray. The workshops have an array of modern drills, presses, grinders and testing machines that guarantee absolute accuracy and speed in executing any repair.
New expanded workshops for E.G. Eager & Son, Newstead.
Globe rolls out of the road of progress THE Globe Hotel, in Adelaide Street, Brisbane designed by Richard Gailey, Jnr, and built by Hutchies, has survived a plan by the Brisbane City Council to resume land to widen Adelaide Street for its entire length. Council set a precedent when it purchased the Hotel Daniel for £54,000 and resold the property for £50,000, with the purchaser agreeing to give the Council 14 feet of land along Adelaide Street. Council bought the Globe Hotel for £25,000 and resold it for £22,000 after rearranging the street frontage. The Globe was built in 1924 with the resumption deal finalised in 1927.
Church offers shelter for strangers in a strange land New city site for seamen Flying Angel keeps sailor seamen safe from doubtful kinds of amusement THANKS to the Church of England, seamen visiting the Port of Brisbane will have a home away from home at the new Institute of the Missions to Seamen established on the corner of Adelaide, Macrossan and Diddams Streets, in Petrie Bight. The mission, built by Hutchies to the design and under the supervision of architects, H.W. Atkinson and A.H. Conrad, was officially opened on May 26, 1926. Construction cost was £11,809. At the opening, a Flying
Angel, the badge of the Missions to Seamen, was unveiled on the front door. Chairman of the Missions to Seamen, Bishop Le Fanu, said the Mission made no secret of its Christian character in offering hospitality. ”The best hospitality is that which is given to those, who for some reason or other, are unable to return it,” said Bishop Le Fanu. “It is such hospitality that Missions to Seamen around the world strive to supply and I am
Artist’s sketch of the new Seamen’s Institute.
Sunday tea in the concert room.
sure there are sailors all over the seas who are grateful for the welcome they receive from the society at a hundred ports of call.” The Institute strives to keep sailors away from “doubtful kinds of amusement” by hosting men who find themselves alone in different parts of the world and offering them a safe and attractive means of using their leisure time with sincere Christian hospitality. Chairman of the Building Fund, Mr D.J. Mackay-Sim, said that, even if the shipping of Brisbane should ever move to Pinkenba, the new building with its central location would always be valuable. “Everyone must realise we owe a tremendous debt to the
men who sail ships and the Institute is a fitting acknowledgement of that debt,” he said. “It will be particularly appreciated by young boys who find themselves here as strangers in a strange land.” The site is in the centre of the city and commands a fine view of the river. The corner entrance has a high octagonal turret roof covered in shingle tiles and capped by a model of a wrought iron mediaeval sailing vessel – an emblem expressive of the purpose of the building. It has a vestibule, refreshment buffet, recreation/concert hall, billiard room, kitchen, chapel, storage, dressing room, lavatory and space for rent as a warehouse.
Trittons expands its reputation of having the biggest and best No fear of the future, claims furniture firm Floor stock includes everything from clocks, curtains to ice-chests F. TRITTON of George Street, Brisbane, has the reputation of having Queensland’s largest showroom of locally manufactured and imported furniture and furnishings. In September 1927, Hutchies enhanced that reputation by adding an entire additional floor level running from George Street through to North Quay, to the design by architect, R.A. Shaw. Many of Trittons’ products start their lives in the factory near the Melbourne Street railway station where rough timber arrives by train from Queensland, interstate and overseas. After passing through the electric powered factory under the expert eye of a master cabinetmaker, highly polished furniture finally finds its way into the showroom in George Street. At any given time, the ground floor holds 150 bedroom suites in a variety of timbers – mainly maple and silky oak. The ground floor includes a fine collection of grandfather Westminster chime clocks made in the Tritton’s factory
and fitted with imported movements. This area also has a large selection of ice boxes and ice chests. The first floor houses the Carpet and Linoleum Department where hundreds of rolls enjoy space and light, essential for proper viewing when choosing colour and design.
In the Soft Goods Department, experts are on hand to consult on colour schemes and designs for curtains and other soft furnishings. On the next floor reserve stocks are held, suites are upholstered, window blinds manufactured, lampshades made, curtains cut to size and furniture touched up and lightly polished before delivery. Next door to the showroom is the Despatch Department
which opens onto North Quay where a fleet of delivery vans takes padded furniture and soft furnishings to their final destinations. Mr F. Tritton, managing director, said he had no fear about the future of Queensland. “This is a fine country and we have a good straight-forward class of people. “I intend to push on and continue to progress in the years ahead,” he said.
Delivery vehicles line up outside the busy premises of furnishers F. Tritton Ltd.
Outstanding new landmark for Kedron THE new Kedron War Memorial School of Arts is now available for use by the local community. Hutchies started work on the project in May and has completed the task at a cost of £2,701.
Despite the phasing in of modern ‘horse power’, many of Bryce’s regular deliveries are still made using real horse power.
Helping horses to step aside for ‘horsepower’ New delivery for parcel carriers
BRISBANE-based Bryce Limited, trading as City and Suburban Parcel Delivery, is banking on modern ‘horsepower’ taking off in the future with the phasing in of a new fleet of Model T Ford trucks. In preparation for the transition from horses to
Bryces boast they’re backing a winner ‘horsepower’, the company’s stables, workshops and storage yard on the corner of Buchanan and Musgrave Streets, West End, are being expanded with Hutchies being awarded the
Sweet deal with confectionery contract HUTCHIES has constructed a new industrial building at 53-57 James Street, Fortitude Valley. The building, designed by R. Coutts and Sons, is for clients, McNiven Brothers, confectioners.
contract for construction of timber and iron garages. Head office remains in Adelaide Street, the city, with the main parcel delivery section on the corner of Albert and
Alice Streets. Originally, Bryces had just one truck in its fleet which did the outlying Sandgate and Redcliffe runs with everything from parcels to large items of furniture. As more of the new Ford trucks are phased in over the next few years, it is anticipated that they will be used on the longer suburban runs.
Bank alterations on the money
HUTCHIES has completed alterations to the newest branch of the National Bank on the corner of George and Roma Streets, the city. Formerly held by Bank of Queensland, the banking premises, shops and offices underwent alterations to the value of £1,400. Work was carried out during 1928 for architects Atkinson, Powell and Conrad.
Building industry tops unemployment woes IT’S official … the building and construction industry is now the hardest hit with the nation’s growing unemployment problems. Since the onset of the current severe recession, experts have calculated unemployment numbers in the country’s workforce to be somewhere between 25 percent if not as high as 29 per cent in some sectors. Although farmers and graziers have been hit hard with the severe downturn in export markets, it is the local building industry which has suffered the most. Hard hit families queue for food hand-outs in Fortitude Valley.
Church’s down to earth business deal with an ecclesiastical outlook
Modern elevator lifts standard of finish
ETON Private Hotel, the new Hutchies-built business premises for the Diocese Council of the Church of England, at the corner of Wharf and Adelaide Streets, Brisbane, is now complete. The buildings consist of shops and motor garages on the ground floor with residential and club rooms above. The work was done at a cost of £50,000 from designs by Messrs. Atkinson, Powell & Conrad, architects. Although Hutchies’ quote was not the lowest, the architect recommended its acceptance, suggesting that the lowest price tender was “very risky.” The buildings were designed to harmonise with the nearby ecclesiastical buildings of St John’s Cathedral and St Martin’s Hospital.
Artist’s impression of Eton Private Hotel – designed to harmonise with the nearby buildings of St John’s Cathedral and St Martin’s Hospital.
Boasts of building being practically fireproof Shops face Adelaide Street while the main entrance to the residential section and Moreton Club is in Wharf Street. On the left of the main entrance is a spacious dining room with lounge, kitchen and office. The large garage in Adelaide Street has a reinforced concrete roof supported by nine heavily reinforced concrete pillars.
First floor consists of 36 bedrooms to be occupied as residential, as well as a common room and laundry for St Martin’s Hospital, together with nurses’ quarters with balconies. This portion of the building is independent of the rest of the building with the only access being from the hospital side. The second floor consists of
18 residential bedrooms and 18 nurses’ quarters. The third floor is devoted entirely to the Ladies’ Moreton Club, with dining room, card rooms and comfortable lounges. A modern elevator is installed and the building is practically fireproof, with the floors and main staircase throughout being of concrete.
Stepping out with a new shoe factory CONSTRUCTION of a new modern factory for boot and shoe manufacturer, F.T. Morris, has been completed on the corner of Hale and Caxton Streets, Paddington. The project was designed by architect, W.C. Voller, and constructed by Hutchies at a cost of £7,500. The project contract was signed in November 1929.
Wedding bells for brothers
HUTCHIES’ own Eric Hutchinson, aged 28, has married his sweetheart, Grace Price. Among those well-wishers pictured with the happy couple is the groom’s best man, his brother, Jack II (far right).
Hutchies kick the goals for local sporting club THIS year the Hutchies boys have continued their heavy involvement in the local community and local sporting clubs. Pictured with the Wynnum Soccer Club team for 1929 are Jack Snr (president), Jack II and Eric (captain).
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Top marks for school addition EXTENSIVE additions to the Coorparoo State School have been designed to blend sympathetically with its surrounds. Hutchies won the contract for £2,087 to build the new two-storey block which has provision for two classrooms, two cloakrooms and a teachers’ room on each floor and seating for 100 pupils. The building consists of cavity brick walls over concrete floors. The roof over the addition has been carried up as a central feature. Elevations harmonise with the existing building with brickwork above the cement band course at first floor level being roughcast and the face bricks below finished with white struck joints.
At the YWCA ALTERATIONS to the Young Women’s Christian Association building in Adelaide Street have been carried out by Hutchies. The changes were designed by architects Atkinson, Powell and Conrad and completed with a building cost of £4000.
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Cash-strapped company caught in crash
Patrons at the gala opening night of the Plaza Theatre in Paddington were enthralled by the theatre itself as much as the featured film.
Paddo’ picture theatre out of this world
HUTCHIES-built Paddington Plaza Theatre, in Paddington, Brisbane, is an outstanding example of an unusual style of theatre design known as ‘atmospheric’ – complete with twinkling ‘stars’ in a faux night sky
Faux night sky draws stars of silver screen to compete with the stars of the silver screen. Architect Richard Gailey, Jnr, designed the unusual theatre
for Queensland Talkies Picture Limited and, in June 1929, Hutchies entered a contract for the build at an original cost of more than £8,000. Since then, Queensland Talkie Pictures – caught up in the worldwide financial crash – went into voluntary liquidation and the Plaza Theatre property was secured to Jack Hutchinson. The final amount due to Hutchies was £14,191/14s/9p. Attempts to dispose of the property were unsuccessful, so the property was subsequently transferred to Jack Hutchinson in satisfaction of the debt due. The Paddington Plaza Theatre, on the corner of Latrobe Terrace and Collingwood Street, is an imposing timber building with rendered brickwork at either end, a gabled, corrugated iron roof and a raked floor.
The trusses are curved oregon and a parapet runs across the facade with a semi-circular feature displaying the theatre’s name. This is flanked by two decorative urns on either side above the entrance doors. Internally, the main area is a large rectangular space with a vaulted plaster ceiling painted a vibrant blue. Against this background, twinkling ‘stars’, backlit ‘clouds’ and a shining ‘moon’ appear to move across the ‘sky’ on mechanical tracks. As well as the faux night sky, the interior features ornate plasterwork including columns and balustrades with imitation trees, vines and flowers. The Plaza Theatre was officially opened by Mr E.M. Hanlon, MLA, at a gala screening on August 28, 1930.
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CHAPTER THREE (3)
THE HALCYON DAYS The Third Decade (1932 – 1941) IN its third decade, J. Hutchinson prospered, despite having to endure the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. The early years under Jack Hutchinson Snr had been characterised by the construction of government projects, warehouses, offices and retail buildings. However, during the 1930s, there was an influx of private schools, churches, hospitals and institutional work and, in that period, Hutchies dealt with an estimated 120 major projects – an impressive 50 per cent increase on the previous decade. During this halcyon period, J. Hutchinson became the largest privately owned construction company in Queensland, employing more than 400 men. •••
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ince 1912, the firm had managed to forge an excellent reputation for reliability and efficiency and, despite the fluctuating economic climate and the vagaries of the local building scene, it was never without work. This enviable reputation, which had been established over 20 years, ensured J. Hutchinson was on the tender list for any major work proposed in Queensland. A growing number of architects now regularly referred work to the builder and appeared in the job sheets including H.W. Atkinson and A.H. Conrad; L.L. Powell and George Rae; Hall and Phillips; R. Gailey, Jnr; A.K. Hendersen; D.K. Payne; R.A. Shaw; R.T. McWilliam; Hennessy and Hennessy; E.P. Trewern; E.M. Hocking and L.T. Palmer; J.P. Donoghue and C.W.T. Fulton; Shaw and Carlyle; Crick and Furse; J.N. Arundel; Powell, Dodds and Thorpe; Conrad and Gargett; A.W. Bligh; P.A. Edwards; and Plant and Ford. The firm also received many ‘cost plus’ projects,
which ensured the builder made money, with all construction costs tallied at the completion of the job and an agreed percentage added for fair profit. This particular style of business arrangement was a clear indication of the strong and reputable standing of Hutchies in the industry at the time. For a client to agree to this type of contract, there had to be complete trust in the builder. In addition, Jack II’s estimating ability had become both widely known and well respected by architects and engineers. He demonstrated a remarkable understanding of how efficiently the different foremen and tradesmen could complete various projects and he had an uncanny and keen appreciation for what prices their competitors would submit. If Hutchies wanted or needed a particular project, the tender would be the lowest by a small margin and the job would be completed under that price. A vital element in J. Hutchinson’s success in those years was that Jack Snr, Jack II and Eric worked long
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hours to keep the office overheads to a minimum –
Bridge near Jimboomba; concrete bridge at Oxley
by comparison with their competitors, who, despite
on the Brisbane to Toowoomba road; control tower
similar turnovers, invariably had much larger office staff numbers.
at Archerfield Aerodrome; and a skating rink in Fortitude Valley.
By now, Jack II and Eric no longer worked
The two jobs at the Brisbane General Hospital
physically on the job sites, but spent considerably more time meeting with clients – previously the domain of Jack Snr. Each day, Jack and his sons would have lunch or afternoon tea with clients, architects, engineers, politicians and industry leaders at Webster’s tea house in the city, or combine business with pleasure during rounds of golf at the Brisbane Golf Club at Yeronga. Major clients included Edwards and Lamb; T & G Mutual Life Assurance; Burns Philp; Tristrams; Church of England Grammar School; Royal Automobile Club of Queensland; W.D. & H.O. Wills; Somerville House; Union Trustees; Brisbane
precinct – a new hospital wing and an eight-storey nurses’ quarters, valued at more than £90,000 – were Hutchies’ largest contracts at the time. These were significant achievements after having tendered unsuccessfully for other prize Brisbane contracts, including the Grey Street Bridge, the State Government Offices in Anzac Square and the AMP Building (later known as MacArthur Chambers). During this busy decade, Hutchies also carried out its own private development work for the family members, which included a six-bedroom beach house at Surfers Paradise, a house at Coorparoo and a three-storey block of shops and flats on Musgrave
Permanent Building and Banking; Queensland National Bank; Adelaide Steamship Company; Radio 4BK; Royal Queensland Yacht Club; National Bank of Australia; Woolworths; Carricks; and Hoey
Road, Red Hill. Jack Snr also bought two investment properties on the Brisbane River at Highgate Hill. On December 17, 1932, Jack II, at the age of 34,
Fry. The wide variety of the projects, within Brisbane and beyond, included a new dining room at the ’Gabba cricket ground; upgrades to the iconic Bellevue Hotel; a new wing and new nurses quarters at Royal Brisbane Hospital; a new hospital at Murwillumbah; factory improvements for North Australia Rubber Mills (NARM); St James Theatre; a new building for the Queensland Meat Industry Board at Brisbane Abattoirs; Tattersall’s Club; cold stores at Port Curtis Dairy Co-op; Rockhampton Town Hall; Mitchell Hospital; The Ritz Picture Theatre in Ipswich; Banyo Seminary; Maclean
married Lily May Collins, a 23-year-old tailoress from Tannymorel, then a coal mining town near the New South Wales border 125 kms south-west of Brisbane, who was living in inner-city Windsor. He had built a high quality, cement-rendered, cavity brick home at Coorparoo for his new wife and later added a sewing room, billiard room and laundry. He did all of the new additions himself, including removing the hard shale with a jackhammer, pick and shovel. Working on the extensions before and after work meant starting early in the morning and finishing late into the night.
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Jack II and his family lived there until 1970 and,
needed – from golf clubs to new cars – through the
although an even larger extension has been added to
firm.
the original, the house still stands today (Lade, now Dale Street).
Effectively, this meant Jack Snr legally owned all their personal possessions.
In 1934, Jack II’s son, John Collins Hutchinson
With
their
father’s
remarriage
imminent,
(Jack III) was born on October 17. Sadly, the excitement of a new addition to the family was eclipsed by the death of Jack Snr’s wife, Ellen, who died two days later on October 19. In the following year, Eric’s son, Eric II, was born on September 9. As 1937 drew to a close, Hutchies won two separate sizeable contracts over the border at Murwillumbah – a substantial new Tweed District Hospital to replace the old timber ‘Cottage Hospital’ and corresponding modern nurses’ quarters. During Jack Snr’s many site visits his professional admiration for the hospital’s matron, Winifred Connell, grew personal.
logic dictated business arrangements should be formalised. No doubt, the memory of his earlier failed business partnership of Hutchinson and Holt back in England weighed heavily on his deliberations, but, eventually he reluctantly agreed to part with 50 per cent, officially forming the new father and sons partnership of J. Hutchinson & Sons in 1938. The timing appeared excellent for expansion of the building industry, with The Architectural & Building Journal of Queensland (May, 1939) highlighting the growing number of factories being built in Australia and the need for more to be built in Queensland. “Queensland needs some factories and the
In 1939 – five years after losing his first wife and the same year the prestigious northern New South Wales project was officially opened – he married Win.
continual building of factories, besides creating employment, gives a lead to the investor generally, stabilises industry and encourages the circulation of money. There is no reason why Queensland
All through this time, Jack Snr still owned 100 per cent of J. Hutchinson and, although he was still active in the firm, he was busy on a number of other fronts, including a new family life, lawn bowls, golf and the Paddington Plaza Picture Theatre which he had been operating for almost 10 years. Jack II and Eric, who effectively had been comanaging the firm for 15 years, approached their father to make them partners in Hutchies with a 25 per cent share each. Ever since the business had started, Jack Snr, Jack II and Eric each had drawn weekly carpenters’ wages, but all three also had bought everything they
should lag behind the other states in the erection of up-to-date factories and any increase in this direction should be encouraged particularly by financial institutions. The building industry is still the ‘test barometer’ showing the progress of the state, as it follows that when money is invested in real estate it gives the lead to the smaller investor and, consequently, keeps money revolving.” As the decade drew to a close and with the father and sons partnership battle over, another was about to unfold that would have far reaching implications for the trio ... and the world as a whole. On September 3, 1939, Prime Minister Robert
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Menzies announced Australia’s involvement in the
towers in Adelaide, Sydney and Brisbane.
Second World War. This conflict committed
million
The buildings were to be the responsibility of the Commonwealth’s Department of Civil Aviation and
Australians, both men and women, to fight in
house Bureau of Meteorology and the departments
campaigns against Germany and Italy in Europe,
of the Post Master General and Customs.
the Mediterranean and North Africa, as well as against Japan in south-east Asia and other parts of the Pacific. Although the Hutchinsons were too old for active service, the family’s extensive building experience allowed them the opportunity to contribute to the war effort at home in Australia. However, many of their employees did enlist, including William (Bill) Pratt Smith who served with the Royal Australian Air Force. Bill, who was destined to have close family ties with the Hutchinson family almost two decades later, had joined Hutchies in 1935 and, after the war, would continue as a foreman labourer with the company until 1956. On the home front, the initial declaration had no immediate impact other than to create a shortage of manpower and a diversion of materials. However, it
As well as weather, postal and customs services, the Brisbane tower would have facilities to accommodate passengers, airline companies, flight checking and airport control. Passenger facilities would include restaurant, toilets, lounges, roof garden and reception hall. During 1941, the Department of the Interior strengthened the building’s design with steel and brickwork – controversially without advising the Director-General of the Department of Civil Aviation. The Department of the Interior also let contracts for a further 49 buildings at Archerfield. Suddenly, in 1942, the United States Army assumed control of the building when Australia was identified as a vital strategic base from which General Douglas MacArthur would command the USA’s operations in the Pacific – effectively making
triggered a stream of new building work for the war effort. One major project, in particular, undertaken by J. Hutchinson & Sons in December 1940, showed clearly that the Australian Government was gearing up its military effort on home shores. The project started innocently enough with a Hutchies’ tender for £14,858 accepted for construction of a new control tower at Archerfield Aerodrome at Rocklea in Brisbane. Air travel by this time was proving both popular and fashionable and plans had been drawn up in Canberra in 1936 for construction of three identical
Brisbane the Allied Command headquarters in the South West Pacific Area. Another occupant to move in during 1942 was Department of Aircraft Production, a branch of the Prime Minister’s Department. Its two offices were part of the nerve centre for scientific research and technical development of aircraft in the brick testing cells which had been established in the Rocklea and Archerfield area. The war effort was well and truly underway in Queensland. In 1941, to coincide with the Golden Jubilee of St Joseph’s College, advertisements appeared extolling
almost
a
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the virtues of ‘J. Hutchinson & Sons, Builders &
and Tattersall’s Club; Control Building, Archerfield
Contractors, of Montague Road, South Brisbane’.
Aerodrome; Oxley Bridge; Q.N. Bank, Innisfail;
As well as confirming J. Hutchinson had officially changed its name to J. Hutchinson & Sons, this
Rockhampton Administration Buildings; National
notice highlighted the prestigious projects which
Theatre; Cold Stores at Gladstone and Hamilton; Flats,
had made the company one of the most respected building firms of the era. The advertisement declared: “Church, College and School Work a Specialty.”
Offices; Swifts Meatworks, Gladstone; Port Curtis
Coronation Drive; Flats and shops, Red Hill”. Hutchies was by far now the largest privately owned construction company in Queensland. With world war declared and unsettled days ahead, Jack Snr, once again, took on the role of president of the Queensland Master Builders Association, a position he held for three years until 1943. The decade of 1940s would prove to be difficult and challenging years for the world, for the
Butter Factory; Charleville Hospital; Mitchell Hospital;
Queensland building industry and for its president.
It also listed J. Hutchinson & Sons as: “Builders of The Pius XII Seminary; St Joseph’s new Church, Kangaroo Point; R.C. Hall, Redbank; Abattoirs, Cannon Hill; Tweed Hospital; Rockhampton Municipal
Bank of Australia, Edward Street; Charleville Picture
Union Trustees, Queen Street; Old Town Hall Arcade
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Public bowls a bouncer at The Gabba Calls of facilities falling foul
CRICKET continues to be a popular pastime for Queenslanders – both players and spectators alike. But, Brisbane’s home of cricket, the Brisbane Cricket Ground, is accused of not having enough facilities to keep up with public needs. In the face of such mounting criticism, Hutchies has been engaged to expand dining room and bar facilities and Syd Noyes, builder, has been engaged to lay concrete paving for public conveniences. The Brisbane Cricket Ground – better known as ‘The Gabba’, a name taken from the suburb of Woolloongabba in which the ground is situated – dates back to 1895, when the land was designated as the site for a cricket ground. Although The Gabba has long been established as a
“How’s that!” says current Aussie batting sensation, Donald Bradman.
New grandstand at The Gabba.
Contract to build bigger bars and dining room cricket ground, Sheffield Shield and Test cricket continued to be played at the Exhibition Grounds until as recently as 1931. The first Sheffield Shield match scheduled for The Gabba was January 31 to February 4, 1931, but it was washed out by torrential summer rains with the captains not even bothering to toss. The first Test match played at The Gabba was against South Africa later that year from November 27 to December 3. This was a far more successful event, with the star Aussie batsman, Don Bradman, making 226 in the first innings, a score which is the highest individual score in a Test played in Brisbane.
But, the switch of venue from the Exhibition Ground to The Gabba has not been an entirely popular one because facilities at The Gabba are inadequate for the large numbers of spectators at Test matches. The A&B Journal of Queensland (January 10, 1933) records the public’s growing discontent. “It is expected that thousands of visitors will be present in the city during the test match and it is regrettable that it will not be held at the Exhibition, which would, no doubt, be found even too small to accommodate the vast crowd expected. “There is no comparison between the sites as
Cricket is a popular pastime for players and spectators.
far as comfort is concerned, the lavatory accommodation at the former [The Gabba] being most inadequate when one considers the numbers likely to be present. No doubt cricket authorities are spending money to the best of their ability, yet the fact remains that there will be many complaints, and not only from the men – at both the inadequacy and inconvenience of the accommodation provided.”
Edwards and Lamb doubles size and staff numbers Store celebrates half a century of service
EDWARDS and Lamb celebrated 50 years of successful trading in Queensland in November 1932, with the official opening of the expansion to its popular Queen Street store in Brisbane. Two buildings on the George Street side of the existing shop were purchased with the intention of doubling Edwards and Lamb’s accommodation in the CBD. The remodelling has been carried out by Hutchies to the plans of architects, H.W. Atkinson and A.H. Conrad. The new section comprises a basement and two floors, with new fronts installed to conform with those of the existing premises. The total frontage to Queen Street is now 77 feet – twice that of the previous shop. The work included general renovations to the old building, embracing modernisation of the footpath awning, renovating the main frontage to Queen Street, providing new ceilings and plastering the interior walls in a manner that will lend
Edwards and Lamb’s prominent shopfront in Queen Street was decorated for the 1927 visit to Queensland by the Duke and Duchess of York. Now it is set for expansion to mark 1932 as a celebration of 50 years’ service to the people of Brisbane.
Light and ventilation for shopping comfort a pleasing and dignified effect throughout. Because the size of each department has doubled, so, too, will the number of staff to provide service. The showroom and underclothing sections occupy the whole of the new top floor and has the advantage of excellent
natural light and airflow. The popular millinery, dress and silk departments have been expanded. Half of the ground floor is for men’s clothing and the remainder is devoted to boots and hosiery. Additional space has been provided for the popular gro-
Alterations to city landmark HUTCHIES has been selected to carry out extensive alterations to a prominent Brisbane landmark, the T&G Mutual Life Assurance building, on the corner of Queen and Albert Streets in the city. Architect is A.K. Henderson, of Sydney. LEFT: Artist’s impression of the iconic T&G Building. RIGHT: Today’s T&G Building overlooking the busy corner of Queen and Albert Streets.
cery section which opened four years ago. So impressive has the progress been in this section that the space has been greatly enlarged with special features for their sale and display. A commodious basement contains storage and despatch departments. The improvements include electric light and fan installations to ensure the best possible lighting and ventilation at all times.
Jack II takes a bride
YOUNG Jack Hutchinson (Jack II) married Lilian May Collins on Saturday, December 17, 1932. Lilian is the daughter of Mr W. J. Collins of Silkstone and was living in Windsor working as a tailoress when the couple met. The bride was gowned in ivory satin and Chantilly lace, fashioned with a long train lined with pink georgette complete with handmade pink roses. Lily’s veil was of Limerick lace and tulle and her attendants wore pink. A reception for family friends was held at the Jenolan Cafe. Jack and Lily left by car for a honeymoon in Sydney and the Blue Mountains.
Facelift for factory HUTCHIES has carried out a major facelift for a factory in South Brisbane for aerated drinks and beverage maker Tristrams after sections of the 1928 building were resumed for road widening. Architects were H.W Atkinson and A.H. Conrad.
Tobacco building lights up naturally The W.D. and H.O. Wills building.
ADDITIONS have been carried out by Hutchies on the W.D. and H.O. Wills building, on the corner of Ann and Bowen Streets, in Brisbane’s CBD. The attractive building is a purpose-built warehouse for tobacco products with a fire
proof construction and a rear tower with a sprinkler tank 123 feet above ground level. The building has streets on three sides allowing plenty of natural light into the interior. Architects were H.W Atkinson and A.H. Conrad.
Back to school for Governor of Queensland
Sir Leslie opens new library for learning lads THE Governor of Queensland, Sir Leslie Wilson, officially opened the John Darnell Memorial Library at the Church of England Grammar School in East Brisbane, on May 30, 1934. His Excellency had laid the foundation stone only six months earlier and Hutchies
The front entrance of the Darnell Memorial Library.
wasted no time in bringing the building to fruition. The library is the latest addition to the school which started construction in 1918. During the official proceedings Sir Leslie declared a “whole school holiday” which was met with loud cheers from all the boys. The history of the school dates back to 1912 when Canon W. Morris opened St Magnus Hall Collegiate School in a hall in the Brisbane suburb of Toowong. In 1914, the school was taken over by the Church of England as a school for boys, soon to be called the Church of England Grammar School (now known affectionately as Churchie) which then moved to East Brisbane in 1917. Each stage of the school was designed by the same group of architects, Atkinson and Conrad, to provide consistency in architectural style.
The Darnell Memorial Library at the Church of England Grammar School. (side view).
The architects are well known for their hospital, ecclesiastical, industrial and department store achievements. During construction of the memorial library, valued at £4,159, Hutchies also won a tender for construction of a new junior boarding house, Gerald House, designed by the same architects and valued at
£2,500. Hutchies won the work as the lowest of 10 tenderers, coming in at almost £1000 less than the most expensive bids of £3,350 from the Marberete Company and H. Sanham. Gerald House was also officially opened during the Governor’s visit to Churchie.
General carrier delivers more shops MORE facilities are being created in central Brisbane by Hutchies currently working on a project to convert an Adelaide Street warehouse into shops and more offices. The premises, owned by general carrier, Bryce Limited, are being refurbished and expanded. Architects are T.R. Hall and L.D. Phillips.
Refurbishment and expansion of premises owned by general carriers, Bryce Limited, (pictured right of photo) will feature fine brickwork on the facade – a trademark speciality of Hutchies.
The Bellevue Hotel, on the corner of George and Alice Streets, is home to one of Australia’s most modern ballrooms, designed by architect L.L. Powell and built by Hutchies.
Dancing the night away at the Bellevue Hotel VISITORS to the fashionable Bellevue Hotel, on the corner of George and Alice Streets, Brisbane, can dance the night away in comfort – thanks to the handiwork of Hutchies. The renovated ballroom at the Bellevue, designed by architect Lange L. Powell, is considered unique in Australian dance venues, with a floor made of Queensland hardwood and the installation of a refrigerated air plant. Specially sourced hardwood puts a new spring in the dancers’ steps, making the Bellevue ballroom one of the most popular venues in the city. The refrigerated air plant controls the temperature of the ballroom so dancing can be enjoyed even during the hottest days and nights of summer. The room also is insulated to prevent excessive noise reaching the street or the hotel’s adjoined accommodation rooms. Apart from these modern touches, the ballroom main-
Cool new ballroom is now city’s hot spot
tains a traditional atmosphere of quiet restfulness and elegance with its wall panelling of Queensland maple and cut crystal lighting fixtures. With an orchestral pit and cloak and rest rooms, the ball-
room can accommodate 500 dancers. Bellevue proprietress, Mrs M. Maguire, said dancing at fashionable hotels had become a feature of the nightlife in Brisbane and, in accordance with
this modern trend, she decided to replace the existing dance floor with an enlarged ballroom suitable for exclusive popular dancing. The Bellevue’s ballroom was officially opened by the Governor Sir Leslie Wilson in May 1934. In the previous year, Hutchies also won a tender at £500 for additions to outbuildings at the Bellevue designed by the same architect, L.L. Powell.
Mixed emotions for entire Hutchinson family THE year 1934 is proving a time of mixed emotions for the entire Hutchinson family. Earlier this week on October 17, Jack II and his young wife, Lily May, welcomed their first child, John Collins Hutchinson (Jack III), into the world.
Sadly, Mrs Ellen Hutchinson – matriarch of the family, wife of Jack Hutchinson Snr and mother to Jack II and Eric Hutchinson – passed away two days later on October 19. Mrs Hutchinson had suffered from ill health for some time.
Cars accelerate the need for HQ for RACQ Club’s
new hub built on old Cobb site THE popularity of modern motoring has resulted in new headquarters for the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland at Petrie Bight, in Queen Street, Brisbane. As a symbolic sign of the times, the new automobile premises have been built on land previously owned by Cobb and Co, which provided horse-drawn transport in early Queensland. Hutchies has built the club premises and shops designed by architects R. Gailey, Jnr and D.K. Payne at a cost of £14,195.
New headquarters for the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland at Petrie Bight in Brisbane.
Membership drive for the road ahead This first stage consists of three storeys in steel, concrete and brick. The ground floor has three shops, with an entrance to the clubrooms above and a garage at the rear. RACQ’s business offices will be maintained on the first floor while the top floor will be used for social purposes. The building has been designed so that it can be extended to six levels at some time in the future. Old iron and timber buildings on the site – the former premises
The club’s monthly publication, RACQ Journal, featured the new premises.
A modern office now greets visitors at the RACQ.
of Cobb and Co – were sold for removal to make way for the new construction. An old anvil that belonged to Cobb and Co was kept by the RACQ as an interesting display relic of transportation before the modern automobile. The RACQ selected the site for its convenience to both Fortitude Valley and the city and, if ever the proposed Kangaroo Point bridge is built, it will be central also for motorists from the southern and eastern suburbs.
4BK on air at Oakey A NEW technologically advanced transmitting station and residence has been built by Hutchies at Oakey for Brisbane Broadcasting, known to radio listeners as 4BK. The value of the contract was £1,767 and took 11 weeks to complete.
Sectional elevations and plans of Somerville House’s Commemorative Library building.
Somerville House turns page for new chapter Library to honour girls’ school co-head Building the historic Harker legacy THE year 1931 was a significant one for school, staff and students at Somerville House in Vulture Street, South Brisbane, operated by The Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association, when Miss Constance Harker announced her retirement as principal, a position she had shared for 21 years with Miss Marjorie Jarrett. The announcement closed a long chapter in the prestigious school’s history and signalled a change in the school’s administration. To mark the close of her long term of office as co-principal, the Old Girls’ Association decided that Miss Harker would be more pleased with a gift to the school in her name, rather than a personal one. Long recognised and admired for her scholarship and teaching ability, it was agreed a new library would be an appropriate mark of appreciation of Miss Harker’s work. Fundraising between 1927 and 1931 raised £2,100 of the estimated £3,000 required – a great achievement given the impact of the worldwide Depression on Australia’s trade and commerce. Plans for a reference and lending library, prepared by Mr T.B.F. Gargett, for Atkinson and Conrad, architects, were approved and construction by Hutchies started in 1934.
Hutchies’ team members put the finishing touches to Somerville House’s new library.
On May 23 that year the foundation stone was laid by Miss Harker. Before it was lowered into position, Miss Jarrett placed in the foundations a casket containing copies of The Courier-Mail, The Telegraph and The Standard newspapers, the school magazine, school badges from 1899 to 1934 and current coins of the realm. Using an ivory and silver trowel, Miss Harker then declared the foundation stone “well and truly laid”. The library, which was officially opened
on October 17, 1934, is designed in the style of late fourteenth century Gothic architecture and features stained glass windows. The window opposite the entrance door depicts the School Badge and a bronze commemorative tablet reads: “This Library Building is a gift of the Old Girls and is a mark of their love and loyalty to the School, and an affectionate tribute to the work of Miss C.E. Harker, B.A., and Miss M.K. Jarrett, B.A., Co-Principals for twenty-two years.”
New triple storey a treat for Trittons • Trittons’ extensions add to the vibrant George Street streetscape.
Boost for Brisbane’s building boom
Hutchies’ site office and sign during construction of additions to F. Tritton in George Street, Brisbane.
MORE evidence of progress in Brisbane has emerged with construction by Hutchies of a three-storey addition to the shops and warehouse of F. Tritton Pty Ltd in George Street. The new building of steel, concrete and brick is on the Queen Street side of the existing premises and provides an extra 7500 square feet of floor area. An attractive feature of the finished construction will be the large show windows which will extend back 41 feet from the George Street frontage and connect with the existing windows. Architect, R. Ashley Shaw, accepted a tender from H. Sanham for demolition of an existing two-storey building which occupied the site and for excavation of the site for the foundations. Hutchies won the tender to erect the new building.
Hutchies’ workers during construction earlier this year.
Growing the business of banking Banks branch out throughout state AS part of what appears to be an expansion of the business of banking throughout the state, Hutchies has completed construction of smart new premises on the corner of Eagle and Swan Streets, in Longreach for the Queensland National Bank. Value of the contract was £7,790. The banking chamber is built on the latest modern lines with ample floor space and excellent natural lighting and ventilation. Steps from the footpath lead up to the vestibule paved with black and white marble tiles. The entrance proper is
guarded by twin swing doors, ornamented with large bronze fittings and ‘QN Bank’ in gold lettering. A noticeable feature is the space that has been devoted to the public and the staff and the high-class fittings of bronze and silky oak which tone in with the decorative ceilings and walls. The strongroom is embedded in the rear wall of the banking chamber. It has 12-inch reinforced concrete walls, with the reinforcement being carried out with two layers of three-quarter inch steel at nine-inch centres both ways.
Brisbane Permanent Building and Banking Company Limited’s newly remodelled premises.
HUTCHIES has also completed major alterations and refurbishment to a prominent commercial premises in Queen Street, Brisbane. Extensive external and internal work on behalf of the Brisbane Permanent Premises for the Queensland National Bank in Longreach are now complete.
Building and Banking Company Limited to the tune of more than £4,745 was carried out on the building known as the Federal Deposit Bank Chambers for architects W.H. Atkinson and A.H. Conrad.
Major projects for the General
Hospital gets a right royal expansion Brisbane General Hospital with the new Hutchies-built nurses’ wing shown in the background.
HUTCHIES won two major tenders in 1935 valued at more than £90,000 to carry out work at the Brisbane General Hospital precinct at Herston for the Brisbane and South Coast Hospitals Board. The work involved a new wing to the nurses’ quarters valued at £31,345 and a new hospital ward (Block 4) valued at £59,195.
More beds for patients ... and nurses
Both projects were designed by Atkinson and Conrad and L.L. Powell as joint architects. Hutchies won the tender for erection of Block No 4 against stiff competition.
Twelve builders tendered, with Hutchies’ price of £59,195 being £15,000 below the highest of £74,448 submitted by Walter Taylor.
Brisbane General Hospital with the new Hutchies-built hospital ward at right in the foreground.
Wunderlich’s wonder material Asbestos cement headed for homes
BUILDERS just can’t seem to get their hands on enough asbestos-cement products as local demand for this popular construction material grows. Hutchies has won a prize contract valued at £14,000 to build Wunderlich’s latest factory at Gaythorne which will enable increased local production of the new wonder material for the construction industry – asbestos-cement sheeting. Asbestos-cement was first introduced to the Queensland building industry from England in 1909 with imported flat sheets under the trade name of Fibro-cement, or ‘Fibro’ as it became widely known. Although popular, this product was available in only two sheet sizes. In 1916, the Great War cut off supplies from England, so manufacturing began in New South Wales. Production techniques were expanded the following year with the welcome addition of corrugated sheets and other products to augment the flat sheet market.
Wunderlich’s new factory at Gaythorne designed and built to produce the modern wonder material – asbestos-cement.
A growing local demand for asbestos-cement building products prompted the first Queensland factory to be established in 1936. Wunderlich’s latest new factory plans to produce a full range of the new wonder prod-
uct from variously sized flat asbestos-cement sheeting for the lining of walls and ceilings, corrugated asbestos-cement sheets for roofs and other building accessories such as gutters, downpipes, ridge capping, skylights and ventilators.
Today there are few modern constructions, including homes, schools, factories, industrial facilities and farm buildings, which do not incorporate this new wonder material that is considered attractive, durable and cost effective.
HUTCHIES has carried out the construction and fit-out of handsome new showrooms for Overland Limited in Fortitude Valley. The £4000 contract was through Atkinson and Conrad.
Builder goes back to Churchie
Doors open at Donaldson House Donaldson House.
HUTCHIES has undertaken more work for the Church of England with construction of a new school building, Donaldson House, at the Church of England Grammar School in Oakland Parade, East Brisbane. Value of the work, designed by Atkinson and Conrad, architects, was £3,790. Donaldson House was officially opened in June 1937.
It’s action ... at the Astor Theatre Curtain comes down for renovation THE Astor Theatre in Brunswick Street, New Farm, will get a facelift with major renovations to be carried out by Hutchies. Architect George Rae has designed the work for the owner, Merthyr Theatres. Cost of the renovation will be £7,000. James Cagney’s film Devil Dogs of the Air, a stirring blockbuster about the US Marine Flying Corps and released in 1935, was the last movie shown before the final curtain came down and the cinema closed for renovations.
Last days of the Astor Theatre before major work.
Curtain goes up at St James Theatre Sun sets on the Empire
ST James Theatre, previously known as The Empire, was re-opened in Albert Street, Brisbane, on April 1, 1938, after extensive alterations and renovations by Hutchies. The theatre has been almost totally rebuilt to conform with the latest motion picture architecture. Internally it contains modern equipment for the comfort of patrons including air-conditioning and regulated temperatures. The original building dates back to 1911 and, in a long history of entertaining audiences in Brisbane, it has hosted international vaudeville acts, dancers, songsters and, more recently, moving pictures. The theatre has been altered to the design of architect, George Rae. LEFT: Modern new face for St James Theatre in Albert Street, Brisbane.
Winning formula for science project New lab to memorialise modern medico ONCE again, Hutchies has continued its long association with the Church of England Grammar School by construction of
Plaque which recognises Dr Ernest Sandford Jackson.
Newly opened Jackson Science Hall at Churchie.
its new modern science block and laboratory. The company has handled many projects at the school in Oakland Parade, East Brisbane, throughout this decade, in conjunction with architects, Atkinson and Conrad. Officially opened on August 31, 1938 by Governor of Queensland, Sir Leslie Wilson, the building has been named the Jackson Science Hall in honour of the late Ernest Sandford Jackson, who died two months earlier just short of his 78th birthday. As well as serving on the school’s Council since 1914, Dr Jackson founded Queensland’s first training school for nurses in
1886, bought St Helen’s private hospital in 1900 and campaigned for the establishment of the Queensland Cancer Trust. He was a foundation member of the Queensland branch of the British Medical Association, a founding father of the medical school at the University of Queensland, a vice-president of the Brisbane Ambulance Committee, a member of the Royal Commission into public hospitals of 1930, a member of inquiries into lead poisoning and the repatriation of soldiers, and founder of the (Royal) Australasian College of Surgeons in Queensland. Dr Jackson also served in Egypt as a major with the Australian Imperial Force.
Making the cut
QMIB’s abattoir at Cannon Hill – site of the new Hutchies-built chilling and freezer plant.
Beefing up meat exports
HUTCHIES won the cut with a prime contract valued at £40,000 to build a new state-of-the-art chiller and freezer building at the Queensland Meat Industry Board’s abattoirs at Cannon Hill. With the latest chilling and freezing technology available to the local meat marketers, Queensland beef is making its mark on the export trade. Since its establishment in 1931, the QMIB has worked with the CSIRO in developing a processing technique which would enable the
chilled beef export trade. The first successful shipment of chilled beef from Brisbane to the United Kingdom was made in 1934. As a result, in the two or so years following, many alterations have been made to meatworks with this advanced technology and the market has grown accordingly. Exports of chilled beef to England are set to double in the next year due to the advances in refrigeration and freezing.
Members now dine in fine style at Tattersall’s Local products used in world class club
Architect’s impression of the new Tattersall’s Club wing which faces Queen Street.
EXTENSIVE additions have been made to Tattersall’s Club by Hutchies with a new threestorey, steel-framed building containing shops on the ground floor and an elegant dining room above. Hutchies received the contract in July 1938. The original Tattersall’s, built in 1924, had the main entrance in Edward Street and an arcade running through to Queen Street. The new wing with a Queen Street frontage was built at a cost of £28,000 with an additional £12,000 for furnishings. Dimensions of the new dining hall are approximately 65 feet by 40 feet, with 40 feet high walls. The room has a seating capacity for 150 diners with an additional 40 in a mezzanine dining room. Construction has made extensive use of Queensland build-
ing materials, including grey and white marble from near Rockhampton, silky oak and maple from North Queensland, cement from Darra and murals by Queensland artists. Plaques bearing horse heads, which are part of the plaster wall surfaces, are reminders of the sport which is closely linked to Tattersall’s. Footfalls are muted by Axminster carpet with half-inch pile. Off the main dining room is a state-of-the-art modern kitchen with gas ranges, grillers, steamers and three commercial refrigerators. The mezzanine will be available to members and lady guests on Fridays between 6pm and 8 pm. The original Tattersall’s building was designed by architects Hall and Prentice, with the new building designed by Hall and Phillips.
Work on new Charleville Base Hospital flying along
Charleville’s new hospital is nearing completion.
State Government grant aids lift off
HUTCHIES’ construction of the new Charleville Base Hospital is proceeding well. Work started after the Minister for Health, Mr Hanlon, announced acceptance of a tender for £47,665 in September 1938. A grant of £23,750, including £8,000 for a maternity section,
was contributed by the State Government with the remainder to be borrowed by the hospital board. It is proposed that ambulance drivers will shuttle patients from the old hospital to the new facility when it is completed, with the transition causing minimal impact on patients and staff.
LEFT: Brisbane’s old Town Hall and Queen Street pictured in the 1870s.
Old Hall hauled to Red Hill Recycling the way of the future
FOLLOWING Hutchies’ work on the almost complete demolition of Brisbane’s old Town Hall in Queen Street the company has taken up recycling in a big way. The demolition is to make way for a major remodelling and expansion of Woolworths, as well as the creation of a new shopping arcade in the heart of the CBD, to the design of architect, Lange L. Powell. Hutchies will also undertake the second stage of the reconstruction works on this prominent site. A valuable cache of sizeable hardwoods, steel and good quality bricks proved to be superfluous to the remodelling aspect of the two-stage project, so Hutchies intends to use much of the materials to build an investment property atop nearby Red Hill. Jack Hutchinson Snr drew up the plans for the property, which will include 14 shops and flats over two storeys, in just one evening. Hutchies’ workers, under the watchful eye of foreman Bill Smith, are recycling much of the old Town Hall materials – cleaning off mortar from old bricks, sorting timbers and straightening reinforcing steel. As a result, the Red Hill development, on the crest of Musgrave Road at the corner of Confederate Street, should shape up to be a handsome investment.
ABOVE and TOP RIGHT: Brisbane’s old Town Hall comes down at the hands of Hutchies.
31st Convention hosted by Brisbane
John (Jack Snr) Hutchinson (back row, 2nd from left) was among officers and delegates at the 1937 Convention of the Master Builders’ Federation of Australia. It was the 31st national convention of the Federation and this year it was held in Brisbane.
Locals dig deep to fund district project WORK is drawing to a close on construction by Hutchies of the new state-of-the-art Tweed District Hospital at Murwillumbah which can boast having the only passenger lift in the region. The hospital, which will be the only public hospital between Lismore and Southport, can trace its beginnings to 1936 when local identity and politician, H.L. Anthony, proposed to take advantage of a State Government grant of £15,000 on offer to build a new medical facility at Murwillumbah.
Nearing completion of the new Tweed District Hospital due to be opened August 27, 1939.
New hospital for heart of the Tweed It took two weeks to raise £5000 from the people of the Tweed district which enabled them to claim the government grant. Hutchies won the contract to build the imposing brick hospital in November 1937 which was constructed around the original 1904 timber medical facility, known as The Cottage Hospital.
Hutchies’ team in flashback to early 1938 when construction first started on the new hospital.
Cost of the hospital is £60,000, with almost a quarter of the money now coming from local donations. Jack Hutchinson Snr took a strong personal interest in the project and visited the site as often as possible to check on progress and liaise with the hospital’s matron, Winifred Connell.
Building bridges over Logan River
HUTCHIES is building a new steel and concrete bridge over the Logan River about four miles north of Jimboomba at a cost of £21,000. Due for completion late 1939, the new 415 feet structure is to replace the old Maclean Bridge – part of the Brisbane-Mt Lindsay section of the Bruce Highway.
Jack wins Win’s hand JACK Hutchinson Snr has announced plans to marry the matron of the Tweed District Hospital, Winifred Connell, who is pictured (right) with his daughterin-law, Mrs Lily May Hutchinson. The couple met during Hutchies’ two-year construction of the new hospital and adjacent nurses’ quarters. Jack was widowed five years ago when his wife Ellen passed away. It will be the first marriage for Miss Connell.
Customers can’t get enough Queensland butter Supplies needed as word spreads our butter’s best
Building a better butter bulkstore THE worldwide popularity of exported Queensland butter has resulted in a major contract for Hutchies near Gladstone. The Port Curtis Dairy Co-operative Association issued a £12,434 contract to Hutchies on March 23, 1939, to build a butter storage facility. The need to store butter for export taxed the Association’s facilities in 1934 and the Board obtained shareholders’ consent to spend £7000 for provision of additional storage on land leased from the Railway Department adjacent to the Gladstone factory. The new building went into operation in 1935 but was unable to keep up with the growing world demand for Australian export butter. On March 16, 1939, the Association decided to proceed with the erection of further buildings to hold another 40,000 boxes of butter. Tenders were called and a contract was awarded to Hutchies a week later on March 23.
Export butter storage facility for the Port Curtis Co-operative Dairy Association.
Father and sons now head up Hutchies FOUNDER and head of Hutchies, John (Jack) Hutchinson, has taken his two sons, Jack ll and Eric, into his business as partners. bu Now the firm will be known N as J. Hutchinson & Sons. Jack Hutchinson Snr estabJ lished the building company lis in 1912 and both of his sons joined him as apprentices jo when they left school in 1912 w and a 1915 respectively. In the past two and a half decades, J. Hutchinson, or Hutchies, as it is affectionately known in the industry, has become one of Queensland’s best known and well respected build1938 w ne ’ es ing companies with work hi tc r Hu Registration fo am. Certificate of te t throughout the state. en em manag
Hutchies’ firm is now officially a family affair. From left, Eric Hutchinson Snr, his baby Eric II and his son, John, as well as Jack III, son of John Hutchinson Jnr (Jack II) who is holding baby daughter, Margaret.
The new company letterhead of J. Hutchinson & Sons.
PM declares Australia at war We join Brits to fight the Hun
AT 9.15 pm on September 3, 1939, Prime Minister Robert Menzies told the people of Australia in a live radio broadcast that, once more, we were at war with Germany. “Fellow Australians, it is my melancholy duty to inform you officially that in consequence of a persistence by Germany in her invasion of Poland, Great Britain has declared war upon her and that, as a result, Australia is also at war. “No harder task can fall to the lot of a democratic leader than to make such an announcement. “Great Britain and France with the cooperation of the British Dominions have struggled to avoid this tragedy. They have, as I firmly believe, been patient. They have kept the door of negotiation open. They have given no cause for aggression. “But in the result their efforts have failed and we are therefore, as a great family of nations, involved in a struggle which we must at all costs win and which we believe in our hearts we will win.” He concluded by saying: “What may be before us we do not know, nor how long the journey... “Our staying power, and particularly the staying power of the mother country, will be best assisted by keeping our production going; by continuing our avocations and our business as fully as we can; by maintaining employment and with it our strength. “May God in his mercy and compassion grant that the world may soon be delivered from this agony.”
Coupon’s new showrooms just the ticket Furnishings spread to sprawling southern suburbs Local dealer draws laughs with talk of bridges COUPON Furniture in Stanley Street, Woolloongabba, has expanded its premises to keep pace with demand for furniture, furnishings and household appliances as Brisbane suburbs spread to the south. Hutchies has remodelled its shopfronts to a design prepared by architects, Shaw and Carlyle. Originally, Woolloongabba grew up around a junction of major roads, known as The Fiveways, which gave access to the South Coast, Ipswich, Darling Downs and New South Wales. A traversing railway line, connecting Brisbane and Kyogle, added to the area’s growing commercial importance and Coupon Furniture was among the first of the shops, banks and businesses that flourished there.
Artist’s impression of Coupon Furniture’s new showrooms in Stanley Street, Woolloongabba.
Well-known car dealer Murray Simpson was also an early supporter of the district. He said people thought that it was strange when he told them he was buying up land in the area. “But, I have great faith in the ’Gabba,” he said.
“People forget it’s only a mile from here to Queen Street in the city centre and, I reckon, one day there will be a bridge from here to there at Kangaroo Point.” Mr Simpson admits many people laugh at his notion of such a bridge linking the south to the CBD.
Banyo selected as learning centre for student priests
The official opening of the Pius Xll Seminary in 1941 was cause for great celebration among the Roman Catholics of Australia.
Company gets architect’s blessing IN a major event for the world’s Roman Catholics, Cardinal Eugene Pacelli, was elected Pope and took the name Pius Xll on March 2, 1939. Closer to home on the same day, Bishops of Queensland decided to establish a seminary in Queensland for the education of students for the priesthood. The Bishops cabled the new Pope requesting his permission to name the proposed seminary after his Holiness. Their request read: “The Bishops of Queensland assembled these days under the presidency of Apostolic Delegate have decided to establish a regional seminary in Brisbane. The election of Your Holiness as Supreme Pontiff has given unbounded joy to ourselves, our clergy and our people. We pray
Seminary named after new Pope Pius Xll God your Pontificate be long blessed and fruitful. With filial homage we implore the Apostolic blessing upon the new seminary and humbly beg the privilege of naming the institution the Pius Xll Regional Seminary for Queensland.” The Pope’s reply, agreeing to their request, was just as effusive. The Cardinal Secretary wrote: “The Holy Father cannot forget that the news of the establishment found him bowed beneath the weight of the tremendous responsibility to which, in the providence of God, he had been summoned on the preceding day. Your
Construction of the seminary buildings got underway in mid 1939.
The Pius Xll Seminary is a simple yet imposing building on a hilltop of 127 acres of land at Banyo, a northern suburb of Brisbane, with a fine view of Moreton Bay.
announcement was a tangible assurance in a trying hour, that he would be sustained in carrying the heavy burden of his high office by the devotion of the Bishops, priests, religious and faithful throughout the world. His shoulders felt as lightened and a sweet solace entered his soul.” Once it was decided to build the Pius Xll Regional Seminary for Queensland, the decision was quickly transformed into reality. The architects were Hennessy and Hennessy and the successful building tenderer was Hutchies at a cost of £53,765. Within two years, the faith and generosity of the Catholics
of Queensland and the skills of the architects and builders built a college at Banyo that stands as a landmark for miles around. The foundation stone was blessed and placed on November 19, 1939 in the presence of the Archbishop and Bishops of the Province of Queensland and a representative gathering of clergy, teaching orders and laity. The Pope Pius Xll Seminary was officially opened by the Apostolic Delegate to Australia, Dr Panico, on April 27, 1941. An earlier attempt to establish a seminary in Queensland had been abandoned and the land used instead for construction of the Mater Hospital.
St Joseph’s Church opens at Kangaroo Point
Tower and cross a new city landmark SUNDAY April 17, 1940, was a day of double celebration – Palm Sunday and the blessing by Archbishop James Duhig of the foundation stone of the new St Joseph’s Church in Leopard Street, Kangaroo Point, built by Hutchies. The new church replaces the previous St Joseph’s Church built in stone in 1886. Church leaders originally had chosen to build in stone because of the doubtful quality of bricks produced in the early colony of Queensland. Unfortunately, the stone selected was immature and over time crumbled away to dust. The recent decision to build in brick was based on the new quality controls of modern brick production. This decision was supported by the architects, J.P. Donoghue and C.W.T. Fulton, as well as Hutchies. In its early years, St Joseph’s was on the outskirts of fledgling Brisbane, but, with land subdivision at The Fiveways, it is now central to seven parishes. The old church, built in a high Gothic style, has been an imposing city landmark on the cliffs at Kangaroo Point and church leaders decreed the new structure should play a similar role. It has been designed in Italian Romanesque style with a 65 feet high tower surmounted by an
imposing wrought iron cross. Archbishop Duhig blessed and opened the church on Sunday, September 29, 1940. Its nave is capable of accommodating a congregation of 500. The floor of the sanctuary is three feet above the nave and is covered in marble, as is the high altar and pulpit. The main entrance in Leopard Street is flanked by a baptistry and belfry. A feature of the front elevation is a large rose window, eight feet in diameter, depicting the four evangelists – Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Contract price was £7,883 and, with furnishings, the final cost was £10,000.
The newly opened Italian Romanesque-style St Joseph’s Church in Kangaroo Point.
Churches stand as solid monuments to the spirit of fine Catholic people Archbishop tells of spread of faith AT the official opening of St Joseph’s Church, Archbishop Duhig revealed that 46 Roman Catholic churches had been opened in Brisbane in the past 28 years at a cost of £250,000. He said a further £250,000
had been spent on alterations to other churches and almost £2 million spent on Catholic schools, colleges and other institutions. “Of the 46 churches I have opened, half are of solid lasting materials which stand as
monuments to the fine spirit of Catholic people,” he said. Parishioners who attended the opening of St Joseph’s gifted £1,500 toward the cost of the church – a great achievement given that St Joseph’s is a parish of working people.
Make-over for western cinema
HUTCHIES has completed work on Charleville’s municipal theatre’s modern cinema makeover. The theatre now boasts a modern facade, extensive alterations internally and new air-conditioning plant. Design work was by well known theatre and cinema architect, George Rae.
Charleville’s new modern cinema movie theatre.
New stars on Ipswich skyline
Gala opening for Ritz THE new Ritz Picture Theatre in Bell Street, Ipswich, built by Hutchies was officially opened by Premier William Forgan Smith on April 26, 1940. The gala event, attended by dignitaries and socialites, featured
films with two of the most popular Hollywood stars of today, Gracie Fields and Gene Autry. The Ritz was designed by Conrad and Gargett, in association with Crick and Furse, of Sydney, and built at a cost of £14,358.
Family builds atop Red Hill
Stylish flats, shops on city site HUTCHIES has completed a family development project, on the corner of Musgrave Road and Confederate Street, in the inner Brisbane suburb of Red Hill. The three-storey commercial and residential complex, designed by John (Jack) Hutchinson Snr, is reminiscent of a similar development he completed in Bury, Lancashire, in the United Kingdom, before he migrated to Australia in 1911. With shop space on the ground level and flats above,
the development is situated high on a hill for breezes and views. As well, it is perfectly positioned with the convenience of the western suburbs commuter tramline running past the front door. Hutchies recycled demolition timber, steel and bricks for much of the project – most of it from the city’s old Town Hall which Hutchies demolished during construction of the new Town Hall Arcade and adjacent Woolworths store.
Hutchies’ own development project in Red Hill.
Rocky’s decision a knock-out win for the local team Council rejects fashionable firms from southern cities ROCKHAMPTON architects, E.M. Hocking and L.T. Palmer, swam against the tide when they were commissioned by the Rockhampton Council in 1937 to design the new council chambers and administration centre for the city. At the time, the Architecture and Building Journal, spearheaded an industry campaign objecting to local architects losing valuable commissions to Sydney and Melbourne. The Journal complained: “There is a type of insufferable snobbishness which finds expression in the depreciation of anything local and in architecture is typified by the placing of fat commissions in the hands of fashionable firms in southern cities.”
Rockhampton Town Hall built by Hutchies is significant as a government building designed by local architects, Hockings and Palmer.
So, a June 1 announcement by the Rockhampton Council gave the local lads reason to cheer. The Council decided to construct administrative offices, including a central hall and foyer, which could be used as an assembly hall, and to appoint local architects, Messrs. Hockings and Palmer, of Rockhampton, as architects for the building. The architectural firm of Hockings and Palmer – prominent in the Rockhampton district for more than 20 years – is
renowned for producing excellent workmanship and attention to detail. Hutchies won the contract to build the project and the foundation stone was laid on March 25, 1939. Two years later, the building was officially opened by State Premier William Forgan Smith on May 24, 1941. Council’s decision to employ local architects was vindicated at the completion of the project which was described as built in an architectural style elegantly
Our bowling Jack...
From the official program for the 1941 Golden Jubilee celebrations of Nudgee College.
combining elements of InterWar Stripped Classical and Art Deco. The Rockhampton Town Hall is similar in style, scale and landscaping as the Rockhampton District Court and Court House precinct. These buildings are prominent in the townscape and make a major contribution to the aesthetics of the bustling city centre. The building is destined to become one of the architects’ most important works.
AS a passionate proponent and extremely adept participant of the sport of lawn bowls, Jack Hutchinson Snr is president of the Yeronga Bowls Club. He is pictured (at far left) with his executive for 1939-40.
Inferno threatens yard HUTCHIES narrowly avoided losing thousands of pounds worth of valuable timber, building materials, oil and kerosene supplies when a fire broke out on the vacant lot adjacent to its Montague Road premises in December 1940. Only the prompt response by the South Brisbane Fire Brigade stopped the blazing inferno, which is believed to have started in a pile of
rubbish, from spreading beyond the fence line and enveloping Hutchies’ office, equipment and building supplies. Considering the intensity of the blaze which attracted dozens of onlookers, including press photographers and reporters, Hutchies’ property sustained only slight damage before the fire was brought under control.
LEFT: This fierce fire threatened materials in Hutchies’ yard (on right of photo).
Aviation inquiry grounds aerodrome plans
Planes popular for people and post A CONTROL tower and an administration building, proposed at Archerfield Aerodrome to improve passenger and postal air transport in Australia, was delayed by an enquiry called by the Department of Civil Aviation into the anomaly of builders’ tenders. Plans for the building had been drawn up by the Commonwealth Government architect in Canberra, with the intention bett, questioned why the lowest of establishing similar build- tender in Brisbane was 50 per ings in Adelaide, Sydney and cent higher than the cost of the Brisbane. successful tenderers for similar The Adelaide project was let buildings in Sydney and Adefor £12,640, Sydney for £12,242, laide. but all Brisbane tenders were Investigations indicated that, rejected when the prices came although the same plans had in at between £19,000 and been provided in the three £21,997. states, no specifications had The Director General of been supplied in Queensland. Civil Aviation, Mr A.H. CorWhen the Brisbane tenders
Hutchies’ construction at Archerfield underway during 1941.
Tender lands high-flying airport job were called again, Hutchies’ bid of £14,858 was accepted in December 1940. Hutchies wasted no time hooking up a telephone line to the site and had foundations down early in the New Year. The construction provided employment for 50 men with a completion date of July 1941. The two-storey brick building, with a glassed in control
New Archerfield Aerodrome Control Tower and Administration Building switched to a military purpose early in 1942.
tower, was intended for use by Departments of Civil Aviation, Post Master General and Customs, as well as the Bureau of Meteorology. Accommodation was planned for airline companies and their passengers and staff including a restaurant, restrooms, lounges, roof garden and reception hall. Before completion and with the World War on Brisbane’s doorstep, the Department of the Interior overrode the Department of Civil Aviation and called for alterations to the specifications, which included stronger concrete roof beams and additional brick partitioning. These were finished by Hutchies in August 1941. The domestic role intended for the Archerfield Control Tower and Administration Centre suddenly switched to a military purpose early in 1942, when the United States Army occupied the building as part of the all-important Allied defence of Australia.
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72 More Than The Truth – Hutchies’ Hundred Years
1942 - 1951
CHAPTER FOUR (4)
WAR ON THE DOORSTEP The Fourth Decade (1942 – 1951) ON February 19, 1942, on a bright, clear summer’s day, war came to Australian shores when Japanese aircraft bombed Darwin. Two attacks, planned and led by the commander responsible for the infamous attack on Pearl Harbour just 10 weeks earlier, killed at least 243 people and wounded more than 400. Despite being a supply base and transit camp for troops, aircraft and ships, Darwin’s defences for the town and harbour were minimal. When the first attacks came, the anti-aircraft artillery were too few in number to prevent massive damage and key public buildings, such as the post office, were destroyed, and the airport was heavily damaged. Plans to defend Australia from an anticipated Japanese invasion and to use Queensland as a support base for the conduct of the war in the Pacific were immediately fast-tracked. •••
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S Brisbane was the capital of Queensland and the most northerly major population centre in Australia, military planning headquarters were set up there, as were a number of important maintenance, communication and supply facilities. General Douglas MacArthur, Commander-inChief of the Allied Forces, Southwest Pacific, was based in the AMP building at the corner of Queen Street and Edward Street in the city, and General Sir Thomas Blamey, Commander-in-Chief of the Australian Forces, used the University of Queensland at St Lucia as his headquarters. Brisbane was an obvious strategic target for Japanese bombing and rapid action had to be taken to protect the population in the event of air raids. The Brisbane City Council was given responsibility for air raid precaution activities, including establishment of an air raid warden system, firefighting systems and the construction of air raid shelters. Just weeks earlier, on Christmas Eve 1941, each Australian state’s Emergency Committee had issued instructions for government, private employers
and private households to start building air raid shelters. The Darwin raids galvanised Brisbane into immediate action. The original regulations required business owners and landlords to provide air raid shelters on properties where there were 30 or more people. Now, updated regulations required shelters on properties where there were more than 15 people – increasing overnight the number of Brisbane property owners affected from 1,000 to 11,300. By April 1942, the Brisbane City Council had approved 420 plans for the erection of air raid shelters on business premises and increased its number of building inspectors to deal with the extra workload. Meanwhile, the proposed public air raid shelters were the work of the Brisbane City Council architect’s office and the Brisbane City architect, F. G. Costello (1941–1952), adopted an optimistic design for the structures. His clever and innovative design for the wartime public shelters meant that, in peace time, the brick More Than The Truth – Hutchies’ Hundred Years 73
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blast walls around them could be removed, leaving
dishwashing sheds and boiler houses, for execution
simple, cantilevered roof concrete structures ideal
on a cost plus fixed fee basis.
for use as bus shelters or general shade. Many of these still exist today in Brisbane.
A budget of 38,000 pounds was allocated for the job. Minutes of the meeting indicate, although the
In less than 12 months, Hutchies built 14 major air
Allied Works Council had money for the war effort,
raid shelters in Queen, Elizabeth, George, Edward and Adelaide Streets, Wickham Terrace and Yeerongpilly. The Australian and American military personnel, who poured into Queensland, also urgently required a wide range of new buildings and facilities. The Queensland Master Builders Association and its president, Jack Hutchinson Snr, liaised with the Allied Works Council to coordinate the building industry for the war effort. The main task was to construct camps to house the one million American troops stationed in Queensland in defence of the South Pacific Region and to build top priority roads, bridges, airports and shipping facilities.
it was stringent with its spending. Those minutes of Hutchinsons’ meeting with the Allied Works Council recorded: “The costs of labour, materials, transport of materials, messing of men etc., should be included in the works cost. The fixed fee must not include any costs not directly connected with the work. An arrangement could be reached as to what proportion of office expenses would be directly concerned with the job.; e.g. employees who would actually be located on the job if the work were further from Brisbane, might in this instance be working in connection with the job in the office. The relevant proportion of their wages could be
Hutchies won at least nine of these significant wartime contracts, including construction of Camp Cable (originally known as Camp Tamborine), near Logan Village in 1942, which demonstrated the
debited to the job cost. Mr Hutchinson then gave the following particulars of his office staff who would be doing work connected with this particular job.
ability of Brisbane builders to act in concert with one another in an emergency. A massive camp, capable of housing 20,000 troops, was built by a handful of contractors in just six weeks, with the total cost in excess of 400,000 pounds. D. K. Payne, a local architect, supervised construction of the camp using 510 workers. In July 1942, Jack Snr and Jack II were called to a critical meeting with representatives of the Allied Works Council to discuss Hutchies’ allotment of work at Camp Cable. It was proposed J. Hutchinson & Sons should submit a detailed estimate of the cost to build 20 messes and kitchens (40ft x 84ft) and two stockade messes and kitchens (20ft x 100ft), all with
1. Mr J. Hutchinson Jnr. who makes estimates, orders materials, checks quantities, etc. 2. Mr Eric Hutchinson – his work was not specified 3. Three females clerks – Miss Cox, Miss Gardener and Miss Roughen, each of whom receive three to three pound ten shillings per week. Mr Hutchinson suggested that on a £25,000 to £30,000 job, £10 per week should be allowed as a works cost to cover the salaries of these officers. This amount was accepted as reasonable. It was agreed that travelling expenses connected with the job would be allowed on a basis of three or four pence per mile – the actual rate to be fixed later.” The Allied Works Council soon realised the local
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builder also could drive a hard bargain, when Jack
military leaders were delighted with the results of
Snr argued convincingly that “having in mind the
the building effort at Camp Cable.
type of road, four pence would be a fair rate for travelling from Brisbane to Tamborine”.
The camp was of particular interest at the time because it was the first major project in Queensland
During examination of the plans it was noted that
for which the Allied Works Council had exclusively
4x2 studs and 5x1½ rafters had been provided for the bath houses, which would have four-inch concrete floors. The Allied Works Council decided that 3x2 studs, 4x1½ rafters and three-inch concrete floors would be sufficient and would be cheaper both in materials and time. A letter written by a J. Hutchinson & Sons’ employee, Thomas Blunden, to J. R. Kemp, Deputy Deputy Director General of Allied Works in 1942, indicated the tight fiscal control on military work also caused concerns on a personal level among the ranks of this ‘joint offensive’. He wrote: “Dear Sir, I would be very much obliged
used Civil Construction Corps forces, under the direction of five major contractors. A glowing report on the building industry’s effort at Camp Cable was produced in February 1943. The report read: “A notable feature of the site layout was the considered and extensive use of existing flora for the concealment of the buildings and other works constructed at the site and the full extent of the undertaking is not discernible to a casual visitor passing through the camp area – an area covering approximately 20 square miles and serviced with almost 40 miles of roadways. The construction of Camp Cable provided the
if you would explain the various differences in the Allied Works Camps here, one is the conditions of management of the huts. For instance, we Hutchinsons’ employees pay at
initial test of what can be accomplished with a large force of Civil Constructional Corps labour and also assisted in firmly establishing in this State, the efficient administration and constructional
the rate of 25 shillings per week mess and seven shillings rent for the use of the huts, whereas Stewart Bros employees pay 25 shillings for mess and free hut accommodation which shows an advantage of seven shillings for the latter men, then again we are compelled to take Saturday and Sunday off on alternative weekends which means for one week we receive just on £5 and I think you will agree is not enough for the war effort we came here to give the Allied Council in the way of doing our best to help in a speedy Allied victory (sic). Thanking you in participation, Yours Faithfully, Thomas Blunden.” Despite mutterings in the ranks, the Allied
functions of the then new organisation. Roadworks, general camp structures, warehouses, electrical and water supply facilities and complete hospital and medical units have been provided. Difficulties of materials supply and transport were evident, but being inevitable under existing conditions, these troubles are unworthy of detailed enumeration; however it is estimated that 3,000,000 super feet of timber and 30 miles of water and drain pipes were obtained and carried, mainly by motor transport, over a 40 mile haul to the site. A feature of the project which added greatly to the general efficiency of the works was the manner
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in which the large body of workers adapted themselves to new conditions and surroundings. The bulk of these men were brought from
Furthermore,
government
jobs,
particularly
those earmarked as war effort projects, produced
southern cities and in the majority of cases were
extremely low profit margins, while, at the same time, opportunities in the private sector had all but
unused to general construction camp conditions.”
dried up completely.
The report concluded that work started on July 27, 1943 and was scheduled to be 90 per cent complete by September 30, when the bulk of the workforce would be transferred to other urgent works. In fact, on the September 30 deadline, Camp Cable was five per cent ahead of schedule. During the war years, Hutchies carried out other projects for the Allied Works Council, including construction of 12 buildings at Downlands College, Toowoomba; sinking of a new well at Cowan Cowan; a meat store at Pentland; a hospital and convalescent home at Warwick; buildings at Talmoi; provision of prefabricated huts; new buildings at Hughenden; dormitories at Rocklea; accommodation and huts
On top of a gross shortage of construction materials and a lack of investor confidence, there was a shortage of labour as men – and women – joined up to fight in the war. However, on the positive side, the war years did boost Queensland’s population and introduced heavy manufacturing industries to the state. As well, to help overcome the scarcity of skilled labour and the shortage of materials – proving the adage ‘necessity is the mother of invention’ –
at the Naval Depot in Alice Street, Brisbane; an Australian Broadcasting Commission facility in Brisbane; and a drum factory at Bulimba. The War ended in Europe in May 1945 when
Queensland (February, 1943) recorded the impact of war on the local building industry: “The Civil Constructional Corps of the Allied Works Council is engaged on a record building
Germany surrendered to the Allies, however, it would be almost another four months before peace was declared in Australia with the capitulation of Japan. Almost one million Australians served in World War II – at home and abroad. Approximately 40,000 Australians lost their lives and many thousands more were wounded or injured in the course of their military service. Despite the availability of military defence work, overall, the War had a devastating impact on the building industry at home. The demand and drain on materials, services and labour was enormous and military projects took precedence over all private work.
programme in various parts of Queensland. Many thousands of men are working at top pressure, but vital defence works in this state will require many hundreds more. Work being done includes the building of camps, hospitals, stores, roads, wharves and aerodromes. Every available tradesman in Queensland has been called up for the work, and other states are being drawn on for men. So urgent is the programme that it was officially stated that more than 1000 carpenters as well as allied tradesmen were still needed. The war’s effect on building has been enormous. With the exception of essential work, there is practically no private building.
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prefabricated buildings emerged as an alternative and popular construction method and standard designs for many structures evolved. The Architecture and Building Journal of
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In Brisbane very few Architects remain in private
founded with Sir Manual Hornibrook a driving force to instil professionalism in the local building
practice, and the same applies to builders.” The article continued prophetically:
industry.
“The leeway after the war to be made up will be gigantic. What effect this will have on the public
Jack II and Eric became Foundation Fellows, with Jack being Foundation Secretary for the Queensland
remains to be seen. For example, domestic work will take years to return to normal, and prices will soar compared to pre-war figures. Labour will be expensive and the same applies to materials.” J. Hutchinson & Sons did manage to survive the war years and, as the manufacturing sector took off in post-war Queensland, its earlier focus on warehouse, office, retail, private school, church and hospital buildings expanded to incorporate industrial buildings. Initially, the company prospered and Hutchies entered the new decade as a well recognised, highly respected and significant player in the local
Chapter. That same year, Jack II’s son, 17-year-old Jack III, attended his first J. Hutchinson & Sons’ Christmas party at the Baroona Hall in Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace, in inner Brisbane. It was there on that summer day – amid the family picnic atmosphere [which is now a longheld Hutchies’ tradition] the lanky, sandy-haired schoolboy first caught sight of pretty June Smith, daughter of William (Bill) Pratt Smith, Hutchies’ valued company foreman labourer. Jack recalled, “She was just 14 and tanned with a mop of curly hair.” Both the challenges and the opportunities thrown up during the war years had been embraced by J. Hutchinson & Sons. Yet, as the building industry
industry. By now, Jack II had moved to the family holiday home at Surfers Paradise and Eric’s son, John, had started work at J. Hutchinson & Sons. In 1951, the Australian Institute of Builders was
was poised to enter a new and exciting phase – what would become known as the post-war boom – noone imagined Hutchies was ultimately about to face some of its hardest tests ever during the unfolding of the next decade.
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Yanks’ mini-city mushrooms in the bush The massive camp is able to accommodate 35,000 US troops at any time.
Builders join forces for the war effort RESIDENTS of Logan Village, near Mount Tamborine, woke recently to find they had been invaded – but it was a friendly invasion by three companies of the US Army’s 32nd Division. Troops arrived by train and set up a mini-city consisting of hundreds of tents along Tamborine Road. The Americans’ arrival is part of a massive Allied forces buildup in the area to defend Australia and to attack the enemy in the Pacific. They are camped at Jimboomba, Tamborine and
One of the 92 mess kitchens at Camp Cable feeding the soldiers.
Road to victory starts at Tamborine Beaudesert, while the Australians are camped at Maclean, Jimboomba, Tamborine and Canungra. Americans changed the name of nearby Camp Tamborine to Camp Cable and have built Camp Cable Road to link with Jimboomba. All roads have been sealed and culverts and bridges built creating a main supply route between the camp and the port of Brisbane. Although the road has been upgraded, it continues to twist and turn through the trees, providing convoys of men and materials with natural cover from possible enemy air attack. A special railway spur line also has been built from Logan Village, through Camp Cable and on to Canungra, providing an alternative supply line. Now the temporary tent city has given way to a more permanent base consisting of 122 latrines, 92 mess kitchens, 96 bath houses, 156 tankstands, 24 storage sheds as well as a
hospital and infirmaries. Water is being pumped from the Albert River providing 12,000 gallons an hour. Hutchies – along with several other civilian building firms – was a major player in the construction of the massive purpose-built camp. A theatre has been built to entertain the troops and VIPs who have made appearances
include General MacArthur and Eleanor Roosevelt. More than one million American soldiers are expected to pass through Brisbane on their way to the war zones and Camp Cable will make a major contribution to the effort being able to accommodate 35,000 troops at any time. Camp Cable has had a big impact on the local economy and has provided business opportunities for many Queensland companies, including Hutchies.
Several civilian construction companies worked in concert to bring Camp Cable to fruition.
Jap sub sinks US ship in Aussie seas
Purpose-built camp dedicated to dead GI ON April 22, 1942 the United States of America’s 32nd Infantry Division, The Red Arrows, arrived in Australia and trained at Camp Adelaide. In July that year, the 129th and the 120th Field Artillery units of the 32nd left Adelaide for a new camp called Camp Tamborine near Logan Village south of Brisbane. Most of the personnel were sent overland by train, but others were sent by sea. While the convoy was off the
New South Wales coast, one of the ships was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine and Sergeant Gerald Cable, Service Company, 126th Infantry, from Michigan, was killed. When the 32nd moved into their new camp at Tamborine they called it Camp Cable in memory of the first of their Division to die in the Australian campaign. Hutchies was a major contractor in the construction of the massive purpose-built camp.
Declaration of war on Japan Sergeant Gerald O. Cable.
PRIME Minister John Curtin gave the following address to the nation on ABC Radio on December 8, 1941, advising that Australia was at war with Japan. “Men and women of Australia, we are at war with Japan. “That has happened because, in the first instance, Japanese naval and air forces launched an unprovoked attack on British and United States territory; because our vital interests are imperilled and because the rights of free people in the whole Pacific are assailed. “As a result, the Australian Government this afternoon took the necessary steps which will mean that a state of war exists between Australia and Japan. “Tomorrow, in common with the United Kingdom, the United States of America and the Netherlands East Indies governments, the Australian Government will formally and solemnly declare the state of war it has striven so sincerely and strenuously to avoid. “Throughout the whole affair, and despite discouragement, the Australian Govern-
Prime Minister John Curtin in deep discussion with General Douglas MacArthur, Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Forces, Southwest Pacific, who is based in the AMP building at the corner of Queen Street and Edward Street, Brisbane.
ment and its representatives abroad struggled hard to prevent a breakdown of discussions. “Australia encouraged the United States to retain the diplomatic initiative on behalf of the democratic powers.
“We did not want war in the Pacific. “The Australian Government has repeatedly made it clear – as have the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and the Netherlands East Indies – that
if war came to the Pacific it would be of Japan’s making.” More recently, on March 26, 1942, Mr Curtin met with General Douglas MacArthur to discuss the Allied forces’ war effort and national defence strategies.
City scrambles to build air-raid shelters Darwin raid a dire warning of what’s to come FOLLOWING the shock bombing of Darwin on February 19, 1942, which killed at least 243 people and wounded more than 400, plans to build air-raid shelters throughout the city of Brisbane are being fast-tracked. Although England and its Commonwealth countries have been at war with Germany since September 1939, the hostilities suddenly became global after the horrific bombing on December 7, 1941 of the American fleet at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii by Japanese carrier-borne aircraft. With the USA now at war and based on our shores and Australia already a target, more attacks are imminent. Each Australian state’s Emergency Committee had already issued instructions for government, private employers and private households to immediately start building air-raid shelters. In the Protection of Persons and Property Order No. 1, gazetted 23 December 1941, Premier William Forgan Smith, with powers conferred by Regulation 35a, National Security (General) Regulations, ordered the Brisbane City Council to construct 200 public surface shelters in the city area. While the government is responsible for public shelters, employers and property owners are responsible for private shelters. Hutchies is contributing to this effort and, in less than 12 months, has built 14 major air raid shelters throughout Brisbane. Government efforts to protect the population in the event of air raids have included heavy anti-aircraft batteries in a ring around the city and coastal artillery batteries on Bribie and Moreton Islands. Above ground salt water pipes accessing
Air raid shelters line Ann Street.
Firefighting pumps and pipes tapping into the nearby river run the length of Brisbane’s Elizabeth Street past public air raid shelters.
the river have been laid along city streets to aid in any necessary firefighting. Almost two miles of covered trenches have been constructed in 13 public parks, including 1,000 feet of concrete-pipe covered trench in the Botanic Gardens, and 500 feet of the same in Victoria Park. It is calculated that one person could be accommodated by each foot of trench. The air raid shelters built by the Brisbane City Council can hold 70 people and are designed and built to withstand the blast of a 500-pound bomb bursting 50 feet away. Where possible, they are sited under fig trees to help with camouflage. The public air raid shelters, the work of the City Architect’s Office, are the design of the Brisbane City Council architect, F.G. Costello. In a recent address delivered to the Constitutional Club in Brisbane on February 1942, Costello gave a public assurance that “without sacrificing the primary requirements of shelter from air attack, I have endeavoured in our Council buildings to so plan the shelters that they will fit into schemes of improvement which we hope will proceed immediately after the war”. He has designed the shelters so they can be recycled, after the threat of war ends, as part of the city parkland infrastructure and used as bus stops, sun and rain shelters and public toilets in peace time. The first of Costello’s reusable designs is the pillbox with
double-cantilevered roof slab. They have four central piers supporting the roof slab, which allow for the removal of all four blast walls. The roof slab is intended to have at least four inches of concrete. The second design is the pillbox with single-cantilevered roof slab. These are designed so that three brick blast walls can be removed, leaving a concrete back wall and five brick piers at the front. The third design is built with a stone rear wall, instead of concrete. When the three brick blast walls are removed they can be replaced by six stone piers at the front providing a shelter with a rear stone wall and six matching stone colonnades at the front. When the war ends, modification of the military installations into useful and attractive public use structures for peace time, could provide ongoing work for many years for Brisbane builders, including Hutchies.
Expansion to produce more industrial gas Industry puts blowtorch to enemy’s belly TO keep pace with the demand of manufacturers in the war effort, Commonwealth Industrial Gases has been involved in a major expansion program in Queensland since the outbreak of hostilities – and Hutchies is doing its bit to help. Since 1940, the industrial use of oxygen has grown at double the rate of electricity consumption in Australia, with a substantial proportion of the oxygen being produced used in the metal working fields for oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. The latest expansion during 1942 consists of additions to the CIG factory at Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead, designed by architects, Shaw and Robinson, and built by Hutchies. Production of industrial gas in Queensland first started in 1922 when Queensland Oxygen established a small works in Newstead Terrace, Newstead, on the banks of the Brisbane River. Use of the new technology was slow in the beginning, but demand grew and, in 1935, Queensland Oxygen joined the CIG group. In 1936, new premises were erected and the works moved to Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead. Industrial oxygen and nitrogen are manufactured by the liquefaction process where atmospheric air is cooled until it becomes a liquid at minus 312.7° F, when the major components, oxygen and nitrogen, are separated.
Battle of Brisbane Fighting broke out at several American troop canteens around Brisbane but the ground floor of the American PX, on the corner of Creek and Adelaide Streets in the city, was completely destroyed when it bore the brunt of the violence.
Aussie killed as our boys slug it out with the Yanks THE rivalry between Australian and American troops reached flashpoint this week in November 1942 with an outbreak of alcohol-fuelled violence in the city streets – killing one soldier and wounding many more. This disgraceful escalation of rivalry and violence, which resulted in one young Australian being shot dead, has been dubbed the ‘Battle of Brisbane’. There have been a number of clashes between Australian and American troops before, but nothing to rival what transpired this week when literally hundreds of troops fought viciously in city streets over two days. Some estimates have the total number involved in the fighting up to 2000. No-one can deny the presence of thousands of American troops in Australian cities and towns is causing changes to our way of life. Already, many hotels, theatres, clubs and restaurants have extended opening hours to Saturday and Sunday – traditionally a time when many are shut for business. And certainly many new tastes and fashions
are being introduced by our American visitors who are generally friendly and well-liked by most Australians. But the American troops are much better paid than our Aussie boys, they have much smarter styled uniforms and they have access to many popular consumer items such as cigarettes, alcohol, chocolates and silk stockings in their PX (a shopping store set up only for American defence personnel). As a result, the American troops are popular with many local ladies whom they are able to wine and dine and win over with their gifts. Many of our Aussie boys have also been embarrassed and shocked by the way the US troops so openly show their affection for our ladies in public. Unfortunately, this fraternising is one of the main causes of the escalating rivalry and jealousy. Newspaper reports have summed up the Australian troops’ opinion of the American boys as being “over paid, over sexed and over here”.
Lovely flavours from beautiful factory
Tropical thirst for ice cream HUTCHIES carried out additions to the factory of Peter’s Arctic Delicacy, in Boundary Street, South Brisbane, during 1943. The factory, which already manufactures ice cream with state-ofthe-art equipment, now is planning a beautifully landscaped setting – in the hope it will become known as the ‘garden factory’. A series of 1000 gallon stain-
Artist’s impression of the planned tropical setting for the South Brisbane ice cream factory.
less steel holding vats are used to mix milk, cream, cane sugar and flavouring before being passed to a bank of continuous automatic ice cream freezers each of which churn and freeze the mix into ice cream at the rate of 400 gallons per hour. A fleet of trucks then deliver the ice cream to shopkeepers and their eager customers.
The latest technology produces the simple pleasure of flavoured ice cream from the Peter’s Arctic Delicacy factory.
Production keeps in step with demand Queensland shoes sold interstate
It takes many skilled hands at Thomas Dixon’s to take care of Australian feet with production of quality shoes.
WELL established Queensland shoe manufacturer, Thomas Dixon, of Montague Road, West End, has started a domestic export drive to sell shoes in all other Australian states. To cater for increased manufacture, Hutchies has been engaged to expand the factory. Thomas Dixon first arrived from England in 1873 and established a tannery in Brisbane. As leather found a ready market in the
growing township, Dixon progressed to the manufacture of footwear in 1878 to supply the needs of the local population. In 1910 he built a brick factory at West End and made shoes which are sold the length and breadth of Australia. Branch offices now carry a comprehensive range of stock in all capital cities, but the shoes continue to be manufactured in Queensland. While the manufacture of shoes retains
many of its traditional craft skills, there are more than 200 single operations to produce a pair of quality shoes. As a result, new techniques and many automatic and semi-automatic specialised machines are being introduced to the production line at the newly expanded factory to ensure that peak efficiency is maintained. Thomas Dixon is planning one of the most modern shoe manufacturing plants in Australia.
Boring company makes exciting discovery WITH Australia being one of the driest nations on earth, the Intercolonial Boring Company (IBC) has played a major role in development of the nation’s primary industry since the 1880s. A policy of continuous development and expansion has enabled the company to become one of the largest manufactur-
Driller’s interest in oil turns to water ers and retailers of water raising equipment in Australia. Expansion has needed more staff, so Hutchies recently completed construction of new amenities at the company’s
HUTCHIES is carrying out additional work on the Biloela Hospital for architects, Donoghue and Fulton. The hospital was built 13 years ago in 1931.
Brick extensions completed HUTCHIES finished brick extensions to the Darling Downs Bacon Cooperative Association’s factory at Lytton Road, Doboy in 1944.
headquarters at Yeerongpilly, in Brisbane. The Intercolonial Boring Company’s story in Queensland started in 1888, when a Canadian company, known as Intercolonial Deep Well Boring and Manufacturing Company, considered there was oil to be found in Queensland and commenced drilling operations. Of course, they did not find oil, but they did find water – and lots of it in the artesian and sub-artesian basins – forging a strong pioneering link with Australia’s farmers and pastoralists. In 1908, the name of the company changed to Intercolonial
Boring Company to carry on the business of boring and drilling wells and to manufacture, buy and sell drilling plants, artesian drilling tools, merchandise and machinery. In 1915, the company bought land at Yeerongpilly to expand further. Since then, the company has become one of the largest manufacturers of water raising equipment in Australia.
Allies reign supreme with victory in Europe ON May 8, 1945, peace was declared in Europe after the Allied forces formally accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany. This happy day has been declared Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day. On April 30, after Adolf Hitler committed suicide during the Battle of Berlin, the President of Germany, Karl Dönitz, sought a conditional surrender with the western Allied forces. But, after a week of unsuc-
US troops read the good news of Germany’s surrender.
Huns defeated but Japs defiant cessful negotiations, Donitz finally agreed to an unconditional surrender. The act of military surrender was signed early on the morning of May 7, at Dwight Eisenhower’s headquarters in Rheims, France, and on May 8 in Berlin, Germany. Under the terms of the
surrender, all German military operations ceased at 11:01pm on May 8. More than a million people celebrated in the streets to mark the end of war in the European theatre. In London, jubilant crowds massed in Trafalgar Square and outside the gates of Bucking-
ham Palace, where King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Prime Minister Winston Churchill, appeared on the balcony before the cheering throng. The young Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret wandered anonymously among the ordinary people and took part in the euphoric celebrations.
Acting Premier Hanlon endorses growth South bank is industrial hub for Brisbane SOUTH Brisbane is becoming a major industrial and manufacturing centre in Brisbane, with easy access to the river and good proximity to the city centre, as well as its road and rail links to Queensland and other states. Along with Hutchies, companies which have established themselves there include Evans Deakin, Queensland Glass and Brisbane Gas. Growth in the area was endorsed by the Acting Premier, Mr Hanlon, who said recently: “Queensland’s main problem is not to secure dispersal of existing industries, which might add to our disabilities as an outlying state, but to ensure that new industries are established here in the best locations.”
The Paulsen and Leaver building, Montague Road, South Brisbane, built by Hutchies is attracting praise.
With Montague Road being the main focus in the growing industrial area, two new buildings on the opposite corners at the Grey Street end of Montague Road, have created a fine entrance to the precinct. Architecture, Building, Structural Engineering, of September 1945, reported: “Both are brick structures and their designs form a pleasant contrast in appearance, the building of Paulsen and Leaver,
built by Mr J. Hutchinson, relying on straight lines to achieve a look of modernity, while the new premises of Pauls Ice Cream, now nearing completion, features some fine architectural lines and a most modern approach to the entrance. “Mr T. Dennis is the builder of this twostorey, well-lighted building which affects a large cantilever awning on the Montague Road frontage.”
Peace in the Pacific Japan surrenders
AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Ben Chifley has announced the end of the war against Japan. In a radio broadcast he said: “Fellow citizens, the war is over. The Japanese Government has accepted the terms of surrender imposed by the Allied Nations and hostilities will now cease. The reply by the Japanese Government to the note sent by Britain, the United States, the USSR and China, has been received and accepted by the Allied Nations. At this moment let us offer thanks to God. Let us remember those whose lives were given that we may enjoy this glorious moment and may look forward to a peace which they have won for us.” By the beginning of 1945, Australians had been at war for more than five years. In Europe, the Germans surrendered on May 7, just a week after the suicide of Adolf Hitler. Three months later, on August 6 and 9, American bombers dropped atomic bombs on two Japanese cities, Hiroshima and Nagasaki. On the following day, the Japanese government announced its willingness to accept peace terms but, as negotiations failed, bombing resumed. On August 14, during an air raid against Japan, President Truman announced Japan’s unconditional surrender. The Japanese ceased fighting on August 15, 1945, and on September 2, 1945, formally surrendered to the Allies in a ceremony on the deck of the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay. Other Japanese surrenders took place in the field across Asia and the Pacific. Almost one million Australians served in what has become known as World War II. Approximately 40,000 died and many thousands more were wounded or injured in the course of their military service.
Prime Minister Chifley announces the news all Australians have been waiting to hear.
Sheltering from weather not bombs
Converted pillbox style public air raid shelters in the city now protect commuters from the elements.
PUBLIC air raid shelters, built to protect Brisbane people from bombs during the war, are now sheltering those same people from the vagaries of the weather. As designed by the Brisbane City Council architect, F.G. Costello, the purpose-built bomb shelters are being converted into attractive public sun and rain shelters in parks, at bus stops, tram stops and as public toilet blocks. Mr Costello deliberately designed the shelters so they could be recycled in peace time. One of his most popular designs was the pillbox style shelter with double-cantilevered roof slab of at least four inches of concrete. They had four central piers supporting the roof slab, which allowed for the removal of all four blast walls.
US hospital brought back to life at Banyo Seminary dormitory for student priests IN October, 1946, thanks to Hutchies, 34 new students rooms were opened at the Roman Catholic Pius XII Seminary at Banyo, in a building which had served a previous life as a United States Army Hospital many miles away. The original plan for the Hutchies-built Seminary had allowed for building of an additional wing to provide more accommodation for student priests. However, when the need arose in 1945, it was impossible to proceed because of the wartime shortage of labour and materials. By good fortune, a two-storey building of timber and fibro-cement, which had been used as an American hospital during the war, came on the market at Stuartholme Convent in Toowong. The building was secured for the Seminary by their Lordships the Bishops of the Province, demolished and transported to
The new accommodation wing for student priests at Banyo’s Pius XII Seminary was painted cream and green to blend in with the existing buildings.
Banyo to be rebuilt as before. The material began arriving in July 1945. Hutchies began reconstruction in August and, despite a continuing shortage of extra materials, the building was ready for occupation in October 1946. The brown exterior was painted cream and the red-cross roof painted green to match the Seminary’s cream brick walls and green tile roof. Running water was provided in each
Building tailored for clothing manufacture BUILDING is proceeding on the first of four main blocks which will comprise the large clothing factory being erected for Stirling Henry Ltd at Whinstanes in Brisbane. The factory was designed by associate architects Kenwood and Hoile, Sydney, and the first section is being built by Hutchies, under the supervision of Bligh and Jessup, architects, of Brisbane. The block is 264 feet in length and has a floor area of about 16,000 square feet. Construction is in brick and structural steel, with an asbestos roof.
room and a well-equipped bathroom block provided on both levels. Although the addition is not up to the standard of the existing building, it is attractive in its own right and, at a time of acute housing shortage, it is a boon to the Seminary and the student priests who dwell in it. The architect was Hennessy and Hennessy and Hutchies’ contract price was £2,720.
Flag falls for start of new cab depot
Blue and White Cabs new headquarters under construction by Hutchies. LEFT: New clothing factory under construction at Whinstanes features large glass windows for natural light.
A NEW service station and depot for Blue and White Cabs is currently under construction at the corner of Quay Street and Eagle Terrace in Brisbane city.
It is being built in brick and steel by Hutchies to the design of architects Bligh and Jessup. Contract price is £23,191 with completion due in mid 1950.
Building first in structural steel since the war
General Rubber’s new premises will be a monument to 35 years’ steady progress.
General Rubber rebounds after the war GENERAL Rubber’s new premises under construction in the city by Hutchies are of historic significance to Brisbane. Not only will it offer the latest in tyre and rubber technology, but it signals the welcome return to steel structural construction in the city. The new building in Perry Street, Brisbane, is of brick and steel and is the first of its kind to be built since the war. The steel girders are from Drysdale and Ridgeway and the engineer is H.V. Browne,
of Alexander and Browne, Queen Street, Brisbane. The building is being erected by Hutchies for Brisbane architects, Bligh and Jessup. On completion, the building will represent the culmination of 35 years of steady progress and will stand as a monument to the capable and efficient service for which the name General Rubber has been outstanding for so long. With its completion, a plan will come into
operation to provide motorists, transport businesses, industries and all types of agricultural plant, tractors, graders and earth moving equipment with a total tyre and rubber service that will bring new standards of efficiency and economy. While the supply of new tyres, tubes, recaps, retreads and batteries always will be the main object of General Rubber, several new subsidiary services such as car washing, polishing and greasing will be provided.
Security Shoes slip into Annerley Shortages slow progress A NEW factory for Security Shoes and Slipper Company at St Kilda Place, Annerley, is nearing completion by Hutchies’ after three years of effort to overcome shortages of materials and hold-ups caused by building control regulations. Comprising 16,000 square feet, the factory was occupied finally in June 1948 but more work is being carried out. Architect is E.F. Trewern, Brisbane.
Security Shoe and Slipper Company’s new factory at Annerley.
St Margaret’s new assembly hall and classrooms.
St Margaret’s builds for the future DURING the current decade, Hutchies has undertaken a series of major projects at St Margaret’s School, Albion, under the supervision of architects, Lange L. Powell Dods and Thorpe. The work has included new brick and tile classrooms, dormitory, assembly hall, music room, commercial room and staff rooms. A fund was started as early as 1939 to build an assembly hall large enough to accommodate the whole school but the war intervened. Plans were restarted after the war and Hutchies began the first major expansion project of classrooms, dormitories and assembly hall which were completed in 1949. LEFT: Hutchies has completed extensions to the Darnell Music Block at St Margaret’s.
Dedication draws a full house to new church Honour to district’s war dead
The Coorparoo Presbyterian Memorial Church.
THE new brick Coorparoo Presbyterian Memorial Church, built by Hutchies, was officially opened and dedicated on Sunday, November 11, 1951. So large was the congregation at the ceremony that the service was relayed to the church hall. The offering on the day reflected the large turnout with a collection of £250. Memorial gifts dedicated included stained-glass windows, communion table and elders’
chairs, pulpit and furnishing, Bible, honour board, electric clock, carillon, congregational seats, hymn boards, porch light, jardinieres, plants, bookcase, hymn books, seats for Sunday school and lectern for fellowship use. The foundation stone for the new brick church was laid on May 20, 1950. Architect was T. H. Cross and Hutchies’ contract price was £9,282 with £2,750 for the purchase of a manse.
Local Wunderlich tilery the world’s most modern
Terracotta tiles are produced at this Wunderlich factory at Northgate using the latest scientific production methods in the world.
HUTCHIES has continued its long and successful relationship with tile manufacturer, Wunderlich, with construction of a tilery at Blitzinger Road, Northgate, valued at £76,682. Hutchies’ had ongoing work for Wunderlich at a factory built at Ferny Grove in 1928 and built a new large factory at Gaythorne in 1936. More recently, work started at Northgate in 1949 and included factory, kilns, drying chambers, stack, pump house, wash and toilet blocks, cottage, house, store, fences, drains and garages. Work also included the pit, well test sinking, road and power line. Wunderlich imported the popular Mar-
Tiles laying foundation for hemisphere’s largest seilles pattern terracotta tiles from France until the beginning of the first World War. When importation ceased due to hostilities, Wunderlich established tileries at Rosehill in Sydney and at Brunswick in Melbourne and started production in 1916. Wunderlich had produced metal ceilings and architectural work in Brisbane since the early 1900s but clay tiles were not manufactured locally until the company set up a factory at Ferny Grove in 1928. Since the easing of restrictions for the building industry after the recent Second World War, there has been great demand
for terracotta tiles from the industrial, commercial and domestic sectors. Although the Ferny Grove tilery has been extended and modernised over its lifespan, it is unable to cope with the demand. As a result, work began on the Northgate tilery and on completion, it will be one of the most modern in the world, with production based on the latest scientific methods. Wunderlich has plans to establish factories in South Australia and Tasmania with the goal to become the largest manufacturer of terracotta tiles in the Southern Hemisphere.
Large church for tiny town Rural ‘cathedral’ to seat 1000
Construction of Hatton Vale’s eye-catching new ‘cathedral’ is underway.
THE impressive new Apostolic Church at Hatton Vale, via Laidley, being built by Hutchies will seat a congregation of 1000 people. Construction is of brick with concrete foundations and floor and an arched ceiling. The building is so large that it is already being commonly referred to as a cathedral. Architect is J.P. Donaghue, Cusick and Edwards. Following the start of construction of the imposing church, Hutchies has also been contracted to build shops and offices in Laidley at a cost of £7,208. Hutchies’ team is camping at the Laidley Showgrounds during construction.
Supplier helps drive Australia’s automotive industry PAYEN, Byrne and Blackford – a Brisbane-based company that makes and supplies gaskets and washers to Australia’s automotive industry – is a success story that started in 1940 on borrowed money in a tin shed, owned by one of the partner’s parents. Ten years on, Hutchies has won a £16,808 contract for industrial construction for the expanding company. The business started as a partnership between C.B. Byrne and E.C. Blackford on borrowed capital of £600. The partnership, trading as Byrne and Blackford, produced gaskets and washers in a tin shed owned by Byrne’s parents in High Street, Lutwyche in Brisbane’s north. The main piece of equipment was a press purchased for £20. Within six months, the partnership had a staff of three and it was necessary to extend the shed. In 1942, demand meant a move to larger premises in Barry Parade, Brisbane. Soon after, the office and
Hutchies entered into an industrial contract at Eagle Farm with Payen, Byrne and Blackford, as part of the gasket company’s continued growth.
Deal sealed for gasket company’s HQ stock section moved to the corner of Wharf and Adelaide Street to allow expansion of the production section. By 1944, the staff had grown to 30 and another move was made to New Farm. With development of interstate trading and production of copper and asbestos gaskets, the business continued to grow and, in 1947, a new site was acquired at Eagle Farm. Continuous expansion had
stretched the young company’s financial resources and, in 1948, an association with UKbased Engineering Components was arranged. and the title of the company became Payen, Byrne and Blackford. Hutchies’ won the £16,808 contract for industrial construction for the new entity of Payen, Byrne and Blackford Pty Ltd. Repco Limited, Australia’s largest producer of automotive
parts, has flagged an interest in entering into a partnership agreement with Engineering Components to continue the expansion of the success story of Payen, Byrne and Blackford. Currently, the company plays a vital role in production and maintenance of motor transport in Australia as well as supplying a wide and varied market in production and replacement of washers and gaskets in industrial and domestic applications.
New beginning at the end of the line
Church at tram terminus
New Methodist Church at West Ashgrove is under construction by Hutchies.
WHILE the tram terminus at West Ashgrove may be the end of the line for some people, a church being built nearby will offer a new beginning for many. The new Methodist Church, designed by architects H. M. Cook and W. J. Kerrison, is being built by Hutchies. Foundation stone for the
new church was laid on July 22, 1951. The church is in a prominent position on a triangular site with streets on two sides. The impressive building is constructed of brick, with buttressed outer walls, cream copings and a terracotta tiled roof.
Hutchies’ Christmas – a real ‘family’ affair
Pictured at the wheel is Jack II’s son, John Collins Hutchinson (Jack III) who has been working in his holidays at Hutchies’. The 17-year-old school boy will be at his first Hutchies’ Christmas party this year.
IT’S that time of year again when the entire Hutchinson & Sons’ ‘family’ comes together for our traditional Christmas break-up party. This year it is being held at the Baroona Hall in Caxton Street, Petrie Terrace, in inner Brisbane. These much enjoyed family picnic style parties are fast becoming a Hutchies’ tradition.
Merry Christmas to all of Hutchies’ “family”
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CHAPTER FIVE (5)
THE BITTERSWEET YEARS The Fifth Decade (1952 – 1961) THE 1950s would prove to be bittersweet years for J. Hutchinson & Sons and for its individual family members. In 1952, Jack III left school and started at Hutchies as an apprentice carpenter while studying quantity surveying at the Queensland Institute of Technology at night. Later that same year, as a young apprentice, Jack III went to the annual company picnic at Maclean Bridge, near Jimboomba.
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N those days, it was the tradition that employees attending the picnics were picked up by bus from their suburbs and afterwards dropped safely back home. Also a tradition at the annual picnics was a company ute with a keg of cold beer on the back. Inevitably, late in the afternoon, singing would break out and it was there young Jack first heard ‘The Wild Colonial Boy’ in a unique rendition by Irish labourer, Pat Scully – a firm favourite ever after. He had fond memories of the Maclean Bridge location as one of the many building sites throughout Queensland he had visited with his father and, at the time, he had been in awe of the deep sea diver, fitted with a steel hard-hat and hand compressor, working underwater on the bridge pylons. Jack III’s fondness for Maclean Bridge was enhanced each subsequent year when he saw young June Smith at the annual picnics. In 1954, Jack, as usual, was hanging around the Smith family’s picnic basket and Mrs Smith thought he was after some of her apple pie.
But it was her pretty young daughter, June, he was far more interested in and, eventually, he plucked up the courage to ask her to partner him in the threelegged race. Despite a faltering start, when June took off with the wrong leg, their relationship did get off on the right foot and Jack later wrote to the 17-year-old trainee nurse asking her out to the pictures. Four years on, after June graduated from nursing, they married on December 6, 1958. They moved into the shell of their new home with bare concrete floors, a bed base on four bricks, some borrowed furniture, concrete tubs and an electric copper. June Hutchinson recalled they paid the house off on a weekly wage of 25 pounds. “This left little money for outings,” she said. “But it’s amazing what young love can cope with.” First-born child, John Scott Hutchinson (Jack IV – but known as Scott), arrived on August 13, 1959, followed later by siblings Lindy, Wendy and Kenneth. In the early 1950s, Hutchies was very much a More Than The Truth – Hutchies’ Hundred Years 93
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family firm – Eric’s son, John, worked as a site
War success in Australia during the early 1950s.
foreman and his brother, Eric II, had started his carpentry apprenticeship, as had Jack III.
Initially, it did a swathe of work for well known clients such as Associated Tobacco; Presbyterian
But, by 1955, Jack III had left to complete the
Church; James Hardy; Nestle Foods; General Rubber;
work experience section of his Quantity Surveying
Methodist Church; Congregational Church Union of
Diploma at the State Department of Works; John had a sizeable win with the state’s Golden Casket and decided to leave and travel; and Eric II had quit the building industry to open a used car business. Several months later, Jack II – now 57 years – contracted tuberculosis and required hospitalisation and a long convalescence, during which time he continued to manage the business from his sick bed. By the following year, in 1957, Jack III, now finished his Diploma in Quantity Surveying, was estimating part-time for Hutchies, while holding down a full-time job with the State Department of Works.
Australia; Shell; National Bank; Wunderlich; Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane; Brisbane Abattoirs; Bookmakers Club; Greek Orthodox Church; Ricketts and Coleman; and Church of England. As well, the work was widespread throughout the state including South Coast, Esk, Ipswich, Murgon, Gympie, Kingaroy, Nambour, Goondiwindi, Bundaberg, Clermont, Blackall, Winton, Barcaldine, Hughenden, Miles and Camooweal. However, the company’s eventual financial difficulties, which only became apparent late in this decade, had their beginnings in those post-War years’ time of plenty. Significantly for Hutchies, World War II had
Jack II realised all was not well with the family business and he strongly urged his only son to continue with his secure position in the Works Department, rather than face an uncertain future
brought many changes to the construction industry in Queensland with the Americans introducing new ideas and modern machinery. American management techniques involved much
back with the faltering J. Hutchinson & Sons. In hindsight, the reason for his well-founded concern could be traced back to the war years. World War II had sparked a period of maintained economic expansion that continued until the 1970s and which featured a large increase in the Australian population and a strong economy. The War had given a significant boost to the manufacturing sector which included motor vehicles, metal processing, textiles, clothing, footwear and chemicals. Development of mining to exploit Australia’s natural resources was attracting foreign investment – underpinning the economic expansion. Hutchies, like many others, rode this wave of post-
more office back-up to foremen on the sites and they introduced machines unknown in Australia at the time to replace traditional hand tools. After the War, when men and materials gradually became more freely available, and the post-War boom began, new builders were operating in Queensland, using surplus American equipment. Many founders of the new companies had learned their trade at J. Hutchinson & Sons as members of the construction gangs who had served them so well during the 1930s and 1940s. After exposure to American techniques, machinery and building products, construction sites witnessed a quantum shift in technology, work methods and efficiencies.
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Although
Hutchies
continued
to
enjoy
the
have frequently failed to complete work within
advantages of reputation, experience and contacts, it had chosen not to invest heavily in machinery nor
their contract time, and from experience we feel
had it adjusted its operations to take into account
as ‘Time’ is concerned, notwithstanding that a Time Limit with Penalty for non-completion will
the inevitable rising cost of labour. Initially, the firm could not fail to enjoy some of the good times of the post-War boom, but the landscape of the building industry had shifted forever … and, this time around, Hutchies demonstrated an ill-fated slowness and reluctance to adapt to change. Jack Snr, Jack II and Eric had always worked hard and enjoyed the fruits of their labour, playing golf, lunching with clients and other contacts and spending time at the racetrack and, each year, the three partners had imported the latest American cars to drive. But, by the mid 1950s, despite J. Hutchinson & Sons still being considered one of Queensland’s premier construction businesses, some of its projects carried out were not being completed until well after their contracted finishing dates. Construction techniques at Hutchies had progressed little from those used in the 1940s; its workforce was more expensive and its production proving increasingly less efficient. The firm continued to win large contracts but, despite the good turnover, it delivered poor results for the partners and was losing money. As more and more construction schedules were not met, the company’s good reputation – forged over more than four decades and once its major strength – began to tarnish. A prominent architect’s warning to a client was typical of industry opinion of the builder’s performance at the time. The architect wrote: “The lowest tenderers (J. Hutchinson and Sons) are well known to us and do satisfactory work; however, in the past they
that they can not be completely relied upon as far
be included in the Contract. Notwithstanding the above, we do not consider that preference to any of the other tenderers is warranted and we recommend that the contract be awarded to J. Hutchinson & Sons.” Hutchies’ performance on another major project in the mid-1950s further highlighted the builder’s predicament. In November 1954, the project architect for a new warehouse in Brisbane valued at £68,068 recommended J. Hutchinson & Sons for the job, but warned of a possible delay because of the builder’s known unreliability to finish on time. Contracts were exchanged in December 1954 and work started on site on May 1955, with a completion date of May 21, 1956. The completion date came and went and renegotiated deadlines still were not met. It was not until March 29, 1957, that the client was able to even occupy the building with an official opening by the Premier V.C. Gair on May 22, 1957 – exactly one year behind the client’s desired schedule. A long and protracted legal argument then developed over payment. During arguments over the late completion and payments due, the architect wrote to the client pleading Hutchies’ case and explaining the matter had been made worse by Jack II contracting tuberculosis, being hospitalised for a serious operation and having a lengthy recuperation. He said the matter was so serious that Jack Snr,
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aged 81, had come out of retirement to help his sons
Hutchinson & Sons our thanks … Although we
in the business, but had “broken down” under the strain during a meeting in the architect’s office to
were considerably inconvenienced by the delay
discuss building schedules.
that the workmanship shown was of a very good standard.”
Despite the architect’s explanation and pleas for understanding, the client replied he was “most unhappy” with the situation and would not accept sickness as an excuse. He wrote: “I feel, however, that we cannot permit Mr Hutchinson’s sickness to interfere very much with our actions … He has foremen and apparently quite a large business, and should be able to continue a small job like ours without any great delays.” It wasn’t until January 1958 that all parties finally agreed to a settlement. The client wrote: “I have discussed with the Secretary the payment by Messrs Hutchinson & Sons of the Penalty which we claim, and I sincerely hope that they will be reasonable in this matter … I also hope that in future other persons who may be building in Brisbane will be able to arrange a completely water-tight contract which will make it unnecessary to go to the courts to have a matter of this kind settled … this is a very unfortunate position which I feel sure could be remedied if the architects and the builders got together and made a formula. Unless something of the kind is done, great loss is likely to be experienced by property builders, and I would like to say it does not encourage building in Brisbane … I hope you had a very happy Christmas, and that the new year is going to be a good one for you and your Company.” Surprisingly, when the client did forward the final payment to the architect in February 1958, he felt compelled to write: “Will you also convey to Messrs
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in the completion of the building, we consider
By the late 1950s, the writing was well and truly on the wall for the company. Jack Snr, Jack II and Eric were often in bad health and they were clearly losing touch with the work on sites. Jack II was still convalescing from tuberculosis and knew the business was in poor shape. However, he continued to maintain that, after a couple of good jobs, they would be able to settle their bills, sell the company and all retire. Although Jack II appreciated his son’s help to do estimates on weekends and after hours, he insisted that Jack III, with a young family to feed, remain within the safety and security of his government job. Events would soon take a turn, however, ultimately taking that decision out of his hands. In 1961, Hutchies built ‘Camden’ residential units in Hillview Crescent, Hamilton, valued at £206,174, for speculative developers who intended on-selling the units quickly to cover construction costs. However, all did not go to plan. Construction costs on the high specification project blew out due to constant variations and the units, pioneers in strata titling in Brisbane, were painfully slow to sell. In the inevitable fallout, J. Hutchinson & Sons was left with a large debt that spelled disaster, considering its already weakened financial position. Some 50 years later, Jack Hutchinson III would vividly recall that fateful project which brought Hutchies to the financial brink. “They were short of cash even before that job, but
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‘Camden’ put them in a lot more danger as they were
extended credit far in excess of what would
not getting paid. Dad was in a real state and it was the only time I had ever seen him like that,” Jack III
have been considered prudent under ordinary circumstances.
explained.
But, as a sign of the times, many other suppliers
“To make matters worse, he could barely work
insisted on being paid cash up front for all
because of tuberculosis and, to this day, I don’t know how he got through it. “I’m not one to get upset, but I certainly was at that time. I wanted to do something, but I didn’t know what – nor was I given any encouragement, because Dad didn’t want me in there.” Despite mirroring the situation of the Paddington Plaza theatre project 32 years earlier, this time the difference was clear; while the builder was strong enough to survive a financial hit in 1929, it was brought to its knees in this latest round. To cover the position, Jack II negotiated a hefty overdraft of £40,000 with the Bank of New South Wales to keep Hutchies afloat in its sea of debt.
purchases. “The Bank of New South Wales gave them a loan which got them off the hook temporarily,” Jack III reflected. “But, by then, industry gossip persisted because of the completion times on Hutchies’ jobs. “It seemed everything was always late.” Jack II’s answer to Hutchies’ financial problems and straitened circumstances was to slash expenses by stopping the purchase of all new machinery and to reduce maintenance on existing plant and equipment. Unfortunately, this well-intentioned but ill-fated conservative policy exacerbated J. Hutchinson &
At this time of crisis, the firm’s reputation helped considerably and some of its old time suppliers
Sons’ problems of inefficiency and threatened even further the firm’s fragile financial position.
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A DECENNIAL NEWSLETTER FOR HUTCHINSON BUILDERS
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Gympie marked for £1 million milk factory Nestles fosters farming for free A NEW condensery being built at Gympie by Hutchies at a cost of £70,000 will add to the importance of the Nestles Company to the business and community life of the district. The condensery is part of a £1 million factory being built by Nestles to service 500 dairy farms in the Gympie district. Production will begin in 1953. Project architects are F.P. Woolacott, of Sydney, and J.P. Donoghue, Cusick and Edwards, of Brisbane. As well as turning milk into dairy products, Nestles is helping locals to improve their farming methods and increase production. These services are supplied free or at cost and include pas-
ture advice, farm machinery maintenance, milking machine service and repair, supply of irrigation equipment, animal husbandry and farm management advisory services. With such a large investment in the area, Nestles is keen for its suppliers to succeed. This spirit of co-operation has grown steadily since 1940, when Nestles commissioned a comprehensive study to identify the best milk producing areas of Queensland. The survey was undertaken to determine the best location to establish a new factory and two factors dominated the choice of Gympie. First, the district had the best potential for producing a large quantity of milk and, secondly,
Hutchies is building a condensery at the Nestles’ factory at Gympie which will grow with the demand of the market and the Gympie district’s ability to increase milk production.
the city had all the resources needed to operate a large factory such as water, electricity and labour. From the study, Nestles also realised that farm production would have to increase. The Gympie district is not immune to the dry spells which affect many parts of Queensland, but Nestles is confident
‘Gundy’ gets new school
WORK has begun on the new Goondiwindi Roman Catholic School which is being built alongside the town’s 15-year-old St Mary’s Church. Hutchies originally won the contract, worth more than £44,000, at the end of 1951, but, due to the difficulty of getting materials, construction has only just started on site after the laying of the foundation stone on December 7, 1952.
that, with the services and practices it has established, its farmers will continue to prosper without fear of drought. As concrete evidence of Nestles’ confidence in the future, detailed plans have been made for future development and, in some cases, buildings have already been constructed for future use.
College to house university students Cromwell a first for Congregational Church CROMWELL College is the first residential college to be built to accommodate students on the new University of Queensland campus at St Lucia, Brisbane. It is also the first college built in Australia by the Congregational Church Union. Hutchies won the contract in October 1953, valued at £105,712, for the construction of an administration section, staff quarters, dining hall, two student blocks, college chapel and principal’s residence. The College is on three acres of land within a quarter of a mile of the university and with frontages to four streets. Buildings are connected by covered walkways and a library and lecture room are situated between the two dormitory buildings. Construction is of brick and reinforced concrete with timber floors covered by rubber tiles in the corridors. The roof is topped with
Hutchies was the major contractor on the construction of Cromwell College – the first college to be built to accommodate students at the new University of Queensland.
Wunderlich terracotta tiles. Students are housed in singlebed studies with accommodation for 72 students and nine staff. It is planned to eventually provide accommodation for 151 students. The contractors and subcontractors were: architects, Conrad and Gargett; contractor, J. Hutchinson and Sons; plumbing and hot water, J. Hutchinson and Sons; electrical, Kennedy and Middleton;
New home for James Hardie THIS new modern office and warehouse complex for James Hardie Trading has been built in Commercial Road, Fortitude Valley, by Hutchies at a cost of £33,194. The building is of brick and concrete construction, providing office and warehouse on the upper and ground floors, with storage and goods handling facilities in the basement. Vehicular access to the basement for receiving and despatch is at the rear via the side street. Architect is Bligh, Jessup and Partners.
solid plastering, J. Hutchinson and Sons; fibrous plastering, Healy Brothers; roof tiling, Wunderlich Limited; joinery, James Campbell and Sons.
Cremorne Theatre extensions WITH the popularity of motion pictures, Hutchies was engaged to build new offices at the Cremorne Theatre, South Brisbane, in June 1952. The cost of the work was £32,000. Here workmen put the finishing touches to the new work.
Building supplier boosts premises WARTIME shortages of building materials are at an end and Hutchies is reaping the benefits of pent-up demand. One of the difficulties experienced by all sectors of the community during World War II was the difficulty in obtaining building materials. It was not always the case that materials were unavailable, but rather they, like able-bodied workers, were earmarked for the war effort. This impacted on shops, offices, factories, homes, churches and schools, so that normal maintenance was difficult enough and new building, other than for the war effort, was virtually unheard of. Even after peace was declared, shortages have continued
Thanks to Hutchies, building supplies deliveries from Barker and Co are now in top gear.
for some years. Now, Barker and Co has expanded its facilities to help keep up with the community’s pent-up demand for building supplies. Hutchies has been engaged to install more storage racks, at a cost of £1,279, and to undertake alterations, valued at £2,296, to expand the suppliers’ premises.
Theatrette for Shell House HQ THE Shell Company has added a theatrette to its headquarters in Brisbane for the entertainment of staff members and Hutchies carried out the work at a cost of £1,304.
Headquarters for John Lysaght – Man of Steel A 50-YEAR-OLD building in Ann Street, near Petrie Bight, Brisbane, is being remodelled by Hutchies to provide modern, air-conditioned warehouse, store and offices as the headquarters of John Lysaght (Aust) in Queensland. Downstairs there is a 10,400 sq ft area with car parking and vehicular entrances to Ann Street as well as access to Perry Lane at the rear. Upstairs has 2,400 sq ft of
Strong market for sheet metal office space with hooded front windows to provide sun glare control. In addition to the new headquarters in Queensland, the company’s Port Kembla steelworks also have expanded to keep pace with the demand for sheet steel from the construction industry as well as the requirements of automobile
and household appliance manufacturers, the drum and container industries, the shelving and locker trade and the many other users of sheet steel. Hutchies put in the lowest of five tenders for the work at £33,900 with Baxter and Hargreaves the highest at £41,223. Architects are A.H. Conrad and T.B.F. Gargett.
An old building in Ann Street has a new lease on life as the modern state headquarters for John Lysaght.
Camera Craft develops old site PHOTOGRAPHIC company, Camera Craft, has developed an old residence in Ivory Street, Brisbane, into commercial use. The building work by Hutchies incorporates a converted residence, raised and moved to the rear of the site, joined to a new two-storey brick building at the front of the land. The converted residence is used for photographic developing and printing as well as staff amenities. The new construction, with 1,500 sq ft on both levels, accommodates a photographic studio, 16mm film production department, offices and a tenant, J.T. Publicity, advertising agency. Architects for the conversion and the new building works were J.P. Donoghue, Cusick and Edwards. The building contract of £11,063 was let in May 1955.
Jack II rushed to hospital HUTCHIES’ Jack II has been rushed to hospital suffering from tuberculosis. Tuberculosis is highly infectious and, despite a nationwide immunisation program brought in during 1950 to 1952, remains one of the deadliest diseases in Australia. It is expected that Jack, 57, will remain in hospital for several weeks and will require a lengthy recuperation time at home. Wife, Lily May, and son, Jack III, and daughter, Margaret, have been keeping a vigil at the hospital. All at Hutchies wish Jack II a full and speedy recovery.
Grand old lady to get a face lift
WITH its landmark waterfront setting at Labrador, on the South Coast, the iconic Grand Hotel commands magnificent views over the Broadwater to South Stradbroke Island and the Nerang Bar. Later in 1955, Hutchies is due to begin major alterations and upgrades worth in excess of £30,000 to this popular watering hole.
HUTCHIES has won a contract for £14,391 to undertake alterations and renovations to the Story Bridge Hotel at Kangaroo Point, Brisbane.
NBA branches out at Nundah HUTCHIES has completed a new branch for the National Bank of Australasia at Nundah on Brisbane’s northside. Cost of the building was £9,882.
Jack III marries a sister
Newly weds Jack III and June with proud parents, Jack II and Lily May Hutchinson (left) and Irene and Bill Smith.
YOUNG John Collins Hutchinson (Jack III), 24, has married a sister – June Smith who graduated recently as a registered nurse. June is the daughter of valued long-time Hutchies employee, Bill Smith. The couple, who first met at a Hutchies’ Christmas party, were wed in the Hutchiesbuilt Coorparoo Presbyterian Memorial Church on December 6, 1958.
Pavilion up in the air for The ’Gabba THIS is the architect’s impression of a new pavilion proposed by Conrad and Gargett for the Brisbane Cricket Ground at The Gabba. Hutchies is hopeful of working on the project, having completed previous work for the Cricket Club in the 1930s and 1950s. The final design will be in the hands of the trustees of the club.
Three generations love the building game … and share a common name A BRISBANE newspaper recently recorded the involvement of Hutchies in the development of the Piccadilly Arcade. The Courier-Mail (March 11, 1958) reported: Australian industrial records show it is unusual for a father, sons and grandsons to work in the same company. But it is stretching coincidence far when the father, one son and two grandsons do so and have the same name – J. Hutchinson. This record has been achieved in J. Hutchinson and Sons, one of Brisbane’s
most prominent building organisations. The company was given the job of building Piccadilly Arcade because of its extensive general building construction experience spread over 47 years. Founder of the company, J. Hutchinson (Senior), now 83 years, was building in Lancashire before coming to Queensland to start in 1911. Despite his age, he continues to visit the office daily. Also in the company are two sons, Jack and Eric Hutchinson, and three grand-
sons, Jack, John and Eric. Buildings in all parts of the state have been built by the company. They include some major ones at the Brisbane General Hospital and the Abattoir, Eton Hotel, Cromwell University College and Fauldings in Barry Parade. Others now under way include the £200,000 Hughenden and the £100,000 Clermont Hospitals. And among the 200 employees are at least 20 who have been with the company for 30 or 40 years.
Byzantium building in Brisbane TRADITIONS of Byzantium were observed for construction of the new Greek Orthodox Church on the corner of Edmondstone and Besant Streets, South Brisbane. The octagonal brick and reinforced concrete Church of St George costing £45,000 has been built by Hutchies in the traditional cruciform manner with the holy altar at the eastern end. There is room for 500 worshippers in the main body of the church, with space for another 200 in an upper gallery. A feature of the church, designed by architects R. Martin Wilson and Son, is an octagonal dome covered externally with terracotta tiles and treated internally with acoustic plaster. The atrium is outside the main church entrance where church-
A new Greek Orthodox Church in South Brisbane is nearing completion.
Ancient theme for new Greek Church
goers gather before and after the service and this leads to the narthex, or foyer, which is just inside the main doors. From here worshippers go into the main body of the church or upstairs. The terrazzo forecourt features a traditional ecclesiastical decoration of a double-headed eagle. Three steps at the rear of the forecourt lead to a carved oak screen that shelters the sanctuary. Italian glass mosaic tiles have been used in the church windows.
Sporty school splashes out with pool
HUTCHIES has won an £8,550 contract for the construction of a swimming pool at The Southport School on the South Coast. Affectionately known as TSS, the school is the oldest Anglican boys’ boarding school in Queensland. Set among sprawling grounds
on the Nerang River and catering for both day pupils as well as boarders, TSS is fiercely proud of its growing prowess in all fields of sport. Headmaster, Mr Cecil Pearce, said the pool would be a welcome addition to the school’s facilities for all the boys, particularly in the summer months.
Work starts on Nave at St John’s Cathedral ST JOHN’S Cathedral in Brisbane soars skyward as a workman digs down to create the foundations for the Cathedral’s Nave which will be a memorial to the many fallen in the two World Wars. The Governor General Sir William Slim turned the first sod in August 1955 and Hutchies started excavation for the foundations after having won a tender valued at £6,758 to do the work. The Cathedral’s entire extension is expected to cost £670,000.
Company puts its stamp on post office Chic new design suits resort city
Surfers Paradise Post Office in busy Cavill Avenue.
HUTCHIES has completed a new brick post office at Surfers Paradise for the Commonwealth Department of Post and Telegraph. Work started when foreman Dave Skuse (see The Daily News article June 19, 1958, pictured below, left) took levels on site. The modern chic design by the Commonwealth Government architect blends with the casual holiday atmosphere of the resort city. Contract price of the new post office was in excess of ÂŁ25,000.
Slick interior of the Surfers Paradise Post Office.
Wool Court Warehouse for Blackall
HUTCHIES has built a warehouse for W.H. Hart and Co in Blackall, known as Wool Court. The contract for construction was won in February, 1958 at a cost of ÂŁ5,136.
Piccadilly Arcade a shopping trend BRISBANE’S Piccadilly Arcade, which took its name from London’s famous Piccadilly Circus, is the city’s newest shopping precinct, built by Hutchies at a cost of £250,000. It is also Brisbane’s first air-conditioned arcade. The shops, as well as the arcade itself, are fully air-conditioned, creating
Air-conditioned ‘street’ a city first
an air-conditioned ‘street’ which is unique in the city. Running from Queen to Adelaide Streets, between Creek and Wharf Streets, fashionable new Piccadilly Arcade has been planned to provide shop-
Trendy Piccadilly Arcade is a landmark for bustling Brisbane city.
ping facilities to one of the most densely populated business areas in the city. Piccadilly Arcade showcases 47 shops on three levels that provide a complete range of household, personal, food and dress requirements. A feature of the arcade is that the main walkways are always open to the public day and night and 9,500 sq ft of glass have been used for maximum product display. Construction of air curtains at each entrance of the arcade will protect the interior from dust and waste from the busy streets outside. Mr D. McKenzie, principal of the Inverdoone Investment Company, researched overseas shopping trends and was impressed by the types of facilities which provided services to communities in other parts of the world. In conjunction with architects Bligh, Jessup, Bretnall and Partners, premises were secured
to establish a shopping centre to service the city’s downtown business and commercial hub. With the new arcade, people working at the Petrie Bight end of Queen Street will no longer have to waste valuable time
going to the top of Queen Street for their purchases. Hutchies won the contract to build Piccadilly Arcade in March 1957. During construction, Wunderlich carried out Queensland’s largest aluminium shop front installation using six miles of aluminium sections in the fabrication of the Piccadilly Arcade shop fronts.
Advertisement Ad d ti t from f Piccadilly Pi dilll Arcade A d ffeature t iin The Courier-Mail March 11, 1958.
Four Jacks make a full house IT’S a full house now for Jack III and wife June since the birth of their first child, John Scott Hutchinson (Jack IV), born August 13, 1959. Jack III, who was an apprentice carpenter with Hutchies before completing studies to become a Quantity Surveyor, is now employed full-time with the State Government’s Department of Works. However, he still finds time to help out Hutchies with parttime estimating after hours and on weekends.
Proud parents, June and Jack Hutchinson, with baby, Scott.
Buildings bloom in the Outback Memorial Hall is part of the new Miles civic centre.
Firm wins work in the west
HUTCHIES has strengthened its links with Outback Queensland after winning major contracts in Winton, Miles, Clermont and Barcaldine. This latest work in the west follows Hutchies’ earlier contracts in 1955 for the Hughenden hospital (£181,636) and the Clermont hospital (£99,257). Hutchies won the £48,903 contract to build a new courthouse and public offices in Winton three years later in June 1958. Historic Winton was originally known as Pelican Waterhole but, after flooding in 1876, the settlement was shifted to higher ground and renamed Winton. It was there, in 1895, that A. B. (Banjo) Paterson wrote Waltzing Matilda, with the first performance of the ballad given at Winton’s North Gregory Hotel on April 6, the same year. Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Service (QANTAS) – Australia’s national airline – was formed in Winton in November 1920 and its first board meeting was
Miles civic centre precinct is bounded by three streets.
held in the Winton Club three months later. Meanwhile, in Miles, Hutchies won a £86,613 contract for a new modern civic centre precinct, consisting of a memorial hall, council chambers and shops, bounded by three streets. Later in 1958, Hutchies also secured a £82,647 contract to build the Clermont council chambers and hall, an £11,736 contract for the Clermont fire station, followed by a £8,879 contract for a new library in Barcaldine.
Winton Court House
Exclusive units to lift level of luxury living
River and mountain views from each room FOLLOWING a successful foray into Brisbane property development with the innovative Piccadilly Arcade in 1956, grazier Donald McKenzie has become a pioneer of multi-storey residential development with ‘Camden’ apartments in Kingsford Smith Drive, Hamilton. Architects Bligh, Jessup, Bretnall and Partners were originally commissioned by McKenzie and solicitor Leon Trout in 1957 to design the apartments for a site overlooking the Brisbane River previously occupied by a bungalow known as ‘Camden’. The house was demolished in 1959 and Hutchies won the contract in June 1960 to construct the exclusive home units. The architect’s bold vision was for luxury home units “in a pattern with the living standard seen in the progressive cities of the world”. The eight-storey building has three units on each floor, a penthouse and a roof garden. ‘Camden’ is positioned to benefit from the prevailing breezes and for each unit to have river and mountain views. Lounge/dining rooms are set up for televisions, radiograms and cocktail
While ‘Camden’ units at Hamilton offer a level of luxury living seen in the most progressive cities of the world, the local market has been slow to respond.
cabinets and kitchens have the latest gadgets, including refuse disposal chutes to basement incinerators. Unfortunately, the original construction cost of £151,468 blew out to £217,395 after extensive variations.
The units went on the market priced at between £8,800 and £10,000 each and were described by The Courier-Mail as one of Queensland’s “greatest advancements in accommodation”. Although ‘Camden’ has been built at a time when living in units is viewed as an alternative to a house and land, it also has coincided with the credit squeeze of 1960. Unfortunately, as a result, the units have been slow to sell. McKenzie has plans for Stage Two which would be a 12-storey development, ‘Toorak’, connected to ‘Camden’ by walkways and gardens. However, neighbours have threatened to block the proposal and take their action all the way to the High Court if neces‘Camden’ – the gateway to luxury living, overlooking the Hamilton and Bulimba reaches of the Brisbane River. sary.
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REBIRTH OF J. HUTCHINSON The Sixth Decade (1962 – 1971) J. Hutchinson & Sons entered its sixth decade heavily burdened with debt and harbouring a grim outlook for the future. Its considerable bank overdraft was at maximum and the firm owed a large amount of money to the handful of suppliers who were still willing to extend credit. Most leading architectural firms even declined to put J. Hutchinson & Sons on their tender lists, because of the builder’s poor performance in meeting completion schedules. Any work Hutchies did secure was derived from government tenders and, despite the company having a large amount of government work in country areas, these projects were often poorly managed and usually produced little, if any, return.
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Hutchinson died on April 27, 1964 – four months short of his 90th birthday. His funeral notices carried tributes from the Bardon Bowling Club (Foundation and Life Member) and Queensland Master Builders Association (Former President and Trustee). On their father’s death, Jack II and Eric inherited jointly the Plaza Theatre and the Red Hill flats and shops.
continued to refer regular work to Hutchies. Rife industry gossip and his own intimate knowledge of the company brought Jack III to the disturbing conclusion that, if this trend was allowed to continue much longer, both his father and uncle would face personal financial ruin. Meanwhile, Jack II – adamant his son remain within the security of his government job –
Jack II sold his house in Coorparoo to supply more funds to the struggling business and managed the firm from the family home on the Gold Coast. From his position in the State Works Department, Jack III keenly observed the activities of J. Hutchinson & Sons and realised the company was performing well below the level of its competitors.
continued to insist the company could trade its way out of financial difficulty. Nonetheless, in 1966, John Collins Hutchinson (Jack III) quietly resigned from the Department of Works, bought a second-hand utility from his personal savings and, only then, calmly informed his father of his actions. Jack III became a full-time employee of J. Hutchinson & Sons on a carpenter’s wage More Than The Truth – Hutchies’ Hundred Years 111
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which was barely half of his former government salary. He had realised, although he had been assisting in the business since 1960, nothing would change until there was far better control. “So I quit the government,” Jack III recalled. “Strangely, Dad never said anything and it was business as usual as far as he was concerned. I believe he secretly welcomed having me in the business full-time, although he probably doubted I could do the job.” Meanwhile, Hutchies had just won large contracts at the University of Queensland’s new agricultural campus at Gatton. On his first visit to the job site, Jack III discovered poor construction methods and technology. He found the company’s techniques were outdated, with minimal machinery in use, no subcontractors on site and major excavations still being carried out with pick and shovel. In the 1960s, critical path analyses (CPAs) were new to the building industry, but Jack III intended to run one on the Gatton College project and returned every Saturday to monitor
give credit for building supplies and materials, although other suppliers did what they could to help.” After frank discussions with his father and uncle, Jack III initiated a major staff shakeup with a raft of promotions, demotions and sackings, such as dismissing the company mechanic and truck driver, as these positions had become obsolete in the construction industry. With some strategic personnel changes and appointments, efficiency rose dramatically and, remarkably, the Gatton project finished in profit. Jack III became the company’s construction manager in a supervisory role by day and was its estimator after hours. He took responsibility for all tendering and costing, while Jack II handled the accounts. With Jack III’s guidance, the company introduced a renewed focus on equipment, programming, schedules and quality control. Hutchies went on to win several other large contracts at the Gatton Agricultural College which also returned decent profits for the
progress. “The program showed we were performing
builder. The Gatton projects easily could have
well short of the level we needed to be and we were going nowhere,” he recalled. “Every week we were another half an activity leg behind. It was terrible. Despite having plenty of men up there, the project was slipping further and further behind. “Bretts (Hardware) closed on us, refusing to
sounded the death knell for Hutchies, as all the work had strict timetabling with critical finishing times tied to the needs of the college’s academic year. However, Hutchies delivered on time on these watershed projects – paving the way for more work and a return to financial viability.
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The firm posted another profit with a large contract with the Wheat Research Board in Toowoomba and its work in Brisbane began to show steady improvement. Meanwhile, another daunting task facing Jack III was to meet with suppliers and creditors to explain the company’s renewed situation and convince them to extend credit for supplies and materials. With Hutchies’ tenuous cashflow uppermost in his mind, he also met with key contractors with the goal of being able to procure supplies and have work completed before payments fell due. He then visited city architectural offices to revive and rekindle the confidence this influential profession previously had in Hutchies. To offset his lack of construction experience during those tumultuous times, Jack III relied heavily on the advice of an old friend, Gordon Wiley. Wiley headed a then highly successful construction company which, earlier, had been in a similar situation to Hutchies. “The difference in style between the two
wasn’t a big builder, he was making good money and I thought, if we could do that, it would have to be worth a go. Gordon always made me feel welcome to drop in or call him for advice whenever I needed help.” As well as being a friend, Wiley became Jack’s mentor, with the older man often describing as ‘uncanny’ the way his young protégé could rattle through a bill of quantities without referring to any subcontractors for prices. It was hard work, but every contract completed from 1966 had shown a profit and, by 1968, J. Hutchinson & Sons had eliminated its hefty overdraft, held a good credit rating and, once again, had clients and architects approaching it to tender on projects. For many years, Jack II and Eric had spoken about retiring once J. Hutchinson & Sons had traded its way out of financial trouble. In 1968, when Jack II was aged 70 and Eric aged 67, the company was debt free and profitable once again. Jack III suggested to his father and uncle that the time for their retirement had arrived. Initially, Jack II was reluctant to relinquish
companies was enormous – poles apart,” Jack III recalled.
the reins and, instead, suggested a three-way partnership.
“Gordon estimated his labour and materials, so he knew what he had to buy on a job and what he had to spend on labour, and, right through the job, he monitored performance against his budget exactly as we do today. “He showed me his books and, although he
However, his son was determined to make a clean break and, after many lengthy family discussions and delicate negotiations, Jack II and brother Eric agreed to retire to the Gold Coast. They took their share of profits and real estate assets out of the company and Jack III officially took full control.
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By that time, Jack III already had been driving the business successfully so, when the change came, it was simply under a new management structure. To raise funds to plough into the business, Jack III and wife, June, mortgaged their newly built family home at Fig Tree Pocket – raising $17,500. Interestingly, while Jack had received only lukewarm responses when he approached three major banks, a chance recommendation to the Brisbane Permanent (later Bank of Queensland) would prove fortuitous. Despite having just one branch in Queen Street, Brisbane, the lender was prepared to extend the builder 30 per cent more than its big bank rivals. This early show of confidence and support would continue as an important component in the long-standing and lasting partnership between Hutchies and Bank of Queensland. Hutchies, with an injection of cash and now set up as a limited liability company, reverted to its original name of J. Hutchinson. At just 34 – a similar age to that of his
be just the start of the company’s ultimate climb back to prosperity and prominence. During those critical years, key Brisbane personnel were kept on, but the company was in no position to continue with large, unwieldy country projects and most of the employees in Toowoomba and Gatton were let go. In 1968, the office and yard of Hutchies moved from Montague Road, South Brisbane, to the Plaza Theatre at Paddington. Jack III was certainly familiar with the location. As a young boy, he had often taken his mates to the pictures for free and given them tours of the theatre’s projection box; other times he had sold tickets at the door for his grandfather. Once television entered Brisbane homes from August 1959, all picture theatres suffered a decline, with only the Elvis Presley films sure of attracting a full house. The sloping floor of the theatre was levelled in 1964 and Paddington Plaza briefly became the headquarters of Basketball Queensland. Players enjoyed the spring in the tongue and
grandfather when he arrived to start a new life in Australia 57 years earlier – Jack III was now
groove timber floor, but nearby neighbours disliked the noise and a court case soon put an
master of his own destiny. After almost three years under Jack III’s management, annual turnover was $1 million – an encouraging sign – although still a fraction of what J. Hutchinson & Sons had enjoyed in its prime. The firm’s reversal of fortunes would prove to
end to the sporting venue. The Paddington Plaza was owned by Jack II and had lain empty for several years before J. Hutchinson set up its office in the foyer and used the former basketball court in the rear as a storage area. Jack III and May Hendry, a secretary who had
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been with the company since 1940, staffed the office. May was untrained and typed on her personal portable manual typewriter with one missing letter. She was a whiz with typing, addition and multiplication, and managed a tremendous load of paperwork at a time when today’s computers and copying machines were unheard of. Jack II had always claimed it would take three people to replace May and Jack III found his father’s prophecy to be true. Because Jack II owned the premises, the company paid no rent, which kept overheads to a minimum. The only luxury they eventually allowed themselves was a single-room air-conditioner. In the stifling heat of summer, it was impossible to close the front doors and, when trams and, later, buses to and from the city lumbered past, it was difficult to talk or hear on the telephone. The new air-conditioner meant the doors could be closed against heat and road noise – improving office efficiency. When Hutchies moved its offices to
of nesting pigeons, but Jack III bought himself a second-hand air rifle and soon put an end to the pigeon problem. Initially, Hutchies developed a niche market in unpopular and difficult repair and renovation projects – a facet of building in which many other contractors showed little interest. The profit margin for that type of work was high and the company developed a good reputation in its chosen field. It had also ceased to tender on large government projects, such as hospitals and schools, which had been a major component of the old firm’s business in the past. Instead, Hutchies provided a service to selected architects and clients, who invited a small number of builders to price their projects, or, preferably, negotiated contracts exclusively with the builder. By the close of 1971, the name J. Hutchinson had been reintroduced to the Queensland construction industry. In a few short years, Hutchies had managed to reverse its fortunes and, once more, revel in the respect and esteem of the business and building
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Church a labour of love for architect Window in memory of Lord Mayor
The soaring double column bell tower of the Christ Church War Memorial Church of England at St Lucia is a local landmark.
DESIGN of the new Hutchies-built Christ Church War Memorial Church of England at St Lucia in Brisbane was a labour of love for the architect and parishioner, Ronald Voller, of the firm Bligh, Jessup, Bretnall and Partners. The £40,000 structure features an 80 feet high twin column bell tower, topped with an illuminated cross, and a £2,500 stained glass window over the church entrance, in memory of former Lord Mayor Sir John Chandler. The only indication the impressive panel window is associated with Sir John – a leading orchid enthusiast and specialist – is two orchids in the corner of one panel. Main feature of the window is Christ the King in Ascension, with highlights of Christ’s life, as well as official badges of the Army, Navy and Air Force. The new cross-shaped building of brick and steel replaces an existing small wooden structure on the corner of Central and Ninth Avenues.
It has an exterior treatment of buff and cream face brick and the building’s side walls have a zigzag style which provides good cross-ventilation and natural lighting. The church contains a Warriors’ Chapel where memorial services will be held. Serving 500 families and university students living in the district, the church seats 300 people. Its foundation stone was set and blessed on March 4, 1962. Later that same year on September 29, the Bishop of North Queensland, the Right Reverend Ian Shevill, opened and dedicated the building. He consecrated the high altar and celebrated the Eucharist the following Sunday morning. The church also has an international flavour with a Thai silk curtain, Italian marble high altar and Scottish carpet. Its pulpit is carved in the shape of a Middle Eastern fishing vessel and a lectern resembles the double rolls of Jewish religious scrolls.
Doctor stitches up a record deal AN outstanding residence in Riverview Terrace, Hamilton, Brisbane, designed and built for a prominent local medico, Dr Alexander Murphy, has been purchased by the British Government as the new home for the British Trade Commissioner in Brisbane. The house, built by Hutchies for £6,200 back in 1927, was sold in 1962 for £25,000. The Commissioner, Mr N. Pinch, said he planned to move his family into the home next year after it had been refurbished and decorated. Boasting more than 40 rooms, the house has set a new sale price record for a home in the Ascot/Hamilton area.
Built by Hutchies in 1927, this impressive house is destined to be the new home of the British Trade Commissioner.
Artist’s impression of the proposed new Department of Main Roads building in Spring Hill for which Hutchies has carried out major site preparation works.
Main Roads built on solid foundation HUTCHIES has carried out major works on a site bounded by Boundary, Fortescue and Wedd Streets, in Spring Hill, inner Brisbane, prior to construction of new headquarters for the Main Roads Department. Hutchies’ work, consisting of foundations and retaining wall, was valued at £31,266. Plans for the building were prepared by Dr Karl Langer with structural design by Rankine and Hill, consulting engineers, and quantity surveying by Rider Hunt and Partners. Before calling of building tenders, the site was excavated to a depth of 30 feet and reinforced concrete retaining walls built on three sides. About 1,000 cubic yards of concrete were used in the retaining walls which are up to 30 feet in height. More than 20,000 cubic yards of spoil, much of it rock, resulted from the excavation. It was necessary to provide pile foundations over a small soft area of the site, but, in general, the reinforced concrete columns are based on concrete pad footings set in solid rock.
Blocksidge & Ferguson going up in the world Realtors say that’s another storey BLOCKSIDGE and Ferguson, auctioneers and real estate agents, in Adelaide Street, Brisbane, plan to extend their current premises (pictured) by adding an additional storey to the existing building. Hutchies won the contract in January 1962 to carry out the work at a cost of £14,787.
Computers a big help for small companies HUTCHIES started work on a new computer centre for the National Cash Register Company in Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill, in August 1964. The NCR Computer Centre, designed by Bligh, Jessup, Bretnall and Partners, will give small businesses the benefit of modern computers similar to larger companies which can afford their own processing equipment. Business transactions will be able to be recorded on NCR business machines, such as cash registers, accounting machines and adding machines, with the Artist’s impression of the new NCR Computer Centre under construction at Spring Hill. data being gathered as an automatic by-product. These machines will communicate with the computers by means of punched tapes and cards or stylised print which SUNG to the tune of the name of the new unit of cur“In come the dollars, in can be read by optical famous Australian ballad rency, has not been an easy come the cents, scanning machines. ‘Click Go the Shears’, this choice. The information is jingle heralds the introducOther serious contenders To replace the pounds and then processed autotion of decimal currency in were the ‘austral’ and ‘merino’ shillings and the pence. matically by the NCR Australia. and Prime Minister Sir Robert computers to generate In 1963 the decision to Menzies even proposed the Be prepared for changes reports, summaries or when the coins begin to mix, introduce decimal currency ‘royal’. analyses for the smaller was approved by the AustraMore than 1000 submissions On the 14th of February, companies to assist with lian Government. regarding the name of the new 1966.” better business manageHowever, the ‘dollar’, as the currency unit were received ment.
In Come the Dollars, In Come the Cents Out goes pounds, shillings and pence
Science centre for high school
THE State Government has awarded a contract for $94,679 to Hutchies for the construction of a new state-of-art senior science block at Camp Hill State High School in Brisbane.
Council Chambers for Murgon WORK by Hutchies is well underway on new Council Chambers in Murgon. Construction started in July 1962 and is estimated to cost £28,411.
Sad day as company mourns its founder HU HUTCHIES’ UT founder d patriarch of the and Hu ut Hutchinson family, John ( acc Hutchinson Snr, (J (Jack) diie on April 27, 1964 died f fo – four months short of his 90th birthday. his H funeral notices His in nc included tributes from th h Bardon Bowling the C Cl Club, where he was a Fo Fo Foundation and Life M Member, and Queensla land Master Builders A Association, where h was Former Presihe d dent and Trustee. All at Hutchies extend their condolences to the family – especially to Jack II and Eric who are bravely continuing to work through company business during this sad time.
JOHN HUTCHINSON Senior 1874 – 1964
Test cricketer bowls his maiden over YOUNG cricket fans scrambled for a grandstand view of their hero, Ron Archer, when he married Margaret Hutchinson, daughter of Hutchies’ Jack II. The Australian Test cricketer, born in Highgate Hill, Brisbane, played in 19 Tests from 1953 to 1956. He is the younger brother of Ken Archer, who also played Test cricket for Australia. Ron Archer is a versatile athlete who made his A grade club debut in Brisbane at 15 and played for Queensland shortly after doing his final school exam. He was a stylish middle order batsman and robust opening bowler who was called up for his first cap when spearheads, Ray Lindwall and Keith Miller, were both injured. The all-rounder was only 19 in his debut match and had the distinction of scoring a century in his first game on English soil when he made 108 against Worcestershire.
Ron went on to play 19 Tests before his career was cruelly cut
short by a serious knee injury in the one-off Test against Paki-
stan in Karachi in 1956 when he was just 23.
Locals proud of their council office Something to write home about RESIDENTS of Boonah are so proud of their new Shire Council office that it is featured on tourist postcards of the area. Hutchies won the contract in September 1965 to build the premises to a design by the council’s architect, F.A. Scorer. The new shire office had its beginning in July 1962 when a public meeting was held to discuss what form the new building should take and what public facilities should be provided. Discussions involved the cost of the new building and the inability of rural ratepayers to afford it in a worsening economic climate. The meeting decided that the new shire chamber be left in abeyance. In due course, plans and specifications for the building were prepared and, when tenders
The Boonah Civic Centre is a tourist attraction for the district.
were finally called, Hutchies won the contract. Construction throughout is reinforced concrete and cavity brick, with a floor area of 985
square metres, excluding the portico and covered walkway. In addition to the administration facilities, public toilets and a community centre are
included in the building. The Premier, the Hon. G.F.R. Nicklin, MLA, officially opened the Boonah Civic Centre on April 1,1967.
Not-so new face joins the company HUTCHIES’ own young Jack Hutchinson – son of Jack II – has given up his full-time job with the State Department of Works this year to work for Hutchies permanently. He’s no stranger to the company as he
began his career as an apprentice carpenter with Hutchies 14 years ago in 1952 while he was studying at night to become a quantity surveyor. With a Diploma in Quantity Surveying, young Jack III already has been helping
Jack III’s new mode of transport now that he is back on the Hutchies’ payroll full-time.
out part-time at Hutchies in the estimating department for the past six years while holding down his full-time job with the Department of Works. Jack III has bought a second-hand Holden ute and has been working on the Gatton jobs which Hutchies is undertaking. Jack III and his wife, June, have four young children – John (Jack IV), Lindy, Wendy and Kenneth.
Jack Hutchinson III has joined the company as a full-time employee.
Feed the world cry heard at Gatton FOLLOWING the Great Depression and World War II, the League of Nations was conscious of the need for the world to produce a reasonable food supply for all people and turned its mind to “the problems involved in the attainment of the freedom from hunger.” With the world’s population outstripping its ability to produce enough food, the League adopted a report for agricultural advancement to be based on research and the application of science and technology to food production with the cooperation of the farmer. As part of the Australian response, in April 1964, the Queensland Government approved a rebuilding program for the Gatton Agricultural College as a matter of urgency with the Co-ordinator General of Public Works as construction authority. The Co-ordinator General appointed Bligh, Jessup, Bretnall and Partners as project
Helping the hunger cause
Teaching Block Number One under construction during 1965.
architects for the rebuilding program. With the aid of a Commonwealth grant towards technical education requirements in Queensland, approval was given for preparation of plans for the first of the new teaching units – Teaching Block One (Management Studies Building). It was envisaged the building would consist of two science laboratories (physics and
chemistry); balance, store and preparation rooms; a tiered science demonstration room to accommodate 60 students; five seminar rooms; and an auditorium with tiered seating to accommodate 200. There would be provision also for associated staff rooms and amenities. Preliminary sketch plans were prepared and approved and detailed working plans were put out to tender with the
hope that construction would begin in 1965, with the building available during the 1966 academic year. Hutchies won the tender for $312,167 in April 1965. By the end of that year, the college reported progress in the construction of the new teaching unit had been “most satisfactory”. With this “advanced stage of construction”, it was confident the block would be ready for use as planned. The new facilities were occupied in August/September 1966. In July 1966, a revised site development plan was developed by the project architects covering the whole of the main college building area. After consultations involving all interested authorities, including the Department of Works, the plan was adopted as a basis for forward planning and progressive future development.
Gatton Agricultural College’s Teaching Block Number One was opened in 1966.
Plant Industries Block blossoms
The new Plant Industries building has sprouted from the ground at Gatton Agricultural College in time for the 1968 academic year.
IN April 1966, Hutchies won a contract for the third major new teaching unit at Gatton Agricultural College – the Plant Industries Block – for $309,934. Bligh, Jessup, Bretnall and Partners designed the building to provide a tiered lecture theatre and two seminar rooms, together with teaching and research laboratories for botany, agronomy, soil science, agricultural chemistry, genetics and plant breeding. The building includes staff offices, preparation rooms, store rooms and specified units, as well as a herbarium and Drosophila (fruit fly) room. Construction finished in 1967 and, during the summer vacation of 1967-68, officers of the Department of Plant Industries shifted new and existing equipment into the building in readiness for the new academic year.
New manager ... old moniker HUTCHIES has a new manager at the helm and an old name over the door ... but it’s business as usual. The company was officially taken over by Jack Hutchinson III (the grandson of Hutchies’ founder, Jack Snr) and his wife, June. As well, J. Hutchinson & Sons has also had a slight name change by reverting to its original name of J. Hutchinson. Both the previous managers of J. Hutchinson & Sons, Jack II (aged 70) and Eric (aged 67), have retired from Hutchies. Their father, Jack Snr, started J. Hutchinson in 1912 after migrating from England the previous year. Jack II left school in 1912 and
Hutchies has reverted to its original name.
started as an apprentice carpenter and Eric did the same in 1915. In 1938, the three formed J. Hutchinson & Sons, which grew to become the largest and one of the most successful building companies in Queensland. In 1952, Jack III joined his grandfather, father and uncle in Hutchies as an apprentice carpenter, while studying Quantity Surveying at the Queensland
Institute of Technology at night. Despite joining the State Government Department of Works after qualifying, Jack III continued estimating part-time for Hutchies. Jack Snr died in 1964 and Jack III rejoined the family business full-time in 1966. Since then he has played a major role in the day-to-day management and restructuring of the company.
Jack III has officially taken over the reins at Hutchies.
Hutchies has endured mixed fortunes and suffered some financial difficulties in recent years, but now has returned to profitability with a bright future with young Jack III at the helm.
Old movie theatre to star as new company headquarters AFTER 47 years of being based in Montague Road, South Brisbane, Hutchies has moved its headquarters to the Plaza Theatre in Paddington. Jack III and his staff have set up shop in the front foyer of the disused theatre and are using its cavenous interior as an allweather storage area. The Plaza was built by Hutchies in the late 1920s and was won in a settlement with
the owners in 1930 when they defaulted on its completion. Jack Hutchinson Snr successfully ran the theatre for about 30 years before television, introduced to Queensland in 1959, killed off many popular suburban motion picture theatres. Jack Snr once remarked that after televisions came on the scene only the latest Elvis Presley movie could be guaranteed to fill the house.
In 1964 the theatre’s sloping floor was cleared of audience seating and levelled and for a brief time the Plaza became the headquarters of Basketball Queensland. The basketballers enjoyed the bounce of the timber floor, however, noise complaints led to a court ruling which put an end to the theatre’s role as a sporting venue.
Fine facilities for flora and fauna research A NUMBER of ancillary buildings have been built by Hutchies recently to support the Animal and Plant Industries blocks at the Gatton Agricultural College. An Animal House includes a digestibility trial room to house 40 sheep and cattle, small animal rooms, feed store, feed preparation room, and feed mixing and sampling rooms. The Plant Industries block provides for plant and implement storage, the processing, preparation and sampling of farm produce and seeds handling facility. The ancillary buildings were built by Hutchies at a cost of $30,000. A new glass-house also was constructed at a cost of $12,766.
A number of ancillary buildings have been built to support the Animal and Plant Industries blocks at the College including glass-houses.
Cleaning solution in laundry A NEW laundry building, constructed by Hutchies at a cost of $144,127, was completed and placed into commission at the Gatton Agricultural College in November 1968. The new facility provides a large, well-equipped laundry work room together with separate areas for receiving and distribution of laundry items, a boiler room and amenities for the laundry staff.
Gatton Agricultural College now has a large well equipped laundry.
A seamstresses’ room is also provided in the laundry building.
The unit was built and equipped at a total cost of $160,000.
Western woolstore A WOOLSTORE has been completed by Hutchies for Australian Mercantile Land & Finance Co (AML&F) at St George, western Queensland. The contract for construction of the $65,887 warehouse was signed in March 1968.
Student digs for Ag College RIDDELL Hall – the third residential student block to be built at Gatton Agricultural College – started construction in October 1967 and was handed over in November 1968, ready for the new academic year. Hutchies built the student block for a cost of $400,000. Riddell Hall closely resembles the design of two previously built accommodation complexes, with double-storey wings connected by covered passageways to a common room, providing 128 individual bedrooms/studies and a resident master’s flat. Riddell Hall was named after Robert McLean Riddell, Chief Inspector of the Department of Public Instruction, who was closely linked to the College’s progress for 15 years and a member of the committee which recommended the College’s mode of administration. LEFT: Riddell Hall at Gatton Agricultural College welcomed its first students in 1969.
Trams scrapped to allow for more cars in the city BRISBANE’S Lord Mayor, Clem Jones, turned off the last tram on Saturday, April 12, 1969 – ending that form of transport’s long history in the city. Just last year, the Lord Mayor, pushing for Brisbane to adopt a more modern and American-styled dream of working people commuting daily in their own cars, announced the city’s tram service would be scrapped. Many people, including council insiders, have been vehemently against abandoning this popular form of transport. Nonetheless, the Lord Mayor rode the last service to the council’s Milton depot on Saturday night and personally turned off the tram’s control switch in
front of members of the media and other onlookers. The immediate move to buses occurred the next day – Sunday – with the idea that the weekend change-over would minimise any disruption on the city’s roads. It did not go completely to plan, with commuter traffic thrown into chaos the first few days and council pleading with people to be patient. Trams have enjoyed a long history in Brisbane – firstly in 1885 as privately owned horse-drawn affairs, followed by the early electric trams in 1897. Council has controlled the tram service since 1925.
In the peak year of 1944-45, during World War II when women served as conductors, the tram service carried more than 160 million people. A fire at the Paddington depot as recently as September 1962, which destroyed 65 trams, was also a factor in council’s decision. Interestingly, ‘phoenix’ decals were attached to the last eight trams built between 1963 and 1964, from materials salvaged from those destroyed in the Paddington fire. Special eye-catching phoenix emblems were affixed under the driver’s windows and these final eight trams became known as “phoenix cars”.
You won’t see this again! Pictured in 1952, cars and trams cross the Victoria Bridge bound for New Farm and Fortitude Valley. Today, in 1969, sharing the roads with trams is all a thing of the past for Brisbane’s modern commuting motorists.
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CHAPTER SEVEN (7)
REBUILDING A REPUTATION The Seventh Decade (1972 – 1981) IN November 1972, Brisbane architect, Arthur Bligh (of Bligh, Jessup, Bretnall and Partners), wrote to the Builders’ Registration Board of Queensland in praise of Jack Hutchinson – highlighting integrity as one of his main qualities. His warm sentiments reflected the industry’s newly rekindled appreciation of Hutchies under Jack III’s guidance. Arthur Bligh wrote: “The firm of J. Hutchinson & Sons, while first directed by Mr Jack Hutchinson (the applicant’s Grandfather) and later, while directed by Mr Jack Hutchinson (his father), carried out major works for myself and Partners, through a period of 30 years, earning our esteem and commendation. “Then, in the period 1966-68, Jack Hutchinson (the applicant and grandson of the founder...) carried on direction of the original firm ... Mr Hutchinson, in our opinion, demonstrates technical and administrative skill and does have a special characteristic in a high level of integrity. “There are other splendid examples of Builder organisations through several generations and it is our opinion that Mr John Collins Hutchinson will add honour to his predecessors, who it should be remarked, have permanent monuments to their skill through major public, industrial, commercial and civil works in the State of Queensland.” •••
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Y the early 1970s, company turnover had grown considerably and Jack made moves to reduce his workload from a gruelling 18 hours a day – an effort which had been crucial in the early years of salvaging and rebuilding the business. The past six years had witnessed a dramatic turnaround for the builder, but it had not been easy. Four decades on, June Hutchinson remembered those early days of the new management structure as sheer hard work for the husband and wife team. She recalled their discussions when Jack first mooted his plans to leave the State Government and join the family business when it was in trouble. “I always felt confident Jack was up for the challenge and could do the job, because he had done part of his apprenticeship in carpentry and was trained and qualified as a quantity surveyor,” June said.
“He was also finding the public service a bit frustrating. Jack’s father was very worried because, while Jack had a good job, he felt the building industry was simply too risky. “Since Jack has always been a fairly laid-back bloke, I believe his father also doubted he had the cut-throat nature to survive in the construction industry. “But, although Jack is easy-going, he is also determined and obsessive with anything once he sets his mind to it.” To add to the couple’s workload at the time, Jack and June had four children under the age of 10 – John Scott, 9; Lindy, 7; Wendy, 5; and Kenneth, 3. Scott had an appendectomy when he was seven years old with peritonitis, followed by a gut obstruction and was hospitalised for three weeks. June recalled those stressful times. More Than The Truth – Hutchies’ Hundred Years 127
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“Raising four young children, caring for a seriously
A new federal Labor government, under Prime
sick child and trying to re-establish the business was
Minister Gough Whitlam, came to power in 1972
a huge strain on both of us but, in those days, the husband was the breadwinner and the wife’s job was
with the now-famous slogan, ‘It’s time’. It increased public works exponentially with
to look after the home and children,” she said.
its ambitious plans for national reform – putting a
“Jack worked all day then was up most of the night working on quotes and tenders. It was difficult and I’ll admit, sometimes during that period, I had wished Jack was back at the State Government working nine-to-five. “Despite all his father’s misgivings, I believe Jack’s easy-going nature made him the ideal ambassador to win back the confidence of architects, suppliers, clients and subbies. “Time has shown Jack was the right man, in the right spot, at the right time to rescue the company.” Apart from restructuring Hutchies, Jack rebuilt the confidence that people, such as architects, suppliers, customers and, particularly, subcontractors,
strain on the country’s labour and building materials resources. Inflation was running high and many of the contracts Hutchies had accepted were for a fixed price. Good tradesmen became increasingly hard to find and then demanded to be paid a premium, while materials were delivered late, if at all. As a result, many contracts started to run behind. Ironically, during the subsequent recession of the 1970s, Hutchies thrived while many other building companies, which had grown large during the busy years, now faced bankruptcy. Architects who were wary of the problem associated with contracting risky builders gave
previously had in the company. He had realised that a key measure of success would depend on getting good subbies on the jobs and finishing on time.
contracts to Hutchies on a cost-plus percentage basis. On the back of the changing landscape of the construction industry, the company continued to
“My goal was to pay subbies on time every 30 days – and that’s what we did,” he recalled. “The architects realised before too long that, because the subbies were being paid on time, jobs were running on schedule and so we were soon back on the tender lists of major architects.” Despite the hardships, Jack described that critical transition period as “a marvellous time”. “We turned it around in about six months,” he said. “Firstly, we got rid of all the debt and, for the next 18 months, we were making a modest profit. We were not that big, but we had no trouble paying everybody on time.” Unfortunately, the ensuing new decade of the 1970s would also prove to be challenging years ... this time for the building industry as a whole nation-wide. The long boom which had started after World War II came to an abrupt end.
expand with some key personnel coming on board. By 1976, the company had grown too large for the Paddington Plaza office and, in November that year, Hutchies moved to new premises at Seventeen Mile Rocks, an outer western suburb of Brisbane. The new office was designed and built to the company’s needs and included a large amount of outdoor storage for equipment and materials. Hutchies had bought the land in 1973 just prior to the Brisbane floods of January 1974. Before construction of the new office began, a dumpy level shot indicated – much to everyone’s relief – the new floor would be more than two and a half metres above the recorded flood peak. Despite the continuing recession in the building industry, Hutchies bucked the trend and posted a record profit in 1977. Towards the end of the 1970s, a localised property boom began in north Queensland’s Whitsundays
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with the area attracting astute entrepreneurs like
fervent quest to rebuild Hutchies – had specialised
Keith Williams and Bob Porter.
in work that other builders generally avoided.
Accordingly, Hutchies’ sights were set north to the tropics and the company soon had a strong share
While the competition subcontracted most trades and looked for uncomplicated jobs where the builder
of the area’s construction activity which included
simply played a management role, Jack sought out
accommodation units, nursing home, swimming pool, mini-golf course, laundry, shops, alterations at Wanderers Paradise, Ansett Centre, skating rink, hotels, teaching block, and commercial and industrial buildings. Personnel supervised the Airlie Beach activities from a local home/office with all estimating, invoicing, accounting and correspondence carried out from Brisbane. The branch prospered for two years until a downturn in the Airlie Beach property market convinced Jack to close the office and temporarily shelve his ambitions for a permanent North Queensland branch.
difficult jobs that required in-house building skills and expertise. Hutchies forged a reputation for complex and difficult refurbishments where its own employees carried out the plumbing and carpentry trades. This self reliance, based on a ready supply of in-house skilled tradesmen, also led to a reputation for work in remote and isolated areas, such as Archer Point, Mornington Island and St George. This type of work served up healthier profit margins, despite usually being far more difficult to carry out. It was during this period of reconstruction that Hutchies also learned the value of repeat business
Eric Hutchinson died in 1979 – a year which also marked the start of a volatile development boom period that ran through until 1982. During this era, the company – apart from its
and demonstrated it was prepared to do whatever a client required – regardless of how big or small the job. Hutchies showed it was ready and willing to clean
foray into the Whitsundays – remained astutely conservative in its approach to any new ventures that involved expansion or development. In 1981, Jack II offered to sell to his son the family house on a quarter acre in the heart of Surfers Paradise on which to build high-rise units. Although eager developers with lucrative offers were constantly approaching his father, Jack III politely – and fortuitously – refused his offer. Later that year, Jack II finally sold the site to a speculative developer but, before the high-rise project reached completion, the Gold Coast property market suddenly collapsed, leaving the developer in financial difficulties. Since taking the reins in 1968, Jack III – in his
windows, change locks, or replace a set of steps – if that was what was needed. This philosophy of exemplary service led to valuable and enduring relationships with a long list of prestigious clients including Channel 0, Hoffnungs, Brambles, Somerville House, Wallace Bishop, St Johns College, Churchie, Tickles, APM, TAA, Pancake Manor and Mount Ommaney Shopping Centre. The new focus became the client, rather than the size or type or work. This complete preparedness to go anywhere and do anything – while carrying out the job to the highest of standards – remains a vital cornerstone of Hutchies’ philosophy today.
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T RU T H HUTCHIES’
1972-1981
A DECENNIAL NEWSLETTER FOR HUTCHINSON BUILDERS
Our Jack has his say JACK Hutchinson hopes the building industry does not have another year like 1974. That was a great building year. Paradoxically, it was the worst year he experienced as a builder. “We had plenty of work but couldn’t get jobs finished because of a lack of materials and skilled labour,” he said. “As soon as you had people working for you, they’d leave for more money elsewhere.” Mr Hutchinson, Queensland Chapter President of the Australian Institute of Building, is trying to stop a recurrence of ‘1974’. The AIB promotes the ‘science and practice of the building industry’. “The Institute had a lot to do with starting tertiary level building courses,” he said. Mr Hutchinson believes much preparation is necessary for another Queensland building boom which he feels is imminent. “Resources of the building industry already are being stretched and with the obvious growth in numbers of home units, mining and tourism, a building ‘boom’ is close,” he said. “The industry cannot hope to cope with that demand without the resources and manpower to cover it.” Mr Hutchinson said that to see the problem, one had only to look at the areas of great growth. “The Gold and Sunshine Coasts are still going ahead, of course, but there’s also great potential in tourist resorts like the Whitsundays area. “Cairns has gone building mad, Mackay is building new coal loading facilities and Bundaberg has a lot of development.
“In fact, building in Queensland looks like going berserk,” he said. “The problem is that not enough people can get apprenticeships and, if they can’t get them now, there won’t be enough skilled labour in the future,” he said. “It is heartening to see that in the January period this year, Queensland industry took on a record number of apprentices. “The government has helped by their offer of $1000 for every extra apprentice employers took on, but these schemes take time before the benefits are felt.” The industry also has assisted by provid-
Industry leader says builders need more apprentices ing more security for apprentices. “Apprentices have to be taken on for four years, but builders cannot afford to pay them when they don’t have enough work,” he said. “The system now is that, if one builder does not have enough work for his apprentice, he can arrange to have him transferred to another builder. “Previously, they were dismissed. In this way apprentices are virtually guaranteed of finishing their apprenticeship.” Mr Hutchinson said that the building industry of the future would need more graduates to work off the sites and to plan the jobs. That was where the AIB could help. “The Institute was formed in 1951 by
First the vote – now the drink
builders who were concerned by the need for professional education in building, which is why it helped instigate the degree courses which exist in all states,” he said. But builders, legally, do not require professional qualifications. All that was necessary was that they satisfied the registration board that they were competent and had sufficient financial backing to guarantee their work. Mr Hutchinson said that that might have been why the builders’ image in the past has not been very good. However, he believes the image of builders has been improved by increased professionalism. “And the Institute has had a lot to do with this changing image,” he said. “There is an assessment committee which travels to the various institutions to check standards and to see whether graduates can become worthy members.” In Queensland the course for builders is run by the Queensland Institute of Technology as either a four-year full-time degree course, or as a six-year part-time course. Among the subjects taught at the QIT are quantity surveying, engineering design and building business management. “It’s a very comprehensive course,” Mr Hutchinson said. But Mr Hutchinson would like to see more practical training in the building courses. Mr Hutchinson’s family has been in the building industry nearly 100 years. His grandfather was a builder in England late last century until he emigrated to Australia and started the construction firm, J. Hutchinson. Jack joined the firm in 1966. • COURTESY: Queensland Newspapers
IN February 1973 the voting age throughout Australia was dropped from 21 years to 18 years. Now, a year later, Queensland has moved into line with other states and dropped the legal drinking age from 21 to 18.
Company mourns the passing of former partner ERIC Hutchinson, son of Hutchies’ founder Jack Snr and uncle of the present managing director of the company, has died aged 76. Eric joined the company in 1915 at the age of
14 as an apprentice to his father alongside his older brother, Jack II. The brothers officially became partners in their father’s business in 1938 when the three formed J. Hutchinson and Sons.
On their father’s death in 1964, Jack II and Eric took full control of Hutchies before their retirement in 1968. Since then, Jack III has been at the helm of Hutchies.
Eric Hutchinson – as many of the longer serving company members would remember him.
Heartbreak for Brisbane as floodwaters overtake the city THE Brisbane River – normally a languid stream that snakes its way through outer suburbs to the CBD and beyond to Moreton Bay – has wreaked havoc on the city and claimed 14 lives. A devastating combination of an exceptionally wet spring, torrential downpours from a monsoonal trough caused by Cyclone Wanda and super high tides caused the Brisbane and Bremer Rivers to break their banks and swallow entire suburbs in both Brisbane and Ipswich.
The CBDs of both cities were not spared with the muddy brown waters flowing up inner streets with damage in Brisbane’s commercial and retail heart estimated to be in excess of $200 million. Although flood peaks were not as high as those of the 1893 flood, the damage to property is estimated to be considerably higher due to the region’s significantly higher population and suburban growth. Many of Hutchies’ company members
were affected by the floods with some numbered among those who lost everything when their homes were completely inundated. In total, 6,700 homes in Brisbane and 1,800 in Ipswich fell victim to the floodwaters. Brisbane’s Rocklea was the suburb hardest hit. The huge clean-up has begun and Hutchies will be working alongside countless others to help Brisbane and Ipswich get back on their feet.
Company moves to its fourth HQ HUTCHIES has relocated to a new purpose-built yard and modern offices at Seventeen Mile Rocks, in Brisbane’s western suburbs – its fourth HQ in its long history. The new premises, which have plenty of room for expansion of personnel and storage of materials and equipment, thankfully, are also 2.6 metres (eight feet) above the record flood levels of the 1974 Brisbane flood two years ago. Hutchies’ first office was at the family home at Manly, from 1912 until 1921, when it moved to larger inner city premises at Montague Road, South Brisbane. The South Brisbane office and materials yard was expanded in 1938. In 1968, Hutchies moved to the disused Plaza Theatre in Paddington, which served as office and storage yard until 1976, before its move to Seventeen Miles Rocks.
Then ... Hutchies’ first home-office at the family’s house in Manly.
Now ... brand new modern offices and ample storage yard at Hutchies’ latest HQ at Seventeen Mile Rocks.
City landmark is reduced to rubble NO doubt 1979 will be remembered as the year Brisbane lost one of its most iconic landmarks – the Bellevue Hotel. Despite the National Trust campaigning to preserve the building and amid public protests and outrage, State Cabinet decided that it was more cost effective to demolish the hotel than restore it. Three days later it was gone. Presumably, to minimise confrontation with the protesters, the contracted demolition company, the Deen Brothers, moved in to raze the building in the early hours of the morning. By daylight on April 20, there was precious little left to see of the once gracious three-storey building. The grand old lady, with its lacework balustrading and wrap around verandahs, was built to the design of early architect, F.F. Holmes, and had stood on the corner of George and Alice Streets since 1886. Once one of the premier accommodation hotels in Brisbane, over the years it had hosted everyone from wealthy graziers, out-of-towner politicians, visiting English cricket teams to the stars of stage and screen. Hutchies carried out several projects during the hotel’s long history, most notably
Brisbane’s iconic Bellevue Hotel (circa 1900) has disappeared from the city’s streetscape.
its sumptuous ballroom which was designed by leading architect, Lange L. Powell, and officially opened by the Governor of Queensland, Sir Leslie Wilson, in 1934. The ballroom, with its Queensland hardwood flooring, maple wood panelling and
cut crystal chandeliers, could accommodate more than 500 dancers. Hutchies’ extensive brief included the installation of a state-of-the-art ‘refrigerated air plant’ – the forerunner to today’s modern air-conditioning systems.
Old friends meet up
Skateway way ahead JACK Hutchinson, managing director of Hutchies, was attending an industry function when he caught up with old friend and mentor, fellow builder, Gordon Wiley. Jack credits Mr Wiley for helping and guiding him in the early years following his move to Hutchies full-time in 1966. “Gordon always made me feel welcome to drop in or call him for advice whenever I needed it,” Jack explained.
HUTCHIES has completed construction of Skateway – a new concept in roller skating facilities in Mount Gravatt on Brisbane’s southside. As well as an excellent skating surface, the new venue includes a small restaurant and cafe bar with seating.
The huge indoor skating arena boasts a large disco ball, lights above the ceiling and a full set-up for music and a DJ. Skateway, designed by architects, Bligh, Jessup, Bretnall and Partners, is destined to be a popular venue for both young and old.
MASTER BUILDERS IN PROFILE:
Jack Hutchinson
ANYONE else in Jack Hutchinson’s shoes would have every reason to feel proud of his company – for, as the head of this building organisation, he would be in the enviable position of running a firm that can boast of having maintained healthy operations for a period of 64 years. But, for Jack Hutchinson, this accomplishment is accepted as nothing really that unusual. When his grandfather, the late John Hutchinson*, first founded the company in 1912, he did so with a policy of “satisfied clients are more important than excessive profits to survive for a long period”. That basic principle proved its worth in the following years – with past clients coming back with further work. In essence, it established a kind of business “tradition” that was passed on and exercised by the second generation management for the company (this was Jack’s father, also called John**, together with his brother, Eric), and once again by the third generation or present management which is Jack. The formula of the tradition In explaining the rationale behind the company’s traditional policy Jack says, “There is a lot to be gained through understanding clients’ needs and always giving them what they want. We have always abided by such an ideal and, because of this, we assure ourselves of future business.” On the surface, this honest approach to business affairs makes sound sense. In the case of Hutchinsons, 64 years of healthy existence invariably shows what potential it brings. A slight change in the name Up until 1968 the company was officially titled J. Hutchinson and Sons. However, at this point in time, Jack’s father and his brother retired from the business and Jack formed the present company of J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd. Two years prior to this, in 1966, Jack actually entered the firm to take over the management side in preparation for his father’s retirement. Career background Coming into the company on a managerial basis was a relatively easy conversion for Jack. After all, he had virtually “lived and breathed” the company’s affairs and operations all of his life. Apart from this he spent two years after leaving school learning the carpentry trade and, with a yearning for more knowledge and experience in the building industry, had commenced a course in quantity surveying. To complete his diploma in quantity surveying, Jack began working for the
State Works Department and for several years worked for them in that capacity. In essence, he was very well qualified in many facets of the business and the industry at the time of joining his father’s firm. Aside from his own business affairs, Jack is an active member of the Q.M.B.A. and represents the Association on the Building Advisory Committee of the Q.I.T. He is also involved in sports – for instance, he is an official at Queensland and Australian Rowing Regattas and enjoys golf, tennis and swimming. Survival for the fittest For Jack Hutchinson, the world “recession” has a different meaning to the one you would find in any dictionary. Referring to the past few years and comparing them to periods during the last half century when his father and grandfather were faced with similar adversities, he uses the term “survival for the fittest” as a way of reiterating how the company’s policies and beliefs carried it through the hard times. “Survival during those times,” says Jack, “is for those who work efficiently and those who work hard. It is a case of applying yourself to the job, and making the best of the situation whatever the restrictions may be. “Furthermore, enthusiasm has to be instilled into the staff – this has a tremendous effect on their efficiency and morale, which in turn helps the company succeed.” Jack believes his office and site staff are “second to none”, and has the utmost faith in them. Confidence must be shown in the future Jack believes that, as a builder, one of his obligations to himself, his employees and
Reproduced from: The Queensland Master Builder (February 1977)
the industry is to show a sense of confidence in the future. “That confidence,” he adds, “can help determine the future. There will always be a need for builders who can adapt to the changing times.” For this reason he does not have any preconceived regrets about bringing his son (also named John – but to avoid a little confusion he is mostly referred to by his second christian name, Scott) into the business with him. Scope of operations When Jack’s grandfather first arrived in Queensland from England ... it was almost immediately that he started his building company. He commenced working in the Brisbane area on public works and other commercial projects and that type of operation has virtually been the entire basis of business up to the present. Jack describes current work as being in the fields of “commercial and industrial building, civil engineering and major alterations”. Examples of this kind of work in Brisbane include the Police Youth Club and two separate child care centres at Inala, and the Skating Rink recently completed at Mt Gravatt. Much further afield, the company has recently undertaken projects on Mornington Island and at the Doomadgee Mission Station in the Gulf of Carpentaria, and a school at the mining town of Greenvale in North Queensland. * THE late John Hutchinson was Q.M.B.A. President for the 1930-31 terms, and again from 1940-43. He died in 1964 at the age of 90. **JACK’S father, John, is now retired. He was an active member of the Queensland Master Builders’ Association and, as well, was a Foundation Member and Secretary of the A.I.B. (Queensland Chapter).
JOBS UPDATE HUTCHIES has completed a design and construction project for Arnotts Snack Foods in outer Brisbane.
GYMPIE residents will have no difficulty in finding the town’s latest fast food outlet. Hutchies has put the finishing touches to the eye-catching new Big Rooster store. The project was carried out for architects, William Job and Associates.
HUTCHIES has been back to church – literally – when recent alterations were carried out on St Joseph’s Church at Kangaroo Point in inner Brisbane. St Joseph’s was built by Hutchies in 1940. Hennessey and Hennessey were the architects with the recent work undertaken.
A SUCCESSFUL joint venture between Hutchies and architects, Briggs, Peterson and Burnett, has resulted in the completion of an inner city commercial office building in Brisbane.
A PROMINENT Brisbane CBD building, known as Primac House, has been the latest site for Hutchies’ teams. Work has involved an extensive refurbishment of Primac Association’s commercial premises on the corner of Creek and Adelaide Streets, Brisbane. Consultants on the agribusiness’s premises were Basil Veal and James Crawshaw.
ONE of Hutchies’ latest projects has been an extensive, one-stop-shop building centre on Brisbane’s southside. The new Wilco Building Centre in Mt Gravatt was constructed with consultants, Edwin Codd and Partners.
APM’s clarifier tank constructed by Hutchies.
APM keeping pace
Hutchies constructed APM’s new boiler house.
Modern church for Latter Day Saints
HUTCHIES has just completed a new church building for the Church of the Latter Day Saints – or Mormons – at Eight Mile Plains, on the southside of Brisbane. The $1 million sprawling modern building was completed in 26 weeks under the supervision of Conrad, Esler and Simpson Architects.
Regular faces of Channel O HUTCHIES’ team members have become regulars at TVQ’s Channel 0 Mt Coot-tha television studios. Over the last few years, Hutchies has carried out countless jobs for the Sir Reg Ansett-owned TV station with some of this work done for architects, Lange Powell, Dods and Thorp.
ONE of Hutchies’ repeat clients over the past few years who has kept teams busy is Australian Paper Manufacturers (APM) based at Petrie on Brisbane’s northside. Projects have included a clarifier tank and a boiler house – both with McWilliam and Partners architects – as well as other minor works projects. In 1946, APM instructed an engineer with local knowledge and military service contacts to source a suitable location for a paper mill in Brisbane. Working under the code name ‘Operation Moo Cow’, he purchased two dairy farms (246 acres in total) on the banks of the North Pine River at Petrie on which to establish the mill. Prime Minister Robert Menzies officially opened the facility on December 6, 1957. Since then, the APM mill has kept up with technology and production. A state-of-the-art press installation in 1961 doubled its capacity to 48,000 tonnes. It is believed that it was only the second mill in the world to have this latest equipment installed. Modern computer controls followed in 1973 and installation of a new press section a year later expanded capacity to 90,000 tonnes. The mill has a promising future as it continues to build on its strong foundation of quality and service ... and Hutchies is proud to help.
Construction going ‘troppo’ in the tropics WORK has been going gang-busters in the tropical north with Hutchies undertaking a raft of projects. Airlie Beach is destined to be the state’s latest holiday hot spot as a building boom seems set to last some time yet. In Airlie Beach alone, Hutchies has already undertaken several beachside apartment buildings and shops, local swimming pool, mini-golf attraction, laundromat, Ansett Centre, 104-unit ‘Wanderers’ Paradise’, ‘Coconut Grove’, skating rink, hotel and bottle shop, CBA building and other commercial centres. Adjacent Cannonvale has not been left out with work including a nursing home, hotel and school teaching block. Airlie Beach and nearby Shute Harbour are the gateways to the Whitsunday Islands. As well as the prestigious resort of Hayman Island and the landmark new Hamilton Island resort development underway, the area is also popular with boating enthusiasts.
Airlie Beach in the tropical north is experiencing a building boom ... and Hutchies is right among the action.
New homes for Aussie Diggers
Hutchies has built stage one of a new RSL complex in Brisbane’s Kenmore.
THE finishing touches are being put on the first of eight accommodation blocks at the new Returned Servicemen’s League of Australia hostel at Kenmore in Brisbane. The new hostel will relieve pressure on the RSL home at Caboolture which has a one-year waiting list for its 110-bed section. Hutchies’ started work on the 123-bed Kenmore hostel in July 1979 and expects to be finished completely by December 1980. The $2.5 million complex will offer first-rate accommodation to elderly and invalid ex-servicemen and women and their spouses with all cooking and laundry done for them. The complex will include a recreation area, dining room, administration section and manager’s residence. A nursing sister will be on site 12 hours a day for those in need of medical attention. Primary consultant was Conrad, Esler and Simpson Architects. The RSL has just launched its first Art Union with a fully furnished $132,000 Gold Coast home at Miami Keys as first prize. Another popular RSL fundraiser is the Girl in a Million Quest which has been going since 1959.
Archer Point lights the way HUTCHIES is helping to keep the coastal waters of far north Queensland safe with the construction of a new, modern, fully automated lighthouse at Archer Point near Cooktown. Built in 1883, the original Archer Point Lighthouse was a simple timber-framed tower clad in rolled galvanised iron sheeting. The new six-metre tower will be constructed from concrete blocks at an elevation of 65m. The light source, powered by
240 volt mains with a diesel standby, will be a 120-volt, 1000 watt, 3000 hour tungsten halogen with a range of 17 nautical miles. Queensland has more than 5000 kilometres of coastline, much of it within the Great Barrier Reef – the most extensive coral reef system in the world. Over the years more than 1800 ships have been wrecked on this coastline. Without lighthouses, this number would have been much higher.
THE decade of the 1970s has proved to be challenging for the building industry as a whole, according to Hutchies’ managing director, Jack Hutchinson. Despite a good turnover of work trending steadily upwards (see graph), Hutchies’ own profit margins in most years showed modest pickings. “It’s been a tough few years but things appear to be on the rise as we move into the new decade,” Jack said. “The 1980s look promising although I’m sure there will be challenges along the way.”
With the end of the post war boom and with the Gough Whitlam-led Labor federal government’s ambitious spending program (1972-75), times were certainly tough for builders. Inflation ran high and the enormous increase in public works spending put a strain on the country’s resources – in both labour and materials. Good tradesmen, as well as a reliable source of materials, came at a premium cost to construction companies. Fixed priced contracts often proved to be the undoing of
Despite the steady and impressive growth of Hutchies’ annual turnover, the decade of the 70s has proved challenging years in which to turn a profit.
even the most conservative builder. Despite this continued recession in the building
No job too tough ... or too remote HUTCHIES continues to specialise in work that other builders generally avoid. While the competition subcontracts most trades and looks for uncomplicated jobs where the builder plays a management role, Hutchies often seeks out difficult jobs that require in-house building skills and expertise. Managing director, Jack Hutchinson, said Hutchies had become well known for complex refurbishments, on which its own employees carried out the plumbing and carpentry trades. “We fought our way back by accepting difficult or complicated repairs and renovations projects other construction companies were not interested in,” said Jack. “Consequently the company has achieved a reputation for this type of work and we have been involved in projects such as the Rotary Gateway Fountain in Fortitude Valley, the RSL War Veterans’ Home at Kenmore and TV0’s studios at Mt Coot-tha.” This self-reliance, with a ready supply of in-house skilled tradesmen, has also led to a reputation for work in remote and isolated areas, such as Archer Point, Mornington Island and St George. “This type of work often serves up healthier profit margins for us, even though it is usually much more difficult to carry out,” said Jack.
TURNOVER – Decade of 1970’s
$ Millions
Tough times but profit margins on the rise
Hutchies constructed the eye-catching Rotary Gateway Fountain in Fortitude Valley.
industry, Hutchies managed to post decent annual profits – particularly in the second half of this decade.
Sharper client focus a key to future success DURING the last few years of its reconstruction, Hutchies has learned the value of repeat business with a renewed and sharper focus on the client. Time and time again, Hutchies has demonstrated it was prepared to do whatever was required – regardless of how big or small the job. Jack Hutchinson said that Hutchies’ new focus had become the client, rather than the size or type of work. “Being prepared to go anywhere and do anything that is required – while carrying out the jobs to the highest of standards – is a vital cornerstone of Hutchies’ philosophy,” he said. “This attitude will be one of the keys to our success going into the next decade,” Jack said.
Hooray to holiday home in volatile market THE Hutchinson family’s highset fibro holiday home in the heart of popular Surfers Paradise has been knocked down to make way for highrise units. Built by Hutchies in 1939, the beachside house has been the home of Jack Hutchinson II for many years. Set on a prime site on the corner of Markwell Avenue and Northcliffe Terrace, Jack II has lost count of how many keen estate agents and developers have door-knocked with enquiries to purchase. Earlier this year (1981), present Hutchies’ managing director, Jack III, turned down an offer from his father to sell him the property so that Hutchies
could develop a highrise on the quarter-acre site. Jack III said he was not convinced the property market was stable enough to gamble on such a large speculative project.
Word around the industry is that the property developer who did take up the offer now faces some serious financial difficulties as the volatile market continues to plunge.
Only happy memories remain of the Hutchinson’s holiday home in Markwell Avenue, Surfers Paradise.
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CHAPTER EIGHT (8)
A NEW WAY The Eighth Decade (1982 – 1991) IN the early 1980s, Jack’s eldest son, John Scott Hutchinson (Scott), graduated from the University of Queensland with a degree in civil engineering. From an early age, Scott, as he is known, had regularly visited construction sites throughout Queensland with his father and knew he wanted to follow in the family business. For 10 years, Scott had worked at Hutchies every school holiday – labouring and helping with the plant and equipment. After a careers night at Brisbane Boys’ College in 1974, Jack directed his son to consider studying engineering. During his university years, Scott had a cadetship with Hutchies and, even while on vacation, he worked in the office, drove the truck while the regular driver was on holiday and laboured on building sites. Following graduation, Scott was employed at McWilliam and Partners Consulting Engineers and his time in the design office enabled him to become a registered practising engineer in Queensland and qualified to issue structural certificates and certify drawings. In 1983, he began part-time study for a Masters of Business Administration, again at the University of Queensland, while working full-time as an engineer. Sadly, his grandfather, Jack II, died that same year. •••
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HE prospect of an overseas adventure beckoned and the following year Scott set off on the obligatory Aussie odyssey of the era – a working holiday in England and travelling with two mates in a VW Kombi van through Europe and North Africa. He returned to Australia in March 1985, lived at home and settled down to full-time studies to complete his MBA with a thesis entitled, “Training and Development of Foremen in the Construction Industry”. Scott’s MBA research revealed that his great-
grandfather’s building company, J. Hutchinson, had won its first construction contract in January 1912. A year later, in February 1986, Scott started working full-time with the family business. At the time the company’s annual turnover was around $7 million. One of his first tasks was to put on his salesman’s hat and knock on doors looking for business – a role his father, Jack III, had taken on so successfully in the 1960s and 1970s. Scott recalled that it was only then he realised
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what an exceptional reputation his father and
legal name was J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd.
Hutchies enjoyed. “Even when cold calling, I was always shown
These stickers were mass produced and saturated completed buildings to generate ongoing
into boardrooms and introduced to the most senior
maintenance work.
people in architects’ and clients’ offices. Everyone
Scott agreed that ‘Hutchinson Builders’ was a
seemed to have time for us,” Scott said. “Also, I was being included in the company’s financial decisions and I was surprised at how well capitalised we were and how previous conservative management had put us in such a sound position.” In April 1986, Hutchies won the contract for the refurbishment and fit-out of an old retail building into a Japanese restaurant, Yamagen, and Scott was to work on site with the project doing administration and learning the ropes. It was there that Scott first met Peter Smith, of Lambert and Smith Architects, marking the beginning of a long personal friendship as well as an enduring business association.
simple and effective word-tool, because it explained, “who we were and what we did”. For the 1987 anniversary celebrations, however, Hutchies commissioned a new logo with a 75-year badge. “We decided on a simple process blue, because it represented quality and was easy for printers to duplicate, and we chose bold letters because it gave a solid impression, symbolic of strong buildings and a strong company,” Scott said. “Even back then we saw our longevity as our major point of difference in the building industry, so we included ‘Established 1912’ in the logo for the first time.”
At the time, both turnover and profit were increasing steadily and Scott found Hutchies a thoroughly exciting place to work. Aside from marking the 75th anniversary of the
With a freshly branded logo and hundreds of new corflute signs produced, Hutchies set about getting its employees to take signage seriously – a policy still encouraged strongly today.
beginning of J. Hutchinson, Builder & Contractor, 1987 was a significant year for Hutchies. It marked the emergence of the brand name, ‘Hutchinson Builders’. Previously, Jack had produced a simple, but eye-catching, yellow sticker which read: ‘Hutchinson’, with the word ‘Builders’ in bold but in a much smaller typeface above the company’s address and telephone, even though the company’s
“All of a sudden, we looked like we owned the city,” Scott added. “The new signage caught people’s eye and stuck in their minds.” The signage campaign was followed by the 75th anniversary function held at Tattersall’s Club on July 20, 1987. ‘Tatts’ was chosen as the venue for celebrations because Hutchies had built the club’s dining room 50 years earlier in 1937.
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The guest list included politicians, community
of the St Stephen’s Cathedral and, when Hutchies
leaders, business people, clients and subcontractors, as well as all company members and their partners.
was awarded the project, it was by far the biggest project the company had ever won in its 75-year
Being the prestigious Tattersall’s Club, suits and
history.
ties were compulsory attire. So that no-one was
Similar to the way things are done today, Hutchies’
excluded, the company hired suits for all employees who did not own one. The official invitation for the event was printed on copies of pages taken from a newspaper of January 1912, a tradition Hutchies has continued with its anniversary celebrations, and old building tools borrowed from the Queensland Museum added to a historic display in the club’s dining room. “Unfortunately, Dad was sick with the flu, but the doctor gave him a powerful injection to get him out of bed and through the night,” Scott recalled. “Dad still managed to speak brilliantly, Brisbane Lord Mayor, Sallyanne Atkinson, was fantastic and architect, Robin Dodds, who had worked with all
projects were organised around the most competent foremen – or what would later become known as ‘team leaders’ – and, despite all these people wielding considerable authority and commensurate responsibility, they were still on wages of varying rates. When one of its own was headhunted by another company in 1987, with the lure of an attractive salaried package, Hutchies decided it was time to ‘up the ante’ and move to salaried senior people. Scott explained that Hutchies made this crucial move, not only to enable the company to hold existing staff, but also to allow it to attract good people capable of larger projects.
four Hutchinson generations, was at his best. “The evening went off really well.” Although primarily planned as a celebration, the event worked like a giant advertisement which,
Jack agreed and has maintained that breaking the ‘small builder’ mentality proved a major step forward for Hutchies. Also, amid its 75th year, long-time company
along with the new signage, proved an enormous boost to company member interest ... and ultimately Hutchies’ business turnover. Behind the scenes, work went on as usual and some of Hutchies’ senior personnel slipped away unnoticed from the function around 10pm and worked through the night to meet a deadline for an important tender due the next day. That project was the $10 million refurbishment
members, Len White and Barry Butterworth, approached Hutchies with a desire to form a ‘social club’ that would finance social events, including an annual four-day fishing trip to Moreton Island. Hutchies went a step further and agreed to match the new Social Club’s fundraising dollar-for-dollar. A quarter of a century on, the Social Club remains a vital and active part of Hutchies and it is credited with being an important element in bonding
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with being an important element in bonding
developed properties and then on-sold them to
company members – from the office to the building
investors.
sites – into a true team of workmates. World Expo 1988 came to Brisbane and, earlier
The attitude of these two types of clients proved to be significantly different.
that year, the Lennons Hotel refurbishment in Queen
Traditionally, the client bought the land and then
Street, ostensibly in time for the international event, proved to be instrumental in Hutchies’ progression and growth. The job, won in a Conrad and Gargett tender, was about twice the size of the company’s usual large projects and it came with a tight timeframe with significant liquidated damages attached. Lennons was completed during a construction boom in the heart of the CBD – adding to the difficulty of access. The Myer Centre – a landmark project built on a huge amalgamated site across the street – was under construction at the same time. “Our project was completed under these atrocious
employed an architect who delivered a building through the tendering process. Because the client had a long-term interest in the project, a small overrun in completion or budget was not often a major concern. However, the new style of developer tended to employ a project manager who, in turn, employed all the consultants. The developer and project manager were focused heavily on programming and pricing, because the building was often earmarked to be sold within a strict timetable and budget. This change produced a tougher, more litigious atmosphere within the industry that Hutchies –
conditions and on time,” Scott said. “Cleverly balanced decisions were made in scheduling and in letting contracts and, even when a major subcontractor went broke near the end of the
known always as a ‘gentleman builder’ – was slow to appreciate. By the end of the decade, two projects, Sunnybank Plaza on Brisbane’s southside and Kingfisher
project, the job was kept on track. “Successful completion of this major project gave us the confidence to move to another level as a building contractor.” A quantum shift in the industry during the 1980s was a move away from the traditional construction clients (institutions, private owners and companies) to speculative developer clients, who bought and
Bay Resort on Fraser Island, would expose the company’s contractual vulnerability and prove to be steep learning curves in the new order in property development. Both projects resulted in protracted legal arguments and, although resolved in Hutchies’ favour, the experience was bitterly painful – financially and personally.
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Hutchies had always preferred to seal a deal with
problems at Sunnybank Plaza and Kingfisher Bay
a handshake, but the company had learned the hard
Resort, so the painful decision was made to close
way how to handle the new contractual nature of the industry.
down J. Scott Builders. However, the Fleming Street office in Townsville
In 1988, Jim Scott – a Brisbane-based builder with
was kept open and rebranded as Hutchinson
a strong presence in North Queensland – offered to sell his construction company to Hutchies. Acquisition of J. Scott Builders, which carried out mainly government work, promised to give Hutchies a government arm and a Townsville office. J. Scott Builders made a profit for the first two years, but it incurred losses in subsequent years. The losses coincided with Hutchies’ cash flow
Builders, while other properties were leased out and staff reluctantly laid off. The 1980s had proved to be testing and tumultuous times in Hutchies’ history, however, the next decade would get underway on a much brighter and happier note with the marriage in September 1991 of Scott to Mary-Jeanne Peabody, daughter of Terry and Mary Peabody.
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A DECENNIAL NEWSLETTER FOR HUTCHINSON BUILDERS
1982-1991
Winking ’roo kicks off the ’82 Games A WINKING 13-metre high mechanical kangaroo (which became known as Matilda) took centre stage at the opening of the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane. The opening ceremony was held at the new QEII Stadium in Nathan on Brisbane’s southside – named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. While athletic and archery events were held in the stadium, other venues included the Sleeman Sports Complex, Festival
Hall (boxing), Brisbane City Hall (wrestling) with cycling road events run on the Bruce Highway north of Brisbane. Forty-five nations of the Commonwealth took part with 1,583 athletes and 571 officials. Australia won 39 gold, 39 silver and 29 bronze – narrowly edging out England for the top medal tally. The Games were opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on September 30 and closed by the Queen on October 9. Matilda “the winking kangaroo” did a lap of honour at both the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1982 Commonwealth Games in Brisbane.
Mazda still amazing THE Hutchies-built Mazda Distribution Centre administration building in bayside Wynnum is a multi-award winner. Designed by Edwin Codd and Partners, the building has already won a Citation for Meritorious Architecture in the 1983 Architecture Awards, as well as a BOMA Special Merit Certificate. The project came on the heels of the successful completion of the BMW Distribution Centre project in Springwood on Brisbane’s southside, also designed by Edwin Codd and Partners.
LEFT: Awardwinning Mazda Distribution Centre administration building in bayside Wynnum.
Newspaper House in Queen Street, Brisbane.
Facelift for historic house NEWSPAPER House in Brisbane’s Queen Street, which underwent a $3 million facelift – both inside and out – thanks to Hutchies, continues to draw praise. Robin Gibson, of Robin Gibson and Partners Architects, worked alongside Hutchies on this 32-week project which involved the comprehensive renovation and extensive upgrade to this historic building in the heart of the city.
RIGHT: BMW Distribution Centre in Springwood on Brisbane’s southside.
In the thick of it in the tropics HUTCHIES continues to be right in the thick of the development boom in the Airlie Beach and Cannonvale areas. Well on the way to completion, the Montipora complex on Shute Harbour Road, Airlie Beach, is expected to be finished by mid-April 1984. Hutchies is building this $1.5 million project for Babhula Pty Ltd. The project is five strata-titled units and six shops – including a coffee shop, boat hire, sports and diving shop, pharmacy and haberdashery.
Aimed at the luxury market, the units will be fully air-conditioned and feature marble bathrooms. “The title Montipora relates to a natural species of very pale, pink coral,” said Babhula’s managing director, Ian Pilcher. “We’ve tried to make it in keeping with the Whitsunday area.” There is no shortage of money being invested in other projects in the booming tourist pocket, including a $4.5 million motel and restaurant complex and a $4 million hotel-motel.
Montipora in Airlie Beach consists of five luxury units with shops below.
Company remembers Jack II OLD time company members joined with the family to mourn the passing of Jack Hutchinson II – father of the present Jack and a former partner in the business. At the age of 14, Jack II joined his father, Jack Snr, in Hutchies as an apprentice, followed by his brother, Eric, in 1915. The brothers officially became partners in the business in 1938 when the three formed J. Hutchinson & Sons. Following Jack Snr’s death in 1964, Jack II and Eric took full control of Hutchies, before their retirement in 1968. Since then Jack III has headed up Hutchies. Jack II, who had suffered ill-health from time to time over the years, retired to the Gold Coast.
Yamagen’s award-winning interiors.
Turning their hand to Japanese Scott gets cold reception in Europe
Hutchies mourns the passing of Jack II.
SCOTT Hutchinson, who is no stranger to company members, has sent home this latest snap of himself on his overseas working holiday. He and two mates, Peter Bolton-Hall and Peter McLeod, took off in a Kombi to take in some of the sights of Europe and North Africa.
When he eventually gets back to the UK, Scott is hoping to land a job labouring on a London building site ... just to see how it’s done over there. Scott is due back in Australia in March 1985. No doubt the Queensland sunshine will be a welcome relief when he returns home.
Scott gets the cold shoulder in Europe.
HUTCHIES’ team members turned their hand to Japanese in putting the finishing touches to the new Yamagen Japanese restaurant. The project, for Daikyo Australia, involved the extensive refurbishment of a Brisbane inner city retail building into an upmarket traditional Japanese restaurant. The $2 million, 24-week job by Hutchies was undertaken with Peter Smith from Lambert and Smith Architects. Lambert and Smith recently won ‘Best Interiors Award’ in the 1987 Queensland Architecture Awards for Yamagen.
Market orientation and our company
Refurbishments to the value of $1.3 million were carried out by Hutchies at the Demora Nursing Home in Brisbane for clients, Mr and Mrs Gordon. Architect on the 24-week project was Gary Garmett and Associates.
Social Club kicks off IT’S official ... Hutchies’ company members now have a Social Club. With Hutchies celebrating its 75th year, company members, Len White and Barry Butterworth, hatched a plan to launch a Social Club that would finance social events, including an annual fishing trip to Moreton Island for the boys. Jack and Scott agreed it was a great idea and have offered to match the new Social Club’s staff contributions dollarfor-dollar. The Social Club’s first function was held on Saturday, September 26, at Henry Africa’s Theatre Restaurant in Browning Street, West End. The entire dinner, floor show, beer, wine and soft drinks were covered by Social Club contributions. The next Social Club function will be the Christmas family picnic in New Farm Park in December.
HUTCHIES generally has a mixed clientele who require many different services. Different clients expect different things from the organisation and we change to suit the client. For example: ~ Reliability ~ Low price ~ Experience ~ Presentation However, one aspect which we have found to be most important and unique is our flexibility. Recently we were asked by a client at 5.30pm to make major changes to his office by 7am the following day before the carpet was to be laid. We could confidently say that that would be no problem without even thinking of who we could get to start at 4am the next morning. The client was impressed and I believe we will be commis-
Message from Managing Director Jack Hutchinson
sioned for their next project. Incidentally the carpet layer was late for no reason. ••• AT another site we were forced at 9pm on a Saturday night to look for starters for 6am that Sunday. We couldn’t get any of the sub-contractors we rang to even consider it, yet the first company members we approached said ‘yes’. ••• IT is wrong for the company to overuse this willingness and no-one should expect prior commitments, especially family commitments, to be broken for work. However, it is useful and unique that we have this flexibility throughout the company which allows us to meet different client’s needs and secure more work.
Scott has been working full-time at Hutchies since February 1986.
Back on track by degrees
AUSTHOTEL was the client for the Brisbane Hotel’s extensive refurbishment and modernisation on the corner of Wharf Street, Brisbane. Hutchies worked for six months on the $2 million project with Carter Merolli Architects.
SCOTT Hutchinson, who has been working full-time at Hutchies since February 1986, is putting the finishing touches to his thesis for a Master of Business Administration degree. He already has a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Queensland. After graduating in 1981, Scott worked with engineering consultants, McWilliam and Partners, for almost three years, before heading overseas in March 1984 on a 12-month working holiday. He began studying part-time for his MBA in 1983 while he was still working by day as an engineer. Scott became particularly inspired by the human resources subjects offered in the course and studied all he could in that area. Appropriately, his MBA thesis will be entitled ‘Training and
Development of Foremen in the Construction Industry’. “At the moment they (foremen) are just thrown into it and either sink or swim,” Scott said. “If they do well, they get another job, possibly bigger. If they don’t, they rarely get another chance. “But a lot of their work is human relations – getting people to perform and handling conflicts of personality. “I am interested in ways of developing foremen earlier so they reach their peak at 30, not 50,” he said. The building business – and Hutchies in particular – has been a consuming interest for Scott since an early age. He started going around building sites with his father, Jack, when he was seven and began working with the company in the holidays when barely a teenager.
Company members pose for the “class of 1987� photograph.
The official party (L-R) Jack Hutchinson, Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson, June Hutchinson, Robin Dodds and Scott Hutchinson.
Well-known veteran arc Dodds, entertained the c guest speaker ad
Company members well suited to 75th celebrations COMPANY members and their partners were among the 400 throng of politicians, community leaders, business people, clients and subcontractors who gathered at Tattersall’s Club on Monday, July 20, to mark Hutchies’ 75th birthday. Dress code at the prestigious Tatts required nothing less than a lounge suit for men, so Hutchies came to the rescue for many of its employees who did not own their own ‘bag of fruit’. The evening turned out to be a gala occasion and everyone agreed the rented threads were just the ticket.
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Company members, well-suited for the occasion, mingled freely with other VIPs at the gala evening held in Tatt’s dining room that Hutchies built in 1939.
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• Hutchies’ old logo (shown at left) will be phased out immediately to make way for the new Hutchies’ logo (shown above) which has undergone a major facelift in time for the company’s 75th birthday.
Jack gets a shot in the arm
BY the way Jack Hutchinson took to the podium to address the crowd so enthusiastically during the official part of Hutchies’ 75th celebrations at Tattersall’s Club, no-one would have guessed he had left his difference in the building industry, sick bed to Hutchies has included ‘Established attend. 1912’ in the new logo for the first During his time. speech, Jack praised company staff memHundreds of new corflute signs are bers for helping Hutchies to get where it is being produced and Hutchies will be today. asking all company members to take “The company will continue to be active signage seriously from now on. in a range of commercial and industrial Hutchies is hoping the eye-catching construction, as well as its renovation projnew signage will be seen everywhere ects ... and to strive for another 75 years of around the city very soon. quality construction,” he said. A 75th anniversary badge has also Jack has been battling a severe bout of the been produced with the company’s flu, but luckily his physician gave him a ‘shot new branding. in the arm’ to help him get through the night.
Sign of the times JUST in time for Hutchies’ 75th celebrations, the company has commissioned a brand new logo design and new corporate colours. Previously, the company has produced a simple, but eye-catching, yellow sticker that reads: ‘Hutchinson’, even though the company’s legal name is J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd. The name, ‘Hutchinson Builders’, stays, but Hutchies’ logo now sports a new blue colour and bolder typeface. To recognise the company’s longevity as a major point of
BRISBANE’S Lord Mayor, Cr Sallyanne Atkinson, was special guest of honour at Hutchies’ 75th celebrations at Tattersall’s Club.
New levels of luxury at Lennons
Brisbane’s Lennons Hotel has undergone a $4.8 million upgrade in time for Expo ’88.
LENNONS Hotel, once a name synonymous with the height of luxury dining and accommodation in the city, has undergone a $4.8 million upgrade in time for the Brisbane Expo. Hutchies undertook the 30-week project that included refurbishment of the lower ground floor, restaurant, kitchen, reception area and auditorium, plus a new swimming pool built on the seventh floor. As well, direct access from Lennons to the new bus terminal under Queen Street was made to coincide with the Queen Street Mall extensions. The client was Interwest and main consultants were architects, Conrad and Gargett, and engineers, Norman Disney and Young.
Brisbane showcased to the world with Expo ’88
BRISBANE was showcased to the world with the recent sixmonth long World Fair known as Expo ’88. With a mascot of a platypus named ‘Expo Oz’ and a theme of ‘Leisure in the Age of Technology’, the huge event was one of the highlights of the country’s bicentennial celebrations. Expo ’88 attracted more than 15.76 million visitors with ticket sales alone bringing in $175 million. Spread over 40 hectares, the international fun fair was created where many derelict industrial buildings stood on the unfashionable South Brisbane stretch of the Brisbane River directly opposite the CBD. Hutchies’ own former South Brisbane office and yard (1921-
Expo ’88 was held on a 40-hectare site along the south bank of the Brisbane River across from the CBD.
1968) in Montague Road is just a stone’s throw from the Expo site. It is hoped that, once many
of the international pavilions are removed, the riverfront site will be retained for a public
space with its next door neighbour, the Queensland Cultural Centre.
Quality work on display PROUD of its long history and reputation for quality builds, Hutchies has taken a stand at the 1989 Building Trades Expo in June. A feature of the display is a model of St Stephen’s Cathedral, which is nearing completion, and photographs of other projects – all with the 75th anniversary badging as a backdrop. The company will be asking for volunteers to man Hutchies’ stand during the five-day event.
Work on St Stephen’s gets a blessing ... or two THE completion and restoration of Brisbane’s St Stephen’s Cathedral was the largest job ever undertaken by Hutchies in its 75-year history. It was formally dedicated with a ceremony on December 4, 1989, and followed up by winning an Australian Institute of Building Excellence Award. Working closely with Robin Gibson, from Robin Gibson and Associates, and Father John Lennon, from St Stephen’s, the $10 million project, which started in September 1987, took 18 months to complete. The client was the Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane. Work involved a full interior restoration including new sanctuary, baptistry, organ relocation, extension of aisles to accommodate a new Blessed Sacrament Chapel and an extension to the top of the Cathedral. Improvements to the natural light entering the Cathedral was also carried out as well as stone paving and new furniture and interior fittings. Externally, considerable work was done to allow for full-width steps access to the Cathedral, along with extensive landscaping, cloistered walkways and construction of a spire with an illuminated cross. Old St Stephen’s Cathedral was restored and the old St Stephen’s School was refurbished for administration offices. A two-level underground carpark was also constructed.
Modern techniques used in painstaking restoration THE massive completion and restoration of St Stephen’s Cathedral threw up some interesting challenges for Hutchies’ crew. “From the start this job was always going to be different,” said Hutchies’ on-site foreman, Bill Winterbottom. “It was a chance for all of us to be part of something special.” Hutchies’ team members faced enormous challenges in carrying out the work, from protecting irreplaceable windows and old stone
Locals benefit from Cathedral work LOCAL tradesmen and suppliers were the winners with the successful $10 million Hutchies’ completion and restoration of St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane. At times, more than 100 people worked on the site, with a further 50 plus employed off-site fabricating materials for the job. As well as the enormous amounts of cement, sand and gravel, more than 1,000 tonnes of stone, sourced from Queensland quarries, was used on the job and in excess of 300 tonnes of steel was supplied by local fabricators. For the final fit-out of the Cathedral, local artists and artisans supplied stained glass, shrines and other pieces.
walls during heavy excavation for the new underground carpark, trying to accommodate the 100mm off-square deviation of the Cathedral with the extensions, to making every effort to preserve original joinery and marrying old stonework to new. Attention to detail proved the key to the job’s successful completion. Bill reckons it takes an expert eye to spot the old from the new and “that’s the way it should be”.
Builder sponsors architects IN an unprecedented move, Hutchies has sponsored the Queensland Architectural Awards held at the Hilton Hotel, as well as the Architectural Week display held at the Riverside Centre. It is the first time ever that a builder has been so closely associated with the Awards. Jack Hutchinson said Hutchies was proud to be approached by the organisers to sponsor the events. “When there are so many rumours around of construction companies going to the wall, it was a timely opportunity for us to show our long term commitment to the industry,” said Jack.
Shell in the Outback is best in Australia EIGHTEEN months of planning and an investment of $1.3 million has culminated in the Northern Territory having the most up-to-date Shell distribution depot in Australia. In line with the Shell Company’s policy of ensuring that the installation was of the highest quality, Hutchies was chosen as the prime contractor for construction with local sub-contractors utilised under Hutchies’ supervision. Hutchies has completed many projects for Shell over the years and, after completing a major Shell roadhouse in Mount Isa, the company moved over the border and into the Northern Territory for another big project at Katherine. Hutchies now has many fine buildings to its credit in all parts of Queensland, including the remote areas of Mornington Island in the Gulf, Fitzroy Island off the coast near Cairns and Doomadgee Mission in Cape York.
These jobs have ranged from millions of dollars each to small alteration work. In Katherine, it became obvious several years ago that the existing Shell facilities would have to be moved due to encroachment of residential dwellings on the depot. It took six months of planning before work could begin and the difficulties did not end there. The new site was solid rock which had to be drilled and blasted as part of the construction process. Rather than having triple roadtrains turning in the yard, the complex design allows free flow of traffic. It is possible to have a Shell tanker unloading its three trailers, while three roadtrains fuel up at the bowsers, with another two loading from the overhead gantry and another loading or unloading package products. Private vehicles can be serviced at the same time. As well, environmental issues are as
much a priority as the economic issues, with huge concrete dishes and other safety devices ensuring any spillages are captured and treated to protect the environment. Apart from the technical aspects of the development, thousands of dollars have been spent on landscaping, including lawn and tree planting. Large rocks, which were blasted from the ground during construction, have been recycled as part of the landscaping.
Lightning Ridge local pens an ode to team
Hot work deserves a cool dip
ONE of the locals at Lightning Ridge has penned a poem in honour of Hutchies’ team members working on the outback project.
Hutchies’ Crew They come from out of Queensland, And they make a lot of noise. They’re in and out up down, And we just call them the boys. They joined a couple of our lads, To see how it was done, A pub crawl up the Grawin, and a card night was good fun.
IT’S no denying it gets hot in the outback – particularly in the middle of summer. Here (from left) Barry Butterworth, Eric Gordon and Scott Hutchinson find time to take a cooling dip from the sweltering conditions on
Reputation for doing tough jobs continues
the job at Lightning Ridge – in far north-western New South Wales, close to the Queensland border. Hutchies is undertaking extensions to the Lightning Ridge Motel and Hotel.
HUTCHIES’ raft of difficult refurbishments is proof the company is cementing its reputation for tackling tough jobs. These include the renovation of historic St Stephen’s Cathedral, refurbishment of the first seven levels of Brisbane’s Lennons Hotel, Yamagen Japanese restaurant and the remodelling of the Brisbane Hotel in Wharf Street the city. “We seem to have developed a reputation for doing difficult renovations where there needs to be a fair
A bar-b-que quite often, For meat trays they don’t go far, But if they win more meat trays, We’ll bar them from the bar. But meanwhile let’s be nice to them, Let’s show them we’re alright, Because they’re working hard to give, The drunks more room to fight.
amount of trust between builder and client,” said Scott Hutchinson. “It is impossible to tell what you will find in an old building until you start pulling it apart. “In this kind of situation, an unscrupulous builder can take a client to the cleaners quite easily, so reputation is really important. “We have a number of clients we have looked after for years, such as the RSL Queensland branch, whose headquarters we built in Anzac Square.”
Hunt for work goes statewide HUTCHIES has carried out work all over Queensland – even in remote areas including Mornington Island, in the Gulf of Carpentaria; Fitzroy Island, in the Great Barrier Reef; Cooktown, in Cape York; and Doomadgee, in the far north western Outback. According to Hutchies’ managing director, Jack Hutchinson, the company has a long tradition of excellence in both workmanship and service to its clients in the industrial, commercial and civil engineering field. This is generated through tendering, design build and project management. A full maintenance service also is offered. The company has an excellent record in ‘cost plus’ contracts and jealously guards its reputation for honesty and value for money with this type of enterprise. Commercial work of any value is welcomed. Nowadays, the company has the personnel and the financial capacity to carry out major contracts, but is of a size to always ensure personal attention. Many employees have been with the company for most of their working lives. Jack said management ensured that a balance of experience and youthful energy was maintained and that no better staff existed in any building company.
Dead drunk poets’ society HUTCHIES’ members are a talented bunch. Here one turns his hand to poetry to describe – in eloquent rhyming verse – the latest Moreton Bay Fishing Trip.
“The Hutchies’ Social Club” It was somewhere west of Brisbane near the river, rocks and mud That they formed an institution called the Hutchies’ Social Club. They were hard and wiry Aussies from the rugged building game. There was not a keg or flagon that Hutchies’ couldn’t tame. But their style of socialising was irregular and rash, They had very little science, but a bloody lot of dash. And they used to practise Fridays, drinking middies in the pub, They were demons were these members of the Hutchies’ Social Club. It was somewhere up the highway near the truckies’ smoke and steam, That a social mob existed, called the “J. Scott Drinking Team”. As a social institution t’was a marvellous success, For their members were all noted for exclusiveness of dress. They had natty little t-shirts that were never stained with beer, For their cultivated owners only wore them once a year. So they set off out to Moreton in search of sport and fame, For they meant to show those Hutchies’ the fine art of the drinking game.
Now you jokers can imagine how the contest ebbed and flowed, When the Hutchies’ boys get going it’s time to clear the road. And the pace was so terrific that ere half the day was gone A spectator’s elbow was broken – just from merely looking on. For they shouted one another ’til the beach was strewn with dead, While the score was kept so even that they neither got ahead. And J. Scott’s leader “Stretch man” when he tumbled down to die The last surviving drinker – so they called the binge a tie. Then Hutchies’ fearless “Jacko” raised him slowly from the ground, Though his liver wounds were mortal, yet he gazed him slowly round; There was no-one to oppose him – all the rest were in a trance, So he staggered to his feet for his last expiring chance, For he had to make an effort to get victory for his side; So he drank another tinny and tumbled down and died. By the old Moreton campsite, where the breezes shake the grass, There’s a little row of headstones that the locals never pass, For they bear a rude inscription repeated again and again and again, Go on “Piss off Bill” let’s get on with the bloody game. And on misty moonlit evenings, when the fishermen stagger around You can hear those phantom drinkers on that phantom camping ground. You can hear from Captain Nemo as the yellow sub goes down, And the strident cry from Lenny, of, let the long bastard drown. ‘Til the terrified spectator runs like blazes to the pub... Haunted by the spectres of the Hutchies’ Social Club.
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Inn on the Park Motel, Toowong.
165-171 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane City
SURFERS Paradise Hotel Beer Garden refurbishment in the heart of the bustling tourist hub of Surfers Paradise was a $1 million project for Carlton United Breweries. Lambert and Smith Architects was involved with Hutchies in this 20-week project to upgrade this popular watering hole. • • • HUTCHIES has constructed another modern retirement village complex for RSL war veterans in Brisbane. Working with Martin Conrad, from Conrad Ester and Simpson Architects, the $2.5 million project was completed in 30 weeks. • • • INN on the Park Motel, bounded by Coronation Drive and parkland adjacent to The Wesley Hospital, in Toowong, has been a $1.8 million proj-
ect for client, Ed Power. The new building was designed and built to reflect the earlier old Queensland style of architecture, with graceful lines, wide verandahs, balustrading and detailed joinery. Work on the 20-week construction of the new motel development, including upmarket restaurant, bar and function room, was overseen by Peter Young, of Peter Young and Associates Architects. • • • DESPITE an extensive $2.2 million refurbishment and internal modernisation, including the installation of lifts, the original facade of a classic-styled building at 165171 Elizabeth Street, Brisbane, has been retained. The work on this historic building was painstakingly carried out
Australian Developments building, Palm Beach, Gold Coast
by Hutchies over six months working with Tony Fitzgerald, of AM Fitzgerald Architects, and Eugene Esmond for the client, Adelaide Investments. • • • PALM Beach on the Gold Coast was the site of an eyecatching, new CES building for private developer client, Australian Developments, and constructed by Hutchies at a value of $800,000. Despite encountering difficult foundation conditions on the coastal project, it was completed within the estimated 20 weeks. • • • KIPPA-RING Shopping Centre, on Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe,
Kippa-Ring Shopping Centre, Redcliffe.
has undergone six-month long, $7 million extensions and alterations. Hutchies undertook the work, which included the installation of a Coles supermarket, for Cooper Lybrand, as receivers, and Andrew Schultz, of Andrew Schultz and Associates Architects. • • • TILT-UP construction was used by Hutchies on Heritage Properties’ $2.5 million development in Morayfield, near Caboolture, north of Brisbane. The 3500m2 commercial development will house a Bi-Lo supermarket and 20 specialty shops. Primary consultant on the six-month job was Robertson Project Management.
Northgate Mail Centre is delivered on time A NEW state-of-the-art mail collection sorting and distribution centre for Australia Post has been delivered on time by Hutchies. The $10 million Northgate Mail Centre on Brisbane’s northside took 40 weeks to complete.
Back to Tatts
HUTCHIES has been back to Tattersall’s Club – this time for a $5 million facelift. Tattersall’s Club, Brisbane, has undergone a three-stage upgrade. The client’s brief was that club operations were not to be affected by construction operations. Working closely with Robin Gibson, of Robin Gibson and Partners Architects, and Roger Bylett, of Resource Coordination Partnership, the alterations, additions and refurbishments were completed over 40 weeks. The scope of works comprised the operational Tattersall’s Club and Arcade including tenancy shops, lift, foyer area and special club rooms.
HUTCHIES ran the above advertisement in support of its clients on the recently completed $250,000 renovation of Waterford’s Club Hotel. As well as interior refurbishments, the project included some external revamping of the hotel to take advantage of its views of the Logan River.
MJ & Scott tie the knot
SCOTT Hutchinson has tied the knot in spectacular fashion by marrying the lovely Mary-Jeanne Peabody in a glamorous ceremony held in Brisbane in September 1991. Mary-Jeanne is the daughter of Terry and Mary Peabody.
MAYBE Scott’s trip down the aisle was prompted by this witty ditty which was mysteriously posted on Hutchies’ noticeboard this time last year. Oh Scotty – what can we do To show that marriage is for you You’re so busy flitting here and there And now you’re secretary for another year. What does it mean when a boy won’t wed Are you frightened or just plain scared. Whatever the reason it’s a real damn shame There is still no heir for the family name. ~ by A. Nonimus
CBD building shines again
New centre gets stamp of approval HUTCHIES has completed another new $10 million mail collection, sorting and distribution centre for Australia Post – this time in Underwood on the southside of Brisbane. The 40-week project involved construction of a large mail sorting complex covering 11,000m 2, a transport building to house Australia Post vehicles and a separate building to service vehicles.
HUTCHIES has completed a $10 million refurbishment of a 22-year-old building in the heart of the financial and legal precinct of Brisbane’s CBD. Work on the 20-storey office building at 344 Queen Street in the city, formerly known as Network House, ran for more than 40 weeks with final completion in November 1991. The refurbishment project, which included replacement and upgrade of all major services, was undertaken for client, Uxwood, via tender from Nettleton Tribe Partnership. Once the bulky air-conditioning and plant rooms were modernised during the refurbishment, two extra floors were able to be opened up for sale. Each floor has its own compact and individually controlled plant room, making the building more energy efficient. Some of the biggest changes were made to the ground and first floors with the creation of a new lobby and escalators. The ground floor is now a combination of retail and financial tenancies with the first
floor converted to retail and restaurant space. The entire Queen Street facade was demolished and reconstructed. Interestingly, the thirteenth floor has been ‘omitted’ completely, due to superstitious reasons.
Hutchies has finished a $10 million refurbishment of 344 Queen Street in Brisbane’s CBD.
FRASER Island was the backdrop for the stunning and eco-friendly $7.2 million Kingfisher Bay Resort built by Hutchies over eight months. Although the perfect location for a holiday, work at the remote site was not without its challenges. Client was CQ Projects with consultants, Mark French, of Guymer Bailey Architects, and Ken Brownjohn, of Rider Hunt, as project manager.
Tertiary projects a primary focus OVER the past two years, Hutchies has undertaken two major projects for the tertiary education sector. The $6.4 million Health and Nursing Building (stage one), at the Queensland Institute of Technology’s Kelvin Grove Campus in Brisbane, comprises a major campus building including laboratories, lecture theatres, offices and teaching facilities. Work was completed over 28 weeks for John Simpson and Associates. Nearing completion is the further $6.4 million project for James Cook University in Townsville – known as University Building Two – which is a three-storey block construction designed to house a new general purpose academic wing and lecture theatre. Consultant on this project is Ralph Power and Associates.
Queensland Institute of Technology’s new Health and Nursing Building.
A new Jack on the block
Townsville’s James Cook University’s new Building Two.
THERE’S a new Jack on the block with the birth of Scott and Mary-Jeanne Hutchinson’s first child on July 15, 1992. Christened John Elmore Hutchinson, he too will be known as Jack. It’s anyone’s guess if Jack V will follow family tradition and play a major role in Hutchies when he grows up.
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Birthday celebratio HUTCHIES’ 80th birthday celebrations which coincided with Guy Fawkes’ Night on November 5, 1992 went off with a bang. Queensland Premier, Wayne Goss, was the special guest on the gala night that was held at Tattersall’s
Club in the city. During his speech, Scott Hutchinson implored the Premier to reinstate the now banned but once popular ‘Cracker Night’ to mark the annual Guy Fawkes’ Night. Unfortunately, the Premier politely – but firmly – threw cold water over Scott’s suggestion. Hutchies has a long tradition at Tatts over the years – dating back to 1939 and more recently with its $5 million facelift.
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THE NEXT GENERATION The Ninth Decade (1992 – 2001) THE period following 1991 was one of consolidation and prosperity ... and a time of reflection for Hutchinson Builders on the future direction of the family business and matters of succession. Jack had served as managing director from 1966 to 1992 and, during this time, had forged a strong reputation working on projects of all types, including schools, hospitals, tourist attractions, churches, and isolated and remote area projects. Most of the work during the 1970s and 1980s was based on relationships built by Jack with a large group of elite architects. By the beginning of the new decade, Jack had established a solid branch office network throughout Queensland – a structure on which Hutchies would base its financial growth and its future. •••
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CONSULTANT was brought in to review and make future recommendations on the current corporate structure. After deliberation, it was proposed that Jack would become chairman of the board; general manager, Ian Holst, would be elevated to director, along with June Hutchinson; and Scott would take over as managing director. The arrangement formalised the way things were being done already and it reflected no major or obvious changes. Ian Holst had joined Hutchies in 1974 and would continue in his new role until his retirement in 1994. When Scott took over as managing director in 1992, he was the fourth generation Hutchinson to have hands-on control of the 80-year-old family business.
This move ushered in a decade of change for Hutchies. With a style similar to Jack, Scott established a valuable business network of friends but, this time, it was with a new, young breed of property developers. Instead of straying into development, which was the usual path for an expanding building company, Hutchies loaned money to clients – allowing both parties to do more work. The developers looked on Hutchies more as a partner in the process rather than a commodity and Hutchies quickly became the preferred builder for many prominent developers. In turn, this taught Hutchies what was vital to a developer – namely an absolute fixed price and fixed program. Annual revenue during this era grew from around $20 million in 1992 to $150 million in 2000.
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As a result, the company headquarters and storage
designed by the company’s in-house training council,
yard at Seventeen Mile Rocks underwent a number of
following an extensive skills audit involving office
expansions and additions to cope with the growth. Another major milestone was marked when
and on-site personnel. Hutchies had held a reputation for retaining its
Hutchies
on
company members for many years and it was believed
November 5, 1992, at Tattersall’s Club, with 400 guests and Queensland Premier, Wayne Goss, as guest of honour. Traditionally, November 5 was Guy Fawkes Night, an obsolete ritual in Australia that celebrated an attempt in 1605 by Catholic conspirators to blow up the British Houses of Parliament. Scott seized the moment to implore Premier Goss to reinstate Guy Fawkes Night (or ‘Cracker Night’ as it was known colloquially in Queensland), but his pleas fell on deaf ears. From 1991 to 1993, the question of succession was considered, with the plan being for assets to be built up over the next decade enabling Jack and
celebrated
its
80th
anniversary
that ongoing training and education would make its workforce even more valuable to the building effort. In 1994, as part of a desire to expand, Jack and Scott purchased a share in Hansen and Yuncken Pty Ltd. Hansen and Yuncken was a family company established in Melbourne in 1902, with branches in Melbourne, Shepparton, Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin and Hobart, and with an annual turnover of about $200 million. At the same time, Hutchies’ annual turnover was $80 million, so it was hoped the alliance would enable the company to take on larger contracts. The plan was for Hutchies to buy an initial 15 per
June Hutchinson to extract their property from the company and extinguish their personal guarantees which supported the company’s financial facility. Another sign of the passing era occurred when Bill
cent share, then later increase to a 33 per cent share, after which time Hutchies would merge with the group that would be owned and operated by three families.
Smith, father of June Hutchinson, died January 27, 1994, aged 86. Bill had worked continuously at Hutchies from 1935 until 1956, except for his war service years in the Royal Australian Air Force. He had been a well-respected foreman labourer who always led from the front, taking the heaviest, dirtiest and toughest jobs for himself. Whenever a crane was erected, Bill rode the hook as dogman – a dangerous practice that has since been banned from Australian work sites. As a further indication of its growing maturity, in May 1994, Hutchies held its first training day for all foremen, leading hands and apprentices. The new training development program was
This 15 per cent share gave Hutchies a seat on the board – a position that was shared between Jack and Scott. However, it soon became apparent that the two corporate entities had extremely different cultures and procedures and, when two initial joint-venture projects failed to produce satisfactory financial results, Jack and Scott were sceptical about progressing the merger to the proposed 33 per cent level. They decided to return their shares in Hansen and Yuncken a year later. The early 1990s were productive years for Hutchies with many prestigious projects, including the $7.5 million Broncos’ headquarters at Red Hill and the Brisbane Tattersall’s Club extensions with
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three floors of retail space and six levels of facilities,
It also was a case of ‘all hands to the pumps’ as
accommodation, gym, pool, dining and function
some of its most valued company members took
rooms. This was a continuation of a long tradition of work done by Hutchies at Tattersall’s.
on enormous workloads just to help Hutchies through.
At the same time, the Treasury Casino in Brisbane
“It looked like there was no way we could survive
was under construction and Hutchies won a contract for specialised demolition and timberwork on the historic building site. Hutchies’ reputation for working on heritagelisted buildings also resulted in major contracts at Brisbane Boys’ College and the Brisbane Arcade. As well, the introduction of poker machines in Queensland in 1992 had delivered a spate of club refurbishments for Hutchies in conjunction with Project Leaders, including Roma Bowls Club, Bowen RSL, Cairns Golf Club, Mackay Brothers Leagues Club and Ayr Anzac Memorial Club. In the midst of this flurry of activity and rapid expansion in 1995, Hutchies imploded – creating a
the cashflow battering those jobs were going to inflict,” Scott said. “But we just had to get up every morning and do what we could. The projects were all so underpriced and so badly organised that many simply could not be turned around and many resulted in defects, litigation and liquidated damages.” Reflecting some years later, Scott admitted those days represented the second most perilous time Hutchies had ever experienced and, in the end, just two factors could be credited with saving the company in its darkest hour. Firstly, in a show of confidence by its thencommercial banking manager, Terry Bedford, Bank
critical situation that would prove to be its second closest brush with complete financial ruin in 83 years. During those busy years of the early 1990s, many new people had been taken on to deal with the
of Queensland agreed to extend Hutchies’ credit facility and, secondly, the dedication and sheer hard work displayed by some key company members were pivotal to Hutchies’ survival.
policy of expansion and had been given positions of authority and responsibility on some substantial projects. This rapid expansion with largely untried and untested new people would cost Hutchies dearly. The first warnings of impending disaster flashed up when a major Gold Coast project started showing a huge negative cashflow. Jack investigated the jobs book further and was horrified by what he discovered. Eight jobs, valued at $40 million and representing half the company’s annual turnover, had been badly priced and would deliver losses. ‘Sheer hell’ was the only way to describe the next 12 months, according to Scott.
After narrowly surviving the 1995 crisis, Hutchies found itself working even more closely alongside the new breed of developers responsible for the majority of the available building projects. The company began with Consolidated Properties in learning how to deal with this modern trend. “We loaned seed capital and mezzanine money to generate more work,” Scott explained. “I learned to understand how helping a developer financially opened up many more building opportunities and we then started working with Kevin Miller of Property Solutions and Ross Nielson Properties in this manner. “We also offered single payment contracts to some developers.”
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In 1996, Hutchies appointed a new financial
The company celebrated its 85th anniversary in
controller, Steve Norton.
1997, once again at Tattersall’s, but with National
Steve arrived from the State Government Works Department, where he controlled finances for
Party Premier, Rob Borbidge, as guest of honour. That same year, Jack and June Hutchinson were
Q-Build, and had previously worked for several
finally able to retrieve their personal guarantees
builders as an accountant. He would later become a valuable member of Hutchies’ board of directors. From 1996 to 1999, Hutchies enjoyed a series of successful projects. Winning the refurbishment of Toowoomba’s historic Empire Theatre in 1997 proved to be a significant and fortuitous move by Hutchies. The theatre had been built in 1911, gutted by fire in 1933 and had lain derelict since it closed its doors in 1971. Following the high profile and successful refurbishment of the Empire Theatre, Hutchies opened a local office and, in 1999, won a University
and extract their properties without affecting the company’s ability to operate. Meanwhile, Hutchies set about the unconventional approach of converting its estimators into collaborative cost planners – a concept that some had difficulty in grasping. In 2000, Hutchies completed 544 projects, with 483 of these valued under $500,000. Its ability to specialise in heritage-listed property helped Hutchies win the high profile restoration of Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts in Tenterfield – the planned centrepiece for Australia’s Centenary of Federation celebrations in 2001. It was at the School of Arts where New South
of Southern Queensland project – coinciding with an unprecedented construction boom in Toowoomba. During the next few years, Hutchies firmly cemented itself in the region.
Wales Premier, Sir Henry Parkes (later dubbed the ‘Father of Federation’), argued that the colonies needed ‘one great government for all of Australia’. The result, of course, was the Federation of Australia
Meanwhile, a growing portfolio of work in North Queensland, including the Marine Fossil Museum in Richmond, the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton and the Min Min Light at Boulia, helped establish new offices in Rendle Street, Aitkenvale – after having worked in the city for 40 years. Hutchies also demonstrated its ability to carry out major projects on the international scene by building the Craggy Range winery and vineyard in New Zealand, an $8 million Canadian factory for Orion Buses as well as the costing and planning for a $60 million design and construct national headquarters for Western Star Trucks in Kelowna, Canada, all at the request of Terry Peabody, Scott’s father-in-law.
on January 1, 1901. By the end of 2000, Hutchies had begun work on two of the largest projects in its history – $48 million civil works for Casuarina Beach, the $650 million master-planned township in northern New South Wales, and the $40 million 175 Eagle Street project in Brisbane’s CBD. During 1997 and 1998, Jack Hutchinson had served as President of Queensland Master Builders Association (the same position held by his grandfather in 1930-33 and 1940-43) and as President of Master Builders Australia in 1999 and 2000. In the course of his stint as President at QMBA,
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Jack had been impressed with the performance of
“But, frankly, after the financial hidings we had
the organisation’s executive director, Greg Quinn,
received on the four-year cycles of 1991, 1995 and
a former rugby league player who had played for Queensland.
1999, I was more than happy to share the load with Greg.
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builder, Greg Quinn had joined the Master Builders Association. He spent 17 years with the QMBA – six of those years as executive director – achieving remarkable results. Jack proposed a plan for Scott to take over as chairman of the board and for Greg Quinn to be approached to fill the vacancy of managing director. Scott was enthusiastic and excited about the proposal. “For years Dad had been telling me about ‘the bloke at the Master Builders who was good enough to run BHP’,” Scott explained.
confirmed we had made the right choice. Any other industry figure probably would have struggled with the situation. “Greg made decisions with no ‘dwell time’ and anything he could do the night before was done. He started each day fresh and ready to tackle any unforeseen problems quickly and with confidence.” After many years at Master Builders, Greg Quinn’s political, union and industry contacts were impeccable. The guest list at his farewell drinks read like a ‘who’s who’ of the industry and included four government cabinet ministers.
In October 2001, Greg Quinn was appointed Hutchies’ managing director – thereby becoming the first non-family member to hold this key position in the company’s almost 90-year history.
It was an impressive send off and indicative of the high esteem people at all levels held for him. He arrived when Hutchies had 150 company members, an annual turnover heading towards
Scott recalled that late 2001 was the perfect time for him to hand over the reins under the proposed new structure. “We had enjoyed a record year with a strong turnover and a record profit, we were cashed up and things were looking good,” he explained.
$150 million, a balance sheet of $22 million and an additional $8 million in property holdings. Scott Hutchinson and Greg Quinn, both in their early forties, represented the critical and all-important generational shift that would steer Hutchinson Builders into its next decade.
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Annual fishing trip celebrates a decade of fun
Hutchies recently held its 10th annual fishing trip to Moreton Island and the largest expedition ever – 65 participants – celebrated a decade of fishing frivolity. Apart from good fun, it’s a great way to get head office and site staff together to consolidate the team effort. Picture show the Hutchies’ fishing party prior to departure – and it’s downhill all the way from here! Turn to Page six and seven for an informal, cloase-up look at our fishing experts’ technique.
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FEBRUARY 1998
A TASTE OF THE TROPICS HUTCHIES has demonstrated confidence in North Queensland by expanding its representation and opening new offices in Townsville. The new premises are at 25 Rendle Street, Aitkenvale – a property that the company has owned for many years. The company has established a strong team in Townsville, headed up by Robert Weymouth, assisted by Dave Christoffensen, who has been with Hutchies in Townsville for the past 10 years. Hutchies have had a presence in Townsville for 40 years. Chairman, Jack Hutchinson, said the company decided to step up its activity in Townsville after identifying North Queensland as one of the areas of great opportunity and growth in Australia. Winning the tender for the NORQEB extensions proved that, when it comes to winning work, quality is as important as price to a client . Hutchies was the third highest of the five tenders – but we still won the job. The Townsville Bulletin noted that Hutchies’ price was $76,000 higher than the lowest. NORQEB business communications manager, Mr John Fowler, was reported in
Our keen to help and obliging staff outside Hutchies’ new Townsville office at 25 Rendle Street, Aitkenvale. They are, from left, Paul De Jong, Robert Weymouth, Dave Christoffensen and Tony Doyle.
the Townsville Bulletin, saying price was not the only issue. “Experience has shown people throw in the lowest possible price to get the business and once the project has commenced, then the costs escalate significantly.” Mr Fowler said Hutchinson Builders had more relevant experience in the type of project tendered for. It had clearly demonstrated its capability in the refurbishment of the existing building and its extension, had excellent financial and professional references and had supplied a detailed CV of the project team members. Robert Weymouth is keen and ready to be of service with no obligation building
advice and quotations. He can be contacted by telephone (07) 4775 2624. Projects secured include: Extensions to NORQEB building in Garbutt ($4.6million) Client contact: Les Olsen. Major consultants: Connell Wagner (Brian Davies and Scott Hahne). Estimator: Keith Boucaut. Foreman: Paul De Jong
Extensions to Townsville RSL ($2.5million) Principal consultant: Project Leaders (Craig Cornish). Estimator: Wayne Cullen. Job administrator: Dave Christoffensen. Foreman: Jim Patten.
Alterations and additions to Atherton International Club ($291,000) Consultant: Project Leaders (Bob Hornby). Estimator: Paul Hart. Foreman: Noel O’Brien.
THINGS ARE UP ON THE DOWNS OUR recently opened Toowoomba office is going well and the decision to have a permanent office on the Darling Downs has proven to be the right one, with several good jobs underway and others in the pipeline. The $10.6 million General Purposes Building at the University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, is steaming along after having had the first sod Chancellor Don Stevens (centre), Hutchies’ Western Division Project Manager, Grant White (left) and Contracts Manager, Randal Younger, turn the first sod.
turned late last year. Consultant on this five level project is Bernard Ryan & Associates; estimator, Michael Crossin; supervisor, Grant White; administrator, Randal Younger; foreman, Rob Thompson. A new $1.9 showroom/warehouse for Harvey Norman has lifted our activities in the Toowoomba region. Consultant, Leffler Simes Architect; estimator, Paul Hart; supervisor, Grant White; administrator, Randal Younger; foreman, David Darby.
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The Retro Blasters team from left, Rick Walker, Jack Whip, Peter Smith, Bruno Thomas and Lawrie Cranley.
WATCH out for the Hutchinson sponsored cycling team – The Retro Blasters – while they are out clocking up 1000 km in training each week. The team races regularly in and around
EMERALD AISLES SHINE IN THE OUTBACK
Project Manager, Paul De Jong, is shown here recreating in the bush after completion of the Emerald Market Plaza project.
THE official opening of Emerald Market Plaza in October signified the end of involvement for Hutchies and Project Manager, Paul De Jong, in this magnificent new shopping complex. The opening was conducted by Mayor Paul Bell and attended by Governor, Major General Peter Arnison, representatives of the owner, Prime Retail Group, and hundreds of local residents. Hutchies’ track record was praised with Mayor Bell commenting that the centre had been opened before its anticipated completion date. The Emerald Market Plaza will create 200 permanent jobs for local people.
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south east Queensland in the Masters’ Class. They recently competed in Brisbane’s biggest criterium (short course racing – 80 kms) at Davies Park with Australia’s five Tour de France riders.
WHITE CHRISTMAS IN LONDON HARRY White sent a dispatch from London to update Hutchies on his five month backpacking holiday around Europe. He visited 123 destinations in 150 days and loved every minute of it. Highlights included lazing on Greek Islands, sailing the Turkish coast, checking out architecture in Venice, Florence and Rome, attending beaches, bars and bullfights in Spain and taking part in an Irish Hurling competition (whatever that is). Harry did go to Amsterdam, but he can’t remember what happened there! Most importantly, after all his research, he reports that a stein of beer in Munich costs $A12. He is now working in London as a Planning Coordinator for Costain Constructions on a two eight-storey tower residential project. Apart from providing excellent experience, it should also give him the means to buy a ticket back home, sometime in the future, but first priority is a skiing trip to France.
ELL, 1997 was a record year for Hutchies. We had a turnover of $85 million and a healthy and fair profit. The start of 1998 is the start of new opportunities. The only way forward is to grasp those opportunities with energy, enthusiasm and common sense. We are in a tough industry and I thank you for our success in ’97. Let’s all continue to make those small improvements to keep us number one. Company members, never underestimate your role in achieving this goal. — Jack Hutchinson
BIRTHS Two future Hutchies boys came into the world recently with the arrival of Robert Gary Pettis to parents, Glen and Tonya, on September 20, and Tyler Ryan Grant Campbell to parents, Mandy and Grant, on December 22.
QUOTES The 10 most powerful two-letter words: If it is to be, it is up to me. ★ ★ ★ ★
My basic principle is that you don’t make decisions because they are easy; you don’t make them because they are cheap; you don’t make them because they’re popular; you make them because they’re right. — Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C. ★ ★ ★ ★
Success is 99 per cent failure. — Soichiro Honda, Founder Honda Motor Corporation ★ ★ ★ ★
Those who can’t laugh at themselves leave the job to others. ★ ★ ★ ★
Anyone can become angry – that is easy. But to be angry with the right person, to the right degree, at the right time, for the right purpose, and in the right way – that is not — Aristotle. easy.
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ON THE JOB AT WINTON’S DUNNY DERBY
Hutchie’s team caught with their pants down at the Winton Dunny Derby.
THOSE on the job at the Matilda Centre in Winton recently had a change of pace during the Winton Festival. A full week of activities kept everyone busy – especially the Hutchies’ entry in the Sorbent Dunny Derby. After building their dunny to racing specifications and then a float depicting
Len White, Michael De Jong and Sheryl Lowe enjoy a quiet drink and a beautiful Outback sunset at the Winton Festival.
the Matilda Centre roof (with apologies to architect, Robin Retchford) they still had enough in reserve to run Second in their heat and a mighty Fourth (out of 15 dunnies) in the very prestigious Constipation Stakes. Hutchies also collected First Prize for the town’s Most Animated Swaggy – a
popular sight on the windmill outside the Matilda Centre. Unfortunately Hutchies’ entry in the Australian Crayfish Championships was unsuccessful. Congratulations to Mick and his team and a big thank you to the people of Winton who rallied with loads of support.
MAKE WAY WILBURYS – HERE COME THE TRAVELLING UNDIES GEOFF Colless, of Design Network Australia (architects, planners and development managers), is the inaugural winner of the Hutchies’ Travelling Undies Award. Not only is Geoff a deserving winner, but also originator of the idea. Geoff wrote recently saying how delighted he was with the pair of Hutchies’ undies he received at last year’s 85th Anniversary celebrations. He also marvelled at how the female staff were able to guess his exact size. Geoff revealed that for years he has used the PTU type undies as PJs, and found the Hutchies undies so comfortable, that he takes them with him wherever he travels. These Hutchies daks have now slept in some exotic, and some not so exotic, places
including the Melbourne Club, the Australian Club, the Australasian Pioneers Club, the Naval and Military Club, the Sheraton Hotel, Timika in Irian Jaya, the Holiday Inn in Denpasar, and the Century Hotel Hong Kong. The list goes on and on! Geoff suggested that Hutchies should have a competition for the most widely travelled undies and entrants would have to submit a photo of themselves in circumstances where the location could be identified. “For instance, I was working in Kuta, Bali, and awoke early and wandered out of my beachside ground floor unit and onto the beachside retaining wall, when a voice said: ‘I didn’t know Hutchies were erecting in Bali.’
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MRS Lily May Hutchinson, wife of the late Jack Hutchinson and mother of Chairman Jack Hutchinson, passed away peacefully on October 29 last year. She was a grand lady, aged 88 years, who shared so much of Hutchies’ history. She will be sorely missed. Photo shows the late Lily Hutchinson with Terrence, Jack and Scott Hutchinson.
“Then I realised I was standing there in my Hutchies undies,” Geoff said. Although we haven’t seen the photo, Geoff takes a prize, and a new pair of Hutchies’ undies and a Hutchies’ polo shirt are on their way to him. Anyone who thinks they can out do Geoff should get their entry and a photo of their undies in to the The Editor and take part in the Hutchies’ Travelling Undies Award. Hutchies staff at Winton (see above story) are hot contenders for a prize.
THE PUB WITH NEW GEAR
HUTCHIES’ refurbishment of the Railway Hotel at Goondiwindi helped the owners, A & G Hotels, win the Best Developed Hotel in Queensland Award from the Queensland Hotels Association. The $395,000 project involved refurbishment of the existing premises including new bar, kitchen, external awning and coffee lounge. Primary consultant on the 16 week project was Nicholas Mandikos and Associates. Hutchies’ team included administrator Mario Medrano; supervisor Len White; and foreman Michal Baldwin.
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Scott received a wig to round-out his new surfie image.
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Terrence Hutchinson shows his serious side when accepting gifts from the Man in Red.
HUTCHIES’ annual Childre Christmas Party was held at Warrego Water Park wh Santa braved the very wa weather to appear and deli the children and adults alike. A big thank you goes to McCaffery for helping Sa make his appearance. The giant stocking was w by Mary-Jean Hutchinson.
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HRISTMAS AND SUCCESS
Best Suggestions — 1st:- Arthur Harris for figures to prove a new photocopier would not only save time but money. 2nd:- (tie) Keith Boucaut for popular suggestion for the installation of a soft drink machine in the office; and Randall Younger for his many ideas to improve the company. Estimator of the Year: Trevor Bruiners for winning the contract for downpipe relocation at Komatsu with value of $610. Five Years’ Continuous Service: (personal-
ised rod and reel) Ken Green. Ten Years’ Continuous Service: (Hutchies leather jacket): Ray Balladone, Matt Hutton, Rex Bird, Dave Christoffensen, Ian Gibb, Vivien Gibb. Firing Squad Award: (special polo shirt) Cannon maker Peter Byrne . Lucky Door Christmas Stocking: Searle Balladone.
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THE following is a round-up of current jobs completed or being undertaken by Hutchies.
New Place of Worship
A new two-storey community dwelling and place of worship valued at $850,000. Team includes: Nettleton Tribe Architects (contact Glen Mallett); estimator Keith Boucaut; supervisor Neil Bladen; administrator Dan Gallagher, Richard Graham; and foreman Mal Ashford.
John Deere Extension
Office extensions and renovation of existing offices at John Deere to the value of $700,000. Team includes: Woods Bagot Architect (contact Kon Pavlov); estimator Trevor Bruiners; supervisor Neil Bladen; administrator Richard Graham; and foreman Mal Ashford.
Nissan Display Centre
Extensions to existing car display area valued at $500,000. Team includes: Wilson Architects (contact Mark Craig); estimator Wayne Cullen; supervisor/administrator Paul David; and foreman Michael Baldwin.
Powerhouse Apartments
Construction of 47 apartments, three shops, three offices, restaurants, gym and undercover parking to the value of $4 million. Team includes: Optimum Projects (contact Ian McNaughton); estimator Paul Hart; supervisor Len White; administrator Alex Seydel; and site manager John Baldwin.
Retravision Retail Centre
Construction of a new retail showroom in Clayfield to the value of $600,000. Team includes: Group 4 Architects (contact Gianni De Clara); estimator Keith Boucaut; supervisor Neil Bladen; administrator Richard Graham; and foreman Peter McIntyre.
Woy Woy Services Club
Refurbishment of poker machine lounge, bar and kitchen of the Woy Woy Services Club valued at $1.2 million. Team includes: Project Leaders (contact
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with Barry Butterworth Darren Dickfos); estimator Wayne Cullen; supervisor Len White; adminstrator Robert Gallagher; and foreman Syd Britton.
Carnarvon Gorge Amenities
Construction of new toilet blocks at Carnarvon Gorge valued at $240,000. Team includes: Project Services (contact Mal Telford); estimator/supervisor Barry Butterworth; administrator Andrew Kerr; and foreman Michael De Jong.
Sunnybank Service Station
Construction of a new service station at Sunnybank valued at $500,000. Team includes: John Cunningham Developments (contact John Cunningham); estimator Trevor Bruiners; supervisor Neil Bladen; adminstrator Richard Graham; and foreman Doug Schmidt.
Westpac, Noosa
New Westpac Bank and five units in Hastings Street, Noosa valued at $1.5 million. Team includes: Robinson Project Management (contact Mark Fowler); estimator Wayne Cullen; supervisor/administrator Paul David; and foreman Glen Houghton.
Super A Mart, Noosa
Some 21 high quality apartments in Hastings Street, Noosa valued at $3.6 million. Team includes: Dimitriou Architects (contact Blades Project Services, Vince Corry); estimator Wayne Cullen; supervisor/ administrator Paul David; foreman Glen Houghton.
Mt Gravatt Workers’ Club
Extensions to poker machine lounge valued at $2.4 million. Team includes: Project Leaders (contact Bob Hornby); estimator Wayne Cullen; supervisor Len White; administrator Robert Gallagher; foreman Paul Clements.
BBC Warehouse, Oxley
New tilt-up retail showroom valued at $5 million. Team includes: Roger James Architects (contact Roger James); estimator Michael Crossin; supervisor/administrator Rod Leach; foreman Darryl Gersekowski.
Gold Coast International
Restaurant refurbishment valued at $450,000. Team includes: Project Leaders (contact Darren Dickfos); estimator Wayne Cullen; supervisor Len White; administrator Robert Gallagher; and foreman TBA.
Offices, Lavarack Avenue
Twelve new professional office suites valued at $140,000. Team includes: Lambert & Smith Architects (contact Peter Smith); estimator Wayne Cullen; supervisor Ray Balladone; adminstraor Kevin Brown; and foreman Ken Tyres.
Units, Merivale
Construction of 12 units at Toowong valued at $1.5 million. Team includes: Macksey, Rush & Lindsay Architects (contact Tony Macksey); supervisor/administrator Richard Ohlrich; foreman Rob Jones.
DSS Office, Ipswich
New commercial office building with undercover carparking valued at $1.3 million. Team includes: Turnbull Architects (contact mark Stephens); estimator Keith Boucaut; supervisor Neil Bladen; adminstrator Richard Graham; and foreman Doug Schmidt.
Alex Gow Funeral Home
Extensions to existing funeral home including new offices and administration areas and associated facilities valued at $520,000. Team includes: Powell Dods & Thorpe (contact Joe Biondi); estimator/supervisor/ administrator Paul David; and foreman TBA.
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SOCIAL CLUB OUTING
Lyn and Michael Tickner enjoyed the Social Club’s night out at the Tivoli Also at the Tivoli (from left) Julie McMillan, Cabaret and at the same time celeBrian McMillan, Jeff Lacoste and Karen brated their 25th wedding anniversary. Wiseman.
IN THE FASHION OF THE MELBOURNE CUP FAR from the track, but not to be outdone in the fashion stakes, Hutchies’ office staff turned out for the big race. Like the rest of the nation, the office stopped to celebrate the famous race, and then it was back on the job to earn enough to cover the bets.
HUTCHIES’ HORSEPLAY
HUTCHIES’ name turns up in some funny places, like on undies in Bali, but one recent class act was on the blanket of Queensland Ode, the 1997 Junior Preliminary Champion, sponsored by Hutchies, at the Fig Tree Pocket Gymkhana.
HUTCHIES SAYS THANK YOU TO SUB-CONTRACTORS
IN our 85th year we followed the lead of our sister company, Kinco, showing our appreciation for the effort and support of our sub-contractors. As a start, we sent Hutchies underpants and polo shirts to those subbies who have worked hard with us and who have given great service. We are in a tough game and negotiation will always be tough, but we will always strive to be fair and will continue to show appreciation to our subbies in a number of ways. Sincere thanks for your efforts. If any subbie, who should have received the garments, missed the mail-out, please feel free to contact us.
THE Urban Renewal Task Force headed by Lord Mayor, Cr Jim Soorley, and its Chairman, Trevor Reddacliff, has been awarded the Occasional Special Award for the success of the programme in the Royal Australian Planning Institute’s National Award for Planning Excellence. The achievements are reflected in the programme’s performance since 1991 with $700 million commitment of 260 residential, mixed-use and commercial projects, and a further investment of $600 million under negotiation. This work has been focussed on the Fortitude Valley/New Farm area and Hutchinson Builders are pleased and proud to have played a large part in the building of this work. Projects completed or under construction by Hutchies include Teneriffe Apartments for Dr Jim Yates ($8.1m), Powerhouse Apartments for Craig Lagerroth ($4.1m), redevelopment of the Coca Cola site for Neville Miller ($5.2m), and St Vincent’s Nursing Home. We congratulate members of the Task Force executive and all involved for a job well done.
Lord Mayor Jim Soorley (centre) with venture partners Jim Yates (left) and Doug Merritt on site at Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley/New Farm urban renewal precinct.
THE GOOD OIL ON INDUSTRIAL CLEANING
Hutchies are always keen to learn something new and they were all eyes and ears when Rick McLeod, of Zappaway, showed up to demonstrate the latest in industrial cleaning techniques. Unfortunately, when the free beer disappeared, so did the audience!
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MISSING TEETH MAKE GOOD IMPRESSION ALL those who know Paul Hart will understand what fun he has with a pair of toy dentures with rabbit-like teeth. When he recently married veterinarian, Jerah Hoban (although, with his fascination for teeth, an orthodontist may have been a better choice), his friends put the bite on. Imagine Paul’s surprise when he looked out on a sea of smiling faces and saw his friends, making a good impression for the wedding photo album, wearing copies of his trademark teeth. Paul’s wedding photo is proof that he does sometimes appear without his famous teeth.
Another company member who recently tied the knot (October 25) was Steven Low pictured here with his lovely wife, Narelle Rosevear.
Some of the guests wearing copies of Paul’s trademark teeth. From left, Trevor Bruiners, Keith Boucaut, Len White and Wayne Cullen.
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Paul (minus his dentures) and Jerah at their wedding.
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HOSE readers who wait with anticipation for each edition of Hutchies Truth to appear have been rewarded with yet another reason to read these pages – Scratch My Back! Scratch My Back is a brand new competition named after the time honoured symbol of team spirit – and it offers great prizes to be won. Scratch My Back has been designed as another way Hutchies can show its appreciation for the help and co-operation it receives from all those people who, together, create the building industry, in which we work. It’s also devised to stop Hutchies Truth going straight in your bin. The old saying “You scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours” seems a pretty good way of everybody helping each other achieve a common goal. So with the theme of Scratch My Back, the rules are simple: Scratch the square on the picture to reveal your number. To find out if you have a winning number, turn to
Page 7 and check it against the list. If your scratch number matches up with the list of prize winners numbers, cut out your winning number photo and send it with your name and address to Hutchinson Builders, PO Box 3075, Darra Qld 4076. Your prize will be sent to you. The official announcement of Scratch My Back coincides with the completion of the new BBC Hardware store at Oxley. This $5 million building, built by Hutchies, will cater for the biggest contractor to the home handyman. To celebrate the buildings’ completion and the simultaneous arrival of Scratch My Back, BBC Hardware and Coopers Tools have donated 20 Plumb brand hammers.
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Mr Pete Lennon, of Coca Cola Amatil, presents Haedyn Cunningham, of Townsville RSL Services Club with the Best Club North Queensland Trophy.
ORK began late January on a $3.3 million expansion of the Townsville RSL Club. The extension, one of the largest of its kind in north Queensland, is due for completion in July. The new complex will offer a much wider range of facilities and amenities for members and guests including a larger carpark. The renovated building will include a new buffet dining area, a fine dining restaurant, bistro and coffee lounge and Townsville’s largest sportsmen’s bar incorporating Read Rating Race Packs as well as TAB and Keno. Architects on the job are Project Leaders and Hutchies’ team includes Robert Weymouth as Project Manager and Jim Paddon as Foreman. Two clubs Hutchies have been associated with have won awards in the recent 1998 Registered & Licensed Clubs Association of
Queensland Achievement Awards. The Townsville RSL Services Club was named “Best Club – North Queensland” and Tattersall’s Club won “Best Club Redevelopment or Alteration”.
• Also in Townsville, David Christoffersen, receives his 10 years’ service leather jacket from Scott Hutchinson. David is now hoping for a transfer to Toowoomba so he can get some use out of it!
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HELP NEEDED TO BUILD A HOME FOR STREET KIDS HUTCHIES has decided to give full support to the Youth Enterprise Trust, which is a small dedicated group which help young adults who have lost their way, especially homeless street kids. The Youth Enterprise Trust, headed by Lloyd Hancock and Ross Neilson, is selffunded and receives no government funding. Its headquarters are on a large property at Tamborine Village called “Woodstock” which boasts a dilapidated shed. Our aim is to return this shed to its original glory, make some office space out of an
old carport and create a large BBQ area, which we will christen. With donations of time, materials and anything else that is of any use, we can really help this group. The shed will be used to set up a plant nursery which will help the group become self supporting. Approximately three weekends over the next few months are required to get the work done, so your time (even a couple of hours) would be greatly appreciated. If you can help out in any way on this worthwhile project, contact Len White.
A BIG TURNOUT FOR OUTBACK THE outback town of Winton really turned CELEBRATIONS on the entertainment for the unveiling of its newly completed Waltzing Matilda Centre, which was officially opened on Easter Saturday by the Premier, Rob Borbidge. Sharing the limelight were Deputy Prime
LETTERS As managing director of Bill Browne Properties Pty Ltd, I would like to formally record my thanks to your foreman Peter Singleton for his unstinting effort, attention to detail and cheerful good nature while building our apartment complex in Port Douglas. Best wishes, — Mac Boulton
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Minister, Tim Fisher; State Government Ministers, Bruce Davidson and Vaughan Johnson; and Mayor of Winton, Cr Bruce Collins. Representing Hutchies were Len and Karen White, Mick De Jong and Sheryl Lowe, who had a great week in the outback. Architect Robin Retchford and his wife, Judith, joined our proud team on opening day. It was full on entertainment the entire Easter break. To top off a great weekend in Winton, Hutchies crew won first prize for the Best Visitors’ Float in the street procession that followed the official proceedings. The winning pennant can be viewed in Hutchies’ front office.
FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
HE recent waterfront dispute has highlighted how our historical attitudes have left us in some bad situations. It requires one organisation to load ships – not two warring ones (one called management and one called labour). I believe a hint of the historical cause of the problem could be found in a comment by one of the managers reported in The Courier-Mail very early in the dispute and is as follows: “All we want to do is be able to run our business without worrying about the people who we employ.” If you run your business without worrying about your people, your people will form hostile organisations that do worry about them. This is not a paragraph of sympathy with the MUA. Monopolies are indefensible. However, it is sad to hear old management attitudes that caused this industrial relations nightmare still being spoken of today. Whether you push a broom or sit at a boardroom table, you are a worker. If you try hard for your organisation, the organisation should, in turn, try hard for you. — Scott Hutchinson
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Every minute starts an hour and every minute is a new opportunity. Each time the clock ticks you have a chance to start over, to say, do, think, or feel something in such a way that you and the world are better for it. ★ ★ ★ The wisdom of life is to endure what we must and to change what we can. ★ ★ ★ The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can’t find them, make them. — George Bernard Shaw, Irish playwright ★ ★ ★ God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it in the nest.
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TRAVELLING UNDIES TURN UP IN SWINGING LONDON
FOLLOWING Geoff Colless’s letter (published in our last Hutchies Truth) photos have been received from London. Jack Hutchinson’s niece, Jacky Archer, is shown in London’s famous Portobello Road. Also featured is Jacky’s business part-
ner, Paul Shields. It must be because of the chilly English weather that Jacky chose to wear her undies Superman style! For daring to appear in fashionable Portobello Road in their undies, Jacky and Paul are this edition’s winners of the Travelling Undies Award.
Richard Ohlrich, Nicky Thomas, Ann Everding, Judith and Robin Retchford celebrating at the AIB Awards night.
Remember, if you can supply us with a photograph of Hutchies Undies in some exotic, romantic and easily identified location in the world, you too could be a winner. Send us your photographs for publication.
Pictured at the QMBA Awards are (L-R) Ray Balladone, Mike Tickner, Barry Butterworth, Len White and Jason Williams.
EIGHT BUILDING AWARD WINS AT recent Building Awards nights Hutchies picked up five trophies for work well done. At the Australian Institute of Building Awards, a Commendation went to Len White, Paul Hart and Mick De Jong for the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton in the category Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Projects ($2m-$5 million). Judges made reference to the difficult nature of the Waltzing Matilda Centre in relation to quality construction in remote areas. The Award for Refurbishment of Fitout Projects (Over $5 million) went to Robert Weymouth and Mike Tickner for Tattersall’s Club Project. Judges noted the difficult site conditions associated with Tattersall’s Club, particularly the restricted access and the underpinning of existing heritage buildings.
The Architect for the Waltzing Matilda Centre was Robin Retchford. Finn Rasmussen, of Robin Gibson & Partners was responsible for Tattersall’s. ★ ★ ★ ALSO, at the Queensland Master Builders Association Annual Dinner, Hutchies were awarded three State Construction Awards for 1997. The awards were presented in the following categories: Health facilities $1m-$5m (St Vincents Retirement Village, Noosa) Sporting facilities $1m-$5m (Noosa Bowls Club) Community services over $5m (Australian Federal Police Northern Headquarters). Congratulations to everyone involved in these projects.
Mike Tickner, June Hutchinson and Len White with Australian Institute of Building Awards.
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Fishermen line up for the official start.
Good news and bad news on Moreton Island fishing trip The team starts arriving.
HEN Hutchies’ 11th Moreton Island Fishing Expedition was announced for May, there was some good news … and some bad news.
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But the social highlight was bow-tie night! Winners of bottles of Scotch for best bow-tie was Rex Bird and best dressed was Grisley Duncan.
The good news was that a four day break had been organised.
Rex really caught the judges’ eye by incorporating a dead fish in his bow-tie with accompanying pegs on his nose.
The bad news was that participants would be required to wear bow-ties.
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Veterans from previous trips doubted this cultural upswing would suit the Moreton Island atmosphere and newcomers wondered what sort of a building company they had joined. But there was relief all round when it was revealed the bow-ties would be necessary for one night only, as a competition with excellent drinkable prizes to be won.
Grisley impressed the judges with his best dressed outfit, by wearing a shirt, a presentation which had never been seen before. For those interested in fashion the shirt was long-sleeved, pale blue and quite clean. Special thanks to the cooks, Stan and Roy, and to the organisers Ron Niven, Len White and Barry Butterworth.
The advance party of Hutchies’ retirees Rex Bird, Charlie Wilson and Ray De Jong set up the camp on Thursday ready for the arrival of the main force on Friday.
Waiting for high tide
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This year a lot more fish than usual were caught, due mainly to the enthusiasm of Trevor Atchison and Jeff and Paul Clements, rather than any change in weather conditions.
Bow tie night.
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News from the mainland.
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Jack Hutchinson and Len White present the Bow Tie contest winners with their prizes. Rex’s creation featured dead fish and nose pegs. Grisley wore a shirt!
Some competitors in the Bow Tie contest. Breakfast time?
Party’s over.
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Village Square, Hope Island
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This art and craft market comprising 31 buildings was designed by architects, Burling Brown and Partners. Team includes project manager Gary Landers of Bovis, structural engineers Weathered & Howe, foreman Darrell Gersekowski, Hutchies’ project manager Ray Balladone and administrator Jason Williams.
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Surgi-Centre, Toowoomba
Valued at $1.7m and designed by architects, Thomson Adsett, this new day hospital is being built for Australian Surgi-Centres. Team includes structural engineer Chris Myers of Kehoe Myers, hydraulic engineers Cushway Blackford & Associates, foreman Michael Buckley, project manager Grant White and administrator Randal Younger.
Telstra OAS Centre, Toowoomba
Architect, Richard Patenaude of Powell Dods and Thorpe, has designed the $930,000 refurbishment and fit-out of the Telstra Centre. Team includes structural engineer Thomas Jepsen of Sinclair Knight Merz, quantity surveyor Andrew Davis of Rider Hunt, electrical and mechanical engineers Jeff Scott and Gary Weadon of D. Middleton & Associates, foreman Ken Tyres and Randal Younger as project manager and administrator.
K Mart, Townsville
Another refurbishment and extensions project from architects, Powell Dods and Thorpe, is valued at $460,000. Team includes structural engineers Saunders & Associates, project manager Robert Weymouth and foreman Mick De Jong.
N.O.R.Q.E.B., Townsville
Renovations and extensions to the existing NORQEB building were designed by engi-
University of Qld, Ipswich
Renovations and refurbishment of the U of Q’s Ipswich Campus Challenor Centre are valued at $11.5m. Architects are DEM Architect, Ruth Woods. Team includes structural engineers Keith Downs and Drew Gordon of McWilliams, quantity surveyor Steve Wicks of Rawlinsons, mechanical and electrical engineers Multitech Solutions, hydraulic engineers Gutteridge Haskins & Davies, foremen Peter McIntyre, Neil McLeod, Mal Ashford, project manager Neil Bladen and administrators Richard Graham and Romi Drake.
Hopetoun Aged Persons Complex
A toilet block emerges from the landscape at Carnarvon Gorge for Project Services. Foreman Michael De Jong.
neer, Mark Wilkinson, of Sinclair Knight Merz. Team includes foreman Paul De Jong and project manager Robert Weymouth.
Latter Day Saints, Bellbird Park
Robin Gibson & Partners Michael Ray designed these alterations and refurbishment valued at $660,000. Team includes structural engineer Drew Gordon and hydraulic engineer Geoff Curtis for McWilliams, mechanical and electrical engineers Norman Disney & Young, foreman Peter Haidley, project manager Neil Bladen and administrators Richard Graham and Romi Drake.
Coles Supermarket, Wynnum
Alterations to the existing store designed by Powell Dods and Thorpe are estimated at $968,000. Team includes foreman Paul Clements, project manager Len White and administrator Dan Gallagher.
This $2.8m project, designed by architects Fulton Gilmour Trotter Moss, and being carried out for the Department of Social Mission, encompasses construction of two new buildings, link ramps, alterations to existing buildings and a new car park. Team includes structural engineers Alexander, Browne, Cambridge & Partners, foreman Barry Sheahan and Mario Medrano as project manager and administrator.
The Manors, Taringa
The construction of these 12 units, valued at $1.5m, is being undertaken by Barry Smith Project Management for Leyshon Developments through architects, Cottee Parker. Team includes structural engineers Robert Bird & Partners, foreman Phillip Duncan, project manager Mike Tickner and administrator Mario Medrano.
Hellmans Warehouse, Banyo
Construction of a 2,500 square metre warehouse and office complex for Hellman International Forwarders Pty Ltd is being handled by Robertson Management with architects, Cottee Parker, and structural engineer Whybird Farr. Hutchies’ team includes foreman Louis Levinson, project manager Mike Tickner and administrator Mario Medrano.
Cominya Meatworks
A large gathering of students, past and present, parents and friends turned out at Ipswich Girls Grammar School recently for the official opening of the Old Girls Commemorative Performing Arts Centre.The opening was conducted by the Deputy Director of the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Associate Professor Janet Delpratt.
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Construction of new floor slabs and installation of new trade waste and plumbing services are being undertaken for the client, A.F.C. Abattoirs. The works, valued at $83,000, are being handled by architects, ProAnd & Associates. Team includes foreman Bob Wilkinson, project manager Len White and administrator Dan Gallagher.
Lord Mayor Jim Soorley opens the new Brisbane City Council library on the old Coca-Cola building site in Fortitude Valley.
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REACH FOR THE SKY
HUTCHIES are moving with the times. For the first time, Hutchies recently used a helicopter in a project. It was on the Blocksidge & Ferguson project in Brisbane City where an old lift motor was hoisted from the building to street level in a fast economical shift.
LEFT: Ready ... Set .. GO!!! RIGHT: Aerial operation went off without a hitch.
KINCO REPORTS A RECORD YEAR JACK Kinnaman, with his wife Phyllis and daughter Ann, arrived recently for a two week visit. As usual the two Jacks were kept busy with plenty of fishing and country and western music. Jack Kinnaman addressed company
members and a BBQ was held afterwards. Kinco Inc is having another record year with the Arkansas and American market buoyant. Jack made a comment that he was impressed to come to the office at 5.30pm and see the car park and office full.
QUT GRADUATES
THE recent Graduation Ceremony for 1997 QUT Graduates included two of Hutchie’s family – Dan Gallagher, who received his Degree in Construction Management, and Renee Dunn (Barry Butterworth’s daughter) of Powell Dods and Thorpe Architects who received her Degree in Architecture.
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UTCHIES name went up in lights at the official opening of Queensland’s Entertainment Service’s new showroom at Newmarket, where the latest technology available for the club circuit is on display. Congratulations to Q.E.S./Management and Project Leaders for their splendid effort to bring this project to a succcessful completion.
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HAMMERS 6 587 24 619 633 109 156 715 756 227 298 868 355 975 416 1043 465 1111 549 1178
NUMBERS ~ BOXER SHORTS 38 454 72 699 141 888 277 910 341 1000
NOTE: If you win Boxer Shorts or T-shirts, please state required size from M, L, XL, XXL.
T-SHIRTS 90 184 248 349 432
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THE OLD BOY HELPS OUT
CHURCH of England Grammar School (Churchie) old boy, Jack Hutchinson, put his money on a winner when Hutchies decided to sponsor the Churchie First Eight – just in time for their historic win at the 1998 Head of the River. “The sponsorship was designed to take this talented young crew, the majority of whom will be returning next year, through to the Head of the River next year,” Jack explained. “The win this year was always hoped for, but not expected. It will be great to see the boys develop even further (seven of the eight will be back) maybe another great result next year?” Jack has had a passion for rowing since his days at Churchie in the 50s. At one time he was vicecaptain of rowing. He went on to be a leading oarsman and progressed to coaching with success at both national and international levels.
Sponsor, Jack Hutchinson, with the Churchie First Eight and Director of Rowing and coach, Peter Shakespear, and Headmaster David Scott.
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Site manager Alan Matthews and wife Tracey celebrated their wedding on Hamilton Island.
THE EMPIRE STRIKES AGAIN
Renee Butterworth, architect and eldest daughter of Barry and Patrice Butterworth, is keeping the building industry alive in the family after marrying civil engineer, Lloyd Dunn. The ceremony was held in the chapel of All Hallows Girls School.
HUTCHIES’ recently completed project, The Empire Theatre in Toowoomba, has won another accolade – a commendation in the Darling Downs Architectural Awards. The Empire and architects, Hassell Pty Ltd, won the judges’ vote for the “conservation and re-use of a heritage-listed building”. Other projects commended were:• The Sullivan House, Turnbull Street, South Toowoomba by Davidson Architects. • Highfields Cultural Centre, by Ehrlich Architects and Thomson Adsett Architects. • St Ursula’s College art unit refurbishment by Brammer Architects.
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VICKY’S CHEERFUL WELCOME RECEIVES A WATCH AWARD THE first voice you will hear over the telephone and the first face you will see at Hutchies very likely belongs to Vicky Warne – the latest recipient of our Outstanding Achievement by a company member Award. Vicky does an admirable job working the telephone switchboard as well as performing secretarial duties and greeting visitors at the reception area. She handles all her duties with minimum of delay or inconvenience to callers and still manages to be cheerful and welcoming … a fact that has drawn comments from many of our visitors. Well done, Vicky.
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Staff and subbies chip in to help youth build new lives
TEAM of Hutchies’ people and some of their loyal subcontractors recently chipped in to build new facilities for the Youth Enterprise Trust at Woodstock, a 121 hectares farm near Beenleigh. The Youth Enterprise Trust helps disadvantaged young people into careers through a wilderness course and practical follow-up program. The volunteers donated their labour and materials free of charge at Woodstock, resulting in a new workshop shed, an area for young people to have smoko and an extension to the office. A Director of Youth Enterprise Trust, Ross Neilson, of Ross Neilson Properties, organised the work. We wish to acknowledge the work carried out free of charge by the following subcontractors:B & M Painters (Bruce 3265 7034) – painting the shed Bob Cats Galore (Shane 07 5499 2838) – slab excavation
Metro Hire (3275 1395) – plant and scaffolding BHP Reinforcement (Graham Morgan 3845 5655) – reinforcement Q Electrical (Greg Hutley 3391 0688) – electrical work.
Ross Neilson tries his hand at painting. A & A Painters (Eddie 3398 2553) – paint supply Hi Mix Concrete (07 5591 3000) – concrete supply QR Concreting (3857 5261) – concrete placement Apex Contracting (Hammo 3274 4472) – plumbing
Thankyou also to the following Hutchies members who gave their time to the project: Len White, Scott Hutchinson, Karen White, Steve Low, Richard Ohlrich, Keith Melksham, Brian McMillan, Sam Cassidy, Rathlin Trohear, Matthew L’Estrange, Jeff Clements, Paul Clements, Peter Haidley and Ray De Jong. And the hard work by volunteers is paying dividends ... The third wilderness course for the year was recently held with 22 young people selected to face the challenge. Field Director, Anthony Breach, said: “It’s not hard to see that the bush still works wonders on these young people.”
Heritage buildings create futuristic Uni village
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ONSTRUCTION has begun on the $16 million stage one of the University of Queensland’s Ipswich campus, to open in February 1999 with an intake of 580 students. Hutchies was awarded the $11.5 million tender to adapt six existing buildings at the former Challinor Centre site, and create landscaped gardens and walkways between buildings. The 215-hectare campus, 1.4 kms from the Ipswich city centre, has a history dating from 1878 with 17 buildings heritage listed. Completion of stage one construction is expected by late November. The first buildings to be refurbished for modern use are predominantly World War I and pre-World War II buildings constructed by the Department of Works. These include the former Ellen and Francis House (1955), the Staff Training Centre (1979), Dagmar House (1933), Byron House (1917), Clair House (1917) and the Sewing Room (1913). Courtyards will be developed to the east of the northernmost buildings, protected
from the westerly winds. The development of each stage will exploit the hilltop site’s superb views to the surrounding countryside and mountains, and strengthen vistas between “oasis landscapes” near clusters of buildings. Pedestrian malls and piazzas will link the buildings to create a people-friendly site. Planning has commenced for stage two, due for completion in February 2000. Looking very pleased with progress on the UQ This will develop buildings in Ipswich campus are (from left, rear) Neil Bladen, the campus centre and create a Hutchies; Christian Sluo, DEM Architects; Jack “village” to serve as the social Salmon, UQ; and (from left, front) Scott Hutchinand administrative heart of the son; Peter Sampson, UQ; and Ruth Woods, DEM Architects. campus, expected to accommodate 2500 students by 2001. cultural and education resource for Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) ProfesQueensland. sor Trevor Grigg said the commencement UQ Ipswich will be linked to other parts of construction was a milestone in the of the University by a broad-band microwave development of the UQ Ipswich campus. network, enabling staff and students to share Professor Grigg said the campus was knowledge through new technologies. expected to become an important social,
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Big news from the QMBA HUTCHIES has scooped the pool with three QMBA Awards, two of which were for the Tattersalls’ Club project. The Tatts’ Club project won the 1998 QMBA Regional Project of the Year as well as the Refurbishment/Renovation over $5m. The Centro-on-James St redevelopment won in the category of Retail Facilities over $5m. The QMBA acknowledged that the Tatts’ Club project was not only extremely complex, but completed to a very high degree of excellence. It involved extensions to the building and additional storeys to the original structure, while ensuring premises within the building remained operational. The project comprised construction of a 10 storey high building involving major demolition of an adjacent building and sections of the Tattersalls building, underpinning the existing club areas and a major tunnelling and excavation under the Healy building that remained occupied during the alterations. The project had unique structural engineering challenges with construction work taking place under; beside and above the existing club while the club continued to operate. The facilities in the new club include two levels of commercial tenancies, two levels of restaurants and a function room, two levels of accommodation for club members and visitors, a gymnasium, a bistro and one level containing a 25 metre swimming pool built to FINA world standards. STOP PRESS... STOP PRESS... STOP PRESS... HUTCHIES have also received recognition at the QMBA, Central Queensland, Awards. The Emerald Plaza shopping centre won in the category of Retail Facilities over $5 m. Hutchies also won the award for the Waltzing Matilda Centre in Winton for Commercial Development.
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Scott Hutchinson receives the Telstra Refurbishment/Renovation Award from Telstra’s State Association Manager, Rae Askew, at the QMBA Housing and Construction Awards (Brisbane) night.
The Optimists’ Creed
ESTIMATOR, Trevor Bruiners discovered the following piece of writing and thought it was good enough to live by. We thought it was good enough to pass on to others who would like to adopt it.
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticise others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
FROM THE CHAIRMAN
EOPLE ask me what do Hutchies do so right to be here after 85 years, to get our fair share of work, and to pay our accounts in 30 days. Well, my answer is we don’t do much right. To qualify that, we don’t do anything so right that we can’t do it better, much better. Our survival depends on our ability to do things more right every year. If we stop, our days are numbered. A quote in Hutchies’ Truth about a year ago read “everything being done today will soon be done differently, it will be done better and if you don’t do it, your competition will”. Another quote I read recently said, “when someone is no longer anxious to do better, that person is done for”. I would ask all of our people never to be complacent, never to think that we know it all, and never to be satisfied with what we do. — Jack Hutchinson
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I spent a fortune On a trampoline, A stationary bike And a rowing machine Complete with gadgets To read my pulse, And gadgets to provide My progress results, And others to show The miles I’ve charted – But they left off the gadget To get me started! ★ ★ ★
Sometimes it’s better to ask some of the questions than to know all the answers. ★ ★ ★
Life is like a grindstone – whether it grinds you down or polishes you up depends on what you’re made of!
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Remembering the way we were...
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Harry Bergstrom (left) and Sid Kitchener.
ORMER Hutchies’ staff member, Joe Sweeney, recently sent us photos of his father-in-law, Harry Bergstrom, and foreman/plumber, Sid Kitchener, which has enabled us to reminisce about times gone by. Harry Bergstrom emigrated from Sweden and joined Hutchies in 1945. Harry was a very respected foreman-labourer and became a close friend and something of a mentor to Jack. One night in 1947, Harry and his wife went to the pictures at the Plaza Theatre at Latrobe Terrace, Paddington – now an antique centre – which was owned at the time by the Hutchinson family. Jack Hutchinson Snr (Jack’s grandfather) managed the theatre and was always on the door collecting tickets and generally keeping an eye on things. Harry spoke to Jack about his son-in-law, Joe, who had come Joe Sweeney back from the war and was on the trainer carpenters course. As a result, Joe ended up with a job and was a foreman with Hutchies until 1962. The other fellow in the photo is Sid Kitchener, who worked with Hutchies from 1935 until his retirement in 1959. Sid was head plumber and one of the real characters of the building industry, which has undergone great changes. Sid is remembered as a real tradesman from a great era. Joe, who lives at Kenmore with his wife Stella, has always kept in touch. We wish to thank Joe for making the effort to keep in contact and for these photographs.
Coalminer’s daughter digs up the past MRS Vi Dux is Jack Hutchinson’s cousin and to celebrate her 80th birthday the family recently printed a small book which contains stories and poems written by Vi over many years. Jack’s mother, Lily, who recently passed away, was a coalminer’s daughter and the youngest of 10 children. Vi is the daughter of the oldest girl, and as she was not many years apart from Lily, she became Jack’s Aunty Vi. She grew up in the coal mining town of Tannymorel, near Killarney, south of Warwick. Following the recent death of Lily, we thought it would be appropriate and of interest to share a glimpse of what life was like for a young girl in a small bush town during the early part of this century. In this piece Vi recalls her father ... a
gentle, hard-working man.
“My Dad was a coal miner and was the gentlest man I have ever known. I can still see vividly, the miners coming down the hill at the end of the day, all of them covered in black coal dust and all bent almost double. They worked in shocking conditions in the early 1920’s. At one stage they had to lie down to pick the coal. The height they worked in was down to eighteen inches. My Dad was a piece worker and sometimes when he decided to go down the mine at night on his own to dig another ‘skipful’, he would take me with him. He’d pop me in the empty skip at the mine entrance and push me down to the bottom where he dug himself a hole (to lie in) which immediately filled with water. I sat beside him on the rough coal surface, huddled up. When he had dug enough, he shovelled it into the skip and then pushed it, with me lying flat on the coal so as not to get my back scraped on
Lily (right) and Vi enjoying tea together. the ‘roof ’, up to the mine entrance. Then we walked home together hand in hand in pitch darkness. My Dad was a great Union man and he gave me and my brothers a piece of advice: “Always stand up for your rights and give your boss a fair day’s work for a fair day’s pay.” We always followed that advice. I still have his Union Badge which he proudly wore on his watch chain when dressed to go out.”
Mike has built his career on high quality MIKE Tickner joined Hutchies in 1974, having arrived in Melbourne from Rochester, Kent, in England, five years previously. After a short time in Melbourne, Mike and his wife, Lynn, moved to Sydney and made a trip around Australia, finally deciding that Brisbane was the place for their permanent home. Mike was employed as a carpenter on the Iona Retire-
ment Village at Kenmore. Before long it was obvious that Mike had an ability to supervise and direct work and to maintain a high quality standard. He soon became a foreman/ project manager and has made a name for bringing in large work on time, on budget and with the highest quality. His jobs include Lennons Hotel in Queen Street, Tattersall’s Club, both the arcade and
the latest seven-storey structure, and the Bronco’s headquarters at Fulcher Road. An inspection of Tattersall’s building shows the quality workmanship of which he is capable and, in this case, it was produced under most difficult conditions. Mike and Lynn have two girls, Claire and Amanda, and the family lives at The Gap. His interests include camping with the family.
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Toowoomba SurgiCentre
Work is continuing on the Toowoomba SurgiCentre (day surgery centre) project, worth more than $1.7m and being run by the Toowoomba office. Team includes Paul Brammer from Thomson Adsett Architects; Chris Myers from Kehoe Myers as structural engineer; Alex Semple of Cushway Blackford & Associates as hydraulic engineer; and Hutchies’ team of foreman Mike Buckley, administrator Dennis Bury and project manager Paul Hart (Toowoomba manager).
Red Cross Blood Bank, Toowoomba
Another project being handled ably by the Toowoomba office is a complex consisting of three separate buildings housing the new Blood Bank and six emergency units for the Red Cross in Toowoomba. Team includes Nicholas Bron from Thomson Adsett Architects; Brett Arthur from Total Engineering Solutions on structurals; Lincolne Scott as mechanical and electrical engineers; Konging McGuffie and Associates as hydraulic engineers; and Hutchies’ team of foreman Rod Pelgrave, administrator Dennis Bury, and project manager Paul Hart.
Stanthorpe RSL
Refurbishment and upgrade of the interior of the Stanthorpe RSL Club is valued at $508,000. Team includes Project Leaders as architects; Osborn Leave as structural engineers; mechanical and electricals by Race Airconditioning and City View Electrical; and Hutchies’ team out of Toowoomba of foreman Neil Basnett, administrator Dennis Bury and project manager Paul Hart.
Galleria Shopping Mall, Surfers Paradise
The Galleria Shopping Mall precinct refur-
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Barry Butterworth bishment in the heart of Surfers Paradise is being managed by Gerald McKeever and Wayne Thompson from Kumagai Gumi. Team includes Inarc Design Group as architects; Kavanaugh McAnany as structural engineers; Norman Disney & Young as mechanical and electrical engineers; the LHO Group as hydraulic engineers; and Hutchies’ own team of foreman Mark Douglas, administrator Jason Williams and project manager Ray Balladone.
BBC Tweed Heads
Construction of the $2.7m BBC Hardware House at Tweed Heads has commenced. Team includes Stephen Evans from Leffler Simes Architects; Rod Larkin from Larkin Teys Engineers handling structurals and hydraulics; Robert Orr from John R. Brogan & Associates as mechanical and electrical engineers; and Hutchies’ team of foreman Jamie Sylvester, administrator Jason Williams and project manager Ray Balladone.
QUT, Gardens Point – V Block
Hard and soft landscaping works to the Gardens Point campus is included in this $2.5m refurbishment of QUT’s V Block. Team includes Dennis Eiszele from Tract Consultants; Rob Fischer from Roche; Tom Moore, capital works manager, QUT; and Grahame Wright, senior project manager, QUT. Hutchies’ team includes project manager Mike Tickner, supervisor Neil Bladen and administrator Paul David.
Blocksidge and Ferguson recently signed with Hutchies for work on their building in Brisbane’s CBD. Attending the signing were (from left) architect,Tim McCrossin, Jonathan Blocksidge, Scott Hutchinson and Bruce Blocksidge.
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Tarragindi Retail Development
Retail shops and carparking comprise this $1.1m project. Team includes Justin Morgan of Nettleton Tribe Architects; Warren Brown of Warren Brown & Associates for structurals; and Hutchies’ team of foreman John Trevethan, supervisor Neil Bladen, administrator Dan Gallagher, and project manager Ray Balladone.
Pondering the future of the Rex Inn are (fro Annette Carter, Scott Hutc
The Rex Inn, Townsville
Brendan and Annette Carter are the owner/ clients of this restaurant and accommodation project valued at $1.36m. Team includes Craig Cornish of Project Leaders; Bornhorst & Ward as structural and civil engineers; Gutteridge, Haskins & Davey as mechanical, electrical and hydraulic engineers; and Hutchies’ team of foreman Jim Paddon, administrator David Christoffersen and project manager Robert Weymouth.
Rocklea Hotel
Alterations and refurbishment to the Rocklea Hotel, valued at $345,000, has been designed by Hassell Architects and Bonacci Winward Engineers. Hutchies’ team includes foreman Paul Clements and administrator Dan Gallagher.
Basketball Stadium, Auchenflower
Two new basketball courts are included in the refurbishment of this complex at Auchenflower, valued at $1.8m. Team includes Allan Young of Woodhead International Architects; Gutteridge, Haskins & Davey as engineers; and Hutchies’ team of foreman Syd Britton, supervisor Ray Balladone and administrator Paul David.
Ballera Field Auxiliary
Santos Limited is the client for this project which involves construction of a field auxiliary room, tilt up panels, tilt roof panels and adjoining structural steelwork. Hutchies’ team includes foremen Kevin Lee and Grisley Adams, supervisor Barry Butterworth and administrator Mario Medrano.
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Wilson Residence
The team for this project includes Peter O’Gorman from Anderson O’Gorman Architects; John Batterham from John Batterham & Associates as engineers; and Hutchies’ team of foreman Mark Speechley, supervisor Neil Bladen and administrator Paul David.
Cathedral School, Townsville
This $459,000 project involves extension of the science block including addition of a lift and stairs and fitting off the second floor. Team includes Roy Jorgensen of Macks & Robinson Architects; engineers Gutteridge, Haskins & Davey; and Hutchies’ team of foreman Noel McPherson, administrator James Stay and project manager Robert Weymouth.
N.O.R.Q.E.B. Powerstation
GOLD Coast International Hotel is a five star hotel containing various restaurants, food and beverage outlets, conference/ballroom facilities and 297 guest rooms. Hutchinson Builders recently completed a complicated refurbishment of a 280 sq m restaurant area, including extensions, involving structural and all building services. The new Patio Restaurant is part of the five star hotel food and beverage operations. Hutchinson Builders completed the works and achieved the following: – completed works within budget – works completed as scheduled. Areas of works involving noises to adjacent occupied hotel areas were timed to minimise any disruption. Any extremely noisy works did not occur during peak restaurant hours. This assisted the hotel to maintain revenue at adjacent food and beverage outlets and the above guest rooms. Building personnel, on site meetings, interaction with hotel staff, consultants and local authorities were of a very high professional standard. Problem solving assisted the works to be completed within budget. Final Council Building Approvals were achieved quickly. Very good building quality control. Hutchinson Builders’ performance was excellent and I recommend their building services for any similar works. Yours faithfully, Mark Graham, Chief Engineer
CONGRATULATIONS
MAX McEwen David was born April 2. Congratulations to parents, Paul and Cathy. ★★★★ CONGRATULATIONS also to Geoff and Karen Wilson on the arrival of new baby, Ryan. ★★★★ ROD Leach married fiance, Fiona McMillan on July 25. Congratulations and best wishes to both of them.
BEATING THE DRUM
Foreman, Mal Ashford, is shown here in his younger days, helping a young apprentice clean out a 44 gallon drum full of water. Mal has been enlightened a bit since joining Hutchies and realises we don’t do things like that anymore.
Architects acknowledge contribution
Townsville is the site of this $339,000 project which was designed by N.O.R.Q.E.B. Hutchies’ team is foreman Mick De Jong, administrator James Stay and project manager Robert Weymouth.
Southbank Function Centre, Townsville
John Van Grinsven of Pierre Properties is the developer of this $1.76m design and construct project comprising a function centre, “Cactus Jacks” restaurant and coffee shop. Team includes architects Steve Malcolm Design; Kavanaugh & McAnany Engineers; Peter Eustace & Associates as mechanical and electrical engineers; Cochrane Hydraulic Constructions for hydraulics; and Hutchies’ team of administrator James Stay and project manager Robert Weymouth.
From left, Robert Riddel, Jack Hutchinson, Ed Haysom (RAIA President) and Ken Clark (BHP Colorbond) at the presentation luncheon.
HUTCHIES has sponsored the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Award for the past nine years. To acknowledge the company’s involvement, the Royal Australian Institute of Architects recently presented Jack Hutchinson with a Certificate of Appreciation.
The presentation luncheon was held at the RAIA’s Queensland headquarters in Merivale Street, South Brisbane. Certificates of Appreciation were also awarded to co-sponsors, BHP Colorbond, and architect, Robert Riddel, the Chairman of Juries.
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DEAD HEAT IN TRAVELLING UNDIES
THIS month’s Travelling Undies Award is a dead heat between the Outback and Europe. Karen White appeared in her Hutchies’ undies outside the pub at Daly Waters, which is the Northern Territory’s oldest watering hole.
Not to be outdone, Jack appeared in his undies (with a matching Hutchies’ shirt, which earned him extra points) in Seville, Spain. Jack didn’t catch the bus in his undies, which cost him a few points, and put him on a level score with
EMPIRE STRIKES YET AGAIN EMPIRE Theatre had two prestigious wins at the QMBA Housing and Construction Awards in Toowoomba, with Best Project and Project of the Year. The refurbishment of this heritage theatre, which cost the Toowoomba City Council a total of $16 million, has resulted in a number of building and architectural awards. Accepting the latest awards, Grant White (Project Manager) and Randal Younger (Administrator) praised the client, consultants, subcontractors and Hutchies’ own people. Architects on the project were Hassell Architects, the Quantity Surveyors were Project Services and McVeigh Larkin Teys were the Structural Engineers. The Empire project reached international status by being published in World Architecture which described it as “one of the country’s art deco gems”.
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Randal Younger (left) and Grant White (centre) at the award evening with Toowoomba Mayor Tony Bourke.
CRAFTY IDEA TAKES SHAPE GOLD Coast Mayor, Gary Baildon, turned the first sod to signal the beginning of work by Hutchies on Australia’s first purpose built art and craft market at Hope Island on the Gold Coast. The $20m Village Square will feature more than 300 art and craft shops, restaurants and bars, a food court, street entertainment, coffee and icecream shops, demonstration areas and onsite art and craft tuition. The project is being undertaken by Lancet Pty Ltd – headed by Gold Coast developer, Wayne Price and Olholm Developments.
Karen for her daring appearance at the front door of the Daly Waters Pub. Remember, if you can supply us with a picture of yourself or a friend wearing Hutchies’ undies in an easily identified location you could be a winner!
GOING TROPPO IN THE TROPICS
HUTCHIES Townsville recently had their first official Social Club function and by all accounts everyone had an excellent time. The group ventured overseas to Magnetic Island for the weekend to Sails on Horseshoe Bay Resort, for three days of eating, drinking, swimming, fishing, jet skiing, relaxing and a trip to the wildlife sanctuary. They also had some sort of a presentation. The venue has been booked again for the same time next year so it must have been good to line up for a return visit. The next Social Club outing will be something different – a formal theme dinner at the Metropole Hotel.
Some sort of a presentation ceremony took place on Magnetic Island.
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Inaugural Lou Sorrensen Memorial Golf Day
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EN Wallabies played in the inaugural Lou Sorrensen Memorial Golf Day which raised $44,000. Lou Sorrensen, who was well known in Rugby circles, died of cancer at the age of 37, leaving his wife, Kerrie, and four children. David Roberts, of Heritage Properties, organised the day at Indooroopilly to help towards the education of the Sorrensen children.
SCRATCH MY BACK AND WIN WE hope you enjoyed our first “Scratch My Back” competition. The following prizes were claimed: Hammers:- Kellie Harrie, Norm Norman, Keith Melksham, Bill Holmes, Alison Sciberras, Ron Burgess, Keith Victorsen, Glenn Toms. Boxer Shorts:- Trevor Reddacliff. T-Shirts:- Glen Goodwin, Paul Bankier, Rachel Shah. We hope you like the new system with the inserted “Scratch-It” card. The 30 best looking company members were chosen to pose in groups of five to have their backs scratched. All did it very willingly. Prizes this time are:-
• Three 8m measuring tapes by Supercraft from Finlayson Timber and Hardware, 135 Wellington Road, East Brisbane and Upton Street, Bundall, Gold Coast. • Four T-shirts from Morgan & Wacker (the oldest Harley dealer outside the USA), Ross Street, Newstead. • A voucher for new car battery from Century Batteries (tel 132 287). • Five quality Australian made queen-size bath towels donated by Decina Bathroomware (tel 3279 2944). • Five Hutchies’ T-shirts from Brisbane’s best builder. • Five Hutchies’ boxer shorts from Brisbane’s best builder.
Winning numbers are:-
Hutchies’ Boxer Shorts:- 7, 11, 784, 941, 1165. Hutchies’ T-shirts:- 219, 349, 476, 514, 668. Harley T-shirts:- 125, 392, 421, 992. Measuring Tapes:- 98, 744, 1045. Queen-size towels:- 74, 456, 641, 888, 1107. Century Battery:- 278. Please cut out your scratched winning number and send it to:- Hutchinson Builders, PO Box 3075, Darra, Q 4076. (If you have won a T-shirt or boxer shorts, please include preferred size). Thanks again to B.B.C. Hardware for the hammers.
The Ambrose was won by the team from Armstrong Bros at Rocklea Markets. Hutchies’ team of Craig Lagerroth, Eric Hebron, Nev Cottrell and Jack Hutchinson was proud to support the day. Jason ‘Rupert’ McCall, poet and good friend of Lou Sorrensen, wrote and recited a poem at the presentation, which held the audience spellbound. With his kind permission, we reproduce it here:
~ LOUIE ~ As the photos fade and night gets late... the memories consolidate...
A kid who came with something special resting in his sights when he landed in Inala which he renamed “Durack Heights” Nothing in his path was gonna bring him to a stop especially in rugby league, where as a fearsome prop he represented Brisbane and quickly caught the eye of Cullory, the teacher, who would lure him to State High The socks were up, the tie was on, he acted good and proper a quiet unassuming lad – but then he met with “Whopper” together they were sure they’d have the females in a trance when they donned the purple trousers at a certain Grade Nine dance But with bright white belts, the lads were lookin’ just a bit too cool so they hid them in the bushes then prepared to make ’em drool still the girls were full of sidesteps for the trendy purple rockers and their belts were flogged as well, so you could say they both had shockers
The purple strides were turfed and Lou remained a
decent bloke he made the Firsts’ in rowing and displayed the perfect stroke He was voted State High Deputy, a scholar strong and keen he kept Wally in the centres in the State High First Fifteen From school he joined the Magpies where he played for Colts and State and it didn’t take him long to drink as everybody’s mate it didn’t really matter if you played for Souths or not Lou was always there to laugh a laugh and share a pot He then enrolled at Griffith for Environmental Studies where he met another bunch of pure angelic buddies “Jock Strap”, “Pipe” and “Big John” well you couldn’t get much cuter and for reasons undisclosed, the boys would christen Louie “Hooter”
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nvironmental expertise – the boy would soon acquire and it must have come in handy in the job he got at Myer and speaking there of “Handy” and the Buddah’s schooner sucks him and Lou were sucking plenty on the night of Magnate’s bucks Skull for skull they traded, they were two of drinking’s best
by Jason ‘Rupert’ McCall
but Hooter put his nose in front by lighting up his chest! A devastating spectacle but clearly not as awesome as the hunting expeditions of a famous Brisbane foursome “Whopper”, “Ghost” and “Hooter” and a jug of beer makes four at the Embassy, Criterion, the Underground and more But their nights would often end by switching off the female scanner as they cuddled up to pancakes in a lovely Pancake Manor Then “Whopper”, “Pipe” and “Hooter” thought it relatively rational to polish up their drinking shoes and take them international Making butter for the pommies, putting tents up for the frogs a nervous stint in bouncing, playing rugby, drinking grogs
But the boys, as far as drinking goes, were getting sick
of beer the future was in milk and so they made their way back here and somewhere on that milkrun well it must have dawned on Lou that his future was with Kerrie – yes his love for her was true a love that she returned to him – she saw it in his smile and then one day she saw it – she was walking down the aisle A smile forever full of life, a smile forever warm and never was it prouder than when tiny feet were born It was shining when a mate called out to help him through some hell It was beaming in the clubhouse, in the coffee shop as well as a friend who stood beside you on the field and in the sheds as a manager triumphant with the mighty Queensland Reds His love of life was special and he passed it onto others to his wife and to his children, to his sisters and his brothers his undenying spirit will be part of every picture and every life he reached to touch will always be the richer
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s the photos fade and the nights get late we’ll drink a toast to you old mate And then the smile that you once smiled will surely find our face it will be as if the Hooter’s spirit never left the place it will be as if that last farewell – you never ever bid but then again my old mate Lou – you never ever did.
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A SIDECAR NAMED DESIRE… THIS tropical transport caught Scott Hutchinson’s eye in Far North Queensland, but he decided against it. Scott figured to fit in this rig, he would have to swap the malibu for a short board, but his surfing ability demands the big mal stay!
…AND BIKER NOW A TRIKER
A KNOCKOUT! HUTCHIES now sponsor boxing at Gleason’s Gym – a steal of the name of where Mohammed Ali learned to box. Ken Hayward, MLA for Kallangur, is the driving force behind the bouts as amateur boxing is his passion and hobby. Hutchies’ first sponsored clash was between Queensland Heavyweight Champion, Danny Buzza, and Justin Clements, the Great Britain Heavyweight. The second was the middleweight contest for the Asia Pacific Title between Rick Thornberry (Australia) and Lionel Okulu (Solomon Islands). Bouts will be held the first Thursday of every month and we can provide a limited number of free tickets. Please telephone Nicole at Hutchies for details.
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JACK recently acquired a Bon Trike which has a 1600cc Volkswagen motor, is designed and built in Germany and assembled in Sydney. Better known as a Harley man, Jack says: “It’s very practical and I can’t drop it like I do the Harley....but my Harley is staying.” Jack wryly observed that, trike or bike... the result is the same if you run under a truck! June Hutchinson’s last word on the subject: “It’s proof senile decay is now in an advanced stage”.
HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
FEBRUARY 1999
An artist’s impression of how the Marine Fossil Museum complex will look upon completion.
Hutchies continue on tourist track with a H marine musuem in the Outback
UTCHISON Builders is playing its part in the creation of another Outback tourist attraction for Queensland. After building the prize-winning Waltz- theatrette and a preparation room where ing Matilda Centre at Winton, we have visitors will be able to observe scientists moved on to Richmond where construction working with local fossils. Hutchies’ team includes Robert Weyis underway on the expansion of a Marine mouth as Supervisor and Noel O’Brien as Fossil Museum, which is set to become a Foreman. Other team members include major attraction for the western town. The $400,000 Stage One of the expan- architect, Robin Retchford, and structural sion for our client, the Richmond Shire engineer, Ted Harvey. Council, includes an information centre, souvenir shop, cafe, outdoor eating area and toilet block. Due for completion in May, the Stage One expansion will allow for more space for fossil displays within the existing museum building. Highlight of the Museum complex will be Kronosaurus Corner, a landscaped area with a model of the giant underwater predator, Richmond Shire Council economic development officer Kronosaurus, mounted in a Barry Neck, museum manager Rob Levers and large pool. Hutchinson Builder’s project manager Noel O’Brien Stage Two will include a inspect the Marine Fossil Museum’s plans.
DOUBLE STRIKE AT THE QMBA AWARDS
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UTCHIES picked up two wins at the QMBA Central Queensland Awards presentation night. The Emerald Market Plaza won Best Retail Project above $5m award and the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton won the QMBA’s major award of Best Commercial Project of the Year. Paul De Jong travelled from Townsville to represent Hutchies at the evening in Rockhampton.
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One of Fairholme College’s original classrooms gets a helping hand from Hutchies and Transtate House Removals for a whole new lease on life as the top storey of the College’s new Performing Arts complex.
OUR Toowoomba office recently took part in a unique project, which is believed to include a record one-piece structural move. Fairholme College’s historic music block was lifted from its foundations by Transtate House Removers and shifted to an adjacent site and relocated on top of posts, to allow another building to be constructed below. The result was a new, two storey Performing Arts complex. The unusual ‘topping’ by the timber colonial poised some interesting challenges for the Toowoomba team, led by general site foreman, Rod Pelgrave, but the buildings were completed in time for start
Historic building alive to the sound of music
of the current school year. Built 80 years ago as one of the original classrooms, the 625 square metre colonial had been Fairholme College’s music centre for the past 20 years. “We could have built a new building, but we wanted to maintain a piece of Fairholme history and keep in with the feel of the College,” said Fairholme business manager, Mr Graham Woolacott. The $800,000 project also included a landscaped open area at the building’s former site.
IN HAPPIER DAYS
FROM THE CHAIRMAN
ECENTLY I attended the opening of the Powerhouse Apartments in New Farm. Lord Mayor Jim Soorley opened the building for the owner, Craig Lagerroth, and made a brilliant and most suitable speech. Quantity Surveyor, Dennis Fulcher, remarked what a friendly job it had been and that Craig was good to work for. Then he said, “You know you need friends in this industry, not enemies”. How true! I take this opportunity at the start of the New Year to reinforce this to all at Hutchies. In your everyday interaction with clients, subcontractors, consultants and fellow workmen, make friends by doing the right thing by others. We are in a tough game, we can’t be easy but we can be fair. Co-operation is the only way to get this complex industry working efficiently, and the best way to get that co-operation is through friendship. — Jack Hutchinson
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The only way to live happily with people is to overlook their faults and admire their virtues. ★ ★ ★
The more workers feel needed on the job, the more likely they are to be there, and on time.
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IT is with deep regret and genuine sadness that we announce the death of Phyllis Kinnaman, Director of Kinco Inc and wife of Jack Kinnaman, Kinco’s President. Kinco, of course, is our sister company in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jack, Phyllis, and their daughter Ann, visited Downunder in April last year and, on returning to the USA, Phyllis was diagnosed with cancer. Phyllis was a great friend and a very talented woman. She was President of her own company, PK Interiors, and she served on many public and charity committees in her home town of Little Rock. All of her friends in Australia extend their deepest sympathy to Jack and his family.
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It is not good for all our wishes to be filled; Through sickness we recognise the value of health; Through evil, the value of good; Through hunger, the value of food; Through exertion, the value of rest. (Greek Saying)
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The Secret of Selling He asked if she ever could love him, She answered him, “No,” on the spot. ABOVE: Kinco’s Jack and Phyllis Kinnaman outside the White House in Washington DC where she was acknowledged for her public and charity committee work.
He asked if she ever could love him. She assured him again she could not.
TOP LEFT: Phyllis Kinnaman (left) with June Hutchinson.
He asked if she ever could love him And by George, she admitted she did.
He asked if she ever could love him. She laughed ’til his blushes he hid.
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Panel Crew celebrate their ‘lift and pour’ technique
The Panel Crew (from left) Mick, Tommy and Pete do a bit of “lifting and pouring” at the Christmas Party.
CHERYL DELIGHTED TO GET THE BOOT CHERYL Stark, of Toowoomba office, was delighted when she got the boot while celebrating her birthday recently. Showered with flowers, she received the old boot for a vase – a romantic gesture in the building game – which, as our pictures shows, obviously did the trick, while the birthday cake was shared around.
LIONS’ ROAR OF APPROVAL HUTCHIES recently received a letter of appreciation from the Golden Valley Keperra Lions Club in recognition of our sponsoring special needs children to the Lions Club “World Festival of Magic”. Proceeds from the show will benefit Lions community projects including Queensland’s Cord Blood Bank. Project Co-ordinator, Darryl Robson, said Hutchies’ support was greatly appreciated. “Thanks to the business community, special needs children have the opportunity to attend such an exciting event. More importantly each year local needy organisations benefit from the funds raised,” Darryl said. “Thanks again for your support and helping make this a successful and worthwhile community project,” he said.
A COMMON site on modern building sites is tilt-up slabs and Hutchies is getting its share of this interesting work thanks to our own Panel Crew who have successfully completed tilt-up work on eight projects with a total value of more than $42m. The crew have formed, poured and erected tilt-up slabs for our own contracts, which have included Centro on James Street; Centro on James Street II; BBC Oxley; BBC Tweed Heads; AAMI BunNEW ARRIVAL dall; Montpelier Road Scott and Mary-Jeanne Warehouse; Yamanto Hutchinson’s third child, Shopping Centre and Kenneth Miller Royal Pacific Resort. Hutchinson Congratulations to arrived on 25th Jan, 1999. the Crew of Mick BurKenneth is brother to ton, Tommy Hahn and Jack Jnr and Terrence. Pete Morgan for jobs All are well. well done.
Poet’s Corner WE spotted the following poem in The Courier-Mail and thought it was so good that it should be reproduced in Hutchies Truth – we hope the poet doesn’t mind this forum. Young apprentices who learn this one off by heart should do well in life!
THE BUILDER’S PROPOSAL I often get quite tongue-tied. It’s difficult to express, the way I feel about you. I’d just like to impress. The words they don’t come easy. It’s not in my manner. So as a builder let me tell you, I love you like a hammer. It would be too simple, to tell you that you’re nice. I just want to hold you, like dowelling in a vice. So let me rave about you and hope our love prevails. Your eyes they are so lovely, shine like a box of nails. Those features are so delicate, just like a one mil drill bit. I know we’ll stay together; like finger-joints we will fit. You have a unique freshness, like timber in the raw. Your love it cuts right through me. You are my panel saw. You give us strength and unity, just like a batten holder. You smell as lovely as the oregon I used for my pergola. Before you there was emptiness, but as our love unfolds, You fill my life my sweetheart, like putty in the holes. I used to have rough edges; I was a knock-about profaner, But you smoothed and dressed me, like timber with a planer. When the wooing’s over, you know I have a hunch, You’ll know how to grip me, soft and gently like a punch. So I want you to marry me. Please darling say you will. I need you like a chuck, for my electric hammer-drill. — Glenn Valentine
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Christmas’98
The family portrait ... the Hutchies ‘family’ traditional drinks to celebrate Christmas in
Pictured with Jack (left) and sporting leather jackets for 10 years’ service are (L-R) Peter McIntyre, Trevor Bruiners, Trevor Atchison and Neil (Howdy) McLeod. Absent from the photo is another recipient, Townsville Manager, Robert Weymouth, who has some serious doubts about his jacket’s usefulness in the tropics – but that’s not why he didn’t turn up!
The girls in the office have formed a bond of cooperation which sets an example of teamwork for the entire company to follow. Pictured partying together are (from left) Shelley, Jackie, Vicki, Karen and Sarah, with Nicole in the saddle. Missing from the picture are Margaret and Jodie. Jodie, who has a motor bike licence, also took the trike for a spin during the afternoon … and brought it back safely!
Personalised fishing rods and reels for five years’ service were received by Rob Jones (pictured) Stephen Low, Al Gundy, Tony Doyle and Rebman Robinson.
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The coveted Constructor of the Year went to Mal Ashford, who received his Jimmy Lyle Custom and Personalised handmade knife, the award from Kinco Inc. To be eligible for this prestigious award, the recipient must have been with the company for at least one year and all who have been on the payroll for more than one year are entitled to vote. He who receives the most votes, wins! Congratulations, Mal.
RIGHT:- Jack’s trike came in for more than its share of attention at the 1998 Christmas party. Sarah Kanhalikham, due to have her second child soon, tried it out for size. Jack has kindly offered it to her to drive herself to the hospital when the time comes.
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’ gathered out back in the backyard at Seventeen Mile Rocks for the n Australia for 1998.
Karen White is the one to thank for the bottling and safe delivery of our Hutchies Port and Christmas cakes, and for organising the Christmas break-up party. She is also the force behind the Scratchit competition. Thanks Karen, well done!
All those who attended Christmas ’98 Hutchies’ break-up received a scratch-it, similar to those in Hutchies Truth. There were 100 prizes including bottles of port, T-shirts and caps. A & A Painters had earlier sent a gallon (4.5l) Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky to the office. It was decided that, as it would not be such a good idea to serve it up at morning tea, it would more suitably serve as the major prize for the Scratch-its. Nathan Ehrlich with the number 87 was the lucky winner who suddenly found himself with many more friends than he ever would have guessed.
Watch Awards for ’98 went to Rod Pelgrave, Mango (pictured) and Al Gundy.
Harry White receives a bottle of Glenfiddich for the best suggestion for 1998.
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Griffith University, Mt Gravatt
The $1.5m refurbishment and extensions to the Information Services Centre at the Griffith University Mt Gravatt Campus are being managed by Andrew Richmond from the University’s Facilities Management area. Other team members include John Croser from architects PDT; Les Miethken from McWilliams on structurals; Keith Davis and Peter Dart from A.H.W. as mechanical and electrical engineers; and Stewart Dowie from Rider Hunt as quantity surveyor. Hutchies’ team includes Harry White administrator; Len White project manager and Mark Douglas foreman.
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Double Celebration – Hutchies recently completed renovations for McWilliams Consulting Engineers and a ‘roof wetting’ was held to celebrate. Hutchies and McWilliams also took advantage of the celebrations to toast more than 50 years of the two companies working together. Scott Hutchinson, for Hutchies, and Mike Gould, for McWilliams, toasted the companies past and future together. About 60 people from both companies attended the riotous evening.
University of Qld, Ipswich
Work has begun on a $870,000 refurbishment of ‘Building 10’ to allow for a new sports and recreation facility on the Ipswich campus of the University of Queensland. Team includes Peter Dowling from architects Devine Erby Mazlin; Les Miethke and Drew Gordon from engineers McWilliams; Tony Samorowski from GHD for hydraulics; Ivor Davies from Rawlinsons as quantity surveyor; and Multitech Solutions handling mechanical and electricals. Hutchies’ team includes Romi Drake administrator; Neil Bladen supervisor; and Peter McIntyre and Alan Deuchars, foremen.
Cylinder Cove, Stradbroke Island
Fourteen luxury holiday apartments overlooking Cylinder Beach on Stradbroke Island are being built under the management of Steve Pink from Consolidated Properties. Other team members on this $3.1m project are Darby Munroe from Munroe Architects; Jim Ward from J.H. Ward Engineers; and Mark Kane from Thomson Kane on hydraulics. Hutchies’ team includes Ray Balladone project manager; Harry White administrator; Jason Williams supervisor; and Matt Hutton foreman.
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AAMI Insurance, Gold Coast
Village Square Arts and Craft Market
The erection of the statue at the entrance marked the official opening of Village Square Arts and Craft Market at Hope Island on the Gold Coast. The development is now a landmark on the Gold Coast.
Insurance giant, AAMI, has moved into a $2.9 million purpose-built development at Bundall on the Gold Coast, as part of a plan to consolidate its presence in the region. AAMI will lease the building as its head office and customer service centre. The development includes a 600 sq metre vehicle accessing area, 250 sq metres of ground floor, 450 sq metres of first floor office space and 46 car parking spaces.
Hellmann International, Banyo
Freight forwarder, Hellmann International, has invested around $3 million in a warehousing and distribution centre at Banyo to cater for an import and export demand which has outstripped its existing site. The new 2,500 sq metre facility has the capability to expand another 1,000 sq metres, if necessary. The warehouse features 57 sq metres of freezer storage, 477 sq metres of cool storage and 500 sq metres of temperature controlled loading bay. The company handles all types of cargo including fruit, seafood, fabric, cosmetics and computer parts.
Griffith University, Logan
A services building on the Logan
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SMOOTH AS SILKS
Premier Self Storage – Lord Mayor Jim Soorley did the honours at the opening of the Premier Self Storage complex at Montpelier Road, Bowen Hills.
campus of Griffith University originally constructed by Hutchies and completed only last year is currently undergoing extensions. Team includes Mark Craig, from Wilson Architects; Drew Gordon and Craig Jones, of McWilliams Consulting Engineers on both structurals and hydraulics; Peter Dart, from AHW (Qld) on mechanical and electricals; Peter Bailey, from Cost Management Services as quantity surveyor; and David Low, campus Facilities Manager. Hutchies’ team is Dave Smythe administrator; Len White supervisor; and Gavin Roberts foreman.
function with only minimum disruption during construction of the new gaming room and lounge.
Cottesloe Crest, Toowoomba
The $5.3m Stage Two of the Powerhouse Terraces project is underway with the team of Ian McNaughton from Optimum Project Consultants as architects; Alex Milanovic from Alex Milanovic & Associates as structural engineers; Bruce Williamson of BRW Enterprises handling hydraulics; and Ralph Engineering Concepts on mechanicals and electricals. Hutchies’ team includes Len White project manager; Alex Seydel administrator; and John Baldwin foreman.
A $6.7m high rise block of units in Toowoomba is under construction with the team of Voight Holgar from architects, Holgar Stevens and Wiltshire; and engineer, Enzo Bartilomo. Hutchies’ team includes Len White project manager, Rod Leach administrator and Doug Schmidt foreman.
Mt Gravatt Sporting and Workers’ Club
Membership to the Mt Gravatt Sporting and Workers’ Club is even more valuable now with completion of the club’s $2.4 million extensions. The club continued to
BBC Hardware, Toowoomba
Another project being handled by the Toowoomba office is construction of the new $3.6m BBC Hardware store in Ruthven Street. Roger James is the architect with engineers Larkin Teys. Hutchies’ team includes Len White project manager; administrator Paul Hart; and Bill Henley foreman.
A board full of Scratchies was the raffle prize at the Social Club’s outing to Silks Restaurant for dinner and the trots.
SANTA SWAPS REINDEER FOR CAT
THE annual Children’s Christmas Party was held on the SS Cat-O-NineTails to Moreton Island. The rough passage sorted out the landlubbers from the sailors, with many preferring the tranquillity of the island. LEFT: Santa Claus was popular aboard the boat with the children who didn’t seem to mind the rough weather journey.
Powerhouse Terraces, Stage Two
The adults didn’t take long to find their land legs on the island after the rough crossing.
SCOTT’S OPEN HOUSE FOR CHRISTMAS
Scott Hutchinson hosted the office Christmas party at his home in Graceville on Friday, December 11. A great time was had by all, but many found Saturday morning tough going.
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UNDERDOGS GET ON TOP
HUTCHIES sponsored the Churchie 1st Eight for 1998 and 1999. The underdog crew had not a won a race when Hutchies took on the sponsorship, but two weeks later were the Secondary School Champions, winning the Head of the River. To show their thanks, the boys and coach, Peter Shakespeare, presented Jack with a Churchie 1st Eight/Hutchies T-shirt signed by the whole crew.
SCRATCH MY BACK WINNERS HUTCHIES Truth readers, check your Scratch-it numbers. Only two prizes were claimed from the last issue’s Scratch-its. Kevin Miller, of Property Solutions, won a Harley T-shirt and Sam Ragusa, of Griffith University, won a measuring tape. All other prizes are still up for grabs. This month we are offering 35 prizes and the winning numbers are:308 – Boxer shorts 327 – Boxer shorts 399 – Measuring tape 419 – Hammer 459 – Towels 512 – Hammer 529 – Hutchies shirt 574 – Hammer 578 – Car battery voucher 621 – Harley T-shirt
650 – Hutchies shirt 690 – Port 751 – Towels 799 – Hammer 820 – Hammer 887 – Hammer 935 – Port 940 – Towels 1024 – Harley T-shirt 1084 – Boxer shorts 1188 – Towels
1191 – Port 1213 – Hammer 1290 – Harley T-shirt 1317 – Port 1352 – Port 1407 – Towels 1480 – Boxer shorts 1511 – Hutchies T-shirt 1569 – Hammer 1687 – Hammer 1766 – Hammer
HUTCHINSON BUILDERS Established 1912
31 STAPLE STREET SEVENTEEN MILE ROCKS, QLD 4073 Telephone: (07) 3376 4044 Facsimile: (07) 3376 2454
UPBEAT CHRISTMAS FOR THE UNDER 30’s
THE Under 30’s Christmas function kicked off in the salubrious surrounds of the Queensland Club but went rapidly downhill from there when the party moved on to kick up their heels among the night life of Fortitude Valley.
HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
JUNE 1999
NEW LEASE ON LIFE FOR WEST END MARKETS
Heritage Properties, Proposed West End Markets Development
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UTCHIES is working in Brisbane’s West End precinct with a start on the Heritage Properties Commonwealth Bank project in Boundary Street. Brian Griffin is heading the team putting this exciting project together. Ray Balladone and Harry White are helping cost planner Michael Crossin and other team members include architects, Toohey Elliot, Sandra Browne and Matthew Casell from Cottee Parker; Ian Walker and Bruce Cousner from Property Technologies; Gerald Croucher from McWilliam and Partners; Steve Paul from Steve Paul and Partners; Graham Nunn from Queensland Building Services; and John Meredith from King Planning. Planned redevelopment of the old West End Markets site by Heritage Properties Commercial will enhance the cosmopolitan appeal of Brisbane’s southside. Two residential towers will be
incorporated into the project which is due to start as soon as all current leases expire in October. The original factory building will be refurbished to retain the Spanish Mission style architecture and the front of the building will be extended for open terraced-style restaurant areas. The retail component of the project will incorporate a 2,000sqm Coles supermarket and 1800sqm of specialty shops. Parking will be provided for 50 vehicles at the front of the building and two basement levels will provide for a further 240 vehicles. Fronting Mollison Street, the residential towers will include 20 three-bedroom units, 40 two-bedroom units and two one-bedroom units and a recreational area with gymnasium, sauna, pool, spa and barbecues. The new development is planned for completion in November 2000.
Tattersall’s redevelopment
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UR dispute with Tattersall’s Club was given attention in the Club’s Annual Report and recently in The Courier-Mail, so it’s probably time for me to make some comments. The project went over the original programmed time and the Club is holding considerable money for this. The project underwent increased scope and constant change and the dispute is about the cost and impact of these changes. At tender time, 242 drawings were issued and by the end of the project we had been issued a total of 1,233 drawings. Readers in the industry will understand the difficulty in working on a project like this. I attended the Annual General Meeting of Tatts and said that I wanted to assure members that we are committed to resolving the matter amicably and that we abhor litigation. There has been a long time stalemate. We both wish to mediate but Hutchies have always asked that our programming experts confer in detail beforehand. The Club has constantly rejected this. On Monday, May 31, the Court rejected the Club’s application to have immediate mediation and found in favour of our argument that the programming experts meet prior to mediation. We are hopeful that this will assist in leading to an early settlement. — Jack Hutchinson, Chairman.
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Putting the bite on The Croc
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Hutchies’ Townsville Manager, Robert Weymouth, with his good mate, The Croc. UTCHIES recently put the bite on crowds of 5,500 at the Entertainment Townsville identity, The Croc, to be Centre. their man in North Queensland. Hutchies put the bite on Croc to be Hutchies North Queensland has spontheir ambassador and during the games sored home games for the Townsville The Croc wears a Hutchies’ shirt and “Crocodiles” basketball team for the last parades around the court. two years. “The Croc has won Mascot of the Year Formerly the Townsville “Suns”, the a number of times in the NBL,” said Crocodiles are Townsville’s team in the Townsville Manager, Robert Weymouth. National Basketball League. “We are good mates with The Croc.” The Croc, as he is affectionately known, A request to include Hutchies undies in is the mascot for the team and is the cenhis ambassadorial uniform would test tre of attention for the usual sell out how good a mate The Croc is!
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STRAIGHT SHOOTERS
ACK and I are often asked, “Where are you going to take Hutchies?” There even seems to be an assumption that once we establish a certain turnover and profile then going public or selling to a European company is the way to go. At present we have permanent offices in Townsville, Toowoomba and Brisbane with a presence at the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Lately, Hutchies has more work outside Brisbane than within Brisbane. We employ about 160 people and last year’s turnover was $120 million. There is nothing special about turnover and, if these numbers changed up or down over the next five years, it would not be disturbing. In real terms, the organisation was probably larger in the 1920’s, 30’s and 40’s. However, it is important for Queensland to have at least one medium/large builder that is 100 percent Queensland owned. Personally speaking, I don’t want to get that large that I don’t know our company members and most of the people with whom we work. Hutchies’ focus will always be improving what we do, developing our people and value adding for our clients, rather than meeting ego driven turnover targets or grand corporate strategies. We Are Builders! — Scott Hutchinson, Managing Director.
Big news from Little Rock
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On a recent hunting trip to “Cooma” near Moree, NSW, these three pigs were taken just on dusk and on the run from the back of the Hutchies 4WD. Pictured (from left) are David Nadin (Rawlinson), Richard Ohlrich (Hutchies) and Richard Williams (“Cooma”).
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UR sister company in Little Rock, Kinco, has just successfully negotiated the indoor track facility with the Razorbacks at the University of Arkansas and a new US$10 million postal distribution centre, similar to those completed by Hutchies at Underwood and Northgate. Jack Kinnaman sent a newspaper clipping of a recent competition held during Little Rock’s “cultural and arts” festivals – the annual Foam Fest ’99 – a microbrewery festival. More than 3,000 people turned up to taste some of the 75 beers and listen to local bands, with all proceeds going to the Arthritis Foundation. But one of the highlights of the day was the “belching competition”. Obviously there are many advantages to the exchange of information between Hutchies and Kinco.
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Double header in QMBA awards HUTCHIES took out two wins in the State Grand Finals in the 1998 QMBA Construction Awards. The Certificates of Excellence were awarded for the Empire Theatre, Toowoomba (Refurbishment/ Renovation of an Historical Building over $5m), and Tattersall’s Club Redevelopment (Refurbishment/ Renovation over $5m).
New home for old fossils
M Jack Hutchinson receives the Award for work on Tattersall’s Club Redevelopment from Mr Peter Dalay, of Suncorp Metway, and Megan Young, of QMBA.
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ORE than 500 students recently arrived at the new $17 million Ipswich campus of the University of Queensland (Stage One), which is emerging as one of the most innovative and modern learning centres in the country. The 215 ha campus, 1.5 kms from the Ipswich city centre, has a history dating back to 1878 and contains 17 heritage listed buildings. Hutchies was awarded the $11.5 million tender to adapt six existing buildings for modern use and create landscaped gardens and walkways between the buildings. The students are enjoying the non-traditional learning environment – without a lecture theatre in sight. Vice Chancellor, Professor Trevor Grigg, described the new Ipswich campus as “a state-of-the-art flexible delivery centre using the very latest technology”. “Small groups will interact, using learning methods including face-to-face teaching, the Internet, interactive videos and telephone tutorials,” he said.
INISTER for Mines and Energy, Tony McGrady, last month officially opened the recently completed Stage One extensions to the Richmond Marine Fossil Museum. The opening coincided with Richmond’s annual five-day Fossil Festival and the new Museum was the focus for the hundreds of visitors to the town. Stage One included an information centre, souvenir shop, cafe, outdoor eating area and toilet block, and these extensions have allowed for more space for fossil displays within the existing museum building. Stage Two will include a theatrette and a preparation room. The project was contracted by Richmond Shire Council. Hutchies’ team includes Robert Weymouth as supervisor and Noel O’Brien as foreman. Other team members include architect, Robin Retchford, and structural engineer, Ted Harvey.
TAKING HIS MEDICINE LIKE A MAN
BIRTH
Congratulations to Sarah and Sam Kanhalikham on the safe arrival of Andy Keota on February 4.
With Winter around the corner, there will be no excuses for sickies after Hutchies people received flu injections en masse. Here, George Bellas bravely receives his medicine from the travelling doctor.
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Colourful
George Bellas made history by catching a decent fish.
The excitement and tension was obvious as Hutchies’ fishermen neared Moreton Island.
Hutchies’ Moreton Island expedition.
A delighted Howdy McLeod receives the Gold Medal for his Black and White outfit.
Brian McMillan takes the Silver Medal.
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Howdy thanks Barry Butterworth for his vote in the competition.
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Black & White night on Moreton Island
The fishermen on location.
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UTCHIES’ annual Moreton Island fishing trip will go down in history, with one of the participants actually catching a decent fish. This honour went to George Bellas who worked extremely conscientiously to land himself a good-sized cod. But the highlight of the eventful outing was the Black and White Evening, which saw many creations competing for first prize. The Gold Medal went to Howdy McLeod, who wore a beautiful white skirt with matching sneakers and fetching black top with matching handbag. The Silver Medal went to Brian McMillan in a debonaire black and white suit. Howdy became so attached to his outfit, he wore it to work the next week and applied for a typing job in the office. Howdy’s ruse was discovered when he became confused and was unable to answer the “male” or “female” question.
The morning after.
Bathtime.
the fishermen to get down to business.
HOME ALONE GIRLS DO IT IN STYLE... WITH the traditional Moreton Island fishing weekend a “boys only” affair, this year the girls decided it was time for some equality. On the day the fishing expedition left Brisbane, a stretch limo arrived for the girls and whisked them away to Alexandra
Headland for their own “lost weekend”. A good deal of secrecy surrounds what the girls got up to and this is the only photograph that they have allowed to be shown ... let alone be published! Travelling in style were (from left) Karen, Vicki, Margaret, Jackie and Shelley.
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Southbank Function Centre, Townsville The Southbank Function Centre, a magnificent building recently completed by Hutchies, hosted the North Queensland Tourism Awards recently with special guest Tourism Minister, Bob Gibbs. It was a big night for North Queensland and more than 350 guests were suitably impressed with Hutchies’ standard of workmanship.
Magnetic Island, North Queensland Picturesque Horseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island off Townsville is the site for a $2 million three-storey beachfront budget accommodation development which is well underway. The project, which includes 35 rooms, restaurant, bar, pool and entertainment area, is being managed by Vince Corry, of Blades Services. Other team members include Tony Macksey from Macksey Rush Architects; Bruce Lemcke on structurals; Ashburner Francis on mechanical and electricals; Fred Haines from Cochrane Hydraulics; and Nev Cottrell from Grey, Robinson Cottrell as quantity surveyors. Hutchies’ team includes Robert Weymouth project manager, Dave Christofferson administrator and Rob Jones foreman.
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Commonwealth Bank, West End A new single level bank building with underground carpark is under construction for the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Team includes architects Cottee Parker; Jim Whybird from Whybird & Farr Consulting Engineers; Steve James from James Design on mechanicals and electricals; and Whybird & Farr and Steve Paul from Steve Paul & Partners on hydraulics. Hutchies’ team includes Ray Balladone project manager, Searle Balladone administrator and Ian Hutton foreman.
BCC Regional Centre, Indooroopilly The Brisbane City Council is the client on this $2.2 million, three-storey regional office building under construction in suburban Indooroopilly for Martin Spinks and Michael Harrison. Mark Fowler from Robertson Project Management is managing the project with architects Scott Medland and Justin Morgan from Nettle-
ton Tribe Partnership. Other team members include James Thomas from Morgan Fox for structurals; Steve James from James Design for mechanical and electricals; and Mark Kane from Thomson Kane for hydraulics. Hutchies’ team includes Neil Bladen project manager, Richard Graham administrator and Peter Haidley foreman.
Commercial Development, Carindale Another suburban Brisbane City Council Regional Centre will be housed in a $5 million mixed commercial development on Brisbane’s southside for Ross Neilson Properties, along with the National Australia Bank and specialty stores. Managing the project is Frank Hogan from Group 22. Other team members include Mark Stephens from Turnbull Architects; John Peach from Connell Wagner on structurals; Steve James from James Design on mechanical and electricals; and Mark Kane from Thompson Kane on hydraulics. Hutchies’ team is Neil Bladen project manager, Richard Ohlrich administrator and Allan Matthews foreman.
Inala Plaza, Inala A new Bi-Lo store and full air conditioning to malls is
included in this $7.9 million refurbishment and extensions to the existing Inala Plaza complex. Team includes Mark Fowler from Robertson Project Management; Chris Chetham from The Buchan Group of architects; Gordon Wright from Bornhorst and Ward Consulting Engineers; Steve James from James Design on mechanical and electricals; Gordon Wright from Bornhorst and Ward and Mark Kane from Thompson Kane on hydraulics; and Eddie De Wit from Napier & Blakely as quantity surveyor. Hutchies’ team includes Ray Balladone project manager, Searle Balladone administrator and Darryl Gersekowski foreman.
Port Village Shopping Centre, Port Douglas This $7.5 million project is being managed by Bob Hogan from Vantage Management with architect, Gary Hunt from Gary Hunt & Partners. Other team members include Bob Colefax from Colefax Clayton Smith on structurals; John MacQuire from Bassett Consulting on mechanical and electricals; Sid Cochrane from Cochrane hydraulics and Simon Hanau from Rider Hunt as quantity surveyor. Hutchies’ team is Paul de Jong foreman and Richard Field administrator.
UNDIES IN THE TORRES STRAIT BILL Winterbottom, one of Hutchies’ top foremen, moved on and took a job with the Catholic Church, as Manager of Project Services in North Queensland. But Bill, who has continued to keep in touch, was obviously thinking of us when he recently joined in the Travelling Undies quest and wore his Hutchies undies out on Thursday Island. Not to be outdone, Brother Thomas, from the Monastery, joined in the fun which wins them both a prize!
STONE THE CROWS NEWEST office staffers who are not afraid to front up in their Hutchies’ undies are the crows that help Jodie in reception, after being dropped off by a very smooth talking travelling salesman. The modest crows’ had their undies tailor-made by Vicki’s mother. Thanks, Mrs Warne.
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PAUL’S AIM IS QUALITY, HEALTH AND SAFETY PAUL Adams has been employed to manage and drive Hutchies’ Quality Assurance and Workplace Health and Safety. Paul, who managed his own business for 21 years, was a licensed builder for 10 years and a licensed plumber, drainer and gasfitter for 28 years. He holds a Building Industry Specialists Contractors Certificate and Workplace Health and Safety Officers Certificate. Practical Quality Assurance is his passion and he is a firm advocate of communication and consultation in building successful relationships.
New Design & Construct manager TREVOR Giles recently joined J. Hutchinson Pty Ltd as Design and Construct Manager. Prior to joining Hutchies, Trevor was with Civil & Civic for 15 years where he had project specific design and construction management roles on the Brisbane International Airport, Queensland Police Headquarters in Brisbane and the National headquarters for the Department of Social Security in Canberra, before taking up a management role overseeing all projects.
Searching for the secret of a D & C igloo
ABOVE: Igloo dining in the Antarctic. One of Hutchies’ more unusual building sites.
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NE of the most unusual buildings ever to wear a Hutchies’ sign recently rose out of the wasteland of Antarctica – and enjoyed a brief but spectacular life. An igloo – built of 300mm ice blocks – was the creation of Hutchies’ foreman, Kevin Lee, who is spending his second winter as a member of the Australian Antarctic Division. As part of field training, expedition members participate in a three day survival course, which includes building
a snow shelter. The shelter took three hours to build before Kevin was able to claim it as a Hutchies’ job by hanging up his sign. Shortly after construction was completed, two low pressure weather systems joined to create an intense front which generated winds of 190mph. During the night the igloo was blown apart and Kevin and his two companions escaped, stumbling through the blinding blizzard to the shelter of a nearby van.
The trio were frozen and badly shaken, because men have been lost in similar weather conditions. After the blow, they returned to the igloo to retrieve lost possessions and found it demolished and covered by a metre of snow. A radio call to Casey Antarctic Base brought the snow vehicles to the rescue and the slow trip back to base gave Kevin and his companions time to think about how the Eskimos design and construct indestructible igloos.
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WINNING UP NORTH HUTCHIES is contributing to North Queensland sporting history by winning the Port Douglas Outrigger Championship. The team battled its way through two heats and then took out the grand final. They are (from left) Kerry Smith, Paul de Jong, Richard Field, Robert McConkey and Will Cotter. The team also won the award for best dressed.
WINNING SCRATCH-IT NUMBERS 1801 - Boxer shorts 1817 - Hammer (BBC Hardware) 1845 - Crow 1869 - Boxer shorts 1888 - Measuring tape (Finlaysons) 1926 - Harley T-shirt (Morgan & Wacker) 1962 - Port 1977 - Hammer (BBC Hardware) 1999 - Hutchies’ T-shirt 2003 - Boxer shorts 3458 - Crow
3489 - Century Car Battery Voucher 3511 - Port 3567 - Crow 3599 - Hutchies’ T-shirt 3641 - Hammer (BBC Hardware) 3693 - Harley T-shirt (Morgan & Wacker) 3724 - Port 3750 - Boxer shorts 3804 - Hammer (BBC Hardware) 3846 - Hutchies’ T-shirt
3869 - Hammer (BBC Hardware) 4081 - Measuring tape (Finlaysons) 4133 - Hammer (BBC Hardware) 4207 - Port 4265 - Crow 4312 - Hammer (BBC Hardware) 4363 - Crow 4401 - Harley T-shirt (Morgan & Wacker) 4453 - Port
HUTCHINSON BUILDERS Established 1912
31 STAPLE STREET SEVENTEEN MILE ROCKS, QLD 4073 Telephone: (07) 3376 4044 Facsimile: (07) 3376 2454
KEITH’S VIEW OF EDINBURGH
This postcard from Chief Estimator, Keith Boucaut, is an indication of his cultural pursuits during his overseas holiday. He says he’s having a great time and was about to leave for Europe when he wrote.
HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
OCTOBER 1999
TOP: Super Cheap Auto headquarters and distribution centre at Lawnton, Brisbane, carries the distinctive “look” that characterises the company’s 40 – and soon to be more – stores throughout Australia. LEFT: At the helm of Super Cheap Auto is Managing Director, Bob Thorn, shown here at the wheel of the company’s entry in the Shell Championship Series V8 SuperCars.
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UPER Cheap Auto – which started off 20 years ago as a car parts and mail order business run from the home of its founder, Reg Rowe – recently opened its 40th store in Australia, with plans to move into prime retail locations in Canberra, Victoria and New South Wales. Super Cheap Auto, which operates from its headquarters at Lawnton, in Brisbane, is now one of Australia’s largest privately owned auto parts, tools and accessory chains. An estimated 100,000 customers each week visit Super Cheap Auto stores,
which are hallmarked by sites with excellent visibility, ease of entry and exit and generous parking for 25 to 30 cars. The aftermarket retail chain has been building its success by finding the right sites and creating the right store “look” to accommodate its 12,000 line product range. And Hutchies have been doing their bit to help Super Cheap Auto to expand by working on four of the latest stores to be built – Nerang, Port Macquarie, Newcastle and Coffs Harbour. Those involved in the projects are Vince Corry from Blades Project Services as
project manager, Geoff Moule from architects The Buchan Group, Bruce Lemcke from Bruce Lemcke Engineering, Alan Kapitze and Tony Scarlett from mechanical and electrical engineers Ashburner Francis, Andrew Fisher from Rocol (Qld) for hydraulics, Craig Hamilton from civil engineers Concept Engineering and Julia Mace from Evolution Landscape Design. Hutchies’ team is supervisor Len White, foremen Syd Britton, Terry Wilson and Ken Tyres, administrator Dave Smythe and project manager Len White. • See Hutchies very own super cheap auto on Page 7.
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FROM THE CHAIRMAN
Room for a view...
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Enjoying the traditional barbecue to celebrate completion of the rooftop at Cottesloe Crest apartments on the Range near Toowoomba were (from left) Hutchies’ Jimmy King and Alex Seydel, local real estate agent, Ian Cumming, and clients, Terri and Voight Holgar.
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T was all smiles at the wetting of the roof of Cottesloe Crest on the Toowoomba Range with the project well on target. The roof top will be accessible to residents for entertaining or to enjoy the view from the top of the 10 storey apartment complex.
“A lot of local people have remarked just how quickly it has shot up,” project manager, Alex Seydel said. Developer, Voight Holgar, paid tribute to Hutchies during the roof wetting. “It’s a credit to Hutchinsons that the project is on target,” he said. Project completion date is November.
WEDDING BELLS WITH A FAMILIAR RING Karen and Jeff Lacoste were married recently in the Coorparoo Presbyterian Church which was built by Hutchies in 1951. Jack and June Hutchinson were married in the same church in 1958.
IT’S A GIRL! Congratulations to Narelle and Paul De Jong on the recent arrival of a 7.5lb baby girl. Currently in Port Douglas, the couple has named their daughter Tahlia Marlise. Brothers Jacob and Cameron are delighted.
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T was a wedding Magnetic Island style for employees, Sheryl Low and Michael De Jong, who tied the knot in July. The bride arrived for her beach wedding via the couple’s 40ft catamaran and the entire bridal party went barefoot for the ceremony. A honeymoon on Hinchinbrook Island followed with the 20 guests in tow!
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OR the first time in 87 years, we are conducting a Strategic Planning Seminar. This will be held at Clear Mountain Resort and the facilitator will be Peter Watson from Business Thinking Systems. I would have liked every company member to be present, as I am sure all have a lot to offer. However, this is obviously unworkable, with 20 being the maximum that Peter Watson will condone. Who to invite was a most difficult decision. We hope to plan the future of the company and also to have some time to look at improvements to the day to day operations. I am very optimistic about achieving excellent results that will make Hutchies a stronger and better company. Tattersall’s Dispute... It is with pleasure that I wish to inform our readers that our dispute with Tattersall’s Club has been resolved. — Jack Hutchinson Chairman
Fitting it all in The following explanation by ABW Tools Pty Ltd of what they do is worthy of note. What impact GST has on their job description remains to be seen. • WE PAY... Import duty, Payroll Tax, Company Tax, Fringe Benefits Tax, Sales Tax, Fuel and Excise Taxes, Luxury Car Tax, Stamp Duty, Training Guarantee Levy, Workers Compensation, Capital Gains Tax, Superannuation Levy and Bank Debits Tax. • WE KEEP... Training Guarantee Records, Sales Tax Records, Quality Assurance Manuals, Entertainment Expense Records, Vehicle Log Books, General Expense Records, Superannuation Accounts, Fringe Benefits Records, Payroll Tax Records and Ground Tax Records. • WE COLLECT... Sales Tax, Group Tax.
With any remaining enthusiasm, time and money ... we Export, Import and Distribute tools! Sheryl Low and Michael De Jong (centre) with bridesmaid, Pinky Johnson, and best man, Len White, at the “altar”.
— ABW Tools Pty Ltd.
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Richard Ohlrich with the QMBA Award for refurbishment and renovation at The Salisbury Hotel.
HE awards just keep rolling in for Hutchies in this year’s QMBA Housing and Construction Awards. Fairholme College Performing Arts Building won in the category of Education Facilities up to $3m and the Toowoomba Surgicentre won Health Facility up to $3m. Both projects posed some difficulties and were a credit to the team of architect P.F. Brammer, structural engineers Kehoe Meyers and services engineers Cushway Blackford & Associates. The Salisbury Hotel refurbishment won Hutchies the category of Refurbishment/Renovation up to $2m. The North Queensland team won a hat-trick with the $6m NORQEB Administration Building extensions and renovations, the $2.5m Southbank Function Centre in South Townsville and the $3.3m extension to the Townsville R.S.L.
Hutchies’ Paul Hart with Smorgon ARC’s Doug Runge at the QMBA Housing and Construction Awards.
BACK IN TIME FOR BARRY
ON a business trip to Boulia, Construction Manager, Barry Butterworth, recently made a nostalgic trip back to Camooweal, far north western Queensland, and visited the local hospital. In 1963, soon after commencing his apprenticeship with Hutchies, Barry was sent to Camooweal under foreman, Ray Brayley, and worked on the Camooweal Hospital. On his recent return, Barry found the building in perfect original condition, with not a sign of any structural problems!
TOP: Camooweal’s main street – the Barkly Highway. RIGHT: The hospital.
HUTCHIES’ AMAZING OUTBACK ADVENTURES TO CONTINUE AFTER completing the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton and the Fossil Museum at Richmond, Hutchies are now working on the Min Min Lights
Centre at Boulia. This project is fast taking shape and will become another popular destination on the outback tourist route.
After Hutchies’ long involvement with Outback tourism projects, this could be Barry Butterworth testing a new fleet vehicle for the bush. But no, Barry was trying out for Boulia’s annual Desert Sands 2000, a gruelling two kilometre camel race – the feature event of two days of celebration in the Land of the Min Min Light which includes a ball, concert, entertainment, fireworks and generally fooling around.
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Scott turns big 40 and rages with the bulls
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COTT Hutchinson turned 40 in August and had an early celebration at the famous annual Festival of St Fermin’s Running of the Bulls at Pamplona, Spain.
Helping Scott celebrate with gusto were Kevin Miller and Ric Bird of Property Solutions, Don O’Rorke and Mike Dodd of Consolidated Properties, Brian White from Ray White Real Estate. Running of the Bulls is played out daily in the Spanish town for a week with non-stop partying in between. Every morning, bulls are released into the streets and, with a minute’s headstart, brave locals and foolhardy tourists run ahead of them for a distance of about 900 metres into the packed Plaza del Toro bull ring. It is not without its risks and Scott nearly didn’t make his fortieth!
Scott risking all at Pamplona to celebrate turning 40 … and winning the Travelling Undies Award. The rolled up newspaper is what the runners use to prod the bulls.
Scott’s travelling companions for the Running of the Bulls – (from left) Don O’Rorke of Consolidated Properties, Ric Bird and Kevin Miller both of Property Solutions also win Travelling Undies Awards.
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Lining up for work CHIEF Estimator, Keith Boucaut, recently turned 50 and friends dug into their archives for some memorabilia to remind him of the passing of the years. Picture shows 14-year-old Keith (5th from right) among an intake of apprentices who got to meet their new boss, Mr K.D. Morris, of K.D. Morris and Sons Pty Ltd, of South Brisbane, during December 1963.
Well and truly stumped... TOOWOOMBA Manager, Paul Hart, had Chief Estimator, Keith Boucaut stumped for a minute with a request for help to price a job north west of Oakey. Paul wrote: “I think I may need some help pricing the Rangemore State School refurbishment. Photo may help. I will send down plans and then we can discuss which trades you can price. Probably need help with paint and handrails. Regards, Paul”.
COOL COMPETITOR IN HOT CONTEST A COOL competitor in the hotly contested Travelling Undies was Conon Beale, who braved temperatures of three degrees outside the Jade Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand, to win a prize. Conon’s true grit and determination win him a prize along with the boys in Spain.
WINNING SCRATCH-IT NUMBERS 4975 4999 5062 5112 5178 5226 5291 5324 5388 5424
Crow Measuring tape Hutchies’ T-shirt Port Hammer Crow Boxer shorts Port Hutchies’ T-shirt Hammer
5489 5546 5593 5649 5692 5761 5777 5829 5862 5946
Crow Harley shirt Port Boxer shorts Hutchies’ T-shirt Measuring tape Hammer Crow Hutchies’ T-shirt Boxer shorts
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West End Markets Redevelopment The $19m redevelopment of the West End Markets, incorporating basement carparking, Coles shopping centre, specialty shops and 62 residential units, is underway. Team includes Brian Griffin from Heritage Pacific as client, Russel McCart from Meridian Developments, Toohey Elliot, Mathew Caswell and Sandra Browne from Cottee Parker Architects, Gerald Croucher from structural engineers McWilliams, Ian Walker from mechanical and electrical engineers Property Technologies and Steve Paul from Steve Paul and Partners for hydraulics. Hutchies’ team is supervisor Ray Balladone, foremen Matt Hutton and Michael Byrne, and administrator Harry White.
Parkleigh Apartments, New Farm Stage Two of the Parkleigh Apartments complex valued at $1.7m comprises 14 units. Team includes architects Paul Lindsay and Associates, Whybird Farr Engineers and Chris Bristow and Associates on hydraulics. Hutchies’
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Sunnymeade Nursing Home A nursing home constructed by Hutchies 16 years ago is undergoing $1.6m worth of extensions. Team includes Andrew Dawson from architects Lambert and Smith, engineer John Batterham, Miro Bradicich from Bradicich and Associates for mechanical and electricals, and Richard Ralph from Ralph Engineering Concepts for hydraulics. Hutchies’ team is foreman Mal Ashford, administrator Conon Beale and project manager Len White.
Wilsonton Hotel, Toowoomba Extensive refurbishment to this hotel valued at $1.17m is
Griffith University, Mt Gravatt Campus Pictured at the roof wetting of the extensions to the Information Services Centre of the Griffith University’s Mt Gravatt campus are (from left) Mal Ashford, Veronica Lampkin and Len White. being undertaken for the A.L.H. Group. Hutchies’ team is foreman Bill Henley, administrator Alex Seydel and project manager Paul Hart.
Irish Club, Mount Isa The Isa’s Irish Club – a well known club with members worldwide – is undergoing $8 million alterations and extension with completion
expected in June 2000. Team includes Craig Cornish of Project Leaders as project manager, Ian Garton of architects Ian Garton & Associates, Anthony Vose of engineers Bornhorst & Ward, Greg Hamilton from Hamilton Design Group for hydraulics, Think Tank on electrical and mechanicals and Tony Doyle of APD as quantity surveyor. Hutchies’ team is site manager Adam O’Mara and contract administrator Lionel Bolton.
Officeworks, Townsville
University of Queensland, Ipswich Campus THE new $17 million Ipswich campus of the University of Queensland which officially opened recently is emerging as one of the most innovative and modern learning centres in the country. The 215 ha campus, 1.5 kms from the Ipswich city
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centre, has a history dating back to 1878 and contains 17 heritage listed buildings. Hutchies was awarded the $11.5 million tender to adapt six existing buildings for modern use and create landscaped gardens and walkways between the buildings.
North Queensland’s first Officeworks store is under construction in Hermit Park, Townsville. This $2.3 million project will soon be followed by a second store in Cairns. Our client, Peter Scott of CAMS Pty Ltd, is developing both sites. Team includes Nick Laforest of Laforest Management Group as project manager, Edgard Vatcky of Bird de la Coeur as architect, John Bergman of Sinclair Knight Merz on hydraulics, RST Airconditioning on mechanicals, Stowe Australia on electricals and Premier Fire. Hutchies’ team is site manager Noel O’Brien and contract administrator Pierre Kessler.
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Hutchies’ very own ‘super cheap’ auto T
HE wackiest car in the Hutchies’ fleet was recently decommissioned after loyal, but inexpensive, service on Stradbroke Island. The old auto was purchased by the Hutchies’ gang for a super cheap $850, with nine months rego – just enough to complete the job. The Green Rocket used four litres of oil and 20 litres of water a week – and all she asked for to get her going in the morning was a push start down the hill. At the end of the job, she was sold off for $100 – just enough for four cartons of beer. Useful to the end!
Hutchies’ crew on board The Green Rocket at Stradbroke Island.
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Paul De Jong (right) with Port Village owner, Steve Dowling.
Mrs Dowling ready to mount her ride.
HE recent roof wetting party at the Port Village shopping centre at Port Douglas was something to be remembered for a long time, with Jack’s wife, June, and daughter, Lindy, making the trip North to join in the festivity. The celebrations included a Harley Davidson motorcycle ride for the owner, Mrs Dowling, and extensive variety of presentations to staff which included the awards listed below. All money raised at the party was donated to charity.
Paul presents winner of the Lairy Shirt Day, Workplace Health and Safety Officer, Will Cotter, with his award.
Tree Stump Award Rod, Sally & Babe (Seafood House) Set Out Award John (Northern Formwork) Mike Tyson Award Kerry (Hutchinson Builders) The Noise Award Patrick and Vivien (Macrossan House) The Plug Award Lawrie (Babinda Electrical) The Hard Hats On Award Roofing Division (Hedley Plumbing) Learning to Drive Award Maurie (Murrell Crames) Give It A Go Award Wes (Oakdare Holdings)
Bare Foot Award I Gary (Gary Hunt & Partners) Bare Foot Award II Bob (Colefax Clayton Smith) The Truss Award Rob (Hutchinson Builders) Top Gun Award Gordon (Vantage Management) The 4 O’Clock Knock Off Award Mick (Hutchinson Sailors) The Shirtless Award Ben (Hutchinson Builders) Lairy Shirt Award Will (Hutchinson Builders)
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Hutchies are proud supporters of the Cowgirls, cheer leaders for the Townsville Cowboys.
HUTCHINSON BUILDERS Established 1912
31 STAPLE STREET SEVENTEEN MILE ROCKS, QLD 4073 Telephone: (07) 3376 4044 Facsimile: (07) 3376 2454
HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
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E-mail helps Irish Club come on line H
UTCHIES are working with the Queensland University of Technology and CSIRO on a revolutionary construction management system being trialed on the refurbishment of the Irish Club in Mount Isa. The scheme involves site development information, such as architectural and structural drawings, being transmitted via e-mail between Brisbane and Mount Isa, rather than conventional methods, such as express delivery and fax. The Mount Isa Irish Club, Queensland’s largest club, is undergoing a three-stage $8 million extension and renovation. Dr Stephen Kajewski from the QUT School of Construction Management and Property said cutting edge technology developed by the University and the CSIRO was being used in the Irish Club project which will be used as a benchmark for future Australian web-based management trials. “This technology speeds up communication between head office in Brisbane and the people on the ground in Mount Isa because it eliminates several steps in data transfer,” Dr Kajewski said. “Architectural drawings, structural drawings and information requests are transmitted between head office and the site in a flash which will speed up the project time frame considerably.” Dr Kajewski said similar trials were taking place overseas and up to 10 Australian refurbishment and civil construction trials were planned in the next two years. “The construction industry has traditionally been very wary of taking on new technology but fortunately this project has some very progressive project managers and architects who were keen to get on board with the initial trial,” he said. Team includes Mt Isa Irish Club presi-
Hutchies are having a barrel of fun with the $8 million extension and refurbishment of the Mount Isa Irish Club, particularly relocating the keg-shaped bottleshop. dent, John Hetherton, and manager, Ben Gillic; Project Leaders with Bob Hornby as contract administrator, Craig Cornish as project manager and Ian Garton as project architect; APD Partnership as quantity surveyors with Tony Doyle and Kevin Quaite; Think Tank Pty Ltd with Peter Rosenzweig on mechanical and
electricals; Hamilton Design Group with Greg Hamilton on hydraulics; Bornhorst and Ward with Anthony Vose on structurals; and Curtin Qld with George Polichronis as kitchen consultant. Hutchies’ team is Adam O’Mara as site manager and Lionel Bolton as contracts administrator.
Mike does 20 years
Mike Tickner on the job.
MIKE Tickner has reached a milestone, having been with Hutchinson Builders for 20 years. Mike is one of Hutchies’ most respected site managers and is credited with completing projects to a high standard of finish. Many of his clients demand Mike for their next project. He immigrated from the UK in 1977, settled in Melbourne, then saw the light and came to Brisbane. Mike joined Hutchies as a carpenter and soon progressed to leading hand, foreman then construction supervisor. His latest jobs have included Tattersall’s Club redevelopment and Broncos Leagues Club. Thanks Mike for 20 years of great service.
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Men at work...
FROM THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
Loyalty is a two-way street
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Men at work in Mollison Street, West End.
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OME people are opposed to progress and development, but Janet and Norman Richard, of Mollison Street, West End, don’t mind it. As a result life goes on as usual for them, while the $19 million redevelopment of the West End Markets, incorporating basement carparking, Coles shopping centre, specialty shops and 62 residential units, goes on around them. Rather than leave the only home they’ve known, the Richards decided to stay put as builders work on the project. During early discussions with the developers, Heritage Properties, in which a deal was mooted, the Richards made it clear they would not move and Heritage were told not to bother making an offer
— Photograph by David Kelly, the Sunday Mail.
for the house. The couple also declined a proposal to relocate them until work was completed. Hutchies’ Ray Balladone said he was amazed by the couple’s decision. For up to eight hours a day, the Richards shut the windows of their high set Queenslander to block out the sound of jackhammers, trucks and earth movers. Mrs Richards says it’s “one of the best things to happen in West End” and thinks the developers are “actually quite nice” – often entertaining them with cups of tea. “We’ve always had to put up with noise from the traffic, but to me, that’s the sound of men working,” Mrs Richards said.
New apprentices come on board HUTCHIES has always been a supporter of training in the building industry, particularly apprentice training. Our first apprentices for the new millennium are shown being signed on by Stephen Taffe from the Apprenticeship Centre. They are Mathew Lacoste, Stewart Tucknell and Ben Howard. Jeff Clements was the first this century to receive his letter (January 6) from the Department informing him that he had success-
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HEAR a lot of talk from employers that company loyalty is rare nowadays, especially among the young. However, a special report in the Financial Review, October 1999, found many CEO’s now asking “How do we get high levels of loyalty from our employees when the organisation isn’t giving high levels of loyalty in return?” This is particularly relevant in our industry where hiring is usually on a project to project basis and few companies take on apprentices. The special report also acknowledged a strong relationship between employee loyalty, organisational loyalty and customer satisfaction. We believe that, at Hutchies, this relationship is strong and we are proud that many of our people are now five, 10 and 20 year company members. In the year 2000, Hutchies will employ 15 apprentices and I hope some of these people will be with us until retirement. — Scott Hutchinson, Managing Director
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Passion Passion Passion Passion Passion Passion Passion
demands demands demands demands demands demands demands ★ ★ ★
Passion. Obsession. Enthusiasm. Fixation. People. Truth Loud. — Tom Peters
We’re here to live life loud. ★ ★ ★
— Emile Zola
If things seem under control – you’re not going fast enough. — Mario Andretti ★ ★ ★ fully completed his apprenticeship. Our other apprentices are: Dane Farmer, Keith Melksham, Nathan Ehr-
lich, Con Dunstan, Craig Brown, Jason Wilson, Carl Perri, David Hicks, Bill Leneham and Damien Berkett.
Systems are far more important than ever before. We are routinely accomplishing large projects working with hundreds of people ... many we have never met. — Tom Peters
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Jack Hutchinson awarded Distinguished Constructor JACK Hutchinson has received the Queensland University of Technology’s Distinguished Constructor Award. This prestigious award, presented to Jack in December, was established by QUT to formally recognise significant achievements made by individuals to the Queensland construction industry. It is awarded to those who have left their mark on the industry and community through consistent service and achievement. Jack now joins Sir Leslie Thiess, Sir Manuel Hornibrook
and Mr Ian Barclay, CBE, in the Construction Hall of Fame at the University. Part of Jack’s citation read: “Jack Hutchinson has built his career on the qualities of integrity, honesty and fairness, gaining the respect of both his colleagues and employees. “Jack’s contribution to the industry has set him apart as one of Queensland’s most distinguished constructors. “His leadership style and integrity have made him one of the most respected figures in Queensland’s construction industry.”
June and Scott check out Jack’s addition to the Construction Hall of Fame at QUT.
Office hello and goodbye
Jack with Sir Leslie’s son, Geoff Thiess (left) and Ian Barclay (right) at the Distinguished Constructor of the Year Awards.
FLEUR Potter is the new Accounts Clerk and Tracey Ricketts is Scott Hutchinson’s new Personal Assistant. Tracey replaces Nicole Green who has returned to her home in Perth. Nicole had four years as Scott’s Personal Assistant, which should have earned her a medal! However, she settled for our best wishes and a party where she took the opportunity to show off her tattoo.
Fleur Potter and Tracey Ricketts.
Enter the dragons
Nice to see the back of you Nic! THIS month’s Bravery Award goes to Searle Balladone for his part in relocating water dragons at Inala Shopping Plaza where Hutchies are carrying out extensions. The water dragons are a feature of the watergardens, but had to be relocated during construction work. So ... enter Searle and exit the
dragons! While attempting to relocate the dragons, Searle was attacked and showed great speed to out-run them. The relocation was completed by David Harris from the University of Queensland. Searle and the dragons are happy the project has been completed.
Scott presents Nicole with her farewell gift.
Building appreciation ‘thank you’
THE following letter was received by Hutchies from Tim Bennetton, School of Architecture, Interior and Industrial Design, QUT: “Thank you very much for building products you supplied to the QUT School of Architecture, Interior and Industrial Design last semester. They were used for the subject ‘Science, Technology and Art’, where the architecture students got to realise their visions of potential ‘bridge’ systems in our workshop. There were a number of particularly attractive sculptures/structures made as part of the subject. Thanks again for your generous support.”
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The party’s over for the 20th century
Jack with Constructor of the Year, Peter Haidley.
THE Hutchies’ family gathered at Seventeen Mile Rocks for the last annual Christmas Break-up Party and presentations for the 20th century. Those making history were: • Peter Haidley, Constructor of the Year 1999. • Sam Cassidy, Brian McMillan and Norm Norman chalked up five years’ service while Terry Wilson made his 10th year of service. • Best Suggestion Award went to Paul David and David Stark.
Long service achievers (from left) Sam Cassidy, Terry Wilson, Brian McMillan, Jack Hutchinson and Norm Norman.
ON TRACK FOR MELBOURNE CUP
Melbourne Cup Day at Hutchies was dominated by the ladies, pictured (from left) Karen, Shelley, Margaret, and Sarah.
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Santa welcome at Children’s Christmas Party SANTA made a welcome apperance again at the Kids’ annual Christmas Party.
Everyone enjoyed an historic Christmas Party.
RIGHT: Tayla Doring was dwarfed by her present from Santa.
Santa with Sally Byrne and Mum.
Nicholas Stone reckons you are never too big to sit on Santa’s knee.
LEFT: Shelley Stone hoping for a nice Christmas present.
Beau Berkett meets Father Christmas.
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Holy Trinity Rectory, Fortitude Valley These additions and alterations valued at $250,000 represent the third project undertaken for the Church since November 1999 with John Clarke from Parish Clarke Architects. Team is supervisor Glen Pettis, foreman Jim O’Sullivan and administrator/project manager Bernie Read.
Coles Supermarket, Caloundra Undergoing a $2.2m refurbishment, this Coles store has the third largest turnover in Australia. Team includes architect Tim O’Donnell of Powell Dodds Thorp, structural engineers Saunders & Partners, Steve Paul & Partners on hydraulics and D. Middleton & Associates on mechanical and electricals. Hutchies’ team is supervisor Neil Bladen, foreman Peter Haidley, administrator Tim Ferguson and project manager Richard Graham.
Westpac Bank, Southport Construction of this $1m drive-in bank is being project
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Barry Butterworth managed by Steve Pink of Consolidated Properties. Other team members include George Fatseas of architects Nettleton Tribe, John Stone of Burchill Partners on structurals, Steve James of James Design on mechanical, electrical and hydraulics. Hutchies’ team is foreman Syd Britton, administrator Dave Smyth and project manager Len White.
Crushers Leagues Club, The Grange This two storey extension to the existing club premises is valued at more than $211,000. Team includes David Cox of David Cox Architects, N.P. Krogh Structural Engineers and Haden Engineering on mechanical and electricals. Hutchies’ team is supervisor Bernie Read, foreman Glen Pettis, administrator Richard Ohlrich and project manager Barry Butterworth.
Thornton on St Crispins, Port Douglas
Franklins Shopping Centre, Port Douglas
Our North Queensland branch is building this $2m block of 13 units designed by architects, Gary Hunt & Partners. Other team members include Bob Colefax on structurals, Lincolne Scott on mechanical and electricals and Parker Hydraulics Cons. Group. Hutchies’ team is supervisor Ron Colefax, foreman Kym Walton, administrator Tony Doulis and project manager Robert Weymouth.
Tilt panel construction is being used in this $2.28m shopping centre which includes supermarket, specialty shops, carpark and landscaping. Team includes Doug Robertson of Robertson Project Management, Matthew Caswell of Cottee Parker Architects, Jim Whybird of structural engineers Whybird Farr, Lionel Ferris on electricals and Steve James on mechanicals from James Design, Mark Kane from Thomas Kane on hydraulics and Bill Wilkes from Rider Hunt as quantity surveyor. Hutchies’ team is foreman Noel McPherson, administrator Pierre Kessler and project manager Robert Weymouth.
GSM Building Extension, Griffith University The existing Graduate School of Management at Griffith University is undergoing a $161,000 extension which is being project managed by Jack Tattis from the University. Other team members include Phillips Smith Conwell as architects and Bob Cambridge from structural engineers Alexander Browne Cambridge & Partners. Hutchies’ team is supervisor Bernie Read, foreman Glen Pettis, administrator Richard Ohlrich and project manager Barry Butterworth.
Officeworks, Cairns North Queensland’s second Officeworks store is underway in Cairns at a cost of $2.5m. Team includes Laforest Management Group, Edgard Vatcky of Bird de la Coeur as architect, John Bergman of Sinclair Knight Merz on structurals, Mick Pawelko of Stowe Australia on electricals, Pat Flanagan from Flanagans Consulting Group on hydraulics and Napier Blakley Pty Ltd as quantity surveyors. Hutchies’ team is foreman Noel O’Brian, administrator David Christoffersen and project manager Robert Weymouth.
Beach Houses, Cape Tribulation, NQ
Sunnymeade Park Nursing Home ADDITION of the $1.6m Seahaven Wing to the Sunnymeade Nursing Home has been completed for clients, Margaret and Les Walker, pictured with architect, Peter Smith (right) of Lambert & Smith Architects.
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Tourist cabins in the style of beach houses are being built in this once remote area at a cost of $1.2m. The project is being managed by Vince Corry of the Blades Project Group with Tony Marksey from Macksey Rush Architects and Bruce Lemke as structural engineer. Hutchies’ team is foreman Mick De Jong, administrator David Christoffersen and project manager Robert Weymouth.
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• Mick McKendry of Templetons Insurance (left) and Noel Tidmarsh of Decina Bathroomware took their undies to Padang, Indonesia. This did nothing to improve diplomatic relations between the two countries and caused some civil unrest.
• John Mason, of John Mason Project Management in Melbourne, took his undies to the Antarctica. His analysis proves that the undies are excellent for the tropics but not totally satisfactory in a blizzard. John is pictured on Gourdin Island just off the Antarctic Peninsula.
• Richard Graham was caught with his pants down by Constable Ian Carroll, who is to be commended for quickly diffusing a potentially dangerous situation of indecent exposure.
Travelling Undies exposed FANS of Hutchies’ Undies will be ecstatic to learn that a new run of undies, in an even more exciting design, is underway. The undies continue to travel and some excellent contributions have been received. Remember, send in your pictures, and the more unusual or exotic the location, the higher you score. Pictured above are this edition’s winners.
Social Club celebrates A Country and Western night was held at Toowong Rowing Club with entertainment by Toby Tyler and The Country Boys. The “Scarecrow for Hire” had a remarkable resemblance to Jack, and was recommended for a number of uses, including scaring away birds (young and old) and lovers of classical music.
Pictured at the Strategic Planning weekend were (from left to right) Jason Williams, Alex Seydel, Paul Hart, George Bellas, Keith Boucaut and Harry White.
Planning for the future
HUTCHIES’ inaugural Strategic Planning weekend held at Clear Mountain Resort went extremely well. All of those who attended had something to contribute and it gave us a chance to share ideas without the interruptions of the working day. Having examined Strategic Planning, we intend to have an Operational Planning weekend later this year, which will explore in detail ways of improving the day to day operations of the company.
Kinco Constructor of the Year
George is a winner... twice over DOUBLE celebrations for our Trainee Design Manager, George Bellas. As well as receiving a QMBA Award for the AAMI building on the Gold Coast in the category of Office Accommodation over $1 million, he has announced his engagement to Penny Meltzinitis.
Jose Aldebot
WINNER of Kinco Constructor of the Year and recipient of a pair of R.M. Williams’ boots is estimator/project coordinator, Jose Aldebot. Jose, 28, studied Construction Engineering Technology at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock, and three years of architecture in the Dominican Republic. He joined Kinco in 1994 and is currently working on the Little Rock National Airport project.
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HEAD OF Far out Scratch-it winners BRISBANE REGATTA WE wish to thank the following subcontractors and business friends for their support in sponsoring the Castaway Head of the Brisbane Regatta on February 5. The Regatta raises funds to support Toowong Rowing Club. Jack Hutchinson, President of the Club, is very appreciative of their assistance and asks Hutchies’ company members to support them whenever possible. The sponsors were: RACE SPONSORS BANK OF QUEENSLAND BHP REINFORCING PRODUCTS HUTCHINSON BUILDERS TALBOT PRESS PTY LTD TOOWONG MITSUBISHI GENERAL SPONSORS A & A PAINTERS A APPROVED AIR PTY LTD ADVANCE RENTALS PTY LTD APEX CONTRACTORS – PLUMBING & DRAINAGE AUSTRALIAN TEMPORARY FENCING JOHN BARNES & CO (Q) PTY LTD
WE have received comments from interstate and overseas readers that they do not claim prizes in Hutchies’ Scratchits because of the difficulty of getting saws, hammers and car batteries through the mail. To make sure our faraway Scratchit
This issue’s winning Scratch-its numbers
BELL SCAFFOLDING BRETTS TIMBER & HARDWARE CO PTY LTD CITY VIEW ELECTRICAL CLAYTON UTZ – LAWYERS CONSOLIDATED PROPERTIES CONTAINERS INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD CRAIG’S ENGINEERING DECINA BATHROOM WARE PTY LTD DRIPPS CONSULTING DUCE TIMBER WINDOWS & DOORS FINECRAFT FURNITURE PTY LTD FINLAYSON TIMBER & HARDWARE PTY LTD
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If undeliverable return to: HUTCHINSON BUILDERS 31 Staple Street Seventeen Mile Rocks, Qld 4073. Telephone: (07) 3376 4044 Facsimile: (07) 3376 2454 Hutchiesʼ Truth Print Post Approved PP424022/00989
7409 7427 7474 7500 7513 7596 7611 7660
T-Shirt Boxers Port Cap Port T-Shirt Hammer Boxers
7683 7702 7741 7777 7852 7864 7986 8021
winners don’t miss out, we can make a trade on the prizes. If you have winning numbers in these faraway areas, please return the winning card, along with your size and a Hutchies’ T-shirt and pair of undies will be forwarded to you.
Port T-Shirt Port T-Shirt Hammer Boxers Port Port
GREENS HARDWARE HI REACH RENTALS G JAMES GLASS & ALUMINIUM PTY LTD MASTER KELWIN FLOORS NETWISE AUSTRALIA PTY LTD OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY PTY LTD PERFORMANCE PAINT & PLASTER PTY LTD PHILLIPS FOX – LAWYERS PIONEER ROAD SERVICES PTY LTD PROJECT LEADERS AUST PTY LTD Q ELECTRICAL SERVICES QLD RECYCLING PTY LTD QUEENSLAND SHIPS
8137 8172 8223 8295 8341
Crow Port Boxers T-Shirt Tape measure 8369 Port 8420 Hammer
8482 Boxers 8550 Port 8640 T-Shirt 8690 Cap 8720 Boxers 8893 Port 8901 T-Shirt
QWA TRADING PTY LTD RAMSET FASTENERS (AUST) PTY LTD RINGWOOD & PLY PTY LTD ROCLA INDUSTRIES PTY LTD SAMIOS PTY LTD – HARDWARE SKYLIFT SERVICES PTY LTD SOUTHPORT CERAMICS STATIONERY WAREHOUSE TEMPORARY FENCE HIRE PTY LTD TIMMS HAULAGE UNION STEEL UPRITE STEEL FABRICATORS WINDOW CONSTRUCTIONS PTY LTD WRECKAIR HIRE
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West End Markets
CONSTRUCTION of the West End Markets at South Brisbane is proceeding well and running almost 10 weeks ahead of schedule. The relationship with the neighbours continues to be harmonious. Norman and Janet Richards, who
live in the house surrounded by the project, are happy with the progress and Janet often provides coffee or tea for the boys on the job. One of the Hutchies team, Ian Hutton, also received an engagement present from the couple.
Paul De Jong (far right) with Peter Singleton, Richard Field and Robert Weymouth in front of Officeworks Cairns prior to attending the Architects Awards night.
Northern exposure
PAUL de Jong has taken up residency in Cairns, giving Hutchies a permanent presence there. Hutchies have had an office in Townsville for more than 20 years, but because the company has been working in Cairns and Port Douglas continuously for the past five years, it is appropriate that a permanent office be established further north. Paul is a positive thinker and a real “doer” and his ability to motivate his men and move a job is second to none.
Far North Queensland crew including Richard Field, Paul De Jong, Ron Colefax and Noel McPherson in front of Hutchies’ Float in the Port Douglas Carnival Parade. Check out the boxers!
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Jeff aims for the stars
Jeff Lacoste on the job in television land.
HUTCHIES’ carpenter, Jeff Lacoste, could be changing careers soon. Jeff made his debut as a television star recently on Channel Ten, when he appeared on a show to explain what a carpenter’s job was all about. Jeff reckons a television star’s life has a lot of appeal ... acting classes, new wardrobe, make-up and a new hairdo and he could be on his way ... then again, it might be easier to front up on site as a chippie and strap on the tools.
Hutchies takes the driving seat in $60m truck project PAUL Gourley has swapped his short sleeve shirts and slacks for thermal underwear as he heads for his new assignment in Kelowna, Canada, where the weather forecast later this year is -10°C. Paul departs in July to manage the $60 m design and construction of the national headquarters for Western Star Trucks in Kelowna. Hutchies continues its foray into international projects to maintain the close association with Western Star Trucks after completing various other projects for them in Canada and Australia. Paul is experienced in large scale design and construct projects, including the $200m Laguna Quay Resort on the Whitsunday Coast with resort, township, 18-hole golf course, five star golf lodge, marina, with condominiums and units. The project is being developed on an area of approx 60 acres and will include a 40,000 sq.m plant for manufacturing 40 trucks per day with 1000 people on the production line. The project also will include offices for 500 people, support buildings, test track, apron slabs, car parking for 1500 cars, landscaping and infrastructure to the site, an arterial road and a future sub-division.
Paul dressed for the weather in Kelowna, with beanie, computer, and a scale model of a Western Star truck to remind him of the task ahead. Hutchies’ role is to manage the design and construct of the project using local subcontractors and suppliers, with a continuing role in the development of the future sub-division.
VALE JACK McLANEY
IT was with regret that we were told recently that Jack McLaney had passed away. Jack was with Hutchies from 1930 to 1970, having started as a labourer before moving quickly to Leading Foreman. Jack’s jobs included the NCR Building in Leichhardt Street and Camden home units in Hamilton. His projects had a reputation of outstanding quality. He will be sadly missed.
LEFT: In his younger days, on top of a television tower at Channel 2, Mount Coot-tha. INSET: A recent photo of Jack.
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FROM THE CHAIRMAN HUTCHIES’ Truth has been accused (occasion- Jack Hutchinson ally) of political incorrectness. We don’t set out to offend and apologise if this has happened. We regularly receive email from our sister company in Arkansas and that recently included the following reproduced points from a Bill Gates’ speech to high school graduates in which he hit out at some forms of political correctness. Rule 1. Life is not fair, get used to it. Rule 2. The world won’t care about your self esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself. Rule 3. You will NOT make $40,000 a year right out of high school. You won’t be a vice president with a car phone, until you earn both. Rule 4. If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss. He doesn’t have tenure. Rule 5. Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your grandparents had a different word for burger flipping; they called it opportunity. Rule 6. If you mess up, it’s not your parents’ fault, so don’t whine about your mistakes, learn from them. Rule 7. Before you were born, your parents weren’t as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you are. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parents’ generation, try ‘delousing’ the closet in your own room. Rule 8. Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life has not. In some schools they have abolished failing grades; they’ll give you as many times as you want to get the right answer. This doesn’t bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life. Rule 9. Life is not divided into semesters. You don’t get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you find yourself. Do that on your own time. Rule 10. Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs. Rule 11. Be nice to nerds. Chances are you’ll end up working for one.
Social page hit HUTCHIES’ Richard Ohlrich and Argentinian Dancer, Cindy Minsoni, made a stunning couple when they were photographed at one of Brisbane’s nightspots and featured in the Sunday Mail social pages.
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Social Club in jail; it had to happen! THE Social Club’s latest outing was long overdue, with all guests ending up in jail. The outing landed our crowd on St Helena Island, site of an early Queensland prison. Guests boarded the Lady Brisbane at Bretts Wharf for a leisurely trip to Moreton Bay. The crew kept the members under control by telling them that if they didn’t behave, they would be left behind in chains. The prison had an eerie feel about it at night, with the lights of Brisbane in the background. A good time was had by all and, happily, nobody was left behind.
Hutchies’ crew was under threat of being left behind if they didn’t behave.
Members of the Social Club head for jail in style.
RIGHT: The female contingent of the Hutchies’ Social Club chose to spend their weekend away visiting the Stanthorpe wineries. They may not have returned as wine connoisseurs but they are certainly consumers and know how to have a good time. Pictured (from left) Shelley, Jackie and Margaret enjoying the wine tours while Tracey is off stomping grapes.
Paul David in suave mode.
Licensed to thrill
PAUL David recently proved that, not only does he have James Bond good looks and style, but he also has 007’s daring, when he disturbed a tall athletic chap going through the petty cash tin in Hutchies’ reception area on a Sunday morning. Paul challenged the thief, who took off. Paul went in hot pursuit, but after a thrilling car chase, the thief managed to slip away. It’s not likely that he will be back, realising something that we all know - that it is hard and dangerous work trying to get money out of Hutchies!
Mary-Jeanne christens the HUTCHIES strengthened their relationship with Brisbane Boys’ College recently, when Scott Hutchinson’s wife, Mary-Jeanne, christened the new Under 16 First Eight rowing shell – the Scott Hutchinson. The boat went on to come second in the Head of the River.
Scott Hutchinson at BBC. The christening was held at Brisbane Boys’ College, Toowong. Hutchies have done many projects at the school including Library Resource Centre, Boarding House, Dining Room, Junior School and Tuckshop. Scott is a BBC Old Boy and has always kept in contact with the school.
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Moreton Island revisited ONCE again the now famous Moreton Island fishing trip was a great success, even though the weather was less then perfect. This year we changed the date to June, as it is a better time of year for the fish to bite. This would seem to be a bit of a myth if you go by the record catch of one – caught
by our fulltime fisherman Rex. The unluckiest fish in the ocean was a 150mm Dart. Saturday night’s Mad Hatters’ Ball managed to bring some weirdos out of the cupboard and none greater than Paul Adams’ hat, which consisted of a loaf of bread, that Paul Hart proceeded to eat before final judging.
The judges (Scott Hutchinson and Stan the chef) awarded First Prize to Matthew Mooney for his masterpiece that was a mock up of Hutchies’ camp, with four-wheel drives included. Second Prize went to Mal Johnson for flowers growing out of his head. A special award went to
Paul Hart and Paul Adams, for their effort in devouring the hat before judging was complete. The Best and Fairest Award at the Beer Swilling Table was awarded to Brian McMillian for the mammoth effort. Congratulations and our admiration to Brian who has become a legend.
Jose ‘given the boot’ JACK Hutchinson recently attended Kinco’s 13th Annual Industry Celebration Awards Banquet at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Little Rock, Arkansas, as a guest presenter for one of the key awards. Jack presented the “Constructor of the Year Award” to Jose Aldebot, who was also given a
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Jack Hutchinson presents the “Constructor of the Yea Award” to Kinco’s Jose Aldebot.
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PIDGEON HEADQUARTERS HUTCHIES recently completed construction of the head office for F.A. Pidgeon at Davies Corporate Park, Brisbane, which will accommodate offices for John and Valmae Pidgeon. The developer was Cornerstone Developments and Hutchies’ team on the job were very pleased with the results.
▲ Only kidding! This is a ring-in photo from a fishing trip by Hutchies’ associated company, Kinco, in the USA. This haul came from a trip to the Gulf of Mexico. Seems the next Hutchies’ fishing trip should be to USA or the Kinco team needs to come to Moreton to show how it’s done.
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Tracey Ricketts packing Jose Aldebot’s boots for his Constructor of the Year Award.
ABOVE: Head office of F.A. Pidgeon. INSET: Hutchies’ boys on the job Alan Mathews, Ross Durey and Mango.
Wayne learns to throw a few down RIGHT: Wayne throws one down the green at Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club.
Wayne throws a few down at the bar with (from left) John O’Brien, Senior Vice President; Des Wilson, President; and Wayne Moffatt, Secretary/Manager.
HUTCHIES’ Wayne Cullen received some good tips from experts on throwing a few down, when he attended the recent President’s Day at the Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club. Wayne was one of the guests invited after Hutchies and Project Leaders Australia completed a successful TAB refurbishment at the Club. Hutchies and Project Leaders have since been commissioned to undertake Master Plan drawings for the future development of the Bowls Club.
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Dockside – Stage 7, Myora Apartments As one of the final stages of Dockside, the $7.5 million works comprise a six-storey building containing 52 apartments with two levels of basement car parking. Proprietor, Stencraft, nominated Stewart Payne Architects as the head superintendent. Other team members include Robert Bird and Partners on structurals, Hasthill Consultants on mechanical and electricals, Beavis and Cochrane on hydraulics and quantity surveyors, Napier Blakeley. Hutchies’ team is Gerry Reid as foreman, Richard Graham as both administrator and project manager and Neil Bladen as supervisor.
Roma Street Parklands Package 32 – Activity Centre This $1.4 million Activity Centre and Police Station comprise the structure only and is subcontracted from the AbiGroup working with George Graham. Architect is Grant Spork from PARC with Sinclair Knight Merz on structurals, Frank Carlow from Basset Consulting Engineers, Mark Kane from Thomson Kane on hydraulics and quantity surveyors, Gray Robinson Cottrell. Hutchies’ team is Tim Fergu-
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Barry Butterworth son administrator, Richard Graham project manager, Neil Bladen supervisor and Alan Matthews foreman.
Shrine of Our Blessed Mother The job comprises construction of a Sanctuary Platform which includes altar, memorial wall, choir tiered platform and stairs to the Chapel level. The stairs are dedicated to the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary. Upper level has a timber framed Praying Deck adjacent to the statue of the Blessed Mother which is on a structural steel support decorated with leaves of C-RFC and polished panels. A concrete ramp connects this area to the existing Chapel. Project manager for this $160,000 job is Robert Hornsby of Ove Arup. Hutchies’ team is Barry Butterworth project manager, Richard Ohlrich administrator, Russell Duncan foreman and Glen Pettis supervisor.
Western Star Trucks World Headquarters Kelowna, B.C. Canada SITUATED on approximately 60 acres, this $60m project consists of the following buildings: 11,900 m2 office; 39,750 m2 plant; 14,910 m2 kitting; 4,250 m2 cobco; and 550 m2 dyno building. The team includes: Western Star Trucks, Trudy Houghton, project manager; architect Chris Bozyk of Christopher Bozyk Architects; Matt Cameron of Reid Crowther and Partners as engineers. Paul Gourley joined Hutchies to handle the design and construction of this project and work will be managed in conjunction with Barry Butterworth. The project is due for completion July 2002. (See story on Page 1).
Faith Lutheran College, Plainlands The first stage construction of this new school includes some infrastructure works and the administration building. The $1.1m project has been fully designed and project managed by Project Services. Hutchies’ team includes Bill Henley foreman, Alex Seydel project manager and Paul Hart area manager.
Qld Government criteria registration MANY people have asked recently about our allowable annual turnover and project value, under the Queensland Government’s Pre-Qualification Criteria Registration. As at June 30, 1999, the allowable annual turnover in the government sector was $157,963,537 and maximum government building project value based on allowable annual turnover in government sector was $52,654,512. We believe no other 100 per cent Queensland owned company has higher allowances. Hutchies has a proud history on government projects and looks forward to working with the Queensland Government in the future.
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Graham Centre Downlands College, Toowoomba Construction has started on the $700,000 extension to the performing arts complex. The new centre will provide state of the area facilities for Downlands students. The design and project management team is Tabletop Architects Planner and engineers are headed by Denis Brown. Hutchies’ team is Noel Smith foreman, Alex Seydel project manager and Paul Hart area manager
Supercheap, Maryborough Maryborough is the site of the newest Supercheap store being project managed by Blades Services with Buccan Architects, Bruce Lemcke on structurals, Ashburner Francis on mechanical and electricals and Rocol on hydraulics. Hutchies’ team is Dave Smyth administrator, Terry Wilson foreman and Len White supervisor.
Car Showrooms, Cleveland Two new car showrooms valued at $1.5m are under construction for Earle Taylor. Team includes Blades Services as project managers, Cottee Parker Architects, Bruce Lemcke on structurals, Ashburner Frances on mechanical and electricals and Rocol on hydraulics. Hutchies’ team is Len White project manager, Dave Smythe administrator and Syd Britton foreman.
Waltzing Matilda Centre, Longreach
What’s so mysterious about this photo? See the story on the next page titled “A job to die for...”
Project consists of a $230,000 extension to the original outback Centre which Hutchies built three years ago. Architect is Robin Retchford with Ted Harvey as engineer. Hutchies’ team is Len White project manager, Robert Archibald administrator and Lionel Mitchell foreman.
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A night to remember – if only they could...
HUTCHIES’ team made a good impression when they were photographed (above and right) at the Queensland Master Builders Association Awards with QMBA’s Vicky Anne... But something strange happened between the end of the Awards and return to work, when Dave Smythe (far right and inset) showed up with a fine example of a black eye!
High-powered receptionist ONE of the first people visitors meet at Hutchies is high-powered, Melissa Henderson, on reception. Melissa worked at a chartered accountants office before joining Hutchies. She fit in immediately as an efficient and cheerful addition to the team in a most important job. Melissa causes major disruption in neighbouring factories – particularly at the next door bath manufacturer, Decina – when she arrives at work on her 250cc Yamaha motorcycle. Local workers are fascinated as Melissa slips out of her riding leathers, to switch from the girl on the bike, to the girl on the front desk.
Melissa – ready for work.
It’s a job to die for...
Barry Butterworth in front of the controversial monument built by Hutchies in 1982.
HUTCHIES has sprung to the defence of one of Brisbane’s most controversial landmarks – the Brisbane Rotary monument on the corner of Wickham and Ann Streets, at the city’s northern entrance. Hutchies did the job in 1982 and the formwork used is still in the possession of Barry Butterworth. Because of Hutchies’ sentimental attachment, Scott has declared he will lie down in front of the bulldozers to protect the monument. Lord Mayor Jim Soorley has offered to drive the bulldozer. Hold on, Lord Jim! You might be the Lord Mayor, but if Scott is offering to lie down in front of the ’dozers, there could be a few blokes ahead of you in the queue.
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HUTCHIES has hung the sign on some unusual projects in the past 88 years, but this one takes some beating. Kevin Hall, is shown putting the finishing touches to a cubby house at Susan Blue’s residence.
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DECEMBER 2000
Casuarina Beach – 20 year dream becomes a reality!
Artist’s impression of Casuarina’s Beachside Village with the “Australian beach house” architecture which will feature at the new development.
HUTCHIES’ construction signs on beachfront land, 20 kms south of the New South Wales/Queensland border, signals that a 20 year dream is becoming a reality. Casuarina Beach, earmarked for development since the early 1980s, is now taking shape as a $650 million master-planned oceanfront township, designed to accommodate 5,000 new residents. Hutchies have started on the first stage of the $38 million civil project. When a new road linking the town to the Pacific Highway is completed, Casuarina Beach will be an hour and 10 minutes drive from Brisbane and 13 minutes from Coolangatta Airport. The town has been designed so that all houses will be no more than a five minute bicycle ride from the beach or the shops. The second stage of the town will include between 50 and 100 apartments in buildings with a three-storey height limit.
Scott Hutchinson, Hutchies’ Managing Director; Trevor Giles, D & C Manager; John Berlese, Project Manager; and Jeff Miller, Site Manager, at Casuarina Beach. Photo: Andrew Carlile
Christmas Message HUTCHIES wish all our friends and their families a happy and safe Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We have enjoyed sharing 2000 with you and look forward to being together throughout 2001.
Scott Hutchinson; Cr Lynne Beck, Mayor Tweed Shire Council; Dr Jim Gallagher, Chairman Northern Development Task Force; and Don O’Rourke, Consolidated Properties, celebrate the commencement of construction of Casuarina Beach on September 11, 2000. Photo: Andrew Carlile
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Made in Singapore. Stored in Australia!
FROM THE CHAIRMAN THE following Code of Ethics was developed Jack Hutchinson recently. We felt it appropriate that it be published in Hutchies’ Truth. A Code of Practice was also developed and will be sent to all company members.
CODE OF ETHICS 1. To strive for world’s best practice in all stages of the building process. 2. To strive to delight our clients. 3. To show a high level of loyalty to company members, and to encourage long term employment. 4. To respect the inherent dignity of the individual.
Australian and Singaporean dignitaries were on hand to celebrate turning of the sod for the storage facilities belonging to the Singapore Armed Forces. THE island nation of Singapore has limited land available for development, which has resulted in the installation of overseas storage facilities for the Singapore Armed Forces near Rockhampton on the central coast of Queensland.
6. To act in accordance with the spirit as well as the letter of the law. 7. To apply fair treatment, courtesy, reasonable and honest conduct in the efficient operation of our business. 8. To support training and development. 9. To act in the best interests of the building and construction Industry.
Artist’s impression of the new facilities.
The warehouse facilities will provide for the storage of vehicles and maintenance support. Vehicles will be transported from Rockhampton to Shoalwater Bay for training exercises and then returned for storage and repairs. The facilities provide for the storage of 250 army vehicles and will have a fully equipped workshop for ongoing maintenance of the army vehicles. A portion of the facility will be capable of providing temporary storage of aircraft, with a clear span of 70 metres and an overhead mobile hoist will be installed within the temporary aircraft storage for emergency maintenance and repairs. The building is approximately 173 metres long and 70 metres wide, generally 4 metres high, with the temporary aircraft hanger 9.5 metres high and workshop 6 metres high. Building floor area is approximately 12,100 sq metres, including an adjoining office of 170 sq metres. Included within the main storage facility will be an additional equipment store of 780 sq metres.The project also will
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5. To place the welfare, health and safety of the community before sectional or private interests.
provide for additional vehicle wash bays. The $4.9 million contract started on October 9, 2000, with handover expected in April 2001.
10. To act in the best interests of free enterprise and support healthy and informed competition.
— Jack Hutchinson Chairman
RETIREMENT FOR A “SPELL” LONG-time Hutchies employee, Bob Wilkinson, retired on July 24 and was farewelled at a BBQ, where his wife, Joan, recited a lovely poem she had written to express what Bob’s time at Hutchies and his retirement meant to both of them.
Joan Wilkinson recites her poem for husband, Bob, on his retirement.
The poem reads ...
R E T I R E M E N T Realisation has come today that Each person, maybe, will pass this way. Time, age, impatience – have finally been heeded In Hutchinson building firm, Bob has always felt needed. Retirement now will be at his leisure Evermore, forever, it is his to treasure. Maybe movies, bowling and fishing Even touring, he’ll bravely be wishing. No more early mornings – just time to savour... That’s contentment Bob, because you’ve finished your hard labour!
• Hutchies’ best wishes to Bob for a long and happy, well-deserved, retirement.
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Prize for capturing Boulia Min Min Light
Hutchies’ recently won QMBA award for the Min Min Light centre is shown off at the Boulia Golf Club. The delight and pride of the community was high as the trophy was handed around the bar.
Just what is the Min Min experience? THE Min Min Encounter is a unique theatrical experience incorporating animatronics, fibre optics and loads of other high tech wizardry. The Encounter is a tribute to the long honoured art of the bush yarn, all based around the famed Min Min Light phenomenon. At the Min Min Encounter, tourists have an outback experience like no other. In the 45 minute show, visitors are introduced to the story of the Min Min Light by various characters who
claim to have seen the mysterious light. During the Show spectators are taken on a journey through the Min Min country to have their own Min Min experience complete with spine tingling effects and an unpredictable ending. Delicious fresh lunches, cold drinks and the best cappuccino in the Outback complete the experience.
HUTCHIES has won a Queensland Master Builders Association award for its construction of Queensland’s newest tourist attraction – the Min Min Encounter at Boulia, near the Northern Territory border. The award highlighted Hutchies’ ability to work in isolated areas. This building was designed to accommodate an animated, audio-visual presentation with special effects to illustrate the mythical Min Min Light. As Boulia is isolated and without local resources of labour and materials, careful planning was required to provide a building suited to the purpose and the western Queensland environment. Off-site prepared elements were used wherever possible with sizes limited to the light cranage available. The limited budget was met with very tight control at all times. Construction comprised of an all steel structural frame clad in Colorbond finished corrugated zincalume sheeting. An arched roof canted at five degrees spans the 400 square metre theatre with a lower roof system covering the souvenir shop, cafe and amenities. The building is insulated and airconditioned. The site was fully landscaped with the street pavement laid with new pavers to complete the total development. Some restoration work was carried out to the front of the adjoining Shire Hall and an extension containing new toilets and a bar facility added.
Experience, reputation help results • The Queensland Master Builders Association recently published this article on Hutchies which highlights the company’s strengths as viewed by the QMBA.
Deepest innermost thoughts of the Sensitive New Aged Guys found on all Hutchies’ building sites.
ESTABLISHED in 1912, Hutchinson Builders is a fourth generation private company totally committed to the construction industry in the long term. With a clear focus on maintaining the family connection, members hold important positions within the company, such as Managing Director, Scott Hutchinson, and Chairman of Directors, Jack Hutchinson. The company is solidly backed by a portfolio of ungeared property and no operated borrowings, with their main office in Brisbane, and others in Townsville and Toowoomba. Since their beginning, Hutchinson Builders has been a construction industry model of reliability, quality and stability. Their clients include many of Australia’s largest corporations, who remain referees to their performance. Throughout Hutchinson’s 87 year history, the company has completed projects throughout Australia, including projects
in the Central Business Districts and in remote country areas and offshore islands. Projects span all areas of construction including commercial, industrial, residential, civil, refurbishment and high-rise projects. Hutchinson Builders has worked with all major forms of construction contracts and have an impeccable reputation for honesty, integrity and fair dealing. Their superior service is built on well respected office, and on-site staff, many of whom have been with the company for most of their working lives. They have on staff tradesmen including carpenters, bricklayers, plumbers, concreters, plasterers and tilers. The security of their client’s projects is protected by their prudent financial management. Any enquiries are welcome to their accountant or bank manager who are available to answer any questions.
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Anything you can do, we can do better OVER at Kinco, Hutchies’ sister company in Little Rock, Arkansas, Doug Wasson, Vice President of Construction, presented Ricky Cole, Superintendent, with his 10-year anniversary gift, which was a Colt 45 Single Action Pistol (1873 Peace Maker). Not to be outdone, Barry Butterworth and Michael Crossin took the opportunity during a visit to the Singaporean Military Base near Rockhampton to shop around for a suitable prize for a new Hutchies’ Award which will be known as The Big Shot. Any nominations?
ABOVE: Barry Butterworth (left) and Michael Crossin with their proposed prize. RIGHT: Kinco’s Vice President of Construction (left), presented Ricky Cole, Superintendent, with his gift.
International flavour for Undies TRAVELLING Undies in this edition takes on a cultural tone with a visit to Paris, where people don’t believe in undies, and to Boulia, home of the Min Min Light. At first we thought Shane Tyson had dropped his pants in a time honoured Australian salute to the Eiffel Tower. But no, he had cleverly slipped on a pair of Hutchies’ Undies beneath his floral board shorts, to display the benefits of underwear to the French. His daring and humanitarian interests make him a winner. • MEANWHILE, at Boulia in the Great Australian Outback, Len White teamed his undies with a cowboy hat and an icy cold beer to create something of which legends are made. Tourists often report seeing strange things in the bush around Boulia, but the apparition of Len walking towards you in his undies and beer in hand has got nothing to do with the Min Min Light! Len is a winner for putting Hutchies’ Undies into Australian folk history, along with Waltzing Matilda and the Man from Snowy River.
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Apprentices: leaders of the future APPRENTICE Training Day in September saw a large number of apprentices visit headquarters at Seventeen Miles Rocks as part of their learning program. Hutchies has a policy of training and promoting from within and, as a result, some senior staff in the company today started out as Hutchie apprentices many years ago.
Pictured from left (rear) Cassidy Holland, Dane Farmer, David Hicks, Conon Dunstan, James Carr, Mathew Lacoste, (front) Jason Wilson, Ben Howard, Damien Berkett, Nathan Ehrlich and Bill Lenehan.
New wave of surfers go O.S. SOME ageing local surfers who take part in an annual surfing safari recently hit the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, in search of the perfect wave. Transport for their quest was on board Neptune I, a converted 1947 Japanese Coast Guard vessel.
Onboard Neptune 1, from left (rear) Scott Hutchinson; Brian White, Ray White; Tony O’Neil, PRD Realty; Mark Laurie, Axis Advertising; Don Dietz, PRD Realty; George Wales; Gordon Douglas, PRD Realty; Dr Stephen White; Dr Jim Hallan, and (front) Don O’Rorke, Drew Douglas, Douglas Wenck and Gus Campbell, Skipper of Neptune 1.
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Artist’s impression of the Fisherman Islands treatment plant.
Fisherman Islands Development THIS project is a new treatment plant consisting of three-tilt panel building, 3,500m of handstand and 3,500m of concrete paving. Job value is $2.6m. Hutchies Administrator: Russell Fryer; Hutchies Foreman: Mal Ashford; Hutchies Supervisor: Barry Butterworth; Hutchies Cost Planner: Wayne Cullen; Architect Firm: Auscad Drafting; Structural Engineering Firm: Knight Consulting; Civil Engineering Firm: Ralph Engineering; Electrical Firm: Ron Brennan
Western Star Trucks – Stage II A NEW production shed extension (1,000m) including 1,000m of roofed drying area. New office extension including refurbishment of existing office. Job value $2.1m. Hutchies Administrator: Russell Fryer; Hutchies Foreman: Ian Partridge; Hutchies Supervisor: Barry Butterworth; Hutchies Cost Planner: Wayne Cullen; Architect Firm: Lambert & Smith; Structural Engineering Firm: Farr Engineers;
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Barry Butterworth Civil Engineering Firm: Farr Engineers; Electrical Firm: Hembrou’s Electrical.
Aspley Leagues Club EXTENSIONS and refurbishment to Aspley Leagues Club project valued at $1.8m. Hutchies Project Manager: Barry Butterworth; Hutchies Administrator: San dra Geekie; Hutchies Foreman: Glen Pettis; Hutchies Supervisor: Barry Butterworth;
Architect Firm: Project Leaders Aust; Structural Engineering Firm: McWilliams Consulting; Civil Engineering Firm: McWilliams Consulting; Electrical Firm: Meinhardt Consulting Engineers.
Military Logistics Rockhampton CONSTRUCTION of warehouse and attached office for all Singaporean Military Aircraft. Hutchies Project Manager: Barry Butterworth; Hutchies Administrator: Os Blacker; Hutchies Foreman: Don Lindo; Hutchies Supervisor: Don Lindo; Architect Firm: Nettleton Tribe; Structural Engineering Firm: McVeigh Consultants; Civil
Engineering Firm: Maunsell McIntyre; Electrical Firm: James Design.
Roma St Parklands PROJECT includes roof trusses and finishes package to two buildings and 3,000m of pavement including blade structures, painting, and tiling and exposed concrete. Hutchies Project Manager: Neil McLeod; Hutchies Administrator: Neil McLeod; Hutchies Foreman: Alan Mathews; Hutchies Supervisor: Barry Butterworth; Architect Firm: AbiGroup; Structural Engineering Firm: Sinclair Knight & Merz; Civil Engineering Firm: Thomson Kane; Electrical Firm: Barry Webb.
Artist’s impression of the Western Star Trucks project.
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Social outings never a drag SOCIAL Club outings are never a drag, but the exception was a recent night of fun and entertainment at Groucho’s Theatre Restaurant, with partying continuing on into the night.
Pictured at Groucho’s (from left) Penny Bellas, Wayne Cullen and Linda Cullen.
Melissa with some new “friends” during the 12km fun run.
Pain and the gain
Richard Ohlrich with one of the show’s Drag Queens (Richard is the one on the right).
HUTCHINSON Builders was well represented in the 12km Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run which raised money for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Our teams included Trevor Giles, John Berlese, Tim Ferguson, Tracey Ricketts, Melissa Henderson, Kassandra Wallace, New accounts department member Richard Graham, John Gaggin, Russell Kassandra Wallace at the finish. Fryer and Scott Hutchinson.
Wheelie good soil test
Derek Wrede was photographed recently carrying out some soil tests. His result – yep, sand as far down as you can get!
Barrel of fun
In the run up to Christmas, Karen White has the responsibility to ensure sufficient supplies of Hutchies’ Port are on hand to deal with the Christmas rush. Karen is shown in her job as Supervisor of the Hutchies’ Port Bottling Plant.
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Restoration project for birthplace of the nation H
UTCHIES’ long experience with working on heritage listed buildings and tourism projects helped win a prestigious contract for the restoration of the Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts in Tenterfield, New South Wales, which will be a focal point of Australia’s Centenary of Federation celebrations throughout 2001. It was at this School of Arts on October 24, 1889, that the New South Wales Premier, Sir Henry Parkes, delivered his now famous Tenterfield Oration, in which he argued that the colonies needed “one great government for all of Australia”. The result was the Federation of Australia on January 1, 1901.
Tenterfield – and the School of Arts, in particular – is now known as the Birthplace of our Nation. The Federal Government contributed $2.75 million for the restoration of the School of Arts, under the Federal Grants Scheme for projects of national significance. Hutchies were awarded the contract from a select list of
Restoration includes theatre, library and museum.
Hutchies’ experience of working on heritage listed buildings helped win the contract for restoration of the School of Arts in Tenterfield, New South Wales. builders, all of whom had particular experience in the restoration of heritage listed buildings. The Project team includes Paul Hart (Estimator and Area Manager in Toowoomba), Craig Simpson and Peter Barnett. The project is scheduled for completion in May with an official opening in July. On completion, the School of Arts Restoration Project will deliver a unique cultural facility for the region, which will include a theatre, an upgraded library and a museum of national significance. As a result, it will host an array of cultural performances, exhibitions, seminars
Sir Henry Parkes, the Father of Federation, who delivered his famous speech at the Tenterfield School of Arts resulting in the Federation of Australia.
Hutchies’ restoration work in Tenterfield features on the front page of the local telephone directory.
• IN recent years Hutchies has built three Outback Tourist Attractions. They are the Waltzing Matilda Centre at Winton; the Min Min Encounter at Boulia; and the Marine Fossil Museum at Richmond.
and functions. With Heritage Tourism emerging as the new trend in Australia, Hutchies’ work on the School of Arts project will help Tenterfield capture a large share of this new market. The School of Arts was built between 1869 and 1875 and the restoration work has revealed interesting historical discoveries, including newspapers dating back to the 1800’s. Tenterfield – A Federation Town – has created a year long calendar of events to celebrate the Centenary of Federation and to reaffirm the town’s historic significance as the Birthplace of the Nation.
Mystery guest appearance — See Page 5 Hutchies has been delighted to have been associated with these projects and encourage anyone travelling out west to visit these centres. Enclosed are brochures to give you an idea of what you can expect to see.
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FROM THE DESK OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR
At the recent opening of the first stage of Casuarina Beach were (from left) Tim Ferguson, Dave Darby, Rob Archibald, Jeff Miller and Scott Hutchinson.
First stage completed for new oceanfront township THE first stage of the Casuarina Beach development, just south of Kingscliffe in New South Wales, was completed in March, with overall completion due in December, 2008. Hutchies is the Design and Construction Managers for the Casuarina Beach Project and has been closely involved from the early design and feasibility stage through to current construction. Hutchies is proud to be associated with the employment of many local sub-contractors and apprentices on this project,
which will ultimately produce more than 600 homes, apartments and villas. There are dune and environmental management plans in place to protect fragile ecosystems and wildlife. The Casuarina Beach master plan promotes a sense of community, where pedestrians and bicycles will take precedence over cars. This new beach community will feature the barefoot informality of small beachfront communities such as Byron Bay and Noosa. In travelling time, Casuarina Beach is 13 minutes from Coolangatta Airport, 40
HUTCHIES is presently carrying out the two Scott Hutchinson largest projects in our history – Casuarina Beach civil works ($38m) which is nearing completion and 175 Eagle Street ($40m) which is just starting. I am now often asked, “Hutchies seems to be going big ... so are you still interested in our $100,000 project?” The answer is definitely YES. Last year we did 544 projects and 483 of these were under $500,000 and we have no plans to change that profile. We were very proud to complete three stages of the Roma Street Parkland Project as subcontractors to Abi Group. Our small and medium size tender market projects are our bread and butter and always will be. — Scott Hutchinson Managing Director minutes to Byron Bay and Surfers Paradise and one hour 15 minutes to Brisbane. When the Tugun Bypass is added to the Pacific Motorway, motorists will drive from Brisbane’s Riverside Expressway to Casuarina Beach without stopping at a traffic light.
Training in the Tweed
Hutchies is the Design and Construction Manager for the Casuarina Beach project, with Site Foreman, Jeff Miller (right) and building cadet, Rob Archibald, pictured on site.
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HUTCHIES is providing training for the local people in the Tweed Shire area as part of its involvement in the Casuarina Beach oceanfront township project. Hutchies, with 12 apprentices, is one of the few builders who still employ apprentices on a large scale. Shown celebrating Hutchies’ involvement in the Northern Rivers district of New South Wales are (from left) Mick Lawler (descendent of Peter Lawler from Eureka Stockade fame), Phil Thomson, Matt James and Scott Hutchinson.
Tugun architect, Philip Follent (front) won the Casuarina Beach “Quintessential Beach House” design exposition. He is shown with Consolidated Properties joint managing directors, Mike Dodd (left) and Don O’Rorke.
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Celebrated performances HUTCHIES’ traditional end of year Break-up Party presented the opportunity to celebrate outstanding performances by some staff members, including Constructor of the Year and Long Service Awards recipients. Absent on the day was Barry Wilson and Darryl Gersekowski.
Twenty Year Service Awards went to Mick Moran, Louis Levinson, Bernie Read, Keith Boucaut (front) Mike Tickner and Barry Butterworth.
Ross Durey had his name added to the Constructor of the Year honour board.
Alan Mathews and Wayne Cullen try on their Ten Year Service Awards, assisted by Scott and Jack Hutchinson.
Five Year Service Awards (and fishing rods) went to Michael Crossin, Glen Pettis, Mal Ashford, Bob Wilkinson, Jeff Clements, Richard Ohlrich and Shane Manganaro.
Estimator of the Year (and Dummy Spit) awards THE Estimator of the Year Award for 2000 went to Michael Crossin for outstanding achievement. Because estimators are traditionally tense and agro, especially when ten-
ders are closing, a special Spit the Dummy Award is given each year. Winner Norm Norman didn’t show up, which probably will win him a second Dummy Spit Award.
Winning style smiles HUTCHIES recently celebrated a win in the Queensland Master Builders State Construction Awards for the Port Village Shopping Centre in Port Douglas, Far North Queensland. Shown at the celebrations are (from left) Gordon Peterson, Paul DeJong, Steven Dowling and Dave Smart.
Michael Crossin receives the Estimator of the Year Award from Keith Boucaut.
Wayne Cullen displays the Dummy Spit Award, which went to Norm Norman who failed to show up.
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St Saviour’s College A dormitory refurbishment consisted of converting 10 rooms into 20 and the complete refurbishment of two amenities areas. The $420,000 project started in December and handed over the day before the school year began in January. Hutchies’ Project Manager: Paul Hart; Hutchies’ Administrator: Alex Seydel; Hutchies’ Foreman: Noel Smith; Architect Firm: Nicholas Bron (Thomson Adsett Architects)
Westbrook Tavern This new $1.2m hotel started in January and is programmed for completion late June. The new ‘pub’, 15 minutes west of Toowoomba, is eagerly awaited for by the local residents. Hutchies’ Project Manager: Paul Hart; Hutchies’ Administrator: Alex Seydel; Hutchies’ Foreman: Bill Henley; Architect Firm: Joanne Gill; Structural Engineering Firm: David Shaw.
Richmond Fossil museum Valued at $700,000, stage II of this project is an extension to the original. Hutchies completed Stage 1 two years ago. When complete the building will house one of the best displays of marine fossils in the world. The project is well ahead of time. Hutchies’ Project Manager: Len White; Hutchies’ Administrator: Wayne Fox; Hutchies’ Foreman: Lionel Mitchel; Architect Firm: Robin Retchford Architect.
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Dulux Sydney This project comprises construction of a new distribution store for Dulux and is worth $1.5M. George Bellas is doing a great job of getting the design team together to ensure the project is ready for construction on completion of the demolition of the existing building. Hutchies’ Project Manager: Len White; Hutchies’ Administrator: Dave Smyth; Hutchies’ Foreman: Terry Wilson; Architect Firm: Nettleton Tribe; Structural Engineering Firm: Morgans.
Belfry – St Peters & Paul’s Church – Balmoral Construction is underway of a bell tower and new entry worth $130,000. Hutchies’ Project Manager: Barry Butterworth; Hutchies’ Administrator: Richard Ohlrich; Hutchies’ Foreman: Jeff Clements; Hutchies’ Supervisor: John Trevethan; Architect Firm: Robin Gibson & Partners, Colin Christ; Structural Engineering Firm: Hughes Trueman Reinhold.
Tree Tops Tavern The project consists of a new gaming lounge and toilet upgrade worth $560,000.
Roma Street redevelopment Package 31 – one of the shade canopies in the package incorporating roof truss structure, offices, aggregate and structural steel shade canopies.
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Ted Yokota, CEO, Bridgestone Australia, at the grand opening of the Bridgestone Distribution Centre at Rocklea. Michael and his team are working all sorts of odd hours to ensure minimum disruption to the operation of the hotel while construction is in progress. Hutchies’ Administrator: Dave Smythe; Hutchies’ Foreman: Michael Byrne; Hutchies’ Supervisor: Len White; Project Manager (Consultant) Firm: Project Leaders.
McDowall All Sports A fitout of All Sports Lifestyle Club gymnasium is valued at $340,000. Hutchies’ Project Manager: Barry Butterworth; Hutchies’ Administrator: Richard Ohlrich; Hutchies’ Foreman: Steve Charles; Hutchies’ Supervisor: Derek Wrede; Architect Firm: Project Leaders, Kevin Walsh; Hydraulic Engineering Firm: Hamilton Design Group.
Western Star Trucks – Office Refurbishment Extension of the Western Star Head Quarters in precast panel construction and full refurbishment of the existing two level office building. Hutchies’ Administrator: Russell Fryer; Hutchies’ Foreman: Ian Partridge; Hutchies’ Supervisor: Barry Butterworth; Hutchies’ Cost Planner: Wayne Cullen; Architect Firm: Lambert & Smith; Structural Engineering Firm: Farr Engineers; Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Firm: RACE / Hembro’s; Civil & Hyraulic Engineering Firm: Richard Ralph.
Liquid Waste transfer Facility – Perth Alterations worth $500,000 are underway to the transfer facility including concrete tank and hardstand. This is Hutchies’ first project in WA. Mal is enjoying the challenge, but says the biggest problem with Perth is that they don’t sell XXXX. Hutchies’ Administrator: Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Foreman: Mal Ashford; Hutchies’ Supervisor: Barry Butterworth; Structural Engineering Firm: Baigents, Paul Brady.
Oxford Street, Bulimba Three retail shops and six residential units valued at $1.5m. Hutchies’ Project Manager: Ray Balladone; Hutchies’ Administrator: Harry White; Hutchies’ Foreman: Jamie Silvester; Hutchies’ Cost Planner: Glen Evans; Architect Firm: Trapp Architects; Structural Engineering Firm: Larkin Teys Consulting.
Racecourse Road – Ascot Coles Store with 11 specialty shops and undercover parking valued at $3.8m. Hutchies’ Project Manager: Ray Balladone; Hutchies’ Administrator: Searle Balladone; Hutchies’ Foreman: Darrell Gersekowski; Hutchies’ Cost Planner: John Gaggin; Project Manager (Consultant) Firm: Crone McKerrall Lynch; Architect Firm: Bornhurst & Ward; Electrical Firm: Q Electrical.
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New 2100m2 Officeworks superstore, tilt up concrete construction with structural steel roof framing and 1600m2 of external concrete carparks and driveways. Project located on Fitzroy Street on the old Coca-cola bottler’s site. Client is Wincam Pty Ltd. Project value $2.4m. Client Project Manager: La Forest Management Group; Hutchies’ Administrator: Pierre Kessler; Hutchies’ Foreman: Noel O’Brien; Hutchies’ Supervisor: Paul De Jong; Hutchies’ Cost Planner: Robert Weymouth; Architect Firm: Bird De La Coeur; Structural Engineering Firm: LC Johnstone & Associates; Civil Engineering Firm: LC Johnstone & Associates; Electrical Firm: Ashburner Francis.
Maritime Museum – Townsville Refurbishment and additions to the existing Maritime Museum in Palmer Street, South Townsville. New additions to the museum are designed in the shape of a boat and will definitely be a Townsville landmark when finished. Valued at $900,000. Hutchies’ Administrator: Richard Field; Hutchies’ Foreman: Neil Berry; Hutchies’ Cost Planner: Robert Weymouth; Architect Firm: Tippett Schrock Architects; Structural Engineering Firm: Sinclair Knight Merz; Civil Engineering Firm: Sinclair Knight Merz;
Quantity Surveyor Firm: Douglas Stark; Electrical Firm: Squire Consulting.
Mitchell Street Units Five-storey unit development adjacent to Townsville’s famous Strand. When complete this building will be used for short to medium term accommodation. Construction is loadbearing blockwork with the ground floor slab being post tension building consisting of 16 units. Valued at $3.2m. Hutchies’ Administrator: Richard Field Hutchies’ Foreman: Ron Colefax Hutchies’ Supervisor: Paul De Jong; Hutchies’ Cost Planner: Robert Weymouth; Architect Firm: Plante & Associates; Structural Engineering Firm: Progress Consultants; Civil Engineering Firm: Progress consultants.
Centro IV Specialist Furniture showroom worth $1.65m. Client Project Manager: Property Solutions, Randy Jones; Hutchies’ Administrator: Tim Easterbrook; Hutchies’ Foreman: Terry Turner; Hutchies’ Supervisor: Neil Bladen; Hutchies’ Project Manager: Richard Graham ; Architect Firm: Woods Bagot; Structural Engineering Firm: McVeigh Consulting Engineers; Civil / Hydraulic Engineering Firm: BRW Enterprises; Mechanical /Electrical Engineering firm: Medland Mitropoulos.
Mystery Guest appearance
AS well as being the Birthplace of the Nation, Tenterfield also was the home of The Tenterfield Saddler – made famous by flamboyant Australian entertainer, the late Peter Allen. Hutchies’ Paul Hart cut a dashing figure with an eerie resemblance to Peter Allen recently as he went about his business on the project restoration.
Taste of the Tropics for Xmas drinks Demolition makes way for new Coles store in Racecourse Road, Ascot.
NORTH Queensland seems the place to be, where women out numbered men by three to one in this corner of Hutchies’ Christmas drinks afternoon. Ron Colefax couldn’t believe his luck to be surrounded by (L-R) Cathy Weymouth, Alison O’Donnell and Kerry O’Brien.
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NO BUSINESS LIKE SNOW BUSINESS IN the 89 years since Hutchies started building, the workforce has overcome all sorts of conditions to complete the job – from cyclones and tropical downpours to droughts and searing heat. But a job for client Super Cheap Auto in Orange, NSW, set a new record – snow.
Although not a world first – we experienced snow on the truck factory we built in Canada recently – Orange was the first job in Australia where we encountered snow. In true Hutchies’ style, the team pressed on and, not to be outdone, finished the contract on time and on budget.
RIGHT: A blanket of snow added to the usual site problem solving processes for the Hutchies’ team in Orange, NSW.
Gate crashed!
Richard Graham recently had an early morning surprise on his way to work when he found his car, which was parked outside his house at The Gap in Brisbane, had been the victim of a hit and run driver. Everything has since been straightened out ... and so has the car.
A cheerio call
VIDEO conferencing could be the thing of the future, following this revealing sight of Robert Weymouth, in Townsville, during the managers’ weekly telephone conference call. Now Brisbane office is keen to know what Toowoomba gets up to during these link-ups and video conferences could be the answer.
John’s Travelling Undies have their ups and downs!
John on the Milford Track and at Lake Eyre (inset).
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UNDIES usually have their ups and downs, but in this edition John Mason becomes the winner of Hutchies’ Travelling Undies with a unique up and down experience. During a holiday in New Zealand, John walked the Milford Track and when he reached the highest point – McKinnon Pass – he took the opportunity to rip off his clothes (to the horror of his walking companions and local sheep) and exposed his Hutchies’ Undies and his socks to the New Zealand elements. Next, John went down to one of the lowest points in Australia – Lake Eyre – and donned his Hutchies’ Undies for an historic swim in the lake, which is usually dry. The wet undies were a winner for John, giving him the next leg in his Trans-Tasman double and a Travelling Undies title.
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C O M PA N Y M E M B E R P R O F I L E Shane “Mango” Manganaro
SHANE Manganaro – or “Mango” as he is popularly known – has spent nine years with Hutchies and J. Scott and recently celebrated his Five Years Service with Hutchies’ (see page 3). Shane has a passion for motorbikes and is the proud owner of seven – three Z900 Kawasakis, a 600cc BSA M21, and three
750cc H2 Kawasaki two-strokes (Widow-makers). His other passion is his family at the bayside suburb of Capalaba – wife Del and sons Paul and Chris. Shane recently worked on the Roma Street redevelopment project and has now moved on to the highrise project at 175 Eagle Street.
Mango (3rd from left) enjoys a smoke and a chat with his Hutchie workmates
Life in the fast lane HUTCHIES joined the Super Cheap Autos racing team recently for a day of motorsport. The Super Cheap team included Hector Abbott; Reg Rowe, Chairman of Super Cheap; and Steve Ellery, famous Super 8 driver. The invitation included riding in, but not driving, the cars. Scott looks business-like, but notice he is getting in the passenger’s side, not the driving seat!
Santa goes round again
Christmas cheer The office Christmas drinks at Scott’s house in December was a memorable occasion, although these photographs represent the only record of the goings-on.
SOCIAL Club’s Children’s Christmas Party was a hit with young and old again with Santa Claus being the VIP. His perpetual question of “What would you like for Christmas?” caused some deep thought for some the youngsters (pictured below right). Santa’s presents to Scott’s children also caused Dad some deep thought, with a lifetime of experience in the construction business being called on to assemble a tricycle (pictured above right).
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• Hutchies is helping to sponsor Toowoomba steel fabrication contractor, Barry Alexander, in pursuit of his motor racing ambitions on the Darling Downs. We wish Barry good luck in the 2001 series. LEFT: Derek Wrede recently decided to take up skydiving and he is shown about to enjoy his first jump. He seems to be having second thoughts about it, but at this point it’s a bit late with no way out – but down. Derek survived but we don’t know if he is going back for seconds.
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The Bedarra refurbishment focused on the central complex, pool, beachside areas and luxury villas.
Bedarra – hard work on a tropical hideaway E
VEN resorts need time to rest and revive – and that’s the way it was on P&O Australian Resorts’ famous Bedarra Island in North Queensland during May this year, when it closed for refurbishment. When the guests moved out – Hutchies moved in – and 20 days and $1.6 million later, Bedarra Island was ready to continue its role as the perfect haven for people who want a civilised escape. Hutchies started on May 4 and work was completed on May 24.
But it was no holiday for Hutchies’ workforce of 85 tradespeople, who worked two 12-hour shifts a day for the three weeks. Scott Hutchinson said Hutchies’ experience in working on remote tourism projects enabled the project to come in on time and on budget, without any major hitches. “This is a remarkable achievement considering the number of people eating, sleeping and working together for three weeks under a tight schedule and extremely high quality control,” Scott said. “Although the closure time was short, quality was not compromised.” Bedarra, which accommodates only 15 couples, was created as a haven where guests could experience an Bedarra Island – an island escape island escape, but enjoy the limited to 15 couples who want the finer things in life. finer things in life – has received Work included refurbisha $1.6 million refurbishment by ment of the restaurant and bar complex, replacement of Hutchies, all completed in all air-conditioning plant to three weeks with 80 staff. the main complex, upgrade of pool and beachside areas, removal and replacement of balconies and stairs to 15 guest villas, repainting internally and externally of the guest villas and repairs to the workshop. P&O Australian Resorts’ Managing Director, Mr James Baillie, said that, from its earliest days in 1980, the company had managed a continuous program of upgrade, refurbishment and
product development across all its seven properties – Heron Island, Silky Oaks Lodge, Dunk Island, Bedarra Island, Brampton Island and Lizard Island, all in Queensland, and Cradle Mountain Lodge, Tasmania. The team responsible for the project included: Mike Wrighton (Project Manager); Amanda Pike and Edwina Withers, of Pike Withers Interior Architecture, (Architects/Designers); and Paul DeJong (Site Manager) and Richard Field (Administrator), of Hutchinson Builders. Scott said P&O Australian Resorts was to be congratulated for its choice of Pike Withers as designers for the project, as the clever use of stone, timber, furnishings and colour had made significant improvements to an already unique complex.
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A sign of the times QUEENSLAND Premier, Peter Beattie, was given no special privileges when it came to safety during a recent visit to Hutchies’ $40 million construction site at 175 Eagle Street, Brisbane, being developed by Consolidated Properties Group and Urban Properties. Mr Beattie lined up like everyone else to be signed in by Safety Officer, Trevor Aitchison.
Mixing it with the Crocs TOWNSVILLE Crocodiles’ arrival in the NBL Grand Final made a lasting impression on Hutchies’ Dave Christoffersen. Dave bet that if the Crocs made it to the semifinal he would get a Crocodiles’ logo tattooed on his arm. The Crocs did better than the semi and made the Grand Final, so Dave is sporting a brand new tattoo (pictured right). • Meanwhile, Hutchies’ North Queensland crew
and Social Club got among the real crocs when they went fishing recently in Princess Charlotte Bay, Cape York. In all, 11 ventured to the Top End, with the Rockhampton crew, Kerry, Howsey and Noel O’Brien, travelling 1800kms each way. Howsey’s endurance paid off when he took the first barramundi 66cm from the bank. A big thankyou to Neil and Paul for organising the food, equipment and a safe trip.
Pierre Kessler and barramundi.
LEFT: Greg Quinn, Hutchies’ new Managing Director. • See Back Page for a picture of Greg in an earlier role representing Queensland.
FROM THE CHAIRMAN IT is with pride that I announce Greg Quinn Jack Hutchinson has accepted an offer to join Hutchies as Managing Director. Greg takes over in October following a financial year where Hutchies had a record turnover and profit. Scott will take my position as Chairman and I will remain a Director of the company. Six years ago, Greg Quinn was appointed Executive Director of the Queensland Master Builders Association. During that time, I have worked with him in the Master Builder movement as Vice President and President of Queensland as well as National President. I won’t elaborate on what Greg has done at QMBA, except to say that it has been exceptional and, obviously, most impressive to me. I heard that Greg was interested in an appointment in a building company and, after extensive discussion with Scott, we decided to approach him. Greg still has to do it and he knows it won’t be easy. However, both Scott and I believe this appointment will strengthen Hutchies and secure its future and, as Big Kev would say, “we’re excited!” — Jack Hutchinson Chairman
Teaming up with Nigger Brown
Neil Berry shows off the grunter he caught.
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Another famous name now adorns the Athletic Oval, home of Rugby League at Toowoomba. Barry Davidson is shown erecting Hutchies’ sign, where it shares prominence with the controversial “Nigger Brown” Stand.
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Paul and Richard outside Hutchies’ new Cairns office.
Hutchies’ team members in New Zealand working on the Craggy Range Vineyards project in Hawkes Bay are (from left) Os Blacker, Jim Parish, Paul Gourley, Steve Spijkerman, Colin Thomas, Michael Henley, Jocelyn Bryant and Chris Farrell.
New branch office and winery for NZ HUTCHIES is managing the $35 million Design and Construction of Craggy Range Wineries in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Armed only with his briefcase and long johns, Branch Manager, Paul Gourley, set about opening a branch office, assembling a team of people and engaging the consultants for the design component. In true Australian style, the main site was set up with portable sheds, including lean-to and a block barbecue. The locals were amazed as they had not seen this before – most probably something to do with the cold. Site 1 is where the grapes will be turned into wine through the various processes and includes six separate buildings for pressing, fermentation, storage, bottling and sampling. Site 2 is the company’s flagship where it can demonstrate an image as a leading
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wine producer. Building on this site will resemble the French Provincial style with extensive use of limestone cladding, recycled hardwood (from Australia), terracotta clay tiles (imported from the UK), all set around a man-made lake. This site will include a two storey office, restaurant, epicurean centre, above ground cellars and underground cellars with vaulted ceilings resembling the Roman days all poured insitu. Also included are two houses – one valued at $700,000 and the other $4.5m. Progress has been made at Site 1, with building frames erected. Site 2 has commenced, with the lake and earthworks complete and the underground cellars and houses underway. The team is made up of three Australians and five New Zealanders, with more to come once the areas become available. The project is due for completion late 2002. Team comprises: Branch Manager: Paul Gourley, Aust; Site Manager: Steve Spijkerman, NZ; Contracts Administrator: Colin Thomas, NZ; Contracts Administrator: Os Blacker Aust; General Foreman: Chris Farrell, NZ; General Foreman: Jim Parish, NZ; Foreman: Michael Henley NZ; Site Secretary: Jocelyn Bryant, Aust.
Cairns short shift
HUTCHIES’ Cairns office recently relocated to 450 Sheridan Street to enhance access for clients and suppliers. Hutchies is tendering new works, has jobs under construction in Port Douglas and will turn the sod soon for the $6m Clifton Beach Lahania Villas. Recently completed projects for the Cairns team are Bedarra Island Resort Refurbishment $1.6m; Franklins, Port Douglas $2.5m; Officeworks Cairns $2.4m; and Supercheap Cairns $600,000. Paul and Richard extend an open invitation to all to drop into the Cairns office when in town.
Butterfly Ball takes off SCOTT Hutchison recently joined with Royal Women’s Hospital Foundation and members of the Asian Chinese community to celebrate the launch of the new Centre for Women and Ageing at the inaugural Butterfly Ball at the Brisbane Sheraton Hotel. Scott is shown with Dr Chen (left) and his son, Wei-Loong Chen.
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RAY Balladone accepts Australian Institute of Building’s Professional Excellence Award from Kim Wrathern for his work on the $20m West End Markets Redevelopment in Brisbane.
BILL Lenehan takes his new pet sawhorse for a walk. Bill says sawhorses make ideal pets. They obey commands such as “stay”, are cheap to feed and can be left home alone without annoying the neighbours. Bill is now working on the command “fetch”.
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Bedarra 2001 Upgrade Refurbishment of resort. Tender period was three weeks, Evaluation four weeks. Lead time from acceptance to start four weeks, Construction period 20 days. Hutchies Project Manager: Robert Weymouth; Hutchies Administrator: Richard Field; Hutchies Foreman: Paul DeJong; Hutchies Supervisor: Barry Butterworth; Hutchies Cost Planner Glen Evans; Architect Firm: Pike Withers Interior Architectual Designers Structural.
Student Union Stage 3 – University of Queensland Valued at $2m – Refurbishment of student union building including new bar area. A difficult project made even harder during exam period of three weeks as no noise is permitted. Hutchies Project Manager: Len White; Hutchies Administrator: Wayne Fox; Hutchies Foreman: Mike Tickner; Hutchies Cost Planner John Gaggin; Structural Engineering Firm: Lambert & Smith; Civil Engineering Firm: McWilliams Engineers.
Food Tec Value $1.8m. Food Tec Industries. Tilt-panel warehouse housing a freezer and cold room plus office at Darra. Hutchies Project Manager: Len White; Hutchies Administrator: Dave Smythe; Hutchies Foreman: Don Lindo; Hutchies Cost Planner: Michael Crossin; Architect Firm: Buchan; Structural Engineering Firm: Bruce Lemke; Civil Engineering Firm: Concept.
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Coonan Street – Stage 4 Valued at $1.46m. New building for Queensland Diagnostic Imaging. Consisting of lower car park, ground and mezamine level. Stage four is a continuation of Stage three building which houses Brisbane Car Sound and will complete this development. Hutchies Project Manager: Len White; Hutchies Administrator: Dave Smythe; Hutchies Foreman: Syd Britton; Superintendant: Neil McEvoy; Hutchies Cost Planner: Paul David; Architect Firm: Nettleton Tribe; Structural Engineering Firm: Morgans.
Officeworks Mackay Work is progressing well on a new Officeworks store in Mackay Central Business District. This project is a follow on from the recent successful opening of Officeworks Rockhampton on June 6th. Due for completion in mid-October the Mackay Store is valued at $2.4million. Hutchies Project Manager: Robert Weymouth; Hutchies Administrator: Pierre Kessler; Hutchies Foreman: Adam O’Mara; Hutchies Design Manager: Dave Christoffersen; Client: Peter Scott – Wincam Pty Ltd.
Searle Ballandone and Darrell Gersekowski at the new Coles shopping centre in Racecourse Road, Ascot.
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New Officeworks premises opened recently in Rockhampton. Hutchies now has completed Officeworks projects at Cairns, Townsville, Dubbo, Milton, Woolloongabba and Windsor. Shown at the Rockhampton opening are (from left) Geoff Morley, Officeworks; Mayor of Rockhampton, Cr Margaret Strelow; and Lyn Marsh, Wincam Properties.
Officeworks Dubbo Hutchies’ proud association with Officeworks continues in New South Wales with the construction of the Dubbo store well underway. The store is due for completion in mid October. Hutchies Project Manager: Robert Weymouth; Hutchies Administrator: Pierre Kessler; Hutchies Foreman: Peter Singleton; Design Manager: Dave Chritoffersen; Client: Peter Scott - Wincam Pty Ltd
Bowen Village Life Units Work has just stared on a 46-unit retirement village in Bowen, North Queensland. The project also includes a central facility and Manager’s quarters. This is just one of many Village Life projects to be constructed in various locations throughout Australia. Hutchies Project Manager: Robert Weymouth; Hutchies Administrator: Dave Christoffersen; Hutchies Foreman: Ron Colefax ; Project Manager – Concept: Andrew McIntyre;
• The big guns have moved into the Singapore Military Air Base recently completed by Hutchies near Rockhampton on the central coast of Queensland. The warehouse facilities provide storage of vehicles which are transported from Rockhampton to Shoalwater Bay for training exercises and then returned for storage and repairs. A portion of the facility is capable of providing temporary storage of aircraft for emergency maintenance and repairs. The $4.9 million contract started in October 2000, with handover in April 2001.
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Horticulture Facility – Toowoomba TAFE The new facility will include laboratories, propogation and shade houses and new head quarters for the ever expanding horticultural facility at the Toowoomba TAFE. The new facility is due for completion December 2001. Hutchies Project Manager: Paul Hart; Hutchies Administrator: Craig Simpson; Hutchies Foreman: Peter Barnett; Design Team: Project Services; Electrical Firm: Q Electrical.
Westbrook Tavern The new tavern was handed over nearly two weeks early, at the end of June. The tavern includes gaming, bistro dining and a public bar. Co-owners, John Geomey, Daryl Fennell and Ashley Harris were trading mid July. Hutchies Project Manager: Paul Hart; Hutchies Administrator: Alex Seydel; Hutchies Foreman: Bill Henley; Architect Firm: Joanne Gill; Structural Engineering Firm: David Shaw.
Retail Warehouse The new 5500m tilt-panel warehouse is to house Capt’n Snooze, Harvey Norman and Beacon Lighting. Having built BBC Hardware House in 1998, Solly’s Warehouse 2000, this is the third project we have built with owner Alan Cunliffe of Hurstmast Pty Ltd on this particular site. Due for completion September 2001. Hutchies Project Manager: Paul Hart; Hutchies Administrator: Alex Seydel; Hutchies Foreman: Bill Henley; Architect Firm: Hamilton, Hayes, Henderson; Structural / Civil / Hydraulic Engineering Firm: Larkin Teys; Electrical / Mechanical Firm: James Design.
No fossil in this museum TEAM Leader, Len White, proved he still had the right stuff when he arrived in Richmond to supervise the construction of the Richmond Marine Fossil Museum, and found he was a bricklayer short. Although a brickie by trade, Len hadn’t laid a brick in 20
years, but he was not deterred. To prevent any delays, he set to with a trowel and had the job done in no time,
impressing all those who thought he might have been a bit past it – proving there’s no fossil in this museum ... yet.
Federation fever celebrations
Palm Beach Valued at $600,000. 7-11 Service Station and McDonalds Restaurant. Hutchies Project Manager: Ray Balladone; Hutchies Administrator: Harry White; Hutchies Foreman: Jamie Silvester; Architect Firm: Cottee Parker; Structural Engineering Firm: J H Ward Engineers; Civil Engineering Firm: Thomson Kane; Electrical Firm: DMA Consulting.
Raving shaving success KAREN White, (alias “The Duck”) shaved her head for Leukaemia in Hutchies’ Brisbane office recently. Sara Fox did the honours and Karen (right) received great support from staff – raising $800 in just over a week. Karen thanks A & A Painters, Vince Corry, Craig’s Engineering, RW Joiners Toowoomba, Scott Hutchinson and the Showman’s Guild Club at Yatala. • Continuing a proud tradition of supporting charities, Hutchinson Builders sponsored Tim Dunn, of Corporate Administration Agency, to shave his head for the Leukemia Foundation’s recent fundraising day. Pictured above with Tim (centre) after the event are (from left) Michael Ackerie, Kevin Back, Brian McGrath and Gordon Tallis.
Members of the Toowoomba office celebrating Centenary of Federation ... or was that an early Christmas? THE Toowoomba office recently celebrated completion of the $2.5m refurbishment of the heritage-listed Sir Henry Parkes Memorial School of Arts building in Tenterfield, New South Wales, which has featured in Australia’s Centenary of Federation celebrations during 2001. It was from this building that Sir Henry Parkes, the Father of Federation, delivered his now
famous speech which resulted in the Federation of Australia. Sir Henry Parkes and the Tenterfield School of Arts also have been immortalised on the new Australian five dollar note. The Toowoomba office is grateful to the Federal Government for the national awareness campaign, but regrets Treasury left the Hutchies’ sign off the banknotes.
BEACH BREAK
MEMBERS attending Hutchies’ recent Business Planning Weekend at Coolangatta took a break and joined John Berlese’s Casuarina Beach site team for lunch and a tour of the recently completed $40m civil project. Casuarina is a new beachside community near Kingscliff which will produce more than 600 homes, apartments and villas by 2008. Shown on a walking tour of the resort are (from left) Paul Adams, Bob Watson, John Berlese, Robert Weymouth, Ray Balladone, Paul Hart and Keith Boucaut.
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A super time for Travelling Undies TERRY Bedford, from Bank of Queensland, (typical banker) took a clever approach to competing in Hutchies’ Travelling Undies, while kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland. Terry wore his undies Superman style – on the outside of his pants – winning a prize without compromising the good name of Bank of Queensland, which has been looking after Hutchies’ finances for about 40 years. Meanwhile, Jack Kinnamon (typical builder) is ready to drop his dacks anytime and thought the romantic canals of Venice would be a super place to do the job – much to the concern of his gondolier! Both are super prize winning performances.
Monkeying around on Moreton Island ... and in Sydney! DESPITE the State of Origin, a big team turned out for Hutchies’
15th
Moreton
Island Fishing Trip. As usual, there was plenty of fun, hundreds of empty bottles and several late nights ... but no fish. Bush poets wrote several
ballads
to
celebrate the occasion – The Men from Moreton and Ode to Moreton – neither of
• Hutchies’ staff and friends who celebrated the Moreton Island Fishing Trip’s 15th birthday.
which is suitable to be published here! With the boys away,
•
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Social Club members Karen White and Melissa Henderson, monkeying around in Sydney.
the girls will play, and they went all the way to Sydney to do it.
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Final farewell for The Old Fox
Jack Hutchison (above, on right) joins other rowing Old Boys and friends in a drink to wet the headstone of David Magoffin (pictured right), who had lain in an unmarked pauper’s grave for almost 30 years. A GROUP of rowing Old Boys recently got together to give something back to a man who had given them so much. The group, including Jack Hutchinson, raised money for a headstone for rowing coach, David Magoffin, who had lain in an unmarked pauper’s grave in the Blue Mountains, NSW, since 1973. Magoffin was known as The Old Fox, which reflected the new style of rowing he introduced to Queensland during the Magoffin era (1944-71) and the skill with which he trained his crews. Magoffin gave 29 years to young rowers at BBC and he also gave them 15 Head of
REGATTA THANKS Hutchies thanks all generous sponsors in the Head of the Brisbane Castaway Regatta. the River wins and countless wins and places in senior and junior races. Jack said, through rowing, Magoffin taught young men “citizenship, sportsmanship, teamwork and diligence” – all of which would benefit them throughout life. As well as rowing, Magoffin excelled in
boxing, horse riding, fishing and shooting. The headstone which now marks his grave says it all: David O. Magoffin 20.11.1904 – 12.6.1973 “The Old Fox” A gifted and loved rowing coach This memorial was erected in 2001 by those who remember, from... Brisbane Boys College Mosman Rowing Club Toowong Rowing Club
What a difference a daze makes! HUTCHIES’ Wayne Cullen was on his best behaviour when State Cabinet Minister and Labor Party strongman, Terry Mackenroth, dropped in on the official opening of the Aspley Leagues Club refurbishment which was done by Hutchies. With formalities out of the way, Wayne shifted up a gear later in the evening to dance the night away with Sharon Vitale.
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Leader of the pack
• Jack Hutchison, leader of the Rat’s Motorcycle Club, is shown with the club mascot on a ride to the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
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Can you pick the famous footy heroes? Hutchies’ newly appointed Managing Director, Greg Quinn, with team mates in the 1979 Queensland Rugby League team. Greg is second from right in the front row. How many other famous football heroes can you identify?
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
DECEMBER 2001
New Managing Director a big change in company tradition HUTCHIES has broken a 90 year company tradition by appointing building industry identity, Greg Quinn, as its new Managing Director. It is the first time, since the company’s inception in 1912, that a non-family member has held this position. Mr Quinn joined Hutchies in October, after 17 years with the Queensland Master Builders Association, including six of those as Executive Director.
As part of a company restructure, former Managing Director, Scott Hutchinson, has taken over from father, Jack, as Executive Chairman. Jack remains on as a Company Director. Mr Quinn said he was honoured to be the first non-family member to be appointed as Managing Director and enjoyed being involved with the respected family owned company with an annual turnover bordering on $200 million.
Career prospects ... Hutchies is on the lookout
Following his appointment as Managing Director, Greg Quinn was guest of honour at a “Welcome to Hutchies” party and embarked on a get-to-know-you programme throughout the company’s organisation.
Christmas & New Year wishes Hutchies’ company members wish our friends and their families a happy & safe Christmas – and a bright and prosperous New Year.
THERE are few in the building and construction industry who provide greater opportunities for young Queenslanders than Hutchies. Of our current 153 strong directly employed workforce, a significant proportion have joined the company as apprentices, cadets, trainees or contractors in the previous 10 years and have advanced through the ranks to senior positions. All of Hutchies’ apprentices are provided the opportunity to, not only receive superior technical training, but to receive a grounding in general building and management training. Systematically and periodically, each apprentice spends between three and nine months in our offices and are exposed to the day-today professional operations of a major construction company. The results of this process are clearly outstanding. Hutchies’ people receive a broad range of training in all facets of the industry and are encouraged and financially supported through their career development process. While Hutchies benefits enorm-
Norm Norman (right) with one of Hutchies’ twenty apprentices, Michael White. ously as a business from this practice, so too does the building and construction industry and the community generally. The key for Hutchies is to retain the services of the people we train and develop and recoup the significant investment we make in this sphere of our operations. Hutchies’ success in this regard is reflected in the tenure of our employees. Hutchies is ready for another intake of apprentices and cadets. Additionally, we are currently beefing up our estimating and cost planning areas and we are looking for quality people to join a quality company.
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CBD skyline changes in record time HUTCHIES can take credit for the rapidly changing skyline of Brisbane’s Central Business District, setting industry standards for its speed in pouring floors at the 20-level, premium office tower, at 175 Eagle Street. Hutchies poured a new floor every six days. Scott Hutchinson said use of large table formwork and a post tension deck achieved the rapid construction of the building. “A six day turnaround is a real feat for high-lift floors. The boys are unstoppable – rain, hail or shine,” he said. The project, due for completion in May, 2002, is Hutchies’ first foray into major CBD premium office development and is the first premium building project in Brisbane in over a decade. Also billed as Australia’s first “thinking” building, 175 Eagle Street will provide tenants with access to a state-ofthe-art office monitoring system, which controls the building facilities with integrated internet and intranet technology to maximise employee performance and cost efficiencies. The system includes online: • Fix it/clean it requests to the building manager. • Booking services such as VIP car parking, conference rooms, and after hours air conditioning. • Document management • Access to external providers – florists, newsagents, gyms, cafes and dry cleaners. • Air conditioning and temperature control. • Light and power consumption. • Lease tracking system and rental statements.
Chairman
Weymouth joins QMBA 175 Eagle Street – Australia’s first thinking building – on which Hutchies set a new building record. The $100 million building is the first joint venture between Consolidated Properties and Urban Properties.
involving a lengthy approval, design and building process. The Red Room, with its funky design featuring red leather, steel, wood and stone, is part of a $3.5 million renovation which will cater for lunch and dinner crowds during the week and open until late on weekends.
RIGHT: Mike Tickner receives an award presented to him by the University of Queensland for his outstanding performance in building the Red Room. Pictured with Mike are Robin McDougal, Project Coordinator, and Barbara Newland, Financial Controller.
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THE question I’m answering constantly Scott Hutchinson at present is “How is Hutchies handling all the work?” The simple answer is... “We don’t have that much”. What we do have is a small number of very high profile sites, which give the impression that we are overly busy. The reality is we are comfortable with our present workload, but we need more work in our middle and small works sections. Our company members, who work on the smaller projects, are asking me to stop putting up signs on our prominent sites because our clients believe we are overloaded. That won’t be happening. However, all at Hutchies have agreed that we must be communicating directly and indirectly that Hutchies needs more work, especially small work. I’d like to wish our clients, subbies and company members, a happy and safe Christmas. — Scott Hutchinson
Cheers ... and award from University of Queensland UNIVERSITY of Queensland students recently raised their glasses to Hutchies on completion of the new St Lucia campus bar, known as the Red Room. It has been a long time between drinks on campus since closure of a small sports recreational bar in the mid 1990s, with the five year wait
FROM THE CHAIRMAN
HUTCHIES’ Townsville Manager, Robert Weymouth (pictured right) recently joined the Queensland Master Builders Association’s Townsville Management Committee.
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Move to housing expands work base HUTCHIES has gone into house building for the first time, with a range of house/land packages at the new Casuarina Beach estate south of Kingscliff in New South Wales. The move into housing at Casuarina Beach follows the company’s completion of a $38 million civil works contract involving all the infrastructure and public construction work on the project. Casuarina Beach is a $650 million, 183 hectare master planned community by Consolidated Properties. The Casuarina Collection, which consists of five architecturally designed beach houses, will be high quality, mid-priced house/land
packages, which will be built by a newly created division of Hutchies. Scott Hutchinson said he had long seen the potential for the company to diversify into the home building market and Casuarina was the perfect opportunity to do so. “Housing expands the base of our traditional work,” Scott explained. He said the House Building Division would trade under the Hutchinson Builders’ name and not be a separate entity. The house/land packages will be priced from $415,000 to $499,000 with designs by Cottee Parker Architects; Frank Stewart Architect; Bud Brannigan Architect; Greg Tollis Homes; and Planit Architecture.
Mary-Jeanne Hutchinson with the first house to be built at Casuarina Beach.
● To help launch Casuarina Beach, the inaugural Casuarina Ocean Festival was held during September with a surf competition which raised $30,000 for charity along with entertainment by Grace Knight, Rough Red, the Swing Kittens and Alice in Wonderland as well as street theatre, market stalls and food and wine outlets.
Tinnie like gold for charity
Crane driver, Ian Murphy, took time out to show hearing impaired child, Mackenzie Bell, and mother, Alex, how his crane works.
Gongs for NQ Div HUTCHIES’ North Queensland Division recently won two Queensland Master Builders Association awards for projects in the Cairns Region. Hutchies’ awards were for Officeworks Cairns (Re tail Facilities $1-10 million) and Cape Tribulation Beach House (Tourism & Hospitality $1-10 million). Shown collecting the awards on Hutchies’ behalf is Cairns Project Manager, Richard Field.
THE Hear and Say Charity for the hearing impaired received an unexpected bonus during Hutchies’ construction of 175 Eagle Street when a cheque for $4500 was handed over to help their fundraising efforts. Impressed by the work of the Hear and Say organisation, Hutchies donated a tinnie with an outboard motor, which was then raffled. Site workers on Hutchies’ 175 Eagle Street project joined invited guests for a sausage sizzle to witness the prize draw.
Market day at AIB
ON behalf of Hutchies, John Mason receives the AIB National Award for West End Markets project at the Australian Institute of Building Awards at the Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne. John and AIB President, Peter Fardoulis, have every reason to be pleased with the result, but they also have another reason to smile ... see story on Page 4.
Kenneth Hutchinson is shown in the mosh pit chatting up entertainer, Grace Knight.
Inside job for police SNATCHING kittens isn’t cat burglary, so why call the police? Hutchies’ Toowoomba crew had no choice recently when they found a family of kittens in a wall they were about to demolish. Bill Henley, foreman on the $8 million Toowoomba Police Station project, reported that a family of feral cats had brought the job to a standstill. Having made their home in a wall to be demolished, the feral cats were preventing excavators from doing their job. Police were called, and television crews arrived. Very wary of feral cats, Bill was able to scare the mother away and box the three kittens, which are now in the loving care of Toowoomba receptionist, Cheryl Stark. After the excitement died down Hutchies were able to get back on the job ... but Bill is still on the lookout for a feral cat seeking revenge.
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John sails away with the prize JOHN Mason raised a few chuckles (and some eyebrows) when he received Hutchies National Award from the Australian Institute of Building in his Hutchies’ Undies at the AIB annual dinner in Melbourne. He combined this performance with an appearance at the World Laser Masters Sailing Championship in Cork, Ireland, to be the current winner of the Hutchies’ Travelling Undies competition. Remember, to be a winner, send in a photo of you or a friend (or both) in Hutchies’ Undies. The more unusual ... the more likely to win!
Women with Crystal Vision THE Queensland Chapter of the National Association of Women in Construction recently hosted their Crystal Vision Awards 2001 to recognise the achievements of women in the industry and to encourage women to advance and succeed in construction. The winners were: Achievement in Con-
struction: Sarkwin James and Katie McGlade, Brisbane City Works. Contribution by a Tradesperson: Tamara Trask, Electro Group Training. Innovation in Supply: Merit, Ruth Greening, Procurement Manager, Q Build, Brisbane City Region; Winner, Karen Lyon-Reid and Delwyn Jones, Government Office Accommodation Unit, Building Division, Department of Public Works. Achievement in Development: Kerry Petersen, Project Manager, Department of Public Works. Achievement in Design: Melissa Buirchell, Woods Bagot. Vision Award: Merit, Linda Apelt, Director General, Department of Housing; Winner, Department of Works, Senior Women’s Group.
• Scott Hutchinson presents the Achievement in Development award to Kerry Petersen, from the Department of Public Works. Hutchies’ Len White and Lionel Mitchell toast the success of the Desert Sands Camel Racing Carnival with Boulia Mayor, Ron McGlinchey.
Camel economy boost to Boulia HUTCHIES has continued a relationship with the outback town of Boulia as a sponsor of the annual Desert Sands Camel Racing Carnival. Hutchies built the Min Min Encounter tourist attraction at Boulia and has continued to help the community through its support of the camel races. Boulia Mayor, Ron McGlinchey, said the camel races were a great boost to the local economy and the whole shire had been able to benefit from the 3000 race followers who descended on Boulia each year.
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Camel trekker, Anne Barley, teaches her camel to read.
HUTCHIES’
Builders get to work on The Panel
Hutchies’ Derek Wrede and John Trevethan worked on Channel 10’s set for The Panel when the show came to Brisbane for the Goodwill Games. As well as getting the set ready, the Hutchie boys were on standby during the filming in case of any urgent repairs. Derek (rear, fourth from left) and John (front, right) are shown with The Panel cast and crew during a break in shooting.
Customers line up for RSL
TOWNSVILLE RSL Club Manager, Hayden Cunningham, gives the finger to indicate he is the first person to use the recently completed car park at the Townsville RSL. This $800,000 car park project is in addition to the $6 million plus work
that Hutchies has completed for the Club over recent years. Hutchies is proud to be
Flash of brilliance BIG Brother contestant, Flash Gordon, became an overnight sensation ... thanks to the television show exposure, much to the delight of his cousin, Hutchies’ company member, Dave Smythe. Dave discovered that one of the benefits of being a television celebrity is never having to buy your own drinks, and that goes for whoever hangs around with the stars. Flash sent a message to Hutchies – “keep erecting strong and tall.” Flash and Dave are shown enjoying a night on the town.
the Townsville RSL’s selected builder and wishes them well with the planned extensions.
Bridge over untroubled water
Happy birthday, Mr Chairman
GIVEN the airplay Brisbane’s latest bridge has received in recent times, Hutchies’ Toowoomba office was keen to open its recently constructed bridge with a great deal of fanfare and ceremony. Peter Barnett, Site Manager, and Paul Hart, Toowoomba Manager, (right) stood together to announce the success of this
bridge as part of the landscaping of Hutchies’ Toowoomba TAFE campus project. They breathlessly announced the bridge came in on time and under budget. They claim this to be the first bridge built by Hutchies since the McLean Bridge over the Logan River in the 1930s.
A COMPANY meeting held on Scott Hutchinson’s birthday was interrupted recently by an attractive young woman who said she had a present for the Chairman. She did ... but we can’t show you anymore. All we can say is that he didn’t send it back ... and he was kind enough to share with his friends! Scott is still trying to find out who sent the present. Maybe he wants another one just like it next year?
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Pillow Talk Value $2.9M New distribution warehouse and office at the corner of Sudbury and Northcolt Streets, Darra. Warehouse space exceeds 6000m2 with additional two storeys of office space. Parking facilities for 67 cars are included. Len White Dave Smythe Don Lindo Mike Crossin Buchan Group Bruce Lemcke Engineering Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Concept Engineering Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Superintendent: . . . . . . . . . . . . Blades Project Services – Vince Corry Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Coffee Club, Springwood Value $280K Design and Construct extension and refurbishment of a retail building at Springwood. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Barry Butterworth Richard Ohlrich Louis Levinson Bernie Read Malcolm Challen KP Architects John Batterham
St John’s College Value $280K This project is refurbishment of the College kitchen facilities Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Richard Ohlrich Jeff Lacoste Bernie Read Barry Butterworth
West End Bank Value $550K Extension and refurbishment of existing bank premises at West End, includes splitting the building to incorporate a second bank in the building. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Barry Butterworth Richard Ohlrich Paul Periera Bernie Read Malcolm Challen Harry Poulos Architects John Batterham
Bowen Village Life Value $2.15M This 46-unit retirement complex includes central facilities building and manager’s unit. The complex is situated in the heart of Bowen and overlooks the Bay. Construction is single level masonry block. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
David Christoffersen David Christoffersen Ron Colefax David Christoffersen Robert Weymouth Bruce Gow Bruce Lemcke Concept Engineering Rider Hunt Ashburner Francis
Volvo / Mack Integration
New Warehouse & Factory Extensions Value $4M Construction of a new 5000m2 warehouse with post tension slabs includes 2000m2 factory extensions and modifications and 9000m2 hardstand for truck storage.
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Bridgeport Apartments, Kangaroo Point Value $14.75M
JOBS UPDATE
This 11-storey tower comprises 86 units, inclusive of a full sized tennis court a pool and off-street parking.
with
Barry Butterworth Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stencraft Pty Ltd Jimmy King Pat Edwards John Berlese Tim Ferguson John Smith Dave Darby Paul David Cameron Chislom & Nicol (QLD) Pty Ltd Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Sinclair Knight Merz Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Napier & Blakeley Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitchtech Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Labourer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Delegate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Russell Fryer Mal Ashford Gutteridge Haskins Davey
Citygate Value $14.2M
Volvo – VO4 Value $1.5M
Shopping complex. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ray Balladone Harry White Mike Crossin Woods Bagot Pty Ltd Robert Bird & Partners Robert Bird & Partners Lincolne Scott
Administration and office extention and refurbishment.
Casuarina Collection A number of beach houses at Casuarina beach designed by five architects for sale in conjunction with PRD and Casuarina Beach as house and land packages. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . John Berlese / Steve Marais Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Robert Archibald Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Ray Viksne Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Various Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Aspect North and Salmon McKeague Partnership
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refurbishment of 48 staff units and six contractors’ units includes installation of airconditioning to all 54 units. Due to the high guest numbers on the resort, the project has been staged with access to one block of 12 units every two weeks. Barry Butterworth Richard Field Noel O’Brien Paul DeJong Barry Butterworth Babinda Electricals
RSL Headquarters Value $343,000 Office fit-out and new disabled access to the new RSL State Headquarters.
P&O Australian Resorts, Dunk Island Value $600K
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Barry Butterworth Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Howdy McLeod Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Alan Matthews / Terry Turner Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Glen Evans Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . GHD Structural Engineering Firm: . . . GHD Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . GHD Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . GHD Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . GHD
Neil McLeod Neil McLeod Mike Frank’s Barry Butterworth Keith Boucaut Project Leaders
Toowoomba TAFE New training and horticultural facilities including state of the art nursery and green house facilities. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Craig Simpson Peter Barnett. Paul Hart Project Services Project Services Project Services Project Services Project Services
Mt Gravatt Retail Centre Value $1.6M Eight retail showroom tenancies including timber mezzanine floors. Total area of construction is equal to 900m2 with tilt panel construction and large glazing areas to frontage. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Searle Balladone Joshua Sim Paul David Cottee Parker Whybird & Partners Whybird & Partners Altrad Electrical
Toowoomba Police Station Value $8.2M New regional police facilities including watchouse and administration. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Alex Seydel Bill Henley Concept Paul Hart Project Services Project Services Project Services Project Services Project Services
Narangba Valley Shopping Centre Value $4.3M. This 2000m2 Woolworths shopping centre and 10 specialty shops comprises panel construction with large carpark area (approx 200 bays). Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Design Team: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Searle Balladone Joshua Sim Matt Hutton Paul David Cottee Parker Whybird & Partners Whybird & Partners John Goss Projects Q Electrical
Palm Beach Value $600K 7-11 Service Station and McDonalds Restaurant. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ray Balladone Harry White Jamie Silvester Cottee Parker J H Ward Engineers Thomson Kane DMA Consulting
Construction of The Lahania Villas commenced at Clifton Beach, Cairns, in July with Hutchies tendering $6 million to build the 24 three bedroom townhouses for owners, Daikyo.The project is three weeks ahead of schedule and due for completion in March 2002. Project Architect is Bentley Herick and Project Engineer is CMG. Hutchies’ team leaders, Paul DeJong, Site Manager, and Richard Field, Project Manager, are shown on site.
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Spectacular night out HUTCHIES continues to sponsor the Ken Heywood Boxing Group whose members competed in the recent Queensland Pro boxing titles at the Greek Club and Convention Centre. Hutchies took some associates and clients along for a night out and discovered that boxing can be a great spectator sport – particularly between the bouts!
HUTCHIES’ North Queensland company members took part in the local Townsville Corporate Touch Football competition and have made a name for themselves for consistency. The competition, run over 17 weeks, resulted in 16 straight losses for Hutchies. The only thing to blemish their record of 17 losses was one draw. The team (pictured) may need to use the off season to find a new coach and adjust its dietary supplements.
Sign of the times
FOLLOWING Scott Hutchinson’s insistence that Hutchies’ projects must have prominent signage, the team working on Bridgeport Apartments, Kangaroo Point, set out to please the boss. But they might have overdone it a bit, as they had quite a wait before the building was big enough to take the sign!
Living it up with the Social Club • Hutchies’ Social Club has been busy entertaining members and having a good time.
Consistent ‘non-winning’ streak in touch football
Wild, wild west in Winton
LEFT: The Dunny Race team.
• Pam Powell entertains all with her characterisation of Managing Director, Greg Quinn.
• Louis Levinson shows how to line dance at the “Woolshed”.
• HUTCHIES once again excelled at the Winton Festival with a large crowd turning out to help the town celebrate. The best of the best were chosen to take part in the Dunny Race and the rest amused themselves as best they could.
ABOVE: Line dancing in Winton’s main street. • Members dip for ducks at the Showmans Guild Club, Yatala.
LEFT: Hutchies move on to the next watering hole.
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Flames set State on fire TOWNSVILLE Flames have set Queensland on fire by winning the State Basketball Championship for 2001. The Under 14 team had a spectacular season and have sent their appreciation to sponsors, Hutchies.
Veteran riflemen on target HUTCHIES’ Malcolm Challen (left) was a happy man when he was selected for the 2001 State Queensland Veterans’ Rifle Team to compete for the Australian Championships in Perth. As well as being a team member, Malcolm was Senior Coach and President of the Australian Veterans.
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CHAPTER TEN (10)
THE FINEST HOUR The Tenth Decade (2002 – 2011) WHEN Greg Quinn arrived at Seventeen Mile Rocks as Hutchies’ newly appointed managing director, he had three business plans tucked under his arm. Those blueprints were from three top, publicly listed, national construction companies and he fully intended to combine the best of each and tip Hutchies upside down to establish a business model similar to others in the marketplace. Greg explained that his brief then was broad. “Jack wanted me to secure more government work and Scott’s role for me was to integrate into the organisation and do whatever I thought appropriate to roll with the clients, follow them wherever they wanted to go and do a good job for them,” he said. “However, when I arrived and got my feet under what used to be Jack Hutchinson’s old desk at Seventeen Mile Rocks, I worked out from the first day that to tip the place upside down and corporatise it, like most of the other major builders, was just the wrong thing to do for Hutchies.” •••
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UTCHIES’ new MD observed that the flat management structure which Scott had set up several years earlier at Hutchies was unique – as systems, procedures and responsibility were pushed out into the individual teams. Greg soon realised that Hutchies’ culture, its people and the responsibilities that were placed on them were all very different from anything he had ever experienced. “The culture at Hutchies was the embodiment of Jack and Scott’s personalities,” Greg explained. “Jack’s charisma and hold on the place goes back to the 1960s when the basis for business was honesty, integrity, fair play, look after your mates and do a deal on a handshake. Then along came Scott with formal education and qualifications, youthful enthusiasm and a sense of fun. They worked well together.”
Greg attributed the Hutchies of the 21st century to the legacy of Jack ... enhanced by Scott in his time. Hutchies’ greatest challenge, Greg believed, was to maintain that small family business approach – honed over almost a century – despite the fact it had evolved into such a large, modern organisation. Greg also discovered early on that the unique relationship which developed between chairman and managing director could be a strength for the company. “There has always been a big difference in our styles,” he said. “Mine is a non-adversarial approach to almost everything, as opposed to Scott’s ‘cut straight to it, regardless of the consequences’ approach. Neither is totally correct, but we complement each other well and together we achieve a good balance.”
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Early in 2002, Hutchies celebrated its 90th
Fortunately, numerous other projects on the go
anniversary at the Ernest Baynes Stand at Brisbane’s
went well and the company posted modest profits of
RNA Showgrounds which Hutchies had built some 80 years earlier in 1922.
$950,000 and $2.1 million for those respective years. While not good results on a $300 million turnover,
The celebrations had an ‘Ekka’ theme and
Hutchies had worked hard and managed to stay in
hundreds of guests enjoyed the night. Labor Premier, Peter Beattie, officiated and Jack, Scott and Greg all delivered speeches. It was Greg’s first major public appearance as managing director and everyone agreed the new structure made a great team. Later that year, the fun came to an abrupt halt, when Hutchies entered into another critical financial downturn phase. Over a period of three or four weeks in December, it seemed every second telephone call Greg took was about how contracts were running over budget. By 2002, Hutchies was lending large amounts of capital to developers to secure building contracts,
the black. Internal changes were made within Hutchies’ structure to ensure, in the future, no new people would get positions of influence and responsibility until they were tried and tested and every team, including those right throughout Brisbane, had their own cost planners and estimators. After the dramas of 2002 and 2003, Hutchies advanced cautiously and this approach would pay off for the company. With the building industry battling rising prices and harbouring concerns over the possible industrial relations fall-out of the new Work Choices legislation being developed by the Howard Government,
so it was decided the organisation needed a team member with banking and financial institution experience and knowledge to oversee the lending. Kellie Williams started in February 2003, just as
many major companies, which traditionally had tower cranes on the skyline, were now reeling and reconsidering their positions. Hutchies had concentrated on finishing its bad
the serious trouble was starting to bite hard. She later would become a valuable member of Hutchies’ board of directors. With Kellie’s input, the company now had the ability to scrutinise a client’s finances to see if they really had the ability to pay. Hutchies no longer needed to take a client’s word about payment and it was able to speak to banks and financiers in their own language. Within the industry, financiers had already started to play a bigger role in project construction, to the point where they would appoint the builders. This gave Hutchies the opportunity to form alliances with these major financiers – a move which would prove to be a game changer for the future. Hutchies had been through a period where it had built about 200 projects, yet dropped $14 million.
jobs and fixing its internal problems, while larger builders were left struggling. By July 2006, Hutchies was busy with 92 projects on the go, valued at $672 million, and its workforce had increased to 450 which included 42 apprentices. Hutchies saw opportunities on the horizon and made a conscious decision to establish itself firmly in the big end of town, without neglecting the small end. Almost overnight, Hutchies established itself in the city and secured several major projects – the largest at the time being ‘M on Mary’, a $101 million residential building. Hutchies took advantage of opportunities and was successful in making the transition. It was during that time, Hutchies decided to increase its core of internal tradespeople.
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This strategy was expanded to include internal
The flagship project got going in 2005 with work
linings, aluminium fabrication, scaffolding, cranes
starting on site in July 2006.
and pre-cast panels. Hutchies was careful never to allow any single
On April 24, 2007, Queensland’s then new Governor, Quentin Bryce, joined Hutchies
sub-trade to grow so large as to take on 100 per cent
and hundreds of special guests to celebrate the
of the company’s work. In 2001, Hutchies had about 15 apprentices, before it was decided to set up the company’s own apprenticeship scheme. A dedicated in-house training operation was established in May 2007, with the view to increasing Hutchies’ apprentice numbers from what was then little more than 40 to 350. All training would be inhouse so apprentices could learn the ‘Hutchies’ way’ and progress quickly. Hutchies confesses to being supportive of nepotism, because it nurtures a big family culture and almost all of the recruits turn out to be good people. The building industry meltdown not only paved
company’s 95th anniversary, as well as to officiate at the opening of the impressive new office and yard complex in Milton Road, Toowong. When designing Hutchies’ new headquarters, architect Peter Smith, of Lambert and Smith, paid particular attention to the environmental aspects of the building. Its spacious roof area and underground storage tanks made it capable of harvesting large amounts of rainwater, which attracted a major ground floor tenant, Hoppy’s Carwash, operating on recycled water. During 2007, Hutchies bought 25 cranes and hoists, as well as 2,600 tonnes of scaffolding, and established a cranage yard at Yatala, between
the way for Hutchies to take on major high-rise CBD projects in Brisbane, but it also opened the door to the lucrative Sydney market. An established Sydney office became part of a
Brisbane and the Gold Coast. In the same year, the first of a range of environmentally aware projects requiring Green Star or energy ratings appeared on Hutchies’ radar screen.
network that, by then, included Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Tweed Heads. For Scott Hutchinson, the centrepiece of that network was to be a new company head office and storage yard – similar to those the company had maintained at South Brisbane, Paddington and Seventeen Mile Rocks. He had started to think about a new office and yard in 2001 when it was obvious the company was rapidly outgrowing Staple Street at Seventeen Mile Rocks. In 2002, the opportunity to buy land in Toowong for about $3.5 million came up and, although it was thought to be expensive at the time, its value increased fourfold in just a few years. Building was due to start in 2003, but had to be put on hold because of the financial meltdown.
Environmental requirements were relatively new to the construction industry but, because clients wanted their buildings to achieve certain environmental ratings, Hutchies chose to deliver. A dedicated team of Hutchies’ people – known as the ‘green team’ – was initiated to work with each of the various construction teams on any projects which had Green Star or energy rating requirements. Admirably, by the end of the decade, Hutchies had cemented its place as a champion of green building in Australia with one of its projects, Santos House (Northbridge), being awarded a six-star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). At that time, the six-star rating was the highest achievable and Hutchies was acknowledged as an industry leader in sustainable design and construction.
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By 2007, Hutchies’ people were working on
decision by the board to do whatever necessary to
almost 100 projects spread throughout Far North Queensland, the Outback, Great Barrier Reef,
keep its own workforce fully employed. The last of the new cranes had arrived during
Darling Downs, South East Queensland, northern
2008 and the new crane and hoist facility was fully
New South Wales and Sydney.
operational at Yatala.
Its reach had also extended to tourist accommodation projects in the Niseko snowfields on the island of Hokkaido in Japan. Moving into 2008, Hutchies had two new offices busy on the Sunshine Coast – Noosa and Mooloolaba – and a new office in Melbourne. Its reputation and financial strength was at an all time high – a situation extremely attractive to financiers and developers. The company had such a strong balance sheet that financiers often insisted their developer clients obtain prices from Hutchies, because they liked its financial strength and they knew Hutchies would be there at the end of the job.
A quality and defects system was in train and showing positive results in the field and the construction of new offices in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Tweed Coast, Melbourne and Sydney over the past two years had had a significant positive impact on business. Hutchies’ company team structure now resembled 23 autonomous builders, all vigorously taking on the responsibilities and obligations of operating their own businesses, as opposed to one big builder operating under a centralised, hierarchical, topdown structure, like the majority of other large businesses in the industry.
Despite the large increase in work volume over the five to six years after the 2002/2003 meltdown, Hutchies always worked within its means and resisted taking on work it could not handle – a
However, by 2009, Hutchies, like everyone else, experienced the full impact of the GFC and, through lack of funding, many clients’ proposed projects failed to get off the ground and private building work
defining moment in its history. Learning to say “no” was an important lesson in life. In 2008, the signs of what would become known as the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) emerged with the near collapse of the world’s financial system. Australia’s then Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, described the GFC as the greatest financial challenge since the Great Depression of 1929. As the world spiralled into recession later that year, Hutchies was in relatively good shape. Despite having 1,000 company mouths to feed, Hutchies – formally recognised as Queensland’s oldest and largest building company – was debt free and asset rich, with an enviable and strong balance sheet. Faced with what promised to be tough times ahead, Hutchies’ survival strategy included a bold
came to an abrupt halt. The year was one of the worst in Hutchies’ history and, although construction continued, the company’s investments, joint ventures and developer loans were savaged by the GFC. Prior to the GFC, developers had supplied Hutchies with a steady stream of exciting and profitable work, leaving little time for government projects. This would all change when it became obvious that investments would fail and that steady stream of private building work could not continue. Within just 12 months, Hutchies’ work mix shifted from 90 per cent private and 10 per cent public, to 65 per cent private and 35 per cent public, and the teams adjusted quickly to deal with the public sector, with its strong focus on administrative procedures.
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The Federal Government’s stimulus strategy to
executive roles with industry organisations, and to
combat the GFC helped immensely, with a large schools package and public housing initiatives
the community. The success of Hutchies’ strategy to diversify
keeping teams busy.
geographically and be active in all segments
The company stuck doggedly to its strategy of
of the market in response to the GFC was due
moving forward and consolidating a workforce for the future. Establishment of various subbie groups, headed up by experienced Hutchies’ site managers, was one aspect of the retention strategy, as well as securing more work by diversification into mining, civil and government sectors. While the world changed dramatically in a year, Hutchies adapted to suit that change, creating a special structure to handle the state and private schools roll-out under the Federal Government’s stimulus package and, at its peak, had 39 schools underway. Hutchies’ landscape for 2010/11 was much
predominantly to the preparedness of its own people to travel and to relocate. Hutchies’ capacity to mobilise large groups of people, as well as accommodate and look after them, was an attribute that impressed many remote regional clients. Despite the GFC, Hutchies’ direct employee and apprentice numbers continued to grow as a result of its regional and remote presence and activities. On the eve of Hutchies’ centenary celebrations, the Sydney team embarked on a project that was the largest in the company’s 100 year history. The $227 million Metro Residences Chatswood project consisted of three residential towers,
different to 2007/08 which had been its biggest and best year. In 2007/08 Hutchies turned over $914 million and posted a $50 million profit.
totalling 553 apartments, located on top of the existing Chatswood Transport Interchange on Sydney’s north shore. In the closing years of its first century, Hutchies
However, by 2010/11, turnover was $870 million with a $30 million profit. Devastating floods in January-February 2011 throughout central and southern Queensland disrupted lives and Hutchies’ building schedules. Projects were delayed and finances were stretched trying to finish jobs to previously agreed completion dates. As well, many resource projects in the regions were put on hold because the mines were flooded. Despite the gloom of the storm clouds, a bright spot appeared with the 2011 Australia Day honours list announced by the Governor-General, Quentin Bryce. John (Jack) Collins Hutchinson AM became a Member of the Order of Australia for services to the building and construction sector, through
had made the transition from a builder focused on Queensland, with primary activities aimed at the private developer market, to a truly national builder operating in all segments of the construction industry, with 19 offices spread across the nation. In its 100th year, Hutchies had 1,115 direct employees, including 204 apprentices and cadets, who collectively performed construction work valued at around $1.15 billion. Hutchies had aimed to be a traditional builder operating on a national basis, with a large, directly employed workforce under the banner of a private family business. It had shown to be a formula that could stand the test of time and one which the company wanted to adhere to as it progressed into the future.
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90th anniversary a celebration of company respect – Premier H
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UTCHIES’ 90th anniversary celebration, held recently at Brisbane’s RNA Showgrounds, was a spectacle, in keeping with the tradition of the Exhibition’s main ring events. The venue chosen for the celebration was symbolic of Hutchies’ long service to Queensland – the Ernest Baynes Stand built by Hutchies in 1922. Performances included live beach volleyball led by Olympic gold medallist, Natalie Cook; driving displays by the Urban Properties Precision Driving team in a fleet of Hutchies’ utes; a line-up of trucks from the Commercial Auto Historical Society, representing each decade since 1912 ... and a late night Jack and Scott Hutchinson serve it up to their guests at the 90th Anniversary celebrations. impromptu fashion parade by not only surviving for 90 years, but pros$110 million in value. guests, who found Hutchie g-strings in pering, and being in its best-ever shape at “Our payment record with subbies is their showbags. the end of the stretch?” Greg asked. second to none – another reason why And the crowd was there too – more “Hutchies has seen enormous growth Hutchies is so successful – with subbies than 900 guests, who included Premier in recent years and this year turnover will lining up to work for Hutchies, because Peter Beattie; many State Government be around $250 million – with almost all they know they will be paid ... and Ministers; members of Federal, State and of that work in Queensland,” he said. on time ... with the resulting harmony Local government; Mayoral representa“Hutchies’ bread and butter has always benefitting the entire project. tives; clients; trade unions and, of course, been in the small and medium size projects “Hutchies is prepared to work with our staff and industry friends. up to $10 million in value and that’s friends and use the strength of our balPremier Peter Beattie paid tribute to where our focus will remain,” he said. ance sheet to ensure jobs fly,” Greg said. Hutchies, saying that, during the past 90 “Sure, we have 70 projects on at the Jack thanked his family for contributyears, the company had not only built moment, however, only a handful are in ing to Hutchies’ success. many of Queensland’s outstanding buildthe $15 to $40 million range. Hutchies’ When Jack took over Hutchies, the ings, but also had won the respect of the competitive edge is its ability to operate company was near to collapse and money community. in all parts of the market – both big and was tight and it was during this time that Mr Beattie described father and son small – and we intend to keep it that Jack’s wife, June, earned the nickname team, Jack and Scott, as “good blokes”, way. “Mrs Waste Not Want Not” for her efforts whose personal efforts, as third and fourth “Hutchies has this ability because of its to make ends meet. generation builders, had developed a people. We have 175 directly employed Jack said it was every father’s dream family feeling within the company. staff and we intend expanding this to have a child take over the family This sentiment was echoed by CMFEU workforce.” company and he thanked Scott for coming union representative, Wally Trohear. Greg said Hutchies was financially in as Managing Director and then as Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg strong. Chairman. Quinn, said Hutchies was stronger now “Our PQC rating with government than at any time in its history. • See Pages 5, 6 & 7 for more allows us to take on a building up to “Who’s ever heard of a building business pictures of the gala event.
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ABOVE: Jack Kinnaman is presented the ACCE’s Founders plaque from Eva Morrison, Student Chapter President of ABC and Lee Niles, Head of the UALR Construction Management Department.
ABOVE: Anne Woker, Margie Hendricks and Jack Kinnaman enjoy stories told at the banquet. LEFT: Phillip Joiner, President of the Akansas Chapter of ABC, presents Jack with the National Lifetime Membership Award.
Jack Kinnaman elected to Hall of Fame Among Jack’s affiliations are Associated General Constructors; American Institute of Constructors, in which he served as national president and as the first president of the Arkansas chapter; Associated Builders and Contractors, in which he served as a member of the national board and as president of the Arkansas chapter; American Council for Construction Education; and Central Arkansas Building Contractors, of which he is a past president. We appreciate the contribution made by Jack to Hutchies and congratulate him on his success at Kinco and on his election to the Hall of Fame.
Concrete worker Donna mixes it with the best of them in Lismore... HUTCHIES’ building site for the new Officeworks Superstore in Lismore made history recently when Donna Chambers became front page news in the local newspaper as the only female steel and concrete worker on site. Donna was part of the team from Mitchell’s Concrete, Rockhampton, laying the suspended concrete floors of the Superstore. The Northern Star reported Donna as needing a good sense of humour while she lugged heavy materials, laid steelwork and concrete and jackhammered alongside the otherwise all-male team. “I work twice as hard to prove myself when I first start on a site. Everyone thinks I am mad, but I just like concrete and steel fixing,” Donna explained. Boss, Tim Collard, praised Donna as a good worker who could tough it out with the best of them. Donna’s upside of hanging out with the boys was having a few beers together when the crew finished their 13-hour days. “We have a lot of fun,” she said.
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Donna on site at the Officeworks Lismore job.
Always smile at a (Townsville) Crocodile... Managing Director, Greg Quinn, recently discovered what it means to be a sponsor of the very popular Townsville Crocodiles basketball team. Greg joined Hutchies’ North Queensland crew to celebrate the Croc’s performance. It doesn’t matter if they win or lose, the celebrations go on regardless.
Photo courtesy: Northern Star Newspaper.
THE recently retired president of our USA sister company Kinco Inc, Jack Kinnaman, has been elected to the Arkansas Construction Hall of Fame. Jack founded Kinco Inc in July 1973 and served as its president and CEO for 27 years. At the end of 2000, he sold the company to four long time employees. Doug Wasson, a Kinco veteran of 20 years, who took over as president and CEO said: “We plan to build on the strong reputation that Jack established. He has been a tremendous leader and mentor for many of us in the construction industry.”
ONE of the questions I am asked most freq- Scott Hutchinson uently is “does Jack have much involvement with the company anymore?” This is best answered by using a quote that Hilary Clinton said of Bill – “he’s a hard dog to keep on the porch.” Motorcycles, country music, rowing and, now, boating keep him busy, but we do get him weekly and at Board meetings. The other question I get asked is “where are we taking Hutchies?” The answer is that we simply do what our clients ask for and try hard to remain competitive. What I am most proud of during our growth is that we are still builders with tradespeople – 13 apprentices and 15 cadets – and employing people for life. “Hutchies has 14 people who have been with us for more than 20 years, and 28 people for more than 10 years. We are not just managers who put together a team for each job, we are a community ... and this will never change. We have always tried to do business “as friends and with friends” and it has been wonderful seeing many of the same faces at our 75th, 80th, 85th and 90th anniversary parties. We look forward to seeing those same faces, and many more, at our 95th anniversary in 2007 and for the big Centenary party in 2012. — Scott Hutchinson Chairman
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Some of the Casuarina collection...
Casuarina milestone in home building venture Dr Nick Girdis in front of Newport on Main, Gold Coast.
Dentist fills in a cavity HUTCHIES is helping to fill a hole for dentist turned developer, Dr Nick Girdis, with construction of a 20-level Gold Coast tower for Stencraft Pty Ltd, named as Newport on Main. The building at Main Beach is being undertaken by Stencraft Pty Ltd, the Development Company of longtime Girdis partners, Sir John Pidgeon and Miss Valmai Pidgeon. The tower, which consists of 38 three, two and one bedroom units, has an elliptical shape with views across the Broadwater and the Pacific Ocean. Dr Girdis has had a lifetime passion for the Gold Coast, which started as a young boy holidaying at his uncle’s house at Labrador. Since then his name has been linked with many Gold Coast developments including numerous highrise towers, low and medium level projects, office buildings and boutique shopping centres. As well as a successful developer, Dr Girdis has a long record of community service that includes University, Opera, Greek Community and Enterprise Australia activities.
THE Casuarina Collection – high quality, mid-priced house and land packages at Casuarina Beach, near Kingscliff, northern New South Wales – marks Hutchies’ first foray into the home building market after more than 90 years as one of Queensland’s largest and respected civil and construction companies. As a major milestone, the first Casuarina display home has been completed and the collection will form the basis of the most stylish and prestigious house and land packages ever offered for sale, with prices from $415,000 to $499,000 and available on dry blocks ranging from 532m2 to 710m2. Hutchies has been responsible for all infrastructure and public construction work at Casuarina Beach – a $650 million, 183 hectare master-planned community. The Casuarina Collection completes Consolidated Properties’ two-part design expo at Casuarina Beach, which began with last year’s search for the Quint-
essential Australian Beach House. Consolidated Properties Managing Director, Don O’Rorke, said the Casuarina Collection designs would be matched by the quality of the construction. “Hutchies has been on board at Casuarina Beach since day one of construction and, in the building industry, Hutchies is a company well-regarded for the quality of its work,” said Mr O’Rorke. Scott Hutchinson said that he has long seen the potential for Hutchies to diversify into the home building market and the Casuarina Collection presented the family-owned company with the perfect opportunity to do so. “We have always seen home building as a specialist situation and people have been encouraging us to enter into the market for some time,” He said. “But we see Casuarina Beach and the Casuarina Collection as more than a business opportunity, it’s a chance for us to help maintain the quality of the development we started.”
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Building team help for babies
On hand to deliver the $5,000 cheque (L-R) Pat Edwards BLF, Tiny, Dan, Joe, Scott Hutchinson, Liz Davis from SANDS, Tim Conaty and Gaff.
HUTCHIES, the Bridge Port site crew and the Builders Labourers Federation recently raised $5000 to assist Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support (SANDS). SANDS Coordinator, Liz Davis, said the donation would go towards providing support for parents, families and friends who suffer loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death and other reproductive losses. Liz said approximately 580 babies die from stillbirth and neonatal death and almost 20,000 miscarriages occur in Queensland each year.
Tide of success for Regatta Riverside
WITH $19.5 million of pre-sales recorded at the Regatta Riverside project since late October, developer of the Toowong riverfront project, Leyshon Group, has formally appointed Hutchies to construct the 183 unit residential project over two stages. The contract, worth in excess of $30 million, was awarded to Hutchinsons based on the company’s strong track record in constructing similar high quality residential projects, TV news crews record the opening by Lord Mayor Jim Soorley (centre) of the new Citycat Stop to including the prestigious Manors service the new Regatta Apartments at Toowong. project at the Kingshome apartment complex, Taringa, and Brett’s Wharf. prising a 10-level residential complex, is According to Leyshon Group’s Develexpected to be completed by January opment Manager, Mark Rundle, the 2003, with stage two adding a further 97 dramatic take up of apartments ahead of units, due to commence construction Regatta Riverside’s official sales office mid-2002. opening in March, confirmed the comThe site incorporates landscaped pany’s predictions that the Regatta Pregardens, lawns and relaxation zones cinct would draw strong interest from including swimming pool, gym and barowner occupiers and investors. becue areas. With around $150 million worth of residential development now underway in the immediate vicinity of the historic Regatta Hotel, which also is undergoing THE popularity of Townsville’s newly extensive refurbishment, the Regatta Predeveloped waterfront area, known as The cinct revival is generating renewed interStrand, has increased the demand for est from the Brisbane public. lifesavers and resulted in a new lifesaving Stage one of Regatta Riverside, comclubhouse. And Hutchies has won the job to build the $500,000 Arcadian Junior Surf Life Saving Club at the Rockpool. The two storey building will be in harmony with existing developments and reflect the new vibrancy of The Strand. It will be pivotal in training young lifesavers of the future – particularly youngsters from Palm Island, which has Australia’s only Aboriginal surf club. With 40,000 people visiting The Strand each week, the Townsville City Council set aside land for the clubhouse in response Artist’s impression of Regatta Apartments to the need for more lifesavers. with the famous Regatta Hotel (left).
New lifesavers clubhouse as tourists flood waterfront
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Scott the “Bad Boy” of Brisbane’s boardrooms CHAIRMAN, Scott Hutchinson, could earn the reputation of the bad boy of Brisbane’s boardrooms because of the bracelet he wears, which reads “punk at sixteen”. It’s an unusual story, but hopefully one with a happy ending. Scott will wear the bracelet until October as part of a pact with a young offender who was arrested for vandalising a Hutchies’ building site. Because of his age, the juvenile offender was ordered to a community conference, which brings the victims and offenders together to work out an agreement, which can include formal apology, performance of work for the victim, replacement of property or payment of damage. Builders are hard negotiators and Scott requested the offender complete community service for SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Support) and surrender the bracelet, which had been made for the youth by his girlfriend. Under the agreement, Scott will return the bracelet with a ticket to the Livid Festival in October, provided the youth does not reoffend. In the meantime, Scott gets to wear the bracelet, which declares him the bad boy of Brisbane’s boardrooms.
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Premier vows to beat the ‘kiss of death’
Paul Hart, Jerah Hart and David Shaw choose their drinks.
PREMIER Peter Beattie (right) has shrugged off a curse that has befallen previous VIPs at Hutchies’ anniversary celebrations. Managing Director, Greg Quinn, warned Mr Beattie of the danger before the Premier wished Hutchies “Happy 90th” on behalf of Queensland. Politicians who went into the political wilderness after their Hutchies’ anniversary appearances in the past included Sallyanne Atkinson, Wayne
Goss and Rob Borbidge. Mr Beattie vowed to beat the “kiss of death” and promised to be around for Hutchies’ Centenary celebrations in 2012.
Jack Hutchinson and Olympic gold medallist Natalie Cook.
Alison Norton, Mary-Jeanne Hutchinson, TJ Peabody and Steve Norton.
RIGHT: Scott Hutchinson receiving his surfboard from Premier Peter Beattie.
Michael Mullens, Michael Harrison, Graeme Wickman & Andrew King.
LEFT: Greg Quinn takes centre stage in the Ernest Baynes Stand.
Debbie Gaggin, Wayne Cullen and Di Adams share a joke.
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LEFT: Margie and Jack Kinnaman who made to trip from the USA to be at the Hutchies birthday celebrations with Premier Beattie.
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ABOVE: Terry and Yvonne Bedford, Phil Downes and Rochelle Lawson. LEFT: Paul David, Trevor Giles and George Bellas.
Suzi Lodeer, Anthony Esposito and Scott Hutchinson.
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June Hutchinson, with MPs Robert Schwarten and Terry Mackenroth, and Jack Hutchinson.
RIGHT: Christine Rooney, Greg Quinn and Gary Breakwell.
Richard Field, Dave Smart, Paul De Jong and Steve Dowling.
ABOVE: John, Steve Tyson and Nick Carter.
LEFT: Hassim Alcoshe, Ray Balladone, Liz Pidgeon, Mick Byrne and Matt Hutton.
: Volleyballers devise a “lineout” technique to oint... but Olympian Nicole (right) is too good!
Mary-Jeanne Hu tchinson, Mike G ould and David Norris.
Dave Hanna and Robert Smith.
Ken Green is served one of the famous RNA “Dagwood Dogs”.
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Port Douglas/Mareeba Recently completed Kator House in Port Douglas brings an end to Hutchies’ three year domination of the Port Douglas building market. Foreman and Port resident for Hutchies, Noel McPherson, who also undertook the Franklins Shopping Centre, has been travelling recently to the refurbishment project, Mareeba RSL, which he is running.
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Lahania Villas, Clifton Beach
Aged Care Facility, Waterford
Friday afternoon sausage sizzles for company members and subbies were the highlight on this site. The $6m project consisted of 24 three bedroom townhouses with a 20m lap pool, gazebo, pool court, landscaped gardens all with direct Clifton Beach access. Paul De Jong claims his end of week moral boosters helped to keep the project on schedule. Team includes: Richard Field, project manager; Paul De Jong, supervisor; Rob Weymouth, cost planner; Bentley Herrick, architects; CMG, structural and civil engineers; and MGF, electricals.
Construction is underway of a new aged care facility on a construction management basis. Team includes: Len White, project manager; Wayne Fox, administrator; Syd Britton, foreman; Conan Beale, cost planner; R.H. Frankland & Associates, architects; Western partners, structural engineers; EMF Griffiths, electricals; and Grant Epple of HK Project Management, superintendent.
Dunk Island Refurbishment Refurbishment of the island’s staff quarters began slowly as staff had to vacate the building prior to construction work starting. These days the cycle has sped up considerably as staff are much quicker to vacate the old rooms in favour of the newly refurbished ones.
Craggy Range winery and vineyard, New Zealand Hutchies is managing the $35 million design and construction of Craggy Range Winery in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Building on this site will resemble the French Provincial style with extensive use of limestone cladding, recycled hardwood (from Australia), terracotta clay tiles (imported from the UK), all set around a manmade lake. This site will include office, restaurant, epicurean centre, above and underground cellars with vaulted ceilings, resembling the Roman days, all poured in situ. Also included are two houses – one valued at $700,000 and the other $4.5m.
St Thomas School, Mareeba Worth $620,000, this project involves conversion and refurbishment of two existing classrooms and administration rooms as well as the construction of three classrooms in a new block. Team includes: Richard Field, project manager; Paul York, administrator; Noel McPherson, supervisor; and McElroy Morrison Pierce, architects.
Science Building, James Cook University, Cairns This two-storey building clad in brick and fitted out with complex services for use as a science block as an addition to existing facilities for the James Cook University is estimated at $7.35m. Team includes: Richard Field, project manager; Paul York, administrator; Paul De Jong, supervisor; Robert Weymouth, cost planner; Power Graham and Dempsey, architects; McPherson Maclean Wargon Chapman, structural engineers; Sinclair Knight Merz, civil engineers; Rider Hunt, quantity surveyors; and SPA – Simon Perkins & Associates, electricals.
Lagoon Apartments At close to $3m this 18 unit complex of residential apartments is underway. Team includes: John Berlese, project manager; Tim Ferguson, administrator; Jeff Miller, foreman; Paul David, cost planner; Cameron Chisholm & Nicol, architects; Robert Bird & Partners, structural and civil engineers; Napier & Blakeley, quantity surveyors; and Mitchtech, electricals.
Lahania Villas, Clifton Beach ... Friday afternoon sausage sizzles helped the team keep the project on schedule. Mark Stanley, administrator; Alex Medynski, foreman; Carr Design, architects; and Medland Mitropoulos, electricals.
Ward, structural engineers.
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Three luxury houses and three luxury units on the river at Macquarie Street, Teneriffe, are under construction for total value of $4.4m. Team includes: Gary Breakwell, construction manager; Michael Tomkins, site manager; John Gaggin, cost planner; Fairweather Property, architects; Morgan Consulting, structural engineers; and Medland Mitropoulos, mechanicals/ electricals/hydraulics.
Consisting of 42 standard units and 5 disabled units, construction of this retirement village also includes a community centre, commercial kitchen and on site manager’s residence. Team includes: David Christoffersen, project manager and administrator; Adam O’Mara, foreman; Robert Weymouth, cost planner; Bruce Gow Architects; Bruce Lemcke, structural engineers; Concept Engineering, civil engineers; Rider Hunt, quantity surveyors; and Ashburner Francis, electricals.
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Western Star / Man Trucks
Consisting of 49 standard units and four disabled units, construction of this retirement village also includes a community centre, commercial kitchen and on site manager’s residence. Team includes: David Christoffersen, project manager and administrator; Ron Colefax, foreman; Robert Weymouth, cost planner; Bruce Gow Architects; Bruce Lemcke, structural engineers; Concept Engineering, civil engineers; Rider Hunt, quantity surveyors; and Ashburner Francis, electricals.
Design and construction of a new truck dealership and service centre for Western Star / Man Trucks and Buses is valued at $2.8m. The development will incorporate a retail showroom and parts warehouse with 14,000sqm of concrete hardstand for truck display. Team includes: Barry Butterworth, project manager; Russell Fryer, administrator; Ian Partridge, foreman; Wayne Cullen, cost planner; Lambert & Smith, architects; Bruce Lemcke, structural engineers; and Andrew Farr, civil engineers.
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Taringa Circle Redevelopment Refurbishment of the Taringa Circle building for Cornerstone Properties incorporates three basement levels, two office levels and new roof top plant platform. New awnings and sunshades, combined with four large architectural fins, have been designed to transform the building’s facade. Team includes: Barry Butterworth, project manager; Russell Fryer, administrator; Owen Walsh, foreman; Conan Beale, cost planner; Cameron Chisholm & Nicol, architects; and JH
Commercial Development, Ballina West This new dual tenancy commercial premises, worth $1.2m, includes carparking. Team includes: Len White, project manager and supervisor; David Smythe, administrator; Don Lindo, foreman; Wayne Cullen, cost planner; John Wallbank, architects; Aspect North, structural and civil engineers; and Controlled Power Systems, electricals.
Deacons, Eagle Street, Brisbane
On site at the Craggy Range project are (from left) Steve Smith, winery manager; Paul Gourley, Hutchies’ project manager; Terry Peabody, winery owner; John Blair, architect; Mary Peabody and David Peabody, owners; and Mary-Jeane Hutchinson.
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This project, valued at more than $3.8m, involves a high quality office fit out for Deacons Lawyers over four levels at 175 Eagle Street. Team includes: Julian French, project manager and cost planner;
Artist’s impression of the Taringa Central refurbishment.
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Nouvelle Apartments A four storey building constructed in the 1980s as office space is undergoing extensive refurbishment and conversion to apartment living. The project is worth in excess of $11.2m. Team includes: Neil Bladen, project manager; Ron Pearse, administrator; Glen Evans, cost planner; Nettleton Tribe, architects; Multi Span, structural engineers; Bornhorst & Ward, civil engineers; and AGD Quantity Surveyors.
Rammed earth walls rise out of ground
Pilkington Glass This project involving a three bay extension to an industrial building is headed by the team which includes: Robert Weymouth, project manager and cost planner; Ben Prest, administrator; Tippett Schrock, architects; and Glynn Tucker Engineering.
Takarraka Two new toilet blocks and two new open kitchen blocks are being built at the Takarakka Camping Ground. Team includes: Robert Weymouth, project manager and cost planner; Ben Prest, administrator; Peter Singleton, foreman; Planit, architects; and Bruce Lemke Engineering.
Arcadian JSLS Clubhouse A new surf lifesaving club for juniors is under construction on The Strand, Townsville, at a cost of $500,000. Team includes: Robert Weymouth, project manager and cost planner; Ben Prest, administrator; Neil Berry, foreman; Northpoint Developments, architects; Meecham Engineers; and Ashburner Francis, electricals.
Toowoomba Police Station At a cost of $8.25 m and due for completion in November, this project is a new regional police headquarters, which includes administration, watch house and prisoner links to the existing courthouse. Team includes: Paul Hart, project manager and cost planner; Alex Seydel, administrator; Bill Henley, foreman; with Project Services.
Clifton Hospital Worth $320,000, this building project involves a new medical centre and an upgrade of existing fire services. Team includes: Paul Hart, project manager and cost planner; Matthew Nielsen, administrator; Peter Smith, foreman; parish Clarke, architects and Larkin Teys, engineers.
Suncorp Metway Call Centre The very latest in data/communications transfer systems is being incorporated in the construction of this new $4.3m 3000m high-tech building to be used as a call centre for Suncorp Metway. Team includes: Paul Hart, project manager and cost planner; Craig Simpson, administrator; Peter Barnett, foreman; Davenport Campbell, architects; Ove Arup, structural and civil enginners; Rider Hunt, quantity surveyors; Lincolne Scott, electrical/mechanicals; Qantec, hydraulics; Hassell Architects, internal fit-out; and Terrain, on landscaping. Client is Ross Neilson Properties.
Rammed earth walls were used in construction of the building to house dinosaur tracks. HUTCHIES has more than 90 years’ experience in dealing with construction materials, techniques and technology, but a recent job using rammedearth is one of the company’s more unusual assignments. Two massive rammed-earth walls are currently rising from the red hills, 120 km south west of Winton, as part of a scheme to protect historic dinosaur tracks in Lark Quarry Conservation Park. The nine metre high walls have been manufactured on site, using 500 tonnes of excavated earth, which will eventually support a curved steel roof. Inside the building are 95 million year old tracks of the only
recorded dinosaur stampede on earth. The $2 million building is being funded by the Queensland Heritage Trail Network to preserve the dinosaur tracks. To do the job, architect, Jim Gall, needed a coordinated team, aware of the constraints and sensitivities of the site. He said Hutchies was to be commended for the way in which the project was being managed. “They are ensuring the trackways and surrounding park are not damaged as well as ensuring the health and safety of the building team in the hot summer conditions,” Mr Gall said. Site foreman, Lionel Mitch-
ell, said his team was meeting the challenge of heat, dust, flies and isolation. The team is working 12 hours a day, six days a week in blazing sun with average daily temperatures in the high 40s. He said the team was working in a constrained building site on the side of a hill in a Conservation Park. “This poses continual challenges as things change all the time. Anticipated clay foundations become rock in places and the team has to solve such problems on the spot,” he said. The trackways building is expected to be completed and open to the public by late June, weather permitting.
Smiles all round for Riverside refurbishment HUTCHIES’ Jeff Lacoste (left) and clients, Hume Campbell and Steve Girdis, have every reason to be pleased with the results of the refurbishment of Riverside Marine headquarters at Newstead. The project included stripping and fitting out the old building, closing in open areas and installing new glazing with a total landscape job.
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Saga of a young man and the sea NORTH Queensland fishing stories paled into insignificance recently when Hutchies’ man in the north, Robert Weymouth, captured his first marlin ... off the Gold Coast. Robert was fishing with Peter Scott and Rhys Brotherton, of Wincam Property, on board Reel Chase, when the marlin struck. After an enormous struggle, Robert landed the marlin ... before releasing it to fight another day. Robert regrets having to leave North Queensland to catch a decent fish but promises to step up his fishing expeditions to the Barrier Reef to restore North Queensland’s fishing reputation. In the meantime, it’s a damn good fishing story and he doesn’t mind repeating it, regardless of where the fish came from.
TOP: Proof the catch wasn’t an old boot! RIGHT: A jubilant Robert Weymouth boats his Gold Coast marlin.
Travelling Undies and gallivanting g-strings COMPETITION rules for Hutchies’ Travelling Undies awards have been extended to include Hutchies’ g-strings, which were launched with great success at the recent 90th anniversary celebrations. From now on, anyone providing photographic evidence of Hutchies’ undies or g-strings (Len White note: preferably female) being worn in famous/unusual places will be in the running to win a prize. Steve Spijkerman, Hutchies’ site manager at Craggy Range Winery in New Zealand, is the winner of the Travelling Undies Award for his daring appearance on Lake Taupo, in New Zealand’s North Island. The protrusion from the leg of his pants seems to have a head on it like a fish, which probably explains why Kiwis always wear long pants! Nice performance, Steve. Keep it up! • Some guests at the 90th anniversary celebrations were quick to whip on their new g-strings (left) and give them a work-out at the party.
An architect’s view of architects BRISBANE architect, Peter Newell M. Arch., L/F R.A.I.A., recently published a delightful book “The Art, Trade & Mystery of Building”, which is a 60-year collection
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of quotes, anecdotes and thoughts relating to architects and the building trade. It starts with his observations as a student and apprentice during the Great Depression of the 1930s, when his employer emphasised that being late was “equivalent to taking money out of our till”. It concludes with a conversation with a builder in the USA: “Listen buddy, we have been dealing with your lot for years. This is how we operate: if you watch, our hourly rate goes up; if you talk, it goes up even more; and if you tell us what to do, we all go home.” The book also includes the “Image of the Architect” and how architects are viewed differently by the public, client, quantity surveyor, planner, builder and themselves ... all very differently.
Steve Spijkerman ... something fishy going on here!
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Hutchie apprentice, Bill Lenehan Junior, recently turned 21 while working on the dinosaurs’ tracks project at Lark’s Quarry, near Winton, and workmates and locals joined in at the RSL to help Bill celebrate. To add to the occasion, Bill Senior flew all the way from Sydney to help his son celebrate. “No way would I have missed it,” was his verdict on the night.
Scott and Mary-Jeane Hutchinson joined the Hutchies’ New Zealand crew for dinner in Hawkes Bay to celebrate progress on the construction of the Craggy Range Winery.
Scott’s lucky clinch on the ropes Karen White enjoyed 10 days as volunteer driver at CHOGM on the Sunshine Coast. Karen said it was one of the most exciting times in her life and nominated the delegation from Malta as her favourite. “It was like being in a James Bond movie,” she said.
Ron Niven, Patrice Butterworth and Val Dripps joined with other Social Club members for an enjoyable night out at Groucho’s Theatre Restaurant.
A LARGE Hutchies contin gent turned out to watch Queensland boxer, Nathan (The Real Thing) Sting, make the first defence of his Australian bantamweight title recently at the Hutchies’ sponsored fight night at the Greek Club, South Brisbane. Sting took on African boxer, Sande Kizito, over 12 tough rounds, but the real winner on the night turned out to be Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, who was lucky enough to get one of the hostesses in a clinch on the ropes!
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JACK Hutchinson is developing a reputation as being something of a good luck charm for Brisbane rowers after Brisbane Boys College won Head of the River this (their Centenary) year. Hutchies sponsored BBC this year and Jack helped out as co-coach, with the school winning Head of the River for the first time in eight years. Coach, Ben Young, acknowledged Jack’s contribution and “the amazing influence he had on the crew.” In 1999, Hutchies sponsored the Church of England Grammar School First Eight who won for the first time in 23 years. Is it coincidence or good luck? No doubt contenders for next year’s crown will be lining up for a touch of Jack’s magic.
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NQ merger bedded down with a ‘perfect marriage’
John Galloway ... a better future.
WELL respected and long established North Queensland builder, Galloway and Lando, has merged with Hutchies – Queensland’s oldest and largest privately owned construction company – in what both parties described as “a perfect marriage.” Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, said Galloway and Lando’s strong housing track record and Hutchies’ construction performance would create a dynamic new force in North Queensland’s building industry.
“Hutchies is proud to link with John Galloway, a respected building industry personality, who will head the merged group in North Queensland,” Scott said. “A special bonus in this merger is that both groups will keep all of their respective people engaged, with John and his team relocating into Hutchinson’s remodelled offices in Rendle Street, Aitkenvale.” Galloway and Lando has had almost 25 years of successful operation in North Queensland.
Mr Galloway said the decision for he and his wife to move away from running their own business had been a tough one. “But I am sure this merger will allow both businesses to move on to bigger and better things in the future,” he said. All pre-existing projects prior to the merger date of July 15 were completed independently by the merger partners, with all new projects after that date being undertaken by the new group.
Field day for construction team
Richard Field accepts the award on behalf of Noel McPherson for the Ralvana House at Port Douglas.
Paul de Jong accepts the award for the Bedarra Island refurbishment.
HUTCHIES’ North Queensland teams had a field day at the recent 2002 North Queensland Housing and Construction Awards. In the Cairns Awards, Hutchies won Low-rise Multi-Residential Housing $500,000-$1million with the Ralvana House in Port Douglas and was winner in Refurbishments $1-5million with Bedarra Island. In Townsville, Hutchies won two awards for the Maritime Museum – Community Services up to $1million and Tourism and Hospitality Facilities up to $1million – and their Ocean Breeze project won Commercial Buildings (Offices, High Rise Buildings over three stories, including Hotels).
Dave Christoffersen proudly displays the QMBA Awards won for the Maritime Museum and the Ocean Breeze apartments.
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Bright idea to think pink
FROM THE CHAIRMAN Builder Developer – “To be or not to be?”
The Broncos’ Cheerleaders with site crew. HUTCHIES’ crew on Leyshon’s Regatta wife, Kim, died of breast cancer, dropped Riverside building site were recently, in and brought along the Broncos’ literally, in the pink. Cheerleaders, who signed posters and The construction site put its support performed a routine, to say thanks to the behind Think Pink Day – a charitable site workers for their think pink effort. cause, with funds going to the Kim Hutchies’ workers, dressed in hot pink, Walters’ Choices Program, run by The slowed commuter traffic to a crawl, Wesley Hospital, for patients, families drove television crews into a frenzy, and and survivors of breast cancer. dominated radio traffic reports throughThe site was decorated with pink out the day. balloons and streamers and workers were The result was a fun day at work, plenty invited to wear pink, with prizes for who of publicity for Leyshon’s Regatta dressed in the most pink, including Riverside project and sizeable donations a $100 beer voucher for the nearby to The Wesley Hospital’s breast cancer Regatta Hotel. program. During the day, Kevin Walters, whose Well done, gang!
Scott Hutchinson
RECENTLY we have been accused of being a builder/developer and I wish to make clear that we are not, and never will be, developers. This is for two reasons: 1. We don’t want to compete with our clients. 2. Builders are generally not good at property development. At Hutchinson Builders, we use our capital and the strength of our balance sheet to help our clients, but our aim is simply to acquire more building work. We don’t look for sites, tenants or development opportunities and, if they do appear, we refer them to the client we feel is most appropriate. This allows us to safely focus on building smarter, better and more efficiently. Greg Quinn’s influence since arriving in October has been to drive Hutchies even more into the building trades (not just managing them), to get better quality and efficiency. At Hutchies we believe that our clients, our industry, our company and company members are best served if we all stick to what we do best. — Scott Hutchinson, Chairman.
Praise for quiet achievers
THE following was published in the Toowoomba Chronicle, giving Hutchies’ team a pat on the back. “I live at Aldersgate Court and I must give credit to the workers, who are building the new police station. They start work early in the morning and finish late afternoon. The tenants at Aldersgate Court never hear them at work and we must compliment them on the good job they are doing. Hutchinson, take a bow.” — Peg McCormick, Toowoomba.
Kevin Walters celebrates with the winners of the Think Pink competition – the Elliot & Taylor Reinforcing crew. Left to right: Kevin Pamfrett, Kevin Walters, Paul Grey and Brian McPherson.
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A successful transformation from an unused building to a current “state of the art” electrical showroom in Toowoomba. Hutchies work involved an upgrade of the building structure and services to meet the stringent standards and requirements of the current building classifications.
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Young Hutchies’ ambassadors head for Townsville HUTCHIES’ North Queensland exposure increased dramatically when the Brisbane South (Under 13) Junior Rugby Union team competed in the State Championships in Townsville. The Brisbane South contingent of 22 was fitted out with Hutchies’ shirts for the trip North. LEFT: Hutchies’ young ambassadors sporting their new shirts.
Builder on fire to match developer’s high standard HUTCHIES’ reputation of high standards in construction has helped win a contract for a new $30 million prestigious highrise on the Gold Coast. Windsong is a 15-level luxury, residential tower in Marine Parade, Labrador, which has enjoyed strong off-the-plan sales, with 60 per cent of the building sold since its release in April. Windsong Developments principal, Peter Wood, said a great deal of thought and planning had gone into every aspect of Windsong and it had been imperative to secure a builder, who would deliver a
similarly high standard in terms of construction. “We have a high quality product, which has been enthusiastically received by the marketplace and we now have a builder with a proud reputation for quality and attention to detail,” Mr Wood said. Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, said the company was looking forward to being part of the Windsong development team. “We have a very professional and experienced Windsong crew, who will ensure
we deliver the quality and standards demanded by Peter Wood,” he said. Windsong, which overlooks parkland and the Broadwater, embraces the Queensland lifestyle, with large, shuttered verandahs designed to allow cooling breezes to flow through the apartments. As well as the usual amenities such as gymnasium, lap pool, spa and indoor/outdoor barbecue area, Windsong has a summerhouse with a craft room, featuring potter’s wheel and kiln, artist’s easel, sewing machine and woodwork bench.
Ideal job for Goanna Gundy AL Gundy’s knowledge of Australian fauna and flora came in handy on a Hutchies’ job out Winton way recently, when the call came for someone to catch and release a giant goanna. “Crocodile” Gundy, as he is known, was given the job and, having grown up as a member of the Wakka Wakka tribe at Cherbourg, made easy work of it. Al could have earned the new title, Goanna Gundy. Al said an old uncle, Lenny Duncan, had taught him to hunt. “On weekends Lenny would take me hunting for witchity grubs, fishing for freshwater yabbies or looking for duck and turtle eggs. If it rained, we would go looking for sap out of a particular gum tree, which we would boil with sugar to taste like lollies,” Al explained. Al has passed his knowledge of bush tucker and survival on to the Boy Scout movement.
LEFT: Al Gundy takes care of a small problem on site at Winton.
When Al left school he went to work as a jackeroo, then joined the building game through demolition work. He started with Hutchies eight years ago on the refurbishment of the Treasury Casino and, although he has had job offers from other contractors, Al says they can’t match Hutchies – particularly the social club outings. “I enjoy being a builder’s labourer, because of the variety of jobs and the different places it takes me,” Al said. Al’s recent project was at Winton, where his goanna handling skills came to the rescue. “I recommend Winton to everyone. Stop in and have a look around. You’ll be amazed at the land, places, people and animals there,” Al said. “I really enjoyed it, thanks to Lionel, our site foreman, who is a local and knows what’s around the area and also thanks to Peter Stockham, the local Council overseer, who helped us on the job at Winton.”
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Chain reaction of celebration HUTCHIES’ recent 90th anniversary set off a chain reaction of celebrations throughout Queensland and in northern New South Wales. In Toowoomba, it was a double celebration, with the anniversary coinciding with completion of major works on the $4million Suncorp-Metway call centre on the corner of Margaret and Kitchener Streets. More than 300 people will work in the new call centre.
Hutchies is also working on the new $9million police station in Hume Street, Toowoomba. Speaking at the celebrations, Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, said the company’s traditional work in Toowoomba was government and tender work. “In Brisbane our role is very much in private sector developments and we are on the lookout in Toowoomba to help developers with their building projects,” he said.
In Toowoomba, Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn, joins Penny and Mark Dalton to celebrate Hutchies’ 90th anniversary and completion of works on the new Suncorp-Metway call centre (top).
Hutchies’ 90th anniversary spilt over the border to Ballina, northern NSW where, from left, Wayne Cullen, Paul Hart, and Scott Hutchinson joined Developer/Hotel owner, Chris Condon, the Honourable Deputy Mayor, JB Felsch, and the Honourable federal National party member for Page, Ian Causley in the celebrations.
In Townsville, Robert Weymouth and wife, Cathy, joined Eric Lollo, Justine Murray, and Jack Hutchison to celebrate the 90th anniversary in tropical style.
Down the aisle again with new $10m shopping centre
Scott Hutchison with Brian Griffin on site at Narangba Valley Shopping Centre.
HUTCHIES and Forest Ridge developer, Heritage Pacific, are completing another major project together – the $10 million Narangba Valley Shopping Centre. The relationship between Hutchies and Heritage Pacific began with construction of Burpengary Plaza, north of Brisbane, and continued with a Woolworths supermarket in Hervey Bay, and then the redevelopment of the West End Markets site into an integrated urban village all with a combined value of $75 million. Heritage Pacific’s Retail/Commercial Director, Brian Griffin, described Hutchies as “ somewhat of an expert in super-
market based retail developments.” “It made good commercial sense to continue with what has proved to be a winning combination in the retail aisles,” he said. A Woolworths supermarket will cover 2000 square metres and 11 supporting retail tenancies will total 1000 square metres in the new Narangba Valley Shopping Centre.
Cultural clash in the ring
HUTCHIES’ new g-strings made an interesting cultural contrast with the traditional dress of South African boxer, Roland Francis, when he clashed with Australian, Arama Tabuai, in the international super middleweight boxing clash recently at the Greek Club. Fight hostesses wore the g-strings beneath their see-through outfits between bouts, ensuring Hutchies plenty of free exposure. LEFT: South African boxer, Roland Francis, in traditional dress. RIGHT: Fight hostess with traditional Hutchies g-string.
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Hutchies plumbers, Kenny Green and Conan Dunstan, who worked on the Narangba site.
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Naked truth always a winner THIS anonymous entry “Naked Truth” receives first prize for originality in the Travelling Undies competition. If anyone can identify the owners of the tattoos, let us know, so much needed prizes of undies and g-string can be forwarded urgently. As runners up, Martin Spinks (top right) took advantage of the Consolidat-
ed Properties trip to the Bledisloe Cup in New Zealand to win himself a prize. The name of the boat “Thrills” says it all. And Wayne Cullen and Ms Mermaid Ballina, Kelly Homes, (right), made an ideal couple at Hutchies’ 90th anniversary celebrations at Ballina. Wayne looks like he’s about to be led up the garden path ... again!
Shane and Regina tie the knot HUTCHIES’ Shane Tyson recently tied the knot with his fiance, Regina. The wedding party is shown here posing for formal photographs prior to the reception.
Jump start
Blind athlete on the road to Athens
THE generosity of Hutchies’ staff and contractors is helping blind, elite athlete, Gerrard Gosens, realise a dream to compete in the 2004 Athens Paralympic Games. Gerrard, 30, is Executive Officer of the Queensland Paralympic Committee and has a string of personal, academic and sporting achievements to his credit, including Young Queenslander of the Year. Staff and contractors recently attended a fundraiser for Gerrard at the Regatta Hotel to help him on his way to Athens.
Young champions, Werner Botha (left) and Josh Robinson (right), are shown with the Australian Middle Distance Track and Field Coach, Roy Rankin, along with Hutchies’ sponsorship cheques to help them on their way to Olympic gold.
HUTCHIES recently gave a jump start to two champion young Australian athletes with their hearts set on Commonwealth and Olympic gold. Werner Botha and Josh Robinson are only 16 years old, but both are considered the best in Australia in their respective disciplines in the Under 20 division. Both are state champions and recently represented Australia at the World Junior Athletics Championships in Jamaica as part of their long run to the 2004 Olympics in Athens.
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Windsong Apartments - Labrador An 18 level unit development and two storey town houses including unit facilities – project value $14,452,000 plus GST. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Project Mngr Consultant Firm: Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural / Civil Eng. Firm: . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . Mech & Elect Eng Firm: . . . . . Hydraulic Engineering Firm: . .
Vaughan Thomas Robert Archibald Bob Wheeler Paul Hart Mike Crossin APP Consultants – Adam Castro Greenway Architects – Peter Hoskings Robert Bird & Partners – Ian Gill Millvast – Peter Longsdale & TBA 0 BCA – Ted Wheel Guthrie Associates – Andrew Guthrie
Citigate Stage II Valued at $6,150,000 – three level multi-function office block. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Project Mngr Consultant Firm: Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm:. . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Mech & Elect Eng Firm: . . . . .
Searle Balladone Sam Mangano Matt Hutton Project Strategies – Geoff Cunningham Woods Bagot – Kieran Gait Robert Bird & Partners – Dave Hargreaves BRW – Bruce Williamson Lincolne Scott – Kevin Shepherd
Woolstore Refurbishment
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
Gosford Centre Link
New Centre Link office for New England Properties valued at $3.5m Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm:. . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . .
Len White James Foreman Don Lindo Team Design Australia Cardno MBK Barry Webb & Associates
Mombassa
Retail development at Indooroopilly for Consolidated Properties Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Project Mngr Consultant Firm: Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm:. . Civil & Hydraulic Eng Firm: . . Mech & Elect Eng Firm: . . . . .
Len White Dave Smythe Syd Britton Neil McEvoy Colin Loel Lambert & Smith Chilton Woodward James Design
Crazy Clarks
Valued at $2,250,000 – 5000m2 extension to Crazy Clarks’ warehouse.
Valued at $22m – Construction of 167 residential apartments in the existing “Elder Smith Woolstores” at Macquarie St, Teneriffe.
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Project Mngr Consultant Firm
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Narangba Valley Shopping Centre
Searle Balladone Kris Leck Michael Byrne Meridian Constructions P/L – Russell McCart / Simon McGuire Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Fairweather Prospects – Chris Chetham / Jason Hedges Structural Engineering Firm:. . Morgan Consulting Engineers – James Thomas Mech & Elect Eng Firm: . . . . . Medland Mitropoulos – Peter Mitropoulos
Brisbane Boys College Grandstand & Pavillion Valued at $1,230,300 – New grandstand and pavilion. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Project Mngr Consultant Firm:
Barry Butterworth Brent Nowland Glen Houghton Burling Brown & Partners – Bruce Shewan Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Burling Brown & Partners – Bruce Shewan Structural Engineering Firm:. . Alexandra Brown & Cambridge – Bob Cambridge Civil & Hydraulic Eng Firm: . . McKandry Rein Peterson Mech & Elect Eng Firm: . . . . . Cushway Blackford & Associates
Morningside Office and Warehouse Development Valued at $3.5m. 455 Lytton Road, tilt panel construction – East Gate Pty Ltd Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Len White Wayne Fox Michael Tickner Powe Architects – Len Powe Structural Engineering Firm:. . Larkin Teys Consulting
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2000m2 Woolworths shopping centre and 10 specialty shops. Tilt panel construction with large carpark area (approx 200 bays). Project valued at $4.3m. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm:. . Design Team: . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . Electrical Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . .
Searle Balladone Joshua Sim Darrell Gersekowski Paul David Cottee Parker Whybird & Partners Whybird & Partners John Goss Projects Q Electrical
Hutchinson Builders – new office – Toowong
Valued at $4m – New office building. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm:. . Civil & Hydraulic Eng Firm: . . Mech & Elect Eng Firm: . . . . .
Len White Wayne Fox Michael Tickner Lambert & Smith McWilliams McWilliams James Design
Chateau Nursing Home
Valued at $2.8m – Extension and refurbishment of the existing nursing home with limited site access keeping the centre running at all times during the project. Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Ian Partridge John Gaggin Botta Robertson Group – Ton Jaucian Structural Engineering Firm:. . Lawenstein & Stumpo Civil & Hydraulic Eng Firm: . . Acon Consultants Mech & Elect Eng Firm: . . . . . Wallis & Sprat Pty Ltd
Riverside Apartments – Ballina
Valued at $11.2m – Mixed retail and apartment tourist development situated on the Richmond River in Ballina incorporating an underground carpark. The basement is to be constructed below the water table. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alex Seydel Brett Smith Peter Barnett Paul Hart LBP Partnership – lan Logan / Michael Bald Structural Engineering Firm:. . Ardill Payne & Partners – Graeme McKenzie Civil & Hydraulic Eng Firm: . . Ross Wilkinson & Associates – Ross Wilkinson Mech & Elect Eng Firm: . . . . . Barry Webb & Associates Qld Pty Ltd – Barry Webb
Duncan Thompson Stand Upgrade
Valued at $2.2m – Extension and refurbishment of existing grandstand. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Project Mngr Consultant Firm
Paul Hart Craig Simpson Martin Penfound Sinclair Knight Merz – Brian Sizer Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . P.R. Wilkes & Associates – Peter Wilkes Structural Engineering Firm:. . Ardill Payne & Partners – Graeme McKenzie Civil & Hydraulic Eng Firm: . . Ross Wilkinson & Associates – Ross Wilkinson Mech & Elect Eng Firm: . . . . . Barry Webb & Associates Qld Pty Ltd – Barry Webb
James Cook Uni – Cairns
Valued at $7.3m – Science building fitted out with full laboratories for biology, chemistry, phycology and alcohol testing. Roof sheeting installed in July. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Richard Field Paul York Peter Singleton Robert Weymouth Powe Graham & Dempsey Structural Engineering Firm:. . MMW Chapman Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . Rider Hunt Electrical Engineering Firm: . . SPA Consultants
St Thomas Mareeba
Valued at $600,000 – three new classrooms and admin area refurbishment. Noel McPherson, who with this job completes a year’s work in Mareeba on the RSL and St Thomas’, now moves to Charters Towers, proving just how mobile Hutchies is in Northern Queensland. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Richard Field Paul York Noel McPherson Richard Field McElroy Morrison Pierce
Westbrook Shops
Valued at $800,083 – Convenience Centre. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Craig Simpson Lance Biddle Joanne Gill Architect – Joanne Gill Structural Engineering Firm:. . D&L Shaw Consulting – David Shaw Civil & Hydraulic Eng Firm: . . D&L Shaw Consulting – David Shaw Electrical Engineering Firm: . . SPA Consultants
Rivers Edge Apartments
Valued at $9,950,000 – 52 units and two townhouses.
Rat, Howsey and Noel at work on St Thomas’ School, Mareeba.
ABOVE: Wayne Fox, Damien Berkett and Keith Mackleshaw at the George Street Backpackers roof wetting. LEFT: Greg Willems at the Audi roof wetting. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Project Mngr Consultant Firm: Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm:. . Civil & Hydraulic Eng. Firm: . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . Electrical Engineering Firm: . .
Julian French Anthony Sandow Wayne Evans Robert McAneney Project Strategies Australia Pty Ltd – Lloyd Dunn Cox Rayner McWilliams Engineers McWilliams Engineers Rider Hunt Norman Disney & Young
Australian College of Tropical Agriculture
Valued at $1,250,000 – New and refurbished dormitories. The refurbishment of the existing two-storey dormitory provides the students with an upgraded living quarters, fitted out with common room and kitchens on both floors and totally refurbished bathrooms on each floor. The new brick veneer dorms include six new buildings, which will house two students per building with a shared bathroom in the middle. The seventh building acts as a common room for the new dorms, which includes a new kitchen and Internet and television rooms. These new dorms are designed to be able to provide accommodation for visitors and conferences when students are on holidays. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Ben Priest Neil Berry Woodhead International Structural Engineering Firm:. . GHD Pty Ltd Civil & Hydraulic Eng Firm: . . GHD Pty Ltd Electrical Engineering Firm: . . GHD Pty Ltd
Alan Sherriff Substation
Substation to serve and reinforce the existing service to the Mt Louisa/Thuringowa areas. Valued at $837,346. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Project Mngr Consultant Firm: Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural / Civil Eng. Firm: . .
David Christoffersen David Christoffersen Noel O’Brien Robert Weymouth Ergon Energy Robley, Hall & Dunlop L. C. Johnstone & Associates
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Cows on parade Pedal power conquers the Outback A HERD of life-size, multi-coloured cows is roaming around Queensland for the next six months to raise $1 million for the Leukaemia Foundation. Cows On Parade is an urban artscape project, which stampeded to success in Europe and the United States before coming to Australia. Companies buy a blank cow and commission an artist to turn it into art, such as a blonde Moo-rylin Munroe. Hutchies have one in the herd titled Cowstruction (pictured above), painted by Jodie Ranger and Genevive Staines. The work features a crane working above the city skyline. The theme is that the “sky’s the limit” to what Hutchies can build and achieve in client satisfaction.
Greg’s visit gives students a look at the real world... HUTCHIES’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn, recently received encouraging feedback from St Laurence’s College, South Brisbane, following a visit, where he gave students a perspective of work in the real world. School Principal, Ian McDonald, reported Greg’s visit had generated significant activity. Increased numbers of students visited the Careers Room, seeking information about courses and training, and others approached the College’s industry liaison person, seeking assistance to gain work experience and to explore traineeship possibilities. The good news is that Greg’s visit prompted students’ thinking, discussion and planning.
Vince Corry and his pedal partners arrive at Gulf of Carpentaria after a week in the saddle. BIKE-RIDING fanatic, Vince Corry, of Blades Project Services, can be seen most mornings cycling around the streets of Brisbane, but, recently, he took a holiday – and rode from Central Queensland to the Gulf of Carpentaria. Strangely, Vince said he had the best time of his life! Vince assembled a party of four, including his wife, and took part in the annual Gidgee to Gulf bike ride, which travelled from the famed Combo Waterhole to Karumba, raising money along the way for School
of the Air and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. The trip involves hundreds of bike riders and took a week. But they do it in style, with semitrailers full of food and cold drinks, nightly campsites and plenty of entertainment, including a talent quest, visit to the Walkabout Hotel, sports events and Outback under the Stars concert. Vince’s party wore Hutchies’ undies, g-strings and shirts to help spread the word throughout the West.
River Edge development leads the way in sales and urban renewal
KEY to success ... Hutchies’ move into house construction has reached a major milestone in June with completion and sale of their first spec home at Casuarina Beach, designed by architect, Frank Stewart. Scott Hutchinson was there to congratulate the buyers, Brendan and Vesna Wallington, and hand over the keys to their new home.
JULIAN French, Hutchies’ Project Manager for River Edge, a prestige development by Urban Properties, at Bulimba on the Brisbane River, can’t believe his luck to be working in such an ideal riverfront location. “Coming to work everyday at a site with views like this makes work so much more enjoyable – and easier,” Julian said. But, because of the public demand for the property, Julian doesn’t get a great deal of time to gaze around. River Edge recorded staggering sales in excess of $20 million off the plan – with sales totalling $7.3 million in a single day. The $150 million River Edge project will lead the way as the first riverside residential development in a massive 6.662 hectare master planned community. It will be part of the largest low density urban renewal project in Brisbane’s history.
River Edge continues the Brisbane City Council’s vision to encourage low density development in areas that were previously under-utilised industrial zones. In terms of capital growth, Bulimba is ranked as Brisbane’s number one suburb by Matusik Property Insights, experiencing capital growth of more than 16% per annum for the past five years and accelerating to an extraordinary growth rate of 30% in the past 12 months. River Edge’s proximity to the Bulimba Ferry is acknowledged by Matusik as a reason for the project’s popularity. Ferry terminals are in aesthetically pleasing surroundings – waterfront locations, while also having the added benefit of transport on tap. Getting away from the facts and figures, there is a romantic appeal about ferry travel. For many people, ferries are an enjoyable way to commute.
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Girls carry the flame
Sport with plenty of grunt DEREK Wrede’s wife, Lee, has taken up fly fishing and this Sooty Grunter (Barcoo Grunter) is evidence that she has mastered the art.
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The Townsville Flames Under 14 Girls basketball team again carried the Hutchies’ name this year, securing third place in the recent Queensland championships. Congratulations to the girls who proudly show their Hutchies’ caps and tattoos.
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Recent history IAN Solomon was cleaning out files recently when he came across this picture of Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, taken about 16 years ago, when Ian started publishing the Queensland Property Report. History records a young Scott with his first company car – a brand new Hutchies’ ute.
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Out to pasture...
Staff, who received their Five Years’ Service fishing rods at the Staple Street celebrations, are (L-R) Margeret Van Hees, Shelly Stone, Dave Doring, Peter McIntyre, Jeff Lacoste and Ross Durey.
• We don’t know what Adam Copping saw, but obviously he liked it!
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
July 2003
Return of the Resorts
Dunk Island spa walkway.
Concrete mixer ... island style.
HUTCHIES’ crew members have taken off to four top resorts in North Queensland, but work – not play – is on their minds. Hutchies has been retained by CEO of P&O Australian Resorts, Mark Campbell, to upgrade four of its prestige properties – Lizard Island, Dunk Island, Bedarra Island, on the Great Barrier Reef, and Silky Oaks, in the Daintree. The $3.25 million contract, an extension of Hutchies’ extensive quality tourism work throughout the state, requires the work to be performed in a very short construction time, to minimise disruption to the resorts’ activities. The contract is for: Silky Oaks – New spa building, refurbishment of existing spa and upgrade of the barbecue area. Lizard Island – New gymnasium, upgrading of premium villa and altera-
Bedarra resort villa upgrade.
tions to spa building. Bedarra Island – upgrading of luxury villa and new spa. Dunk Island – upgrading of 24 Bay View units, new spa building, upgrading existing spa building and new staff accommodation of 10 units.
Hutchies’ team includes Project Managers, Barry Butterworth & Richard Field; Administrators, Os Blacker & Paul York; Foremen, Mal Ashford, Paul Pereira & Noel O’Brien; Supervisor, Paul De Jong and Cost Planners, Trevor Bruiners & Barry Butterworth.
Financier, builder join forces on Sunshine Coast THE Sunshine Coast property market has received a major shot in the arm, with Hutchies moving into the area in tandem with Australia’s largest independent commercial property financier. Hutchies has teamed up with financier, Ashe Morgan Winthrop, to undertake a 39-apartment high-rise tower, Windsong, at Caloundra. Situated in Canberra Terrace, 800m from Kings Beach, the 10-level Windsong features a range of three-bedroom apartments averaging 170sqm in size and most with ocean views. Prices for typical apartments range from $300,000 to $500,000. The project, which is being developed by the Gallus Property Group, is Hutchies’ first major residential construction project on the Sunshine Coast. Ashe Morgan Winthrop is funding the $17million Windsong development through a structured finance arrangement. AMW Queensland Director, David Henry, says the firm will provide more than 95% of the total cost of the Windsong project and has agreed to fund it based on existing apartment pre-sales, amounting to around 25% of the building. He said, in comparison, other lenders traditionally fund residential apartment developments to a maximum of 70 to 80% of the total project cost and require at least 50% of apartments to be pre-sold.
Mr Henry says the structured finance package is a reflection of AMW’s faith in the location and the end product. “Structured finance transactions require a greater level of due diligence. We focus particularly on the market and on the experience and capability of the developer and builder,” Mr Henry said. “Our view of the Sunshine Coast market, in particular, Caloundra, is that the area is now reaching a level of maturity as a location for property investment. “The market has become quite deep and we are keen to do more deals of a similar nature on the Sunshine Coast.” “This type of finance allows developers to reduce their levels of equity contribution, which provides benefits such as greater return
Pictured at the Windsong site were David Henry, from Ashe Morgan Winthrop, (left) and Scott Hutchinson.
on equity capital and diversification of funding sources. “Structured finance packages enable developers to take advantage of opportunities they might otherwise not be able to, or move their business to another level.” Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, says the company’s entry into major residential building on the Sunshine Coast is being driven by its developer clients. “Our clients want to be up there,” he said. “It’s our first major residential project on the Sunshine Coast, but it’s not going to be the last.” Ashe Morgan Winthrop is the nation’s largest independent commercial property financier and last fiscal year arranged more than $1.3 billion in commercial property loans.
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Into the wild blue yonder SOMETIMES its takes a lot of vision to see into the future and the North Queensland Hutchies’ team was trying extra hard when it went “site seeing” recently in Cairns. They inspected a waterfront location, which they will convert into 183 parcels of land with canal and marina access. The project, known as BlueThe present – Hutchies’ crew on a site seeing visit to water, will involve the dredg- Bluewater in Cairns. From left, Paul York, Colin Ford, ing of a 1.5km access channel, Paul DeJong, Scott Hutchinson and Richard Field. excavation of 500,000 cubic metres of soil and the construction of roads, stormwater, sewer, water, electricity and landscaping at a cost of $25 million. The project team is currently negotiating necessary planning and construction approvals with local, state and federal government agencies. Hutchies Project Manager: Matthew Byrne Architect Firm: MLDesign Civil Engineering Firm: Cardno MBK Project Managers: Incoll TPC
The future – An artisit’s impression of the Bluewater canal aerial view and marina perspective (below).
Hutchies subcontract to ABI Group AN unusual subcontracting job to the ABI Group recently had Hutchies doing the specialist cladding work at three separate locations throughout Brisbane. ABI Group was appointed head contractor for the Brisbane City Council’s new City Cat Ferry Terminal at the Riverside Centre and Hutchies was chosen as its subcontractor for extensive specialist cladding work. The Main Pontoon was built at Forgacs Drydock at Morningside where Hutchies clad the roof, soffit and fascias. On site at the Riverside Centre, Hutchies’ job was to install the soffit to the gangway and undertake more cladding work on the ticket office, entrance portal and main pontoon.
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From the Managing Director Building quality is paramount
Greg Quinn
THE entire industry seems to be struggling a little due to rising subcontractor and supplier prices, time pressures due to labour shortages and the extraordinary wet weather we are experiencing. It is the busiest time I’ve seen since joining the industry in 1973 and long term Hutchies’ people tell me other booms have not been this robust. At Hutchies we have a policy of doing whatever it takes to look after our clients – this applies particularly to quality. Our most important objective is to build quality and we constantly remind our people of this. In times like these, we believe the only way to maintain our quality is to throw additional supervision resources at our projects. While this focus on quality costs money in the short term, the longer term benefits are obvious and inarguable. Busy times will pass, however, at Hutchies, we realise that we will be judged on the quality of our buildings well into the future. – Greg Quinn, Managing Director
Readers ask for more of the same FORMER Chairman, Jack Hutchinson, recently apologised to readers if some content in Hutchies’ Truth offended them and asked for feedback on the publication to help determine its future direction. From the response, it seems readers want more of the same. Readers voted overwhelmingly in support of Hutchies’ Truth. Here are some of the comments: “I look forward to each edition and enjoy the editorial mix and photos of business highlights, wins, new projects and what Hutchinson staff get up to both at work and at play. Hutchies’ Truth portrays a youthful, energetic, fun-loving and can-do organisation that I relate to. I think it is just great.” • • • “What’s the problem? You and your team should be congratulated for the obvious time and
effort that you all go to put this out. If anything, the Truth is a must read over and above the other bumph that comes across my desk. Please leave me on the list.” Hutchies’ Truth also appreciated that other well read publication, The Courier-Mail newspaper, springing to its defence. The Courier-Mail’s City Beat columnist reported that it was “good to see that in these politically correct times, there are still some mavericks out there who don’t bow to the sanitised “nanny state” view of the world.” Don’t know what that means, but it sounds good. It also featured the “(in)famous Hutchies Undies page” – how embarrassing! Well, you asked for it – turn to Page 6 for the latest low down on Hutchies’ Undies.
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Scoring points at Toowoomba Stadium HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba team was the real winner in the clash between the Brisbane Broncos and the Sydney Roosters to celebrate the official opening of Stadium Toowoomba during March. Terry Mackenroth, Deputy Premier, Treasurer and Minister for Sport, who did the official opening, reckoned that on its Toowoomba performance, Hutchies should have been called up “to help finish off Suncorp Stadium” in Brisbane. John McDonald, Chairman of the Toowoomba Sports Ground, hailed Hutchies’ construction of the stadium as Opening night at Stadium Toowoomba drew a large crowd. a “State of Origin effort by Hutchinsons, and that’s coming from someone who has request of the client, was compressed to Two new levels have been added to the been there.” allow the once a year pre-season rugby existing building. The Toowoomba Stadium project was league match, featuring the Brisbane The ground floor extension included a an extension and refurbishment of the Broncos, to take place. new office, first aid room, drug testing 50 year old Duncan Thompson Stand at As common in refurbishments, Hutchfacility and four new player dressing Athletic Oval in Toowoomba. ies’ Toowoomba crew experienced a high rooms with massage areas, showers and The Athletic Oval Complex is host to a degree of inconsistencies and inadequatoilets. number of local and state level sporting cies in the original structure, which kept The new first floor houses a canteen, teams and required extensive refurbishthe engineer and site foreman, Marty Penbar and public amenities. ment and extension to provide the facilifound, in constant problem solving mode, The second floor has a new fully airties and services required by sporting while maintaining the tight programme. conditioned function room, bar and pubteams of that level. Toowoomba experienced drought lic amenities with a new clear span cantiThe initial 26-week program, at the throughout much of the project, but the levered roof structure, giving the function rains came for the three weeks room an uninterrupted view of the playleading up to opening night. ing field. As a result, Hutchies’ Above the second floor, an enclosed employees and subcontracgable structure was added to house a new tors set a new area benchmark for performance in very television camera area giving the best The Duncan Thompson stand before refurbishment. trying conditions. possible coverage from the facility.
Slumbering urban giant awakens HUTCHIES is actively involved in Brisbane’s largest urban renewal project, which incorporates a 17ha parcel of land in the booming riverside suburb of Bulimba. Two separate projects by Urban Properties
• New South Wales’ first Ramada property is under construction by Hutchies at Ballina. • The $11.5 million Ballina Ramada, a 33-bedroom 4.5 star hotel, including a restaurant, is being built for owners Fawcett Park Pty Ltd. • The Ballina Ramada is due for completion mid-late August but display unit 103 was recently opened to launch the project’s marketing programme.
and Mirvac will see the site turned into a $260 million medium density urban village, which is expected to attract an additional population of 1200 people to the area. The joint project area is recognised as one of the last large-scale riverfront infill sites remaining in the city. Hutchies’ client, Urban ProperRiver Edge at Bulimba ... first 2 stages sold out. ties, has already sold out the first “Geographically, Bulimba is contwo stages in its 6.7ha River Edge strained by a river on two sides and a project. hilltop on the third side, with one of the Urban Properties has completed, sold best high streets in Brisbane – Oxford and settled on eight riverfront blocks in Street,” Mr Borger said. Stage One, which sold for an average “Oxford is the only high street in Brisprice of $925,000 each. bane with a cinema complex and the Also in Stage One, 54 apartments, past five years has seen a blossoming ranging in price from $210,000 to retail food and beverage explosion in the $810,000 each, have sold out. area.” In Stage Two, 80 apartments, ranging Oxford Street also has a new Woolin price from $225,000 to $425,000, also worths and a $5million upgrade on the have sold out and are due for complelocal hotel. tion in December. Bulimba has both river and road links Urban Properties Managing Director, to the CBD and is a well established Andrew Borger, said Bulimba’s growth leafy suburb with an abundance of parkwas being driven by its village atmosland. phere and its inner city location.
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Bizarre to exotic on the undies scale ENTRANTS in Hutchies’ Travelling Undies competition this edition attracted an international line-up, from the bizarre to the exotic. • At the bizarre end of the scale, we have three well-known lads (they wish to remain unknown), who got down to their undies to cavort with three locals in Thailand. Guess the out-of-towners know by now the locals were “ladyboys”! • Also, towards the bizarre end of the scale, is John Trevethan, in his Elvis impersonator outfit and Hutchies’ Undies. Great combination! We wonder why Elvis didn’t wear his Hutchies’ undies in Las Vegas? • Verging on normal, but not quite, Mike Dodd and Scott Hutchinson with Cuba scene (country, not cigar). • Close to exotic, is the entire crew of Valley Tram in the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht Race wearing Hutchies’ Undies. If they hadn’t had wind drag from their undies, they may have done better than fifth in line honours. From left, Kevin Miller
(owner/skipper), John Tupou, Ray King, Brad Given, John Warlow, Jason Passey, Ian Barr. Off watch crew was Pete Cosic, Wade Trass and Tom Jordan. (Hope they had their undies on, too). • Totally exotic, Jason and Kathryn Williams, unveiled themselves at the pyramids in Egypt, totally eclipsing one of the Wonders of the World with their appearance.
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Quality Kinco President, Doug Wasson (right) gives the thumbs up to the 2002 Kinco Constructor of the Year award winner Brian Strickland as he comlements his prize boots with a display of Hutchies’ Undies.
Shopping centre to be growth catalyst for rural retreat THE $10 million Narangba Valley Shopping Centre, recently completed by Hutchies, is expected to be the catalyst to more than double the local population in the next decade. Narangba Valley is a residential rural retreat, 32 km north of Brisbane. Heritage Pacific, the owners and developers of the 5ha greenfield site, expect the valley’s current population of 8000 to increase to 18,000 in the next six to eight years. The shopping centre’s major tenancy has been taken up by Woolworths and is supported by 10 variety shops. It represents Stage One of a planned commercial precinct development to cater for existing Narangba Valley residents and the expected future population growth. Other plans for the site include fast food outlets, a retail warehouse, professional offices, tavern and childcare centre. Heritage Pacific also owns a 2000 lot residential subdivision in the valley known as Forest Ridge. An electric train service links Narangba Valley to Brisbane, 30kms to the south and is expected to be extended to the Sunshine Coast, 60kms to the north. Narangba Valley is a rural retreat, ideally located between Brisbane’s CBD and the Sunshine Coast’s holiday playground.
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Near miss in Far North
el with a “smile for life”, lucky to be alive.
MICHAEL White and his passenger, James Carr, had a narrow escape recently while on their way up to work on the P&O Australian Resorts’ projects in North Queensland. A truck heading in the opposite direction veered onto Michael’s side of the road and, to avoid collision, Michael swerved to the other side of the road. When the truck driver realised he was on the wrong side of the road, he corrected back to the other side. Michael then had to swerve to avoid the on coming truck again. While driver and passenger escaped unharmed but shaken, Michael’s new prized Ford ute, however, did not fare as well, ending up in a ditch and connecting with a concrete pipe near railway lines.
y stands the test of time
HUTCHIES’ reputation as a quality builder, with an eye for detail and the latest in technology, goes back almost 100 years and covers four generations. A recent article in the Ipswich Queensland Times highlighted Hutchies’ eye for quality since its inception in 1912. The article reported that in 1915, the new Silkstone/Newtown School, built by J. Hutchinson, was described as “the finest wooden school in the State” when it was officially opened by then Minister for Public Instruction, Mr H.F. Hardacre. The school, built on the Department’s very latest plans, could accommodate 528 pupils. It had a Marseilles tiled roof and was set on high brick piers, with concrete underneath, and included a teachers’ room and a teacher’s residence, roofed similarly to the school.
• Queensland Governor, Major General Peter Arnison, recently opened James Cook University’s new Science Building with an audience of more than 100 VIPs. Hutchies was officially thanked for delivering the project on time and to high quality. • Shown at the opening are (from left) the Rector of JCU Cairns, Professor Eric Wainwright; the JCU Chancellor, Lt Gen John Grey, AC; His Excellency the Governor of Queensland, Major General Peter Arnison, AC, CVO; JCU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bernard Moulden.
Ultimate in luxury living
The display home ... sold in one week.
Tropical home design on show
HUTCHIES has launched into the home building market in North Queensland with the opening of a display home at the popular Delfin Lend Lease development in Riverside Gardens, Townsville. More than 70 guests, including clients, subcontractors, suppliers and staff, attended the official twilight opening. Traffic through the home since the doors opened has been exceptional with overall comments reflecting Hutchies’ confidence to build a truly tropical design. The home was sold to an eager investor from South Africa within the first week of opening and subsequent HUTCHIES received “High Commendation” recognition for the house contracts have rolled following three projects at the recent AIB Awards. in. • Craggy Range Winery – Paul Gourley Hutchies’ Housing Man• Citigate II – Sam Mangano ager, Jim Edwards, has com• Taringa Central – Russell Fryer mitted to a 12-month display period and has already started planning for the next display. The site is adjacent to the emerging “Riverside Landing”, a new town precinct that will feature multi residential, commercial, retail and hospitality areas that provide enormous opportunities for Hutchies in the future.
Award winning projects
ONE of Hutchies’ Sydney projects – La Corniche – is expected to raise the stakes in luxury apartment living with features to include made to measure massage showers and baths. Bathrooms feature a five-jet massage shower and baths – and the buyer’s back will be electronically scanned for the correct placement of the 18 therapeutic jets. La Corniche, with water views over North Steyne Beach at Manly, features 10 apartments, including two double-level penthouses with private lifts. Apartments start at $2.65 million each with penthouses close to $5 million each.
The Sound of Music HUTCHIES is helping the people of Brisbane to enjoy the historic Cathedral of St Stephen by sponsoring a series of public choral and instrumental ensemble concerts during 2003. A series of seven concerts has been planned for 2003 with each program designed to appeal to patrons of all ages and musical tastes. The concerts have been created, not for commercial gain, but to give pleasure to the public in the historic cathedral, which was renovated and refurbished in 1989. Organisers charge very moderate ticket prices and all money raised is used exclusively to promote musical arts in the cathedral. Four concerts remain for 2003. For more information ph 3876 6812.
Jest a Moment!
Little Terrance and his family were having dinner at his Grandmotherʼs house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When Little Terrance received his plate he started eating right away. “ Terrance, wait until we say our prayer!” “I don't have to,” the boy replied. “Of course, you do,” his mother insisted, “we always say a prayer before eating at our house.” “That's at our house,” Terrance explained. “This is Grandmaʼs house ... and she knows how to cook!”
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CLEVELAND YOUTH DETENTION CENTRE MULTI-PURPOSE HALL Job Value: $760,878 Job Description: Covered Multipurpose Hall featuring tennis court, basketball court, netball court & volleyball court. Also included in the works package is a sewerage macerator system for the complex Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . .
John Galloway David Christoffersen Paul Vickery Pierre Kessler Project Services Project Services Project Services
COWLEY BEACH FACILITY UPGRADE Job Value: $807,050 Job Description: Facility upgrade to the Dept of Defence Training Area at Cowley Beach approx. 40kms North of Tully North Queensland. The upgrade includes demolition of existing buildings and the construction of a new Training Building and a new LIA Building. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . .
John Galloway David Christoffersen Noel McPherson Pierre Kessler GHD Pty. Ltd GHD Pty. Ltd GHD Pty. Ltd
NEWPORT ON MAIN Job Value: $10.5m Job Description: 22 storey luxury residential tower comprising 22x3-bedroom units and 9 3-bedroom or penthouse units. The tower is accessed by two external glazed lifts enclosed in a glazed curtain wall. The project is located on Main Beach Parade adjacent the Broadwater and only a couple of hundred metres from Main Beach. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator/Cadet . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Leon Bowes Gerry Reid Paul David Cameron Chisholm Nicol Bornhorst Ward Bornhorst Ward Rider Hunt BCA Consulting
NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK SOUTHPORT Job Value: $3.05m Job Description: Design & construction of a new two level bank, including dual level carparking facilities, to be occupied by the National Australia Bank in Scarborough Street, Southport. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Services Firm: . . . . . . Mechanical Services Firm: . . . . Hydraulic Services Firm: . . . . . .
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Len White Dave Smythe Darryl Morris Paul David Nettleton Tribe Weathered Howe Weathered Howe James Design James Design James Design
JOBS UPDATE with
Barry Butterworth THE MARK BAR @ TOOMBUL Job Value: $ 1.5m Job Description: Bar & Restaurant fitout, including mezzanine dance floor and offices, sports bet and separate bottle shop. Project brief is to create a fitout “not seen before” – interpreted to mean, “not built before”. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Consultants:. . . . . . . . Other: Theme Consultants: . . . . . . . . . PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
James Foreman James Foreman Mike Tickner Len White James Foreman Parups Waring MPN Consulting Ashburner Francis Three Bald Men Mansfield Corporation
GLENMEAD VILLAGE NURSING HOME Job Value: $8m Job Description: Erection and completion of a 70 bed extension complex comprising of 7 new buildings complete with all services and landscaping. Commencement May 2003. Completion February 2004. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Cairns Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . .
Gordon Akkerman Richard Field Colin Ford Ralph Power Pty Ltd GHD Pty Ltd GHD Pty Ltd Douglas Stark Pty Ltd
P&O AUSTRALIAN RESORTS Job Value: $ 3.25m Job Description: Works to four resorts – Silky Oaks, Lizard Island, Bedarra Island and Dunk Island. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Barry Butterworth / Richard Field Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Os Blacker / Paul York Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Mal Ashford / Paul Pereria / Noel O’brien Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Paul DeJong Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Trevor Bruiners / Barry Butterworth Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pike Withers / Brenchley Architects Pty Ltd Structural Engineering Firm: . . . ACOR Consultants Electrical Firm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q Electrical
CUTTING EDGE POST Job Value: $8.195m Job Description: Partial demolition of existing building and construction of a new four storey office building. Due for completion in October 2003 Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Services Firm: . . . . . Landscape: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neil Bladen Ross Durey Brent Nowland Glen Evans Richard Kirk ABC ABC Rider Hunt DMA DMA McKendry Rein Petersen Terrain
COOKING OIL RECOVERY – FISHERMAN ISLANDS Job Value: $2m Job Description: Construction of new premises for the transfer and upgrade of operations for the Associated Oils process plant. The project consists of 1200sqm of buildings, 3,500sqm of hardstand and 30 storage and heating tanks up to 200,000 litres each. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Kris Leck Kris Leck Shane Tyson Anthony Stibbard Auscad Drafting Peter Knight & Associates Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Ralph Engineering Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Design Group
RIVER EDGE CIVIL WORKS STAGE 3 Job Value: $3.275m Job Description: Civil works including laying of roads, installation of main services, installation of street lighting and street scaping, construction of river front feature public access walkway, construction of a 28 housing lot subdivision Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matt Abel Brock Henderson Rob McAneney Paul David Cox Rayner McWilliams McWilliams Rider Hunt NDY
EDGE APARTMENTS Job Value: $10.945m Job Description: Design & Construction of 53 apartments, 2 duplexes and associated headworks at 29 Oxford Street, Bulimba Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Design Coordinator: . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . .
Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Architect . . . . . . . . . Building Certifier . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matt Abel Rob McAneney Brock Henderson Wayne Evans, Keith Melksham, Kevin Whittaker, Mick Rogers Andrew Cash Paul David Cox Rayner McWilliams McWilliams Rider Hunt NDY Gillespies Certis
BIO MEDICAL FACILITY Job Value: $725,000 Job Description: Refurbishment and extension to existing facility for Q-Build. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . .
Neil McLeod Neil McLeod Alan Matthews Glen Evans Parups Waring Bornhorst and Ward WT Partnership
MERIDIAN HOTEL Job Value: $2.4m Job Description: Hotel refurbishment for the Thomas Hotel Group in Hurstville Sydney. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical / Mechanical and Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Neil McLeod Mike Franks Neil McLeod Trevor Bruiners Project Leaders SCP (Sydney) George Floth Pty Ltd
THE MERIDIAN Job Value: $3.6m Job Description: 19 twin key units in Port Douglas, FRP structure with 200mm masonry walls. Finished in ceramic tiles, plasterboard internally with brickwall and paint externally. Eight spas to balconies. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Richard Field Paul York Doug Mitchell Paul DeJong Pierre Kessler Pacific Architects Consortium CMG Engineers CMG Engineers Rawlinsons SPA Electrical
WINDSONG CALOUNDRA Job Value: $9.8m Job Description: 12 storey 39 units with 2 penthouses with landscaping, pool, gym, sauna and spas. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Services Firm: . . . . . . Mechanical Services Firm: . . . . Hydraulic Services Firm: . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dean Reilly Peter Gill Conon Beale Young Architects (Eriko Kawaramoto) SP Consulting Engineers (Scott Pinkstone) Lincolne Scott (Fay Nunn) Lincolne Scott (John Whitmore) Brian Burnett & Assoc (Brian Burnett)
RIGHTBANK APARTMENTS
PUMICESTONE BLUE – CALOUNDRA
Job Value: $15.4m Job Description: Design & Construction of 80 apartments and associated headworks at 55 Oxford Street, Bulimba
Job Value: $14m Job Description: 53 units plus six retail outlets in Bullock Street, Caloundra. Design & Construction consists of 12 levels and two basement levels of carpark.
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Design Coordinator: . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Architect . . . . . . . . . Building Certifier . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matt Abel Matt Abel Clay Hart Trent Giles David Warner Paul David Cox Rayner McWilliams McWilliams Rider Hunt NDY Gillespies Certis
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Services Consultant: . Mech. Services Consultant:. . . . Hydraulic Services Firm: . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Communications: . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Ron Pearse Tony Elliott Harry White Planit Architects Alliance Design Group Ash Burner Francis Ash Burner Francis Acor Consultants Blades Project Services Don Townson Communications Landscaping: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terrain Consultants
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Social Club hits the big smoke THE Ladies’ Social Club trip this year involved a journey to Sydney for the Gay & Lesbian Mardis Gras and a visit to project leader, Julian French’s Nest Apartments site at Zetland. Fun was had by all with great shopping, good food, delicious drinks Some of the ladies met up with past company member, Sara (far left), who now & exquisite massages. lives in Sydney. Others include (l-r) Margaret, Karen, Shelley, Allison and Cheryl.
The last laugh – but $100 yet to come!
Audrey Stewart gets a massage while dining at Zenbu restaurant.
by Sharon Burgess WHILE in Sydney, some of the Ladies’ Social Club members met a couple of Hutchies’ chaps in a cafe down the road from the Zetland Building Site. The workers were on their morning smoko break and the ladies were having breakfast after a strenuous weekend of shop-
ping, partying and Mardis Gras. We got chatting to these chaps about who they worked for, what they were building etc. These guys were very polite and informative (a credit to Hutchies in the PR Department). Without letting on who they were, they asked if they could visit the site, only to be told “sorry, it’s not possible”. Even when pushed, these guys remained polite but still denying ladies access to the site. Unable to resist, the ladies said that all things are possible and
bet the guys $100 they could visit the site. Imagine the guys’ surprise when they arrived back from their break to find, not only the ladies on site but also Julian (project manager) showing them around and explaining the job. Remember this lesson well guys. It’s very expensive to tell a lady she can’t do something. So be gentlemen and send the ladies their $100 towards next year’s “Hutchies Ladies’ Weekend Away Fund”.
The girls inspect Hutchies’ Nest Apartments Zetland site in Sydney with project leader, Julian French.
HATCHED & MATCHED Michael Chappell and fiancé Rob and Donna Rose Danielle. McAneney. THE Social Club enjoyed a night out recently to the Twelfth Night Theatre. The theatre play was a comedy called “Funny Money”. It was also an historic Hutchies’ event – with everyone well behaved!
Starting to get the message ABOVE: Healthy little Mary Hutchinson was born to Scott and Mary-Jeanne on March 26. Proud older brothers, Kenneth, Jack and Terrence are already looking after their little sister. LEFT: Sam and Sonja Mangano recently married at Saint Ignatius, Toowong, Brisbane, followed by a honeymoon to Brampton Island.
HUTCHIES’ Signage Policy is a very important part of the company’s operation and, in Toowoomba, the office has been working hard to educate foremen to take pride in the appearance of their sites and to identify the project as a Hutchies’ job. This photo from the Garden City is proof that the message is at least half way there. Just as well they read plans the right way up!
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Lifesaver for foundation HUTCHIES’ spread of offices and building activity along the Queensland coastline, from Cairns to the Tweed, has resulted in a corporate donation of $50,000 to the Queensland Surf Life Saving Foundation. The funding will assist in the acquisition of rescue gear and equipment; community surf safety programs and development of membership.
Workplace Health and Safety ... not! A RECENT message from our friends at Kinco, in Arkansas, was a timely reminder that good Workplace Health & Safety pursued on our sites in Australia is not yet universal. Here are some creative, but foolish, examples categorised as “Worst American Safety Practices”, which are self-explanatory.
SCRATCH-ITS compliments of
HUTCHINSON BUILDERS If your Hutchie Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner!
• To claim your prize call Hutchies (07) 3376 4044
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Close shave for James JAMES Blacket participated in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave for a Cure. Hutchies sponsored the effort to raise funds for leukaemia research and patient support.
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Feb 2004
Gem of a project revives old railway goods yards AN old railway goods yard at Coffs Harbour, in northern New South Wales, is being converted into a $25million residential development. Hutchies has started construction on Ocean Gem, a 64-apartment complex, which is the biggest residential development in Coffs Harbour in almost 15 years. The former banana loading yards overlooks Coffs Harbour’s waterfront district. At the ceremonial sod turning, Coffs Harbour Mayor, Jenny Bonfield, described Ocean Gem as very significant, as the gateway to the revitalised Jetty Precinct. She said Ocean Gem would bring a new level of sophistication to the city. Hutchies undertook the Ocean Gem development with Phil Hanna and Lindsay Kaynes, of Armidale-based New England Properties. Mr Hanna said the development recognised the Jetty Precinct as a “people friendly” residential and recreational area in sharp contrast to its commercial and industrial origins. He praised the input of Council planning staff in the three-storey, four block complex, which occupies one third of a site bounded by Harbour Drive and the North Coast railway line. Although construction of the complex will not be completed until July 2004, all units already have been sold for between $300,000 and $450,000.
The Ocean Gem site overlooking Coffs Harbour’s picturesque Jetty Precinct.
RIGHT: Coffs Harbour Mayor, Jenny Bonfield, turns the first sod of the Ocean Gem project while (from left) Phil Hanna, Uncle Ken, Lindsay Kaynes and Scott Hutchinson look on.
Fun in the run HUTCHIES again had entrants in last year’s Bridge to Brisbane run. Some of the Hutchie crew who ran include (from left, rear) Os Blacker, Courtney Rees, Jon Wood, Barry Butterworth, John Gaggin, (front) Jennifer Brock, Jason Williams, Teresa and Neal Jenkinson.
Housing wins awards SINCE launching into the home building market with the opening of the Tropical Design Display Home in Townsville, Hutchies’ housing division has gone from strength to strength, with 15 contracts signed since July 2003. In recognition of the quality of the company display home, Queensland Master Builders Association presented Hutchies with the Best Display Home Award over $200,000. To top this off, Hutchies also won the Delfin Lend Lease Best Display Home Northern Australia (Cairns, Darwin and Townsville).
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RIGHT: Matt Foley MP (right) and Scott Hutchinson inspect progress on the Environment Centre.
From the Managing Director
Focus on working Greg Quinn within our capacity
Artist’s impression of Oxley Creek Common project, which will make 120 ha of vacant State Government land accessible to the public.
Public access to waterfront land HUTCHIES has played a major role in converting a former Department of Primary Industries research station site at Rocklea, in Brisbane’s south western suburbs, into a popular and versatile community resource. Oxley Creek Common project will make almost 120 hectares of vacant land accessible to the public. Stage One of the Queensland Government project improved accessibility through the land and to Oxley Creek with the inclusion of walking and bike tracks, a pontoon for canoe enthusiasts, picnic spots and parking of cars and buses. Hutchies’ work on the project included vehicle access from Sherwood Road and construction of an environment centre, including office, meeting place and storage facilities. Other features of Stage One included formalisation of low-key rights of way to
allow pedestrian and cyclist access; disability access to the canoe launching facilities; amphitheatre; picnic area and interpretative signage. Former local State Government member and Minister for Employment, Training and Youth, Matt Foley, inspected progress on the initial stage of the community parkland project and officially opened the precinct in mid-November. Mr Foley said the project took advantage of a very special asset, Oxley Creek and environs, transforming it into attractive community parkland with a country feel while encouraging a level of activity appropriate for the site and its neighbours. “Ultimately, making nearly 120 hectares of vacant land accessible to the public, will give new life to this particular part of suburban Brisbane and link ruralstyle parkland with surrounding suburbs in a highly-constructive way,” he said.
IN buoyant times, such as we are now experiencing, it becomes very apparent that a builder is only as good as its people. Currently, there is an overwhelming industry demand for management personnel at all levels together with major shortages in many of the key trades. Combined, these two factors place a lot of pressure on industry to perform. Holding prices firm and getting jobs completed on time take on a whole new meaning in environments such as this. Hutchies is very focused at the moment ensuring it only takes on work when it knows it has the right people to undertake the project. We have a wealth of great people in the Hutchies’ team and we are carefully allocating project opportunities to ensure we don’t get over stretched. Unfortunately, this has an adverse impact with some of our clients, as we are having to say ‘no’ in some circumstances, because we just can’t service their project. At the end of the day, we believe we are better off saying ‘no’ at the front end, rather than risking a project going wrong down the track. We’re really happy with the calibre of the Hutchies’ team and intend to look after them by ensuring we only take on what they can handle. – Greg Quinn, Managing Director
Sad farewell to former employee May Hendry JACK Hutchinson received a letter recently from David Hendry, who sadly advised that his mother, Elizabeth May Hendry, had passed away, aged 87 years and seven months. May, as she was known, will be remembered by many Hutchies’ people as having worked with the company for 30 years. She joined Hutchies in 1945, working firstly at South Brisbane and later when the office was relocated to the Paddington Plaza building. May was quick to remind any listener that, in her day, all wage calculations were done in her head and the men on the job knew that, if May had calculated their
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wages, the wages would be correct! She was proud of the colour television set presented to her by workmates on her retirement, and that television lasted May for 20 years. In his letter, David said Hutchies remained a huge part of May’s life. “She was keenly interested in the firm’s progress and she looked forward to receiving Hutchies’ Truth,” David said. “She would pore through it, reading it several times and showing her visitors proudly, saying: ‘This is where I used to work’. “In the latter months, she was not able to scratch the ‘scratchits’ but eagerly had
me undertake the task for her, always hoping her luck would be in. “Jack, she often recounted a time when you visited her and times of Christmas gatherings which she loved to attend. Only her frailness prevented her attendance. “I would like to say ‘Thank you’ for all you did for May and for all that you and the firm meant to her. She was a proud but humble ex-employee. I do hope that you, too, would have counted May as a faithful employee.” All at Hutchies express deepest sympathy to David with the passing of his mother, May.
HUTCHIES’
A touch of class
Building sites and Chamber Music recitals are as far apart as anyone could imagine, but they moved a step closer together recently, with Hutchies’ sponsorship of Townsville’s Chamber Music Festival. HUTCHIES won two High Commendation Awards in the Australian Institute of Building Excellence Awards. The awards were for Building and Construction $500,000 to $2.5million, presented to Barry Butterworth, on behalf of Allan Mathews, Russell Fryer and Conon Beale for the Taringa Central Refurbishment; and
MANY of Hutchies’ clients have been company guests at events such as Splendour in the Grass at Byron Bay, Livid Festival on the Gold Coast or Big Day Out in Brisbane. But for those who prefer something more sedate, Townsville’s Australian Chamber Music Festival could be the answer. Hutchies has agreed to sponsor the Chamber Music Festival ... and add it to the company’s diversity of entertainment for clients. This move doesn’t mean Scott has matured musically overnight, but just open to suggestion from good client Bob Bryant, from Leyshon Developments, who told him about the Festival. “Bob was really into it and suggested we add the Chamber Music Festival as a venue for our clients,” Scott said. “We’re right into Townsville, which we believe has huge potential.”
AIB Excellence Awards Building and Construction $25 to $50 million, presented to Paul Gourley, on behalf of Barry Butterworth, for the Craggy Range Winery, New Zealand. Ray Balladone collected a High Commendation for Citigate II in the State Awards.
North Queensland Award HUTCHIES’ Cairns team celebrated receiving a trophy for work done on the James Cook University at the recent Queensland Master Builders Association awards dinner in Cairns. Councillor Deirdre Ford, AM, and Col Ford are shown with the team and the trophy. The team is (from left) Julianne, Melissa, Adam, Kate, Paul, Val, Gordon, Trent, Richard and Peter.
From left, Bob Bryant (Leyshon), Jack and June Hutchinson and Kay Bryant at the Festival.
Retirement after four decades
Teamwork highlighted in architect magazine
A MAJOR outback Queensland tourist attraction, constructed by Hutchies, recently featured in the prestigious Architects Australia magazine, highlighting the need for teamwork on a building project. The Lark Quarry Dinosaur Trackways (110k south west of Winton) is the world’s largest fossilised dinosaur stampede track and recorded the event
which occurred 93 millions years ago, for public viewing today. The isolation of the site accounts for why it remained hidden until discovered by a opal fossicker 30 years ago, and also explains why its design and construction was so complex. The article highlighted the importance of designers working with builders at the early stage of a project.
GREG Quinn represented Hutchies at a farewell for Garry May who retired from the State Government’s Department of Public Works after four decades’ service. Greg is pictured with Gary and Executive Coordinator, Margaret Carew, at the farewell hosted by the Minister, Hon Robert Schwarten, and the Director General, Mal Grierson.
Bluewater on the horizon HUTCHIES is hard at work on the construction of Bluewater, a $25 million Cairns development which will include 183 parcels of land with canal and marina access. Pictures show the construction site as it is today and what is envisaged for the future.
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Constructor of the Year, Peter McIntyre, with Scott and Jack Hutchinson.
Hutchies’ teams celebrated the end of the year with Christmas parties throughout Queensland and New South Wales. In Brisbane, the traditional break-up celebrations (pictured above), included acknowledgement of five and 10 years’ service and Constructor of the Year.
Winning streak at RegattaFest 2003
Five year service recipients with their fishing rods. L-R: Karen White, Dave Smythe, John Trevethan, Scott Hutchinson (presenting awards), Mal Johnson, Shane Tyson, Glen Thrupp, Dane Farmer, Harry White.
Ten year service recipients with their leather jackets. L-R: Jason Williams, Scott Hutchinson (presenting awards), Al Gundy, Jack Hutchinson (presenting awards), Barry Connolly, Kevin Hall.
HUTCHIES had a winning streak at the 2003 RegattaFest, which had stockbrokers, lawyers, builders and chief executives take to the water for rowing glory. Hutchies’ crews won the Men’s Eight and the ConHutchie rowers included L-R: Richard Graham, Jon Wood, James struction/IndustForeman, Chris McEvoy, Scott Hutchinson, Jennifer Brock, Owen rial Eight and Valmadre, Beccy Norton, Ben Young and Leon Bowes. came second in the Regatta Hotel Platinum Eight. The big winner of the day was the Surf Life Saving Foundation, which was the beneficiary of the event. It was a very successful charity day, with 80 teams competing – an increase of 30 on last year’s inaugural race. RIGHT: Hutchies’ entrant Lauren Arthur won Miss RegattaFest 2003.
Wedding belles Apprentices of the Year HUTCHIE Toowoomba carpentry apprentice, Daniel Cooper, (centre, at front) won the Apprentice of the Year Award 2003 for Downs and Western Queensland in the Regional Apprentices of the Year scheme. The Apprentice of the Year Award acknowledges apprentices achieving excellence in their fields.
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LEFT: Craig & Jeannette Simpson. RIGHT: James & Vicky Stark.
HUTCHIES’
L-R: Len White, Don Lindo & Peter Barnett.
Shown at the celebrations are (from left) Margaret Ford, Brett Smith and Michelle Ashcroft.
• Hutchies’ Northern New South Wales crew celebrated Christmas at Casuarina Beach “Sandbar”. From left, Michael Crossin, Linda Cullen, Karen White and Wayne Cullen.
Builders back to school
MEMBERS of Hutchies’ crew working on Urban Properties’ River Edge development at Bulimba in Brisbane went back to school recently during their rostered time off. But they were there to give, not receive. The builders gave up their free time to landscape an area of the Morningside State School. Site Manager, Terry Bowden, said Hutchies always tried to give something to the local community when it was working on a big project. “Builders generally come in, make a big mess for a year, then leave it looking beautiful. Meanwhile, for the community it’s a big struggle for that year,” Terry said. Hutchies contacted the member for Bulimba, Pat Purcell, to find a job that needed doing in the community and it was decided to landscape an area beside the tennis courts at the school. Another benefit to the local area is 200 workers regularly invading local takeaways during meal breaks. The River Edge development includes 270 one, two and three bedroom apartments and townhouses, a 2.2 ha park and a river boardwalk.
The kids enjoyed their own Christmas party with Santa as special guest.
Babies@ Hutchies RIGHT: Peter Kelly holding his seventh child – Kynan, born September 13.
Newly arrived Mary June Hutchinson.
~ OTHER ARRIVALS ~
• Harry and Rebecca White brought Charlie Dickson White into the world on September 22. • James and Melanie Foreman have another baby boy, Elliot, to play with Baxter.
Dave and Nat Wooly, with Jason, born September 15.
RIGHT: Kassy Wallace, who recently left Hutchies, gave birth to Elizabeth Lee Wallace-Andrews. Pictured is proud dad Jason with Elizabeth Lee.
Long service for barbeque bequeathed to school MIDDLE Park State School is the real winner of a barbeque that Project Manager, Kris Leck, won at a lunch function he attended on behalf of Hutchies. Kris kindly donated his prize to the school and it was put into service at the annual fete, which raised money for school needs. The barbeque should give long service to the school thanks to Kris and Hutchies.
Helping hand to world championships HUTCHIES’ sponsorship helped Kade Greenland, of Toowong Rowing Club, compete in the Junior World Rowing Championships held at Schinias in Greece.
Kade and three members of Brisbane’s Commercial Rowing Club were selected to man the Junior Men’s Quad Scull.
• John & Debbie Gaggin and Jodie & Neville Langer enjoyed a night at the races when the Social Club attended Silks Restaurant at Albion Raceway.
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JOB REPORTS
COLES SUPERMARKET – TOWNSVILLE Job Value: $6,580,000 Job Description: Tilt panel / blockwork structure featuring a Coles Supermarket with a mall and 11 specialty shops on the first floor. A basement carpark consisting of approximately 117 car spaces and including a new Ergon Energy substation. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . John Galloway Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . David Christoffersen Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Noel O’Brien Design Manager: . . . . . . . . . . Harry White Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Michael Connolly Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Planit Architects Structural Engineering Firm:. . BMD Consulting Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . BMD Consulting Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . K&A Surveyors Electrical & Mechanical Consultants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Design
IKON APARTMENTS – INDOOROOPILLY Job Value: $7,200,000 Job Description: This is a new 10 level apartment block comprising 48 units and some retail space in Station Rd, Indooroopilly. After some time was lost in the ground, Hutchies was asked by Honeycombes Construction to take over the management of the project from July. It is currently running well with completion expected by the end of January. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Jason Williams Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Christophe Jouvencon Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Alan Uhlmann Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Andy Baksheev Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Planit Architects Structural Engineering Firm:. . BMD Consulting Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . Douglas Stark
KINGSCLIFF SHOPPING VILLAGE Job Value: $5.4m Job Description: New Action Supermarket with eight new specialty shops, as well as refurbishment of existing shopping centre, new carpark, landscaping and infrastructure works. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Russell Dobson Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Jeffrey Back Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Michael Crossin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Fulton Trotter Structural Engineering Firm:. . O’Shea & Partners Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Martin Findlater & Associates Electrical Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Eustace & Associates
MAINWARING APARTMENTS Job Value: $12m Job Description: Design & Construct of 60 two bedroom apartments with on site manager at Casuarina Beach. The resort has a 25m swimming pool, children’s pool, gymnasium, tennis courts and is headquarters for Surfing Australia. A licensed restaurant, offices and shop are also within the complex. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Mark Phillips Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Alan Pillay Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Troy Jennings Hutchies Structures Foreman: Glen Winters / Joel Smith Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Paul David Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . John Mainwaring & Associates Structural Engineering Firm:. . Salmon McKeague Partnership Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . McWilliam Consulting Engineers
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JOBS UPDATE with
Barry Butterworth Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . Gray Robinson & Cotterill Electrical & Mechanical Consultants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Design Building Certifier:. . . . . . . . . . Certis Building Certification
OCEAN GEM Job Value: $14.7m Job Description: Design & Construct of 64 two and three bedroom units, swimming pools and commercial precinct at Coffs Harbour. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Mark Phillips Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Peter Cheel Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Jim Thacker Hutchies Structures Foreman: Tony Miller Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Michael Crossin Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . Blade Project Services Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Cottee Parker Architects Structural Engineering Firm:. . Bruce Lemcke Engineering Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Concept Engineering Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . Page Kirkland Electrical Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Consulting Engineers Building Certifier:. . . . . . . . . . McCarthy Consulting Group
38 PACIFIC PARADE BILINGA Job Value: $3m Job Description: Seven levels consisting of seven luxury three bedroom apartments on a beachfront position at Pacific Parade, Bilinga. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Russell Dobson Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . John Timmis Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Trent Giles Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . Glen Bennett Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton Hayes Hendersen Structural Engineering Firm:. . Weathered Howe Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Weathered Howe Electrical Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . Hasthill
POTTSVILLE BOWLS CLUB Job Value: $1.15m Job Description: Extension & refurbishment to the Pottsville Bowls Club. The works provided a new TAB/sports bar area, external beer garden and refurbished interior of club. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Mark Phillips Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . John Timmis Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Damien Blackley Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Wayne Cullen Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Glen Petersen Architect Structural Engineering Firm:. . Cozens Regan Williams Prove . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraul/Mech/Elect:. . . . . . . . Arkeda Consulting Building Certifier:. . . . . . . . . . Mark Stapleton & Associates
RAMADA RIVERSIDE APARTMENTS BALLINA Job Value: $12.5m Job Description: Ramada Resort consists of 33 one to three bedroom strata title units overlooking the Richmond River. There is also a restaurant, lounge and bar, indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, shops, under-
FAST... and CONVENIENT! HUTCHIES recently completed a retail development at Upper Mount Gravatt in Brisbane one month ahead of schedule. The Night Owl convenience centre was developed by Gold Coast property industry figure, Ross McKinnon, and Gold Coast investors, Tony and Jenny Rae. The centre was an immediate success with tenants including Night Owl, Pizza Hut, Fitzy’s bottle ground carpark and commercial tenancies within the complex. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Alex Seydel Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Brett Smith Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Peter Barnett Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Wayne Cullen Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Logan Bald Partnerships Structural Engineering Firm:. . Ardill Payne & Partners Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Ardill Payne & Partners Hydraulics Engineer: . . . . . . . Ross Wilkinson & Associates Electrical Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . Webb Consulting Building Certifier:. . . . . . . . . . Nowlan Bryant Building Surveyors
URBAN QUARTER APARTMENTS – TOWNSVILLE Job Value: $16.4m (total of two stages) Job Description: Urban Quarter Units are the first of many proposed by Honeycombes for the Townsville City Centre. The project has 136 units in five separate buildings ranging from 3 to 9 levels with tennis court, two swimming pools and extensive landscaping along the waterfront. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Jason Williams Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Jeff Terry Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Plan-it Structural Engineering Firm:. . BMD Consulting Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . Douglas Stark Finance:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doug Ireland Financial Services
VILLAGE LIFE – GLADSTONE Job Value: $2,800,000 Job Description: Construction of a 52-bed retirement village which includes communal and recreational facilities for residents.
shop, Subway and video outlet. Mr McKinnon said the development had been designed to meet a need in the Upper Mount Gravatt area for a quick access convenience centre with easy parking. “It offers a quick alternative to the Garden City Shopping Centre or, alternatively, obviates the need for shoppers to find a car park on Logan Road, which can be very difficult during peak hours,” he said. Job Description: A six level apartment block with 21 two and three bedroom units including three sub penthouses and a luxury penthouse at Ivory Street, Tweed Heads. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Russell Dobson Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Alan Pillay Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Glen Winters Hutchies Structures Foreman: Joel Smith Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Wayne Cullen Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Pat Twohill Structural Engineering Firm:. . Cozens Regan Williams Prove Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . Napier & Blakeley Electrical Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Eustace & Associates Building Certifier:. . . . . . . . . . Mark Stapleton & Associates
YAMBA SHOPPING FAIR Job Value: $450,000 Job Description: Continuing on from the amenities refurbishment, this project consists of the construction of new free standing coffee shop, renovation of two existing shops, retiling of the mall area surrounding the new coffee shop and installation of stainless steel and glazed balustrading. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Mark Phillips Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Peter Cheel Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Don Lindo Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Glen Bennett Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . Capminster Property Corporation Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Bond & Associates
MERIDIAN APARTMENTS Job Value: $3,600,000 Job Description: Completed in September, developers, Jon and Lillian Nagun, are pleased with their first Port Douglas development with Hutchies.
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Rob Weymouth Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Matt Nielsen Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Ron Colefax Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Rob Weymouth Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Bruce Gow & Associates Structural Engineering Firm:. . Bruce Lemcke & Associates Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Concept Engineering
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Richard Field Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . Douglas Stark Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Paul York Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Doug Mitchell Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Paul de Jong Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . PAC Architect Primary Consultant: . . . . . . . . SPA Engineers
WATERFRONT CAFÉ BALLINA
Job Value: $8,400,000 Job Description: This 70 room extension to an existing complex is due for completion in February 2004. Project Manager Richard Field is working closely with the clerk of works, John Kelly, to meet Blue Nurses’ exacting standards.
Job Value: $ 350,000 Job Description: Waterfront Café alongside the Richmond River. This publicly tendered project forms part of the Ballina Shire Council city streetscape upgrade. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Alex Seydel Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Dave Pardon Hutchies Cost Planner:. . . . . . Glen Bennett Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Ballina Shire Council
WATERLINE APARTMENTS Job Value: $6.9m
GLENMEAD VILLAGES
Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Gordon Akkerman Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . Paul de Jong Hutchies Project Manager: . . Richard Field Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Graham and Dempsey Hydraulic Consultant:. . . . . . . Cochrane MRP
HUTCHIES’
TRAVELLING UNDIES
The whereabouts of these two un-named entrants is more dubious. It looks like the Sahara, but a couple of Hutchies’ boys swear it is on the beach at Bedarra Island. Regardless, we have a confirmed sighting that they are wearing genuine Hutchies’ g-strings and that wins a prize.
We can guarantee that Lloyd Dunn, Project Strategies, did promenade through Paris in his Hutchies’ Undies, with the Arc de Triumphe being a dead giveaway.
Ian McFarlane, monkeying around in Gibraltar.
A Formal affair at Moreton...
Another two unidentified entrants prove they also are wearing the genuine article. EDITOR’S NOTE: Unidentified winners are great because they look good, but save on the prizes!
Hutchies once again made its annual pilgrimage to Moreton Island. As this was a formal, each member had to bring a date.
Len White’s partner wasn’t up to his usual standard.
ABOVE: Darryl Morris set out to attract the attention of a coy Bill Lenehan.
ABOVE: Very debonair pair, Matthew Mooney (architect) and Chris Everding (Hassels Architects) prove that architects do have class. Obviously very much in love, Rosco and his partner couldn’t keep their hands off each other. Al Gundy ... the morning after.
RIGHT: Darryl recovered quickly from rejection and made a move on Damien Berkett wearing a stunning “lady in red” formal gown, who summoned up courage to face the encounter.
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Luxury “thinking” apartments LA CORNICHE luxury apartments, constructed by Hutchies in Sydney, will do all the thinking for its new owners. When residents enter the building, with key or security access card, the lift will be automatically called and lights in the foyer and relevant level hallway will turn on making entry safe and comfortable. Blinds will open and lights at pre-set levels will gradually turn on to light the way into the apartment. A range of standard scenes is programmed into the system. The away mode is activated when the front door is armed – designated lights will turn off, blinds shut and air conditioning and music is switched off. If residents do not return home by a designated time, lighting, blinds and music can be activated to create the lived-in look. The goodnight mode turns off the main lights, closes blinds and dims bathroom and hallway lights to 30 per cent. Panic mode activates all internal and external lights. Other systems that can be automatically controlled include DVD, video, satellite and free to air television, irrigation, floor heating, heated towel rails, air conditioning and internet.
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Thanks, Hutchies! MEMBERS of the Under 12A Springwood rugby league team thank Hutchies for its support during the recent season. The team finished minor Premiers for the second year running, and are now hungry for the Premiership next season. Watch out for the mighty Springwood Tigers in 2004.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
JUNE 2004
New internal linings teams win Hutchies’ projects
SINCE its beginnings in mid 2003, Hutchies Internal Linings (HIL), has become a highly successful and valuable component of the organisation. HIL is the company’s internal sheeting contractor, with team leader, Dave Liebke, contract administrator, Melinda Fritz, and estimator, Shane Rush. As the internal walls and ceilings division of Hutchinson Builders, HIL has been kept busy working on Hutchies’ projects and offering assistance to other builders with defect work on a contract basis by supplying manpower on many projects from a few hours to a few days. HIL remains competitive against outside contractors. However, it is not Hutchies’ intention to use HIL for more than around 10% of its walls and ceilings requirements, ensuring there is plenty of opportunity for our traditional external contractors. HIL works with the cost planners at the design and tender stages of projects, assisting with budgets and design change cost savings. HIL site supervisors work with Hutchies’
Some of Hutchies’ HIL team.
HIL contract adminstrator Melinda Fritz.
foremen to create a smooth running job site and, wherever possible, strive to push the construction program and other trades forward. HIL currently has a team of 30 working on projects and looks forward to a positive and profitable future. Since May 2003, HIL has successfully completed and is currently constructing various projects including River Edge Apartments, Right Bank Apartments and Pavilions Apartments, all at Bulimba; Mt Gravatt shops; Jindalee Aged Care; Pacific Pines Sales Office;
Sunnymeade Nursing Home; R&R Poultry; Fisherman’s Island; QUT; Helensvale Bowls Club; Transpacific Offices at Milton; Darra Woolworths and Sandgate RSL worth a total cost of almost $5 million. HIL is targeting a number of projects to round out 2004, including: Oxford on Boadwalk Apartments, Scarborough Beach Resort, The Reach Apartments, Mt Warren Park Bi-Lo, Woolstore, Ferny Grove Shopping Centre, Upper Coomera Bi-Lo, City Gate IV and Helensvale Bowls Club.
HIL projects – The Edge Apartments and Rightbank Apartments, both at the inner Brisbane suburb of Bulimba.
HUTCHIES’
Extreme challenge for Surf Dive n Ski THE new $2.4 million retail outlet for Surf Dive N Ski, in New South Wales, has been a challenge for Hutchies’ Sydney team. The project is located in the heart of Bondi and is being constructed next to Westfield’s $780 million Bondi store redevelopment. The project involves extensive coordination with Westfield’s site management team, as access is gained along Oxford Street, which was closed to all traffic for road reconstruction during redevelopment. Council handed over jurisdiction of Oxford Street to Westfield Development for the duration of the contract and access is gained through approval of Westfield. The project is being managed on site by Geoff Fish who honed his coordination skills on the recently completed $27 million Nest Apartments Project at Victoria Park. The owners of the Surf Dive N Ski franchise in New South Wales are Tom and Bronwyn Tsipris, who have extensive experience in retail, establishing General Pant Company 15 years ago, before starting Surf Dive n Ski in New South Wales. Once completed, the Bondi outlet will be the flagship store for New South Wales.
From the
Managing Director We’ll only take on what we know we can do...
Day one of the new Bondi Surf Dive n Ski store ... the erection of hoarding and scaffolding.
Communication key for construction
FOLLOWING on from the theme of my article in the last Hutchies’ Truth, we are determined to take on only what we know we can do. But in our case, that is a lot, as we are geared to have 80 to 90 projects on the go at any given time, spread between Sydney, Cairns and westwards. One of the secrets of Hutchies’ success is the fact we directly employ a lot of people – currently about 330. The diversity of skills among our people allows us to take on just about any type of work in any price range (small or large) in just about any location. Working within our existing team structure, particularly in the currently buoyant market, is a major draw card for clients. We’re able to guarantee our clients that we won’t take on their project without a tried and proven Hutchies’ team available. While this places a natural restriction on our capacity to grow, it provides certainty to clients that we will only work within our means. If we are prepared to take on a project, it will be undertaken by an experienced Hutchies’ team. We believe this approach offers the greatest chance for success for all concerned. ~ Greg Quinn, Managing Director
Room with a (seasonal) view WITH such a diverse range of projects on the go, communication is a priority for Hutchies. To ensure teams are always in contact with colleagues and are able to access real time project information, Hutchies has created a sophisticated data network that incorporates head office, all regional offices and major building sites. At any time project staff can view job costs, budgets, workplace health and safety information and building standards, as well as communicate directly with consultants.
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To enable faster and more efficient communication, Hutchies’ building sites utilise DSL connections into a central network, enabling staff to be in constant communication with each other. The network is maintained by IT Manager, Jennifer Brock (pictured above). With a broad range of business experience and a Masters of IT, Jennifer is able to provide desktop support, network administration, and management of IT consultants, along with strategic planning for future growth.
HUTCHIES’ Townsville office has occasional water views – depending on how hard it rains during the Wet – which causes havoc on the building sites, but it does give the office staff something to look forward to during the tropical downpours.
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Principal Builder honour from Stockland Development HUTCHIES’ Sunshine Coast Division has been appointed Principal Builder by Stockland Development. Hutchies’ initial brief was to deliver 18 high quality homes to be completed for inclusion within The Boardwalk stage one release at Coolum due in October this year. The site is half way between Noosa and Mooloolaba. The homes now under construction have been individually architect designed and have a unique “beach architecture” flair. The product will set new standards for Hutchinson’s Residential Construction team. Stockland Development Manager, John Warlow, described The Boardwalk as “an up market residential estate with direct beach access”. The Boardwalk will feature typical Stockland attention to detail with a heavy emphasis on landscaping throughout the estate and private open spaces and boardwalk style walkways leading to the beach. On completion, the estate will have 255 house sites and three medium density sites which will yield around 200 units. Stockland is one of the most diversified property groups in Australia, with interests in retail, commercial, industrial and residential property investment and development.
Hutchies’ North Coast team (l-r) Brad Miller, Leon Pennell, Peter Gill, Sarah Evans and Dean Reilly. Stockland has property assets in Australia and New Zealand valued at $5.7 billion which includes 34 shopping centres with 2,600 tenants; 36 commercial office buildings with 422 tenants; 24 industrial offices and parks with 115 tenants; 81 residential development projects; and one of the leading apartment style hotel groups with 1,600 rooms under management. More The Boardwalk Coolum info at http:// www.theboardwalk.com.au/
Toowoomba hard at work on retirement
The Village Life project located in Gladstone. HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba office has developed a reputation as retirement home specialists having completed, or working on, a total of 11 projects for Village Life, with a combined value of $27.5 million. Village Life projects have been completed in Bowen, Hervey Bay, Grafton, Tamworth, Toowoomba and Gladstone. Village Life projects are currently under construction at Coffs Harbour, Toowoomba (2), Cessnock and Rockhampton.
Houses under construction at The Boardwalk.
Premier Display Home Award
HUTCHIES won the “Premier Display Home Award” for work at Riverside Gardens, Townsville, during the recent Delfin Lend Lease 2003 Grand Masters Awards. Hutchies was one of four builders at Riverside Gardens who won four out of seven categories available to builders working on Delfin Lend Lease projects in Townsville, Cairns and Darwin. Having their builders scoop four of seven possible regional awards was a great honour for Riverside Gardens and a reflection of the quality work being performed there. Riverside Gardens Project Director, Angelo Licciardello, congratulated the winning builders on their success. “This year we have seen some fantastic homes being built and people who visit our community always comment on the great variety of quality homes we have on offer,” he said. “I’d like to extend special congratulations to our winning builders, but I also want to thank all our builders for the tremendous work they have done in creating homes people want to live in. “Riverside Gardens has sold over 160 lots in the previous three months – 60 per cent of which has been snapped up by the builder market. “Our record sales have enabled us to proceed with new stages well in advance of targets and price growth is continuing to strengthen. “With new land releases every two weeks, we look forward to working closely with our building partners, who are vital to the success of our community.” Hutchies’ Housing Manager, Jim Edwards, thanked his team members for their contribution to Hutchies’ success. “The Grand Masters Awards are great because they’ve helped strengthen our relationship with Riverside Gardens,” Jim said.
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Rave race review for Outrigger crew HUTCHIES’ northern NSW team entered a crew in the recent Outrigger Corporate Challenge to raise funds for the newly established Tweed Outrigger Club and other local charities. The crew included (pictured left to right, with race organiser Kate), Wayne Cullen, Clayton Iskov, Brett Smith and Glen Winters. They finished in the top five, thanks to their superb physical condition developed on Hutchies’ building sites. The crew hadn’t raised a sweat when photographed with Kate ... but, maybe that was before the race!
Vision for women at Crystal Awards HUTCHIES was a sponsor of the annual Crystal Vision Awards conducted by the National Association of Women in Construction, which is an international organisation with the mission to promote and improve the construction industry by the advancement of women within it. Hutchies enjoyed free exposure at the awards when the Master of Ceremony dropped his pants to reveal Hutchies’ undies. Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, attended the awards with Courtney Rees (pictured) and others.
Happy Birthday, Kevin PROMINENT property developer, Kevin Miller, of Property Solutions, and creator of the now famous James Street precinct, in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, recently turned 50 and celebrated in the popular party precinct with a party at the Citygate Building, completed by Hutchies in December 2003.
Tim goes for six after bowling his maiden over HELENA Ferguson is in for an interesting life as her wedding photo demonstrates. Tim and Helena had their wedding ceremony at St Peter’s Cathedral, Adelaide, followed by the reception at the Adelaide Oval, where Tim took the opportunity to hit a six into the Members’ Stand. Tim also is an international flying disc competitor (Frisbee) which should have made for an interesting honeymoon.
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Estimator of the Year
HUTCHIES’ Estimator of the Year 2003 was won by Mick Connolly (left) who received his award from Paul David.
Community thankyou for Ray
Hutchies’ Ray Scobie was recently presented with a Community Development Award for his involvement in creation of a home for the Benarrawa Community Development Association at Graceville in Brisbane. The Association will provide centre-based development and support services for the local community. Ray’s caring approach to the project and its owners resulted in the citation which reads: “We recognise and thank you for your valuable contribution to building a just, welcoming and inclusive community.”
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LEFT: Hutchies supported Jon Hopper, from Property Solutions, in his quest to raise money for leukaemia cure research.
Hutchies’ entire Townsville crew did the crop for the cure.
The kindest cut of all...
BILL Henley and Barry Davidson, from Hutchies in Toowoomba, receive their long service fishing rods from Robert Weymouth.
RIGHT: Hutchies’ site foreman, Shane Tyson, shaved his head for the cause.
HUTCHIES’ Townsville crew threw its weight behind the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave, to support the 6500 Australians diagnosed each year with leukaemia or a blood related disorder. Their efforts raised $8500 for the cause. Housing Manager, Jim Edwards, said it was great to see so many staff and associates support the event. North Queensland team leader, John Galloway, said he would shave his head too if they raised an extra $1500, so the event created a lot of interest in the office.
Family extensions BABIES sometimes get mixed up at the hospital, so it’s not surprising that sometimes they get mixed up in Hutchies’ Truth. This baby (left) isn’t Mary June Hutchinson, as indicated in the last edition, it is actually Grant and Julie Le Boutillier’s little daughter, Charli. Apologies to all concerned. NOTE: Scott “proof-read” the last Truth and didn’t pick up that it wasn’t his baby!
ABOVE: Beautiful Taylah was born on Good Friday to Melissa and Stuart Henderson – all doing well and settling into routine. LEFT: Little Charlie is the gorgeous son of Harry and Rebecca White – already behaving and eating his veggies!
Big Day Out...
Some of Hutchies’ Northern New South Wales people joined the crowd (below) to enjoy Big Day Out. Rhonda and Vicki (below centre) took up seats in the dress circle, where Vicki soon became a star attraction (far right).
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DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSE 26,000m2 – GAVEN Job Value: $11.5m Job Description: The project will be constructed using concrete tilt up wall panels and post tensioned slabs to expedite the construction. Hutchinson Builders is closely involved in the design of economic state of the art fire services to meet special code requirements on smoke exhaust and fire control for a building of this size. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Client Project Management: . .
Alex Seydel Brett Smith Peter Gordon Michael Crossin Kar Design & Drafting Services Pty Ltd O’Shea & Partners Pty Ltd O’Shea & Partners Pty Ltd Peter Eustale & Associates O’Shea & Partners Pty Ltd
LOT 17, CAITHNESS COURT MIDDLE RIDGE Job Value: $400,000 Job Description: Lot 17, Caithness Court is situated in the newly developed “Trentwood” Estate in prestigious Middle Ridge Toowoomba. Much time and effort has been put into the fine tuning and attention to detail required. Working very closely with the clients this project is expected to result in a dream home when completed. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Martin Cook Greg Inwood Danny Charlesworth Design Works RMA & Associates RMA & Associates SJH Electrical
LOURDES HOME FOR THE AGED DEVELOPMENT Job Value: $8.6m Job Description: The project involves the construction of two new 42 bed nursing home complexes and four central common areas. The new works involve the integration of both services and building works into the existing complex. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Electrical & Mechanical Firm: Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Landscaping: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . .
Craig Simpson Craig Simpson Steve Gallehawk Robert Weymouth Danny Charlesworth Bickerton Masters Architecture Kehoe Myers Craig Simpson Lincolne Scott McKendry Rein Petersen Greg O’Brien Davis Langdon & Associates
QUT BLOCK A – LIFT SHAFT Job Value: $276,850 Job Description: Construction of a new hydraulic lift shaft through three floors of the existing Block A building on the Kelvin Grove Campus of QUT.
Shocker of The Year...
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JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
The existing building was build around 1934, is of load-bearing masonry and in situ concrete construction. During construction the building was occupied within normal university hours. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Barry Butterworth Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Anthony Kerridge Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Ron Niven Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . Trevor Bruiners Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . S2F Structural & Civil Engineering: ABC (Alexander Browne Cambridge) Consulting Engineers Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . S2F Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . S2F
VILLAGE LIFE – CESSNOCK Job Value: $2.7m Job Description: 54 Bed retirement village for Village Life Ltd in the Hunter Valley which incorporates communal and recreational facilities for residents. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Client Project Manager: . . . . .
Matt Nielsen Daniel Cooper Peter Teege Robert Weymouth Design Imagery Larkin Teys Consulting Larkin Teys Consulting Heath Robinson Barry Smith Project Management
VILLAGE LIFE – TAYLOR ST, TOOWOOMBA Job Value: $2.8m Job Description: The second retirement village complex built for Village Life Ltd in Toowoomba which is encompassed in a new residential subdivision. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Client Project Manager: . . . . .
Matt Nielsen Daniel Cooper Geoff Kampf Robert Weymouth Design Imagery Larkin Teys Consulting Larkin Teys Consulting Heath Robinson Barry Smith Project Management
VILLAGE LIFE – BRIDGE ST, TOOWOOMBA Job Value: $2.8m Job Description: The third retirement village complex built for Village Life Ltd in Toowoomba which consists of a 58 bedroom complex which is linked to communal & recreational facilities. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: .
Matt Nielsen Daniel Cooper Lance Biddle Robert Weymouth Design Imagery Larkin Teys Consulting
Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Larkin Teys Consulting Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Heath Robinson Client Project Manager: . . . . . Barry Smith Project Management
VILLAGE LIFE – ROCKHAMPTON Job Value: $2.5m Job Description: Another Retirement village for Village Life – Regional Queensland which consists of 52 units linked to communal and recreational facilities for Residents. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matt Nielsen Daniel Cooper Ron Colefax Robert Weymouth Bruce Gow & Associates Bruce Gow & Associates Concept Engineering Ashburner Francis
WAGNERS – COMPOSITE FIBRE TECHNOLOGIES SHED Job Value: $1.3m Job Description: New composite fibre technology complex for Wagners Investments in Toowoomba which consists of the construction of a 1800m2 workshop area linked to a new administration area. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Client Project Manager: . . . . .
Matt Nielsen Daniel Cooper Geoff Kampf Robert Weymouth Danny Charlesworth Rowen Myer & Associates Rowen Myer & Associates Rowen Myer & Associates Nick Canto
WESTBROOK HORSE STABLES Job Value: $ 450,000 Job Description: Situated in Westbrook, Toowoomba amongst horse grazing and breeding territory, Hutchies is constructing a new stable complex. Totalling 900m2 floor area the stable complex includes all services required for breeding and training race horses, such as wash bay, mechanical walker, individual stable enclosures and an office for the handlers. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Martin Cook Gavin Wilkie Robert Weymouth Arenkay Design Reid Consulting Reid Consulting Tony Thompson Electrical
WROTHAM PARK RESORT Job Value: $2.4m Job Description: Development of P&O 300km west of Cairns at Wrotham Park Station. The development consists of a centre complex and 10 detached villas for accommodation. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: .
Barry Butterworth Len White Darryl Morris Dave Smythe Barry Butterworth Pike Withers ACOR
Developers wave washes over Magnetic Is. HUTCHIES is at the forefront of a harbour side construction boom on Magnetic Island, North Queensland, which is the beginning of a $175 million property development wave in the region. A $2 million shopping centre being built by Hutchies for Gordon Property Developments at Nelly Bay kicked off the development surge on the tropical island, near Townsville. The first of an expected 60-man workforce arrived on the island to start work in February. Construction of the first of 250 harbour side units – the 13-unit Docks and the 10-unit Sola apartments – has commenced with Gordon Property Development’s 150unit Peppers Blue on Blue Resort starting soon. Gordon Property Development has plans for other projects on Magnetic Island. Hutchies’ site manager is Noel McPherson and the administrator is Chris Ahern.
THE sign says it all ... Principal, Terry Hayes, staff and students at St Saviours, in Toowoomba, are delighted with the new Pre-School building built by Hutchies. They wanted to say thanks, and decided to share their joy, and appreciation, with the world.
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HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba Social Club enjoyed two major outings during the year – one to the Granite Belt wine region and the other to the One Day International at the Gabba.
Travelling undies...
Hutchies’ work ethic of “head down, bum up” applies, even when staff get down and boogie and party hard, as they did at the post wedding party for Don O’Rorke, of Consolidated Properties.
When the women in the Hutchies’ Social Club enjoyed a weekend getaway onboard the cruise ship, Super Star Leo, one of them couldn’t leave her feelings for Hutchies behind. She included Hutchies’ g-string and tatts in her holiday wardrobe to great effect.
Teamwork wins support for BBC Eight
CHAIRMAN, Scott Hutchinson, recently presented a rowing sponsorship cheque to Brisbane Boys’ College 1st Eight. To the boys’ credit, they all turned up in Hutchies’ Undies for the official photo – which should have earned them extra dollars!
Leo – sign of a good time SOME of the women in Hutchies’ Social Club who enjoyed a weekend getaway onboard the cruise ship, Super Star Leo. Rear (from left) Renee, Audrey, Chantal, Teresa, Sally, Kellie. Front (from left) Jodie, Sharon, Courtney and Mandie.
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Awesome experience at rowing
HUTCHIES recently took part in a ‘come down and try rowing’ day at the Jindalee Boat Ramp, organised by Simon Newcomb. The promotion attracted 100 potential rowers, and a team of BBC Under 16 oarsmen worked hard during the afternoon, taking students out onto the water as part of their rowing experience.
Sponsorship renewed
Hutchies last year sponsored the Browns Plains Bears Under 12 Junior C and was so delighted with the boys’ performance that the team will receive sponsorship again for this season.
SCRATCH-ITS IF your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3376 4044 Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
OCTOBER 2004
LEFT: Hutchies’ new office in Toowoomba with its eye-catching Hutchinson sign. BELOW: The office’s remodelled interior.
New office signals faith in Darling Downs future HUTCHIES has shown faith in the long term future of the Darling Downs area with the purchase of a new office at 8 Prescott Street, Toowoomba, at an approximate cost of $850,000 including fitout. Work is booming in the west and the Toowoomba office handles most of Hutchies’ extensive remote and western work. The previous office in Neil Street was leased and the Toowoomba operation had outgrown it, which prompted the decision to buy permanent premises. The new office in Prescott Street gives plenty of office space, combined with an undercover and outdoor storage area, plus 12 car parking spaces, making the day to day operation much more efficient. The new office was originally a car sales office, so architect, Peter Smith, of Lambert and Smith, was commissioned to oversee the transforma-
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tion from car dealership into professional builder’s offices. The new architectural feature screen across the front of the building, with large “Hutchinson” wording on it approximately 15 metres long and 5 metres high, is certainly an interesting and eye-catching feature of the refurbishment. The Toowoomba building market remains robust with the local office now turning over more than $30 million per year and employing approximately 45 people. Hutchies’ new Toowoomba Office will further cement the company’s reputation as one of the area’s leading builders and make servicing of its client’s needs much more effective.
Catalina.
Lark Quarry.
Hutchies in RAIA Awards HUTCHIES’ work featured in the recent Royal Australian Institute of Architects Awards, with the company working on a number of the prize winning entries. They included: • The Harry Marks Award for Sustainable Architecture – Lark Quarry Trackways building and facilities. • Commendations for Multiple Housing – Catalina, Fairweather Proberts Architects. • The Beatrice Hutton Award for Commercial Architecture – Cutting Edge, Richard Kirk Architect. • Award for Cultural Buildings Public Architecture – Lark Quarry Trackways building and facilities, Gall & Medek Architects • The FDG Stanley Award for Public Building Architecture – Lark Quarry Trackways buildings and facilities.
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Managing Director We’ll only take on what we know we can do...
Resort under construction overlooking the Mitchell River. INSET: Artist’s impression of Wrotham Park Station. HUTCHIES has continued its long association with outback tourism projects with construction of Wrotham Park Station, 300 kilometres west of Cairns. The luxury resort, a joint project between The Australian Agricultural Company, R.M. Williams Holdings and P&O Australian sunsets and star gazing the black velvet Resorts, will combine Australia’s rich rural night sky. heritage with modern outback cattle staAccommodation for 20 guests consists of tion life. 10 luxurious “stockmen’s quarters” with the The 600,000 ha Wrotham Park Station will added comfort of leather armchairs, bed bring together the wilderness and wildlife, bolsters and shaded verandahs with day with a hint of luxury, for couples and singles beds and squatter’s chairs. wanting to experience the Australian bush As another premium P&O Australian first hand. Resort, Wrotham Park Station will offer excelThe resort is built on top of a 13 metre cliff lent food and wine. face overlooking the Mitchell River. Dining will be a gourmet interpretation The homestead pays tribute to Queensland of traditional country fare in a dinner party outback architecture with slab timber walls setting and will be reminiscent of stockand wrap around verandahs. men on a cattle drive gathering around the The dining/living area, library and bar are campfire at night to share a meal and swap styled on pioneer designs and furnishings, stories. all with a modern twist. Local produce will be highlighted throughA feature of the outdoor living area is out Wrothram’s menu, including AACO’s prea raised platform with horizon pool and mium grade beef, the world-renowned 1824 seating around the modern version of an brand. outback campfire. Hutchies took approximately 18 weeks to The location is used for pre-dinner sunset construct the project on the remote site and drinks and canapés, viewing brilliant red the first guests arrived in September.
Luxurious outback insight
New premises for Kinco JACK Hutchinson recently visited Hutchies’ sister company, Kinco, in the USA where he received a guided tour of the company’s new premises from president, Doug Wassen. While in the US, Jack took delivery of the Constructor of the Year trophy – a handcrafted hunting knife – which will be awarded later in the year. In reciprocation, Hutchies will forward a set of handmade Australian boots to be awarded by Kinco. Everyone votes for the Constructor of the Year – the person believed to have contributed most to the company during the year.
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Official opening of Kinco’s new premises.
THERE are some sad stories around town about builders who have encountered, or are still encountering, tough projects. It’s been one hell of a time for many, including Hutchies, over the past 18 months. Dealing with rising subbie prices, stretching our quality teams by loading them up with too much, shortage of trades and, in many instances, unskilled workers just making up the numbers, as well as the impact of an additional 13 RDOs for workers, resulting in the shutdown of the industry for 10 days at Easter and five days during Exhibition week, when we’re trying to finish jobs, have all combined to create a horror period. At Hutchies, we’re pleased to be able to say the problem projects are behind us and we have moved into the new financial year with a clean slate. We currently have 59 construction projects and 28 houses underway and they all are travelling pretty well – 2004/05 looks good. We have now announced our audited results for 2003/04, a profit of approximately $2.5m – not brilliant for $300m turnover but, nevertheless, in the black. • • • WE had a lot of media publicity about the Indooroopilly formwork collapse, which was a sad occurrence for a project that, at the time, was running six weeks ahead of program. We are extremely thankful that no one was hurt and I want to congratulate our people and subcontractors on the way the cleanup and post mortem were conducted. The cooperation and support of representatives of the Division of Workplace Health and Safety, WorkCover, CFMEU and BLF was excellent. The project is still ahead of program and the cost was kept to a minimum. LESSONS have been learnt too, so this never occurs again. ~ Greg Quinn, Managing Director
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Plenty of gear but no fish on Moreton Island venture BRAVE volunteers from the Social Club recently ventured to Moreton Island for the 18th annual fishing trip. The crew bristled with fishing gear but, at the end of the weekend, there were no reports of major catches. However, there were rumours of some major partying, despite not having any trophy fish to celebrate. If not skilled, the fishos are optimistic and have declared to return for the big ones next year. Highlight of the trip was the head count, which revealed that all those who went over managed to return. All agreed that was a magnificent achievement.
Hutchies’ 2004 Moreton Island team, some of the company’s finest fishing talent.
Sleeping beauty! be Sleeping beauty!
Bath time … old habits die hard.
FAREWELL –
D Day … and the advance party hits the beach.
Comments by Jack Hutchinson
Jack Hoad
Rex Bird
IN June 1966, when I left the State Works Department and joined Hutchies, one of the first things I did was travel to Gatton and try to sort out a large job in trouble. I had visited the site quite a few times in the weekends while I was employed at State Works and knew the many problems. I had also met Jack Hoad, one of many carpenters on site, and recognised his talent. In short, the first week I was at Hutchies, Jack Hoad was promoted from carpenter to site manager and later became our manager for the Toowoomba region. Jack completed many contracts in Gatton and Toowoomba, all on time, better than budget, with the highest quality of workmanship. He was one of the very best – a tough task master, but always fair. Sadly, Jack Hoad passed away on June 15 this year. Our sympathy to his wife, Dot, and to his family.
WE are sad to announce the death of Rex Bird, a long time Hutchie member and great friend. Rexie, as he was affectionately known, passed away on August 14, after a short illness. Rex joined Hutchies in 1987 and worked on site until his retirement. After retiring, he continued to attend our Christmas parties. He was also in the advance party that set up camp for our annual Social Club trip to Moreton Island and always stayed until the finish. He missed his first ever Moreton Island trip this year through illness. Rex was a builders labourer who was sought after by all foremen and liked by all. He is sadly missed.
Chamber Music boost for Townsville HUTCHIES again sponsored the Australian Festival of Chamber Music held recently in Townsville. Mayor of Townsville, Cr Tony Mooney, said the event had developed into one of the world’s premier musical festivals. He said the Festival delivered real benefits to the local community and in strengthening Townsville’s reputation as cultural capital of regional Australia. “The economic benefits are very worthwhile and increasing visitations from Australian and international music aficionados is very pleasing,” he said. “The organisers have done an incredible job creating an event that makes chamber music accessible and inviting to new audiences while balancing this with the need to stay focused on the traditions of the music.”
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Jack Kinnaman thinking out loud in Antarctica.
Jack and Jack in Margaritaville.
Scott strikes a working pose on the Great Wall of China.
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Scott and friends at Splendour in the Grass
JOINT winners of the Travelling Undies competition are Jack Kinnaman, from Kinco, and our own Scott Hutchinson. Persistence is what paid off for them, with both submitting two photos each. Jack went from Margaritaville to Antarctica for his winning entry and Scott went from Splendour in the Grass to China for his. Two anonymous ladies picked up on the Olympic theme and struck a sporting pose with a basketball to take second prize.
Nicki and Troy Simpson had something g a royal wedding in Las Vegas when “ King” presided as the celebrant.
In the running at Coffs Harbour
THE Tweed office had a day at the Coffs Harbour Races recently. All dressed up are from left, The Joker, Mark Phillips and Tony Miller.
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Two good sports share a pair of Hutchies’ Undies and a basket ball.
Anonymous at Glastonbury.
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Wedding Belles BELOW: Chris Ahern, contract administrator, Townsville, married Jodie in a romantic beach ceremony on Magnetic Island. The couple honeymooned in Bali.
Social Club outing to Tinaroo
THE Cairns Social Club enjoyed a weekend fishing trip to Lake Tinaroo. Shown enjoying the weekend are (from left) Paul de Jong, Jacob de Jong, Dave Allan, Melissa Soppa, Matt Byrne, Rosemary Allan, Krystal Allan, Rob McConkey, Jasmine King, Jess King, Richard Field, Julianne MacAlloon, Tahlia de Jong.
Awfully Big Adventure CAMPING in winter would be out of the question in many parts of Australia, but in Far North Queensland, the Cairns team enjoyed an adventure packed expedition with idyllic weather and a stunning lakeside campsite during the long weekend in June. Lake Tinaroo is famous as a barramundi fishing haunt, which left some of the wives perplexed when the lads arrived back in camp empty handed. But, fortunately, the superb catering didn’t rely on fish. Foreman, Rob McConkey, and apprentice, Dean Giesel, entertained the group late into the night as they kicked back around the campfire. Fuelled by an almost lethal dose of adrenalin, testosterone and other things, their stamina lasted until 4.30am
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Maddie Norton, daughter of Steve Norton, was selected as one of 10 finalists in a search by The Courier-Mail to find Queensland’s Young Reviewer of the Year as part of Children’s Book Week. Maddie, a year five student at JOHN Galloway, Townsville, celebrated Somerville House, reviewed Stella by the Sea and her winning the big 50 recently and seemed to have entry was one of hundreds submitted by students from all some difficulty in recalling all of his half century during his speech. over Queensland.
Birthday Boy
Hutchies teed up for golf
TOWNSVILLE Golf Club was in peak condition for the recent Hutchinson Builders North Queensland Open Amateurs Championship. Winner of the 54-hole event was Damien Haupt who won by two shots.
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NARANGBA MEDICAL CENTRE Job Value: $970,000 Job Description: Medical centre and retail tenancies Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . .
Harry White Chantal Malaponte TBA Mick Connolly Cottee Parker Architects Bruce Leibke Engineering Pty Ltd
BULKY GOODS WAREHOUSE STAGE II Job Value: $3,000,000 Job Description: We are just about to commence Stage 2 of the Bulky goods warehouse for Jonathan Levy of Unison Properties in Beenleigh. The final touches of the design are being completed and construction should commence in August. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . .
Jason Williams Christophe Jouvencon Alan Matthews Mick Connolly P Kanas Karamisheff Wagel
SCARBOROUGH BEACH RESORT Job Value: $20,300,000 Job Description: Units fronting Landsborough Avenue and Mein Street Scarborough. Development also includes two levels of basement car parking, heated pool and spar, BBQ area, gymnasium and recreational areas, boardroom, and retail shop areas. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . Electrical & Mechanical Firm: .
John Berlese Timothy Ferguson David Warner Peter Haidley Paul David Wiltshire Stevens Architecture Alliance Design Group Pty Ltd Mitchtech (Aust) Pty Ltd
INDOOROOPILLY SHOPPING CENTRE Job Value: $ 9,590,000 Job Description: The project consists of: – Level 1: Coles Loading Dock – Level 2: Car park – Level 3: Car park and specialty shops – Level 4: Coles store and specialty shops – Level 5: Offices and specialty shops Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical / Mechanical / Fire Consultants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Architects: . . . . . . . Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry White Clay Hart Darryl Gersekowski Mick Connolly The Buchan Group Whybird & Partners James Design Davis Langdon Australia Verge Urban Landscape Architecture Certis
CITYGATE VILLAGE Job Value: $23,366,046 Job Description: Two levels of bulky goods retail with a single level basement car park. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Searle Balladone Sam Mangano Matt Hutton Mick Connolly Woods Bagot Cardno Alexander Browne Mitchell Brandtman D&M Projects
NOR NOR EAST APARTMENTS Job Location: 32-34 Marine Parade, Kingscliff, NSW Job Value: $3,642,230. Job Description: 4 storey building comprising Ground Floor retail, theatre, sauna & gym & 8 luxury apartments for Resort Corp Pty Ltd Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . Hydraulics Engineer: . . . . . . . . Electrical& Mechanical firm: . . Interiors Designer: . . . . . . . . . . Building Certification: . . . . . . .
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Mark Phillips Alan Pillay Jeff Back Paul Hart Pacific Projects Group Architecture Cozens, Regan, Williams, Prove Dennis Cairns & Associates Hasthill Consultants PX2 Design Mark Stapleton
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
ANTON BREINL CENTRE STAGE 1 Job Value: $1,216,000. Job Description: Teaching Facility & Offices at the James Cook University Douglas Campus School of Medicine Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Galloway David Christoffersen Noel McPherson Pierre Kessler Bligh Voller Nield Milton Messer & Associates Bligh Voller Nield Parker hydraulics Consultant MGF Consultants MGF Consultants
MAREEBA RSL SERVICES CLUB INC Job Value: $665,079. Job Description: Extension and refurbishment of club so as to add 12 pokies and accommodate two external areas to bring inside and outside together. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Richard Field Richard Field Rob McConkey Paul deJong Trevor Bruiners Project Leaders Qld Trevor Adil SPA – Simon Perkins & Associates
KMART INNISFAIL Job Value: $5,000,000. Job Description: Regional Kmart store with Subway, bottle shop and specialty tenancies. Street car parking featuring art deco theme. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rob Weymouth Richard Field Rob McConkey Paul deJong Richard Field Bird de la Coeur Architects Colefax Architects Ganza Consulting Services Hutchinson Builders MGF Engineering
FERNY GROVE SHOPPING CENTRE Job Value: $6,950,000. Job Description: The project consists of: – Under-croft level: Asphalt Car park – Ground Floor: Bilo Store & Loading dock, specialty stores – Level 1: Specialty shops Hutchies Project Manager: . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical / Mechanical / Fire Consultants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Architects: . . . . . . . Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry White Clay Hart Jamie Silvester Mick Connolly The Buchan Group G&M Consultants James Design Davis Langdon Australia Verge Urban Landscape Architecture Certis
Blue Water is on the horizon horizon HUTCHIES is on the home run with the construction of Consolidated Properties’ $650 million Bluewater residential canal development just north of Cairns. Bluewater comprises 207 hectares of land that has beach, canal, rainforest, mountain and wetland frontages and has been designed as a boating community reflecting both the proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the Cairns boating lifestyle. Hutchies’ work, which consists of earthworks, dredging, sub divisional work and landscaping, is valued at $27.5 million Pictured are some of The work is currently ahead of schedule and is expected to be Hutchies’ people, Trevor Giles, Matt Byrne and finished on budget in January next year. Almost all waterfront allotments at Bluewater have been Mike Winter, heading out to undertake water tests snapped up with most sales going to local Cairns and Far North in the main channel where Queensland residents. About 15 per cent have gone to SE Qld dredging is currently takbuyers and five per cent to interstate or overseas buyers. ing place. While Greg The waterfront blocks have set a record for Cairns, achieving Quinn couldn’t find the an average price of about $370,000 – 25 per cent higher than crab pots, there were a few the local average rate. On completion, Bluewater will be home hooks and sinkers laying around the floor suggestto about 3000 residents on five precincts. These include Bluewa- ing life at Bluewater is not ter Harbour, with 117 waterfront and 65 dry lots, set around an all work. 80 berth marina. Immediately adjacent to the harbour are the Bluewater Mariner and Marine Village precincts. Bluewater Views is on elevated rainforest land on Earle Hill, where 120 home sites will have spectacular ocean and harbour views. All homes will be carefully positioned so they do not impact on existing vegetation. Bluewater Lakes will provide 400 home sites around a fresh water lake system. All homes will have access to the lake and a parkland network. Aerial view of Bluewater.
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Blue on Blue is red hot
JOHN Galloway, Pierre Kessler and Chris Ahern joined Noel Gordon and guests to celebrate the opening of the new retail centre and the Blue on Blue display centre on Magnetic Island in August. Both projects were completed on time and on budget by the Townsville team and represents the first phase by Gordon Property Developments in the Magnetic Harbour precinct.
Work experience for James
JAMES is a company member of whom Hutchies is extremely proud. James came to Hutchies following a request from the Mayor of Toowoomba, Cr Di Thorley. He had no work experience as he had spent 14 years in prison for armed robbery, but, on release, he needed a job to get his life back on track. James is a hard worker and is getting on well as part of the Hutchies’ team. He is shown on the job with Steve Gallehawk, site manager at Lourdes.
Maintaining the tradition. The builder’s bum is one of Dog of a life the fine traditions that Hutchies’ apprentices learn on the job. Here, Shane Mundey displays the classic style which produces a perfect builder’s bum. Roy and HG have him in negotiation for a half hour television series on the topic.
Top dog on the job
Doug Dunlop (standing), Peter Barnett (kneeling) and Domino, the project manager, shown putting finishing touches to Susie Health Spa Susie Peterson’s Peterson’s Health Spa at at Casuarina Casuarina Beach. Beach.
for this pig
STEVE Hammond of Regatta Hotel fame is a valued Hutchies’ client but a fierce competitor in the annual RegattaFest rowing clash. While doing some repair work for Steve recently, the Hutchies’ crew met an unusual pet – a pig who thinks he is a dog. Pig hangs out with the other dogs, comes to his name and likes a scratch under the chin. So far Pig refuses to bark.
New 20 tonne toy PETER Kelly, member of Ray Balladone’s team, is shown here with one of Hutchies’ new 20 tonne excavators on the Mt Warren Shopping Centre site. Handling the bulk earthworks, the drainage and civil works, while getting on with the building structure, is Ray’s usual approach to the job and the new “toy” just makes life a little easier.
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Fun at RegattaFest
THE annual RegattaFest, which has returned rowing to the Regatta Reach of the Brisbane River, with a party atmosphere, has been a great success and is strongly supported by the Hutchies’ team. Leon Bowes volunteered to be Hutchies’ representative on the judging panel in a heat of Miss RegattaFest ... a tough job but someone had to do it. Meanwhile other eyes were on the water where rowers battled it out for the winner’s title.
Origin of defeat
Miss RegattaFest receives her sash.
The winning crew (from left) Jennifer Brock (assistant coach with Jack Hutchinson), Owen Valmadre, Chris McEvoy, Sandy Douglas, Ben Young, Leon Bowes, Richard Graham, Lachlan Mean, Russell Fryer and Jon Wood (in front).
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
FEBRUARY 2005
Surf Dive and Ski ... before and after. A difficult site in Sydney’s Bondi Junction which tested Hutchies’ ability to perform on time and on budget.
Sydney scores success with quality and client satisfaction
HUTCHIES’ operation in Sydney now has its feet firmly planted on the ground, after completing several major construction projects in the Sydney metropolitan area since being established in July 2002. The most recent project to be completed by the Hutchies’ team is the Surf Dive and Ski retail outlet at Bondi Junction. The store was completed prior to Christmas after a 25 week construction phase. With the Christmas period being important for volume of sales and turnover, the proprietor was adamant the outlet be ready to trade prior to Christmas. As a result, he was delighted that, with the help of Hutchinson Builders, he was able to achieve his goal.
The programme was always tight, with delays occurring through restricted access and other problems caused by the $700 million redevelopment of the Westfield shopping centre next door. Although Surf Dive and Ski was not a large project in dollar terms, it was important in respect to quality and client satisfaction. The other two major projects within the Sydney metropolitan area were Nest Apartments, 95 apartments within the Vic-
While on a site inspection at La Corniche, Scott Hutchinson ran into a former idol, rugby league great, Cliff Lyons, who works with a scaffolding company. Scott could not resist capturing the moment with his hero.
toria Park Development, and La Corniche, on the beachfront at one of the world’s greatest surfing beaches, Manly. La Corniche was a design and construct project and the final product achieved quality finishes and services which were among the best in the Sydney unit market. Hutchies’ Sydney team, built up over two years to employ a staff of 20 people, is now looking to expand on its work load for 2005.
La Corniche on the beachfront at Manly, Sydney
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Born to be wild JACK’S 70th birthday bash was an indication that he still likes to party and the occasion was celebrated with a Country/Margaritaville themed get together at the Brisbane office. A special thanks to Courtney and all those involved in organising the event.
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At 70, Jack still enjoys his monthly rides with the Rat Pack.
SANDS Beach Ball event
Jack in G-string ... never too old to party.
CHRIS Chainey and Patrice Calleja represented Hutchies at the SANDS Beach Ball at the Queensland Parliamentary Annexe where there was lots of dancing and fun, with money raised going to Stillbirth And Neonatal Death Support (SANDS). Each year in Queensland, approximately 540 families experience the loss of their baby to causes related to stillbirth and neonatal death and a further 20,000 to causes related to early pregnancy loss. SANDS receives some government funding, but relies heavily on fundraising activities to provide a variety of support services to assist affected families.
Craggy Range rises to the top KEVIN Miller, of Property Solutions Group, literally dropped in by helicopter recently to Craggy Range Winery, at Hawkes Bay, in New Zealand, and took this aerial view of the project built by Hutchies several years ago. Before construction, the client’s brief demanded that Craggy Range embrace the most advanced technology, best worldwide winery practices, highest level of process engineering and incorporate the best new
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millennium thinking. It also had to be beautiful, environmentally responsible, steeped in history, atmosphere and image. Built from scratch, Craggy Range is now a spectacular show piece in the Kiwi wine industry. Robert Parker Jr, who has reigned as America’s premier wine critic for almost 25 years, has bestowed the highest ever accolade for a New Zealand wine to Craggy Range — a 94 point score for its 2002 “Le Sol” Syrah.
LAST year Hutchies was recognised as Queensland’s largest commercial builder. We didn’t set out to be the biggest – we’ve simply grown within our means and our financial capacity and are now able to handle approximately 150 projects a year on revenue of between $320m and $400m. There are a few defining characteristics that differentiate Hutchies from most other major contractors. Firstly, Hutchies remains a family business and operates within a noncorporate, hands on environment. Scott is full time in the business and he and Jack Hutchinson are always accessible. So, our decision making process is speedy, allowing us to capitalise on opportunities without having to jump over unnecessary hurdles. Hutchies’ balance sheet is strong because profits stay in the business providing a solid base for growth – Scott and Jack never raid the business. We are geared to handle projects of any type and any size and we are prepared to follow our clients to almost any geographical location. Another important feature of Hutchies is that we are typically non-adversarial. Being a company that relies heavily on repeat business, we have a policy of taking the good with the bad, which means we rarely have to defer to our contract to sort things out. Again, we didn’t set out to be the biggest. It’s just how things have unfolded. Nevertheless, we are very happy with the current state of play – great people, a really solid bank balance and a wonderful client base – all within what is simply a big, uncomplicated family business. ~ Greg Quinn, Managing Director He described Craggy Range as “a serious player in the New Zealand superstar sweepstakes.” The “Le Sol” accolade was not the only award for Craggy Range. Of its six wines tasted, five scored 90 points or more. Robert Parker describes a wine scoring 90 points or more as “an outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character ... in short these are terrific wines.”
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Aerial view of Bluewater during construction.
At the Bluewater opening celebrations (from left) Richard Field, Greg Quinn, Martin and Rachael Spinks and Clive Schultz.
Bluewater becomes a reality
“Hutchies relies on the skill and co-operation of our consultants and contractors and Bluewater is a credit to Hutchies’ ability to deliver a fantastic development,” Matt said. Consolidated Properties’ $650 million Bluewater development consists of more than 200 hectares of land with beach, canal, rainforest, mountain and wetland frontages. The project has been designed to reflect its proximity to the Great Barrier Reef and the boating lifestyle of Cairns. Hutchies’ work, which included earthworks, dredging, subdivisional work and landscaping, is valued at $27.5 million.
BLUEWATER Harbour, Cairns, recently signalled its completion with an open day and a celebration which included, appropriately, a give-away boat. The day included high praise for Hutchies’ Bluewater project team. Bulk earthworks and dredging were completed in December, subdivision works and landscaping were completed during January, with overall project practical completion at the end of January. Hutchies’ project manager, Matt Byrne, thanked all who had contributed to the success of Bluewater.
Prizes for Traditional and Tropical homes
Don O’Rorke, of Consolidated Properties, congratulates the winner of the Bluewater prize boat.
HUTCHIES collected two major prizes in the Grand Masters Awards conducted by Delfin Lend Lease to acknowledge outstanding homes by builders in the North Australia region. Hutchies’ prizes were awarded for Premier Traditional Home and Premier Tropical Home. These homes were constructed at Riverside Gardens, which took three of seven possible awards in the region.
Double happiness at Jade Buddha
Matt’s last surf
HUTCHIES has converted a well known watering hole – City Rowers Night Club – into an elegant club and restaurant known as the Jade Buddha. Shown at the official opening are (from left) Renee Dunn (architect), Patrick Rafter, Scott Hutchinson and Phillip Hogan (owner). To make a reservation and try out the restaurant yourself call 3221 5555.
ALL at Hutchies extend their sympathy to family and friends of first year apprentice, Matthew Garbett, who passed away recently. Matt was a bright young man and all the hard task masters at Hutchies had nothing but praise for him. His likeable personal style and willingness to work hard made him a natural for the building industry. In January, friends and family gathered at the Pocket, on the Sunshine Coast, to scatter Matt’s ashes in one last surf. He will be missed by his workmates at Hutchies. Our sympathy goes to Matt’s father and mother, Peter and Janet, and his brothers and sisters, Sean, Andrew, Rebecca, Sara and Shane. – Scott Hutchinson
Elegant Under 30s
EVERY year Scott takes all the Company Members who are under 30 to the best club in Brisbane (Queensland Club) for dinner then to the absolute worst, dirtiest club they can find. Pictured L-R: Sam Verhoeven, Jono Dowsett and Rob Charles. • More Hutchies Christmas celebration photos and stories appear on Pages 6 & 7.
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Jack awarded AIB Medal By Sholto Macpherson article, reproduced with thanks AIB Medal is the highest award ❖ This ❖ The to Construct, the magazine of the the Institute can bestow on a memAustralian Institute of Building, commemorates JACK HUTCHINSON winning the AIB Medal.
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Jack Hutchinson, AIB national president 1994 to 1996.
ACK Hutchinson’s father never wanted his son to follow him into construction. In the 1960s, Queensland’s building industry was simply too tough. Forty years later Jack still takes an interest in the family company that has been operating, in various forms, since 1912. Far from bending to adversity, Jack steadily built his business into one of the most successful private companies in Queensland and was recognised for his services this year with the AIB Medal, the highest award conferred by the Australian Institute of Building. A former president of the AIB, the Queensland Master Builders Association and Master Builders Australia, the award follows Jack’s induction into the Queensland University of Technology’s Construction Hall of Fame in 1999. An eventful history Jack happily admits that the success story behind Hutchinson Builders is far from glamorous. Alterations were an early mainstay in the country, servicing remote locations such as aboriginal mission stations. Jack says success didn’t come through any major breaks but a slow and steady amassing of capital and reputation. While many involved in construction, such as Hutchinson’s own father, cursed their chosen vocation for its unrelenting nature, Hutchinson was always prepared for selfexamination. Providing an essential service means there is always work to be had, as long as you were smart enough to find it. “There are times when you think it’s not
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worth it,” he says. “But never blame the industry.” Adapting to change Queensland’s currently over-heated economy may provide its own troubles, but in the middle of the twentieth century concerns were much more immediate. Jack remembers the 1950s when pick axes and shovels were used to dig trenches and a hammer and gad to break rock. Another change has been the explosion in sub-contractors, at the expense of companies. When Jack first started with Hutchies there were sometimes 30 others competing for a tender. Selective tenders and consolidation have narrowed the field but back then “six [competitors] was an absolute luxury.” Cut-throat competition, back-breaking labour – Jack sounds like he would happily have all this back in place of the mountains of paperwork involved in running a company of this size. “It’s not my scene,” although he knows there is no point complaining. “If you can’t change with the times, you’ve got no chance.” Passing the baton After nearly 20 years the Hutchinson dynasty continued into a fourth generation as Scott, a structural engineer, joined the firm. By this time Hutchinson Builders had a fair amount of capital thanks to Jack’s conservative fiscal management style of reinvesting profits within the company. Scott provided the young blood needed to take the company into its next phase after he assumed the position of managing director in 1994, says Jack. The corporate profile received a massive boost due to improved signing on jobs, and the good relationship between father and son allowed the company to run smoothly. Despite the apparent success of a familyrun operation, Jack is relieved that only one from each generation has taken an interest in construction. The two frequently seek each other’s advice, such as Jack’s recruitment of a managing director to fill the vacancy when Scott
ber and is given to the person who has made a contribution of merit to the practice and science of building.
became chairman, however an equal partner would have been difficult, says Jack. Broad interests The extra help gave Jack time to follow his passion for rowing. Despite 5am starts on the water, he helped coach national and Queensland crews and considered himself lucky to have picked the time of an Australian rowing resurgence in international competition. Throughout it all Hutchinson has retained its flat horizontal company structure, even though it is now turning over nearly half a billion dollars a year. There are no executive car parks, for instance. “If a labourer gets the car park, then I don’t get a car park,” says Jack. Company loyalty This kind of attitude is one that inspires loyalty, an unusual quality in the modern, highly mobile business world. Another secret of success is also foreign to business practice – “lots of nepotism”, laughs Scott. Any relation of a present company member will be given a chance. Accordingly the family company includes more than just the Hutchinson family, with brothers, fathers and sons, husbands and wives. Many have stayed for over 10 years; the longest serving employee worked beside every Hutchinson during his 50-year tenure. Another family had members from three generations working at the same time. Contemporary success Hutchinson today is a formidable enterprise, ranked 12th in the Business Review Queensland’s top 400 private companies and last year was the largest commercial construction company in Queensland. With a turnover of $350 million a year, the diverse portfolio includes project homes in Townsville, high-rises in Brisbane and retirement homes in the west. Even so, Jack has grown to adopt his father’s views and considers construction an industry he would barely recommend for his 12-year-old grandson, also named Jack. There is no pressure to continue the succession – but as history shows, this is one piece of advice Hutchinsons tend to ignore.
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HUTCHIE apprentice, Patrick Derrick, was named 2004 HIA Apprentice of the Year. While the title is a major achievement, it is only the beginning for Patrick, who hopes to have a long and prosperous career in the building industry. He completed his carpentry apprenticePictured with HIA Apprentice of the Year award ship in July and Patrick has plans to expand winner Patrick Derrick is (left) Noel O’Brien his qualifications to and (right) John Galloway. include all facets of the building industry with the aim of one day being his own boss. In the meantime, HUTCHIES is helping the QMBA make Hutchies sees Patrick life easier for a young bushwoman, Gayle as a site manager or Shann, who suffered extensive injuries on foreman of the future. an outback property several years ago. Ms Shann had an arm torn off and extensive damage to the other when her leather work glove got caught in the power take-off of a farm tractor. QMBA has offered to modify the home she shares with husband, Mac, to make life easier for both of them. Changes to the inside of the house will enable her to operate taps, light switches and cupboards with her legs. Hutchies’ Townsville manager, John Galloway, has donated labour to help with the renovations. Meanwhile, Ms Shann uses her thighs to drive a car while mustering cattle.
Apprentice of the Year
Help for a woman of courage
A MO-ment of fame
Women in Construction HUTCHIES joined in the annual awards presentation by the National Association of Women In Construction. Shown celebrating at the awards are: Back: Paula (Chantal’s Mum), Jennifer, Shelley, Bruce Sullivan (MC), Sharon, Teresa. Front: Courtney, Amanda and our entrant Chantal.
HUTCHIES’ man, Os Blacker, recently raised more than $700 for prostate cancer research during the Australia wide “MOvember” competition, run by Mambo, to find the best moustaches in Australia and raise funds for cancer research. Fighting off more than 30 other competitors at the Movember Gala Event on the Gold Coast, Os managed to secure the title of “Queensland’s Sexiest Mo” with his thick and lush example of the trucker’s moustache, grown in only one month! Despite being momentarily encouraged to keep his new found growth, Os is now clean shaven awaiting this year’s event in November. He would like to thank all at Hutchies for their very generous support.
Townsville to Cairns by bike HUTCHIES contributed to the $105,000 raised by a bike ride from Townsville to Cairns for the Children’s Cancer Institute of Australia. Two hundred riders took three days, with overnight stops, to complete the journey. Tippett Schrock Architects had six riders in the event and was the biggest fund raiser with $12,000. Architects (from left) Ken Tippett, Errol Chubb and Peter Scott are shown on the ride.
Hutchies sign up at basketball HUTCHIES has almost taken over the Townsville Junior Basketball scene with a huge sign erected in the stadium. The sign measures 6.5m x 5.5m and will be there for the next three years. It is considered good promotional value with more than 2000 players, coaches and officials passing through the complex each week as well as another 1000 attending as spectators.
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Tropical Townsville
THE Townsville team took a cruise to Magnetic Island and back to celebrate a tropical Christmas. The four hour cruise started at 1pm with many celebrants not arriving home until way past midnight, which leaves several hours unaccounted for.
Some of Hutchies’ Townsville team on board the M.V. Goondoolo (L-R) Paul Vickery, Noel O’Brien, Jimmy Murray, Ben Prest, Patrick Derrick, Jo LynchTerry, John Galloway, Chris Ahern, Pierre Kessler, Jeff Terry.
PETER Kelly’s children unfortunately missed out on the Kids’ Social Club Christmas Party for 2004. They had an unwelcome visitor called Chicken Pox. But, here they are with their own Christmas Tree. They are (from top to bottom) Kiarra, Teneeka, Dimity, Luke, Kynan, Tari and Mikaela.
Cruisin’ in Cairns. Cairns Social Club members enjoyed a reef cruise to celebrate Christmas.
Sydney seafood cruise
SYDNEY celebrated with a seafood harbour cruise departing the Man-o-War Stairs, Circular Quay, near the Opera House. Cruisers were (from left) Maria Brancato, Anthony Ko, Trent Nicholas, Geoff Fish, Mary-Jeanne Hutchinson and Julian French.
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RHONDA Pye opens the first of many Craggy Range wines at the Tweed/ Brisbane Christmas party
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‘Twas the season to be jolly... HUTCHIES’ Christmas parties are over and everyone is back hard at work, but the memories and the stories continue. Each year Kinco from Little Rock, USA, donates a custom made Lyle knife valued at almost $1,000 as the prize for the Constructor of the Year. Anyone who has worked with Hutchies for more than 12 months is eligible to vote and to receive votes. The winner is voted in by fellow company members. (Hutchies in turn send a custom made pair of RM Williams boots to Kinco’s winner of their Constructor of the Year award).
Harry White won the coveted Constructor of the Year title. Five Year Service Awards went to Dave Darby, Jamie Murray (Townsville), John Berlese, John Gaggin, John Smith, Matt Kempster, Pierre Kessler (Townsville), Tim Ferguson and Tracey Ricketts. Ten Year Service Awards went to Brian McMillan, Harry White, Jamie Silvester, Norm Norman. Twenty Year Service Awards went to Len White and Mick Moran. A Thirty Year Service Award was presented to Barry Butterworth ... even though he’s actually been with Hutchies over 40 years ... Barry started in 1964!
Twenty Year Award winners Len White and Mick Moran.
Hutchies Ten Year Service Award winners pictured with Scott (2nd left) and Jack Hutchinson (far right) are Norm Norman (left), Jamie Sylvester (centre) and Harry White (2nd from right).
Barry Butterworth adopts a Saddam Scott Hutchinson presents Five Year Service Awards to Hussein pose as he receives his Thirty (from left) Tim Ferguson, John Gaggin, John Berlese Year Award from Scott. and Matt Kempster.
THE Toowoomba crew celebrated Christmas by having dinner at Da Vinci’s Restaurant. LEFT: Craig Gooderham, Martin Cook, Gavin Wilkie and Amanda Walters. RIGHT: Cassandra and Steve Gallehawk with Craig and Julie Clancy.
Tweed/Brisbane Christmas Guy Fawkes Night Party HELD at Hutchies Beach Shack at Casuarina Beach with Guy Fawkes (pictured left enroute to the party) as special guest at the Tweed/Brisbane Christmas event. The weekend long celebration (13-15th Nov) had guests “as stuffed as Guy” at the end. Pictured with Greg Quinn is his wife Anne and Brad Miller (Sunshine Coast).
HIL Christmas Party
SANTA was the guest of honour at the HIL Xmas party.
Constructor of the Year, Harry White about to use his prize on his mentor, Ray Balladone.
Estimating how much fun is enough
THE Estimator of the Year for 2004 went to Peter Johnson. Some other original awards were presented on the night, including the Spit the Dummy award won by Paul David for the second year running.
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Rutherford TPI
Job Value: $1,200,000 Job Description: Design and construction of a new administration office for Nationwide Oils Central NSW distribution centre consisting of tilt up construction and a refurbishment of existing workshop providing weigh bridge and 500m² of hard stand. This is Stage 1 of development of a 25 acre site. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical / Mechanical / Fire Consultants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Russell Fryer Mal Johnson Trevor Bruiners Lambert & Smith Architects Farr Engineering Electrical Design Group
Dandenong TPI
Job Value: $1,376,254 Job Description: A new liquid waste processing plant in Dandenong, Victoria, consisting of tank farms and a processing building which utilises off site precast panels. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical / Mechanical / Fire Consultants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Russell Fryer Michael White Trevor Bruiners SEMF SEMF
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Peter Lucena & Associates Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stevensen Varming Clarence Pty Ltd
Cabarita Ocean Retreat
Job Value: $4,000,000 Job Description: Health spa retreat with restaurant, floatation, pool / spa, gym and massage room. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Lindsay Low Graham Dodge Peter Barnett Michael Crossin Dakota Properties Pty Ltd Ainsley Bell & Murchison Architects Cozens Regan Williams & Prove Cardno Davies Peter Eustace & Associates APD Partnership
SEMF
Job Value: $300,000 + Job Description: Refurbishment of the night club including toilet facilities. Robert Weymouth Craig Gooderham Peter Teege Danny Charlesworth John Buckley
Observatory Sales Office
Job Value: $1,251,250 Job Description: Sales office for Stockland’s new land release at Reedy Creek. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Mark Phillips Grant LeBoutillier Joel Smith Paul Hart DKo Architecture Terry O’Shea & Partners
Gaven Warehouse
Job Value: $12,000,000 Job Description: Warehouse and office space 30,000m² Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alex Seydel Brett Smith / Michael Osmond Peter Gordon Michael Crossin All Interactive Distributions Kar Design & Drafting Pty Ltd Terry O’Shea & Partners Peter Eustace & Associates
Notar Drive
Job Value: $2,600,000 Job Description: Two warehouses with printers and press facilities including offices, air-conditioned factory and workshop area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchie’s Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alex Seydel Brett Smith / Grant LeBoutillier Jeff Back Michael Crossin Panak Pty Ltd Kar Design Terry O’Shea & Partners Peter Eustace & Associates
Yamba Fair
Job Value: $2,700,000 Job Description: Stage 2 of 3 and refurbishment and extension to existing shopping centre including five new shops. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Lindsay Low Brett Smith / Trent Giles Trent Giles / John Bates Paul Hart Capminster Property Services Pty Ltd ML Design
Matt Nielsen Daniel Cooper Steve Gallehawk Robert Weymouth Danny Charlesworth Hodgen and Hodgen Developments Keyhoe Myers Consulting Engineers
Empire Theatre’s Centenary Conference Precinct
Job Value: $1,800,000 Job Description: The connection of the existing Empire Theatre and Wesley Church with new conference and restaurant facilities. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical / Mechanical Consultants: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Consultants: . . . . . . . Food and Beverage Consultant:
Craig Simpson Craig Gooderham Geoff Kampf Danny Charlesworth PDT Architects ARUP Norman Disney and Young Project Services Qantec McWilliam MDA
Church of Christ
Job Value: $1,200,000 Job Description: A 1500-seat auditorium extension to existing church building. Construction is tilt-up concrete walls with structural steel roof framing. Floor is graded to give all seats good viewing of the stage area.
Shamrock Hotel Refurbishment
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ocean Retreat at Cabarita. Job Value: $3,642,230 Job Description: Complex of eight apartments and ground floor retail area. Mark Phillips Alan Pillay Don Lindo Paul Hart Pacific Projects Group Architecture Cozens Regan Williams & Prove Hasthill Consultants Dennis Cairns & Associates
Cavanagh Bros
Job Value: $1,129,675 Job Description: Conversion of 6500m² land into heavy vehicle pavement area, including office and amenities block. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Hydraulics Consultants:. . . . . . .
Craig Simpson Craig Clancy Martin Penfound Danny Charlesworth Arenkay Design Reid Consulting Burke Industries TTE Byrne Surveyors
Village Life – Bundaberg
Nor Nor East
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Consultants:. . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Brent Nowland Ray Scobie John Gaggin Redlands Design Centre Hendriks House Bayside Hydraulic Design
Bribie Island Bowls Club
Job Value: $3,270,000 Job Description: A 50-unit retirement village, featuring double room dwellings with self contained amenities, separate kitchen and bathroom facilities, and manager and community building in main township of Bundaberg. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . .
Mathew Nielson Craig Clancy Peter Tegee Robert Weymouth Design Imagery Larkin Teys Barry Smith Project Management
The Beach
Job Value: $28,475,000 Job Description: Resort development with 52 units, which includes underground parking, two pools and commercial tenancy areas. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Alex Seydel Lindsay Low Alan Hoult Michael Crossin Pacific Project Group Cozens Regan Williams & Prove
Job Value: $1,339,724 Job Description: Refurbishment of existing bowls club with new front entry and new bottle shop. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Brent Nowland Ian Partridge Trevor Bruiners Project Leaders John G Batterham Bradicich & Associates DE Coolmaster Rampart Constructions Hamilton Design Group
East Gate Motel
Job Value: $3,000,000 Job Description: A 39-unit bungalow style motel built on the edge of the escarpment and architecturally designed to blend in with its natural surroundings.
The Beach development at Cabarita.
HUTCHIES’
An unusual word of thanks
Homestead – Cannington Station
Job Value: $1,100,000 Job Description: Design and construction of new homestead for Cannington Station Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Barry Butterworth Os Blacker Len White Trevor Bruiners Renee Dunn Architect Bruce Lemke Engineer
Upper Mt Gravatt District Police Headquarters – S.O.C.O.
Job Value: $525,000 Job Description: Demolition and refurbishment of existing offices. Work began January 10 and is due for completion in June 2005. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Joinery: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Consultants:. . . . . . . Walls & Ceilings: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Shane Rush Sam Cassidy Louis Levinson Norm Norman Project Services (Briggs, Patterson, Buhr) WFM Electrical Furntec Advanced Air conditioning Hollywood Plumbing J&S Plasterers
Railway Hotel
Job Value: $2,500,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of the heritage listed Railway Hotel at Stanley Street, Woolloongabba. Demolition of all internal services and parts of floors and walls; excavation in rock to basement for extra toilets; extensions at ground and first floor levels to accommodate kitchens, bars and balconies; provisions of all services and finishes to bars, lounges, gaming rooms, kitchen and toilets. Work began in November 2004 and will continue until August 2005 as programmed. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Fire Services: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Shane Rush Ashley Blake Norm Norman Louis Levinson Dirk Arnold Architect John Batterham Cushway Blackford Cushway Blackford Peter C Torlach Ferm Engineering
Cardiac Catheter Suite – Mater Hospital
Job Value: $478,000 Job Description: Alterations and additions to Cardiac Catheter Suite at the Mater Hospital incorporating new offices and catheter laboratory. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Galloway David Christoffersen Noel O’Brien Pierre Kessler Stephen DeJersey
T.K. Building – James Cook University
Job Value: $401,000 Job Description: Alterations and additions to T.K. Building, level three vet sciences – incorporating lecture theatre and offices. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Galloway David Christoffersen Noel McPherson Pierre Kessler John Kuskopf & Associates
Ocean Gem
Job Value: $15,000,000 Job Description: Construction of four three-storey and basement unit complex comprising of 64 units and commercial area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Mark Phillips Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Peter Cheel
Ocean Gem Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Thacker Michael Crossin Cottee Parker Bruce Lemcke Concept Engineering Paul Biddolph Page Kirkland Ward
SW1 – Southbank (early works)
Job Value: $1,950,000 Job Description: Bulk excavation including removal and treatment of contaminated spoil and sheet piling to excavation. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
John Berlese Leon Bowes / Ron Pearse Terry Bowden Paul David Robert Bird & Partners
141 Queen Street Level 3 refurbishment
Job Value: $3.5m Job Description: Hutchies is refurbishing Level 3 of the T&G building on Queen St, and installing extensive new services plant in preparation for future works. The new plant room will border the old Cinema site on Albert Street, with access gained through that site. Hutchies is looking forward to working, not only with RCP, but also with QIC. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Services Engineer: . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Contractor: . . . . . . .
Jason Williams Michael Stojkovic Alan Matthews Arkhefield & Arm Robert Bird & Partners Rider Hunt Norman Disney & Young John Goss Mechanical
Coles Lower Coomera
Job Value: $6,480,100 Job Description: Construction of a Coles Supermarket with undercover and external car parks. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Searle Balladone Searle Balladone Rathlin Trohear Mick Connelly Thomson Adsett Bruce Lemcke Engineering Hutchinson Builders Napier & Blakeley Q Electrical
London Woolstore Apartments
Job Value: $18.1m Job Description: The adaptation of the AML&F Woolstore to accommodate commercial and residential development, including 89 residential units, 700m² of commercial / residential space and car parking for 126 cars. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Tim Ferguson Peter Gordon Cassidy Holland Push Architects Weathered Howe Gray Robinson Cottrell George Floth Consulting Engineers
SATISFIED customers show their appreciation for a job well done in many different ways, but this is one of the most unusual personal gifts ever received at Hutchies ... and greatly appreciated. This bush verse was written by Carol Ballard (Boulia Council Representative for Multi-sports Complex and Building Supervisor) and Debbie Rivas (Boulia Librarian) on successful completion of Boulia’s new sports complex. Their thanks go to Len and Karen White who tackle many of Hutchies’ difficult outback jobs.
Odé to the Whites
Boulia’s new sports complex, was doing it tough Two Foremen had left, they’d had enough There was murder and mayhem and broken bones galore Till Hutchinson’s said @#%^ no more! Ring up Len White and get him onto the job We need some experience, don’t let him put up a fight He knows it out there He can calm things down If we don’t get him out there We’ll be finished in the town So out he came, him and the Duck He sorted them out, he didn’t give a @#%^ With the crack of a whip And the voice of authority Let’s get this job finished That’s the first priority Then we can relax Sit back, have a beer And do some fishing You know the river is quite near The job is all finished It’s come to an end Lenny and Duck are leaving Carol is going round the bend They’ve all gone and left here Brian, Len and Mark An’ now that she’s there It’s not such a lark We’re really going to miss them Len and the Duck But we’ll see them again With any luck
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HUTCHIES’
TRAVELLING UNDIES THE annual Livid Festival for 2004 was cancelled, but not to be outdone, Scott took the usual clients and staff out for the night to Fortitude Valley, which is a suitable venue to replace the sights and sounds of Livid.
Scott with his bathing buddy, Dave Pearson, at Mt Kinabalu in Malaysia.
A swing bridge frightened the pants off Scott on a jungle trail in the wilds of Borneo.
Scott and Mary-Jeanne took some of the Sydney office company members to Homebake. The halo indicates Scott was on his best behaviour.
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Serial Travelling Undies entrant, John Mason, has bobbed up again in the Whitsundays.
Kylie from Stocklands became confused during the night and had her G-string on backwards.
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Babies galore SOMETHING has been happening in the extended Hutchies’ family, with a record number of new arrivals. • Brad and Michelle Smith are proud parents of a bouncing baby boy they named Blake. • Peter Haidley and Chantell have had their first child, Casey David.
Neville, Jodie, Corey and Ryan welcomed Katelyn Ivy Langer into their family, born on January 17. Alyce Warner was born November 4 at a healthy 9lb 7oz. Theresa and Neal Jenkinson announced the birth of their first child, Kurtis Elliot, who was born on December 2.
Helena & Tim Rowntree-Ferguson are proud parents of Harrison James Dowling Rowntree-Ferguson born November 4.
Daniel and Jacqui Muntz welcomed their baby girl Layla Rose into the world.
Student has faith in horses...
VISITORS to Hutchies’ HQ would recognise Faith Duberchain, in her role as part-time office support and reception relief, but may be surprised to learn she also is a veterinary student. Here’s proof ... Faith, wearing her Hutchies shirt, doing something with a horse ... but she is at the wrong end to be feeding it! With a reach like that, Faith also would be ideal for cleaning out Hutchies’ old filing cabinets.
Life can be a bitch
HUTCHINSON Builders singlets have been converted to Hutchinson Bitches sports uniforms for the latest netball team to enter competition. Team members are: (Back L-R): Sherrif Campbell, Tahni Archer, Steve Quinn, Brent Senewski. (Front L-R): Jade Bruce, Mandy Quinn, Emma Quinn.
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The Incredible Hunks
Hunks L-R: Darcy Connaught (Stockland) and Hutchie entrants Mike Osmond and Dann O’Dwyer.
SCRATCH-ITS IF your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3376 4044 Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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TO celebrate the grand opening of Stockland’s Burleigh Home Space Centre at Burleigh Waters, on the Gold Coast, a ‘Tradesman Hunk’ and ‘Summer Surf Girl’ Parade competition was held. Some of Hutchies’ boys turned up to strut their stuff for a chance to win $500 in cash. Although they didn’t win, the boys had a lot of fun and did Hutchies proud. The Hutchies boys later bitched that the Stockland judges gave the award to one of their own hunks. Prize Hutchies Cup Stud Finder Hutchies Hat Drill Bit Set Hutchies G-String Hutchies Port Screwdriver Set Hutchies Undies Hutchies Spray Jacket Tape Measure Pack
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Mug of the Year
• Mark Phillips should be getting the message ... having won Mug of the Year for two consecutive years. • Workmates say he wins it simply for being himself.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
Town & Country Edition
THIS is a special city/country edition of Hutchies’ Truth. Not only does it show Hutchies’ ability to take on large and complex jobs, such as M on Mary, in Brisbane’s CBD, but it also highlights our spread of work throughout regional areas such as Boulia, McKinlay, Dalby, Cairns, Clermont, Toowoomba, Scarborough, as well as Coffs Harbour, Cabarita and Port Macquarie in
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northern New South Wales. The regional jobs demonstrate the company’s ability to work in remote locations and its willingness to go anywhere to provide a service to our clients. This unique reputation is something of which we are very proud and has contributed to our outstanding performance in the recent financial year.
Buddha joins the building team
HUTCHIES has started work on the $100 million “M on Mary” project, at 70 Mary Street, in Brisbane’s CBD – a 47 level residential tower, which will take 120 weeks to construct. But the first on site construction was a simple altar to allow prayers and gifts to Buddha. The solemn ceremony included burning of incense, splashing of rice wine on the ground and offerings of fruit and dried fish. Homage to Buddah followed the Korean tradition of M on Mary developer, Mr Duk Hong, of Skycorp Development.. At completion of the ceremony, work got underway on the 367 apartment project on the prime Brisbane CBD location, due for completion in late 2006. (See Message from the Managing Director, Page 2). Hutchies’ Project Manager, John Berlese, said that inspired design and a sure understanding of the potential market’s needs would make this development another outstanding success for Mr Hong. M on Mary has been created for those who value a modern lifestyle and comprises stylish designer apartments with balconies, as well as swimming pool, sauna and entertainment area with barbeque,
Hutchies’ Project Manager, John Berlese, and Site Manager, Jason Birch, pray to Buddha at the start of the M on Mary project in Brisbane’s CBD. An on schedule and on budget completion could see more altars on Hutchies’ building sites.
commercial gym, restaurant and cafe. Predictions about the Brisbane inner city apartment market indicate that, even without additional help from Buddha, M on Mary will be on a winner. The Matusik Snapshot, In Focus “Brisbane CBD Rental Market”, said “the CBD is likely to be the biggest residential suburb in Brisbane... new apartment supply is not even keeping up with demand.” “Demand for inner city living, especially in Brisbane, is increasing and likely to accelerate in coming years. The Brisbane CBD achieves a 40 per cent premium, over a similar sized apartment located elsewhere across inner Brisbane.” Fiona Bergin, of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, predicted in The Australian that a strong population and job growth would drive Brisbane property prices up by between 10 and 15 per cent. “Most significant reasons for optimism in the market was that (Brisbane’s) population growth was the strongest in the country – and job growth exceeds population growth”. Selling from $276,000, M on Mary offers one bedroom study apartments, three bedroom suites and opulent penthouses.
Artist’s impression shows how the 47 level “M on Mary” will look when completed late in 2006.
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~ Letter to the Editor ~
Dear Hutchies, MANY, many thanks for the Hutchies’ Spirit Level – after receiving it I decided to go into the construction business myself. Forget about those flash commercial, retail and residential projects you’ve been doing for nearly a century. I applied my Hutchies’ Spirit Level to a real job – a bloke’s garden shed. None of those project managers, architects, etc, to help me – just several pages of garbage written by some absolutely incoherent lunatic. Anyway, I almost built three garden sheds over a weekend with my Hutchies’ Spirit Level (my gorgeous wife claims that almost building the same shed three times is actually only one shed). I also have found three innovative roles for the spirit level - they involve alcohol, fish and the bedroom – but at separate times. Kind regards, John Daffy
From the
Managing Director
Another 2004/05 would be great
The Daffy garden shed (or is it three?).
Marlin an ocean gem for Tony
Martin Spink’s Wing – Dalby Hospital
DALBY Hospital is getting the treatment from Hutchies with a $13 million expansion. The civil component of the works started in March which involved the construction of a mass gravel platform of 1,200 square metres, which equates to approximately 30,000 tonnes of gravel.
TONY (Tracka) Ryan got the surprise of his life while drifting for flathead about 500 metres off Hutchies’ Ocean Gem construction site at Coffs Harbour on a Saturday morning. He hooked up with a marlin, which took about 15 minutes to boat. “We quickly took these photos and put it back in the water, swam it around for a while and let it go,” Tony said. “What a buzz.” For the technically minded, Tony caught his marlin on a pilchard and ganghook, with a 20lb line.
LEFT: Martin Spinks, shortly after leaving the Dalby Hospital. ABOVE: Martin today.
Dalby delivers the goods
HUTCHIES’ Truth has obtained exclusive evidence of the good work achieved by the Dalby Hospital. It was the birthplace of Martin Spinks, of Consolidated Properties.
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Tony with his with his catch of the day – a marlin – and his Hutchies’ hat.
HUTCHIES will post a record profit for the 2004/05 year, albeit on the back of record turnover of approx $320 million. The outlook for 2005/06 also looks good with a wonderful mix of projects either under construction or about to commence. In late May, we started the $100 million M on Mary project in the city – a 47 level residential tower, which will take 120 weeks to construct. Hutchies’ team has spent the past five months in planning and the project has kicked off to a good start on site. Two new state of the art Favco cranes have been purchased to add to Hutchies’ fleet of capital equipment and we reckon this will help get the job finished on time and, with a bit of luck, maybe ahead of schedule. While any $100 million project is a big job, we are really confident we’ve got things wrapped up – the right price, the right construction team, the right subbies and suppliers, a good industrial relations attitude and good timing, with labour availability showing signs of improvement. The less than $50 million impact per year of M on Mary allows Hutchies to work within its Business Strategy of taking on around $400 million per annum utilising its existing people, while maintaining a good balance of projects ranging from $100,000 to a $100 million in value. Hutchies’ capacity to handle almost any size building project anywhere throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria is a major strength, allowing us to spread traditional building risk through the size, location and value of our projects. At Hutchies, we believe we have the right formula and we will be happy with another year like the last one. Greg Quinn Managing Director
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Architectural icon for Cabarita HUTCHIES is currently working on The Beach, at Cabarita, in northern New South Wales, which is destined to be a contemporary architectural icon at one of the best beachfront locations in Australia. The development includes 57 apartments, as well as gourmet restaurants and cafes, specialty boutique fashion retail premises and trendy bars. The Beach will take full advantage of its unique location to optimise its connection with this special surf beach and headland. The podium level recreation area will be one of The Beach’s stunning features and comprise extensive garden pool terraces, incorporating tropical landscaping surrounding swimming pools, spas and bridges. The Beach will include a large state-of -the-art gymnasium, meeting room and swim up bar cafe.
Aerial view of Bluewater canal.
Stage One sales blitz shows bright future for Bluewater
Don O’Rorke, Lachlan Grantley, Mike Dodd and Rosie Bissett at Bluewater Cairns.
HUTCHIES’ work on Bluewater Cairns has paid off, with only a handful of waterfront and dry blocks available after a sales blitz on Stage One. The project is being carried out under onerous environmental constraints and requires the construction of 2.5 km of dredged access channel, complete with navigation aids mounted on marine piles; the reclamation of 40 ha of swamp land to form residential allotments; 2km of rock and concrete revetment walls; 3km of canals; the construction of roads, stormwater, sewer, water, electricity and telecommunication services; the installation of 150 marine piles for private marina berths; management of 250,000 cubic metres of acid sulphate soils; management of 300,000 cubic metres of dredge tailings; and landscaping and rehabilitation works. Consolidated Properties’ vision is for Bluewater to be home to 3000 people in five precincts, many of them with water views or marina access. The success of Stage One has established anticipation of a land rush when the remaining stages are
released to the public. This will be one of the last opportunities on the eastern seaboard to purchase a freehold home on a harbour with marina berths. A $1 million display centre opened in June, prior to the release of future land, and will remain open seven days a week to handle the expected demand. The design of the classic North Queensland style of display centre will allow prospective buyers to gain an insight into the Bluewater lifestyle. And lifestyle is the keyword shared by many Bluewater purchasers, which is no surprise to Consolidated Properties’ Lachlan Grantley. “The opportunity for lifestyle rarities like having a boat at your back door, or being able to wander down to the Marina Village to have a drink while watching boats emptying their catch won’t be repeated in the area,” he said. Construction on the channel, concrete walls for the canal and subdivision works are now finished with the first new homes being built. For more information visit www.bluewatercairns.com.au
The Beach at Cabarita Beach.
Launching a successful float
MARY and Terry Peabody, of Transpacific Industries (left), Hutchies’ clients and Scott’s mother-in-law and father-in-law, had reason to smile at the recent float of Transpacific Industries held at the Australian Stock Exchange, Riverside Building, Eagle Street, Brisbane. Their company was well accepted on the market and was recently trading at $3.70 a share from an initial $2.40. Sharing in their good fortune is Hutchies’ client, Steve Hammond, from the Regatta and the Railway Hotels.
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Barefoot at the beach and office
DAVE Smythe has become the Barefoot Boy since he transferred from the Brisbane office to the Sunshine Coast a year ago. Dave sustained injuries in a musical misadventure in a “mosh pit” and surprisingly sustained sprains to both his ankles at the same time, which was consistent with the purple blue colour of his skin and the doubling in size of both ankles. The event was so traumatic that Dave only has minor recollection of the event. Consequently, Dave has been unable to wear shoes around the office. Colleagues wonder if Dave really has a medical issue or if he prefers the barefoot beachside lifestyle.
Greg Quinn (left) congratulates Robert Charles’ win as Apprentice of the Year watched by Scott Hutchinson.
Dipper helps with the draw
Apprentices of the Year
AFL legend Robert (The Dipper) Diperdeminico, centre, with Hutchies’ John Galloway and Jim Edwards at the AFL Townsville season launch. Hutchies won the corporate partners draw on the night, which entitles the company to the competition naming rights and extensive media exposure over the 2005 season.
Cancer Council morning tea raffle winners
EARLIER this year, Brisbane apprentices were invited to attend the inaugural Brisbane Apprentice of the Year Awards where a highlight was Robert Charles being named the 2004 Apprentice of the Year, as voted by this peers. Robert received an EvaKool esky from Greg Quinn and Scott Hutchinson. The handy prize got a fair workout at the Big Day Out on the following day! Hutchies is proud of its strong commitment to the training of apprentices. There are currently 23 apprentices in the Hutchies’ apprentice program, which aims to give all apprentices exposure to a wide range of projects over the course of their four years..
THE Torgas Awards Night was held at the Southbank Convention Centre in Townsville and was alloway, Jo attended by John Galloway, ien, Ben Lynch-Terry, Noel O’Brien, ck. Prest and Patrick Derrick. standPatrick won Most Outstanding Fourth Year Apprentice – Construction; Torgas High Achiever’s Honour Board for HIA// BCITF Apprentice off the Year – Townsvillee d; and North Queensland; ear Apprentice of the Year Award – Barrier Reef InstiCongratulations to Teresa Nolten, Jennifer Brock, Ron gas tute of TAFE; and Torgas Patrick Derrick with Niven, Trevor Bruiners, Fred Brands, Searle Balladone, Apprentice of the Year. his Torgas Apprentice who were winners of the Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea Patrick completed his of the Year Award. Raffle held at Head Office in support of The Cancer Council apprenticeship with HutchAustralia. A big thankyou to all those who donated. inson Builders through Torgas last year and he is now a trade qualified carpenter employed directly by Hutchinson Builders.
Hospitality expo
HUTCHIES and Project Leaders Australia, joint venture partner for club projects, were represented recently at the 2005 Queensland Hospitality Industry Expo at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 160 exhibitors attended the Expo, which was visited by 5000 key hospitality industry people, including many of long term clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Shown at the Queensland Hospitality Industry Expo are, from left, Russell Fryer, Brent Nowland, Craig Cornish and Roy and Di Blakeney, from Mareeba RSL.
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Report from Cannington Station CANNINGTON Station Homestead is a $1.2 million design and construct project for Hutchies at McKinlay, in the Queensland Outback. Architect is Renee Dunn and the contract time is approximately six months. The following is a progress report from Len and Karen White, who are on site.
The main road into Cannington Station after rain.
Boost for Boulia
HUTCHIES had a starring role in the Boulia Easter Racing Carnival when Boulia played host to thousands of locals and visitors, who gathered in the little outback town for three days of racing, rodeo, gymkhana and fun. The weather was good, the people wanted to party and the town turned it on. Len and the Karen White helped behind the bar and presented the Boulia Cup, which was sponsored by Hutchies. A highlight of the weekend was when Ya Waheed took out the Hutchinson Builders Boulia Cup Open 1400 metres with an impressive win. Another big occasion for Boulia was the official opening of the town’s new $4 million sports and aquatic centre, which was built by Hutchies. The airconditioned sports hall will cater for many actiivities including netball, basketball, squash, badminton, volleyball, gymnastics and indoor cricket. The outside area includes a shaded, heated 25 metre swimming pool, children’s splash pool, playground and barbeque. Deputy Premier, Terry Mackenroth, who officially opened the centre, said Boulia now had one of the best sporting complexes in western Queensland. “Before this, the closest sporting facilities of any significance was 300 kilometres away in Mount Isa, but now residents have a first class sports complex in their own backyard.”
Len (far left) and Karen White (far right) present Ya Waheed’s trainer, Wayne Pomfrett, and jockey Keith Ballard with the Hutchinson Builders Boulia Cup.
Hello from the Back of Beyond, Here we are at Cannington Station – closest pub 93km, closest K-Mart 326km and closest hairdresser 200km (Thursdays only). We are a happy little community of five permanents and a migrating number of subbies who come and go each week. We work in conditions that include 44 degrees in the shade and we can’t get used to sleeping all night with the air conditioner on. There is nothing here except an old house the managers live in, an old house that nobody lives in and the shearers’ quarters where the workers live.(We are in the van). I have had no complaints about my cooking and no deaths from food poisoning. A dust storm is heading our way and we watch the sky wondering how bad it will be.
Karen White enjoys her cocktail hour in Queensland’s Outback. Apart from watching dust storms, our entertainment consists of DVD movies, swimming in the excavation hole which has filled with beautiful fresh rainwater and checking out the surrounding countryside, which is mostly flat and riddled with prickly acacia trees, which are deadly little buggers if you step on one. We are progressing well and hope the rain doesn’t upset things too much so we can get finished on time. — Len and Karen White
ABOVE: Pre-dinner drinks in the dining room. LEFT: Hutchies’ apprentices, Daniel Schultz and Jake Stockham, with a local sport trophy. The boys were attacked by the pig while sitting around the camp fire and had to kill it with the only weapon they had on hand – a hammer (bottom right corner of photo).
Excavation resulted in a new swimming hole.
Jake Stockham, Hutchies’ 15-year-old apprentice working at Cannington Station and Queensland Junior Bull Riding Champion.
Jake at work in the rodeo ring.
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Dirt track demons
BIKE No. 22 is a road racing period 5 sidecar (1972-1982) and Hutchies has climbed on board to help Keith Robinson (Hutchinson Internal Linings) win some glory on the Hutchies on the Australian Australian racside car racing circuit with ing circuit. Keith Robinson and his Keith is the swinger, Craig Mitchell. rider and Craig Mitchell his “swinger” – the passenger who plays a vital role in the handling and traction of the bike. Keith said side car racing had been a forgotten sport for a long time, but a resurgence has seen many more outfits lining up on the starting grid. Thirty side cars at the Eastern Creek circuit last year was the biggest turnout in New South Wales since the 1970s. Bike No 22 has had varying results throughout the year with a couple of seconds and then a disastrous weekend at the Queensland titles where it finished near last after numerous mechanical failures. Now fully rebuilt and sporting the Hutchies’ banner, Keith expects much better results. Keith reckons the secret to success is team work. “Side car racing is a unique high speed team effort and – like Hutchies – the situation can be dangerous if the team doesn’t work together,” Keith said. Queensland Sidecars is looking for members to join the club as team members or spectators. “It doesn’t matter if you are big or small, young or old, male or female. Racing is thrilling and rewarding and all you need to get started is a set of leathers and a race licence,” Keith said. Local meets are held throughout the year at Willowbank, Warwick and Stanthorpe. To get involved, give Keith a call on 0412 255 955.
A couple of Hutchies boys, Rhys Disher (apprentice) and Maurie Washington (foreman) at Shann Homestead, near Clermont, with Gayle & Mac Shann. READERS may recall our story earlier this year in which Hutchies was helping the Queensland Master Builders Association make life easier for a young bushwoman, Gayle Shann, who suffered extensive injuries to her arms in an outback accident. QMBA offered to modify the home she shares with husband, Mac, so she can use her legs to operate taps, light switches, and cupboards.
Hutchies help to build a new life The work is nearly complete and Hutchies has played a major role in the conversion of the residence to suit Gayle’s needs.
MICK RETIRES
Keeping a hand o
Picture of perfection Fancy footwork on the track.
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SAFETY Officer, Paul Adams, demonstrates best practice as he does his rounds at Head Office. Note the helmet, safety glasses, overalls, gloves and steel capped boots. Speed is about right as he is overtaken by a cow statue.
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Working like a dog has its rewards
All Stars shine in corporate softball
HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba company member, Bob Pronard, recently organised the Queensland Working Cattle Dog Trials at Crows Nest, which were sponsored by Hutchies. We thank Bob for all his hard work in organising the trials, which were a great success. Winners at the Queensland Working Cattle Dog Trials were (from left) Max Johnson, Barry Hughes, Mick Davis and Bevan Wessner. LEFT: After more than 30 years with Hutchies, Mick Moran has retired. Mick’s retirement celebration will be held onsite on August 5th. A major presentation will also be made at the Company Christmas party on November 5th. Pictured onsite at the Railway Hotel, Woolloongabba, with Mick is Hutchie team member, Ashley Blake.
on the job...
ew Upper Mt Gravatt District Police Headquarters ahead of time with police demonstrating how they kept Sam Cassidy on the job until it was completed!
ONCE again the Hutchies’ All Stars have showed corporate Queensland what they are made of with another stunning win at the Corporate Games softball. It was a long and often tense day with many home runs, some outstanding batting and fielding from the fit and often fanatical All Stars. Things didn’t all go Hutchies’ way, with some poor pitching by John Berlese relegating the All Stars to second place before the final, resulting in an extra play off game. Thiess put up a good fight, but had to make do with a bronze medal, and we were on our way to the final against the Brisbane City Council. The All Stars were a little cocky, but were soon put in their place by some strong batting and fielding by the opposition – keeping us runless in the first innings. Some words of advice and a good
bollocking by El Capitan revved us up and a great decision by Tezza to bat us second set us up to bat last in the final innings. A score of 10-8 showed we had some work to do but a win was in reach and we had to somehow get some hits into the outfield. More bollocking by Tezza lifted the team and ensured that he was off just about everyone’s Christmas card lists, especially Greg’s. And onto the last nail biting innings...a solid hit by Carmen and a six by Owen over the outfield evened up the score and it was left to Cathy David, Beck Norton, Rob Kruk and Ron Pearse to get us home. Bec Norton stepped up at 10-10, a heart stopping moment for Mrs Norton. Bec showed nerves of steel though as she held out for a walk on 3 balls, 2 strikes and Ronnie did the same to get Cath home to make it 11-10. Off to Melbourne...
CCAPS APS B BENEFITS ENEFITS FROM B FROM BOAT OAT RAFFLE RAFFLE
Hutchies held a raffle (a 3.5m boat & trailer as first prize) to support CAPS (Community Action for the Prevention of Suicide). Pictured is Scott Hutchinson presenting a donation cheque to CAPS representative, Jodie Bache-McLean.
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Mountain Creek Shopping Centre
Job Value: $7,259,000 Job Description: Retail shopping centre including 12 specialty shops, one hardware and a Woolworths supermarket. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
Brad Miller Dave Smyth Matt Hutton Francois Pousson Thomson Adsett & Partners Covey & Associates
Barron Gorge Visitors Centre
Job Value: $2,315,722 Job Description: Demolition of existing Administration Building and construction of a new single storey Administration Building and a visitors’ centre including associated works. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Richard Field Anthony Winter Robert McConkey Power Graham & Dempsey GHD Pty Ltd GHD Pty Ltd GHC (Engineers) – PJ Electrical (Contractors)
Waterford Apartments
Job Value: $6,500,000 Job Description: 33 units consisting of five buildings spread out over 5500m2. The second largest building consists of two levels of units with a basement and car park area below. The remaining buildings are town houses. All buildings are block and external rendered walls with internal timber framed walls. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . .
John Galloway Chris Ahern Paul Vickery Pierre Kessler Consulting Building Group BMD BMD Douglas Associates
TEP Hanger Job Value: $3,000,000 Job Description: Hangar for private business jets with 1000m2 of lounge, administration and office space adjoining. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Engineering Firm: . .
Barry Butterworth Russell Fryer Greg Birnie Shane Tyson Trevor Bruiners Lambert & Smith McVeigh Consulting James Design Meinhardts
Patrick Street Units
Job Value: $2,000,000 Job Description: Eleven townhouses comprising of 6 x 3 bedroom and 5 x 2 bedroom units, fully landscaped with on site car parking
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Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Hydraulic Consultants: . . . . . . .
John Galloway Ben Prest Jeff Terry Pierre Kessler Tropic Built BMD Consulting BMD Consulting Cochrane MRP
UQ Heron Island
Job Value: $2,660,000 Job Description: Demolish Roche Building, Aquaria and 2x staff cabins. Construct new Roche Building and Aquaria and Cold Room. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical & Mechanical Firm: . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Greg Birnie Paul Pereira Trevor Bruiners Dimitrou Mills Engineers Hawkins Jenkins Ross Currie & Brown Thomas Kane
M on Mary
Job Value: $99,000,000 Job Description: 44 storey high rise apartments consist of 367 units, two pools, gym, restaurants and café. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical & Mechanical Firm: . .
John Berlese Marcus Neil / Chris McEvoy Jason Birch Paul David Angelo Nicolisi Architects Emcon Consulting Engineers Grey Robinson Cottrel R.J. Humphrey & Associates
Adrenalin Bar Façade Refurbishment
Job Value: $115,000 Job Description: New awnings render and repaint façade of existing Adrenalin Bar building. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Brent Nowland Ron Niven John Gaggin Renee Dunn Architects
Clayfield Bowls Club
Job Value: $500,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of existing bowls club and construction of new dock area. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Barry Butterworth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Russell Fryer
Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Pereira Trevor Bruiners Project Leaders John Batterham Mark Bradickich
Sherwood – Indooroopilly Sub Branch Extension
Job Value: $228,693 Job Description: Extension of multi-purpose area. Upgrade front entry, new commercial kitchen and new disabled toilet to existing sub office building. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Brent Nowland Ray Scobie Trevor Bruiners
St John’s College Fire Services
Job Value: $450,000 Job Description: Installation of fire alarm and hydrant system to existing college buildings. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Electrical & Hydraulic Firm: . . . .
Os Blacker Os Blacker Os Blacker James Design
IGA Jindalee
Job Value: $540,000 Job Description: Upgrade of the community area of a small shopping centre including new car park, a complete repaint and other minor works to the fascia. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Elect., Fire & Mechanical Firm: . Certification: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Shaun Beck / Chantal Malaponte Sam Cassidy / Ben Hagan Louis Levinson Mick Connolly Nettleton Tribe Bruce Lemcke Engineering Steve James Design Certis Building Certification
UQ Ipswich
Job Value: $1,434,307 Job Description: The existing boiler house (formerly Challinor Centre) now UQ Ipswich Campus is being redeveloped into a new community and research facility including a new mezzanine floor containing offices and meeting rooms. The existing boilers and engine room are approximately 100 years old. One boiler is to be moved to the Ipswich railway museum and Louis Levenson said there will be no night work on the job due to “ghosts in residence”. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical & Mechanical Firm: . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Lift: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asbestos: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Norm Norman Sam Cassidy Louis Levinson Norm Norman Suters Architects ARUP Multitec Solutions GHD EMF Griffiths Parsons Brinckerof
3245 Logan Road Underwood
Job Value: $2,186,700 Job Description: Refurbishment of existing retail and office building. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . .
Paul Hart Brett Smith Scott Vidler Mick Connolly Planet Architects McVeigh Consulting James Design Mitchell Brandtman
Port Home Zone – Port Macquarie
Job Value: $9,100,000 Job Description: 15,000m2 bulky goods retail centre plus 10,000m2 car park Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchis Administrator:. . . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . .
The Port Macquarie, NSW, Port Home Zone construction site.
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Julian French Trent Nicholas Geoff Fish Stephen Brown Lefler Simes Walch & Roberts Hopkins Consultants.
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Drift Apartments Casuarina Beach
Job Value: $28,000,000 Job Description: Construction of 90 luxury beachside apartments in two blocks of 45 units including 2 lagoon pools, basement car park and landscaped gardens. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchis Administrator:. . . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisors: . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Elect., Mechanical & Lift Firm: . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Acoustic Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pool Consultant: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mark Phillips Alan Pillay Jim Thacker Shaun Hooper / Jason O’Connor Michael Crossin Cottee Parker Architects (Pty) Alliance Design Group Cardno MBK EMF Griffiths Steve Paul and Partners Image Design Group Palmer Acoustics Coastline Certifiers Mark Shirley
Mudgeeraba Bi-Lo
Job Value: $7,600,000 Job Description: Construction of Bi-Lo supermarket and 15 specialty shops. Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical / Mechanical Firm:. . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grant Le Boutillier Jeffrey Back Michael Crossin Cottee Parker Architects (Pty) ARUP DMA Thompson Kane
141 Queen Street
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Message from Matt
SCOTT and Mary-Jeanne recently visited company member, Matt L’Estrange, and girlfriend, Sue Fitzpatrick, in Shanghai, where Matt is undergoing treatment for cancer. Matt, who started as an apprentice with Hutchies in 1996, is making good progress and took advantage of his time in Shanghai to check out the local building scene. In a note to workmates, Matt said Shanghai had some amazABOVE: Mary-Jeanne, Scott, Sue & Matt in Shanghai. ing buildings and the amount of TOP: Impressive Shanghai skylline. construction activity was impressive. Russell McCart made a significant financial contribution and combined with Hutchies enabled Matt to seek alternative remedies in China. We all wish Matt well and hope for a speedy recovery.
A premier resort for Redcliffe HUTCHIES is helping to establish the first premier resort at Redcliffe Peninsula, 35 minutes north of Brisbane’s CBD. The elegance of the new four and a half star Scarborough Beach Resort offers investors the opportunity for capital growth, underpinned by sound commercial strategy. In the heart of Scarborough, the Resort offers two bedroom, dual key and three bedroom apartments, complemented by five penthouses, two of which enjoy exclusive roof top areas of over 160m2 each. For more information visit www.scarboroughbeach resort.com.au
A seagull’s view of Scarborough Beach Resort under construction byy Hutchies.
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TJ Peabody, owner of Craggy Range Winery in New Zealand, now known as the Land of the Short White Undies.
TRAVELLING
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LEFT: Jimmy Hermiston, from Melbourne, risks permanent damage to his extremities from frostbite at Hirafu, near Sapporo, in Japan. RIGHT: Rick Snep, of Hutchies Toowoomba, needs to realise it’s impossible to hide away wherever he goes, when he wears a shirt that makes the undies look good.
The Grand Canyon, USA, just got grander when Barry Butterworth stripped off to his undies to compete with one of the natural wonders of the world. Fortunately, Chris Thomas, of Thomas Hotels, Sydney, maintained his sense of decorum.
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Mary Hutchinson ... have lipstick, will travel!
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Hatched, matched, despatched Sympathy to family and friends of Ian Garton, who was the Queensland representative for Brown Brewer and Gregory (Sydney Architects) and did freelance architectural work for Hutchies’ joint venture partners, Project Leaders.
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Bob & Joan Wilkinson celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in May.
Bill and Gayle Henley’s wedding was held in Innisfail during January.
Can somebody lend a hand?
TYPICAL scene from a construction site, where one person does all the work while the others watch! Where do we sign up?
Courtney Rees (back) presents prizes to the Best Team (from left) Mick Franks, Dave Woolley, Mel and Peter Richards.
Bowled over at the Bowls Club
THE New Farm Bowls Club had the Hutchies’ Social Club in for an event not to forget – a game of bowls, with Bob Wilkinson acting as coach for those who needed some help, followed by dinner, drinking and dancing. Results were: Best Dressed – Ben Howard and Sharon Hafner; Best Player – Chantal Malaponte; Best of the Worst – Owen Valmadre, Leon Bowes, Ben Young and Jon Wood; Best Team – Mick Franks, Dave Woolley, Mel and Peter Richards. A big thank you to Infix, Tradelink (Virginia), Welded Mesh, Bretts Pty Ltd (Stafford), Hansen Construction Materials Pty Ltd, Comprador Pacific Pty Ltd, and Metal Building Systems for their generous support in donating wonderful prizes for the evening.
Francie and Tim McGregor married in April at the City Registry Office and had their honeymoon in Maleny.
Victory over legal team HUTCHIES’ touch football team recently scored its first grand final win in the Wednesday night mixed competition. The hard fought 3-2 win over Mallesons Lawyers was celebrated long into Wednesday night and the trophy made it back to the office where it now has pride of place in the Hutchies’ trophy cabinet. Pictured is the team (back, from left) Dave, Owen Valmadre, Jon Wood, Zane, Gina and (front, from left) Mark Gaggin, Jason Williams (Captain), Louisa and Sarah.
Lifeline for canoeing/rowing club A HELPING hand from Hutchies has kept the Centenary Canoeing and Rowing Club alive. The club has stored and repaired boats in Hutchies’ sheds while waiting for the Brisbane City Council to locate a site for the club to build a shed and pontoon. Vice President, Simon Newcomb, said having a shed to store and repair boats was crucial for the club’s survival.
“Without Hutchinson Builders our club would not have survived,” Simon said. Students from Kenmore, Centenary, Forest Lake and Corinda State High Schools are involved, with up to 100 young people using the club’s 10 boats. “I have a dream to make rowing available to any kid. When we eventually get a shed, we will be able to have more boats,” Simon said.
Winners of the first High Schools Head of the River in a Hutchies’ quad.
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Footie fanatics Hutchies’ gang celebrate Broncos’ win in the Rugby League. From left, John Galloway, Pierre Kessler, Chris Ahern, Dave Christoffersen, Jeff Terry, Jim Murray, Paul Vickery, Jim Edwards, Will Camilleri and Ben Prest. HUTCHIES took interested company members to a Rugby League and AFL game in Brisbane last April. The Townsville boys flew down for both games and had a great time. In the NRL the Broncos vs Bulldogs. Broncos won. In the AFL Lions vs Bulldogs. Lions lost.
Ladies loose in Melbourne
The Fox family among the crowd at the AFL.
THE Ladies Social Club trip this year was to Melbourne and included (a lot of!) shopping at Bridge Road, visit to Ballarat, support for the Lions at the AFL game (Hawthorn vs Lions), cocktails at the Sofitel Hotel overlooking highlights of the city and dinner at Lygon St. Jennifer and Kellie at the AFL game in Melbourne.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S HUTCHIES has combined its expertise in tourism, the wine industry and construction of remote location projects to be involved in the first college of wine tourism in northern Australia, at Stanthorpe in Queensland’s Granite Belt. Premier Peter Beattie turned the sod for the Queensland College of Wine Tourism in August and Hutchies is working to deadline for the first intake of students next year. Hutchies’ Robert Weymouth, of Toowoomba, said the first stage of the project involved construction of a working winery to produce the school’s own label, Banca Ridge, as well as small volume production for training purposes. The facility includes a 300 square metre barrel and bottle storage area, laboratory, large training kitchen for food preparation and wine tasting, as well as bistro and function rooms for the public. He said the company drew on its experience in construction of Craggy Range winery in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, which was built to best world wide winery practices. Craggy Range has been lauded by Robert Parker Jr, America’s premier wine critic for the past 25 years, as “a serious player in the New Zealand superstar sweepstakes.” Premier Beattie described the new wine tourism college as a first for Queensland and the only one of its kind in northern Australia.
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Artist’s impression of the Banca Ridge winery.
Wine industry toasts to unique tourism college “The college will function as a wine industry training centre and will operate as a commercial vineyard, winery, tourist centre, seminar and function facility,” he said. “Wine tourism is about much more than just selling wine. The college will involve all levels of business in the wine industry including hospitality and tourism, viticulture, wine making and marketing and cellar door operations.” Seven Queensland schools, to be collectively known as the Gateway Schools, will be part of the wine tourism project and use the new college for their studies. They are Stanthorpe State High
School, Centenary Heights State High School at Toowoomba, Kingaroy State High School, Murgon State High School, Nudgee College, Sheldon College in the Redlands and Tamborine Mountain State High School – schools that already have links to the state’s wine regions. The Gateway Schools involved in the new College of Wine Tourism have been strategically selected to ensure maximum coverage for Queensland’s wine regions, which now spread across about 1300 hectares of the state. Each year more than 5000 tonnes of grapes are crushed in Queensland, producing approximately 2.7 million litres and gen-
erating more than $40 million in wine sales. Tracie Warry has been appointed to the position of Head of Department Wine Tourism at Stanthorpe State High School and will be working for the Queensland College of Wine Tourism. University of Southern Queensland (USQ) and Charles Sturt University (CSU) Wagga Wagga will offer Queensland’s first Bachelor of Wine Science program next year, which will enable students to tap into lectures, resources and facilities of both universities and the newly formed Queensland College of Wine Tourism in Stanthorpe.
Architects: Conrad Gargett Structural and Civil Engineering: CLA Electrical, Hydraulic, Mechanical: Medland Mitropoulos Project Management: Ridgemill
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New Zealand’s Craggy Range winery.
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Apprentices are the key Police at work outside the site.
Maleny tough job but someone had to do it THE roof is now on the Woolies Shopping Centre at Maleny but Hutchies had a pretty torrid time for the first few weeks on site making it neccessary for the Queensland Police Service to be involved. Hutchies’ team was faced with a large group of anti-Woolworths protesters who camped on site and others who blocked access. Team leader, Ray Balladone, said his workers had a really difficult situation on their hands. He said the Queensland Police Service performed very professionally throughout the ordeal. “It was a very difficult situation for them, as they were simply trying to uphold the law and fulfil their duties knowing that the eyes of the community were watching closely through the media,” Ray said. “The Woolworths shopping centre had all the necessary planning, environmental and building consents and approvals endorsed by the Planning and Environment Court. “The first seven days on site established there were no platypus burrows on the building platform, but it is highly likely that the animals live both upstream and downstream in the creek . “Many of the more boisterous protesters didn’t reside in Maleny
Ray Ballandone on site or the surrounding region and, despite their claims, they didn’t represent the views of most Maleny residents. “At the height of the protest less than 200 people, many of whom were outsiders, participated in protest action. “The key players in the protest action orchestrated a reasonably successful campaign – widespread media coverage based on inaccurate propaganda that resulted in false and misleading information within the community. “Many supporters in the community were intimidated into silence and, understandably, were not prepared to come forward. “However, local subcontractors and suppliers came out of the woodwork to participate in the project and Hutchies has engaged as many locals as possible giving them first preference. “At the end of the day, Woolies will provide competition, choice
Managing Director
OVER the next two years, Hutchies is increasing its apprentice base from the current 26 to 50. At Hutchies, we offer our apprentices a career in the building and construction industry – one day an apprentice carpenter, the next a project manager. We don’t accept that our apprentices don’t pay for themselves. They are wonderful contributors, right from day one on the job. We provide them experience across a broad range of projects – detached houses one day, a $100m project in the city the next. Our expectations are high and we anticipate that, each year, of the 10 to 12 apprentices who will finish their fourth year – some are likely to go off travelling, some will be great carpenters and be happy with their lot, others will immediately move into leading hand or foreman roles and some others will head down the administration path on their way to the top. Hutchies is full of quality people who have progressed through the ranks over the years. Something else we do differently at Hutchies is encourage company
and jobs for the community. “The success or otherwise of this shopping centre will be determined by the shopping community – only time will tell,” Ray said. Scott Hutchinson said plenty of people had posed the question: “Why would Hutchies get itself embroiled in such a controversial situation?” “The answer is simple – Hutchies has done a lot of work for Corner-
members, their friends and relatives, our clients and colleagues to put forward people who they know want a career in the building and construction industry. We’re right into nepotism because it nurtures the big family culture for which Hutchies is renowned. Our apprentices come from a variety of backgrounds. Kids out of Year 10, who aren’t achieving at school, but want to be in the building and construction industry, are often the best learners out in the real world. As well, those who have completed Year 12, mature age people, private school and state system graduates and university course participants have all succeeded at Hutchies. We place a great deal of hope in the people we bring through our apprenticeship system because they are Hutchies’ future. Don’t hesitate to call our Ben Young on 0400 577 953 if you have a prospect that would fit into the Hutchies’ mould. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
stone Properties and Woolworths over the years and we weren’t prepared to abandon them simply because this job was going to be tough,” Scott said. “Basically, we stood firm with our clients. “At the end of the day, we also took on the ownership of the project but our motivation for this action was purely to have control so that we could manage the difficulties we had to confront,” Scott said. For more interesting stories talk to Ray Balladone.
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Hutchies at work on the Woolworths Maleny site.
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An aerial view of the Woolworths Maleny site.
In the previous edition of Hutchies’ Truth we thanked Russell McCart for his generosity in donating to cancer treatment for Matt L’Estrange but forgot to mention that Russell’s partners David Roberts and Paul Barrett at Meridien also contributed to the donation. Gremlins at work, sorry. – Editor
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Wrotham Park Station Resort.
State and national AIB Awards
Barry and Patrice Butterworth at the AIB
HUTCHIES’ projects have been acknowledged for excelNational Awards Dinner. lence at state and national levels of the Australian Institute of Building. Queensland Chapter of the AIB awards went to Wrotham Park Station Resort, Professional Excellence Award (Commercial $2.5-10 million); Bluewater Canal Development Cairns, Professional Excellence Award (Ecologically Sustainable Development $10-50 million); and Citygate Village, Fortitude Valley, High Commendation (Commercial $10-50 million). After success in the Queensland Chapter Awards, Hutchies went on to win at the National awards presented at a gala dinner at the Sheraton in Sydney. The national awards are: Professional Excellence Award – Commercial Projects $2.5-$10m for Wrotham Park Station Resort. The project was headed by Barry Butterworth with team members, Oswald Blacker, David Smythe, Darryl Morris and Trevor Bruiners. The facilities for Voyages Lodges consisted of 10 new luxury villas, central complex with kitchen, restaurant, dining room, lounge, swimming pool, decks and staff village as well as all new infrastructure for the village. The remote location of this construction site alone rendered this project a major challenge. The innovative management procedures used were able to overcome all difficulties to produce a quality product. High Commendation – Ecologically Sustainable DevelShown at the Queensland Chapter AIB Awards Dinner, from left, (back) Ian Stewart, Jack opment $10-$50 million for Bluewater Canal DevelopHutchinson, Barry Butterworth, John Gaggin, Debbie Gaggin, Richard Graham (front) ment, Cairns. June Hutchinson, Audrey Stewart, Patrice Butterworth and Keisha Graham. The team leader was Matthew Byrne with other members, Greg Quinn and Richard Field. The project involved the construction of Cairns’ first residential land subdivision consisting of 185 wet and dry allotments with services and extensive landscaping throughout. Each waterfront block has its own private jetty to make use of the canal structure. The marine environment, involving large volume dredging of contaminated soil, required floating marine plant 2.5 kilometres from the dredge tailing dam. The threat of crocodiles was among the challenges faced by this project. Effective coordination between developers, consultants, relevant authorities and sub-contractors resulted in a high quality construction. Citygate Village, Fortitude Valley. Bluewater Canal Development, Cairns.
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Jack shares a drink and a few thoughts on the dual grave of his grandparents, Jack and Ellen Hutchinson.
ABOVE: VIP aircraft hangar at Brisbane Airport and the new business jet capable of flying non-stop to Hong Kong. LEFT: Pilot Shane Tyson ready for takeoff.
VIP welcome to Brisbane Airport HUTCHIES has helped Brisbane Airport take another step towards becoming the leading Asia Pacific hub for aviation excellence, with construction of a purpose built facility for VIP aircraft. The multi million dollar Brenzil Hangar was officially opened by the Premier Peter Beattie and Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) managing director and CEO, Mr Koen Rooijmans. The facility is the brainchild of leading Queensland businessman, Terry Peabody, and will offer a unique business aircraft charter service, capable of travelling nonstop to Hong Kong, as well as housing another charter aircraft.
Mr Rooijmans said modern airports needed to cater for the VIP and high end business and entertainment market. “This hangar is one of the best facilities in Australia for business aviation with large open apron, high level of privacy and security,’’ he said. “I have no doubt the new facility will encourage a greater number of overseas flights to make Brisbane a first port of call. “Brisbane is brilliantly positioned to become a major AsiaPacific hub for all aspects of aviation and aerospace and this is yet another significant step towards this goal,’’ he said.
FRIENDS and family of Hutchies’ founder, John Hutchinson Snr, gathered recently at the Balmoral Cemetery in Brisbane to rebury his remains in a dual grave next to his first wife, Ellen, who died in 1934. When John Snr died in 1964, his ashes were placed in a crypt. The family decided they should be at rest together and held a simple
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ceremony to shift his ashes to the dual grave. The ceremony was an opportunity for a get together and thank the people who migrated from England and established the Hutchinson name and family tradition in Australia.
Farewell Terry
WITH regret, Hutchies says farewell to Terry Bedford at Bank of Queensland. After almost 25 years with the bank and a long and distinguished association with Hutchies, Terry has announced his retirement to take effect in November. He has made it known that he is available (at extremely short notice) for golf, fishing, boating, yarning, lunching, etc., after he and his wife, Yvonne, return from holidays in December.
HUTCHIES was well represented at the National Association of Women in Construction awards dinner. Scott Hutchinson with, from left, (back) Claire, Margaret and Tracey (front) Courtney, Jennifer, Kellie and Shelley.
Musicians beat to the bar
Resting in peace
HUTCHIES recently sponsored a night at the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville and, by chance, Hutchies’ crew was in the Rhino Bar after the concert where they met up with the artists who were only too happy to share some photo opportunities. Shown at the after performance party are (from left) Jeff Terry, Will Camilleri, Jo Lynch-Terry, Margaret Galloway, all of Hutchies, with Zuill Bailey (cello), Bernadette Balkus (piano), Bernadette’s mum, Catherine McCorkill (clarinet), Caroline Henbest (viola) and Radka Dohnalova (violin).
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Escape to paradise Hutchies sponsored the Australian Soccer Academy (South West Queensland) Under 10s and Under 11s which competed in a Soccer Carnival on the Gold Coast with teams from all over Australia.
HUTCHIES’ fishermen and beachcombers turned out for Hutchies’ annual fishing trip to Moreton Island which is more of a social outing than a sporting event. Jack visited the fishing camp, but left it to the boys to rough it while he retired to the comfort of his boat, Margaritaville, which he anchored offshore.
Nursing Norm’s knee It’s hard to keep a good man down and here is Norm Norman in Hutchies’ gear and hardhat ready to get back to work after knee surgery. Hutchies sent a Get Well Bear to help the nurses cheer him up. Norm’s dad, Ted, was a foreman carpenter at Hutchies during the 1940s.
Hutchies’ Hammer swings into action MARCUS Neil, John Berlese, Paul David, Christopher Lanigan, Chris McEvoy, Brad Smith, Richard Chalmers, Ron Pearse, Francois Pousson and Tim Ferguson took part in Jump for Cash during a visit to Perisher Blue. They dragged their ‘sled’, named Hutchies’ Hammer, to the top of the hill, gave it a nudge but, unfortunately, went off course and nearly hit the camera crew. All was not lost as they regained composure and pushed the sled
down the ramp and into the freezing water. The Hutchies’ Hammer took out fourth place in the Contraptions Category, but without Paul David (now known as Judas) who slinked into the crowd. As they started their long journey home, the idea was put forward for Judas to redeem for his cowardly act and swim to the other side of the sub-zero Threadbo River in his Hutchies’
boxer shorts. Judas (pictured far left) lasted only about five strokes before he waved the Hutchies’ flag in surrender.
RegattaFest hat-trick for rowers Hutchies’ rowing team has won the RegattaFest for the past three years. Coach, Jack Hutchinson, congratulates his rowers on their hat-trick while Mick White and Russell Fryer prepare a celebration cook up.
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299 Adelaide Street
Job Value: $29m Job Description: This project comprises a 10 storey commercial office tower with two levels of underground car parking offering a “Premium” grade level of services. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Chris McEvoy Dave Warner Paul David Cameron Chisholm & Nicol Alliance Design Group D&M Projects Pinnacle Air GTS Plumbing
Trilogy Residences
Job Value: $31.85m Job Description: Trilogy Residences is set on a site of 5200m2 with 121 apartments, consisting of three buildings. Other features include heated pool and pool deck, BBQ terrace, gymnasium, cascading water feature, spa alcove, lawn areas, bowls lawn, Zen-inspired contemplation garden and informal garden areas. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Tim Ferguson Bernard Blom Cassidy Holland Paul David Planit Architecture & Management Pty Ltd Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Alliance Design Group Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Alliance Design Group Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitchtech (Aust) Pty Ltd
Sunrise Shopping Centre, Byron Bay
Job Value: $4.06m Job Description: Construction of a new IGA Supermarket and nine specialty retail tenancies including extensive car parking, sound proof fencing and landscaping. Job is concrete slab on ground design with tilt-up walls and structural steel framed metal clad roof including all engineering services. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Mechanical Engineering Firm: . .
Steven Kourevelis Peter Barnett Michael Crossin Ostamore Pty Ltd Col Jenkins & Associates R.A.M. Consulting Engineers Hydraulics Engineering Firm: . . Ross Wilkinson & Associates Acoustics Engineering Firm: . . . Craig Hill Acoustics Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mitchtech (Aust) Pty Ltd
Edwards Residence
Job Value: $330,000 Job Description: New home – two storey, four bedroom, two bathrooms, rumpus, study, lounge, dining, living, kitchen with a total of 328m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards C&B Designs BMD Consulting Craig Stocks Electrical
Foley & Lucas Residence
Job Value: $320,000 Job Description: New home – two storey, four bedroom, three bathrooms, theatre, study, lounge, dining, kitchen with a total of 318m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Jim Edwards
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Goffin Residence
Job Value: $430,000 Job Description: New home – two storey, four bedroom, two bathrooms, theatre, formal lounge, family room, dining, kitchen with a total of 410m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Joseph & Kiran Residence
Job Value: $320,000 Job Description: New home – two storey, four bedroom, two bathrooms, theatre, family room, dining, study and kitchen with a total of 307m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards C&B Designs Glynntucker Craig Stocks Electrical
Bowden Residence
Job Value: $280,000 Job Description: New home – Single storey, four bedroom, two bathrooms, lounge, dining, family room and kitchen with a total of 270m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards C&B Designs BMD Consulting Craig Stocks Electrical
Lando Residence
Job Value: $290,000 Job Description: New home – Single storey, three bedroom, two bathrooms, dining, family room gallery, living room and kitchen with a total of 279m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards BMD Consulting BMD Consulting
Gover Residence
Job Value: $350,000 Job Description: New home – Single storey, three bedroom, two bathrooms, workshop, study, lounge, dining, family room and kitchen with a total of 336m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards C&B Designs Glynntucker Craig Stocks Electrical
The Coronation Residences
Job Value: $26m Job Description: The job is 47 prestigious apartments with river and city views, located adjacent to the newly rebuilt Coro Hotel on the site of the old Coronation Motel. The development has underground parking with easy access from McDougall Street, on site private gym, large external recreational area and a shared lap pool
ABOVE: An artist’s impression of the Coronation Residences at Milton. RIGHT: The cross section view. complete with heated spa set in fully landscaped surrounds. The penthouses have luxury finishes including external spas and personal lifts to access each level of the two level penthouse apartments. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . John Berlese Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Brad Smith / Richard Chalmers Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . John Smith Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Dave Darby Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Paul David Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceccato Hall & Assoc. Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Alliance Design Group Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Alliance Design Group Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Gray Robinson Cottrell Electrical Contractor:. . . . . . . . . Mitchtech (Aust) Pty Ltd Hydraulic Contractor: . . . . . . . . GTS Plumbing (Q) Pty Ltd Mechanical Contractor: . . . . . . . Pinnacle Air Pty Ltd
Marano Residence
Job Value: $350,000 Job Description: New home – Single storey, four bedroom, two bathrooms, study, gallery, living room, dining room, family room and kitchen with a total of 332m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards C&B Designs BMD Consulting Craig Stocks Electrical
Kennedy Residence
Job Value: $350,000 Job Description: New home – Two storey, four bedroom, two bathrooms, sunken lounge, dining, family room and kitchen with a total of 328.86m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards C&B Designs BMD Consulting Craig Stocks Electrical
Sim Residence
Job Value: $480,000 Job Description: New home – Two storey, five bedroom, three bathrooms, parents’ retreat, office, sunken theatre, kitchen and living with a total of 328m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards BMD Consulting BMD Consulting Craig Stocks Electrical
Wagner & Evans Residence
Job Value: $470,000 Job Description: New home – Two storey, three bedroom, two bathrooms, lounge, dining, theatre, rumpus, 3 bay garage, parents retreat with a total of 468m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards BMD Consulting BMD Consulting Craig Stocks Electrical
Nath Residence
Job Value: $350,000 Job Description: New home – Two storey, four bedroom, two bathrooms, family, lounge, dining, formal lounge and study with a total of 330m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards C&B Designs BMD Consulting Craig Stocks Electrical
Housego Residence
Job Value: $300,000 Job Description: New home – Single storey, four bedroom, two bathrooms, lounge, dining, kitchen and large front deck with a total of 286m2 floor area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Edwards Rob Fitness William Camilleri Jim Edwards BMD Consulting BMD Consulting Craig Stocks Electrical
Heron Island crew, from left: Steve Quinn, Andrew Ellis, Al Gundy, Rob Charles and Daniel Schultz bid Mick Franks a fond farewell as he moves onto another project.
HUTCHIES’
The Bra Boys hangout
Straddie Shacks
The interior (below) of the Straddie Beach houses (right) – the first stage was completed in July with the final stage due for completion by Easter 2006 but should be ready for use in January.
LEFT: Brisbane Veterinary Specialist Centre won the Commendation Commercial Architecture at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Architecture Awards dinner.
MARGARITAVILLE ... Some of the girls from Accounts and their partners joined Jack on the Margaritaville for an outing with glorious weather, delicious food and great company.
JOBS UPDATE continued
Linea
Job Value: $1,317,000 Job Description: Three storey duplex building including two pools, lift access and landscaping. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
Brad Miller Dean Reilly Bobby Wardrop Brad Miller Kris Kowalski Architects Bruce Lemcke Engineering
Visy Board Warehouse Extensions
Job Value: $4,214,000 Job Description: Construction of 490sq metre waxer building and a 5000sq metre warehouse extension to the main building including all services, car parks and landscaping. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical & Mechanical Firm: . . Hydraulics Engineer: . . . . . . . . .
Steven Kourevelis Steven Kourevelis Don Lindo Michael Crossin Marie Francis Architects Klopfer Dobos Pty Ltd James Design BRW Enterprises
Jupiters Casino Townsville – Refurbishment
Job Value: $1,860,000 Job Description: Demolition, construction of smoking balconies, refurbishment of café, gaming room and Casino entry. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
John Galloway John Galloway Jeff Terry Pierre Kessler Bates Smart GHD
Townsville Port Substation
Job Value: $951,944 Job Description: New electrical substation for Ergon Energy including civil and associated works. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
John Galloway Dave Christoffersen Patrick Derrick Pierre Kessler Robley Hall & Dunlop L.C. Johnstone & Associates
Mater Hospital Consulting Suites
Job Value: $477,000 Job Description: Fit out works for consultancy suites on third level.
MICK Franks and Dave Wooley were given a tight $350 a week to find accommodation in Sydney. When they found a dog box in Maroubra they immediately called themselves the Bra Boys, after the famous surf group that enforces Maroubra beaches. When Russell Fryer, Barry Butterworth and Trevor Bruiners attended the Project Leaders’ promotion, Australian Gaming Expo at the Sydney Convention Centre Darling Harbour, they dropped in to visit the Hutchie Bra Boys at the Aurora Hotel. Now they wish they hadn’t!
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
John Galloway Dave Christoffersen Noel O’Brien Pierre Kessler Stephen de Jersey L.C. Johnstone & Associates Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . L.C. Johnstone & Associates
Currajong Mini Mart
Job Value: $126,369 Job Description: Reinstatement of fire damaged shop including demolition and replacement of new roof trusses and sheeting Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . .
Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . McElroy Morrisson Pierce Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: MMP Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . MGF (NQ) Pty Ltd
Hub Apartments
Job Value: $17,000,000 Job Description: 52 apartments over 7 stories on the corner of Turbot Street and Boundary Road, Spring Hill. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
Harry White Michael Stojkovic Jamie Silvester Paul David Cottee Parker Architects Bornhorst & Ward
John Galloway Ben Prest Ben Prest Ben Prest
St Thomas Stage 5 School Mareeba
Job Value: $800,000 Job Description: Demolition of basketball court and half a preparation room and rebuilding of same. New structural steel cover to the basketball court. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . .
Richard Field Anthony Winter Darryl Knight Gordon Macpherson
Artist’s impression of the Hub Apartments at Spring Hill.
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HATCHED, MATCHED,
DESPATCHED
The Wooley kids Jason and Jessica welcome their new sibling Jasmin.
Proud parents, Katrina and Jarod Dingle, admire Oliver George Dingle who was born in August at 6 pound 14 ounces.
Oliver on his best behaviour.
Mathew and Bec Dorge welcomed their healthy baby boy, Patrick, into the world.
Thankyou from Jandowae THE boys from Jandowae State School on the Darling Downs recently visited Hutchies to learn about the company and discover what opportunities are available in the construction industry when they leave school. The school sent a photo as a thankyou for Hutchies’ support. From left, Jason Hickey, Benn Horrigan, Chris Winter, Danny Wassell, Sam Bach and Lachie Ambrose.
Barry and Debbie Davidson at their wedding reception.
Worse for wear
A good day’s work THIS Spanish Mackerel caught by Paul Vickery, site manager Waterford Project, and Chris Ahern, contract administrator Waterford Project, weighed in at 28kg. No wonder they looked very pleased with themselves.
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Michael Crossin, of Hutchies Tweed Office – working hard???
OUR sister company in Little Rock Arkansas, Kinco Construction, had one of its construction managers return a company vehicle in less than perfect condition. Kinco and Hutchies swap ideas and personnel but there is no financial link between the two. Each year Kinco gives Hutchies a knife for the Constructor of the Year and in return Hutchies provides a pair of kangaroo skin boots.
HUTCHIES’
TRAVELLING
UNDIES
Scott visited Fuji Festival in Japan with Ben Churven
ABOVE: On his trip to Canada, Jim Thacker scared the daylights out of the local bears with a hairy face and Hutchies’ undies at Howe Sound, about 50klms north of Vancouver, BC.
Doug Merritt, of SW1 Consortium, and his daughters, Dhana (left) and Peta, made good use of their Hutchies’ undies during a cycling trip in Vietnam. During a visit to the Thap Ba Hot Spring Centre, they soaked in mineral mud, where the Hutchies’ undies felt right at home.
The Qld O45 Div 2 Hockey team display the Hutchies’ sponsored apparel at the start of their two week National Titles campaign held at Wollongong in October. See story back page.
LEFT: Peter Scott, of Wincam Property, shows how he escaped being boared stiff during a hunting trip to Bluff Downs, near Charters Towers.
Spreading the good word ...
Bowled over in Toowoomba
With help from Hutchies, the Westside Christian College recently went on a mission trip to the Solomon Islands where they undertook building projects for the local community. The mission team of three staff and 20 students worked at Betivatu School in Mataruka Village, one hour’s drive from Honiara on Guadacanal. During their visit the students spread the good word about Hutchies’ undies.
The Toowoomba Social Club recently had an afternoon of bowls and a BBQ at the South Toowoomba Bowls Club. Kate Toleman and Katrina Charlesworth donned their Hutchies’ Bitches Shirts and won the approval of one of the locals who taught them that bowls isn’t as tame as it used to be.
On top with table tennis
Hutchies has continued its support for the University of Queensland Table Tennis Championships which this year was the most successful tournament for many years in terms of entries and matches running to schedule. A grade singles entrant, Wade Townsend from Cabarita, New South Wales (right) took out the event.
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Greg rides Goondiwindi to Gold Coast
The Qld O45 Div 2 Qld hockey team celebrating following their Gold Medal win.
Genuine golden oldies Australian champions
HUTCHIES got national exposure when more than 68 teams from all states and territories competed in the Australian Veterans Hockey Championships held in October at Wollongong, New South Wales. Hutchies sponsored the Queensland Over 45 Division Two team which won their Gold Medal Final, soundly beating South Australia 3-0. Presentation packs of Hutchies’ caps, undies, g-strings and water bottles were given to opposing Players of the Match and team managers of the state and territory teams following each game. Queensland contested 7 out of the 10 possible finals (ranging in 5-year age groups from Over 40 to Over 65), winning 5 and runners up in 2.
SCRATCH-ITS IF your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3376 4044 Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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GREG Birnie made it back from a very rewarding personal challenge – the Cycle Queensland Goondiwindi to Gold Coast Ride which raised money for the Queensland Cancer Fund. Greg received donations of more than $2650. In total there were 1150 riders and 350 volunteers and contractors.
Rowing around the world... HUTCHIES’ project
manager and Tatts rower, Neville Doughan, recently travelled the best in the world rowing scene with partner, Kelly Armitage. They rowed in County Waterford, Ireland, on the Thames, London, and at Leduc, Alberta, Canada. They won a silver medal in the C Division Eight (ages 43 to 50) at the World Masters Games in Canada.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
FEBRUARY 2006
SKY’S THE LIMIT W
ITH NEW CRANES
Gerry Noble aboard one of the two new Favco Favelle M220DX cranes Hutchies has purchased.
FORMER Premier, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen, estimated the economic health of Queensland by counting the number of cranes on the Brisbane skyline. According to this yardstick, Hutchies is very much alive and well! The company has acquired two new Favco Favelle M220DX cranes manufactured in Sydney at a combined cost of almost $3 million. The cranes are working on M on Mary, a new residential development in Brisbane’s CBD. The most important requirements needed when taking on big jobs are the right tools, according to Hutchies’ chairman, Scott Hutchinson. Scott said the cranes, which are state-of-the-
art machinery and operate faster and q quieter than most others, will be used in the futu future on other big construction jobs. Crane crews and dogmen are so impr impressed with the new machinery that everyone wants to have a go. constru The new machinery will assist construction to progress rapidly on the massive M on Mary projec with development, which is a 47-level project 367 apartments. exp Work started in July last year and is expected to be complete by about August 2007. The first construction on site was an altar to allow prayers and gifts to Buddha, following the Korean tradition of M on Mary owner, Duk Hong.
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ABOVE: The SW1 site works, South Brisbane. RIGHT: An artist’s impression of how SW1 will look when completed.
South Bank meets West End at SW1
HUTCHIES is familiar with working alongside architects on major projects, but a large Brisbane project has retained the services of five architectural firms. The five architectural groups are involved in the development of the $209 million mixed use residential, retail and commercial office precinct, on the corner of Melbourne and Cordelia Streets, South Brisbane. The site is the geographic point where South Bank meets West End, giving rise to the project name SW1. Each architectural group will focus on a distinct precinct parcel. Cox Rayner is the leading architect alongside Haysom Architects, John Mainwaring & Associates, Innovarchi Architects and M3architecture. SW1 is being developed by a consortium consisting of national property group Austcorp Group, along with Brisbane developers Property Solutions and Urban Plus. The 1.8 ha site opposite Musgrave Park, will feature a mixture of 224 apartments and townhouses, 1,600 sqm of shops and markets and 16,000 sqm of commercial space. The commercial hub will be centred on a street level public space and market space, connecting retail outlets and public art works fronting Melbourne Street and the residential sector will include one, two and three bedroom apartments. Hutchies’ early involvement was a works package, with bulk excavation and perimeter shoring, undertaken as a prelude to the construction of two commercial structures. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
John Berlese Francois Pousson Leon Bowes Terry Bowden Francois Pousson Robert Bird & Partners
http://www.austcorp.com.au/residential/sw1.asp
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HUTCHIES’ Ben Young is doing a great job overseeing the introduction of our new “zero defects” procedures which are improving the quality of our projects. Our new six step process, which company members have embraced, is providing some great results. We have produced company guidelines to address the most frequently occurring problems/ defects and insist that our site personnel do not stray from applying the new Hutchies’ approved building practices during construction (things like the proper waterproofing of balconies and ensuring adequate falls to floor wastes). This has stamped out a lot of problems before they arise. Various during construction “checking and sign-off” procedures have also been introduced and generally these are dealt with progressively by our subbies. This has resulted in a massive reduction in issues at the end of the job and has taken a lot of heartache out of the hand over process. In our view, however, the quality of the project and, consequently, the extent of defects is established on day one of the job and is almost totally dependent on the expectations of the site manager/foreman. This is the area to which we have applied most of our energies. If the site manager creates the right environment up front, subbies and workers automatically
Pictured are the SW1 workers with Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn (left) and the BLF’s Greg Simcoe (right) presenting Milorad with the $10,000 gift.
adjust and the impact is really beneficial. Our defects system is extremely pragmatic and is already having a marked impact on quality, which is obviously of benefit to all parties, in particular Hutchies’ clients. We are applying a “zero defects” policy. Traditionally, site people wait for the architect or superintendent to prepare defects schedules. At Hutchies, we expect our own site people to identify and rectify defects themselves without any reliance on client representatives. An interesting aspect of our new procedures is the establishment of a separate “Defects Squad”, which takes over from the construction team two months after practical completion for the duration of the defects liability period. This has been a wonderfully successful exercise, which provides clear communication lines between Hutchies and clients and is resulting in very speedy attendance. Much of Hutchies’ work is repeat business from close clients. Consequently we don’t have any hard-nosed rules about how long we are liable for. If a defect arises and it appears even half bona fide, we jump in and fix it. In short, our platform now is to hand over jobs with zero defects. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Workers donate generously for SW1 employee MILORAD Tempsa works for Brisbane Formwork Company on Hutchies’ SW1 project in South Brisbane. In November, he lost his wife during childbirth – a very sad and distressing time for Milorad and his family. In an effort to assist Milorad through this difficult period, the workers from the SW1 site took up a collection and generously raised $5000, which Hutchies matched by putting in another $5000.
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Leader continues his unique relationship with Granite Belt AFTER 37 years at Stanthorpe High School as teacher and principal, John Neville has been appointed project director for the new Queensland College of Wine Tourism which is currently under construction by Hutchies in Stanthorpe. Mr Neville has been working on the establishment of the college for the past three and a half years. He said it was a unique facility because it gave students a career path with a continuation of learning from Year 11 to post graduate studies. “There is no other facility like it. It’s great for the town and for young people wanting to enter the wine tourism industry,” Mr Neville said. His association with Stanthorpe High started when he was a student, completing his Year 10 at the school.
When he completed his degree in education he was posted to Stanthorpe as an agricultural science teacher and helped develop the school’s farm, with cattle stud and orchard. He later served as deputy principal for six years and was the principal for the past seven and a half years.
Wine College update STAGE A, which includes a cellar door, teaching winery, cafe and offices, will be completed in April. Funding for Stage D has been approved and three laboratories will be built. Construction of Stage D will begin on completion of Stage A. Further funding is being sourced for Stages B and C, which will include a restaurant and kitchen facilities.
Ian Dore (left) and Scott Hutchinson on site at Aspire.
Aspire to be tallest in Ipswich
An artist’s impression of the Queensland College of Wine Tourism currently under construction by Hutchies ... due for completion in April.
Toowoomba excels in state awards HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba office excelled in the recent Queensland Master Builders State Housing and Construction Awards, taking out two state prizes. The prizes were for Wagners CFT Facility in Anzac Avenue, Toowoomba, in the “Industrial Buildings up to $2 million” category and for the Empire Theatre Centenary Conference Precinct in Neil Street, Toowoomba, in the “Tourism and Hospitality Facilities up to $2 million”. Daniel Cooper received the awards on behalf of the Toowoomba team.
Proud winners and partners attended the prestige event, they are L-R Back: Daniel Cooper, Barry Butterworth, Richard Graham and Ray Balladone. Front: Gail Balladone, Patrice Butterworth, Kate Toleman and Keisha Graham.
IPSWICH’S first high-rise residential unit development, Aspire, is taking shape under the watchful eye of a Hutchies’ construction team, which will be on site for 22 months. The $29 million project consists of 14 storeys of residential apartments, with a retail level and five levels of basement car park. On completion it will contain 99 apartments including sky homes, sub penthouses and penthouses. Ipswich is the growth capital of south east Queensland and the focal point in the State Government’s recently announced regional plan for that corner of Queensland. Aspire will be the tallest building in Ipswich and will be an intelligent hi-tech residential tower, incorporating the latest communication and security technology. Towering over the lifestyle hub of Ipswich, Aspire apartments will bring a new level of luxury to the region, just 150 metres from the City Mall. Aspire represents quality of life just a stone’s throw from a vibrant
city centre, complete with shopping, dining and entertainment. Aspire will feature strong landscaping to enhance streetscape appearance, while blending with adjoining heritage buildings, with views overlooking the river and parklands which are at the centre of the Urban Renewal development precinct. The private owners’ recreational club will provide a social hub. For active residents, there will be a 25-metre heated lap pool, wading pool and spa, with a fully equipped airconditioned gym. An in-house retail precinct on the ground level will provide convenience store, hairdresser, bistro, juice bar, and coffee café. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . .
Fred Brands Rob Cairns Bruce Rodgers Peter Johnson MPS Architects Rider Weathered Hume Scanlan & Simms Bassett Engineering and AMS Qld Hydraulic Engineers: . . . . . . . . . GTS Plumbing
http://www.aspireapartments.com.au
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Building the platform for good industrial relations By Greg Quinn Managing Director, Hutchinson Builders
H
UTCHIES has played a relatively “front line” role in the development of the industrial relations framework for the industry over the next few years. It has been an extremely difficult process with the introduction of new “employer” friendly legislation and highly divergent views of major contractors and subbies in the industry on how it will impact. There is no right or wrong approach, but Hutchies has taken the view that over the past couple of decades employers and unions have together shaped the industrial landscape we have today. So, if there are changes to be made, then we should work together to achieve a sensible outcome providing flexibility
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and productivity for employers and fair wages and conditions for workers. At Hutchies, we have decided not to take the “big bang” approach, despite having legislative support, but rather to roll into the new regime with a platform of wages and conditions reflective of what workers have been accustomed to. At Hutchies, we like to see workers well rewarded. They work in a very physically tough and unsafe industry and, in the main, they deserve their just rewards. However, what we do ask for in return is hard work and high productivity. There are some pretty ordinary work practices that have crept in to the industry over the past few years and, while, in the
main, Hutchies prides itself on its capacity to deal with these on a site by site basis (being able to circumvent what other contractors claim as “bastardry”) it is this area on which we need to focus. At the end of the day, we created this environment and it is up to us, in conjunction with workers and their unions, to introduce the necessary improvements. At Hutchies, we are pretty happy with our industrial relations performance. As with most things, at the end of the day, industrial relations is all about communication and human relations and we believe we handle things pretty well. We’ve locked away our “EBA” for the next three years and can move forward with certainty. That’s good for us and our clients and it allows us to concentrate on what we do best ... that’s building.
Old railway robbery comes to light SHARP eyed Hutchies’ team working on the Chalk development site (originally the Railway Hotel) spotted a wallet dug up by an excavator from two metres under the ground. The wallet still contained ID and credit cards and the driver’s licence indicated the owner was now aged 86. Hutchies traced the owner through Births, Deaths and Marriages section of the Justice Department which confirmed he was alive and living at Annerley. Hutchies dropped the wallet off and Alan was very surprised. The owner said he was robbed in the 1980s as he was leaving the Railway Hotel one evening after a quiet beer. He never expected to see the wallet again and thanked Hutchies for their concern.
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Play is the name of the game
Owners of Ludo include Marty Hanson, David Croft (Queensland Red), Leon Bowes, Nick Millar and Scott Hutchinson.
LUDO in Latin means ‘play’ and it’s also the name of a new night spot in Caxton Street, Paddington. So, you should know what’s expected of you if you go there. Given that some of the owners have a link with Hutchies, it has become something of a company hangout, with Barry Butterworth’s team having Christmas drinks at the bar and the after party for Constructor of the Year awards heading that way.
Calling all calendar pin-ups ANY boys out there want to be a calendar pin-up – with instant stardom and plenty of pampering from the makeup and wardrobe girls? The Construction Calendar is happening again this year for 2007. Construction Calendar 2006 was a tremendous success with more than $5000 raised for the Mater Prostate Cancer Research Centre. Organisers hope to triple that amount this year. The guys in the 2006 calendar had a great time at the photo shoot and at the publicity events staged for the sales. One of the fellas even scored a girlfriend! So if you, or a friend, want to be in a calendar which women have hanging on their walls, or if you want to help raise money for the Mater Prostate Cancer Research Centre, please contact
Instant stardom follows publication of the Construction Calendar. Julia Lewis at Lewis Media (07) 3892 1103, email to julia@lewismedia.com.au or
send a photo and your contact details to PO Box 547, Annerley Q 4103.
On Len White’s urging, Os Blacker climbed aboard this “ship of the desert” at Boulia during a Western Queensland trip in October. Os showed bravado in riding the camel bareback, but, unfortunately the camera broke, and the only evidence we have are these photos.
Peter Luppi
Building identity heads up Far North Queensland team WELL known building industry identity, Peter Luppi, has started with Hutchies and now heads up the Cairns office, joining Richard Field and Paul DeJong and team, in a move aimed at expanding the company’s capacity in far north Queensland. Peter has had a distinguished career in the building and construction industry and is generally recognised as one of the top constructors Queensland has produced. After many years in Brisbane, mostly with Multiplex, Peter is returning home to Cairns with his wife Grace (known as Di) to their cattle property on the Tableland. Hutchies has a strong presence in Cairns and has taken on many successful projects over the last few years including Bluewater development ($27m); James Cook University ($8m); Coles shopping centre, Port Douglas ($8m); K Mart shopping centre, Innisfail ($6m); Bedarra Island refurbishment ($2m); and Lahania Beach development ($7m). With Peter’s experience, Hutchies will be able to take on larger projects in the future, however, it does not intend losing its competitive edge through the ability to take on projects of any size and complexity. The Cairns’ team, with its large directly employed workforce, is renowned for its ability to take on just about anything and handle it in-house. Hutchies prides itself on being able to do small jobs around town, as well as complex engineering projects, canal developments, remote island work and major construction projects.
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HATCHED & MATCHED
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Claire and Nathan Schwartz Mario and Zina Cavallo Jennifer Brock and Os Blacker’s baby boy named Finlay Oswald Blacker.
Melissa Soppa and Adam Johnston now have a little girl, Kayci Lee Johnston, born December 4, 2005.
Vale Matthew L’Estrange MATTHEW John L’Estrange, who started as an apprentice with Hutchies in 1996, recently passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Matt was the loved son of Jack and Donna and brother of Kathryn and Sarah. During treatment, Russell McCart, David Roberts and Paul Barrett, of Meridien, joined with Hutchies to help fund alternative remedies in Shanghai. Matt will be greatly missed by relatives and friends who joined in his fight with cancer. Matt will be well remembered by Hutchies’ company members.
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ABOVE: Young Brady recently arrived for Tim and Francie McGregor. Brady is their fourth boy who arrived after a six hour labour, weighing 6lb 7oz. “That’s our last one ... I’m sticking to scaffold erections from now on,” Tim concluded. LEFT: Harry and Bec White have given two-year-old Charlie a new playmate with little brother, Oscar.
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Estimator of the Year
Grant and Julie Le Boutillier have a baby boy named Jordi, who is little brother to Charli.
Cassidy Blue born to Chris and Jodie Ahern.
THE Estimator of the Year awards were held at The FIX Restaurant in Brisbane and Francois Pousson was the lucky man named “Estimator of the Year”. Francois (or Ross as he is affectionately known to many) was quoted as having said that he felt very humbled to have received the award and was looking forward to hanging the prestigious plaque above his work station. However, it was reported that he was suffering from drinking too much sparkling mineral water at the time of making his speech.
Pictured at the awards were Francois and wife, Janine.
Constructor of the Year
Paul Hart was voted Constructor of the Year for 2005. Jack Hutchinson travelled down to the Tweed office to present him with the award.
Service Awards SERVICE awards were given to the following people:
Five year fishing rod Ben Howard Peter Barnett Don Lindo Ian Partridge Jeff Miller Matt Beard
Matt L’Estrange Melissa Henderson Os Blacker Paul Adams Wayne Fox
Ten year jacket Scott Hutchinson (centre) with Louis Levinson (left) and Barry Wilson.
Brisbane break-up Kerri and Julian French are proud parents to beautiful, healthy baby girl, Eliza Olive.
THE break-up party in Brisbane was held at the office and carried on to Ludo, the new bar at Paddington.
Mal Ashford Michael Crossin Shane Manganaro
Twenty year New Zealand trip Darryl Gersekowski
Thirty year fishing boat Louis Levinson Barry Wilson
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HUTCHIES’ Brisbane Convention Centre Extension & Glenelg Street Canopies
Job Value: $1,450,000 Job Description: Construction of new suspended deck, glazed awnings and structural steel bus shelter canopies. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Kurt Peele Ben Hagan Louis Levinson Dave Balson Dieke Richards, Cox Rayner Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Smec Australia & ARUP Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Smec Australia Electrical Contractor:. . . . . . . . . Webb Consulting & Norman Disney & Young
Albany Creek Shopping Centre Refurbishment
Job Value: $2,513,600 Job Description: Refurbishment and remodelling of existing shopping centre. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Services Consultant: . . . . . . . . . Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Engineering:. . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Kurt Peele Hugh Creedy Louis Levinson Francois Pousson Nettleton Tribe Bruce Lemcke James Design Certis ARUP Fire
Nubeena Nursing Home
Job Value: $170,000 Job Description: Upgrade of existing 42-bed nursing home, including fire protection, construction of 120min and 60 min fire rated walls and doors over existing walls. The nursing home to be kept operational while works completed Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Primary Consultants:. . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Danny Charlesworth Dave Moxon Danny Charlesworth Merrin & Cranston Architects Fire Engineer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ferm Engineering Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . TT Building Consultants.
179 North Quay
Job Value: $10,000,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of the former Magistrates Courts including new façade, into new office accommodation for Citimark Properties. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Engineers: . . . . . . . Lift Services:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Services: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscaping: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fred Brands Shaun Beck Alan Matthews David Balson ML Design Bornhorst and Ward Mitchell Brandtman Electrical Design Group Ralph Engineering Concepts International Lift Consultants George Floth Pty Ltd Hamilton Design Group Stephen Pate Landscape Architects
Holland Park State High School – Re-roof
Job Value: $731,000 Job Description: Removal of existing asbestos roofing, clean trusses and ceiling spaces and replace with new metal roof and gutters. The project consisted of nine buildings with approximately 5,500sqm of roofing and was completed over the Christmas holiday school break. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Brent Nowland Ray Scobie Brent Nowland Q Build
Cavanagh Bros Warehouse
Job Value: $710,000 Job Description: Construction of new
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JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
1000m2 tilt panel building with structural tapered roof beams to accommodate semi-trailers and trucks undercover as an unloading facility. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Brent Nowland Ray Scobie Mal Ashford Brent Nowland Q Build
Extensions – 636 Moggill Road
Job Value: $1,050,000 Job Description: Extensions to the Brisbane Real Estate Office Building. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Fred Brands Rob Cairns Darren Gillroy Graeme Smith Kowalski Architects Bruce Lemcke Engineering Client’s Project Manager: . . . . . John Dugan
Regatta Liquor Barn
Job Value: $3,100,000 Job Description: Construction of a 1230m2 liquor barn. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Norm Norman Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Norm Norman / Mathew Dorge Hutchies’ General Site Foreman: Ashley Blake Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Mal Ashford Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Louis Levinson Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Peter Johnson Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hassel Architects Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Larkin Teys Civil Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Larkin Teys Services Consultant: . . . . . . . . . Bassett
Chalk Hotel Gaming Venue
Job Value: $1,300,000 Job Description: Extension to the Chalk Hotel Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Norm Norman Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Norm Norman / Mathew Dorge Hutchies’ Site Foreman. . . . . . . Ashley Blake Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Louis Levinson
AFTER: The Chalk Hotel at Woolloongabba following the $4.5million refurbishment.
Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Peter Johnson Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dirk Arnold Architects Structural Engineering Firm: . . . John G Batterham Pty Ltd Services Consultant: . . . . . . . . . Cushway Blackford and Associates
Hutchies’ New Office
Job Value: $6,500,000 Job Description: Construction of new Headquarters. Striking architectural design and premium Milton Road location will be a fitting place for Hutchies’ next 100 years. The facility features environmentally sustainable designs, including water harvesting. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC & Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . Hydraulic Engineers: . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Scott Hutchinson Os Blacker Mike Tickner John Gaggin Lambert & Smith Qantec McWilliams James Design AMS Queensland Qantec McWilliams
Crestmead ERS Workshop – Transpacific
Job Value: $2,000,000 Job Description: Design and construction of new workshop and tank farm in addition to new 5000m2 hardstand and site service. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Greg Birnie Shane Tyson Barry Butterworth
BEFORE: The Chalk Hotel was previously known as the Railway Hotel.
Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic & Mechanical Firm: . .
Lambert & Smith Farr Engineers Electrical Design Group George Floth Engineers
Aurora Hotel
Job Value: $4,500,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of the long standing inner Sydney city pub involving the demolition and rebuild of first floor and total building refurbishment. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulics and Lift Firm:. . . . .
Barry Butterworth Russell Fryer Michael White Michael Franks Trevor Bruiners Project Leaders Nettleton Haymes George Floth Engineering
Gaythorne RSL
Job Value: $1,000,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of the ground floor incorporating new bars, bistro and outdoor area. The team is working in with the club and president Peter Cowan to maintain operations during the project. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Engineers: . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Russell Fryer Michael White Paul Pereira Trevor Bruiners Project Leaders. John Batterham Mark Bradichich Greg Hamilton
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LEFT & BELOW LEFT: Construction Manager, Barry Butterworth, decided to use a helicopter to haul power cables up rough terrain to the Mountain Bowers Project.
Big bird helps build mountain bowers
HUTCHIES put a bird in the sky to assist with the construction of the new Mountain Bowers Project for the O’Reilly family in the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park. While the sloping terrain of the area creates magnificent views, it presented unique challenges for the construction team. Hutchies’ construction manager, Barry Butterworth, chose the chopper option to deliver power cables to the top of the national park. The Lamington National Park, home of the O’Reilly family for almost 100 years, is now the site of a $23 million project
Sign of things to come HUTCHIES supported the end of year exhibition for the graduating students of QUT’s School of Design and Built Environment organised by the Interior Design Exhibition committee. The exhibition at the Howard Smith Wharves, under the Story Bridge, attracted 400 architecture and design industry professionals. Original furniture urniture designs were displayed and recognition given to o well deserving graduates.
BELOW: An artist’s impression of O’Reilly’s Mountain Bowers cabin design.
consisting of 42 two-bedroom and six three-bedroom fully self contained, luxurious cabins. The cabins have been designed to blend with the sub tropical rainforest environment that makes Lamington National Park so unique. The sloping terrain gives each Bower light and natural ventilation, as well as differing aspects, making each cabin completely individual. The spacious roofed external decks feature spas and the use of glass folding doors creates a seamless transition from inside to outside. The cabins are air conditioned with stylish ensuited bedrooms, contemporary kitchens with island serveries, high vaulted ceilings in the living areas and with fireplaces adding to the atmosphere. Construction began in November with the initial civil road works and infrastructure works. Overall completion is scheduled for July, 2007. Hutchies’ Construction Manager . Hutchies’ Project Manager . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager. . . . . . . . Client Project Managers . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Chris Chainey Len White Blades Project Services
CHOPPER NOTE: Barry is now convinced a company chopper would be ideal for remote job site visits ... and the occasional aerial hunting trip.
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Tweed Hds kids’ Christmas Party
Social Club Christmas Party THE Social Club Kids’ Christmas party was held at Bundaleer Park, with a special face painting fairy on site and the usual jolly old man in the bright red suit. Horse and cart rides, train rides, swimming and a big slide were some of the other attractions of the day.
Cairns Christmas
A GREAT night of lawn bowls was had by all at the Cairns Christmas Party held at the Stratford Bowls Club. Despite the hot Far North Queensland weather everybody got into the swing of things.
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KIDS and adults joined in the Tweed office Christmas party. Rhonda from Tweed office couldn’t wait to see if Santa had a big surprise for her.
Exciting year ahead for the Social Club
Under Thirties go over the top • The Under Thirties group once again recently hit the town for its annual night out, which traditionally starts with dinner at the best club in Brisbane (the Queensland Club) then ends at the worst. • Some of the group are shown here with a special friend at the latter.
THE Social Club has another exciting year coming up in 2006. The first major event will be a Country and Western night at the XXXX Ale House at Milton on March 18. Please mark this date in your social calendar – the bigger the crowd the better the night. Other events planned for this year are: • Comedy Company night at Kangaroo Point • Another lawn bowls night (very successful last year) • Australia Zoo • Ladies’ weekend away in March • Men’s fishing trip to Moreton from June 10-13. This will be the 20th trip to Moreton Island and we will be celebrating this occasion over the four days with extra special events. — John Gaggin, President, Hutchinson Builders Social Club.
Happy Birthday, Adele
Alan Hoult, site manager at The Beach, presents Adel, our female steel fixer, with a Hutchies’ shirt on her birthday.
TRAVELLING
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UNDIES LEFT: Kerri French, who gave birth to a baby girl on February 8 (see photo on Page 7), was unable to attend the annual Sydney Homebake Festival this year. But this picture shows the fun she and Scott had last year. We hasten to add the two events are not connected.
Win prizes for your photo IF any readers would like to submit their “Travelling Undies” photo for publication, please send a good quality picture with full names and location clearly noted. Send to Tracey Ricketts, Hutchinson Builders, PO Box 3075 Darra, Q 4076 or for electronic files email to tricketts@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au As well as the fame, winners receive prizes!
Amazing what a holiday on a Pacific Island can do – David Peabody, from Craggy Range Winery, New Zealand, has never looked so good.
Blow up guy good as the real thing HUTCHIES held a Guy Fawkes weekend at Casuarina Beach to celebrate the 400th anniversary since the villain tried to blow up the British Houses of Parliament on November 5, 1605. After his capture and torture, Guy Fawkes admitted he and his co-conspirators intended to free Sir Walter Raleigh and other Tower of London prisoners by blowing up Parliament with gunpowder. Each year after that, bonfires were lit, effigies were burned and fireworks let off. In Australia, the fireworks celebrations became Cracker Night, which was outlawed in the 1970s for safety reasons. Hutchies’ branches were invited to revive the tradition and build a Guy Fawkes and join in the bonfire at Casuarina. Those who couldn’t get their Guys on flights were allowed to bring some of a blow-up variety.
No prizes for guessing this is a Pacific Island Fertility God, a fact that not even Hutchies’ Undies could hide.
FAR LEFT: Guy Fawkes became the welcoming mascot at the Tweed office until he was burnt at the stake. The finished project, one of Tweed’s finest, came in under budget and on time. LEFT: Guys at the stake.
A sign of the times? Things are really looking up with Hutchies’ signs appearing on prestige developments in New York, USA.
The aftermath ... dangerous not to wear Hutchies’ Undies at all times, particularly Guy Fawkes Night.
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Movember raised a whisker over $1 million MOVEMBER is a fundraising event held during November each year that raises awareness about male health issues and money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation
of Australia. Thanks to the amazing efforts of the 9,315 Mo Bros and Sistas, Movember 2005 raised more than $1 million for prostate cancer research.
The gala party was held at the Point Rocks Resort at Currumbin on the Gold Coast.
Picture (far left) shows Jon Wood with Mo-bro Andrew and Mo-sister Allana.
Young surf champ a winner
Real wheel stander on track
HUTCHIES provided Brett Smith’s godson, Anthony Post, with a new helmet, Hutchies’ shirts, hats and stickers for his trailer to encourage him to become a Motocross champion . Anthony, whose home track is Wheelstanders at Oxley, is seven and competed in division 1 of the junior national tour last year finishing second overall riding a TM 50cc. It was his first year of competition and this year he will be competing in division 2 of the junior national tour with a KTM Pro Senior 50cc. Anthony’s coach is Nathan Crawford, the current Australian Motocross Champion.
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Margaret Ford’s son, Joel, won the under 12 competition in the 2005 Rip Curl Surf Competition, sponsored by Hutchies. Joel (far left) is shown in the winners’ circle.
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Work commences on new company yard IT’S official! Hutchies has started work on its new headquarters and yard at Toowong (pictured below). Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, has announced a completion date of March 2007, which will make the new facility the centrepiece for Hutchies’ 95th anniversary cele– abrations. Barry Butterworth, Os Blacker, Mike Tickner and Wayne Fox have been chosen to lead the construction team. Scott said Hutchies bought the two-acre site in the middle of Toowong in 2002 with the intention of starting work immediately. “The 2003 building boom meant
all the company’s resources were directed to our clients’ projects,” Scott said. “Since that time, the value of the property has increased dramatically and some say it’s now too valuable for a builder’s yard. “But we like the idea of having a large central site, close to Brisbane’s CBD, where we can house all our machines and scaffolding and have about 2000 sqm of office space for administration.” The office building will include a gymnasium, car parking and a Hand Car Wash Café owned by Chris Johns, Ian Healy and Kevin Walters.
Tropical safety boots to toe the line Concerns have been expressed over the safety of the volunteers assisting in the clean up after Cyclone Larry. As a result the Hutchies’ team up there has developed new steel toe-caps for use in tropical North Queensland. The new safety footwear will be issued shortly.
Jeff becomes Dad
NEWEST Hutchies’ Dad is Jeff Miller who was on site when Amanda Wall gave birth to their son. The newly born was swaddled in Hutchies’ gear for his first day on the job. This could be the next chapter in the continuing story of sons following fathers into the Hutchies’ family. • More “Hutchies Hatchlings” appear on Pages 6 & 7.
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From the
Managing Director
New level of luxury living Hutchies’ from eco-tourism pioneers success flows EIGHTY years after the O’Reilly family pioneered eco-tourism in the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park, a new era has begun with the official launch of the $35 million Mountain Bowers development, currently under construction by Hutchies. In 1911, the original O’Reillys made their home in the rainforest, initially as dairy farmers, before making the bold move into ecotourism for which the family has become famous. O’Reilly’s Managing Director, Shane O’Reilly, believes the Bowers offer a rare combination of natural escape and exciting investment, in an unsurpassed location. “The Mountain Bowers will be overseen by our experienced management, while allowing people this once-only opportunity to own their own piece of freehold property within Lamington National Park,” Mr O’Reilly said. “Our occupancy rates in our 72 resort rooms and suites have been on the rise over the past few years, and the Bowers provide a great opportunity to keep up with this growing demand, especially from international markets, and to capitalise on the growing ‘green change’ phenomenon.” Called ‘Bowers’ after the courtship arena of the Bowerbird, the iconic bird of Lamington, the two and three bedroom free standing villas, priced from $700,000, will blend into the rainforest. Stylishly appointed, the Bowers will feature individual outdoor spas, contemporary kitchens, air conditioning, undercover parking, glass folding doors and fireplaces. “They offer a new concept and standard of accommodation within a natural environment and will be a much sort after experience for visitors from around Australia and throughout the world,” Mr O’Reilly said. The villas will be complemented by a lifestyle conference centre – The Retreat – incorporating conference and meeting facilities as well as pampering treatments. Other recreational features include a 25m lap pool and separate adults’ and children’s pools. Mr O’Reilly said extensive planning had gone into ensuring ecofriendly, sustainable construction
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Queensland Tourism Minister Margaret Keech arrived on horseback for the launch of the $35 million Mountain Bowers development – just as the intrepid visitors to O’Reilly’s did back in 1926 when the first guesthouse opened. to complement and protect the beautiful natural setting. “My family have been custodians of this spectacular natural area since 1911 and we’ve been dedicated to protecting the local environment and totally committed to ensuring that this new development continues this proud record,” he said. For more information visit www. mountainbowers.com.au Memories revived – See story written by John Hutchinson on Page 3.
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HUTCHIES has had a wonderful year and 2006-07 looks like being equally as good. Currently, we have 92 projects totalling $672 million under construction between Sydney and Cairns. Our strong balance sheet continues to underpin our capacity to expand the successful Hutchies’ model. We have not achieved our successful position at the detriment of our clients – quite the contrary. We know we are competitive in the marketplace and our clients are the beneficiaries of our ability to deliver good product for the right price. Primarily, we achieve this by not overloading our projects with people. We put high quality site managers and contracts administration people on each project and expect them to get the job done. Also, we know our preferred subcontractors are competitive, because each team is constantly comparing rates; subbies know we pay on time, every time; we’re not adversarial; and our sites are organised, which means they’re likely to make money. Therefore, we receive the best possible prices. This unsophisticated formula is at the heart of our success.
Interestingly, currently a lot of good quality people are wanting to join Hutchies and we are filling our ranks by integrating them in to the Hutchies’ mode of operation and, depending on their capacity, moving them on to their own projects after they have proven themselves. This is turning out to be a good strategy, which is beneficial, not only to Hutchies, but also to clients, because we aren’t exposing them or their projects to new untested people. Despite having plenty of banners up around the city, we have no intention of moving away from the broad spectrum of work we have traditionally performed. We pride ourselves in being geared to handle anything from a $10,000 shop front to a $100 million building in the CBD, as well as houses in Townsville, canal developments in Cairns and remote area work including offshore island projects. With almost 450 employees, including 42 apprentices, we have a lot of mouths to feed now and in the future. We intend to maintain the successful formula, which has been developed over 95 years, and quietly follow our growing band of clients wherever it is they want to go. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
A seed from the rare Large Leaf Wonga Vine was planted and watered from nearby Moran’s Creek, a fitting symbol of the unique eco-villas that will rise from the site of the O’Reilly’s original dairy farm.
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Magnificent views evolve from CBD site HUTCHIES has started work on its second project for Citimark Properties, a new 37-level development, offering the best river views in the Brisbane CBD. Sited on the banks of the Brisbane River, Evolution lies in the heart of Brisbane’s civic precinct, where its street corner location takes full advantage of the wide, uninterrupted views of the Brisbane River and the hinterland to the west. Clever design by award-winning architects, Cottee Parker, allows residents to appreciate the magnificent views of the river, as well as South Bank, Toowong, Mt Coot-tha and the
BACK: Ashley Blake, Barry Butterworth, Chantal Malaponte, Ray Balladone, Gail Balladone, Norm Norman. FRONT: Matt Kempster and John Gaggin accepting AIB awards.
Hutchies win AIB Project of the Year HUTCHIES was successful at the recent 2006 Australian Institute of Builders Awards. Norm Norman’s team took out Project of the Year for the Chalk Hotel project in Brisbane.
Hutchies also received The Professional Excellence Award for Straddie Domain Resort (North Stradbroke Island) and High Commendation Award for the Heron Island project.
Construction of Mountain Bowers apartments by Hutchies for the O’Reilly family revived memories of a previous connection between the families almost 70 years ago. John Hutchinson, Jack’s cousin, recalls his childhood memory of the famous Stinson crash of 1937.
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LATE in 1936 grandfather took me with him to the Master Builders conference in Sydney, where I stayed with Uncle Roland and Auntie Hazel. Uncle Roland was Sales Manager for Sydney Cookes and made frequent trips to Brisbane. The last trip that Uncle Roland made to Brisbane was in February 1937, and he was returning to
Sydney on the ill-fated last flight of the Stinson. I clearly remember the telephone in the hallway of our old house ringing. Mother was upset by the message that a plane was missing and Uncle Roland was thought to be on it. Soon after Auntie Hazel confirmed this was so. The plane was missing for four
Roma Street Parklands. Floor-to-ceiling tinted glass walls and glass balustrades provide magnificent views from most bedrooms in the two-bedroom apartments. Facilities for visitors and guests include a heated lap pool, spa, gym, media-conference room, garden deck and BBQs. The project includes 178 luxurious one, two and three-bedroom apartments on 37 levels, including sub-penthouses and penthouses. Quality interior finishes include stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances, built in cabinetry, glass balustrades, as
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well as advanced technology and security. With significant public and private residential, commercial, retail and civic redevelopment in the immediate area, Evolution is in an ideal position to benefit from the precinct’s growth in employment and residential population. For more information on Evolution Apartments visit http:// www.evolutioninliving.com.au/ Job Value: $55m
Team Leader: . . . . . . . . . . .Fred Brands Administrator: . . . . . . . . . . .Shaun Beck Site Manager: . . . . . . . . . . .Kelvin Lamb Cost Planner: . . . . . . . . . . .Mick Connolly Architects: . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cottee Parker Structural Engineering: . . . .Bornhorst & Ward Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . .Gray Robinson & Cottrell
THIRD-YEAR Hutchies’ apprentice, Matt Fitzsimmons, was delighted to be chosen as the model to appear in the program for The Australian Festival of Chamber Music, sponsored by Hutchies in Townsville each year. Workmates say no buts about it, Matt has been recognised for his true talent.
or five days. Dad set off in the second search and rescue group knowing that Bernard O’Reilly had found the plane with two unnamed survivors. Unfortunately, when Dad arrived at the site, Uncle Roland was not one of those who were alive. The two sole survivors were Mr Proud and Mr Benstead. Mr Proud was from the family, Prouds Jewellers, and Mr Benstead was a successful betting man, who was wearing a money belt containing a huge amount of bank notes.
Dad said Mr Proud commented he thought the only thing that had kept Mr Benstead alive was getting the money back to Sydney. There was a third survivor named Westaway. He survived the crash virtually unharmed, but was killed while trying to get help. His body was found at the bottom of a cliff a long way from the crash site. We kept a rocker arm from one of the plane’s engines over the fireplace for many years, as a reminder of Uncle Roland.
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INXS to excess
HUTCHIES’ Site Manager, Shane Tyson, had an exceptional rock and roll experience recently when he had a close encounter with his heroes, INXS. Shane tells the story: “My mate Nick won tickets. It was a VIP concert which had only 300 people on the invitation list. The INXS change room was opposite ours, so we were Shane Tyson (Hutchies’ Site Manager) shares a drinking with them after the moment of fame with INXS guitarist, Tim Farriss concert. and champion surfer, Layne Beachley. “Later they had to go down the hall way to the Board Room to get photos and talk to corporate VIPs. “They left the door open so I borrowed some Coronas out of their fridge then headed to the Board Room. We walked past the security guards without question, probably because they saw us drinking with the band earlier. In the Board Room, I joined in the photo session with guitarist, Tim Farriss and surfer, Layne Beachley. After the Board Room session, THREE cheers for Hutchies’ boys whose “roll INXS went back to get their bags and up the sleeves and get the job done” attitude Tim came into our room for a chat. meant the decorations and lighting for the I was talking to him about one of Chicks in Pink Warm Up Drinks Party held at The his guitars and a shark he caught. He Coro looked sensational. was a top bloke going out of his way The event raised more than $20,000 and to chat to us.” exceeded the expectations of both guests and Shane is familiar with rock and roll the Chicks in Pink sole beneficiary, the Mater stardom. Breast Care Unit. His Dad, Steve Tyson (ConsolidatAll funds were directed towards care and ed Properties) is in the music scene support for breast care patients and breast canand his band Twenty Sevens played cer research at the Mater Breast Care Unit. support band to Status Quo on their Chicks in Pink extended a big thanks to European Tour at Christmas and more Hutchies for its valuable support. recently at Twin Towns.
Teamwork for Chicks in Pink
Karen & Steve Tyson (centre) with Status Quo members, Rick Parfill (left) & Francis Rossi.
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Hutchies humbled by high praise THE following reference to the Karingal Residential Aged Care Facility, Dalby, from architect, Geoff Webster, is the most sincere and best I have ever seen and is something of which Hutchies, Robert Weymouth and his Darling Downs team ought to be proud. The fact the Toowoomba team was able to build a project of this calibre in Dalby without a hitch is admirable. Great work! The following is an excerpt from the letter. — Greg Quinn, Managing Director NOW that this Queensland Health project has reached practical completion, I wish to express my deep personal appreciation of the manner in which your company, and in particular the team at the Toowoomba office, headed by yourself, has carried out the construction and completion of the new Karingal. In the past 40 years since, I’ve been closely involved with over 1200 building projects, from tiny to very significant. I want you and your staff to know that I’ve never had a better working relationship with a building team, and I’ve never worked on a project that’s given me more enjoyment, more satisfaction and more straight out pride to have been involved. Matt Nielsen has shown himself to be a hard working and highly competent and organised project manager. His attention to detail and client requirements, his assistance to me and to the superintendent’s representative, Mal Telford, in understanding problems and finding solutions, his unfailing good humour and his readiness to involve us in the decision making process have all earned him the highest place in my regard. Craig Gooderham has proved to be an equally hardworking project administrator. His care and attention to detail, his patience with me when I’ve been slow to respond to queries, and his readiness to suggest solutions to problems borne of his practical building experience have been of enormous value to the project. Geoff Kampf is the epitome of the good site manager. I have never experienced a cleaner site and this means 100 per cent of the time, a safer site, a better organised site, a site more enjoyable to visit. Geoff’s organisational skills and his attention to detail, his ability to organise a large team of diverse subcontractors, myriad deliveries of materials and the host of other tasks thrown on the site manager, together with his unfailing good humour, readiness to suggest solutions to problems, and his care and attention to the clients’ needs, have all been pivotal to the success of the project. In short, the HB Toowoomba team has made this project, for me personally, one of the outstanding highlights in my 45 years in architecture. To you Robert, and to Matt, Craig, Geoff, Greg, Danny, Louise and all your staff, sincere congratulations on a very good job extremely well done.
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Ipswich Awards for Excellence SUTERS Architects, of Mary Street, Brisbane, has thanked Hutchies for contributing to winning major recognition in the Ipswich City Council’s Awards for Excellence, with the University of Queensland’s Ipswich Campus Building 22. Suters won the Gold Award for Adaptive Reuse and Infill Development and the Overall Heritage Award for Excellence. Hutchies’ team on Building 22 included Project Manager, Norm Norman; Contracts Administrator, Mathew Dorge; Supervisor, Louis Levinson and Foreman, Sam Cassidy.
Knockout black tie effort by the BLF THE Builders Labourers Federation recently put on a black tie event in Brisbane which would have put a Hollywood premiere to shame. The event was held to help BLF in its work to combat prostate cancer. The five-star fundraising event featured the Number One World Lightweight Boxing Title contender, Michael Katsidis, The Great, in an international bout with John Wayne Parr, voted 2004 Fighter of the Year by International Kickboxer Magazine. The night also featured international Muay Thai bouts. Other entertainment included magicians, comedians, podium dancers and a spectacular state-ofthe-art laser show from NASA. Hutchinson Builders sponsored Michael Katsidis for the fight and rallied the support of clients and associates to take eight tables for the evening. It was a huge success and could become an annual event. Each year, more than 11,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 2,700 die of the disease. The Builders Labourers Federation supports the Mater Prostate Cancer Research Centre and helps to raise vitally needed funds to enable the centre to continue its research into finding a cure for prostate cancer. Over the past year more than $1 million has been spent to enable the Mater to start clinical trials. More funds are needed to move to a working vaccine that will help save lives.
Scott Hutchinson presents Michael Katsidis the winners trophy.
Silver Sponsors strike gold TWO Hutchies teams competed in St Vincents Hospital Charity Golf Day in which Hutchies was a Silver Sponsor. Hutchies’ team of Robert Weymouth, Mick Kearns, Steve Gallehawk and Alan George won the day in a four-man Ambrose event. Other Hutchies’ team players on the day were Danny Charlesworth, Ben Adams, Daniel Cooper and Chris Lucas.
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Razed locks raised funds
Foreman, Lance Biddle, with son Corey, his first born.
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STEVE Pink, Consolidated Properties, and son, James, recently shaved their locks to raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation. They went under the razor as part of a world record attempt for the number of heads which could be shaved by five hairdressers in four hours – a record currently held by the Poms. Unfortunately, the attempt failed, but $3000 was raised for a good cause with Hutchies’ support. James’ shave revealed his badge of honour from seven lots of neurosurgery – his motivator in the fundraising effort.
Successful sinking feeling THE Barron Gorge Administration Building and Visitors Centre project in North Queensland required the delicate task of sinking a steel ring casion into rock fill to found the building into solid bedrock of the gorge. Rob McConkey (foreman) worked with Dustin, Rudi, Daniel and Shawn to get it through.
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Cementing friend
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Dave and Debbie Smythe’s new daughter, Chelsea, was born on May 9, a special gift for Dave on his birthday. Big brother, Max, loves her, after the initial disappointment that she wasn’t a brother with whom he could play rough g stuff.
Chris and Patrice Chainey tied the knot in May at Coorparoo Uniting Church.
Success for NAWIC student launch Anton Schofield, Brandon & Danielle Cooke’s newborn baby, Leshia Louise Scofield.
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In the front yard of a Funeral Home: “Drive carefully. We’ll wait.” • • • • • On a Septic Tank Truck: “Yesterday’s Meals on Wheels” • • • • • At a Car Dealership: “The best way to get back on your feet – miss a car payment.”
On a Proctologist’s door: “To expedite your visit please back in.” • • • • • On a Plumber’s truck: “We repair what your husband fixed.” • • • • • An Optometrist’s Office: “If you don’t see what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right place.”
• • • • • Pizza Shop Slogan: “7 days without pizza makes one weak.” • • • • • On a Maternity Room door: “Push! Push! Push!” • • • • • On an Electrician’s truck: “Let us remove your shorts.”
HUTCHIES is again supporting the National Association of Women In Construction as a Premium Partner for 2006. Hutchies teamed up with Brisbane City Council, Readymix, Robert Bird Group, Hassell and Austcorp to support NAWIC’s inaugural student launch. The event was a great success with more than 100 students attending from across three universities. Donated raffle prizes raised $600 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
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HUTCHIES’ Willtrac workshop extension, Darra Job Value: $537,371
Job Description: Workshop extension consisting of steel portal frame and metal wall cladding. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Russell Fryer Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Greg Birnie Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lambert & Smith Structural Engineering Firm: . . . John Batterham Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Design Group Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . George Floth
Club Bunya
Job Value: $1,858,641 Job Description: An extensive refurbishment of both ground floor and first floor incorporating new bars, kitchen, outdoor dining and gaming areas. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Russell Fryer Michael White Paul Pereira Trevor Bruiners Project Leaders Qld John G Batterham Pty Ltd Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradicich Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . H Design Pty Ltd
Blue Tongue Apartments, Sunshine Coast
Job Value: $2,500,000 Job Description: New building comprising two separate apartments with three levels of living area and a shared basement garage. The apartments are separated by the central lift shaft and pools for each apartment cantilevering between units of the third level. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Dave Smythe Dave Smythe Alan Hollis Brad Miller Paul Burchill Bark Design Tod Group
Wynnum Plaza expansion and upgrade
Job Value: $15,900,000 Job Description: Expansion and upgrade to an existing shopping plaza including two building pads for fast food outlets, alteration works to an existing tavern, construction of a Liquor Barn, construction of two storey suspended deck car park and two large commercial retail centres.
The 10 level building at 229 Adelaide Street, City.
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
Alex Seydel Levi Corby Peter Gordon Paul Hart Michael Crossin Buchan Group MPN Consulting Engineers Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . BCA Consultants Hydraulic Engineer:. . . . . . . . . . Steve Paul & Partners Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armstrong Jones Management
Morayfield bulky goods
Job Value: $5,400,000 Job Description: Construction of new tilt up panel bulky goods shopping precinct consisting of eight tenancies, car park and external road works. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Brett Smith Terry Banwell Robert Pellicano & Co Larkin Teys Consulting WT Partnership Robinson Engineering Consultants
IGA Bridge St, Toowoomba
Job Value: $3,300,000 Job Description: IGA Supermarket and specialty shops. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matt Nielsen Chris Lucas Damien Hall Robert Weymouth Wiltshire Stevens GHD Napier Blakeley Ashburner Francis
Centenary Rowing Club
Job Value: $492,000 Job Description: Design and construction of a rowing club facility incorporating boat storage, amenities, club offices, public car parking and jetties. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Mat Dorge Louis Levinson Graeme Smith East Coast Building Design & Drafting Council Liaison: . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey Property Consultants (GPC)
The five storey building at 601 Coronation Drive, Toowong.
Monterey Lodge Refurbishment Caloundra
Job Value: $920,000 Job Description: Located at 27 Warne Street, Caloundra. The project includes replacement of all balcony handrails and tiling, re-sealing of roof and building façade membrane, refurbishment of stair and entry areas and extensions to two units at ground floor. All 18 apartments will be unoccupied throughout the contract period. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Graeme Smith Sam Cassidy Louis Levinson Graeme Smith Biscoe Wilson M Doyle Electrical
Boeing House, City
Job Value: $220,000 Job Description: Includes removal of a structural steel façade beam from the roof surround at the top of a 15-storey building. Work will be carried out only at night. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Demolisher: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scaffolder: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Traffic Control: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Mat Dorge Matt Kempster Louis Levinson Norm Norman J Batterham WFM Electrical T&T Metal Global Work Force Int.
229 Adelaide Street, City
Job Value: $29,400,000 Job Details: This project is progressing well with the level two suspended slab poured. There is strong morale on site with no major safety incidences to date. The structure should be completed by the end of September approximately five weeks ahead of the contractual programme. The project will comprise of two levels of basement car parking, 10 levels of offices, and two levels of plant room. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Chris McEvoy Dave Warner Paul David Cameron Chisholm & Nicol Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Alliance Design Group
601 Coronation Drive, Toowong
Job Value: $18,639,458 Job Description: A five storey commercial office building with three levels of under-
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ground car parking, situated on Coronation Drive, Toowong. On completion, the building will consist of more than 7,200m2 of lettable office area and car parking for more than 110 cars. Construction works have started with an anticipated completion date of August 2007. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Chris McEvoy Jeff Miller Biscoe Wilson
Ian Boettcher Motors façade
Job Value: $150,000 Job Description: New extension to the façade Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Mathew Dorge Mal Ashford Louis Levinson Norm Norman Osborn Lane Consultant Engineers Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Osborn Lane Consultant Engineers
Boystown Kingston
Job Value: $1,625,000 Job Description: Office and administration building with 792m2 of open office. Timber framed structure on masonry base. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Francois Pousson Ron Pearse Terry Bowden Francois Pousson Powe Architects Martin Gosgrove & Associates Electrical & Mech. Engineering: Interior Engineering
The Hub Apartments
Job Value: $17,000,000 Job Description: Some 52 apartments over seven storeys. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Harry White Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Michael Stojkovic Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Matt Gaskin / Danny Zanzool / Matt Lock Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Jamie Silvester Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Paul David Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cottee Parker Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Bornhorst & Ward Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . DMA Enterprises
Bunnings Warehouse
Job Value: $5,700,000 Job Description: This will be the largest Bunnings Warehouse in Queensland under construction. It will have 14,000m2 under roof. It is a design and construct with tight time frames. Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Daniel Cooper Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Steve Gallehawk Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Danny Charlesworth
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Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table Top Architects Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Larkin Teys Consulting Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . BMT
Canterbury College Junior School & Middle School Refurbishment
Job Value: $12,000,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of the Junior and Middle School including new library, classrooms, administration and car park. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
Lindsay Low Brett Smith / Rhonda Pye Terry Bonwell Michael Crossin Architectus Cozens Regan Williams Prove Electrical & Mechanical Firm: . . Lincolne Scott Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Mitchell Brandtman Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Paul & Partners
299 Sussex Street, Sydney
Job Value: $13,100,000 Job Description: Eight level commercial office building in Sydney CBD. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Services Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . .
Martin Sharp David Zhao Geoff Fish Craig Brace Stephen Brown Leffler Simes SCP Consulting Meinhardt Page Kirkland
Trilogy Apartments Spring Hill. This is the second stage of the redevelopment of the old Metro Ford site.
Australian Technical College, North Queensland, Stage 1
Job Value: $12,100,000 Job Description: The Australian Technical College – North Queensland project is part of the Federal Government’s multi million dollar plan to combat the nation’s skills shortage. This facility is located in Townsville and will educate students from all over North Queensland. The project is scheduled to be ready for the college’s first intake of students in January 2007. This project entails the design and construction of an administration building, learning resource centre, academic building and workshop. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical & Mechanical Firm: . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Architects:. . . . . . . . Acoustic Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . OH&S Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pierre Kessler David Christoffersen Noel O’Brien Pierre Kessler Tippett Shrock Architects STP Consultants MCD Douglas Ashburner Francis Cochrance MRP Hydraulic Consultants Innovative Certifiers WSA Place ERM Pty Ltd Hughes Health & Safety
Trilogy Apartments
Job Value: $25,000,000 Job Description: Trilogy is the first highrise in Toowoomba for some years. It has 13 floors made up of two basement car parks, three commercial office levels and seven residential levels. Hutchies changed the project from a hard tender to a design and construct project and implemented some changes including precast tilt panel
The RSL in Townsville. façade, rock anchored basement, post tensioned suspended slabs to make the project viable. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matt Nielsen Geoff Kampf Robert Weymouth Danny Charlesworth Larkin Teys Consulting Larkin Teys Consulting MEC Electrical Contractors
Ancora Apartments
Job Value: $1,800,000 Job Description: This 16 unit motel includes a manager’s residence and pool. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Galloway Ben Prest Pat Derrick Ben Prest Tippett Schrock Architects Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Glynn Tucker Consulting Engineers
Southport Workers Community Club
Job Value: $697,783 Job Description: Construction of a first class function and special events venue including new high quality bar reception and change rooms. Hutchies Construction Manager: Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sherwood RSL, Stage 2
Barry Butterworth Russell Fryer Michael White Peter Richards Trevor Bruiners Project Leaders John G Betterham Bradicich Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd
Job Value: $271,467 Job Description: Extension of existing sub office branch to add extra office space, extra garage and external deck.
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Brent Nowland Ray Scobie Brent Nowland Project Leaders John G Batterham Bradicich Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Mitchell Brandtman Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Paul & Partners
Brooke Street Office
Job Value: $23,707,403 Job Description: Six level green star rated office building with four basements located in Fortitude Valley. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Searle Balladone Chantal Malaponte Ron Gersekowski Bill Waddington Paul David Cox Rayner Alliance Engineering Gray, Robinson, Cottrell Electrical Design Group
Morayfield bulky goods shopping precinct consisting of eight tenancies, car park and external road works.
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TRAVELLING Undies took an unexpected cultural shift recently with a major showing at an international music festival, chilly Switzerland and hot Dubai. Here are our winners.
Mike Dodd (pictured left), Sarah Crawford and Susan Gopurenko (pictured above), during a Consolidated Properties visit to Dubai, the most appropriate location for a cool pair of Hutchies’ Undies.
Ian Dunlop, Year 11 Brisbane Boys College student in Verbier, Switzerland.
Win prizes for your photo Emma Cottee (pictured above), and Tess Petersen (pictured right), at the Coachella Music Festival 2006 in Palm Springs, USA.
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IF any readers would like to submit their “Travelling Undies” photo for publication, please send a good quality picture with full names and location clearly noted. Send to Tracey Ricketts, Hutchinson Builders, PO Box 3075 Darra, Q 4076 or for electronic files email to tricketts@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au As well as the fame, winners receive prizes!
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Brokeback Brewery
Cassidy Holland and John Ellis put the Brokeback boys to shame at the Social Club’s visit to the XXXX Brewery Social.
Baton the breeze HUTCHIES got into the act when some of the Townsville Jupiter’s Casino staff held the Queen’s Baton relay on the front stairs of the hotel on its way to Melbourne. Behind the Hutchies’ sign in the background is the refurbishment of the casino entry and café project which has since been completed.
Taipans ready to strike
HUTCHIES sponsored St Catherine’s United Football Club Under 6 Football Team for the 2006 season. Mandie Quint’s son, Jesse, shows off the team’s stunning uniform which features Hutchinson Builders with the Taipans.
In a more traditional performance, Caitlyn Goeldner and John Gaggin (foreground) and Ursula and Norm Norman (background) dance up a dust storm.
Hard work – but someone has to do it!
SENIOR members of the Hutchies’ management team attended the annual Business Planning Weekend held at Domain Resort on Stradbroke Island. The ones who didn’t attend are asking “why go to a resort, if forward planning involves so much hard work?”
Ride it, cowgirl
Beginner’s luck
RICHARD Field attended Paul de Jong’s annual pig shoot and with beginners luck was able to bag this pig at Dagworth, central North Queensland. Disbelievers can ask Richard to see the trophy tusks.
IN a previously unpublished photo from their visit to the Australian snow country, Hutchies’ team enjoyed taking the First Aid girl for a ride on the home made sled, Hutchies’ Hammer. The $100 prize money helped them feel better too!
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Bulldogs dig up a deal THE Bulldogs, Wests Brisbane Women’s Rugby Union team, celebrated the launch of the 2006 season wearing Hutchies’ gear to say thanks for sponsorship support. With Hutchies’ support, the Bulldogs did a deal with Rebel Sport, which supplied them with 20 Gilbert and Summit footballs. The Bulldogs said, without sponsorship like Hutchies, they would not be able to function as a team and succeed throughout the season.
All Stars over the moon
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NOVEMBER 2006
Going green in a new era HUTCHIES will lead by example with an environmentally aware headquarters and new yard, currently under construction at Toowong, that will be the centrepiece of the company’s 95th anniversary celebrations next year. Beneficiaries of the site’s green credentials will include tenant, Handwash Cafe, operated by sport stars Ian Healy, Kevin Walters and Chris Johns. The massive roof area of 2,400 square metres will feed storage tanks that will hold more than 300,000 litres of harvested rain water. Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, said Handwash Cafe would use the rain water and recycled water to operate its carwash facility. “Handwash Cafe recently reviewed its entire washing process and designed and implemented a new system that recycles the water used to wash vehicles,” said Scott. “Dirty water is captured in underground storage tanks and thoroughly filtered and cleaned before reuse”. “The Handwash Cafe also made minor changes to the washing process by installing smaller jets and increasing the speed of its conveyor belt which created more significant savings on water”. “The operation has now halved its water usage, saving about 330 litres of water per vehicle or 11.5 million litres a year.”
Hutchies’ new headquarters and yard at Toowong as it is now...
Handwash Cafe’s efforts have won the praise of the Environmental Protection Agency. Environment Minister, Desley Boyle, congratulated the Handwash Cafe for using innovative technology, improved behaviours and new systems to make massive water savings. Ms Boyle said boosting water savings in the car wash business was vital. “This is not only to conserve a precious resource but also to save costs on the disposal of polluted water which can be up to twice the original metered purchase price,” said Ms Boyle. Visit www.handwashcafe.com.au for more information. Harvested water also will be used for toilet flushing, cleaning and irrigation in and around ...and as it will be on completion. the site.
Signs of the times HUTCHIES has h putt its it name up in i lights li ht with ith crane signage (below) on the Evolution Apartments, corner of Tank Street and North Quay, Brisbane. And signage celebrating Hutchies’ 95th anniversary is being circulated ready for next year’s celebrations. The sign in Fortitude Valley has developer/builder Watpac, literally looking over its shoulder. Hutchies’ building site is next door to Watpac’s headquarters and an extra large sign was installed as a reminder Hutchies has been building in Queensland for almost 100 years.
Other environmental initiatives on the new site will include: 3 a 90 tonne annual reduction in carbon dioxide emissions (greenhouse gasses) with the installation of silver-backed automated blinds; bike storage, change rooms and lockers to 3 encourage cyclists to ride to work; 3 use of subsoil irrigation system with rain and soil moisture content monitoring; 3 fresh air ventilation of the internal spaces in excess of the requirements of the Australian Standard; 3 adoption of energy-efficient variable refrigerant flow air-conditioning system with heat recovery to cool and heat separate zones simultaneously, providing a saving on energy use and reduction in greenhouse gas emission; incorporation of dedicated recycling systems 3 and storage areas for recyclable waste; 3 integrated fitout of the building, reducing material waste.
Who’s Hutch?
HUTCH is a happy puppy with a special mission in life. Meet him on Page 2.
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On a prayer and an inch to spare
ON the back of a really good financial year and with a positive outlook for the next one, Hutchies is focusing more attention on some improvements. While we expect to always have our hands full, with an average of 90 projects on at any given time between Sydney and Cairns, we are extremely happy with our team structure and the capacity of the people in those 16 teams to handle the projects. Our sights are set on improvements that will result in even more consistent quality in our projects and the introduction of a range of simple, yet innovative, building practices aimed at reducing construction periods and construction costs. While Hutchies already has
IT’S not often a boom lift goes to church, but that’s what was needed for Hutchies to repair cyclone Larry’s damage to St Monica’s church and school at Innisfail. Foreman Darryl Knight lifted in the Sherrin Hire boom lift through the front doors of the church. It was a tight fit but he made it with a prayer and an inch to spare.
Celebrating the life of Donald Walter Lindo SADLY, Don Lindo (pictured right), passed away recently. Don had been with Hutchies since 2000 and will be missed, not only by Jan, Shannon, Brock, Jaime, and their families, but also by all at Hutchies. Don served his apprenticeship as a carpenter and joiner in South Australia and won the Best All Round Apprentice Award for South Australia for the last two years of his apprenticeship. When he moved to Tweed Heads, he joined Hanna and Edmed where he worked as a construction foreman for 24 years before the company ceased operations. During that time, many projects under his supervision won MBA Awards including South Tweed Bowls Club, Ballina RSL Club, Southern Cross University, Kingscliff TAFE and Coolangatta Airport Control Tower. After joining Hutchies, Don was part of the team which won the MBA Award for the Avica Wedding Centre and Resort at Merrimac. Don’s eulogy praised him for always being a gentleman, casual, placid and optimistic. He was a man of few words, but with a great sense of humour. Although modest about his exceptional skills and abilities, Don always gave sincere commitment to his employer and never wavered from it.
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Managing Director numerous points of differentiation from mainstream players, we are determined to set ourselves apart over the next couple of years and make the choice to engage Hutchies an easy one for clients. We have a strong balance sheet, we’re experienced, we’re easy to get along with, we’re competitive and, through a really basic “get it right from the start approach”, we intend to deliver consistently high quality projects comparatively quicker than the industry norm. It would be silly of me, at this stage, to give away just how we are going to deliver on this commitment. But, just watch over the next couple of years and you will see and hear more about Hutchies’ unrivalled capacity to deliver a high quality job, more quickly and at the lower end of the cost scale. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Meet Hutch the guide dog EXPERIENCED guide dog, Winona, went on site recently to thank Hutchies and the BLF for helping to fund training for guide dogs and for sponsoring a pup in training. It costs more than $25,000 to breed and train each guide dog and, as a sponsor, Hutchies’ team will share in the journey of transforming Hutch, the playful pup, into a trusted companion. Hutch was photographed just a couple of weeks ago by his puppy raisers who have promised to bring him on site to meet his sponsors when he is old enough. For more information contact Puppy Sponsorship Coordinator Linda Maher on 07 3500 9085 or email l.maher@guidedogsqld.com.au
ABOVE: Winona on site saying thanks to the team. TOP: Hutch, the puppy on a mission.
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The fight for a cure HUTCHIES turned out in force to help the Builders Labourers Federation raise money for the Mater Prostate Cancer Research Centre. Hutchies took eight tables and rallied the support of some clients and associates (pictured) to attend the BLF’s five-star fundraising event. The night featured the top World Lightweight Boxing Title contender, Michael Katsidis, The Great, in an international bout with John Wayne Parr, voted 2004 Fighter of the Year by International Kickboxer Magazine. Other entertainment included magicians, comedians, podium dancers and a spectacular state of the art laser show from NASA.
Hutchies’ apprentice, Lachlan Kiely (second from left) with CSTS staff Kevin Caine, Wes Draper, Selby Simpson, Brian Harding, Don Willmott and Jason Mills.
Ron and Tess with Scott Hutchinson with the ute outside Ludo in Caxton Street.
MATT Jonker and Lachlan Kiely recently completed construction of a new training room for the Construction Skills Training Centre (CSTC) at Salisbury, under the guidance of Hutchies’ Matthew Lock. Matt (Third Year) and Lachlan (First Year) are part of the growing number of apprentices
RON Niven and wife, Tess, were guests of honour at a party at Ludo to celebrate Ron’s retirement after 28 years with Hutchies. During the farewell, Hutchies presented Ron with his favourite ute as a going away present. A big thankyou from everyone at Hutchies to Ronnie, for his dedication and commitment over all these years!
New training room for apprentices Fond farewell for Ron employed by Hutchies. With 44 apprentices currently in training, it is envisaged this number will reach 50 by early next year. The donated structure will provide much needed space for the training of apprentices at CSTC.
Celebrating a healthy delivery HUTCHIES’ Scaffold Division recently made its 1000th site delivery. BERNARD Blom and his team at Trilogy received the delivery and were presented with a carton of Crown Lager by Tim McGregor to mark the occasion. Hutchies’ scaffold has now been utilised on projects from the Sunshine Coast to Cabarita and is scheduled to be erected for the first time in Toowoomba.
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Recycling plant on the move HUTCHIES has started work on a controversial $10 million industrial waste oil recycling factory at Rutherford in the Hunter Valley (pictured below), after it was given the green light by NSW State Planning Minister, Frank Sartor. The proposal is one of the first “state significant” projects adjudicated under new laws which allow state government approval without development applications being lodged with councils. The factory on a 10ha site will convert up to 40,000 tonnes of used mainly motor vehicle and machinery oil into high-grade lubricant oil each year. Owned by Brisbane-based Transpacific Industries, the factory, must comply with 57 operational conditions, related to design, air quality and noise. Transpacific spokesman, Geoff Sparks, said the factory would begin recycling before Christmas and create 75 jobs in the building phase and 60 on a permanent operational basis.
Home among the gum trees.
Light footprint on North Shore BEACH Road Holiday Homes on Noosa’s North Shore is the latest project from Queensland developer Petrac. Nestled between a lake, a river, the ocean and 68,000 hectares of pristine national park, Beach Road is an ecosensitive development of 90 luxury holiday homes with a light footprint on the land. Hutchies is the contract builder on site and is taking incredible precautions to ensure minimal amount of the interference with the natural surroundings. Protected areas are sectioned off, machinery is limited to designated areas and everyone is working around
protected trees and green space, to keep the habitat as natural and undisturbed as possible. Access to the site is via a four-minute car ferry, which runs from early morning to late evening each day. Homes are currently selling for between $1.1 and $1.5 million, with stage one selling out within eight days of release. This project is unique, as the Cooloola Great Sandy National Park, which surrounds the site, is proposed for listing as a UNESCO World Heritage area and no further developments will be approved on the North Shore.
Wine Tourism college ready for 2007 school year
THE new Queensland College of Wine Tourism in the Granite Belt is on track to be in full operation for next year’s school year after a successful building program by Hutchies. The first stage has been used for limited training since May, with practical completion in October, and an official opening in November. The facility has been funded
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jointly by the Australian and Queensland governments, University of Southern Queensland, Stanthorpe Shire Council and Stanthorpe High School with financial support from the Queensland wine industry through the donation of foundation wines. Education and training will be provided in viticulture, winemaking, cellar door operations, tourism, hospitality and business.
Birds’ eye view of Aspire.
Training will be based on a real industry setting with operation of a commercial winery, cellar door, cafe and function centre. Robert Weymouth, Hutchies’ area manager for Toowoomba, said the second stage was a completely
different design to the first. “The first stage had a coffee shop and wine tasting area and the second stage features teaching areas, laboratories and function centre with special finishes,” he said. “It’s a very exciting project.”
Aspire to give Ipswich new skyline ASPIRE, Ipswich’s first high-rise apartment project, is now leaping out of the ground with excavation, footings, basement, ground slabs and podium completed. Using a revolutionary new precast concrete wall panel system, the project is set to quickly appear on the Ipswich skyline. Ipswich locals, investors, purchasers and council celebrated the start of the works with a site function in September. The $55 million 18-level Aspire is now more than 70 per cent sold, with 16 apartments fetching $6.5 million in sales in a fortnight. The luxury apartments, ranging in price from $350,000 to $550,000, have included one and two-bedroom styles. Ian Dore, Managing Director of Dore Property Corporation, said the rapid sales were testament to the growth and maturity of Ipswich city. Rob Cairns and Darren Gillroy with traffic assistants.
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Toowoomba’s personal best in MBA Awards HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba office created its own personal best record with seven wins in the Master Builders Downs and Western Division Housing and Construction Awards for 2006. Winning projects were: • Retail Facilities up to $2 million – Sleep City • Education Facilities up to $2 million – Stanthorpe Wine College, Stage One • Education Facilities $2 – $10 million – Warwick State High School Science Block • Community Service Facility up to $2 million – Church of Christ • Tourism Facility up to $5 million – Eastgate Motel • Lifestyle Housing for Seniors up to $5 million – Village Life Toowoomba, Stage Four • Health Facility over $10 million – Dalby Aged Care Facility Robert Weymouth, Hutchies’ area manager for Toowoomba, said the team was proud to win the awards and the secret of its success was relationships with customers. “We align ourselves with our clients, give them high quality service and work on building long term relationships with them so we are awarded their next project,” he said. The Toowoomba branch has made its mark as far north as Mackay and south into New South Wales, due to the repeat business business they receive from existing clients.
Site visit to South Korea CHAIRMAN, Scott Hutchinson, and John Berlese recently went on a site visit to South Korea to look at fitout details which will be used in the M on Mary Project for clients Duk and Mark Hong, from Skycorp. They also looked at potential joint venture opportunities with Skycorp in South Korea.
Moving up the ladder of success HUTCHIES’ cadet, Chantal Malaponte, has been identified by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) as a young woman on the move in her career. Chantal has been a Cadet Administrator at Hutchies for three years and is in her third year of a Bachelor of Applied Science (Construction and Management) at QUT. In an interview with the local chapter student newsletter, Chantal revealed some of her secrets of success. How did you get into construction? I started in the Accounts Payable Department and was offered a cadetship after six months. What do you love about your job? Working with young crews who often prove enthusiasm and eagerness can sometimes outweigh experience. Who inspires you the most? The three important men in my life. My Dad who taught me you’ll never get anywhere without a lot of hard work, my first employer who took me as far as I could go and my current team leader who makes every day a huge learning curve. What’s the most important piece of advice anyone has ever given you? If you don’t try, you won’t make mistakes. If you don’t make mistakes, you will never learn. What do you think the construction industry holds for women? A lot of challenges! It’s an exciting time to be in the industry and it’s giving women an opportunity to create their own milestones.
Chantal Malaponte What are you reading at the moment? Mao’s Last Dancer What are you listening to at the moment? You am I (Convicts) and Eskimo Joe (Black Finger Nails, Red Wine). Achievements: Australian Institute of Building (Queensland Chapter) $2.5-$10 million Category Award Winner 2006 and Project of the Year Award Winner 2006 for Chalk Hotel, Woolloongabba.
Playing Building bridges Ludo
A RECENT Blues and Roots Pro-Am Jam at Ludo in Paddington featured Jack Hutchinson on harmonica and Martin Spinks from Consolidated Properties on guitar. The event featured a diverse line-up of professional and amateur musos sharing the stage for a night of good fun and good music. Performers were invited to BYO harmonica, guitar or instrument of choice and get up and get down to some home-grown blues.
HUTCHIES supported NAIDOC with a stall at Musgrave Park, distributing Mildura teas, various Hutchies’ merchandise and face painting. NAIDOC events are held around Australia to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. NAIDOC originally stood for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee and this acronym now has become the name of the week itself. Taking part in NAIDOC Week is a great way to celebrate indigenous culture and build bridges between Rebecca Johnson presents Hutchies’ donation indigenous and non-indigenous cheque of money raised to Sharon on behalf Australians. For more information of the Koolyangarra Early Childhood Learning visit www.naidoc.org.au Centre, Highgate Hill.
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Sent in anonymously under the Mount Sodom sign in Israel. Hope he doesn’t turn into a pillar of salt. • For those needing enlightenment about God destroying Sodom and Gomorrah because of decadence, check out the Old Testament in The Bible (Genesis 19:20-29).
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RIGHT: Hutchies’ undies were the only thing standing between Ben Orbach and a strip search by guards at the Gaza checkpoint in Israel.
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A confused tourist in the demilitarised zone in South Korea can’t decide whether to keep an eye on John Berlese and his undies or the North Koreans.
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Damian Grice tries to swap his undies for a drink from a gypsy street vendor on the walk to the Festival Internationale Bennician near Valencia in Spain.
“WELL BUILT” is a term often used around Hutchies to describe projects, but in one particular office it refers to the staff. Hutchies’ Jessica recently featured in the September edition of Ralph magazine along with some friends in the “Hotties Ahoy” section. Jessica and the girls revealed some startling inner thoughts as well as attractive exteriors during their three-page romp. Regional manager, Brad Miller, said Jessica is a great secretary.
Always five o’clock in Margaritaville LEFT: Leon Bowes lives it up in the Dead Sea in Israel.
JACK Hutchinson recently treated Hutchies’ apprentices to a day as crew on board his boat Margaritaville. Highly competitive touch football, some questionable singing ability and gate crashing a Gold Coast photo shoot were some of the day’s highlights, which is set to become an annual event. BELOW: Margaritaville’s captain & crew. LEFT: Gold Coast fashion shoot on the beach was an unexpected surprise.
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Beaudesert Shire Council Cultural Facility.
BEAUDESERT CULTURAL FACILITY
GATEWAY OFFICE PARK
Job value: $3,800,000 Job description: Additions and refurbishment of the Beaudesert Cultural Facility. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . .
Norm Norman Fernando Uribe Fernando Uribe; Mal Ashford; Graeme Smith Cox Rayner Connell Mott MacDonald Wilde & Woolard
GRACEVILLE STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $405,000 Job Description: Alterations to existing hall and covered area. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Richard Graham Mick Stone Paul David Project Peter McArdle Alliance Alliance D&M Electrical
WOOLWORTHS SHOPPING CENTRE SARINA Job Value: $5,900,000 Job Description: Woolworths Shopping Centre with seven specialty shops with a slab on ground car park. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Searle Balladone Chantal Malaponte Rathlin Trohear Dave Balson Kilcor Properties Thomson Adsett Bruce Lemcke Engineering Civil Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Bird & Partners Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Design
Job Value: $17,500,000 Job Description: Commercial office development which includes a two level basement with two four-storey and two two-storey buildings on top of podium. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Stojkovic Mathew Gaskin Danny Zanzoul Williamson Architects Robert Bird & Partners Henwood James Design Medland Mitropoulos
TRINITY BAY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL ROOF REPLACEMENT
Job Value: $570,920 Job Description: Works included the removal and disposal of Asbestos Cement (AC) roof sheeting and the supply and installation of approximately 3000m2 of new metal roof sheeting and ancillary works to four buildings. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Client Representative: . . . . . . . .
Peter Luppi Anthony Waugh Anthony Waugh Peter Luppi Colefax Engineering QBuild
NQ MINING WAREHOUSE
Job Value: $2,000,000 Job Description: New 1700m2 warehouse and 400m2 office to house the local crane company. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Consulting Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . .
John Galloway Ben Prest Ben Prest North Qld Construction STP Consultants STP Consultants
Pictured on site (from left) Don O’Rorke, Lachlan Grantley, Jo Lynch-Terry, Premier Peter Beattie and John Galloway.
QUARTERDECK TAVERN – BREAKWATER QUAYS
A formal press conference, held at the Hutchies’ Breakwater Quays demolition site, was attended by Premier Peter Beattie, Deputy Premier Anna Bligh, Mike Reynolds, Craig Wallace and Lindy Nelson-Carr as well as Don O’Rorke and Lachlan Grantley from Consolidated Properties. Everyone wore Hutchies’ hard hats except for the Premier who had his own. The demolition of the Quarterdeck Tavern marked the start of the first stage of the massive Breakwater Quays project with the creation of 26 housing lots which have already been sold. The project team consists of John Galloway as Project Manager, Jo Lynch-Terry as Contracts Administrator and Jeff Terry as Site Manager.
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PILKINGTON GLASS STAGE 2
Job Value: $1,873,000 Job Description: Grain processing facility
Job Value: $760,000 Job Description: Seven-bay extension to existing warehouse
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Matt Nielsen Craig Gooderham Lance Biddle Creative Drafting and Design Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Rowen Meyers and Associates Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Rowen Meyers and Associates Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Walsh Bain & Associates Pty Ltd
TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING Job Value: $546,969 Job Description: Extension of existing workshop with steel portal frame, Colorbond roof and wall cladding. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Greg Birnie Russell Fryer Shane Tyson Lambert & Smith Architects Structural Engineering Firm: . . . John G Batterham Pty Ltd Electrical Engineering Firm: . . . Bradicich & Associates
John Galloway Ben Prest Ben Prest Jon Kushopf Architects Glynn Tucker Consulting Engineers Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Glynn Tucker Consulting Engineers
WOOLWORTHS REFURBISHMENT INNISFAIL Job Value: $3,428,000 Job Description: Refurbishment and upgrade of existing Woolworths and Centrepoint Arcade. Includes new Woolworths loading dock, associated site works and ramps, new specialty shops and offices over two levels. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Peter Luppi Anthony Waugh Kent Beavon Thompson Adsett Colefax Engineering Colefax Engineering James Design
CALAMVALE SHOPPING CENTRE
Job Value: $45,700,000 Job Description: New suburban shopping centre including Woolworths and Big W majors and 57 specialty shops. Enclosed mall and basement car park. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graham Spence Cy Milburn Dragan Golubovic Dave Balson The Buchan Group McVeigh Engineers Cozens Regan William Prove Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Mitchell Brandtman Mechanical & Electrical Firm: . . James Design Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McKendry Rein Peterson
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DRIFT APARTMENTS
Drift team (L-R) Warren Rendell, Callum Spry, Steve Giosserano, Graham Dodge, Jason O’Connor, Andrew Smith, Rod Murray, Joel Smith, Mark Phillips, Bruce Reimers, Alan Pillay, Stefan Sedelaar, Giles Wilson, Darren Lovell and Ross Durey.
The design and construct building contract was for 90 units on two lots of 45, between Hutchinson Builders and APH Drift Casuarina Pty Ltd. Lot 177’s contract was for the construction of 45 luxury apartments at a value of $14,025,770. Lot 178’s contract was for the construction of 45 luxury apartments at a value of $14,243,992. The main challenge of these projects were the lagoon pools, spa pools, adult pools which were built in-house by Hutchinson Builders and have holding capacities of almost 1 million litres of water each.
The Hub is now complete. Job value is $17million, comprising 52 apartments over seven storeys.
From left (front) Mick Dodd (foreman), Ross Durey, Alan Hoult (site manager), Glen Winters (foreman) and (rear) Steve Gilbert (labourer), Patrick Axisa (labourer and safety officer), Kevin Mueller (labourer), Luke Adkins (apprentice) and Joel Smith (foreman).
BEACH, CABARITA
Woolworths Sarina shopping centre
These are repeat clients, who previously completed Nor Nor East in Kingscliff. This $30M project started in October 2004 and was completed July this year. Project included demolition of the iconic Cabarita Hotel to make way for 57 luxury beachfront units and tenancy areas. It was a complex building design to suit the sloping headland site with hard rock excavation for the first six months. A high standard of finishes was required and achieved throughout, including extensive internal landscaping and water features. An internal podium courtyard has four pools, three water features and full sized palm trees and planting. It is a flagship development for Resortcorp and potential award winning project for Hutchies.
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The late Don Lindo’s newest grandson, Riley.
HATCHED & MATCHED
Tony Doyle, a labourer with Hutchies for 12 years, recently married Nicole. Paul De Jong was one of the groomsmen.
Leah Davis and Jamie Silvester were married on Hayman Island in June. First photo of Kellie and Wayne William’s baby, Harrison, who weighed in at 3.6kg
Steven Kourevelis and family with newest addition, Elena.
Keira, new daughter for Joel and Anna Smith, is sister to Nick and Blake.
Building future on great sets of tools
HUTCHIES aims to provide all apprentices with the best opportunities to succeed. A key part of this is ensuring apprentices are equipped with suitable, high quality tools. During the last few months, Hutchies has implemented an Apprentice Tool Policy that provides tools well over and above the standard requirements of the apprenticeship agreement. Packaged in a Hutchies’ Toolbox they have become the talk of many work sites and certainly set Hutchies’ apprentices apart.
Syahrul and Nila Zainal’s new son, Aaron Syah Nizam, was born September 4.
Barry Smith’s two year old grandson, Patty, with his Hutchies’ hat on. Father Bruce is a draftsman at the Robert Bird Group
Making a world of difference HUTCHIES has agreed to project manage the $500,000 refurbishment of a recently purchased Rockhampton facility for Autism Queensland. Autism Queensland secured the premises for what will become a Centre of Excellence for the delivery of services to
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children and adults living with autism. The board of management of Autism Queensland acknowledged the wonderful support of the John Villiers Trust Fund in making the project possible. In addition, the board expressed its gratitude to
Hutchinson Builders for volunteering to manage the refurbishment project on a pro bono basis – representing an enormous in-kind contribution given the size of the project. Hutchies is proud to be able to make this contribution to a very worthy organisation.
Hutchies’ apprentice Patty O’Connor with his prized Hutchies’ Toolbox.
HUTCHIES’
Townsville lightning trip takes Brisbane by storm
THE Townsville crew made the most of a lightning trip to Brisbane again this year for an outing that has become an annual event. They were treated to an INXS concert on Friday night, Riverfire and an AFL Lions game on Saturday and a Broncos game and RegattaFest on Sunday. Consensus was they had a great weekend and returned to Townsville on Monday on a flight a little later than last year to accommodate sleep deprivation and sore heads.
The Moreton Island legend lives on
Sweet victory after 21 years WESTS played Brothers for the Hospital Cup this year and it was the fourth grand final in which Cassidy Holland (pictured), John Roe and Chris Gerrard appeared. Prior to this year, the Bulldogs had lost three grand finals in a row – 1998, 1999 and 2000. The game was played at Ballymore and in front of an estimated crowd of 7000. The Dogs went into the half time break trailing 11-9. Chris Gerrard scored with two minutes remaining to put his team in the lead for the first time 23-22. That was the final score for the Dogs’ first premiership win in 21 years.
Green light on new vehicles Intrepid members of the 20th anniversary Hutchies’ Moreton Island trip. THIS year is the 20th anniversary of the legendary Hutchies’ Moreton Island trip, a concept conceived by Jack and a band of scruffy campers on Moreton in 1986. Four of the original members joined in this year – Ron Niven, Len White, Barry Butterworth and Mick Franks. Of the four, Ron Niven is the
only one to have made the trip every year. The New South Wales branch of Hutchies was well represented this year, led by their fearless leader, Paul Hart, who performed in the manner to which all have become accustomed. The black tie night was won by Mal Johnson for his innovative tie in the guise of a hangman’s noose.
Hundreds of fish were caught this year, but it was by professional netters at the front of camp – not the dedicated Hutchies’ crew who rarely find time to actually fish on their annual fishing trip. Thanks again to architects Moonie and Everding for their design and project management in erecting the toilet facilities. May the legend live on!
A DECISION from the recent Hutchies’ Team Leaders’ Planning weekend at Straddie will result in the purchase of diesel and gas company vehicles in the future because it is better for the environment. Hutchies has about 130 vehicles in its fleet and the company recently purchased four Ford Styleside gas utes. The fellas reckon they’re great – $50 to fill up and 700 kms on a tank. Most of the blokes are going for the Nissan Navara or Rodeo diesel 4 x 4’s.
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KEITH Robinson, HIL Site Manager, recently raced his Hutchies’ sponsored bike at Queensland Raceway, Willowbank, winning the Sportsman Cup and taking second place in the Queensland Championships. Keith is a member of Queensland Side Cars.
Team effort for kids HUTCHIES organised a crew of four to row ergo machines in a race to raise money for Kids with Cancer in the Grand Central Shopping Centre in Toowoomba. Hutchies was a major sponsor supplying all the rowing singlets. Members of the Hutchies’ team were Robert Weymouth, Ben Adams (in G String), Nigel Vowles and Tim Colthup.
A rebel yell for the winners
THE Under 6 Hutchinson Builders Rebel Raccoons won their soccer grand final this year after an undefeated season. Jeff Terry won Coach of the Year for the non-competitive age groups. Hutchies, which also supports the U8 Hutchinson Builders Rebel Raiders, was presented with a plaque for sponsorship.
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LANNING is well underway for the official opening of Hutchies’ new headquarters and yard at Toowong in Brisbane on April 24, to coincide with the company’s 95th anniversary celebrations. Premier Peter Beattie has been invited to officiate at the dual celebration. He will follow other VIPs, who have attended previous anniversary celebrations, including Premiers Wayne Goss and Rob Borbidge and Lord Mayor Sallyanne Atkinson. Hutchies has celebrated its five year milestones for the past 20 years, starting with its 75th anniversary in 1987. Staff, clients and subcontractors will be among the hundreds of guests to be invited this year. Meanwhile, preliminary planning has started for gala celebrations in 2012 for Hutchies’ centenary. As well as Toowong, other new premises for Hutchies in 2007 include Sunshine Coast and Sydney. On the Sunshine Coast, property was purchased in August last year and new premises opened in January. In Sydney, an existing pillow factory has been bought and is being refurbished for an opening in the middle of the year.
FEBRUARY 2007
ABOVE: The rear view of Hutchies’ new head office at Toowong. TOP LEFT: View of the front.
Celebration for new yard and 95th anniversary on April 24 Handwash Cafe, operated by sport stars Ian Healy, Kevin Walters and Chris Johns, celebrated its tenancy at Hutchies’ new headquarters with a party at Christmas. Picture shows (from left) Sherri and Paul Wrobel, Ian Healy, Danielle Coade and Martin Brady. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said the company had previously rented office space and was happy to have been able to purchase suitable property. He said acquisition of the company’s own premises had entrenched Hutchies in both markets and followed outstanding success in those regions.
Hutchies’ new Sunshine Coast premises opened in January.
SNEAK PREVIEW
• A new range of His & Her
Pillow factory being converted into Hutchies’ new Sydney premises.
Hutchies’ undies will be unveiled at the 95th anniversary celebrations. • Here is a sneak preview of the new g-string for Her, or Him, depending on personal taste. • More Page 6
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From the
Farewell to John Gaggin HUTCHIES regrets the pass-ing of a colourful character,, John Gaggin, president of thee Social Club since July 2004,, and extends sympathy to hiss wife, Deb, daughters, Sarah h and Elizabeth and son, Mark. k John (pictured) started with Hutchies in November 1999 as a senior estimator. He was a carpenter, apprenticed with M.J. O’Leary, of Moorooka, and later became an executive committee member of AIB. At Hutchies, he worked on and won Professional Excellence Awards for All Hallow’s School and St Joseph’s College, Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill. John also won many jobs including one which opened an important door for extensive company work at O’Reillys. He earned the name “Gagginator” because he always wore his camouflage shorts at the Moreton Island Annual Social Club Fishing Trip. This carried on back at work with the installation of the Gagginator Wheel played on Friday
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afternoons at the Brisbane office. Outside work, he had a busy and fulfilling life. He was a member of the Irish Club and Tara Men’s Dining Club, as well as a Eucharist Minister and member of the Parish Council at Peter and Paul’s Parish, Bulimba. He was working bee coordinator at the parish school and Canossa Kindy. John also found time to be team manager for his son’s teams at Easts Rugby Union Club.
Loss of a true blue Aussie
DEVELOPER Petrac has approved a stone be set on its Noosa North Shore site in memory of Hutchies’ Les Robertson who worked on the project before he died on December 12 last year after a car accident. Brad Miller, Hutchies’ Team Leader Sunshine Coast, described Les as “a true blue Aussie battler” with whom he had Les Robertson, enjoying himself on Hutchies’ Sunshine Coast end of year river cruise with work worked since 1990. mates Brad Miller (left) and Dave Smythe (right). h “Les loved the bush d and remote work and new area and gained the respect d he loved to fish and of workers and employers. hunt,” he said. “He was always willing to lend d “He also loved a hand and did things selflessly his family of six kidss for others. very much and wass “Les was a true friend and work extremely proud of them all. mate. As a man of his word, you “He had his 50th birthday in Sep- could always rely on him, because tember and, for weeks before, he he would never let you down.” was looking forward to meeting his The memorial stone for Les on only two grandchildren for the first Noosa’s North Shore which reads... time at a family party. ‘I always admired how he adapted to new environments and overcame adversity. “He quickly made friends in a
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Managing Getting the Director
“In memory of LES ROBERTSON. Lived and worked on this site. He was a true friend and work mate. He will be missed. 16/09/1956 – 12/12/2006”
JUST prior to Christmas, Hutchies received an extremely satisfying email from one of Brisbane’s most prominent architects. It read: “Gentleman, We received a copy of the world’s shortest defects inspection report prepared by handovers.com for a purchaser in our project. Your construction team should all be congratulated on delivering to our client such an excellent quality project well in advance of the construction program. We look forward to working with you on the next project.” The project in question is a $32M apartment project on the edge of the city comprising 121 apartments in three separate buildings overlooking a central pool and recreational area.
I know I have been crowing in recent editions of Hutchies’ Truth about improvements underway aimed at providing innovative, competitively priced high quality buildings comparatively quicker than the industry norm. Well this project is a prime example of “actions speak louder than words”. This is one of 87 projects we currently have under construction and, while it would be an overstatement to suggest they will all be defect-free at handover like this one, Hutchies’ short term aim is to consistently produce product of the highest quality. A strong balance sheet, good capable people with experience, non-adversarial and very competitive ... at Hutchies we believe we have the formula just about right. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Letters to the Editor welcomed ed
WE welcome Letters to the The Editor, Hutchies Truth Editor of Hutchies’ Truth. PO Box 3075, Darra, Qld 4076 6 You are invited to tell us Fax: (07) 3376 2454 what we are doing right or Email: Editor@HutchinsonBuilders.com.au what we are doing wrong – or what you like or don’t like. servants. Hutchies’ Truth was kicked Hutchies’ Truth is our way of off by Jack many years ago and communicating with people in all modelled itself on the The Truth walks of life in a simple and enternewspaper, a weekly publication taining way. which had sensational stories and Many people tell me the myrstunning photographs (particularly iad of company newsletters they Page Three). receive go in the office bin, but It was a bit cheeky, but it was Hutchies’ Truth always gets read. a good read and it had an honest If that’s the case, we have philosophy of informing people of achieved our objective. what was going on in their comAlthough we poke fun at some munity. things and go a bit over the top And that’s what we try to do. – the underlying message about Hutchies has many people in the importance of people and jobs lots of offices throughout Queensdemonstrates we are here to proland and New South Wales – and vide a service, wherever and whensometimes overseas. We also deal with clients, cus- ever our clients want it. The fact we have been doing tomers, consultants, suppliers, sub contractors, politicians and public it for 95 years makes us proud of our people and thankful for our clients. As part of our 95th anniversary celebrations, the best Letter to the Editor published in the May edition of Hutchies Truth will receive a gift from Hutchies. Letters should be emailed, faxed or posted (see details box). — Scott Hutchinson Chairman
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AIB National Awards
AT the AIB National Awards, held on the Gold Coast, Hutchies won a Professional Excellence Award in the Commercial Construction ($2.5 - $10 million) category for the Railway Hotel Refurbishment at Woolloongabba and a High Commendation for Roche Lab Redevelopment, Centre of Marine Studies Redevelopment, University of Queensland, Heron Island.
Recipients at the awards night.
Eco-friendly villas emerge from the rainforest THE impossible dream of owning freehold property in World Heritage listed Lamington National Park is now a reality with the completion of the first of 48 villas built by Hutchies adjacent to the famous O’Reilly’s rainforest retreat. The two and three bedroom freestanding villas, which blend into the surrounding rainforest, are stylishly appointed with outdoor spas on large timber decks, fireplaces, contemporary kitchens, airconditioning, ensuited bedrooms and undercover parking. O’Reilly’s managing director, Shane O’Reilly, said the development had taken ecotourism on the Gold Coast to a new level. “Sitting up to eight metres above the ground, it almost feels you are floating in the forest,” he said. “Careful planning has ensured the project had eco-friendly and sustainable construction. “My family has been the custodian of this spectacular natural area since 1911 and we have dedicated our lives to protecting the local environment. “We are totally committed to ensuring this new development continues that record.” Mr O’Reilly said architects had used a design approach and materials such as corrugated iron, eco-ply and polished redwood floors to create a synergy and an empathy with the environment.
Architect Tony Macksey said the villas sat lightly on the earth, with light and airy interiors. “The villas have an intimacy with the surrounding landscape, creating a treehouse effect,” he said. Villas are priced from $700,000.
New footing system leaves a light footprint
Environmentally friendly footing system being used for housing on Noosa’s North Shore.
A REVOLUTIONARY new footing system, recommended for ecotourism projects, is being used by Hutchies on an environmentally sensitive building site on Noosa’s North Shore. Beach Road Holiday Homes by Petrac, features 90 dwellings, nestled between a lake, river, ocean and national park. CV substructure systems uses friction pile principles, which go back to ancient times, with final screw down locking to provide footings for housing decking and other structures as a substitute for concrete slabs, brick piers or stumps. As a result, the system leaves a light footprint on the land and is
recommended for a vast range of situations, including difficult access sites, environmentally sensitive areas and transportable buildings. The galvanised steel system accommodates either timber or steel subfloor structures and is quick, clean and easy. Foundations for a small house (36 posts) can be installed in a single day in a process that is unaffected by rain. As builder on the North Shore site, Hutchies has gone to extreme lengths to ensure minimal disruption to the natural environment. Beach Road homes are priced between $1.1 and $1.5 million.
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Haunted house goes up amid Gold Coast glitz RUMOUR has it some at Hutchies should be working in haunted houses. If that’s true, a new Gold Coast project offers an ideal career move. Dracula’s is a haunted house under construction in Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast, where house pets will include a four metre funnel web spider, zombie meter maids and a man-eating shark. Dracula’s Haunted House is a $6 million
effects built on the latest German technology combined with local creations to deliver the “wow factor”. In one section, visitors will find themselves deep underground, lost in a maze of cast iron pillars, dripping water and simulated swamp smells where they will encounter hologram images of themselves. Despite the scary surrounds, an elaborate surveillance system will monitor progress of visitors as they negotiate the haunted passages. Hutchies’ Paul Hart said the company won the contract based Building site on the Gold Coast ... despite some similarities, the on its experience on multi-level workers are from Dracula’s, not Hutchies. construction and tourism. Paul said it was the quirkiness of the project which encouraged Hutchies to put its hand up for the job. “It is an unusual project and that’s what inspired Dracula’s Paul Newman ... “wow” factor. us,” he said. “But it won’t be easy, project which will be the largest purposebuilding a five-storey building, built tourist attraction in Surfers Paradise with a six-metre frontage, on a since the opening of Paradise Centre in major tourist strip.” the 1980s. Dracula’s Haunted House will The project is the brainchild of the have a Vegas-style exterior, feaNewman family, which run two successful turing a female face, animated cabaret restaurants, Dracula’s Melbourne props and mood lighting. and Dracula’s Gold Coast at Broadbeach. Marc Newman said southern Project manager, Marc Newman, said states wanted to get in on the Dracula entertainments were gaining in action. popularity. “Melbourne’s Lord Mayor “We are operating up to seven nights a THE Brisbane Administrative Ladies’ Christmas Lunch was week, as well as a Saturday matinee, which John So has put in a request for a haunted attraction but he will is pretty much saturation point,” he said. held at Cha Cha Char Wine Bar and Grill, Eagle Street Pier, have to wait,” he said. “While we still have plenty of tricks in and carried onto Ludo afterwards. Picture shows (from left) Dracula is winner of the State our bag for the cabarets, we wanted to Kerri Bolton, Tracey Ricketts and Teresa Nolten getting in Tourism Catering Services Award offer our patrons a daytime drawcard.” the festive mood. and the Australian Government Paul Newman, Dracula’s technical Telstra Small Business Award. designer, will play a vital role in install-
Ladies enjoy long lunch
ing five levels of state-of-the-art special
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Karnivale is not over
The streetscape of Dracula’s new Haunted House.
Phil Emmanuel and Hutchies star at the Innisfail Kulture Karnivale.
AFTER a hammering by Cyclone Larry, there was some doubt about the future of 2006 Innisfail Kulture Karnivale and the Harvest Festival. Hutchies was among the businesses which chipped in to help the multicultural events that turned out to be a great success with 10,000 people attending. Following the success during difficult times, organisers have been inspired to start planning next year’s event.
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There’s a bear in there CareFlight Bear at work.
The ski-in-ski-out Alpen Ridge ... upon completion.
Ploughing into new snow field projects HUTCHIES is venturing offshore again, this time with two prestige apartment developments in Japan’s emerging alpine sports capital of Niseko, on Hokkaido, the country’s northernmost island. Following construction of a transport factory in Canada and a winery in New Zealand, Hutchies is gearing up to build accommodation valued at $35 million at Niseko, which in recent years has become one of the world’s premier powder skiing and adventure sports destinations. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said Niseko had experienced explosive growth in Australian, Asian and European visitors in the past five years. This has been spurred on by virtually guaranteed powder snow, cheap lift tickets, no jet lag and direct flights of less than 10 hours from Australia. Scott said, despite the phenomenal influx of visitors in recent seasons, Niseko was “only just getting started”. “Niseko has the potential to be Asia’s number one ski destination as a real alternative for people who traditionally ski Australia, New Zealand, Europe or North America,” he said. “There appears to be no let up in growth or demand for accommodation in the foreseeable future with the main village, Niseko Hirafu, and the surrounding villages being fully booked out every season. “Hutchies has been fortunate to acquire the best development site – the only one with ski-in-ski-out access – in Niseko Hirafu’s upper village, as well as a second prime upper village site, and we are going to put two sensational apartment buildings on them.” The 1,500m2 ski-in-ski-out site is located in the heart of Niseko Hirafu’s
upper village and at the base of the Alpen ski run. It will be developed at Alpen Ridge, a prestige seven-level building comprising 33 apartments in one, two and three bedroom layouts. Designed by Brisbane-based Cottee Parker Architects, Alpen Ridge also will feature restaurant, ski and snowboard shop, rentals and ski/board school on the ground level. Prices for apartments, some of which will be dual key, will be $390,000 to $750,000. The second project, Sakae Lodge, will be developed on a 1,300m2 site in Hirafu’s upper village main street, about 200m from the main ski centre. Sakae Lodge also has been designed by Cottee Parker and will be developed as 31 apartments of one and two bedrooms, with prices from $290,000 to $460,000. Project marketer, David Tarantini, said the prices were well below those for comparable real estate in Australia and abroad. “We project average nett returns of around seven per cent a year, based on performance of existing apartment and resort projects in Niseko,” he said. “This can only improve over time, given the exponential growth in tourism that is occurring, especially in summer with more than 10 golf courses in the area as well as white water rafting, climbing, mountain biking and surfing.” Holiday lettings for both Alpen Ridge and Sakae Lodge will be managed by SkiJapan, Niseko’s largest resort operator and Japan’s largest and longest running snow tour operator. Construction is expected to be completed by March 2008.
CAREFLIGHT Bear is an important new member of Hutchies’ Toowoomba crew. He was presented to Robert Weymouth in appreciation of Hutchies’ support in having a RACQ CareFlight medical and rescue helicopter service based in Toowoomba. The service went into operation on December 15 – just in time for the busy Christmas holiday period. Robert said the service, which included a RACQ CareFlight helicopter and crew, initially would cover school holidays and weekends during daylight hours, with a view to expanding the coverage as further financial support became available. “Outside these times, the area is
serviced by Gold Coast and Brisbane-based helicopters,” he said. “It is a worthwhile cause and, since starting operation 25 years ago, the service has helped more than 12,500 people.” Businesses from the Toowoomba region have set up the Darling Downs Dozen, a sponsor group to donate funds towards the cost of the service. The Darling Downs Dozen includes Hutchies, Clive Berghofer Group, Ikin Group, AG Rigging, Bendigo Bank, LJ Hooker Toowoomba and Southern Cross Ford. Toowoomba Mayor Di Thorley welcomed the decision to expand RACQ CareFlight’s services to Toowoomba, saying there was still room for additional businesses to join the Darling Downs Dozen.
Something about Mary HUTCHIES’ $100 million project, M on Mary, in Brisbane’s CBD, is now up to the 32nd level and well on its way to 47. M on Mary consists of 367 stylish designer apartments with balconies, as well as swimming pool, sauna, entertainment area with barbecue, commercial gym, restaurant and cafe. The project has been undertaken for Korean developer, Duk Hong, of Skycorp Development.
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TRAVELLING
UNDIES
John Berlese plays Casey Jones on an old train in South Korea. TRAVELLING undies will have a new look this year with the release of a new range of His and Her Hutchies’ undies to celebrate the new yard and the company’s 95th anniversary in April. Hutchies’ undies and Hutchies’ Truth are highly sought after items and the company decided to combine the two and bring out a collectors’ special edition – a Truth version of Hutchies’ undies, featuring stories from Hutchies’ Truth over the years.
Rob Charles previews the new Hutchies’ boxers, and Kristy Hickman models the “Hutchies’ Truth or Dare” bikini brief.
Rob Jones, Paul Blood and Maxie on the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea.
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Mal Tyson, of Colliers International, at Youth Enterprise Trust camp site at Carnarvon Gorge.
John Mason at Spitzber Gen, near the North Pole.
Graham Dodge at the Casuarina Guy Fawkes Christmas Party.
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Service Award winners
THE 2006 Constructor of the Year and Service Award recipients were announced at Hutchies’ Christmas Party. Constructor of the Year is John Belese. Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, said it was a well deserved honour. “Clients are delighted with his service delivery and so is Hutchies,” Scott said. “Because selection of Constructor of the Year is based on a secret ballot, Constructor of the Year, John has won the recognition of his John Berlese. peers, which is the greatest honour in itself. John has had an outstanding year which is the start of a brilliant career,” Scott said. The Five Year Service Award recipients were Ashley Hendrickson, Audrey Stewart, Ben Prest (Townsville), Daniel Cooper (Toowoomba), Greg Quinn, Julian French (Sydney), Lance Biddle (Toowoomba), Michael Franks, Michael White, Paul Pereira, Robert Charles, Sam Mangano and Tony Doyle. The Ten Year Service Award recipients were Rathlin Trohear, Paul David, Peter Haidley, Shane Tyson, Searle Balladone and Steve Norton.
Hutchies’ team member and Adelaide Street site manager, Dave Warner, asked “Howzat?”
Go off in green and gold TO create t a ttrue h home ground d advantage d t ffor th the A Australian t lii tteam iin summer, Cricket Australia invited Aussie cricket fans to “Go Off In Green and Gold.” Hutchies embraced the campaign which encouraged the community to deck itself out in green and gold to show support for Australia’s team. As part of the campaign, Brisbane Goes Off, was written: With the story bridge above it all, the sun’s rays glistening down, The Brisbane River and all it banks, make up our laid-back town. But Brisbane is much more than that, its people are the best The bare-skinned babes and blokes much friendlier than the rest. And when it comes to sport, we want our team to always win, And in this year of victories you’ll know how lucky we’ve been. So as The Ashes come to town, with Brisbane as first stop We’ll show our spirit and our colours – make sure Australia’s on top. Soon you’ll see the Barmy Army’s cheers are from days of old For they’ve nothing to match Brissy going off in green and gold. Hutchies joined in and decorated our site in Adelaide Street.
Five Year Service Award recipients.
Ten Year Service Award recipients.
Keeping up appearances Chook out for a duck CY Milburn, Hutchies’ Contract Administrator at the Calamvale Shopping Centre, said Project Manager Graham Spence was an inspiration to his team. Cy photographed Graham leading by example on the shovel during a concrete pour. While the boots and hard hat are regulation gear for the job, the shirt, tie and dress pants belong in the site office.
HUTCHIES’ team was on show at a big night of boxing recently at the Bundamba Stadium, but the star attraction was a heavyweight bout between local boy Anthony “Chook” Fowler and nationally known John “King of the Ring” Hopoate. Hopoate had little support from the 1000-strong crowd, with most getting behind Chook, their local fireman and football star. But the numbers didn’t help, with the bout lasting only 34 seconds – Chook taking the count and Hopoate taking the bout. Picture shows Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn, waving the company flag.
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HUTCHIES’ BEAUDESERT CULTURAL FACILITY Job Value: $3.8M Job Description: Additions and refurbishment of the Beaudesert Cultural Facility. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . .
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
Norm Norman Fernando Uribe Fernando Uribe; Mal Ashford; Graeme Smith Cox Rayner Connell Mott MacDonald Wilde & Woolard
TURRAMURRA, CALOUNDRA Job Value: $10M Job Description: A joint venture project. 35 units in Canberra Terrace, Caloundra, starting May 2007. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Michael Crocker Ken Best Dale Cran Owen Walsh Michael Connelly
CRESTMEAD OFFICES
Job Value: $1.7M+ Job Description: Construction of new office block, steel portal framed warehouse with metal cladding, civil and landscape works and external painting of existing building. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Fernando Uribe Ben Hagan Graeme Smith Dimitriou Architects & Interior Designers Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Tod Consulting Engineers Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . WFM Electrical Services
DEPT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICE, LISMORE Job Value: $4.1M+ Job Description: Basement car park and ground floor office. Work started in November 2006 and the project is due for completion by September 2007. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Paul Hart Mark Phillips Alan Pillay Mick Dodd Michael Crossin ML Design Alliance Consulting Engineers Electrical & Hydraulics Firm: . . . James Design
SURFERS ROWERS Job Value: $1.1M. Job Description: Complete refurbishment of restaurant and bar including new bar, reticulation and new kitchen. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Plumbing Services: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Ashley Blake Luke Giles Chris Norbury David Raby Architects Reinmac Les Howson Plumbing Shaw Electrical
AT the opening of Surfers Rowers Club on the Gold Coast, owner Mike Dodd (picured left) gave life membership to Scott Hutchinson, Chris Norbury (Site Manager) (pictured right) and Ash Chris (Architect). The Club refurbishment was completed in six weeks which Mike said was an amazing effort.
Turramurra ... a 35 unit building in Canberra Tce, Caloundra ... construction is due to commence in May this year.
PHC MEDICAL CENTRE MORAYFIELD
Job Value: $2.7M. Job Description: Construction of 1,200m2 building (shell only) ready for a separate external fit out. Ground floor consists of a large car park and a pharmacy. Suspended slab to first floor. Works include a single lift and unique rolled steel structural roof. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Chris Stevenson Graham Dodge Peter Barnett Michael Crossin Tim Shellshear & Assoc Architects Pty Ltd Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Alliance Consulting Engineers Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonn Electrics Pty Ltd Electrical & Hydraulics Firm: . . . Cooper & Assoc Hydraulic Consultants Pty Ltd
POWERHOUSE MUSEUM
Job Value: $2.54M Job Description: Additions and refurbishments to the Powerhouse Museum at New Farm which includes addition of new decks, refurbishment of an existing restaurant tenancy and the addition of new seating galleries to performance halls and theatres. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Norm Norman Ashley Blake Luke Giles Matt Kempster Graeme Smith Architectus Pisces Consulting Engineers Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cundall Project Managers:. . . . . . . . . . . Project Strategies
Brains and brawn A recently painted batch heading for delivery.
Scaffold in wild blue yonder
TIM McGregor, Hutchies’ scaffold manager, has started painting the company’s scaffolding with corporate blue paint for product recognition and branding. Tim said it took a bit of time but it looked great.
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STEFAN Sedelaar, an apprentice on Hutchies’ luxury Drift apartments at Casuarina, took some time off to relax recently and found himself in for some hard work when he hooked up two Cobia (black king fish). The bigger of the two weighed in at 22.85 kg. Cobia are showing up in large numbers off Northern New South Wales, but it still takes brains and brawn to boat them. Stefan’s fishing mate, Anthony Smith, of Cabarita, took some of the credit, saying he told Stefan how to catch them.
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Under 30s go over the top THE Under 30s group once again hit the town for its annual night out, which traditionally starts with dinner at the best club in Brisbane (Queensland Club) and ends at the worst (up the bad end of Fortitude Valley). With frocks, frills, cologne
and more hair product in one room than in a salon (and that was just Scott), the under 30s night was reported to be tamer than usual. How could that be with a room full of 45 males, eight girls and a very big crocodile?
Uptown ... pictured outside the Queensland Club.
Jess, from Sunshine Coast, lights a Roman Candle.
Downtown ... girls with pimp (far right).
Cracker of a night at Casuarina GUY Fawkes Night (also known as cracker night) has become a regular attraction at the Hutchies’ Casuarina Christmas party. All branches are invited to make their own Guy to burn on the night. However, for those who are unable – due to flight restrictions – can bring a Guy of the blow-up kind instead. Awards were presented for best Guy. T’was 35 nights before Christmas and all that could be heard (through the streets, in the next suburb, up the coast, down the coast, even neighbours in New Zealand) was the sound of 400 people, a lot of fireworks and a little Iggy Pop. With guests from Sydney, Tweed, Brisbane, Toowoomba, Cairns and HIL joining in the festivities, the Hutchies’ Christmas Beach Party went off with more than a bang.
Guy with friends ... on their way to Casuarina.
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HATCHED Little brother to Patty, Luke Allan Dorge, was born to Bec and Mat in November, weighing just over 6lb. Bec and Luke are both doing great.
Santa gets Jack of Rudolph Hunter Russell Smith born October 31 to Brad and Michelle.
Santa arriving on a trike with Jack Hutchinson and granddaughter, Suzzanne, in the front.
Big kid on a slide.
SANTA traded in Rudolph and his sleigh to ride with Jack on his trike for his arrival at the Brisbane Kids’ Christmas Party held at Jack’s and June’s place at Pullenvale where there were rides, food and fun.
League kicks a goal for charity HUTCHIES took part in a recent City v Country Charity League Game to help raise funds for Young Care Australia. The game was a huge success and raised $5,000. Spectators said it was one of the best games of league they had seen for a while. Organiser, Ben Schodel, of Blades Proj-
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ect Services, said the game had huge hits, completed sets of six, no drop balls and skilful plays. “We will definitely organise another game down the track, but will wait until everyone forgets how much this one hurt,” he said.
Rides of all sorts.
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Ipswich Council Christmas Carols HUTCHIES supported the Ipswich City Council in its program of community carols at Brassall and in Ipswich during Christmas. Mayor Paul Pisasale said there was a wonderful sense of vibrancy and fantastic community spirit at the events which were enjoyed by more than 12,000 people. “The support and commitment from our sponsors contributed to these great Stars at the Ipswich Christmas Carols included events,” he said. country singer Troy Cassar-Daley.
Townsville’s magical
FOR Townsville’s Christmas Party invitees were told to meet at a car park, prepare to stay overnight and dress casually.
Children performing in the Brassall Christmas in the Park.
mystery tour for Xmas
From the carpark, they boarded a ferry to Magnetic Island, where a chartered bus drove the party to X Base Backpackers Resort, right on the beach
at Nelly Bay, where they checked in for the night. A great time was had by all. But the return ferry trip was a challenge, with the weather changing to
strong gales and rain, making it difficult to distinguish who were nursing hangovers from those who were just plain old seasick.
Safe haven for Santa THE Northern New South Wales Kids’ Christmas Party was held at the Jack Evans Boat Harbour on the Tweed River. It was the third year the party was held there as it is fantastic place for the kids to swim, feed the fish and use paddle boats and surf skis. It was a beautiful sunny day and 36 kids and 43 adults enjoyed cricket and football while waiting for Santa. Pictured is beautiful Bailey Hart with a big smile for Santa.
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All Stars shine in softball finals HUTCHIES’ All Stars took on all comers in the finals of the Australian Corporate Games Softball competition held in Melbourne during November and came out on top. With the motto “No such thing as social Winners, Hutchies’ All Stars, with losers, sport” All Stars took on Multiplex. some of Australia’s finest The 2007 Queensland games corporate challengers. Emotions were running high, is happening again in April this the captain discarded all previ- year, so if you can run like the ous game plans and it was time wind, have the strength of superto take on the competition one man, the eye of a hawk, make really great sandwiches or pour game at a time. They played hard, they played a cold drink, you have the attridirty, they even played nude, to butes for Corporate Games. Please send expressions of put the All Stars off their game but Hutchies’ determination paid interest to “Captain Tezza” to see if you make the cut this year. off with a win.
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95th anniversary celebration with a new yard and offices HUTCHINSON Builders, Queensland’s largest construction company, celebrated its 95th birthday with the official opening of a new $13 million headquarters in Toowong by the Governor of Queensland, Quentin Bryce, AC, on April 24. The new headquarters is part of a $32 million strategic land acquisition over the past three years which has put new offices and storage facilities in Sydney, Noosa, Townsville, Yatala, Airlie Beach and Toowoomba. Chairman and fourth generation builder, Scott Hutchinson, said the current corporate network would take Hutchinsons into its second century of building. He described the environmentally friendly headquarters complex as a “signpost of buildings of the future”. As well as being a low energy use building, the 2,400m2 roof will feed into underground storage tanks
which will hold 500,000 litres of harvested rainwater. Mr Hutchinson said the rainwater would be used for toilet flushing, cleaning and irrigation. “The stored rainwater also has commercial value in that it has secured us a prestige commercial tenant in Hoppy’s Handwash Cafe, operated by sport stars Ian Healy, Kevin Walters and Chris Johns,” he said. “Hoppy’s Handwash Cafe will use rainwater and recycled water to wash vehicles and the company expects to be independent of the city water supply once the rainwater tanks are full.” Mr Hutchinson said about 220mm of rain would fill the tanks. Chris Johns, spokesperson for Hoppy’s Handwash Cafe, said the carwash was unique, with a first of its kind variable speed conveyor belt capable of washing 150 cars per hour.
He said it also incorporated a new water recycling system. “Dirty water from washed vehicles is captured in underground tanks then thoroughly filtered and cleaned before being reused,” he said. “The new technology and latest systems represent a massive water saving for the carwash industry.” Other environmentally friendly features of the building include: • installation of silver-backed automated sun control blinds to create a 90 tonne annual reduction in greenhouse gases; • bike storage, change rooms, showers and lockers to encourage cyclists to ride to work; • close to bus stop and railway station for public transport use; • fresh air ventilation of the internal spaces; • natural light via shaded skylights; • subsoil irrigation system with rain and soil moisture content monitoring;
• low volatile organic compound (VOC) building materials to reduce the emission of smog forming compounds; • energy-efficient air-conditioning system with heat recovery to cool and heat separate zones simultaneously, delivering a saving on energy use and reduction in greenhouse gas emission; • incorporation of dedicated recycling systems and storage areas for recyclable waste; and • integrated fitout of the building to reduce material waste. Jack Hutchinson (Snr) started Hutchinson Builders in 1912. The company currently has 564 employees, including 55 apprentices, and a $550 million annual turnover, with projects from Melbourne to Cairns, as well as in New Zealand, Canada and Japan.
◆ More stories and pictures from opening night appear on Pages 2, 3 and Centrespread.
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Jack’s golden rules to achieve longevity HUTCHIES would not have had longevity if a family member in each generation had not had the motivation and ability to take over management of the company, according to Jack Hutchinson. He said that had happened for three generations, which was a rarity in construction contracting. “We are so large now, and growing, that generational leadership may not be so necessary in the future as we now have so many good young managers coming up through the ranks,” he said. “Scott and I have now worked together for more than 20 years without one argument. We have not always agreed, but we have always been able to talk it out. I am very proud of what he has achieved. “For success you need great people. We have excelled in the selection of people. This, along with retention, I regard as the most important facet of management.” Jack thanked team leaders including Ray Balladone, Searle Balladone, John Berlese, Fred Brands, Barry Butterworth, Mick Connolly, Michael
Crocker, Paul DeJong, Julian French, Paul Hart, Pierre Kessler and Ben Prest , Brad Miller, Norm Norman, Robert Weymouth, Harry White, Kellie Williams, Ben Young and Steve Norton. Jack said the man holding them together was managing director, Greg Quinn. “Greg excels in all three main requirements for good management – integrity, common sense and hard work,” he said.
From the Chairman... THE past five years have been our best years ever in every aspect. I have taken Greg’s usual editorial spot in the Truth to explain why this is so and to explain where we are headed. We are the best building organisation in Australia because we have the best CEO in Greg Quinn. It is as simple as that. Our teams are second to none and it is Greg who pulls it all together. Towards the Centenary? We have no grand strategy for expansion going into the future. We simply do what our clients ask and work hard to remain competitive. What I am most proud of during our growth is that we are still builders employing 564
people altogether – 387 tradesmen, 55 apprentices, 18 cadets – and still trying to employ people for life. We are not just managers who put a team together for each job ... we are a community and that will never change. ~ Scott Hutchinson, Chairman
Some of the Headquarters highlights • There are no executive carparks – first in gets the best spot. • The Boardroom is not for the exclusive use of the Board members. It will double as a training, planning and meeting room. • Executives don’t get the room with the best views. Staff will have the window seats with the benefit of natural light. • Aisles in the office have street signs named after past company members including Hoad, McLaney, Bergstrom, Hardie, Hamilton, Smith, Hendry, Richardson, Fennell and Sweeney Streets.
Company pride in being builders not developers MANAGING director Greg Quinn said Hutchies was widely recognised as Queensland’s oldest and largest building company. He described Hutchies as “a big family business that happens to handle a lot of work throughout Queensland and Australia”. “We remain builders, not developers, and pride ourselves in being recognised as ‘the developer’s builder’,” he said. “This year Hutchies’ turnover will be around $550m – up from $250 million when we held the 90th birthday in 2002 and on its way to $850 million in 2008. “While most of our work is in Queensland, over recent years we have followed clients into northern New South Wales and Sydney and have had various forays into Victoria. “Currently we have offices in Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba, two on the Sunshine Coast, Tweed, Brisbane, Sydney and soon at Airlie Beach. “Since 2002, direct employee
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numbers have grown from 175 to 564. “Hutchies continues to go against the industry norm and remains a big fan of having its own workforce on the books. “Despite the obvious growth in the size of Hutchies’ business, its bread and butter remains its capacity to handle projects of any size – anything from a $10,000 shop front to a $200 million CBD project. “We are geared to handle 150 jobs per year of any size in almost any geographical location.” Greg said Hutchies had the right formula and was intent on nurturing it into the future. “We have a great culture with very little hierarchy – we are structured into 17 different teams, each of whom are capable of handling different types and numbers of projects. We match teams with clients by type, value and geographical location of the project. “Hutchies has a strong balance sheet that never gets raided. Many directors and owners of building
companies rip out funds at every opportunity, but, at Hutchies, all profits are left in to allow the company to grow and prosper. “We are non-adversarial. We build relationships and work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. We have established a reputation for being fair and intend advancing this principle even further over coming years.
“We also pay on time, every time. “Hutchies also produce quality projects. We have developed basic procedures that result in quality, defect-free projects. “This has not come easily and is ongoing and something we believe will be a major point of difference between Hutchies and others in the future. “Hutchies has remained strong through four generations. “Who has ever heard of a building business, not only surviving for 95 years, but prospering and being in its best ever shape at the end of the stretch? “Right now Hutchies is stronger in almost every respect than it has been throughout its history. “That is primarily the result of third generation, Jack, and fourth generation, Scott, and no doubt all of our guests and staff in some form at some time over the period. “After 95 years in business, Hutchies is a success story and one worth celebrating.”
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What a lady... what a night! GOVERNOR of Queensland, Quentin Bryce, AC, added a touch of class to Hutchies’ 95th birthday party. Speaking at the official opening of the new Toowong office, Ms Bryce described Hutchinson Builders as a “fine role model of family participation in ownership and management, whose ethos remained firmly grounded in excellence, integrity, diligence and service”. Ms Bryce said Hutchies had begun with one man’s personal commitment to achieving a professional vision and providing a pathway for generations of family to follow. “Four generations have made extraordinary efforts in directing and growing an organisation of people through sustained leadership and mutual respect in a rigorous and competitive commercial setting,” she said. “For nearly a century, Hutchinsons has been an important contributor to the Queensland economy, the construction industry and the diverse built environment. “During that time they have trained and developed a vast workforce in Queensland and NSW. “More recently it extended its influence internationally.” Ms Bryce said businesses were “people doing business in the community”.
Governor of Queenland, Quentin Bryce, AC, and husband Michael with Jack and Scott at the offical opening.
Time capsule seals secrets
Governor of Queensland, Quentin Bryce, AC, declares the new yard and office officially open. “What becomes important is the whole picture of how that business is done,” she said. “This includes approaches to the environment; impact on the neighbourhood and wider region; recruitment and training; workplace diversity and flexibility; relationships with customers and suppliers; the overall long-term impact on the community; and sustainability of the enterprise. “Hutchinson’s passage over the last 95 years bears out its understanding of these important issues.”
IN 100 years time the world will know some of Hutchies’ intimate secrets. As part of the 95th anniversary celebrations, a time capsule was buried near the front entrance of the new yard and offices and is due to be opened in 2107. Hutchies’ company members were asked to write down messages they preferred to be read after they were dead. Special archive paper, pens and envelopes were supplied to ensure the sentiments stood the passage of time. Company members wrote furiously and furtively and a security guard ensured the messages weren’t read prematurely or tampered with. The time capsule was concreted in at 8.30pm on the opening night and the secrets will remain sealed for the next century. The contents should make interesting reading but it’s unlikely any current Truth readers will ever know.
Broncos kick off birthday with a charity car wash THE RSL received a present when Hutchies celebrated its 95th birthday. As part of its birthday celebrations, Hoppy’s Handwash Cafe, operated by sport stars Ian Healy, Kevin Walters and Chris Johns, donated money received from cars washed on the opening day, to the RSL. As a bonus, Broncos were on hand to help the sporting trio deliver car washes between 7.30am and 5pm. Pictured at the carwash (L-R) Chris Johns, Gordon Tallis, Scott Hutchinson, and Kevin Walters.
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Serenity on Noosa North Shore HUTCHIES’ construction of the prestigious Beach Road holiday homes on Noosa’s North Shore is well underway with stage one – 24 homes and a state of the art leisure centre – expected to be completed in August. Stage two is scheduled to begin mid-August. The visionary master-planned project by Petrac has ended decades of conflict between developers and
conservationists over the environmentally sensitive land. Petrac has consulted with a wide range of community organisations and individuals in Noosa Shire to achieve the best outcome for the North Shore site. Only a fraction of the 70 ha site will be built on and no introduced plant species will be used in landscaping the site. Independent studies have
revealed the Noosa area has 14 per cent more plant species and 44 per cent more bird species than Yosemite National Park World Heritage Area and 30 per cent more bird species than world famous Kakadu National Park. Habitat Protection Zones have been established and waste water is being treated and recycled for site irrigation. Low density and lightweight construction techniques will contribute to a low impact development. Hutchies’ team leader, Brad Miller, said careful management of the environment included strict guidelines for the removal, preservation and pruning of trees and vegetation on the site. He said the guidelines were set
Kookaburra on lookout duty. out by the project arborist, in conjunction with Council environmental officers, to ensure trees which could be impacted by development were tagged, photographed and recorded. “In addition, all disturbance areas were surveyed, pegged and fenced to ensure trees and undergrowth were not endangered,” said Brad. “A wildlife nesting specialist installed more than 100 nesting boxes to suit native species on the site.” As well, a large tract of land to the west of the site will undergo habitat restoration and become a dedicated conservation zone.
Ship of the desert high and now dry
These supervisors kept Hutchies workers on the hop at Noosa’s North Shore.
Bondi Blonde “six pack” HUTCHIES recently completed a major renovation of the Aurora Hotel in Surrey Hills with more than 1000m2 of entertainment area including modern gaming and sports bar areas along with balcony dining and lounge bars. The project was completed while the busy inner city pub continued to serve patrons. The Thomas Hotel Group-owned venue is considered an industry leader in the highly competitive Sydney market and was the venue for the launch of the Bondi Blonde beer that featured Paris Hilton.
The renovated Aurora Hotel, Sydney launch site of the Bondi Blonde beer.
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Lonely camel wonders why he can’t get a drink anymore. FRIENDSHIPS can be bumpy at times and this is the case with a Hutchies’ worker on the Noosa North Shore site and a resident of the nearby Camel Safari Park. Our site man struck up a friendship with the lonely camel and they often shared a beer after work. The habit resulted in a public complaint and prompted a visit by the RSPCA which caused a management panic attack on the
environmentally sensitive project. The official said, although there was no specific law prohibiting the supply of beer to a camel, he warned most animal welfare groups would frown upon the practice. The camel’s beer supply has been cut off but there is a sadness on both sides of the fence now that two old friends no longer share a sundowner.
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High praise for company cranes
Photos show the Ipswich firies in action.
AS well as helping Aspire, Ipswich city’s first high rise residential tower reach for the sky, the company’s on site crane has been of help to the local community, with the Ipswich Fire Services using the only structure of its kind in the area to practise their rescue procedures. The other good news is, in addition to the existing two cranes valued at $1.4 million each, another five are on order, with a total cost of $6.1million.
HUTCHIES has offered to work with RACQ CareFlight to assist with extensions to the Toowoomba base office facilities. Expansion of office facilities is part of an overall strategy to improve helicopter services to people of the region. The inaugural CareFlight Darling Downs Dozen (DDD) advisory board meeting, of which Hutchies is a member, discussed ways of attracting further government funding to extend the operational hours of the rescue service. CareFlight Chairman, Mr Peter Young, updated advisory board members of current activities and the feasibility of purchasing a Bell Sponsors of the RACQ CareFlight service are (from left) Paul O’Keefe, Bendigo Bank; Alan Ikin, Ikin Group; Jean Bell, LJ Hooker; Peter Young RACQ CareFlight; Clive Berghofer, Berghofer Group; Anthony Freer, Southern 230 twin engine helicopter for the Cross Ford; Mike Stewart, LJ Hooker; Danny Charlesworth, Hutchinson Builders; and Alan George, AG Rigging. Toowoomba service. The Bell 230 would enhance CareFlight’s delivery of service to the community to include night rescues with all weather capabilities from the Toowoomba Airport base. State government stakeholders will be kept informed regularly of the level of rescue missions undertaken by CareFlight from the Toowoomba base in order to ensure opportunities for future funding support. A corporate challenge team-building day will be offered to members of the DDD. Activities include helicopter underwater escape training and helicopter water winching. Toowoomba based CareFlight Pilot, Adrian Park, has extended an invitation to all sponsor employees and their families to visit the airport base and take a close up look of the aircraft and medical equipment used in Hutchies has offered RACQ Careflight assistance with extensions to its Toowoomba base facilities. rescues.
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RACQ CareFlight extends its safety network
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HUTCHIES’ TEMPORARY TESTING LABORATORY
Job Value: $229,654 Job Description: Construction of new cement testing facilities within an existing warehouse. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . Norm Norman Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Fernando Uribe Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Fernando Uribe / Thomas Rigby Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Mal Ashford Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Graeme Smith Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey Property Consultants Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Met Services
SKYRAIL – STAGES 1 & 2
Job Value: $2.5M Job Description: Alterations and additions to the cableway terminal. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Paul DeJong Aaron Polden Peter Eberhardt Clarke & Prince Pty Ltd CMG Engineers
DONALD SIMPSON CENTRE
Job Value: $255,575 Job Description: Upgrade of the acoustic ceilings and mechanical services for the Donald Simpson Over 50 Leisure Centre. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Norm Norman Fernando Uribe Mal Ashford Graeme Smith GHD Pty Ltd GHD Pty Ltd WFM Electrical
CAIRNS INTERNATIONAL DAY SPA
Job Value: $2M Job Description: New day spa at the Cairns International Hotel.
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
SEASPRAY LEISURE CENTRE EMU PARK
Job Value: $6.5M Job Description: Gymnasium, restaurant, swimming pool and tennis courts. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscaping Firm: . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Mark Phillips Alan Pillay Damien Blackley Michael Crossin Malcolm Middleton & Associates Mills Engineering Graham Marsh P/L Bassett Electrical Engineers Edaw Pty Ltd Steve Paul & Partners
PRINCESS ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL – MULTI STOREY CAR PARK
Job Value: $25,245,000 Job Description: Four level open deck car park, based on an 8000m2 floor plate to provide more than 1400 car spaces. Included is a child care centre, landscaping and overhead pedestrian bridges to existing buildings. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
John Berlese Chris McEvoy Jeff Miller Francois Pousson Powe Architects Alliance Design Group
WHISPER BAY
QLD HEALTH HOUSING
Job Value: $89,363,000 Job Description: The proposed development is to include 104 luxury apartments and villas of various sizes ranging form approximately 200sqm to 400sqm, including terraces and car parking.
Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . .
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Paul DeJong Anthony Waugh Eddy Hayes Gary Hunt & Partners Colefax Associates
Job Value: $20M Job Description: Design and construction of 55 relocatable one, two, three and four bedroom homes in 18 hospital sites across regional Queensland. Barry Butterworth Peter Holling Michael White Trevor Bruiners Architectural Practice Academy Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Paul Pereira
John Berlese Graeme Barker Tim Ferguson Cassidy Holland Paul David Nettleton Tribe Alliance Design Group Burchill VDM Rider Hunt D&M Projects (QLD) Incoll Management (Geoff Englebrecht)
Hutchies’ team members plant the company flag at Airlie Beach, where a camp is being set up to house company members and subcontractors who will be working on projects in the area.
Adventures in Paradise
HUTCHIES has purchased a cara- excursions throughout the Barrier van park at Airlie Beach which Reef. A major project for Hutchies will will be converted into a camp to house company members and be Whisper Bay, an $89 million subcontractors who will be work- development which will include ing on projects in the Whitsundays 104 luxury apartments and villas of various sizes ranging from area. Airlie Beach is a development approximately 200m2 to 400m2, hotspot in Queensland, but a major including terraces and car parkdrawback is a lack of workers’ ing. accommodation. Hutchies has tackled the problem by providing its own accommodation. The former caravan park will provide sleeping and eating accommodation, as well as recreational facilities. It also will have a social director who will arrange tours, Internal view of a Whisper Bay penthouse. boat trips and other
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Job Value: $15,294,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of the heritage listed NAB building in Queen Street with the addition of a new fivestorey office building adjacent. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Searle Balladone Chantal Malaponte Matt Hutton / Ash Blake Paul David Donovan Hill Alliance Design Group Alliance Design Group James Design
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Job Value: $3.9M Job Description: Refurbishment of existing office building and construction of new floor above. The Lutheran Church of Australia is the current tenant and will remain in occupation throughout providing an additional challenge to the site team. Client Project Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Architectural Firm: . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Damian Meehan Russell Fryer Ian Partridge Arkhefield Bruce Lemke Mark Bradicich Greg Hamilton Trevor Gerhardt
Whisper Bay, a major $89 million project in the Whitsundays. (Architect’s impression).
Apology to Board of Architects
IN the November 2006, edition of Hutchies Truth, we referred to Creative Drafting and Design and North Queensland Construction Consulting as architectural firms (Jobs Update).
These firms do not employ registered architects. We apologise for any embarrassment and will endeavour to check future registrations. ~ Editor
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(L-R) Tracey Seivers, Courtney Rees, Margaret Ford, and Rhonda Pye share an olive and cheese platter washed down with a sip(s) of vino. Photo shows (from left) winner, Paul David, Francouis Pousson and John Berlese with the trophy.
Two time winner...
THE annual Estimator of the Year dinner was held recently at Olivetto’s Restaurant with Paul David, from John Berlese’s team, winning the award for the second time. Francois Pousson arranged and presented the awards.
More than 150 apprentices attended the first day of school at the Australian Technical College of North Queensland after a “mission impossible” task by Hutchies.
Mission impossible accomplished THE Australian Technical College of North Queensland opened in Townsville during February with more than 150 students on the first day of school. Hutchies’ project manager, Pierre Kessler, described the project as a “mission impossible” scenario that set new standards on fast tracking. The project had a $12 million budget to design and construct a single level educational facility, with an eleven month program which had
no delays permitted and required building throughout the North Queensland wet. The client’s two objectives for the managing contractor were to design and construct the facility within budget and to have the facility open for 150 apprentices on the first day of school. Despite numerous parties believing this was impossible, Hutchies’ Townsville team was able to deliver a high quality project on time.
New lessons from Cyclone Larry HUTCHIES handed over the Good Counsel Primary School in Innisfail in time for students to start first term this year. Eight classrooms in the junior block wrecked by Cyclone Larry were replaced and, despite the disruption, there have been some improvements. The classrooms are a bit bigger than before and have
interlocking computer rooms. Other changes include a first year prep, the start of after school care and new teachers. According to school principal, Gus Lindsay, it is a year of new initiatives. “Like most people, we are ready to put Cyclone Larry behind us,” he said.
Away team invades Caloundra
BIKINIS ready, tans sprayed on few drinks at the Ettamogah Pub. Saturday night was a surprise and the champagne in ice! Everything was ready for the for all with a cocktail party hosted Hutchies’ Social Club ladies’ by Jodie Langer on the penthouse roof top. weekend away. The ladies indulged in a variety And Caloundra was the hapless victim of the ladies from Brisbane, Sydney and Tweed. The weekend started with a few sips from the local Maleny Vineyard, followed by a spot of shopping in the afternoon. Well for some... For others the grip of the grape (L-R) Mandy Walker, Mandie Quint and Courtney was too great to Rees with local regulars at the Caloundra RSL. resist. They missed the shopping but of cocktails, finger food by Fusion Catering, party bags, games and ... caught the jacuzzi. Friday night took a wild spin that’s all we can share, you had to and the local RSL never knew be there! The weekend away was a what hit ’em with a dance off with great success and extremely well some of the locals. Saturday morning saw a few sore organised. A big thankyou to Jodie Langer heads and a visit to the Eumundi markets followed by lunch and a for putting it all together!
Penthouse bound... (from back L-R) Melissa Henderson, Margaret Ford, Shelley Stone, Jodie Langer, Kerri Bolton and (front L-R) Tracey Seivers, and Rhonda Pye.
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Sarah Gaggin’s baby boy arrived on March 18. He was named Austin David John.
Verra and Danny Zanzool are proud parents to their second child, Simon, born March 29, brother to Talia.
Excellent school report
Paul and Cara Vickery with their baby boy, Jackson Thomas.
ST Saviour’s Primary School at Toowoomba has given Hutchies a big public thankyou for work completed on its school. The sign outside the school read: “Thank you Hutchinsons. Our new school is fantastic”. In the school newsletter principal Terry Hayes wrote: “Thank you Hutchinsons, “Hutchinson Builders have completed our Stage Two building project. The final inspection and completion report was completed on Tuesday. This is the second time we have hosted Hutchinsons with a major building project here at
Farewell
ALL at Hutchies regret the passing of James (Jimmy) Edward Hardie, of Greenslopes, husband of Mary, and uncle of Keith. Our sympathy is with his family and friends. Jimmy has had a ‘street’ in the new office named after him.
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Megan Wagstaff and school principal Terry Hayes present the school banner to Hutchies’ site manager, Peter Teege.
school – they also completed the building of our Prep classrooms in 2003. Our school enjoys a terrific relationship with Hutchies. They are great to work with, especially as school life must go on! They regard us just as highly as a client and evidence this with their support of our Race Day as our major sponsor. In particular, for this project, the site manager Peter Teege was supportive, cooperative and sensitive to the school’s and the children’s needs throughout the duration of the building. Nothing was too much trouble and he has regarded the project as ‘more than just another job’. Peter enjoyed his time as an important member within our school community and has especially felt appreciated since the children throughout last week, continually thanked him for our new school. Last week Peter presented Ms Wagstaff and myself with our own Hutchies’ helmets. We presented him with a school banner to hang in his site office (he was too shy to front the children at assembly). He will attend our Race Day – with his Hutchinson work and office colleagues – as our guest.”
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Jody Bagweill with a special friend, Ted E Bear, at the Aspley Leagues Club.
TRAVELLING
UNDIES
IN a nostalgic passing of a fashion icon, these will be the last of the old style Hutchies’ Undies to be seen on our usual high class fashion spread from exotic locations around the world. The launch of the latest Hutchies’ Undies at the 95th anniversary will result in the new fashion spreading around the globe and we look forward to bringing the new look trend to you in our next edition. Meanwhile, we farewell an old friend...
Ben Davidson with a Brazilian on Copacabana beach.
LEFT and BELOW: Nigel Vowles, of Toowoomba, makes history with the first underwater shot of Hutchies’ Undies. Nigel, an ex-Army diver, went down on the ex-HMAS Brisbane off the Sunshine Coast and came up with a girl in a Hutchies g-string!
Quock Van Trang on the beach at Hoi An, Vietnam.
Alan Pillay at a very dirty Fox Glacier in New Zealand. Alan assures us it’s ice, not rock, behind him.
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Beefing up the Broncos
Sibling passion for polo BRONCOS recently hosted a barbecue to thank Hutchies for its effort to build a new gym, training room and lecture theatre at the team’s Red Hill headquarters. Hutchies built the headquarters in Red Hill and have maintained a close relationship ever since. Photo shows coach Wayne Bennett in a huddle with Hutchies’ team members Greg Bernie, Nev Langer (Alan’s brother) and Barry Butterworth.
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HUTCHIES is helping a brother and sister team make a splash in the National Water Polo League competition. Kirk Hawkins, a Hutchies apprentice and his sister, Luisa, are well placed to make the Top Six finals play-offs in late May. Luisa said the Hutchies’ gear had been a big hit with boxers and hat in regular use but she had not yet had a chance to parade her G string. Truth will publish that at the first opportunity.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
SEPTEMBER 2007
Health delivery gives birth to a prefabricated building division HUTCHIES called on almost 100 years of experience and its expertise in modern construction technology to win a tender for the design and construction of 55 houses for Queensland Health in remote areas of the state. The project will provide country hospitals with much needed staff accommodation, spread across 18 towns from Quilpie in the west to Moranbah in the north. Due to the remoteness and the lack of trades in these areas, Hutchies is constructing the buildings to a fully completed stage in a newly acquired yard at Yatala and transporting
them to site in modules. Hutchies has developed a unique hydraulic lifting system that quickly loads buildings at the factory and unloads on site. Buildings can be handed over within a week of arriving on site. The first houses were successfully delivered to Roma in June and the total of 55 is expected to be completed by January 2008. The designs include one, two, three or four bedrooms, depending on the hospital’s needs. They are high quality, affordable, strong, fast, transportable and cause minimum site
Hutchies’ Prefabricated Modular Buildings under construction. TOP PHOTO: Instant accommodation in a remote location.
disruption during installation. Since supplying Queensland Health with buildings in remote areas, Hutchies has received enquiries for the supply of buildings for use in other government facilities, tourism projects, motels, farm accommodation, industrial sites, mining centres and residential estates. Hutchies’ chairman, Scott Hutchinson, said, that with the current strain on delivery of housing in major centres and regional areas, the industry trend was towards higher prices, increased delays and, often, a reduction in quality. “Hutchies has reversed this trend by being in the unique position of using its large pool of resources and expertise to design, build and deliver quality individual buildings,” he said. “With multiple home housing developments, such as in mining towns and resort villages, economic improvements can be achieved for the client with the introduction of continuity.” Hutchies’ team working on the prefabricated buildings project includes: Superintendent Project Services: . . Allan Dawson Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architectural Practice Academy Jarrod Dorham Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reid Consulting Team Leader: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barry Butterworth Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael White Contract Administrator: . . . . . . . . . . Brent Nowland Cadet Administrator: . . . . . . . . . . . . Caitlin Hawkins Construction Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Paul Pereira Leading Hands:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bill Lenehan and Rob Charles Remote Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shane Mutch
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Foundation works commence at the Alpen Ridge site with the ski lift pictured in the background.
Ceremonial ritual start to Japanese ski project
CONSTRUCTION on Hutchies’ Alpen Ridge Project in Niseko on Hokkaido started in June, with ceremonial Japanese groundbreaking rituals. Mick Connolly, Cullum Hughes and Tanabata Nobuyuki represented the client at the ceremony with Peter Murphy from Ski Japan who will be managing the completed development. Hutchies contracted the building works to general contractor, Iwata Chizaki Incorporated, which is similar to Hutchies by being the biggest construction company on Hokkaido Island and having been in business for more than 85 years. Construction has been slowed by a new local authority regulation which restricts building operations in the village during the winter ski season. However, this has allowed a very rigorous design process to be undertaken. The additional summer months available before next year’s ski season will ensure a high quality finish to complement the striking Cottee Parker design which is of a Cullum Hughes (CGH Constructions), Tanabata standard never seen Nobuyuki (ISG Asia), Peter Murphy (Ski Japan) and before in the Niseko Mick Connolly (Hutchinson Builders). Ski Fields.
Mick Connolly and Cullum Hughes “break ground” as client’s representatives at the ceremony.
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UTCHIES is currently pushing through the billion dollar turnover threshold. This sounds enormous, but we’re handling things well. Our flat structure, people and systems allow us to construct 80 or 90 projects at any given time. Despite having many large projects on the books throughout Queensland and New South Wales, our average project size remains around $4.9m. We pride ourselves in being able to handle projects of any size, regardless of geographical location. To create a significant point of difference between ourselves and other major contractors, we are doing several different things that are a little innovative. Some of the activities, which we believe will give us a competitive edge, include: Introduction of a training scheme that will increase the current number of our 67 apprentices to 400 over the next two years. Additionally, we are training our apprentices inhouse and mostly on-site. This scheme is not only aimed at producing employment opportunities, but also to counter ever increasing labour shortages.
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Airlie Beach we have converted two caravan parks into workers’ accommodation villages incorporating full communal kitchen and dining facilities. This investment enables us to cater for 256 out-of-town workers who we need to service the growing demand in the region. We believe there is no other way to build $100 million projects with limited local trade capacity. Hutchies recently purchased 11 new state-of-the-art cranes, taking our total fleet to 18. All the cranes are operated by our own people. Our strategy is to ensure we have superior materials handling capacity resulting in high productivity and quicker construction. There are numerous other initiatives underway at the moment. Our strategy is simple – we just want to be the best builder in town, with the most competitive prices, the best quality finish, the most friendly people and the quickest result for our clients. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Obituary Ronald Graham Archerr 1933 - 2007
THE funeral service of well known Queensland sporting and business personality Ron Archer was held recently, with Jack and Scott Hutchinson as pall bearers. Ron Archer had always been a strong supporter of Hutchies since he married Jack’s only sibling, Margaret. Ron was selected as an all rounder, playing cricket for Queensland in his senior year at Churchie and for Australia in the 1950s. He played 19 Test matches between 1953 and 1956 against England, India and the West Indies. Ron was forced to retire because of knee injuries at the age of 23. “While manager at Channel 0 (now Channel 10) in Brisbane, Ron recommended the television station’s bankers to me and was responsible for Hutchies long and successful association with Bank of Queensland,” said Jack.
“He also recommended Hutchinson Builders for many successful projects. “It was very sad to say goodbye to him and Hutchies’ sympathy is with Margaret and daughters, Joellen and Jaclyn.” Ron Archer’s funeral service at St John’s Cathedral, was fittingly followed by a celebration of his life at the Queensland Cricket Association’s headquarters at Allan Border Field, Breakfast Creek.
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Village and resort take shape in Airlie Beach A $2m upgrade is currently being carried out on a caravan park acquired by Hutchies to provide accommodation for staff and contractors working on projects in the Whitsundays. Camp Hutchies, as it is known, is in Shute Harbour Road, about a kilometre from the heart of the Airlie Beach tourist strip. Hutchies paid $3.5 million for the twohectare site in February. The workers’ village will house up to 126 people for ongoing construction projects in Airlie Beach, the first being the $90m Whisper Bay project. Additional upgrades to the Hutchies’ property will include cooking and crib facilities, billiards, pool and barbecues and an entertainment centre to coordinate snorkelling, fishing, boating and tours. Meanwhile, good progress is being made on the Whisper Bay project at Airlie. Eleven raft slabs and 15 suspended slabs have been poured, including a 480 cubic metre pour which is the biggest ever undertaken in Airlie Groceries arrive for Hutchies’ Airlie Beach camp. Beach. Only 27 left to go!
Whisper Bay is no secret anymore.
Resort blossoms in national park
An aerial photo of O’Reilly’s Mountain Bowers villas. THE $35m O’Reilly’s Mountain Bowers project has blossomed in the Lamington National Park. Named after the bowerbird, the icon of Lamington National Park, the two and three-bedroom free standing villas, priced from $700,000, are designed to blend into the rainforest. The villas will be complemented by a lifestyle conference centre, The Retreat, incorporating conference and meeting facilities
and a luxury spa. Other recreational features include a 25m lap pool and separate adults and children’s pools. The Bowers was designed by Macksey Rush Architects and built by Hutchies. The high profile nature of the project in such an environmentally sensitive area necessitated constant monitoring by and reporting to the Environmental Protection Authority.
New Townsville crane flies Hutchies flag Minister Warren Pitt, Member for Mulgrave, did the sign unveiling in June of the Ma Mu Elevated Canopy Walkway at Innisfail. Ma Mu representative Victor officially welcomed everyone to the Ma Mu Land.
TOWNSVILLE has a new addition to its ever growing skyline – a 40m tower crane, with 75m jib, flying the Hutchies’ flag high over the city. The erection of the tower for the Central project went extremely well. The crane is a Terex Comedil 331 with a lifting capacity of 2.6 tonnes at full stretch and about 16 tonnes close in. Thanks to Russ and the boys at Verticon for their professionalism during erection.
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Awards of Excellence
From left, Barry Butterworth, Ian Partridge and Chris Chainey with Queensland Master Builders Awards. HUTCHIES has added an array of awards to its trophy cabinet for excellence in a variety of fields. Architects, Deicke Richards, won a Brisbane Regional Commendation in the category of Urban Design in the Royal Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Architecture Awards for 2007. Hutchies built the awardwinning project which is a new awning at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in Glenelg Street, South Brisbane. Hutchies also won the Sporting Facilities up to $2m and Individual Home over $3m Awards at the
Queensland Master Builders Brisbane Region Housing and Construction Awards 2007. State winners will be announced on Oct 12. In the Clubs Queensland Awards, the Southport Workers and Community Club received awards for the Best Club Gold Coast and Best Club Renovation under $1m for a new function room by Project Leaders and Hutchies. The club manager, Steve Condren, won Best Club Manager. Project Leaders is currently preparing plans for a $20m expansion to the clubhouse to be undertaken in stages in 2008.
Award for outstanding rugby league service M ON MARY AFTER two years’ work, Hutchies has reached the pinnacle
of M on Mary at level 46. The internal unit progress has resulted in all units completed to level 36. M on Mary is due for completion in early November.
GEOFF Kampf, site manager at Hutchies’ Trology project, received an award for Outstanding Service to the Queensland Rugby League Southwest Divison at a State of Origin dinner in Toowoomba. Geoff is pictured with Steve Price after the presentation. Hutchies’ people attending the dinner included Barry and Debbie Davidson, Robert and Bill Weymouth, Louise Talbot, Danny Charlesworth, Matt Nielsen, Daniel Cooper and Mal Porter.
Help for northern PNG neighbours Back to school
HUTCHIES’ job of new training facilities for the Broncos has been completed and the Broncos are pictured in school with teacher, Wayne Bennett.
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THE Papua New Guinea community living in Australia is helping to improve the lives of their people back home. The PNG Charity Shield Committee organises an annual rugby game to raise funds and this year the money
will go to St Vincents Hospital in Sydney, City Mission PNG and Chesire Homes Port Moresby, which cares for disabled children. Hutchies is a sponsor of the game which will help our friends in the north.
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New tower in the heart of the action NORTHBRIDGE, a 32-level office tower at 32 Turbot Street, Brisbane, is located in the heart of the city’s Northquarter Precinct, which is experiencing unprecedented privately led urban renewal and public infrastructure expenditure. The Gallery of Modern Art, the Tank Street Pedestrian Bridge, upgrade to Roma & George Streets, expansion of the Law Courts Precinct, redevelopment of the Roma Transit Centre and numerous private projects all are occurring within a two-block radius. Part of the current RNP development portfolio, the Northbridge site was acquired in 2004 to supply commercial office accommodation
into the strengthening 2009 commercial CBD office market. Development approval was received in November 2006 for the construction of the tower incorporating ground Pictured L-R: Ross Nielson, Don Raniga, The Honourable Robert Schwarten MP, floor retail, five levels of Harri Raniga and Chandu Raniga. podium car parking and 27 levels of office accommoda- for growing businesses to attract service retail, car parking ratio tion. and retain staff. of 1:200 and leading edge infraThe building is designed to the Donovan Hill Architects has structure. highest standard incorporating all been retained to ensure the highThe $280m project, with PCA “A” grade requirements and est quality finish both internally 34,000m2 of lettable area, will be a Five Star AGBR rating. and externally. completed mid 2009. With excellent river outlook The building features include For more information and proximity to all amenities, the column free layouts, efficient contact Chris Slack on email: building offers the ideal location 1200m2 floor plates, ground floor chris.slack@rnp.com.au
A farewell fit for a King
Hutchies’ client, Queensland’s Environmental Protection Agency, has expressed appreciation for a good job well done! Pictured left to right: Chris Chainey, Barry Butterworth and Peter Richards.
HUTCHIES’ team members assembled recently to give Jimmy King a suitable send off into retirement. He started in May 1998 and was a valued member of John Smith’s crew. Jimmy’s wife, Gay, was among the guests at the farewell celebration.
Out house is in for EPA
HUTCHIES recently completed a task to the exacting satisfaction of Queensland’s Environmental Protection Agency. The environmentally friendly public toilet block for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services is at Green Mountains, near to Hutchies’ $25m Mountain Bowers project at O’Reillys in the Lamington National Park. Due to the location of the project and the logistics involved, Hutchies was asked to do the job, which came in on budget and ahead of schedule, in time for the Easter recess. Christopher Chainey was project manager and Peter Richards was site foreman. Guy Thomas, operations manager at Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, and Bruce Noble, ranger in charge of visitor management, expressed their appreciation to Hutchies. Mr Thomas wrote to thank Hutchies ... ”for the professional approach taken by the team to complete this difficult project, in a timely and efficient manner”. The letter continued ... “of particular note, the skills and speed with which builder Peter Richards and his team constructed the toilet block were excellent, and the positive attitude he and the entire Hutchinson’s crew brought to the job gave confidence to all the QPWS staff involved ... I look forward to working together on future projects”.
The Cairns Skyrail project combined new and refurbishment works across five separate stages ... cafe and retail; new ticket/sales area; refurbishment of administration area; rail ticket booth; new offices and workshops. The new cafe and retail portion of works is now complete and has been trading since May.
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Peter Singleton flies the flag for Australia with his Hutchies’ Undies at the start/finish line of the 100th anniversary TT Races at the Isle of Man before riding the 43 mile circuit. The shorts also travelled to England, Wales, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bavaria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Belgium, Germany and Holland on a 9000 km motorcycle odyssey. Hope they got a wash along the way!
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UNDIES • The strong international flavour of Hutchies’ Travelling Undies this edition indicates the product travels well overseas.
LEFT: Ben Davidson danced the night away in his Hutchies’ Undies at a Full Moon Party in Thailand, but he was upstaged by Inga, from Sweden, for his appearance in Hutchies’ Truth. Sorry, Ben.
FAR LEFT: Beware … Hutchies’ Undies bring hungry fish on the bite. Peter McLeod proves the point with a shot of his fishing buddy on a recent trip to Arnhem Land.
LEFT: Terry Bowden used his Hutchies’ Undies to go undercover as a California Beach Boy to hail a ride in Santa Monica.
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ABOVE: Mario and Zina Cavallo visited Italy where they convinced a Colosseum guard to update his old fashioned uniform with a new pair of Hutchies’ undies.
BELOW: Jack Kinnaman bears a striking resemblance to the Parthenon, at the Acropolis, in Athens.
Farewell cuddles Sh Shaenae LLeigh i hH Hanna, daughter d h to Sh Shane and Tracie Hanna, was born on April 15.
HATCHED & MATCHED
KRISTY Hickman, a Hutchies’ building cadet exchange student, made the traditional visit to Lone Pine to cuddle a koala and say a symbolic goodbye to Australia before returning to California. Kristy, in turn, gets a cuddle from fiance, Sean Konings. If Kristy seems familiar, she appeared in Hutchies’ Truth two editions ago sporting the new Hutchies’ G-string.
Caitlin Goeldner and Luke Hawkins celebrated their wedding with a function at the Indooroopilly Golf Club, followed by a honeymoon in Fiji.
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JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
BREAKWATER MARINA TOWNSVILLE CIVIL WORKS
Job Value: $1.5million Job Description: Subdivision of 26 waterfront lots, Breakwater Marina Precinct. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Landscape Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pierre Kessler Kim McGrath Patrick Derrick Pierre Kessler STP Consulting WSA Place Planning & Design Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Pontoon Design & Construct: . . The Jetty Specialists
COLES ANNANDALE EXTENSION – TOWNSVILLE
Job Value: $716,802 Job Description: Removal of precast concrete panels, extension of footings, slab and roof and reinstatement of original precast concrete panels as well as new panels. Store to trade as normal.
Stage 2 of the Bundall Corporate Centre
BUNDALL CORPORATE CENTRE – STAGE 2
NOOSA SANCTUARY
Job Value: $34M Job Description: Commercial tower block with 11 floors and basement car parks and a green star rated building. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Alex Seydel Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Brett Smith / Anthony McIntosh Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Michael Crossin Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Robert Bird Group Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Robert Bird Group Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Page Kirkland Group Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMF Griffiths
JIMBOOMBA JUNCTION
Job Value: $15.4M Job Description: New Coles centre and upgrade to existing shopping centre, including a two-storey car park and numerous specialty shops. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Alex Seydel Levi Corby Peter Gordon Michael Crossin The Buchan Group Alliance David Tilby & Associates Q Electrical
Job Value: $94million Job Description: Resort comprising 150 units, 41 pools and a large lagoon pool area. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Chris Stevenson Alan Hoult Peter Barnett Michael Crossin DBI Design Morgan Consulting Hyder Consulting Rider Hunt Property Technologies Resort Corp
Pierre Kessler Jeff Terry Jeff Terry Thomson Adsett Andrew Farr Engineering United Electrical
CENTRAL TOWNSVILLE
Job Value: $36.7million Job Description: Design and construction of a commercial and residential development comprising retail, commercial and 95 mixed sized units. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Engineer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pierre Kessler Ben Prest Craig Ross Mick Connolly Alliance Design Group UDP Consulting D & M Electrical AMS Queensland ARUP Fire
MA MU CANOPY WALKWAY – INNISFAIL
LUDOWICI PINKENBA
Job Value: $17.7million Job Description: 7200m2 factory with ancillary office and 2000m2 administration building (two-storey), car park and landscaping. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Lindsay Low Terry Banwell Michael Crossin Woodhead International Alliance DMA Professional Engineers
Job Value: $8,874,000 Job Description: A 400m long elevated canopy walkway incorporating a 400m forest floor walking track (one cantilever and one tower), parking, ticketing office, amenities block and upgrade of existing ranger station. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Saunders Kent Beavon Chris Hattingh Woodhead International ARUP MGF
ITARA & RIVERWAY STAGE 1 – CONDON Job Value: $17.7million
Job Description: The design and construction of a 52-unit residential complex comprising common areas, basement car parking and associated external works. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pierre Kessler Dave Christoffersen Rob Rowan Noel O’Brien David Balson The Buchan Group Lambert & Rehbein UDP Consultants Cochrane MRP D & M Electrical (QLD) Pty Ltd Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . AMS Queensland Landscape Architect: . . . . . . . . WSA Place
SKYRAIL ALTERATIONS STAGE 1 & 2 – CAIRNS
Job Value: $2.5million Job Description: Combination of new and refurbishment works across five separate stages: café and retail; new ticket / sales area; refurbishment of administration area; rail ticket booth; new offices and workshops. New café and retail portion of works is now complete and started trading in May. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other Firms: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aaron Polden Peter Eberhardt Clarke & Prince CMG MGF Myriad Design / Cochrane MRP
SW1 – A SERIES – SOUTHBANK
Job Value: $61million Job Description: Design and construction of two commercial towers (seven levels plus two basement levels of car park) with retail outlets at ground level and commercial office space over at Merivale, Russell and Cordelia Streets, South Brisbane. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . John Berlese Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Francois Pousson Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Fabian Walmsley & Andy Penfold Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Brian Todd Hutchies’ Administrators: . . . . . Ron Pearse and Renee Mathew Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cox Rayner & Allen Jack + Cottier Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Robert Bird Group Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . D & M Contracting Pty Ltd Post Tension Design:. . . . . . . . . Alliance Design Group Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . GTS Plumbing (QLD) Pty Ltd Fire Protection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firerite Services
SW1 – D SERIES – SOUTHBANK
Job Value: $17,830,000 Job Description: Two residential buildings forming the Precinct ‘D’ of the SW1 site at South Brisbane. The buildings comprise of 58 units with building D1 over five levels and building D2 over four levels from podium level. There are also two levels of car parking to both buildings. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm D1:. . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm D2:. . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Jimboomba Junction (architect’s impression).
Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . .
John Berlese Francois Pousson Kai Schimtak Steve Gladwin Matt Erskine David Bendell John Mainwaring & Associates Haysom Architects Robert Bird Group D & M Contracting Pty Ltd Mitchell Brandtman
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of the Kings Parkade on the corner of Albert and Margaret Streets involves the refurbishment of the existing nine-storey carpark with a further 13 storeys of commercial office space to be built on top. It involves the complete back-propping of nine levels and installation of new columns, new lift core and new foundations to support the above levels. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
John Berlese Dave Warner Chris McEvoy Martin Tanner Nettleton Tribe Architects Alliance Design Group
ITHACA ICE WORKS – PADDINGTON
Job Value: $23,375,000 Job Description: Three buildings – two residential blocks and one residential and commercial precinct featuring bar, restaurant and food market. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bernard Blom Mario Cavallo Jason Hsu Fairweather Proberts Alliance Design Group Concept Engineering Gray Robinson & Cottrell Mitchtech
BARRACKS – PETRIE TERRACE
The SW1 buildings at Merivale Street, South Brisbane (architect’s impression).
WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY
Job Value: $861,166 Job Description: Design and construction of 1120m2 steel-clad building consisting of office, toilets and change rooms, truck service area, truck wash bay, storeroom and waste recycle bay for the collection and transfer of household waste goods within the Caloundra City Shire. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Building Certifier Firm: . . . . . . .
Michael Crocker Peter Higgins Alan Piper Michael Crocker Thiess Services Pty Ltd Adrian Pooley & Assoc. Barlow Gregg VDM D & C Contract R J (CH) Consultants Building Surveying Professionals Qld Pty Ltd Fire Protection: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Firerite Services
SPRINGFIELD TOWER OFFICE DEVELOPMENT
Job Value: $36,450,000 Job Description: Design and construction of commercial office space (nine levels plus three basement levels of car park)
and associated site works at Sinnathamby Boulevard, Springfield. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Design Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Post Tension Design:. . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Protection: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Christopher Lanigan Dave Darby John Smith Ron Pearse Haysom Architects Cardno Alexander Browne D & M Contracting Pty Ltd Alliance Design Group GTS Plumbing (QLD) Pty Ltd Firerite Services
ROSEWOOD IGA
Job Value: $4.2million Job Description: New 2150m2 IGA Supermarket and 700m2 of specialty shops in tilt panel and structural steel construction. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Daniel Cooper Peter Teege Daniel Cooper In a Space Yorgan Consulting Engineers Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . RMA Consultants
TOOWOOMBA HOCKEY CLUB
Job Value: $3.3million Job Description: This slab on ground, timber framed and trusses construction comprises single level, full commercial kitchen and bar facilities with Terracade tiles and render finish to exterior. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Chris Lucas Peter Teege Daniel Cooper In a Space Yorgan Consulting Engineers Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . RMA Consultants
REDLAND BAY LEISURE LIFE
Job Value: $10.1million Job Description: Redland Bay Leisure Life (Apartment Building 1) for Petrac Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Estimator:. . . . . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry White Andrew Douglass Evan Reid Mick Connolly Diecke Richards Bornhorst Ward Davis Langdan Kevin R Sheather BA Mcintosh Plumbing
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Job Value: $70,650,000 Job Description: The redevelopment
Springfield Tower Office Development (architect’s impression).
Job Value: $67.1million Job Description: The Barracks Precinct will be a mixed use development that will include the refurbishment of the existing heritage listed Police Barracks building (circa 1938) and Stables building (formerly known as The Underground Nightclub) and the Hogs Breath Café. The development will include a four-storey underground car park for more than 450 cars, four-storey office tower, cinema complex with seating for more than 1,000 people and Coles supermarket with a variety of retail / fresh food shops. The development also will link the Caxton Street Precinct through the site, to be known as Caxton Mall, to the Roma Street train station via the newly constructed State Government footbridge which spans the rail line to improve the access to Suncorp Stadium. The redevelopment of the site has been long awaited by local residents and the business owners in Caxton Street. The project, when completed in September 2008, will inject a fresh new commercial, retail and dining experience into this inner city area. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foremen:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Leading Hands: . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrators: . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Protection: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Justin McGrath Kirk Russel Wayne Byrne and Ben Jones John Ellis and Joey Cassin Richard Chalmers and Syahrul Zainal Francois Pousson Arkhefield Robert Bird Group D & C Contract Mitchtech D & C Contract GTS D & C Contract Triple M D & C Contract Firerite
Noosa Sanctuary Resort.
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HUTCHIES’ $3.5M refit of Brisbane Powerhouse finished on budget and on time. Hutchies’ involvement included a sponsorship that enabled the Powerhouse to include additional work. It closed in December but opened in June with a film festival and a festival of contemporary music that included rock band Powderfinger.
A day at the races IT was off to the races for the Hutchies’ Social Club in July and, although it was a Saturday, all turned out in their Sunday best. Fashions on the field entrants included all who showed up. Winner was Karen White (centre), with Sarah Uribe (left) runner-up and Ursula Norman (right) third. Food was plentiful, alcohol flowed and a great day was had by all.
Martin’s special “Moment in Time” debut CD launch BRISBANE singer/songwriter Martin Spinks, of Consolidated Properties, and his band, Lord Bardon, recently launched a debut CD, Moment in Time, at an evening that showcased exciting new musical talent in Queensland. The evening also raised funds for the Youngcare Foundation which provides a dignified and relevant lifestyle for young people requiring nursing care. Hutchies was the major sponsor donating $20,000 to Youngcare and the event raised more than $100,000 for charity. For more information on Moment in Time, visit www.martyspinks.com
GSS hits a sweet note HUTCHIES and the Pidgeon family recently donated to a fund to construct new music facilities at the Graceville State School. Ian Hall, Graceville State School principal, and Liz Pidgeon, from Cornerstone Properties, are shown at the official opening of the facilities.
Where’s Kevin?
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THE crew at Calamvale project had their roof wetting celebration recently. Some special guests were invited.
Fancy someone in a uniform?
WANT to sleep with a surgeon, police officer or a pilot? Hutchies has helped your fantasy come true, by sponsoring the launch of Populous Clothing’s new range of Playful Pyjamas. To find out more about your choice of pyjamas visit www.populousclothing.co.au
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In top form EASTERN Suburbs District Rugby League Under 15s, sponsored by Hutchies, are looking good for another tilt at the Premiership Trophy this year. The team, managed by Glenn Liebke are the reigning premiers from last year with a clean sweep of the Chairman’s Trophy, Minor Premiers and Premiership Winners. This year they are Chairman Trophy winners and are on top of the competition table. Jarryd Liebke and Lopeti Huni (Rocky’s son) play in the team.
A winning feeling RYAN Coyne knows what it feels like to be a winner, after holding the Broncos’ Premiership Trophy aloft. But his personal moment of glory was short lived when Broncos found him in their training room and and dropkicked him out.
Mathew dives for gold Thinking Pink...
HUTCHIES’ Barry Butterworth got into the spirit of the event with a pink shirt for the official launch of Think Pink 2007, in support of the Wesley Hospital’s Kim Walters Choices Program. The program assists women with breast cancer and is in memory of Bronco Kevin Walters’ wife, Kim. Kevin Walters attended the launch at Hoppy’s Handwash Café, in Hutchies’ headquarters at Toowong, in which Kevin is a business partner. Guests could win free car washes at Hoppy’s.
HUTCHIES is helping 26-year-old diver, Mathew Helm, in his bid to compete in his third Olympic Games at Beijing in 2008. Mathew has been diving at an elite level for the past 15 years. To reach this level he trains 36 hours a week which includes gym, somersaults, weights, springboard and water work. And the training has paid off, with Mathew winning an individ-
ual silver medal and a team bronze at the Athens Olympics, gold and bronze in the World Championships and individual and team gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Diving is a unique sport but, unlike other high profile sports, does not attract sponsorship. So Hutchies is doing its bit to help Mathew better his olympic silver achievement at Beijing.
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Dragons breathe fire HUTCHIES’ Brisbane River Dragons have dominated the 2007 Dragon Boat National Championships. Out of 18 events, the Hutchies’ Dragons qualified for every event and won medals in 13, with 12 gold and one silver. Head coach, Gary Quartermain, said the Masters swept every event over three days. “The Premier Ladies finally broke through and dominated the category,” he said. “The Premier Mixed team also came into their own proving they are one of the top teams in Australia with a silver medal. What I am really happy about is the progression of the Brisbane River Dragons. “The Masters did well at Nationals last year but we have progressed to dominate the whole category this year. The Premier Ladies earned one bronze medal last year but are now National Champions over all distances. “The Premier Mixed team did not earn a medal last year and did not make the finals. This year we made all finals and earned silver.
“With the support of our sponsors, like Hutchinson Builders, we will keep reaching higher. “Thanks to Hutchies from everyone at the
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
Industry leader for greener buildings HUTCHIES aims to be the industry leader when it comes to the design and construction of environmentally sustainable buildings. Currently, Hutchies has eight projects with GreenStar and/or ABGR requirements under construction. They are: 545 Queen Street, Springfield Tower, 42 Albert Street, 831 Gympie Road, Bundall Corporate Centre, Northbridge Offices, Albert Street Car Park and SW1. Other Green Buildings are on the drawing board in the design development and cost planning stage.
Brisbane city’s Northbridge ... a new GreenStar project.
Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, said that, while all of these projects were office buildings, he expected to see clients looking for greener buildings across the board in the future in retail, residential and industrial buildings. “Consequently Hutchies has adopted a very serious approach to meeting clients’ expectations,” he said. “We pride ourselves in being the ‘Design and Construct Builder of Choice’ and this now extends to delivering all environmental and energy performance targets, utilising market leading rating tools such as GreenStar, ABGR and NABERS. “The old days of reaching practical completion and having the first bank guarantee returned and then waiting out the traditional 12 months defects liability period and receiving the final bank guarantee have finished. “In particular, the ABGR rating scheme, which provides the assessment of a building’s energy performance, can only be measured when tenancy occupancy reaches a minimum of 75% and includes a rating performance period of 12 months. “Hutchies decided very early in the piece to continue to take the full D & C responsibility in collaboration with our clients and their tenants in the delivery of GreenStar and ABGR ratings . “It has resulted in an entirely new way of doing business. We have established an internal Green Board comprising the best people in the environmentally sustainable building game to set policy and oversee every aspect of Hutchies’ operations. “Additionally, we have appointed internal experts to every team to manage and administer Hutchies’ responsibilities in this very complex new part of the building process. “To ensure that we deliver and maintain a new or refurbished building which achieves or exceeds the design environmental and performance intent, we are setting up a commissioning Team and Facilities Management operation. “Hutchies can now offer clients, not only a full D & C service, but oversee tenancy fit outs and maintain the building under facilities management arrangements. “This is a new direction for Hutchies, so we decided, if we are going to be involved, we need to be the best and have established a team of the most qualified people in the field to integrate into Hutchies’ structure. “This will provide the knowledge and capacity to be the D & C builder of choice when it comes to delivering environmentally sustainable buildings. “Quite simply, Hutchies offers the total package.”
DECEMBER 2007
New sky fleet towers over the rest
HUTCHIES has purchased 24 brand new tower cranes, established a purpose-designed service yard and is building a full in-house operations team, including its own drivers and dogmen. This will give Hutchies the most advanced materials handling capability in the industry. Apart from attracting the best crane drivers and dogmen in the business, this state-of-the-art crane operation has delivered flow-on benefits to clients, including quicker construction times and highly competitive pricing. • Full story Page Two
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New sky fleet towers over the rest
Hutchies is attracting the best crane drivers and dogmen in the business with the purchase of 24 new cranes.
HUTCHIES has purchased 24 brand new tower cranes and has established an in-house erection, dismantling and servicing team. We also are in the process of employing all our own drivers and dogmen. This investment ensures Hutchies has the most advanced and highly productive materials handling capability in the industry. The fleet consists of five Favco/ Favelle DX220 luffing cranes, six CT331-16 Comidel electric flat tops, five CTT 561-24 electric flat tops, three 260-18 Comidel electric luffing cranes, together with five lighter capacity tower cranes to service isolated and smaller projects.. Additionally, we will have 15 men and material hoists to service Hutchies’ projects. Our motive is to be self sufficient in the tower crane area. We also have been motivated by the fact many tower cranes currently operating on the Queensland skyline were manufactured pre-1980 and, consequently, technology and safety issues have been paramount in our decision.
Letter to the Editor Dear Sir, The Editor, Hutchies Truth I would like to draw your Locked Bag 3002, Toowong DC, Q 4066 attention to the considerable Fax: (07) 3376 2454 effort and assistance afforded Email: Editor@HutchinsonBuilders.com.au by one of your employees to our early childhood centre. advice and practical assistance. I am the new CEO of The Gowrie While awaiting a delivery to the Queensland Inc, a community- site, he proceeded to assist us based not-for-profit organisation to clear the footpath and make providing a range of early child- the general area safe while we hood education and care services. contacted Brisbane City Council Your company is currently and organised further support. working on the site opposite our His quick assistance ensured the main children’s centre on the safety of our children and families, corner of St Pauls Terrace and made my job considerably easier, Love Street, Spring Hill. and was greatly appreciated by our Monday was my first day in this organisation. position, and, as luck would have I wanted to make time to share it, a parent’s car side-swiped our this with you – to thank your entrance gate, causing the front company for this assistance, and brick wall to collapse and creating to compliment you on the high a significant safety concern for our calibre of staff that you employ. service. In particular, a big thank you One of your employees, Matt to Matt. Sorensen, saw the incident and Best wishes. immediately approached the Dr Susan Irvine, service and offered informed CEO, Gowrie Queensland Inc.
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Managing Director Our new crane servicing facility is currently under construction on 32,000 sqm of land we own at Yatala – a location that provides great access to most destinations. Understandably, our fleet of modern, state-of-the-art cranes, supported by our purposedesigned and built service facility, has been a major drawcard for the best crane drivers, dogmen and commissioning people in the business. Therefore, we are confident of having the best crane operation in the marketplace which will have positive results for our projects through higher productivity. It also will allow us to minimise preliminary costs and the benefit of this will pass directly to our clients. Company profits have been pumped back into the business to ensure we continue to improve our capacity to provide high quality projects with quicker construction times and maintain highly competitive pricing. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Anywhere ... Anytime
HUTCHIES is prepared to go anywhere at anytime to suit clients’ needs and Ray Balladone, Hutchies’ Team Leader, proved the point recently, working late nights on demolition at 308 Queen Street. Ray is shown with Don O’Rorke, of Consolidated Properties, keeping an eye on progress.
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Hutchies apprentices star in awards
Kirk Hawkins, Apprentice of the Year, and Chantal Malaponte, Cadet of the Year, with Steve Norton, Scott Hutchinson, Greg Quinn, Jack Hutchinson. HUTCHIES’ young people have starred in the Annual Brisbane Apprentice and Cadet of the Year Awards. Kirk Hawkins won Apprentice of the Year and Chantal Malaponte won Cadet of the Year. The awards were determined by the votes of apprentices, cadets and team leaders and were a true recognition of Kirk’s and Chantal’s performance throughout 2006. In other training news, Alan Waldron, Paul Read, Peter Forsingdal and Lisa Habermann have joined Ben Young’s Training Team to deliver flexible training to apprentices and cadets and to coordinate the introduction of an additional 300 Hutchies’ apprentices across a variety of trades over the next 12 months. A significant part of this roll out is Hutchies’ commitment to indenturing apprentices in the Airlie Beach region.
James Ellison, Hutchies’ carpentry apprentice, Cassidy Holland, site manager, Ben Young, Christopher Pain, newly appointed plumbing apprentice working with GTS Plumbing and Alan Waldron on site in Airlie Beach.
HUTCHIES currently has 740 employees, 102 of whom are apprentices. The company places a great deal of importance on young people in the apprentice system because they are the future. Hutchies is full of quality people who have progressed through the ranks and apprenRecently Ben and Alan were delighted to award apprenticeships in carpentry, plumbing and electrical trades to five students from Proserpine State High School. Hutchies welcomes these apprentices to the team and thanks the Proserpine State High School for its continuing support of the programme. Hutchies will indenture an additional 35 apprentices in the region over the next 12 months.
IF NOT ME, WHO?
tices are an important part of this process. Company members, friends, relatives, clients and colleagues are encouraged to nominate young people interested in a career in building and construction. This is vital in maintaining the family culture for which Hutchies is renowned. To welcome apprentices into the Hutchies’ crew, Jack Hutchinson recently hosted a day on board his boat, Margaritaville. An enjoyable and relaxing day on the Bay was had by all, with some apprentices fully adopting the piratical theme of the vessel. Enquiries regarding apprenticeships in all trade areas should be directed to Ben Young (0400 577 953) or Alan Waldron (0409 051 058).
A question to the industry
The following article has been reproduced in its entirety from the Queensland Master Builders Magazine – written by its Executive Director, Graham Cuthbert.
AT home, we (no, sorry – my wife) have a rule. It is quite simple: “If not me, who?” With two people living in a house, when one person forgets to put out the rubbish bin or walks past a wet towel on the floor, who does that person think will do those tasks? For the sake of this article, I would like you to apply that simple rule to industry training, which, after all, is our industry’s future. If one builder does not engage and train an apprentice, then who does that builder think will take on that responsibility? Although a well-used question, “Well, who gave you your chance to join this great industry?”, it remains quite relevant to this article. One prevailing view is the widely held opinion that the sole responsibility for funding training opportunitites is that of the Government. However, I would contend that it is our industry and our future and we should take control and responsibility. At a recent function, a prominent builder publicly announced that it intended to engage up to 300
apprentices. Many in the room, rather than cheering, held a view that the builder was crazy to train that many apprentices! However, the real villain in this picture is the training system – and let me say that the State Government should be given credit for making some changes. But, rather than the incremental changes made, the training system needs a missile right down the middle. For example, why, in 2007, does a potential apprentice need to be formally indentured under the centuries old master/servant system before they can become an apprentice? Why do we still persevere with block release training, which reduces apprentice productivity by 100 per cent for eights weeks a year, yet expect the employer to still pay him? Why do we, as employers, still believe that in the career competitive world of 2007, we should pay a first-year apprentice 40 per cent of the trademan’s rate? That rate was set last century when the industry was happy to engage 14 to 15 year olds.
Apprentices learn the ropes on Captain Jack’s Margaritaville. Now, we want a good pass in year 12, pre-vocational training, licence and a car and we still think 40 per cent is OK! Why does our principal training provider, TAFE, not provide training hours to suit its clients, the industry? What successful business tells its clients the services that it will provide? What would happen if we came up with a new system with 60 per cent pay for a first-year in return for no block release, rather TAFE from 3pm to 6pm, two days a week?
Productivity would increase by 20 per cent, apprentice wages would go up 20 per cent and, for most, 3pm to 6pm is perhaps dead time anyway. The only thing left to do is to get TAFE to rethink its training hours policy. But, then again ... “If not me, who?” HUTCHIES’ FOOTNOTE: The pitch of this article is wholeheartedly supported by Hutchies – in fact we already have it in train on our way to taking on 400 Apprentices and training them internally.
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High praise for M on Mary THE majestic M on Mary featured in the Australian National Construction magazine which described the project as outstanding, not only for the quality of the development, but also for “the efficiency and cooperation between the subcontractors, developers and stakeholders”. The magazine went on to say: “This has resulted in a number of innovations to both methodology and cost savings. “M on Mary illustrates the scope of Hutchinson’s abilities. “The latest in environmental initiatives have been incorporated into every stage of the project including procurement, construction techniques that minimise waste, environmentally sensitive materials, and final design initiatives such as passive solar enhancements to minimise overheating, rainwater harvesting, low emission air-conditioning and low energy lighting. “During the project there was significant community consultation and a dedication to the required training and safety of all on site subcontractors and employees that again reflects the company’s respect for their workforce.”
Mustering mobiles
TO ensure electronic equipment is disposed of responsibly, Hutchies has become a mobile phone recycling centre. If you have any old mobile phones and want to ensure you do the right thing, drop them off at Hutchies’ Yard in Milton. If you would like more information about Mobile Muster log on at www.mobilemuster.com.au
Pretty as a picture
HUTCHIES put in an appearance at the recent Redlands Show where John Groom’s daughter Jackie took a moment off from having fun to pose for our camera.
Slab goes down well in the tropics
Getting high on scaffold delivery
HUTCHIES poured 600m3 of concrete in a single slab recently at Whisper Bay – setting a new record for the largest concrete pour in Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays. Site manager Terry Bowden said the concrete supplied by construction material company, Hansons, took about eight hours to pour, with 111 truckloads arriving throughout the day.
Shown at the 2000th scaffold delivery (from left) Scott Fazen, Belinda (Billy) Markwell, Josh Darby, Tim McGregor, David Warner, Chris McEvoy and Greg Lovegrove with beer and meat trays.
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The entire project is expected to use 12,000m3 of concrete and 700 tonnes of reinforcing steel. Whisper Bay will consist of 104 units split into penthouses, apartments and villas, with 42 swimming pools, a day spa and $4 million worth of landscaping. The $95 million complex is expected to be completed by May next year.
TIM McGregor and the Hutchies’ Scaffold Team recently presented the coveted prize of beer and meat trays to 53 Albert Street, Brisbane, to celebrate the company’s 2000th scaffold delivery. Tim said that, since the initial purchase of scaffold in 2003, Hutchies’ had steadily grown its holdings and the team, in conjunction with a group of skilled and reliable labour companies, was pleased to service Hutchies’ sites in a cooperative and consultative manner.
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Building an award winning performance HUTCHIES’ award winning performance has continued with its building expertise contributing to major prizes from the Master Builders and the Royal Australian Institute of Architects. The awards were: Master Builders Queensland College of Wine Tourism, Stanthorpe – Project of the Year and Education facilities $2 million to $10 million. Royal Australian Institute of Architects Balaam Residence, Hamilton – Regional Commendation. Architect: Arkhefield. H House – Regional Commendation and State Award for 2007 RAIA Robin Dods Award for
SW1, Melbourne Street, Brisbane.
Residential Architecture. Architect: Donovan Hill. Domain Resort, Point Lookout, Stradbroke Island – Regional Commendation and State Commendation for Multiple Housing. Architect: Donovan Hill. SW1, Melbourne Street, Brisbane – Regional Commendation and State Award for Commercial Architecture. Architect: Cox Rayner Architects & Planners. Boilerhouse Community Engagement Centre, University of Queensland, Ipswich – Regional Commendation. Architect: Suters Architects. Glenelg Street Upgrade, South Brisbane – Commendation for Urban Design. Architect: Deicke Richards.
H House.
Celebrating a win in the Master Builders Awards for the Queensland College of Wine Tourism, Stanthorpe, are, from left (front) Kate Toleman, Daniel Cooper, Danny Charlesworth, Robert Weymouth and (standing) Kirsty Charlesworth and Tim Colthup.
Boilerhouse Community Engagement Centre, University of Queensland, Ipswich.
Balaam Residence, Hamilton.
Domain Resort, Point Lookout, Stradbroke Island.
Gold at the end of the Rainbow SPONSORSHIP by Hutchies and hard work by members of the Rainworth State School Parents and Citizens’ Association resulted in $50,000 being raised at the school’s Rainbow Carnival. Carnival convenor, Barbara Green-Roads, said money raised from the carnival was vital for the school to maintain its exceptional educational programs – especially the outstanding arts curriculum- and for upgrading facilities.
Glenelg Street Upgrade, South Brisbane.
Farewell Carissa
Dressed in Tweed
TWEED office team, whose regular gear is boardshorts, thongs and t-shirts, are proud of their fashionable new outfits, featuring Hutchies’ 95 years logo.
Carissa Parker was with Hutchies for many years and had lots of fun and memorable moments in that time. Her most recent memory is her “Goodbye & Good Luck Party” at Ludo. All the best Carissa, from all the Hutchies’ crew!
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Lucy-Anna from the Powerhouse dons her Hutchies’ G-string and dares for the Truth.
Slobodan Baditch at the Exit Fest 007 in Novi Sad, Serbia.
HUTCHIES’ undies turn up in the strangest places. Being in Strathclyde, Scotland, this coxless four would have no trouble wearing kilts, but they chose Hutchies’ undies for their appearance in the Under 23 World Rowing Championships.
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The Calamvale Crew showed their driving skills on the race track at Willowbank with fashions on the field shortly after.
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Michael Stojkovic, at Coronet Peak, New Zealand.
GEORGIA MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD
GEORGIA Indigo-Fidez now has regular appointments at Hutchies’ sites and offices to help her clients make it through the day. She brings along her magic crystals, new age apparatus, tarot cards, whale music, incense and magic fingers to make it feel all right.
RIGHT: David Croft recently attended the Capricorn Coast Rugby Club Training Camp. Could this be the new Red’s uniform?
Svetlana and Valamena in St Petersburg prove two can go into one. Undies’ owners are warned not to try this at home.
AIRLIE RACE WEEK
Hutchies’ Cost Planner Dave Balson and his father sailed their well prepared Farr 11.6, “Effarrvescent”, to two outright wins and an 8th position overall in the Meridien Marinas’ 18th Annual Airlie Beach Race Week.
Hutchies lent a hand to purchase a new headsail, specifically for the event, which proved to be just the ticket in the variable winds. Some very close racing and plenty of post event celebrations ensure a growing fleet return every year, as will the “Effarrvescent” crew.
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Noosa Sanctuary Resort ... 150 units, 41 pools, plus a large lagoon pool.
NOOSA SANCTUARY
FOODTEC, DARRA
Job Value: $94M Job Description: Resort comprising 150 units, 41 pools and a large lagoon pool area.
Job Value: $1,583,479 Job Description: 2212m2 extension to existing 950m2 facility.
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Chris Stevenson Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Wyatt Kennedy / Glenn Summergreene Hutchies’ Foremen: . . . . . . . . . Peter Barnett / Barry Bowers / Stephen Ferguson Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Alan Hoult Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Michael Crossin Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DBI Design Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Morgan Consulting Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Hyder Consulting Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Rider Hunt Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Technologies Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resort Corp
CHERMSIDE COMMERCIAL Job Value: $24M Job Description: Construction of a new multi-storey mixed use building incorporating one level of retail, four levels of offices (4-star green star rating) and seven levels of residential units. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry White Fernando Uribe Nick Gubbin Ferro Muller Robert Bird Group Rider Hunt Q Electrical
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Simon Spittle Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Paul Ross Hutchies’ Foreman / Supervisor: Darrin Pearson Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Trevor Bruiners Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outlook Architects Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Bruce Lemcke Engineering Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Concept Engineering Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Klenner Murphy Electrical
SOUTHGATE CORPORATE PARK Job Value: $16M Job Description: Modern commercial building with basement car park and two levels of air-conditioned commercial office space (6,000m2) incorporating post tensioned concrete slab and post tensioned steel floor and roof truss system. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foremen: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Engineer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Brian Gildea Mike White Hilton Wells Paul David Ceccato Hall & Associates Alliance Design Group Electrical Design Group Thomas Kane Premier Fire Protection (Qld) Pty Ltd Anthony John Group
JFL MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
Job Value: $13.5M Job Description: A 300-seat auditorium, 1000m2 office, 2500m2 gymnasium, restaurant, physio, juice bar, two-storey building with under croft car park. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Grant Le Boutillier / Robert Yates Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Dan Gallagher / Sebastian Curtis Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Scott Vidler Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Michael Crossin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hamilton Hayes Henderson Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Alliance Design Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Fitzgerald (JLF)
MAYNEVIEW ST, MILTON
Job Value: $600,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of office building for RJL Property including new deck and feature screens along with services upgrade and new finishes throughout. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Design Firm: . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Tomas Wilson Neville Doughan Arkhefields Danny Jurik
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
NORTHBRIDGE, BRISBANE Job Value: $124M Job Description: Forty-storey commercial office building, with five car park levels. Requirements for PCA-A grade office 4-star greenstar, 4.5 ABGR rating. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Fred Brands Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Kelvin Lamb Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Shaun Beck / Ryan Coyne Hutchies’ Foreman (structure): . Allan Mathews Hutchies’ Supervisor/Site Mngr: Jamie Silvester Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Nick Gubbin / Bob Walker Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donovan Hill Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Alliance Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . RLB Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q Electrical Services Consultant: . . . . . . . . . Lincolne Scott
545 QUEEN STREET Job Value: $35M Job Description: 545 Queen Street is currently a 10-storey commercial office building which will be extended to include five new levels of podium to the boundary of the site on Queen, Adelaide and Macrossan Streets. The current floor plate of levels one to four will join the new surrounding tower to provide an additional floor plate of 1650m2 for level one, and 1550m2 per floor for levels two to four. The basement will also be extended and provide 53 car parks to service the 7500m2 commercial office development. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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545 Queen Street ... present 10-storey office building will be extended to include 5 new podium levels.
John Berlese Matthew Gaskin Peter Haidley Gary Turner David Bendell Nettleton Tribe Robert Bird Group Mitchtech
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John Fitzgerald and Scott Hutchinson sign documents for the $13.5 million JFL Mixed Use Development.
308 QUEEN STREET Job Value: $16,960,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of the three-level heritage listed ‘NAB’ building and the construction of an eight-level office tower adjacent. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Searle Balladone Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Ashley Blake Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Luke Giles /Chantal Malaponte Hutchies’ Foremen: . . . . . . . . . Matt Hutton / Matt Kempster Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Paul David Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donovan Hill Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Alliance Design Group Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q Electrical Other: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heritage Architects / Riddel Architecture
WESTERN STAR TRUCK WORKSHOP, ROCKLEA Job Value: $2.2M Job Description: Extension of the Western Star Trucks showroom and workshop previously constructed by Hutchies in 2002. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Rob Diamond Hamish Evans Shane Tyson Lambert & Smith Architects Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Bruce Lemke Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Design Group Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . H Design
MURRUMBA DOWNS SHOPPING CENTRE Job Value: $16.4M Job Description: The design and construction of a 2500m2 Coles Supermarket, 3,964m2 of specialty shops over four buildings with car parking and landscaping. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Services Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Crocker Kip Kirkland Larry Harrett Michael Crossin ML Design McVeigh Consulting James Design Mitchell Brandtman Ross Nielson Properties Pty Ltd
Murrumba Downs Shopping Centre.
Chermside Commercial ... multi-storey, mixed use building (4-star GreenStar rating).
MACKAY WORKSHOP & OFFICE
Job Value: $2.6M Job Description: New tilt panel work shop and office buildings including tank farm and hardstand. Site Foreman, Terry Wilson is enjoying the occasional fishing expedition but not as much as his wife…. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Terry Wilson Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lambert & Smith Architects Structural Engineering Firm: . . . McVeigh Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Connell Wagner Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Design Group
DONCASTER OFFICE BUILDING
Job Value: $8.8M Job Description: Three-level office building with single-level underground car parking. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Services Engineer: . . . . . . . . . .
Doncaster Office Building.
Michael Stokjovic Stephen Brown Cox Partners Baigents MacCormack & Associates
SEASPRAY LIFESTYLE CENTRE
Job Value: $7.5M Job Description: Construction of gymnasium, medical centre, swimming pools, tennis courts and restaurant. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mark Phillips Alan Pillay Damien Blackley Michael Crossin Malcolm Middleton Architects Mills Engineering Graham Marsh Pty Ltd Bassett Consulting Engineers Seaspray Project Management Pty Ltd
Seaspray Lifestyle Centre.
Southgate Corporate Park.
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Max Roderick Gavin, born to Kerri and Rhod, was welcomed by his big brothers, Harrison and Tom.
HATCHED & MATC Matt and Jen Nielsen are proud parents of new son, Maxwell.
Chris and Amy Norbury.
Jeff Miller congratulated Allan, Kim, Anna and the team at Brisbane Concrete Pumping on a new arrival for the pumping family. The new 50 tonne baby arrived at the PA Hospital Car Park project at 3.15am on August 29. Pump operator and site manager doing well. Greg Quinn, with new grandson, Tiger Levi Campbell.
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CHED Ella Lucy Clarke recently arrived into the world.
Ethan and Rhys Blom are delighted with new brother Jonny who was born at the Gold Coast Hospital . Audrey Stewart’s daughter Lynette recently had a baby boy, Darcy. Mum, Dad, Granny and Darcy all doing well.
Sam Cassidy and daughter Madi welcome newborn, Elsie, into the family. After wife, Kalee, gave birth, Sam celebrated with friends resulting in a broken leg. Mother, father and daughter now all doing fine.
Women sink the boot into NSW
WEST Centenary Women’s Rugby League team did sponsors Hutchies proud this year by defeating New South Wales to take out the Nellie Doherty Cup played at CUA Stadium, Penrith, Sydney. Queensland won convincingly 38-16. Try scorers for Queensland were Rachel Whelan (2), Leah Williams, Teresa Anderson, Bianca Ambrum, Suzanne Johnson, and Kellie Batchelor, who also kicked five goals.
Macho man
Melinda and Peter Scott
TWEED Team is on site at Resort Corp’s Noosa Sanctuary. Peter Barnett did a Village People impersonation on his new bike as work got under way on new 149-unit and townhouse project.
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Northcliffe surf boat crew
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Sweet taste of success
Hutchies sponsored the Northcliffe Surf Boat crew this year. They are L-R, Fraser Brown, Austin Woollett, Scott Linderman and Lachlan Donson.
THE Hutchies’ Mens Eight won the recent Regattafest showing fine form in the main event. After the contest, coach Jack (far right), taught the crew a bit more about a different form of sculling ... the rowers’ traditional way to savour victory. The Hutchies’ Mens Four put up a good fight but failed to get their hands on a winner’s trophy.
Master passes training tips HUTCHIES is a strong supporter of Capricorn Coast Rugby League and Hutchies’ David Croft, the 2007 Pilecki Medallist and member of the Super 14 Queensland Reds, dropped in recently to help out at the CapCoast’s training camp. During his visit, David gave team members expert advice and demonstrated a series of new skill drills. After a two-hour training session, club president, Simon Der Valk, vice president Andrew Lawrence, coach Derek Graham and players presented David with one of the club’s new 2007 dress shirts.
Hug for the Bear cubs
OUR congratulations to Browns Plains Rugby League Football Club Under 15 team for being 2007 Grand Finalists. Shown with the Browns Plains Bears are (from left) Philip Corcoran, team manager, Shane Dunne, coach, and Wayne Foster, team sponsor.
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THE St Catherines United Football Club’s Under 7 Pumas proudly show off their uniform sponsored by Hutchies. Pictured with the boys are Ann-Maree Dally-Watkins and Paul Webb. No. 42465 42519 42691 42731 42885 42968 43018 43182
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
HUTCHIES’ new T Tweed d office, ffi planned on a hectare of land at Chinderah, just over the Queensland border in New South Wales, will fly two flags at its entrance – Queensland and New South Wales. This symbolic gesture indicates Hutchies’ dedication to providing top
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Tweed torn by dual loyalty level service to clients on both sides of the border region. But, during State of Origin, the office with loyalty to both sides of the border will be torn down the middle.
The building won’t be finished until the end of the year, so we will have to wait until State of Origin 2009 to see just whose loyalties lie where.
Th new T d office, ffi with i h a retailil The Tweed component on the ground floor level, is part of a network of new Hutchies’ offices built over the past two years in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Sydney. Peter Smith is the architect.
Green buildings good for business and environment MANAGING Director Greg Quinn has declared Hutchies an industry leader when it comes to the design and construction of environmentally sustainable buildings. Currently, the company has eight projects with GreenStar and/or ABGR requirements under construction, with 11 other “green buildings” on the drawing board in the design development and cost planning stages. Buildings under construction are 545 Queen Street, Springfield Tower, 42 Albert Street, 831 Gympie Road, Bundall Corporate Centre, Northbridge Offices, Albert Street Car Park and SW1. Greg said that, while all of these projects were office buildings, he expected to see clients looking for greener buildings across the board in the future – including retail, residential and industrial buildings. “Consequently, Hutchies has adopted a very serious approach to meeting clients’ expectations,” said Greg. “We pride ourselves in being the Design and Construct Builder of Choice and this now extends to delivering all environmental and energy performance targets, utilising market leading rating tools such as GreenStar, ABGR and NABERS. “Hutchies decided very early in the piece to continue to take the full D&C responsibility
“An entirely new way of doing business and a complex new part of the construction process”
Some GreenStar gurus L-R: Lyndon Christian, Paul Hart, Romilly Madew (Green Building Council of Australia) and Kellie Williams. in collaboration with our clients and their tenants in the delivery of GreenStar and ABGR ratings. “This move has resulted in an entirely new way of doing business. “We have established an internal Green Board, comprising the best people in the environmentally sustainable building game to set policy and oversee every aspect of Hutchies’ operations.” Members include Lyndon Christian, Nick Dopper, Christopher Lanigan, Kellie Williams, of Hutchies; Gesa Ruge and Jonathan Dalton,
of Viridis; Stephen Pyman and Scott Lambert, of Holding Redlich; Mat Pontin, of EMS Griffiths; and Dr Paul Bannister, of Exergy. Greg said Hutchies also had appointed internal experts to each team to manage and administer Hutchies’ responsibilities in this complex new part of the building process. “To ensure we deliver and maintain new or refurbished buildings which achieve or exceed the design environmental and performance intent, we are setting up a Commissioning Team and Facilities Management operation,” he said. “Hutchies now offers clients, not only a full D&C service, but also oversees tenancy fitouts and maintains the building under facilities management arrangements. “This is a new direction for Hutchies and we decided that, if we were going to be involved, we needed to be the best and have integrated into our company structure a team of the most qualified people in the field. “This will provide the knowledge and capacity for Hutchies to offer a total package and be the D&C builder of choice when it comes to delivering environmentally sustainable buildings.”
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Cancer research wins at BLF fight night A BIG Hutchies’ contingent turned out for the second Fight for a Cause night – a fundraising event organised by the Builders Labourers Federation Queensland in support of Mater Prostate Cancer Research and the Wesley Hospital’s Kim Walters Choices Program. The fight card featured Australian Lightweight Champion, Lenny Zappavigna; Australian Featherweight Champion Matt Powell; World Muay Thai Contender Bruce (The Preacher) MacFie; and International Continental Hutchies’ Lauren Spence, police woman Champion, Wanlop Stip- for the night, made herself known to Police holek, of Thailand, who Minister, Judy Spence. To the Minister’s defended his Fight for a relief there are no family ties. Cause Belt. Entertainment included magi- breast and gynaecological cancers, cians, comedians, podium dancers regardless of where treatment is and an aerial display by the Aerial received.” Angels. Greg Simcoe, Secretary of the Kevin Walters thanked the Builders Labourers Federation BLF and the sponsors for their Queensland, thanked Hutchies for support. its support. “Ten years ago I lost my wife “It is with your continued Kim to breast cancer,” said Kevin. support that we can promote “Before she died she had a vision awareness of prostate cancer and to set up a support program for also raise much needed funds to patients and their families living enable the Mater Prostate Cancer with breast cancer. Research Centre to continue its “Today, I am proud to say The outstanding research into finding Wesley Hospital Kim Walters a care for prostate cancer,” he Choices Program is providing said. support to over 8,000 individuals The third Fight for a Cause will and their families living with be held in June.
Hutchies’ girls dressed for the event.
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HUTCHIES’ strategy for 2008 is for more of the same – despite the fall out we have seen in the financial market over recent months. We have a particularly strong balance sheet, we are debt free and we have a $1.8 billion workbook spread over 170 projects. I anticipate healthy profits in the current financial year and, from what I can see at this point, also in the 2008/09 financial year. With almost 900 direct employees, we have a lot of mouths to feed and we intend to continue on with our simple but successful formula – to take on only what we can handle and to ensure that Hutchies’ people, responsible for delivering the job, are the very best. Hutchies’ apprentice numbers have reached 169, and our in-house training structure is up and running and going well. By the end of the year, we will have 300 apprentices on board. The last of our 24 cranes arrived in February and our new crane and hoist facility is now underway at Yatala, where we have developed a great crane and hoist team. Our Quality and Defects Systems are also well in train and showing positive results in the field. We have found it to be less
expensive to do the work right the first time, as opposed to having to perform remedial work later. This aspect of our operation, underpinned by our “no disputes” approach, is most appealing to our client base and, as the word spreads, we are confronted with more and more opportunities. The construction of new offices in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast and Sydney over the past two years, and new premises soon on the Tweed Coast, has had an unexpected super positive impact on our business. We always knew the transition into new premises would be a good experience, but our off-site operational performance has become much more efficient. While this result is difficult to measure, there is clearly a good feeling at Hutchies as we look forward to another busy year. We are using 2008 to fine tune various aspects of our operations to position ourselves for whatever may be around the corner. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Movember a month to remember TEAMWORK throughout Hutchies’ branches raised almost $20,000 during the Movember campaign. Terry Bowden from Airlie Beach raised the highest individual amount with $12,587. Toowong all pitched in and took over Hoppies Carwash for an afternoon and raised $3,500 from car washes and a barbecue. Winner of the best office Mo was Richard Chalmers. Big thanks to Ian Healy, Chris Johns and the crew at Hoppies Carwash for giving the proceeds of Hoppies for the afternoon to Hutchies’ Movember. Thanks also to major supporters
AF Sarri, QSW, UCI, Project Leaders, Vending Solutions, Pinnacle Air Cameron Bennett Concrete Pumping; Wideform; GTS Plumbing; Scooter; Sartor Brisbane Concrete; D&M Electrical; MMM Mechanical and Pioneer Surveys; Watts Excavations; On tap Erections, all of Airlie Beach. Special thanks to Mo Events Managers Luke Watson, Bree Hoek and Nicole Jones and all those who took part in the event.
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These partnerships have seen Hutchies’ apprentices Ben Young, Hutchies’ Team Leader, is pictured with Gordon Zander and Shane Gale, of GTS Plumbing, Peter Johnston, working with, learning of Peter Johnston Tiling, Anne Marie, of apprenticeship centre, Busy at Work, other members of Hutchies’ Workforce from and adding strength Development Group and some of the tiling and plumbing apprentices inducted during January. to valued subbies, while the Workforce Development Group or her mentor, the tradesperson Each Hutchies’ company Licences and manages the recruitment, admin- supervisor. member is provided with a training Prescribed Occupations. istration and a unique model of At a site level, Hutchies promotes They are supported by a team of plan which, among other things, training aimed at delivering the Apprentice Development Coordi- may include one or more of the the up-skilling of its workforce best apprentices in the market- nators who make flexible, relevant following strategies: through the identification of skills place. gaps and the facilitation of on and and productive skills development Senior Schooling a reality by facilitating the training Recruiting Hutchies has worked closely with off site training to fill those gaps. The company has had a major Hutchies is determined to find and providing day to day support. the Queensland Studies Authority Skills Tech Australia is working and Construction Skills Queens- uptake of this offer, which provides recruits with the right stuff to pursue a career, not just a job, in closely with Hutchies to develop land to develop senior studies, greater capacity for Hutchies the systems and resources neces- for apprentices and staff generally, to work within its existing 900 construction. Along with the time honoured sary to meet national standards. which focus on Maths, Science employee base to perform almost and successful method of securing Personal development and English around construction all of the required duties on site. apprentices and trainees from The program aims to develop themes that will enable staff and Hutchies’ Specific Systems within the Hutchies’ family, the the whole person, not just the apprentices to graduate with a and Procedures Hutchies’ specific training company is working closely skills. Apprentices and trainees Queensland Certificate of Educamodules, including Quality with a number of schools, such receive support training in areas tion (QCE). as St Edmund’s College, Nudgee including defensive driving, finanThis aspect of training opera- Construction Practices and Defect College and Pine Rivers State High cial management, leadership, and tions seeks to provide the oppor- Minimisation, Green Building School. tunity for those who left school Initiatives, Design and Construct career/life goal setting. Many subcontractors also are This support is coupled with an prior to completing Year 12, but, Building Practices and Programidentifying good quality prospects. awards structure which identifies who are inclined to enhance their ming, are run at regular intervals and rewards apprentices, trainees qualifications in a non-classroom as part of the overall Workforce Training Delivery Development Program. Hutchies’ unique model is allow- and cadets who meet and surpass environment. expectations. ing for training to be delivered Certificate IV, Diploma and Be a part of the program This aspect of training is in addi- Advanced Diploma in Building. predominately in the workplace. If you know of someone, who This strategy will ensure future tion to the structured training that Consistent with the model of might make a great apprentice leaders on Hutchies’ projects will seeks to deliver the best quality flexible and relevant delivery of or trainee, or you are a Hutchies’ have a background of training tradespeople possible. training for apprenticeships and subcontractor and would like to and experience that reflects best Professional Development traineeships, Hutchies’ company be a part of this program, contact industry practice. It also will Running concurrently with this members, who are identified as Hutchies’ Training Manager, Alan ensure apprentices are trained on massive intake of apprentices are future leaders, are given the opporWaldron, or any of the Hutchies’ the job in a real live environment. many other exciting plans which tunity to advance their construcTeam by email apprentice@ The success of the program cater for, not only apprentices and tion training ‘in house’. Much of hutchinsonbuilders.com.au or revolves around two important trainees, but also the needs of the this training is conducted on RDOs call (07) 3335 5000. people – the apprentice and his entire company. and at times that suit people.
New training operation to boost apprentices and trainees to 400
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Hutchies’ Toowoomba office ... held their 95th party on November 28th at the Trilogy Apartments, Swish Wine Bar (a project recently completed by the Toowoomba Crew).
Regions celebrate 95th anniversary PARTIES erupted across Queensland and New South Wales late last year when regional offices joined in Hutchies’ 95th anniversary celebrations triggered off by Governor Quentin Bryce when she officially opened Hutchies’ new yard and offices in Brisbane. LEFT: Hutchies’ Townsville office ... 95th party included some “Travelling Undies”!
RIGHT: Hutchies’ Tweed office ... Rhonda Pye planned a spectacular evening for the Tweed 95th celebrations.
LEFT: Hutchies’ Cairns office ... Paul deJong (middle) very happy to celebrate the Cairns’ office 95th with Daniel Davie and Stella Kamps.
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Prestige awards for outstanding work HUTCHIES has taken a number of prestigious awards for its outstanding work in the Master Builders State Housing and Construction Awards and the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries Australia and New Zealand Awards. In the Master Builders State Housing and Construction Awards, Hutchies won Education Facilities $2M to $10M and Project of the Year for the Queensland College of Wine Tourism at Stanthorpe and Sporting Facility up to $2M for the Broncos Leagues Club. The award citation said the Queensland College of Wine Tourism was a showcase for the Queensland wine industry, being the only wine tourism training institution in northern Australia. “The structurally impressive facility includes a small volume winery for training purposes, barrel and bottle storage area, bistro, cellar door, training and lecture rooms, science and research laboratories and administration resource area. “Exposed beams, modern kitchen with professional bar facilities, galvanised overhead bottle storage, concrete plinth bar, and fireplace provide a rustic ambience, enhancing the learning and dining experience.” The award citation for the Broncos Rugby League Club said
the design of the gym extension utilised the floor area to accommodate off-season training for the team. “The construction method used included a steel framed floor structure with load bearing walls and timber trussed roofs. “The project is testament to the builder’s ability to deliver a project of the highest quality ahead of time.” Hutchies’ Internal Linings Division dominated the Association of Wall and Ceiling Industries Australia and New Zealand Queensland State Awards by receiving commendations for three projects and winning State Awards for the Emporium Hotel (Best Commercial Project City over $400,000) and Aspire (Best Commercial Project Country over $400,000). Hutchies’ Internal Lining Division won the overall award for Best Commercial Project in Australia and New Zealand for the Emporium Hotel. Dave Liebke, Manager Internal Linings, said the awards acknowledged the achievements of the HIL team and showcased the professionalism and excellence in its area of expertise in the construction industry. He congratulated all team members associated with both prestigious projects.
Hutchies team celebrated at Master Builders Australia National awards where gongs were received for Queensland College of Tourism and the Broncos Leagues Club and Director Jack Hutchinson was awarded the International Federation of Asian and Western Pacific Contractors’ Associations Gold Medal for Building Construction.
Hutchies’ Internal Lining Division won the overall award for Best Commercial Project in Australia and New Zealand for the Emporium Hotel.
Trip down memory lane in old Police Barracks SEVERAL Police Commissioners from the Queensland Police Service made a recent visit to the $70 million Barracks development site currently under construction in Petrie Terrace, Brisbane. The Commissioners (pictured from left) are recently retired Assistant Commissioner Pat Boonan, recently retired Deputy Commissioner Dick Conder and current Assistant Commissioner Peter Swindells. Assistant Commissioner Swindells noted that it was exactly 47 years ago to the day when he first walked through the doors of the Barracks building to start his training. The original building is currently undergoing a transformation from its original
purpose as a police training facility into modern commercial offices and fresh food retail outlets on the ground floor. Project Manager, Justin McGrath, took time out to show the Commissioners around the building. “They got a real kick out of walking through the corridors again, pointing out where their bedrooms used to be and all the characters they use to share the place with,” said Justin. All the team at the Barracks wish Pat and Dick all the best in their retirement and look forward to inviting them back for another look around once the project is completed in July.
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Toowong office Xmas party THE Toowong office break-up party took place at the new yard where almost 200 people enjoyed Christmas lunch and drinks before catching the bus to Ludo to kick on with the festivities. During the afternoon, Greg Quinn, Managing Director, was announced Constructor of the Year and received the traditional knife as his award. (Constructor of the Year award is Hutchies’ highest award where all company members are asked to vote for who has made the greatest contribution throughout the year). Five-year awards (fishing rod) went to: Alan Pillay, Alvin Green, Mandie Quint, Anton Schofield, Ben Plunkett, Brendan Pyle, Brent Nowland, Brett Smith, Cassidy Holland, Chris Norbury, Dave Mills, Geoffrey Kampf, James Loveday, Jamie Stark, Jarod Dingle, Jason O’Connor, Jennifer Brock, John Ellis, Jon Taylor, Keith Robinson, Babs Moodley, Margaret Ford, Mario Cavallo, Mark Phillips, Martin Brady, Matt Nielsen, Mick Connolly, Peter Richards, Rhonda Pye, Rick Wallace, Robert Halls, Ron Pearse, Shane Hanna, Stephen Brown, Teresa Nolten and Terry Bowden. Ten-year awards (jacket) went to: Alex Seydel; Margaret Van Hees, Michael Douglas, Noel O’Brien, Ron Gersekowski; Ross Durey and Shelley Stone. Twenty-year awards (NZ trip) went to Matt Hutton, Ray Balladone and David Christoffersen. Len White has retired and Audrey Stewart and Margaret Van Hees have semi-retired.
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Bad Sant THE Social Club Kids’ Christmas party was again held at Jack and June’s place with a good turnout The day included lunch and sweets, lots of painted faces, slippery slide races and tired but happy children.
Christm Under Thirties under the weather THE Under Thirties group was at it again and hit the town for its annual night out, which traditionally starts with dinner at the Queensland Club, best club in Brisbane, and ends up at the worst. This year’s Under Thirties had a record number of ladies attending and again the very big crocodile made an appearance.
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ta Santa made a slip-up and gave out the recalled Bindeez. Luckily Scott promptly confiscated them, for safety reasons, of course! Picture shows Santa, the pusher, dealing out the banned Bindeez.
mas celebrations Carols in the City
HUTCHIES joined other good corporate citizens to throw support behind Brisbane’s Carols in the City held at Brisbane Riverstage. The spectacular was presented by the City Tabernacle Baptist Church and hosted by Premier Anna Bligh and Lord Mayor Campbell Newman. Special guests included Guy Sebastian, Marina Prior, James Morrison, Silvie Paladino and Santa Claus.
... and by candlelight
HUTCHIES also supported Mayor Paul Pisasale’s Ipswich Carols by Candlelight held at the Ipswich Turf Club at Bundamba. Marina Prior, Christine Anu and the Boogie Woogies joined in to help entertain an audience of more than 7000. Mayor Pisasale thanked Hutchies for its support which, he said, helped bring the community of Ipswich together as a family and reflected the city as one “with heart, soul and a positive outlook for the future”.
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Westpoint Shopping Centre – Browns Plains
Job Value: $6,156,870 Job Description: Demolition of existing supermarket and part tenancies and construction of new 3100m2 Woolworths and car park. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . .
Graeme Biggs Darrin Pearson Paul Ross Thomson Adsett Architects McVeigh Consulting McVeigh Consulting Davis Langdon WFM Electrical HVAC
North Lakes & Surrounds Health Partnership Precinct Job Value: $24M. Job Description: Community medical centre. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical / Mechanical / Fire / Lift Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Engineers: . . . . . . . . . Landscape Engineers:. . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Daniel Cooper Rob Jones Daryl Jackson Farr Engineers Steve Paul & Partners Bassett Steve Paul & Partners Tract Consultants
Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club
Job Value: $2.4M. Job Description: Extension and refurbishment of existing bowls club. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Anthony Prior Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Andrew Rijken Hutchies’ Foreman / Supervisor: Dean White Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Robert Rea Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Leaders Australia Structural Engineering Firm: . . . OPUS Qantec McWilliam Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bradicich Consulting Engineers
Coles Wynnum Central
Job Value: $6,431,929 Job Description: Extension and refurbishment of the existing Coles shopping centre. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
Russell Fryer Anthony Prior Andrew Rijken PDT Architects SEMF Consulting Engineers Electrical / Mechanical Firm:. . . DMA Consulting Engineers
RSL Carpark Townsville
Job Value: $563,000 Job Description: Alterations and additional car parking to Rossall Street and existing car park. The land is contaminated and will
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be used for additional car parking. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical / Mechanical / Fire / Lift Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Engineers: . . . . . . . . . Landscape Engineers:. . . . . . . .
Pierre Kessler David Christoffersen Noel O’Brien Project Leaders Australia OPUS Qantec McWilliam Steve Paul & Partners Bassett Steve Paul & Partners Tract Consultants
Von Bibra Motors
Job Value: $4.6M. Job Description: Two new service workshop facilities plus two-level suspended storage carpark. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Levi Corby Neil Middleton Justin Weale Michael Crossin WIM Architects Conzens Regan William Prove Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . George Floth & Associates Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Colin Wheat & Associates
Cement Silo – Bulwer Island
Job Value: $13,879,141 Job Description: Construction of a 53m high, 27m diameter slip form concrete silo. This particular design of silo has never been built anywhere in the world. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Paul Ross Paul Ross Gordon Manson Graeme Smith Connell Wagner
Heron Island – University of Queensland Refurbishment
Job Value: $8.4M. Job Description: Construction of four double-storey student and staff accommodation units, double-storey Roche laboratory and single-storey educational facility. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Greg Birnie Mick Franks Trevor Bruiners Dimitriou Architects & Interior Designers Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Mills Engineers
Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Currie & Brown Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hawkins Jenkins Ross Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thomson Kane
Stanthorpe RSL Refurbishment
Job Value: $600,000 Job Description: Major internal refurbishment of the existing club and staged to maintain continuous trading. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Anthony Prior Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Andrew Rijken Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Mark Culley Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Leaders Australia Club Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noel Sullivan
St Edmunds’ College Courtyard
Job Value: $150,265 Job Description: The demolition of an existing bitumen space and transformation into a concrete and paved school courtyard, consisting of timber and precast concrete seats, shade sails and newly landscaped surroundings. Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simon Spittle Tim Storrer Jay Archer Graeme Smith Fulton Trotter & Partners Architects Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Lowenstein & Stumpo Pty Ltd
Atherton IGA
Job Value: $9.5M. Job Description: New IGA superstore with four specialty shops and 250 new car parks. The project is currently underway with bulk earthworks right in the middle of a FNQ wet season. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Design Firm: . . . . . . . Hydraulic Design Firm: . . . . . . . Fire Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Design Firm: . . . . .
Aaron Polden Michael Gattera Danny Charlesworth Thomson Adsett Architects Rown Meyer & Assoc ARUP Ashburner Francis H Design Premier Fire Cair Air Conditioning Services
Logan Soccer Club
Job Value: $150,000 Job Description: New toilet and change room facility. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
James Loveday Marie Loveday Steve Quinn Local Focus Design
Lismore Private Hospital
Job Value: $8.5M. Job Description: Private hospital, hydrotherapy pool, two storey, 60 plus bedrooms with ensuites and courtyards. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Lindsay Low Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Brendan Cuddon
Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Luke Adkins Mick Dodd Steve Kourevelis Thomson Adsett Architects Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Alliance Design Group Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . BMT & Associates Quantity Surveyors Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Consulting Engineers
Newmarket Residence Job Value: $1.3M. Job Description: Renovation and extension of existing residence at New Farm. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
James Loveday Marie Loveday Rick Kap Greg Harris Design Morgan’s Engineering MB Electrical
Greenbank Shopping Centre Job Value: $10.5M. Job Description: A 3800m2 Woolworths shopping centre and 16 specialty shops inclusive of an external carpark. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Sam Mangano Carlo Sorbello Matt Kempster Kirk Hawkins Mick Connolly Thomson Adsett Bruce Lemcke Engineering Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Robert Bird & Partners
Harbour Town Job Value: $1,757,000 contract value (predicted total expenditure $8.2M). Job Description: Major refurbishment works including seven new amenity blocks, mall treatments, new awnings, street furniture and external signage package. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . .
Levi Corby Neil Middleton Trevor Brazel The Buchan Group Alliance Design Group WT Partnership
Astor Terrace Hotel Job Value: $8.2M. Job Description: Construction of a 17-storey hotel, with 87 rooms and bar, located in Spring Hill. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Sam Mangano Carlo Sorbello Rathlin Trohear Dave Balson Cottee Parker Bruce Lemcke Engineering
Boral Offices And Amenities Job Value: $2.8M. Job Description: New regional offices and amenities facility for Boral Plasterboard. Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Design Firm: . . . . . . .
Paul Ross Des Tan Jamie Washington Graeme Smith Archimages Architecture Ardill Payne WFM Electrical
Outlet Centre & Exit 35 Job Value: $28M. Job Description: Retail outlet centre with 70 shops including seven food outlets, 800 car spaces, including 300 undercover. Estimated finish in late October 2008.
Community Medical Centre ... North Lakes & Surrounds Health Partnership Precinct
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Calamvale opens five months early with sick kids to benefit
Fang the Good Samaritan Anna Thompson, Fundraising Officer Mater Foundation, is shown receiving a cheque from Shane Hanna, Graham Spence and Dragan Golubovic. CALAMVALE Central Shopping Centre opened recently after a super effort from the Calamvale team who worked some huge hours to get the project over the line five months early. Happy client, Woolworths and Big W, happy architect, Buchan Group, and relieved Hutchies’ Team Leader, Harry White. Fundraising during construction of the Calamvale project resulted in $7,359 being raised for the Mater Foundation through raffles, barbe-
WHISPER Bay formworker, Harley ‘Fang’ Martin, recently found a purse at Airlie Beach containing jewellery and $10,000 in cash. Fang went out of his way to track down the owner and return the purse and its contents to a relieved and appreciative woman. His workmates admired the honesty of this Good Samaritan and presented him with a carton of Corona beer and a limited edition Whisper Bay T-shirt. Site manager, Terry Bowden, reckons the site is full of good blokes like Fang.
cues and donations from subcontractors. Mater Children’s Hospital provides care to sick and injured children from Queensland, New South Wales and the Pacific Rim.
Company expansion at Yatala
A $9M project, which will include construction of three new sheds and five hectares of pavement in Burnside Road, Yatala, will house several of Hutchies’ new operations. The new tower crane and hoist operations will be able to store and maintain its new state of the art equipment and the relocatable housing operation will have further capacity to grow. Hutchies’ Project Manager is Harry White, Hutchies’ Foreman is Danny Zanzool, the architect is Lambert & Smith and structural and civil engineering is being done by McVeigh Consultants. A grand opening is planned for August.
HUTCHIES’ Contracts Administrator, Wyatt Kennedy, felt like a winner at the recent Phillip Island MotoGP when he met his hero, five times world champion Mick Doohan, who agreed to a souvenir photograph.
Iceworks apartments running hot BRONCOS, Queensland and Australian rugby league skipper, Darren Lockyer, is one of a team of investors who have lined up to buy into the Iceworks apartment building currently under construction by Hutchies at Paddington. A 46-week build will create the Paddington apartment icon in Given Terrace, just across the road from Suncorp Stadium where Darren has felt at home for many years. Iceworks, a 47 one, two and three-bedroom apartment complex, is being developed by the Mee family who owned and ran the original Ithaca Iceworks on the site for many years. The complex will include a fresh food market, function room, bar, cafe and restaurants.
LEFT: Scott Hutchinson and Darrren Lockyer checking out the Iceworks progress.
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Alan and Toni Waldron added to the colorful scenery in New Zealand when they flashed their Hutchies’ Undies during a 55km Milford Sound trek which involved a climb up through McKinnon Pass.
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Habitual traveller and collector, Ben Davidson, partied with Swedish and Spanish friends at Phi Phi Island, Thailand, during his Feed the World overseas tour. LEFT: Alistair Pillay gave the Zulus in South Africa something to read with his new Truth Undies when he visited Lilani Hotsprings.
TRAVELLING Undies honours have been scooped this time by international travellers, with no domestic antics making the cut. The challenge is on to prove that Hutchies’ Undies look just as good on locals as they do on globetrotters.
BELOW: Not many of us get our names up in lights, but Terry Bowden achieved it in his Hutchies’ Undies in Times Square on a recent visit to New York, much to the alarm of business commuters.
Following the old saying, ”When in Rome, do as the Romans”, Barry Butterworth donned a helmet and his Hutchies’ Undies to match the Centurions’ headgear and tunics. The thumbs-down sign and waving swords could signal “off with his head”.
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Tree hugging is fine, but Asa Bawaqa looks like he is about to come over the top with his favourite coconut palm in Fiji.
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Dean and Lisa White recently welcomed their second child, Regan Brooke, at Redlands Hospital.
Double the joy for Marcus Gaffney, of Trident Corporation, and wife, Liz, who gave birth to twins, Isabelle and Thomas.
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Rob Diamond celebrated his marriage to Jacqueline at Breakers Hotel, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa, followed by a garden party at his parents’ home.
Signs benefit young Aussies
Michael White and fiancé Bec have announced their engagement and plan to marry in April 2009.
Happy 50th for Greg Quinn
Brendan Hood has proposed to Liz after five years together.
AS part of the roll out of the company’s new signed shade cloth protection on building sites, Innovative Sign Solutions, the supplier, donated $2,500 of the total purchase price to the charity of Hutchies’ choice. In this instance, Hutchies chose Youngcare, which helps create relevant and dignified lifestyles for young Australians with high care needs. A cheque presentation Shown at the presentation are (from left) Scott was made on site at the Hutchinson, Malcolm Matthews, Innovative old Police Barracks in Petrie Sign Solutions, and Nick Bonifant, Youngcare. Terrace, Brisbane.
MANAGING Director, Greg Quinn, recently clicked over his half century – much to the delight of workmates with cake and Moet all round!
Up close & personal in the Snowy
John Berlese took his team to Thredbo and got a bonus, running into some footy legends. Picture shows Fatty (Paul) Vautin with Hutchies’ Wayne Byrne and Justin McGrath.
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Hard ball in the carpark
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SOMETIMES it can be hard to get a spot in the carpark at Hutchies’ yard at Toowong because it also doubles as a basketball court. The office has started holding inter-office basketball games and so far the elite athletes from IT have been flogging the JB team. The competition continues.
Head of the Yarra
Neville Doughan and Russell Fryer were part of the challenge for Head of the Yarra.
The mighty Hutchies’ Handsaws
THE ever impressive Hutchies Handsaws have regained their grasp on the Men’s C-grade indoor cricket final 2007 held at Toombul Tigers Sports Club.
Australia Day is time for a tub
More than a hole in one!
HUTCHIES featured in the field of starters when Dan Buckby and crew entered their creation in the annual Australia Day Boardwalk Tavern bathtub race at Hope Island. It was the the third year of the bathtub challenge. But Hutchies’ team did not get their hands on first prize – $1000 cash and a bathtub full of Bundaberg Rum products. Although the craft was well built, it might have been lacking in the design department. Back to the drawing board ... and a friendly architect.
SCRATCH-ITS IF your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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44750 Two “V Festival” Tickets 44880 Hutchies Cap 44905 Hutchies G-string 45222 Paint Brush set
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HUTCHIES’ players added plenty of entertainment to the MontroseAccess Corporate Golf Challenge at the Indooroopilly Golf Club when the team went around in their Hutchies’ Undies. Darrel Bourke, CEO MontroseAccess, said he looked forward to seeing the Hutchies’ team back again and congratulated Chris Stratford Smith’s team for winning the tenth place prize. No. 46862 46940 47007 47144 47389 47623 47777 48000 48171
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JUNE 2008
Cherbourg insight of the city
Paul, Kevin and Gene are pictured on the Iceworks site with Kara Touchie (CFMEU), Paul Williams (DETA) and Greg Zaleski and Matt Taylor from Hutchies. – Photo by Sara Moss.
FOLLOWING an offer from Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn, Cherbourg Council took the opportunity recently to give three of its carpentry apprentices a chance to experience work on large commercial sites. Hutchies organised with the Council for apprentices, Paul Williams, Kevin Salter and Gene Barret, to work for three weeks on the Police Barracks and Iceworks sites on which they had the chance to experience a range of commercial construction tasks such as formwork, steel-fixing, fit-out as well as to view the world from one of Hutchies’ tower cranes. The boys relished the experience as it gave them a new perspective on their trades which, to date, have largely centred around residential construction and maintenance.
In the beginning
DURING the lead up to Hutchies’ Centenary Celebrations during 2012, the Truth will take a look at some of the historical highlights during the company’s 100 years in the Australian construction industry. This issue records the arrival of English migrant, John Hutchinson, founder of Hutchinson Builders.
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New environmental learning experience THE Hutchinsolar is a new and innovative North Queensland solar power and sustainability education experience for school children and an eye-opener for adults. The nucleus of the experience is a new green building education centre based at Hutchies’ offices in Duckworth Street, Townsville. It is a great place for young people to learn about solar power, energy efficiency and other green building issues. But, more importantly, the young people can see hard evidence of the grown-ups developing skills, imagination and a commitment to create a better environmentally friendly future. The building which houses Hutchinsolar has a ground floor with a central hall, numerous small offices, storage space and tenants’ offices. The mezzanine level has a boardroom as well as the all-important
area which forms the heart of the green building education centre. The key environmental features of the building include: • reuse of an existing building, reducing the need for new construction materials; • solar power station which supplies 12 per cent of the building’s energy; • 100,000 litres of stored rainwater; • white roof to reduce solar heat absorption and minimise the need for air-conditioning; • maximum use of natural light to reduce lighting energy; • energy efficient air-conditioning. Other features include motion sensors and timers to switch lights on and off, individual offices airconditioned without cooling the remainder of the building, skylights to reduce the need for artificial light during daylight hours, metal shelves to prevent direct access of
Children enjoy the Huchinsolar Experience to learn about solar energy and energy efficient buildings and graduate with a Hutchinsolar Certificate. daylight while reflecting diffused sunlight into the building, energy efficient lighting systems at each desk, waterless urinals, water efficient shower roses, subsurface drip irrigation and solar hot water.
Scott Hutchinson said the Hutchinsolar Experience was a new sustainable Townsville learnscape and Hutchies would support the further development and use of the resource.
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THIS is the Manly State School showing additions during 1913 and the first known photograph of the handiwork of John Hutchinson. The builder won a contract to make additions to the existing school for the tender price of 915 pounds – considerably less than the competing tender of 987 pounds. Six months was allowed for contract completion. The job was to add another school
building – a wooden structure measuring 66ft x 25ft with 9ft wide verandahs and a teachers’ room to be connected to the existing building. A glazed removable partition divided the school into two well-ventilated and well-lit classrooms which were equipped with dual desks. Under the contract, lavatories were built and the area under the school was bitumened.
Bayside builder makes his mark which has stood the test of time JOHN (Jack I) Hutchinson, master builder and property developer, arrived from England by steamer with his wife, Ellen, and two young sons, John (Jack Jnr) and Eric, to start a new life in Australia in March, 1911. The family settled into the Brisbane bayside suburb of Lota in a rented house and Jack was quickly employed for his building skills by a local builder. Wasting no time getting himself established in the new land, early in 1912, Jack set up his own business, J. Hutchinson Builder and Contractor. The first recorded documentation of a successful bid for work came in 1912 when he was awarded a State Government contract on the Wynnum State School. From then on, the English builder specialised in the local area. Soon he had projects throughout the bayside suburbs and nearby islands of Moreton Bay, which included State Government contracts at Fort Lytton, Ormiston, Dunwich (Stradbroke Island), Sandgate and Bulimba. Jack Jnr left school in 1912, aged 14, and started as an apprentice with his father while studying estimating at the Central Technical College. Soon after he left school, Jack Jnr did much of the estimating at night after working and studying during the day. Eric followed the same path when he turned 14 in 1915. These early years indicate John
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Hutchinson Snr was enthusiastic in his quest for work. In less than 12 months of his arrival, he had found work to support his family, had developed a strong grasp on the local construction industry, had started his own business and was quoting on jobs and winning contracts. This was the beginning of what was to become Hutchinson Builders.
IN the light of the current financial climate and its flow-on effects on the property sector – primarily through higher finance costs and more rigorous valuations – Hutchies has been looking at how it can help clients to get their projects across the line. Clearly, the greatest contribution we can make is to ensure our pricing is lean and our programs are as tight as possible. I genuinely believe that Hutchies is already up to four or five per cent more competitive than the market, particularly in some sectors. We achieve this through a range of avenues, including our reputation for paying on time every time, which results in superior subcontractor and supplier support. However, our main advantage revolves around our tight preliminary structure – top quality Project Teams which are well organised and don’t need an army of hierarchy around them to get the job done. Yes – I’m talking about our people. We pay them well, but, in return, we expect them to get in and treat the projects as if they were their own.
Hutchies’ structure more resembles 23 autonomous builders, all taking on the responsibilities and obligations which come with operating their own businesses, rather than a large builder with 900 people turning over $1 billion a year and all operating under a centralised hierarchical top-down structure, like the majority of the large businesses in our industry. Nevertheless, we can improve a lot. At our recent Business Planning day in early May, our people identified a whole range of new initiatives aimed at driving costs down and I feel very certain our clients will be seeing the results flowing through in our cost plans and design development outcomes during what looks to be trying times over the immediate future. I would be interested to hear from clients, consultants and subbies, if anyone feels there are more initiatives we can implement to help drive down construction costs. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
OBITUARY
HUTCHIES is sad to announce the passing on April 1 of David John Skuse, an excellent tradesman who worked for Hutchies for many years. David always kept in touch and attended the company’s 95th birthday last year. He was in his 80th year and the dearly loved husband of Betty, loving father of Diana and Deborah, father-in-law of Geoff, grandfather of Daniel and Sarah, Tamara and Joel, Lauren and Brendan, Matthew (dec’d), James and Jayde and great-grandfather of Olivia, Claire and Indiana. David’s funeral was held on April 10.
Inspection time at the Barracks ANDREW Fraser, State Treasurer and local MP, recently inspected progress of the historic Barracks site at Petrie Terrace in Brisbane under construction by Hutchies. From left, Mr Fraser is shown with Scott Hutchinson and John Hassler, of client, Property Solutions / QMProperties, during the tour.
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New training model for our next-gen apprentices A NEW training agreement has been signed to provide flexible, onsite apprenticeship training to a new generation of building and construction apprentices – thanks to Hutchies. Hutchinson Builders and SkillsTech Australia, the State Government’s trade and technician skills institute, have signed a co-provider training agreement that will move apprentice training away from the traditional block-training model to a new, flexible and more apprentice and work focused model. SkillsTech Australia Managing Director, Steve Ghost, said he was enthusiastic about the new partnership and the opportunities it could deliver for apprentices, the company and the industry. “This more ‘task-based’ model will see up to 80 percent of the training delivered on the job,” said Mr Ghost. “We’re confident that this is the best way to support an expansion of Hutchinson’s current apprentice and trainee numbers from 170 up to 400 by the end of 2008.”
Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn, said he was optimistic the close working relationship between SkillsTech Australia and Hutchinson Builders would create something new and innovative. “This year Hutchies will celebrate 96 years in business,” said Mr Quinn. “This partnership with SkillsTech Australia will allow us to keep on growing our skills base for the next 96 years. “Each organisation is bringing to the equation what we do best. “With Hutchies’ capability, sites and mentors and SkillsTech Australia’s training and assessment expertise and resources, we’ve put together a great new system of training.” Third-year plumbing apprentice, James McDougall, said Hutchies’ apprentices were keen to get started in the new training environment. “I think it’s going to be great,” said James. “It caters more for individual apprentices and, because I’ve had previous experience in
From left, apprentice James McDougall, SkillsTech Australia Managing Director, Steve Ghost, and Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn, welcome the new apprenticeship training agreement. related trades, I’m confident I’ll be able to fasttrack my apprenticeship.” For more information visit www.skillstech.tafe.qld.gov.au
Apprentice and Cadet of the Year
The winners, Ben Evans and Rick Wallace, are shown with their awards and Managing Director, Greg Quinn, Hutchies’ patriarch, Jack Hutchinson, and Financial Director, Steve Norton.
BEN Evans has been named Hutchies’ Cadet of the Year and Rick Wallace is Hutchies’ Apprentice of the Year. More than 170 apprentices, cadets, their mentors and team leaders as well as subcontractor representatives cast their votes giving Ben and Rick their welldeserved new titles. The results were celebrated at a function at Hutchies’ headquarters and yard at Toowong . The afternoon featured a closely fought air hockey competition, good food, drinks, music and lucky door prizes. The winners were announced and presented with their traditional award of a quality esky, appropriately branded by Hutchies. The awards function moved to Ludo where guests and partners carried on the establishment’s fine tradition of pole dancing.
Seaspray surges forward
EMU PARK’S Seaspray Resort is being enhanced with the addition of 17 new units currently under construction by Hutchies. Guests at the resort have full access to The Rec Club Seaspray facilities – fully licensed Coco’s @ Seaspray restaurant, function and seminar rooms, gymnasium,
25m heated lap pool, resort pool, competition standard tennis courts, medical centre and pharmacy. The Seaspray holiday apartments are situated in the heart of the Seaspray Land Development, overlooking pristine beaches and the Keppel Islands just
minutes from Emu Park. The fully self-contained two level apartments are only minutes away from Central Queensland’s best fishing and tropical islands. The new apartments are scheduled for completion later this year. For more information visit www.seasprayliving.com.au
Chris’s crash scene was a work of art.
When Pro Hart meets Mad Max A CRASH site involving Hutchies’ Chris Hildebrant looked like a Mad Max scene by Pro Hart when his ute loaded with paint was rear-ended in the Queensland outback. Chris was on his way from Brisbane to Blackall working on the contract to construct housing for Queensland Health when he stopped at road works 5km east of Miles. A Nissan Patrol hit him from behind, exploding the load of paint and pushing him into oncoming traffic. The force of the impact knocked Chris unconscious and hurled pieces of his ute 150m down the road. Chris was transferred from Miles hospital to Toowoomba with suspected pelvic fracture and spinal injuries, but, after scans and X-rays, no injuries were found other than bruising. He spent a night in hospital under observation and was back at work a week later with a fresh load of paint.
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Teamwork cements new silo A NEW $14m concrete silo for Cement Australia has presented Hutchies with some new challenges. The unique structure is to be completed within a 10-month timeframe to coincide with the extension of Cement Australia’s existing Gladstone plant. The task consists of the construction of post-tensioned, reinforced concrete silo, measuring 27m in diameter and 55m high. It has a structural steel roof support system which includes fabricated beams 1600mm deep, which support a 150mm thick Bondek slab, all constructed 55m above the ground. Due to the time frame, the silo is being constructed using Slipform – a formwork system that continually climbs between 60mm and 300mm an hour and requires concrete and reinforcing to be placed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Something is not on the level here.
Co-ordinating more than 40 people to work efficiently for extended periods within a very confined workspace has been one of the bigger challenges. The project is also restricted by a small worksite. To overcome this and speed up construction, Hutchies is using another yard at Pinkenba to prefabricate the formwork and pour the precast panels. These are then delivered to site for installation with a mobile crane. The construction solutions are working well with the project on program schedule. Other projects for Cement Australia include a $5.2m laboratory test facilities and offices and a $1m extension to the existing administration office which will be the control hub for Cement Australia’s Sydney headquarters.
Search for greener pastures in Japanese ski snow fields HUTCHIES is seeking new development sites in the Niseko region of Japan’s Hokkaido Island, following the release of Alpen Views – its second ski resort in the area. The 26 apartments on seven floors, due for completion in September next year, are priced from $325,000 to $1.9m. Hutchies’ first ski resort in Niseko, the $23m Alpen Ridge, sold its entire stock of 31 apartments to Australian
and Hong Kong-based investors in just one day. Scott Hutchinson described the interest from foreign investors, particularly Australian, as phenomenal. “We are now actively seeking further sites in and around Niseko with a view of building on the success of the Alpen brand,” said Scott. As with Alpen Ridge, Japanese architect, Nikken Sekkei, will work with Brisbane-based Cottee Parker
Architects on Alpen Views. In the past four years, Niseko, popular for its light, dry powdery snow, has been overwhelmed with Australian holidaymakers. Occupancy is at 95 per cent and capital growth in the past four years has been up to 400 per cent. The region’s popularity with young Australian professionals has put pressure on ‘westernised accommodation’ often booked eight months in advance.
Sleepy town comes to a stop TRANQUIL Port Douglas in North Queensland came to a complete standstill recently when the only tower crane ever to be used in the Douglas district was bought back to earth. With work nearing completion on the Coconut Grove development, crane dismantlers took all day to take the million dollar machine apart. A 130 tonne mobile crane travelled from Cairns to take down the 11 tonne jib arm and to remove nine cement counter-balance blocks each weighing 2.5 tonnes. Hutchies’ crane manager, Peter Glover, said eight semi-trailers were used to transport the crane to Brisbane for servicing before it goes to work in Gladstone.
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Alpen Ridge under construction.
Airlie’s Whisper Bay is roaring along
WILD storms in the Whitsundays created havoc on the waters, with many boats washed ashore and wrecked, but work powered on at Whisper Bay at Airlie Beach, where the new resort is adding to the beauty of the local area.
Built environment on island paradise
WORK is continuing on schedule for new facilities on Heron Island, on the southern end of the Great Barrier Reef. Heron Island is a marine research station and an eco-resort, so all construction work needs to observe the island’s special environmental status. New facilities include four accommodation buildings, new laboratory and an educational facility all due for completion later this year.
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Dust held at bay in Redlands REDLAND Bay’s red soil is famous for growing vegetables, but it was a growing headache for Harry Whites’ crew during construction of the Arago Apartments, 39 prestige units on three levels with a car parking basement. Harry said the fine red dust of the Brisbane bayside suburb was always a problem during construction, but was minimised by constant watering down during the excavation processes. “A hard stand area for deliveries and path access helped,“ he said. “Covering of all floor and finished surfaces was essential, as was diligence in house keeping, to help keep these areas clean.” The team’s efforts paid off with a glowing thankyou to Harry and the crew from our client, Petrac’s representative, Wendy Earle. Wendy said she had worked on many projects over the years and she was impressed with the way Hutchies’ people conducted themselves on the site. She described them as “respectful, courteous and conscientious” and went on to say: “Evan Reid, Andrew Douglass, Ben Butler and young apprentice Andrew Taubman are to be applauded for their efforts while they were here. I realise that there were quite a few problems associated with the construction side of things and various trades were difficult to
source, however, these issues were overcome with professionalism and enthusiasm from the team. Having construction ongoing when sales are expected to be made at the same time is difficult to manage, however, the team was extremely patient with any requests I had and went out of their way to accommodate me.” A great effort from the team and a great result for Hutchies.
Up in smoke
Karate Kid
FEATURED in the previous edition of the Truth, Asa Bawaqa, Hutchies’ Tweed office Construction Manager Cadet is not only a great coconut tree climber, he also has a mean karate kick. He recently demonstrated his skill by apprehending an office prowler.
WHAT valuables do you grab from a burning building? Terry Wilson and wife Cherie had a learning experience while driving out to Longreach, when they noticed smoke in the back of the ute. They didn’t have time to grab his wallet and the ute was a write-off, but, thankfully, his Hutchies’ Undies were saved.
On the crest of a wave after 10 years
ALEX Seydel recently received his Ten Year Service Award of a Hutchies’ leather jacket. He also was presented with a surfboard as a bonus gift from the Tweed Office. He figures Victoria is about the only location he can use both at once.
Hutchies’ new 18 tonne franna in action at the Crane Yard at Yatala – Manager Peter Glover is at the wheel – hopefully!
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HUTCHIES’ friend, Gary Stevenson (aka Tommy Two Hearts), from North Queensland, has plenty of heart. Apart from actively raising funds to help others less fortunate than himself, Gary had been living with heart failure for the past 11 years and was waiting patiently on the heart transplant list. At 71 years of age, his friends were concerned his age could be a deterrent for the surgeons at St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney. But, no, in December last year, Gary was called for the transplant which went well. His procedure is called a ‘piggy back’ which means he has two hearts – and he is one of only two people in Australia with a piggy back heart. So this Travelling Undies shot by Hutchies’ site manager, Craig Ross, is truly unique.
BATMAN, eat you heart out .... Dave Tarantini in Niseko, Japan, in the first week of April with a nice show of snow.
LEGEND has it that a Canadian Mountie always gets his man, or woman, whichever the case may be. Recently, this Royal Canadian Mounted Moose got Peter Greenwood, North Bridge Crane Driver / Dogman and they made a lovely couple, with matching Hutchies’ undies in the wilds of Canada.
PAT Derrick, one of Hutchies’ Townsville site foremen, snowboarding in Austria in a man-kini and his Hutchies’ boxers.
SOME mothers do ‘ave ‘em and ‘ere’s one – Jack Bryce, principal of Urban Design, daydreaming about the beaches of sunny Queensland while on a holiday to Sun Peaks and Big White, in Canada.
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LUKE Watson discovered a true believer at the 2007 Round and Round Festival supported by Hutchies. For those wanting to explore the possibilities this year, don’t miss what promises to be one of the biggest festivals of 2008.
MATT Taylor, one of Hutchies’ apprentice development coordinators, with some crayfish after diving in Tasmania.
LEFT: ALAN Hoult, from Airlie Beach, added to the colour of the Great Barrier Reef recently, when he went diving in his Hutchies’ Undies during holidays around the Whitsunday islands.
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Charity effort
SOMEWHERE in Marrakech, Morocco, there is a snake charmer wearing Hutchies’ Undies, thanks to the generosity and quick thinking of David Scott, project partner, Wincam Property. After having his photo taken with a taipan in the Djemaa el Fna Square, the discussion turned to money and the snake charmer expressed an interest in Hutchies’ Undies. David was quick to spot a deal and traded the undies instead of cash. He figured, as he got the Undies for free and had a spare pair for future photo opportunities, he was on a winner.
The team from the Toowoomba office who helped fundraise for AEIOU, an autism awareness charity.
Fox hunting Fox hunting takes on a whole new meaning.
Building a career
Swashbucklers on boat cruise
Welcome to Australia
STEVEN Kourevelis’ son Mihali already knows what he wants to be when he grows up. At a kiddies’ career expo at prep school many kids turned up as super heroes and Australian idols, but Mihali declared he wanted to be a “builder working for Hutchies”. He received loud applause when he made the announcement on stage.
Members of the Ladies’ Social Club doing what they do best .... being social.
Meet Hutchies’ newest Australian, Paulo Alves Valente, nationalised on Australia Day, pictured with Gold Coast Mayor, Ron Clarke.
THE Ladies’ Social Club trip this year was a P&O Cruise on board the Sun Princess from Sydney to Brisbane with lots of mayhem in between. Sixteen members flew to Sydney on the Saturday morning and boarded the Sun Princess
Hospitality knows no bounds HUTCHIES’ specialist crew, along with Project Leaders Architects, attended for the first time the recent Hospitality Trade Show on the Gold Coast to sell their skill and know-how to potential customers in the gaming, entertainment and hospitality industries. As well as some good leads, the team contracted some sore heads after the hard work and a few late nights value managing in the bar.
that evening. The cruise was over two nights full of singing, dancing, drinking, bingo and lots of mischief, followed by sore heads and swaying bodies when the ship docked at the Port of Brisbane on the Monday morning.
Chip off the old block
NICHOLAS Dopper, Services Design Manager in the Berlese team, reckons his two and a half year old daughter, Lucia, could have a future in the construction industry. He said Lucia likes to dress up in his work clothes and orders him around. Sounds like foreman material, only far too pretty.
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Farnorha Nursing Home – Stage II Works
Job Value: $10.5m Job Description: Two-storey extension to existing high dependency/special care unit, including nurses’ facilities, pan rooms, dining rooms and kitchens, lounges, 60 bedrooms with private ensuites, lift, separate laundry extension works and extensive refurbishment works to the existing nursing home. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
Paul de Jong Peter Singleton Andy Charnley Chris Hattingh Peddle Thorp ARUP
James Cook University – Tropical Medicine Mosquito Research
Job Value: $1.3m Job Description: Masonry block, concrete and structural steel laboratory building including adjoining fully meshed screened structures for the scientific research of mosquitos. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul De Jong Greg Hampton Peter Eberhardt Chris Hattingh Power Graham & Dempsey Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Moller Consulting Pty Ltd Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . McPherson, MacLean, Wargon, Chapman Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smithfield Electrics
Genesis Leisure Centre
Job Value: $2,017,200 Job Description: New construction of a leisure centre with gym, club room and pool for residents of the Genesis residential estate, Coomera. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Alex Seydel Jon-Paul Floyd Luke Chapman Steve Kourevelis MPS Architects Alliance Design Group
Aspex – Gladstone
Job Value: $17m Job Description: Six-level apartment block, with 36 apartments including four top floor penthouses. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Chris Lucas Geoff Kampf Danny Charlesworth Archibett Robert Bird Group Kevin R Sheather
Noosa Heads SLSC
Job Value: $7,029,000 Job Description: Extension and refurbishment to Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving
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Club in Hastings St, Noosa Heads. The project includes the addition of basement parking and new surf club and social facilities levels which double the size of the existing club. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dave Smythe Dave Smythe Bernie Freimuth Michael Michell Middap Ditchfield SP Consulting Engineers Cushway Blackford Burnett Lynch MRP
Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre, Toowoomba
Job Value: $5.4m Job Description: Extension works to the existing Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre. Project will be undertaken in two stages to provide an additional 3500sqm of retail area. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Elect./Mechanical & Fire Firm: . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Craig Gooderham Damien Hall Matt Nielsen Ben Adams POA Architects Larkin Teys Consulting DMA Consulting Coffey Projects
Brown, Nolan and Watt Offices
Job Value: $1.4m Job Description: Construction of twostorey commercial office facility in Warwick comprising approximately 700sqm of net lettable floor area, located on New England Highway. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Martin Helisma Robert Gooderham Robert Weymouth Danny Charlesworth Creative Drafting and Design Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Osborn Lane Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chilton Woodward & Associates
YWCA Accommodation – Toowoomba
Job Value: $250,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of
Dolphin Suites ... 42 two and three-bedroom luxury apartments over eight levels valued at $15.4million. existing budget accommodation facility. Works involve new internal fit-out of accommodation areas to ensure compliance of current statutory and regulatory requirements. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Matt Nielsen Shaun Spry Greg Inwood Danny Charlesworth
Dolphin Suites Job Value: $15.4m Job Description: Construction of 42 two and three-bedroom luxury apartments over eight levels. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical / Fire / Mechanical: . .
Michael Crock Anthony Waugh Peter Higgins Mick Connolly Brad Read Design P/L Whybird & Partners Cushway Blackford & Associates Hydraulic Design Firm: . . . . . . . David Richards & Associates
YHA Backpackers Hostel Job Value: $13,616,445 Job Description: Demolition of the existing backpackers accommodation and the construction of a new five-storey backpackers hostel in Roma Street, Brisbane. Hutchies’ T/Leader & Proj Mngr: Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Simon Spittle Eric Lynch Graeme Smith TVS Partnership Alliance Design
Cement Australia – Lab Test Facilities And Offices
Job Value: $5,218,268 Job Description: Extensions and alterations to the existing Cement Australia bagging store to form new laboratory test facilities and offices. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simon Spittle Kurt Peele Bree Hoek Jamie Washington Graeme Smith Harvey Property Consultants DEQ Saunders Swaan Engineers J.B Goodwin Midson & Partners Sentinel Industries
Boral Plasterboard
Job Value: $2.8m Job Description: New regional offices and amenities facility. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Hydraulic Design Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Simon Spittle Paul Ross Des Tan Trent Boyle Graeme Smith Archimages Architecture Ardill Payne & Partners South East Steel Framing Neil Blair and Associates WFM Electrical
Cement Australia – Clyde Office Extension
Job Value: $985,000 Job Description: The project consists of a 240sqm extension to the existing
Gladstone’s Aspex six-level apartment block, with 36 apartments including four top floor penthouses.
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administration office. It will serve as the control hub for Cement Australia’s Sydney headquarters and involves the demolition of the existing building and the construction of two new slabs and the associated structure. The program is based on 26 weeks construction with works due for completion in August. Hutchies is carrying out a number of the trade works directly including ground slabs, walls and trusses and internal fit-out. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Proj. Mngr & Admin: . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Personnel: . . . . .
Brian Hood Peter Ciantar Craig Brace Steve Brace, Brent Kendall, Daniel Dickinson Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Stephen Brown
Scott St Luxury Apartments, Kangaroo Point Job Description: The project consists of 12 ultra luxury apartments with huge floor plates, spectacular views and the finest fittings and finishes available. The façade design features cantilevered balconies, butterfly roof design and curtain wall glass lanterns which face the CBD. A sculpture, on the east face, is set to become a landmark. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm:
Harry White Andrew Douglass Steve Wicks Jackson Teece Connel Wagner
Norman Park Residence Job Value: $1.5m Job Description: Two-storey river front home renovation and extension. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jimbour House via Dalby ... renovations include a new kitchen block. after kitchen demolition and renovation of an existing bedroom into the house scullery. Other minor works including pool fencing and main house air conditioning.
James Loveday Marie Loveday Michael Welsby James Loveday Ceccato Hall & Associates Structural Engineering Firm: . . CLA Consultants (Brian Norris) Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . MB Electrical Landscaping & external works: . Place Design
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jimbour House (via Dalby)
Greenbank and Southpine SVC
Job Value: $1.3m Job Description: Works include construction of new kitchen block and visitors’ toilet block, both separate to the main house, and demolition of the existing kitchen joined to the rear of the main house. Renovation of the rear verandahs
Robert Weymouth Shaun Spry Gavin Wilkie Ben Adams John Walsh Associates
Job Value: $4m Job Description: Civil works, control building and foundations for Siemens and PowerLink at Greenbank and Southpine for the two static VAR compensators. Hutchies is working for Siemens with Power Link as the P.C.
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Proj. Mngr & Admin: . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Neil McLeod Terry Wilson/Mike Tickner Trevor Bruiners GHD Architecture P/L GHD Architecture P/L GHD Architecture P/L Siemens
Hayman Island – Staff Accomm. Refurbishment Job Value: $3m Job Description: Refurbishment of staff accommodation on Hayman Island providing separate amenities to each. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Anthony Prior Paul Pereira Russell Glass Robert Rea Gary Hunt Architects
Jupiters Casino, Townsville
Job Value: $970,929 Job Description: Refurbishment of existing staff amenities and construction of new outside staff deck. Works involve demolition and refurbishment of existing staff facilities including staff lounge and café and construction of a new external timber staff deck with glazed balustrade. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Project Managers:. . . . . . . . . . .
Noel O’Brien Colin Kennard Brian Bedding Alex Long Planpac International P/L STP Consultants Impero Management Group
Anzac Lodge Units RSL – Stage 4
Job Value: $384,000 Job Description: Three units and bus bay to service the accommodation needs of veterans while in the Townsville area. Total ground floor area of the additional units is 190sqm and the construction period is expected to be 18 weeks. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pierre Kessler David Christoffersen Kody Blackburn Pierre Kessler Project Leaders Qantec McWilliam Air Conditioning Engineers
Meridien Marinas – Horizon Shores
Job Value: $14m to date Job Description: Boat storage facility and retail. The development, as a whole, will total $500m. D5 and D4 are finished boat storage sheds with the construction to start on D3 and J1-D8. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
An aerial view of Meridien Marinas at Horizon Shores.
Simon Spittle Kurt Peele Bree Hoek Hugh Creedy Graeme Smith Burns Design Architecture Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Morgan Consulting Engineers Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Property Technologies
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Horseman spurred on by gold
Barefoot celebration
The Cairns Barefoot Bowls Social Club night out was an extra special event recently for member Mitch McDonald, pictured bowling, who celebrated completion of his carpentry apprenticeship.
Tony with his Golden Spurs trophy. HUTCHIES led the list of sponsors at the recent Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft. The three-day event featured $15,000 in prize money and trophies for competitors, as well as meals, bar and entertainment for spectators. The annual Pig Races also were run in support of the Proston State School Agricultural Department. The Hutchinson Builders and R.W. Joiners Novice Draft had a total value of $8,350 in prize money, as well as the Golden Spurs Trophy. Winner of the event was Tony Mortimer, of Gayndah.
Top performance in water polo THE Gold Coast Women’s Polo team, sponsored by Hutchies, won the Queensland Country State Water Polo titles held at Kawana at the Sunshine Coast in February, defeating Sunshine Coast 5-2 in the Gold Medal play-off. Twelve team members went on to make the Queensland squad to compete in the Australian Country Water Polo Championships.
Master pools his talent
CHINESE New Year celebrations were held on and off the water with the Year of the Rat Regatta hosted by the Brisbane River Dragons. The Dragons used the day of social and serious racing to raise funds to help them travel to Malaysia in August.
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Year of the Rat Regatta Head coach, Gary Quarterman, said the regatta was the main fundraising event to help offset the costs of competing in the world championships.
As one of Australia’s fastest growing sports, Dragon racing requires participants to work together as a team while developing strength and endurance.
MASTERS swimmer, Dennis Lee Sye, crossed the finish line and passed his target of $10,000 at a recent Atherton charity swim to help the Carinya Home for the Aged. The 72-year-old veteran decided to take to the pool for charity and was spurred on by an early pledge from Hutchies. “I want to thank Hutchies because without them it wouldn’t have happened,” said Dennis. Hutchies’ Paul De Jong joined other sponsors poolside with Carinya residents to cheer the veteran to victory as he swam 2500m in the one-hour aerobic event.
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Congratulations to Nathan and Belinda Burden on the birth of their first child. Little Jackson was so excited about meeting his folks that he decided to enter the world ahead of schedule on February 3, giving mum and dad a surprise. Louise and Adam welcomed Riley James Talbot into the world. Proud mum and dad, Zina and Mario, with baby boy, Marco Vincent Cavallo.
HATCHED & MATCHED Grace Mangano was born April 28 to Sam and Sonja. Terry Wilson with his two new grandchildren, Jackson Glenn Deathridge and Charlie Louise Wilson. Terry is the second of three Wilson generations who have worked at Hutchies.
Makayla Hazel Floyd first born to Jon-Paul and Lisa Floyd.
Steven Priest and Andrea Kerr married in March at the Tuscany Wine Estate, Pokolbin, in the Hunter Valley, before honeymooning in Thailand.
EVEN on her wedding day, Christine Stainlay, was thinking about Hutchies and slipped a pair of Undies under her dress when she married Darcy Steinhardt in March near Murwillumbah before honeymooning on Lord Howe Island. The weather on the day was perfect and guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been to.
Julian, Kerrie and Eliza French have welcomed Ryan to the family.
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Footballers kick butt
West Centenary Women’s Rugby League team won the 2007 Grand Final in convincing style against West Mitchelton with a 20-16 full-time score.
The Hutchinson Builders Queensland Country Heelers squad proudly wear their Hutchies’’ Undies in the lead up to the Australian Rugby Shield.
Hutchies’ Heelers form their pack DARLING Downs provided nine of the 32 players named in the Hutchinson Builders Queensland Country Heelers squad to contest the Australian Rugby Shield tournament. Seven players came from each of the Cairns and Townsville districts, with five from the Gold Coast and four from the Sunshine Coast. The squad was announced following the completion of the 2008 Hutchinson Builders Country Championships and Outback Country Championships.
The Australian Rugby Shield is a national competition that provides regional teams with a regular schedule to compete against each other at a higher level of competition than would normally be possible in their individual states or territories. The Queensland squad had a five-day training camp on the Gold Coast and played trial matches against two Queensland university sides before selectors named the 22 players to contest the Australian Rugby Shield.
Toowoomba races on a winner Matt shows his true colours IT was minus 4 degrees outside the Chinese National Aquatic Centre when Matt Helm took part in the World Cup, which was an Olympic test event and an opportunity for him to show off his national colours – Hutchies’ black and blue! Hutchies is helping Matt with sponsorship grants to achieve his goal in making the Australian team for the Beijing Olympics later this year.
Kate Peters, Rob Weymouth, Karen Moore, Leisa McMahon-Kelly at the race track.
Thankyou sign for Hutchies at St Saviour’s Primary School.
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HUTCHIES was a winner at the St Saviour’s Primary School/St Patrick’s Charity Race Day held in Toowoomba during March. Hutchies was the major sponsor and the money raised went to help Prize Hutchies’ T-Shirt Hutchies’ Undies Tape measure Hand Sander Hutchies’ Cap Hutchies’ G-string Paint brush set Hutchies’ T-Shirt
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
Healthy prognosis at North Lakes Precinct NORTH Lakes Health Precinct, a $24 million design and construct project for the State Government, in north Brisbane, is currently running ahead of schedule and is due for completion in March next year. Hutchies won the facility for Q Health at tender and the project will bring a comprehensive and integrated range of health services together on one site. These include community health care, primary health care, specialists, and, courtesy of a Federal Government commitment, outpatient services, including renal dialysis. By 2016, it is expected that the North Lakes Health Precinct will be servicing a population of more than 120,000 in North Lakes and surrounding suburbs including
Jack on the mend SCOTT Hutchinson regrets to advise that Jack had a minor stroke while playing golf with wife, June, on Sunday, August 25. Scott said Jack was taken to The Wesley Hospital where he had emergency treatment. “But the scan showed surgery was not required,” said Scott. “Jack has made a complete physical recovery, except for minor speech impairment, from which he is expected to recover over the next few weeks.”
Burpengary, Narangba, Deception Bay, Griffin, Mango Hill, Dakabin, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Lawnton and Petrie. Hutchies’ Toowoomba office team leader, Robert Weymouth, said the North Lakes and Surrounds Health Partnership Precinct reflected Q Health’s current strategic thinking in providing medical services for communities. In announcing the new project, Health Minister Stephen Robertson said the new health centre would ensure the government could provide the best health services for the fast growing community to the north of Brisbane. “The centre will give local residents access to all their health needs at one location providing a one-stop shop for local health services,” said Mr Robertson.
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North Lakes Health Precinct.
“It will have purpose built clinical areas and consultation rooms, multi service rooms, education areas, therapy and rehabilitation areas, purpose built pregnancy and early years areas. “This new development will ensure the region has the health infrastructure to manage future growth and will also improve community access to health services.” Mr Robertson said the new centre would address the increasing need for chronic disease management and preventative health care. “The service will involve a partnership between numerous parties including government, nongovernment, and private sector bodies,” he said. “The centre has been specifically designed to support new
models of care which reflect the latest thinking in promoting good health, managing chronic disease and reducing the need for hospital treatment through early intervention. “Patients will see doctors, specialists, and allied health professionals as close to their homes as possible. When necessary, patients will be able to progress from one service to the other in a coordinated sequence without the need for long-term appointments or additional travel.” Mr Robertson said he also welcomed Federal Labor’s commitment to provide $7 million towards the construction of a dedicated renal dialysis unit at the North Lakes Health Precinct. Hutchies’ administrator at North Lakes is Daniel Cooper.
New gateway to the Great Barrier Reef
The classic colonial design of Port of Airlie will work with the local environment and feature wide verandahs, shutters, high pitched roofs and natural timber.
PORT of Airlie, at Airlie Beach, in the Whitsunday Passage, is poised to become the new gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. The $500 million project by Meridien will be a world class destination with a luxury international hotel, residential apartments, oceanfront homes, public boardwalk, retail and commercial centre, ferry and cruise terminal and marina. At the moment, Port of Airlie is a construction site with Golding completing the civil works contract which began in 2007 with reclamation of Muddy Bay to create the marina. Hutchies, which worked with Meridien at Horizon Shores Marina on the Gold Coast, will go on site when the civil works are complete. While 20 workers are on site currently, that number will increase to 300 when construction of buildings starts. Port of Airlie is the first tourism development in Queensland to be approved under
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Port of Airlie new gateway
All material excavated from the marina site is being recycled to reduce the need for imported product and to minimise the impact of construction on the Airlie Beach township.
...From Page One Australia’s Environmental Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) 1999. Its design, by architect Gary Hunt, will make it an international destination unequalled on the Australian coast. When the Queensland Government was looking for solutions to the Airlie Beach area, Meridien came forward with a concept that included 141 luxury resort hotel suites, 4,000 sqm of retail space, a world-class 240-berth marina and 365 residential or tourist apartments. Meridien managing director, Russell McCart, said the project had been eight years in the planning and the exhaustive environmental research and hard work was beginning to pay dividends. “No major development has ever come through such scrutiny. Port of Airlie has passed two dozen approval processes in all three tiers of government and has the overwhelming support of the Airlie Beach community. None of that was easy, it all had to be earned,” said Mr McCart.
He said that confidence in Port of Airlie was so strong that all apartments in Stage One were sold before being released to the public. As well as facilities for owners and guests, Port of Airlie will have features to be enjoyed by the local community, including public parks, picnic areas, a boardwalk, carparking, a town square, boat ramps and beaches. A major feature of the development will be a massive swimming pool on the podium level with a large glass wall so swimmers can see through to the Coral Sea and visitors can look up into the pool from reception. When complete, Port of Airlie will boost the local tourism and employment economy by as much as $50 million. In addition to tourism dollars, Port of Airlie will create more than 500 full-time positions in its marina, hotel, apartments and shops, all of which is estimated to be worth $20 million to the local economy each year.
Managing Director
EVEN though Hutchies has grown significantly over the past few years, particularly our capacity to handle multiple large high-rise projects at any given time, we have never departed from our “bread and butter”. We pride ourselves in being able to handle any type and size of project regardless of its location. For example, currently we are in the Brisbane CBD working on four office towers ranging in height from nine to 47 levels; large mixed use projects in upper Queen Street, Roma Street, Southbank and Springfield totalling $260 million in value; finishing a $100 million residential complex at Airlie Beach; and have another 60 projects scattered throughout the eastern seaboard. Our smallest project at the moment is a new set of stairs at a residence in Graceville and we have numerous others not much bigger at Logan Soccer Club ($150,000) and maintenance to St Vincents in Toowoomba ($100,000). Despite the perception, Hutchies’ average project size in 2007/08 was $2.9 million. We have teams that are geared for minor maintenance and others which can handle anything that comes along. We simply allocate the right team to the right sized project for the right client. That’s the formula to our success. Clearly, with more than 1000 employees, we have a lot of mouths to feed, but, more importantly, we have a diversity of talent that can handle almost anything. We’re not sure where the market is taking us with the current shift
in the financial world. A couple of projects that we were hoping for didn’t get off the ground for funding reasons, but they have been replaced by other projects. As a safeguard, we have diversified further and are tendering on much more government work and have expanded into the civil and mining sectors, including the establishment of workers’ villages in remote areas. This strategy will ensure we look after the great people we have on board. We are determined to remain competitive regardless of what sector of the industry we are working in, or the state of the market. If we have to work out of the back of a ute, as we are doing on one industrial building at the moment to compete with a single person operator, then that’s what we do. However, where we come into our own is with our purchasing power. With a billion dollar a year turnover, our buying power is enormous. Add to that our capacity to throw our own cranes, scaffold and other plant and equipment at the jobs, we can win any job against any contractor. I know that’s a big statement, but it’s true. Having a wonderfully strong balance sheet and being debt free really is the icing on the cake during times like we are currently enduring. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Innovation in Workplace Health and Safety
Internal Linings plasters the opposition
HUTCHIES has been recognised for its high workplace health and safety standards as winner of the Innovation in Workplace Health and Safety category of the Sunshine Coast Regional Housing and Construction Awards for the White Shells project. White Shells is a $23.5 million, design and construct 48 luxury apartment building at Marcoola. Hutchies’ other major projects on the Ken Green (Nambour WH&S) Sunshine Coast include Breeze, a $30 and Hutchies’ Michael Crocker with the WH&S award. million 96-unit residential complex at Coolum; The Dolphin Suites Apartments, valued at $15.5 million at Caloundra; and a $3.6 million office development at Peregian Beach.
HUTCHINSON Internal Linings has won numerous awards for work at the Anthony Johns Group Emporium Hotel complex in Fortitude Valley. Team leader, Peter Blain, accepted the latest accolade which was the QMBA Brisbane Housing and Construction “Trade Contractor – Drywall Plastering and Partitioning” Award for 2008. Keith Robinson and Les Davis were the site supervisors on the project. Currently, Les Davis and his team are finishing off another Searle Balladone project at 308 Queen Street for Consolidated ProperPeter Blain (right) accepts ties. This has been judged for “Excellence in the QMBA award. Plastering – Heritage and Restoration 2008”. Works in the old NAB building involved the painstaking task of recreating the finish and detail of the past and is a credit to all involved.
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HUTCHIES received major recognition at the recent Australian Having established Institute of Building Awards of a relationship with Excellence. Awards and recipients included: Hutchinson Builders Barry Butterworth – Profeson previous building sional Excellence Award (Residential Construction $10m – $50m) and upgrade projects, for O’Reilly’s Mountain Bowers; Paul De Jong – Professional O’Reilly’s had strong Excellence Award (Commercial faith in the company’s Construction $10m – $50m) for Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walk, ability to execute the Innisfail; Harry White – High Commenvillas project. dation (Commercial Construction $10m$50m) for Calamvale Central Shopping Centre. The O’Reilly’s project involved unique challenges to build 48 eco-villas and a lifestyle conference centre and spa in an isolated location surrounded Artist’s impression of O’Reilly’s Mountain Villas. by World Heritage listed rainforest in the Gold Coast to develop a comprehensive construction environmental develhinterland. Barry Butterworth said the opment plan to ensure the highest award gave particular acknowl- in building standards throughout edgement to the degree of diffi- the project. Mr O’Reilly said he was delighted culty in working in such a sensitive environment and to design with the quality of the $34 million and logistics innovations such as development and was pleased the cutting down the size of materials unique nature and standard of the project had been recognised by the for transportation. O’Reilly’s managing director, AIB judges, along with the profesShane O’Reilly, said that having sionalism of Hutchinson Builders established a relationship with as the principal contractor. “We are extremely pleased Hutchinson Builders on previous building and upgrade projects, he with the quality of workmanship had strong faith the the company’s and believe the villas have been ability to execute the villas project, finished to the highest standard while they worked together delivering a premium product that
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Hutchies at the AIB Awards. is also environmentally friendly,” he said. “Appreciating the luxury of spacious and comfortable accommodation, owners and guests can be secure in knowing the environment has not been sacrificed to create their creature comforts and the AIB award provides further acknowledgement of this outstanding achievement.” Throughout the project, vegetation clearing and earthworks were minimised to protect site stability. Stormwater treatment and sediment and erosion control objectives were incorporated in site management, while high standards of waste management were also employed. Eco-sensitive construction
involved minimising movement of heavy machinery and the amount of scaffolding and equipment set up on site. Up to 90 workers were required during the peak building period, with some accommodated on site and others taken in daily in troop carriers. Hutchies’ construction manager, Len White, was up to the task after 34 years’ experience on large and unusual isolated building projects throughout Queensland. The development has expanded the ecotourism appeal of the Gold Coast region, offering stylish selfcontained accommodation that maintains the same priceless views which captivated the original O’Reilly mountain pioneers.
Another award for mountain villas
Toowoomba in awards line-up THE QMBA Awards also recognised Toowoomba for Bunnings Warehouse Toowoomba, Trilogy Apartments and Pittsworth Community Centre. Pictured is Hutchies’ team member Matt Nielsen with Geoff Kampf receiving the QMBA award for Trilogy Apartments.
Hutchies Team with project manager Vince Corry & his wife Mimi at the QMBA Awards night. THE O’Reilly’s Mountain Villas project also has been acknowledged for its outstanding construction and environmental achievements by the Queensland Master Builders Association. The project was recognised as
a regional winner in two categories – Tourism and Hospitality Facilities ($6m – $25m) and Innovation in Environmental Management. The project is now a finalist in the State Awards.
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Spire for Springfield
HUTCHIES topped off the Springfield Tower Office Development Project in style, with the installation of a telecommunications spire, which is the first of its kind in the Springfield area. The spire was fabricated in four pieces, with each piece being hot dipped galvanised and welded together to form one length at Taringa Steel’s workshop at Sumner Park. After fabrication and prior to delivery to site, Telstra installed their telecommunications equipment. Early in the morning of July 25, the 24m, four-tonne spire was transported to the Springfield site. With the aid of two mobile cranes, the spire was hoisted into place and fixed in position, 40m above Sinnathamby Boulevard. While the installation process was lengthy, it went to plan and without any major difficulties. Congratulations to those involved from Taringa Steel, Hanchard Cranes and the Hutchies’ crew on Springfield Towers.
PETER Murphy with members of Ski Japan on a recent site visit to Hutchinson’s Alpen Ridge development in Niserko, Japan. Ski Japan will be the building managers of the 31 unit complex. Work commences on Alpen Views, the second Hutchinson’s development in the area, late 2008.
Two heads better than one at Trinity BEN McCarthy and Don O’Rorke on site at Hutchies’ Albert Street project. Mr McCarthy is CEO of the Brisbane based property company, Trinity, and Mr O’Rorke is the former principal of Consolidated Properties, now part of Trinity. He is chairman of the subsidiary and also a major shareholder in Trinity.
Whisper Bay roaring
Neat work at Jimbour House
THE $100 million Whisper Bay tourism project under construction by Hutchies at Airlie Beach is nearing completion. The complex, adjacent to the Abel Point Marina, is a landmark development incorporating a range of threebedroom apartments, villas, townhouses and luxury penthouses. Hutchies is working alongside developer, Rory O’Brien Development Group; architects, P49 Deesign Woodhead International; and Scape.
HUTCHIES’ tidy work on renovations at historic Jimbour House on the Darling Downs has won the praise of housekeeper, Sandra Hansen. Sandra wrote to Hutchies complimenting the construction team on being “professional and gentlemanly in every way”. “Throughout the whole process it has been an absolute pleasure to have them around and I can’t thank them enough for making it as painless as it has been,” she said. “I would like to wish them all the best in whatever they do and again thankyou, thankyou, thankyou.”
HUTCHIES’ is not only providing opportunities for its own apprentices to complete their senior education, but also is using its material to support a small group of trial schools and Australian Technical Colleges. At a recent workshop, teachers from these schools and colleges were given the opportunity to share and discuss the curriculum materials developed by Hutchies in conjunction with the Queensland Studies Authority and Construction Skills Queensland. The senior English, Maths and Science subjects have been redesigned around the building and construction industry to make more sense to those students who have construction careers in mind.
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A TRIAL training program for
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Hutchies apprenticee update carpentry apprentices to improve their traditional carpentry skills will get underway after Hutchies received funding for the scheme. Some apprentices who work on commercial sites may not always get the opportunity to hone their woodworking skills. An Upfront Training Program is being trialled where 18 apprentices are being shipped off progressively to Heron Island, where the University of Queensland Research facility is being renovated. This project has a great deal of traditional woodwork activities,
such as flooring, roofing, doors and windows, which will give young first and second year apprentices intensive skills development under the watchful eyes of their mentor, Neville Langer, and Apprentice Development Coordinator, Paul Read. After Heron Island, apprentices return to head office in Brisbane to undergo a week of personal development training in areas such as financial management, defensive driving, fitness, interpersonal skills and nutrition. The first group tried their hand at cooking nutritious but economical meals, such as chicken pie and lamb casserole, and invited managing director, Greg Quinn, to lunch to sample their handiwork. The trial is being funded by Construction Skills Queensland which is assessing the success of
this and other projects in speeding the development of basic trade skills. Feedback from our apprentices and their site mentors has been positive and the lessons learned are being applied to other Hutchies’ sites.
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RECENTLY Hutchies assisted Pine Rivers State High School with its Doorways to Construction (D2C) program by providing a mobile site office to be renovated at Hutchies’ expense. This project will give students, who are studying the Certificate I in Construction, valuable experience in practical construction skills and provide future candidates for the Hutchies’ apprentice program – those who have the attitude and aptitude necessary to be future leaders in Hutchies.
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Dave Smythe and snake charmer.
Tree change for sea snake
Office celebrations. CAIRNS recently celebrated the opening of their new office.
Clean Team to the rescue
IT’S all hands to the pump in an emergency, but it was all hands to the brooms, mops and vacuums the night before the recent Central Commercial Building D hand-over, in Townsville. When the cleaner decided the job was too difficult, the Central Hutchies’ team pulled together to complete the job in the late hours of the night. Impressed with their efforts, they celebrated a job well done with a few coldies and pizza, then home to bed, ready for another bright and early start next morning.
THE sign said it all – “unauthorised persons keep out” – and that included this three-metre carpet snake which shared the building site at the Noosa Surf Life Saving Club with the Hutchies’ team during a major rebuilding program. When the time came for work to be done on his patch, the local snake catcher was called in to oversee the eviction of the slippery tenant from his waterfront home. But this story has a happy ending, with the snake last seen heading from a sea change to a tree change in the Noosa Forest Reserve.
Three cheers for the Hutchies’ Clean Team – Graham Laggan, Jim Gutteridge, Ian Cairns, Beau Harvey, Eddie Pye, Nathan James, Kim McGrath, Matt Whitby, James Greensill, Nathan Harris and Andrew Mitchell.
Scaffold builds a good reputation
Checking out the money trail To see where all the money goes, Accounts/Payroll team members had a recent site visit to the 53 Albert Street, Brisbane.
Short cuts to new hair style IT seems Hutchies’ team members can turn their hands to almost any job on site ... including hairdressing. Apprentice, Corey Chesterman, is shown getting the chop from hairdresser, Jay Archer, from YHA (Stage II) Project. Before and after shots show Jay’s creative genius at work and the result of Corey’s trust in his hairdresser.
Hastings St Visitor & Info Centre AN artist’s impression of the new Hastings Street Visitor and Information Centre at Noosa, currently under construction by Hutchies. The Centre, operated by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council, will be complemented by public amenities and a walkway.
(From left) Tim McGregor, Simon Penhaligon, Darren Lovell and Ross Durey prepare for a site barbecue to celebrate Hutchies’ 3000th scaffold milestone. HUTCHIES’ Scaffold congratulated Darren Lovell, Ross Durey and other team members at the Bundall Corporate Centre on the Gold Coast on receiving the division’s 3000th scaffold delivery. Everyone celebrated the latest scaffold milestone in the traditional manner, with presentation of meat and beer for a site barbecue. Tim McGregor thanked all teams and sites for their ongoing support and said he looked forward to working with everyone in the future.
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UNDIES
IT was “bula” from Shane Kay wearing his Hutchies’ Undies as boardshorts to add a bit of class to a P&O Cruise to Savusavu in Fiji.
SERIAL Hutchies’ Undies adventurer, John Mason, is back, sharing a special moment with his Oriental travelling companion on a cruise to Alaska.
JANET Close and Wayne Herrick were among the crowd who enjoyed a day out at the Townsville May Day celebrations. Wayne’s shorts should have eliminated him from featuring in Hutchies’ Undies page, but his VB can and CFMEU t-shirt saved the day.
ALLISON and Barb, from reception at the Heritage Lodge in Charters Towers, were sent a complete range of Hutchies’ Undies fashion garments as thanks for returning lost property to Hutchies. CATRIONA Rowntree hopped CHRIS Stephenson’s Hutchies’ Undies proved a real The girls said that, out of consideration for Truth into her Hutchies’ Undies for a hit with the locals during his visit to the Neste Oil readers, particularly the impressionable young- tour of the sights on a visit to Rally Finland 2008. Pity they don’t have the same South Australia. attraction for him at home in Oz. sters and faint-hearted oldies, they chose not to wear the g-strings!
AGEING rock ‘n’ roll fans enjoyed a reunion at the Roskilke Rock Festival in Denmark. From left, Cher, Pink, Clint Eastwood, Clark Kent and Deborah Harry. MARGARITA Lopez was a finalist in the Spanish Gymnastic Team for Beijing Olympics but was disqualified for being out of team uniform. Hutchies has lodged an official complaint.
JACK Kinnaman was snapped in his Hutchies’ Undies riding chaps while attending the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Conference, at Half Moo Resort, in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Outback Spectacular
THERE was a great turn out for the Social Club’s visit to the Outback Spectacular on the Gold Coast. More than 200 people attended and a couple of Hutchies’ guys – Ashley Blake and Michael Marsay
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– were pulled up on stage and won their raft race. The food was great and the show enjoyable, making another great Social Club event. Special thanks to Jodie Langer for organising a great night out.
CHRIS Schroor, general manager of Commercial Projects at Springfield Land Corporation, recently led a Hutchies’ sponsored team on the Kokoda Challenge. L-R is Lachlan Begg, Angus Hudson, Chris, and Michael Peters. Locals said the Hutchies’ Undies were a big improvement on the khaki shorts in WWII.
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Vale – Delma Shirley Quinn
Sam and Sonya Mangano have welcomed their first born, Grace, who was born April 23.
Monique Naomi Hile, daughter to Nicola and Mark, arrived August 11.
HATCHED & MATCHED RIGHT: Anna and Ben Plunkett married in April at Victoria Park Golf Club, Herston.
LEFT: Kathy Cox and Justin McGrath are engaged and plan to wed in November.
Going beyond blue in Cuban pool party TOOWOOMBA, with a reputation for some of the state’s coldest winter temperatures, was the unlikely venue for a Cuban pool party in mid-July to raise funds for charity. Hutchies sponsored Tim Colthup to swim four laps of the freezing cold pool in Toowoomba Central Plaza. Suitably, all funds raised went to beyondblue – a national, independent, not-for-profit organisation working to address issues associated with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse disorders in Australia. Needless to say, Tim was also beyond blue after his heroic ordeal.
Mick Connolly with his coveted leather jacket and Estimator of the Year award.
Estimator of the Year
THE annual Estimator of the Year awards dinner had a higher than usual attendance this year as the event coincided with the first Estimators’ Conference held at Hutchies’ head office. As a result, cost planners/estimators from throughout the company were able to join in the festivities. Mick Connolly took out the coveted blue leather jacket and was able to bask in the reflective glory of his fellow cost planners, as they raised the scale rulers high and tapped madly on their calculators to the tune of Pseudo Echo’s Funky Town. A big thanks goes out to Courtney Rees for organising the event.
HUTCHIES’ team sent its condolences to managing director, Greg Quinn, and his family, on the recent death of his mother, Delma Shirley Quinn, who passed away peacefully on July 21, aged 77 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Wayne Ziebell, Dan and Liz, Greg and Anne, Paul and Sue, Gary, Denis, Shanon and Ron Moonie, and Louise, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of their families. A funeral mass in thanksgiving of Mrs Quinn’s life was held July 25 in The Church of Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal.
Heavenly results
HUTCHIES is pleased to have won the appreciation of Eileen McGrath, the representative for the Infant Saviour Community at the Burleigh Heads Catholic Parish for work done on the Infant Saviour Church. The work was extensive and time consuming and included repairs to leaks in the roof, water damage to ceilings, moisture in walls, painting, roller doors, tiling and concrete repairs. In a thankyou letter, Eileen praised the quality of our people and their work. “I had contact with John Groom (Quality Manager), Dennis Kendall (Site Supervisor), with Errol and two young men, Louis Levinson (Supervisor) and Mike Douglas, with Cory and Mick, as well as some painters, whose names (I am sorry) I don’t remember. These men were true gentlemen and worked very hard and efficiently to maintain the good name of your company and to aid us in the completion of our Church to fulfil its potential as a true place of worship and community well-being. They kept me informed of the work in progress and were always ready to answer my queries and address my concerns. It was indeed a pleasure to work with each of them and the community is pleased with the results of their time and efforts.”
Daring sea rescue
HELPING out property owners on land is a regular occurrence for Hutchies’ people, but the Airlie Beach team recently became local heroes when they helped in a daring sea rescue. Kevin and Judy Duffy had their yacht driven ashore when a severe storm hit the Whitsundays and broke many boats off their moorings at Airlie Beach. The local newspaper reported that Kevin and Judy thanked “all the tradesmen from Hutchinson Builders who went beyond the call of duty to help save our yacht stricken on the rocks under the boardwalk on the Airlie Beach foreshore”. “As is always the case in situations like this, words can not convey the heartfelt gratitude felt for fellow Aussies helping fellow Aussies,” they said. “No-one thought we had a chance – in fact the odds were stacked against us. “A lot of recognition is given to helping people in damaged homes but yachts are homes to people too and this type of tragedy can be just as devastating, financially and emotionally. “To everyone involved – thank you – your tireless efforts helped save our life and dreams.”
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RSL MAREEBA Job Value: $2M Job Description: Refurbishment of the existing RSL club. Works include new floor coverings to the function room including making good of the existing timber flooring on the stage and dance floor, extending the existing cold room and store room and adding an outside deck area. The existing bar will be demolished and a new bar will be built in its place. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Aaron Polden Renee Parker Eddy Hayes Chris Hattingh Project Leaders
CONDAMINE SPORTS CLUB Job Value: $600,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of the main bar and new gaming room is being carried out in the chilled Warwick mornings. The club is continuing with full trade during the works with a staging program to facilitate. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies ‘Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Anthony Prior Andrew Rijken Mark Culley Robert Rea Project Leaders
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, Thursday Island Job Value: $661,000 Job Description: A church redevelopment project located on Thursday Island. The works cover three areas which include the presbytery, church and the adjacent monastery house. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Kyle Hare Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Chris Hattingh Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Babinda Electrics
Majestic Palms, Yorkeys Knob Job Value: $11.35M Job Description: Fifty-two apartments with associated basement parking. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Engineer: . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Engineer: . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Engineer: . . . . . . . . .
Ben Starchenko Ben Starchenko Glenn Skaraiev Chris Hattingh MMP Architects Bruce and Associates Bruce and Associates Mitchell Brandtman MGF MGF Gilboy Hydraulic Solutions Building Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . All Construction Approvals Town Planner:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Robinson Geotechnical Engineer: . . . . . . . ETS
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
M Square Units, Cairns
Job Value: $3.M Job Description: An 18-unit development comprising three and two-bedroom apartments. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm:
Paul De Jong Anthony MacSweeney Anthony MacSweeney Ben Barton Chris Hattingh JB Design CMG Consulting Engineers Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cairns Excel Electrics Plumbing Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Udo Bergmann Plumbing
Transpacific Waste Recycling, Darwin
Job Value: $6M Job Description: Development of new site in the port area of Darwin for a new waste recycling facility and workshop. Arriving from Sydney with family in tow in the middle of race week, foreman, Craig Brace, was lucky not to end up on the streets! Darwin is a booming town. Perhaps the next frontier for Hutchies? Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineer: . . . . . . . . . Civil and Services Engineer: . . .
Tomas Wilson Craig Brace Robert Rea Lambert & Smith McVeigh Qantec McWilliam
Apara Apartments
Job Value: $12.5M Job Description: Six-level luxury apartment block all with unobstructed ocean views to Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay, with one-level underground basement carpark, communal swimming pool with one private pool on one of the ground floor apartments. Also includes BBQ area and landscaping and a modern design with quality fixtures and fittings. The project is perched on top of Duranbah Hill overlooking famous Duranbah Beach. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineer: . . . . . . . . . Civil Engineer:. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grant Le Boutillier Michael Osmond Mick Dodd Steven Kourevelis Archifield Alliance Design Hyder Consulting
Scott St Luxury Apartments – 12 ultra luxury apartments with huge floor plates, spectacular views and the finest fittings and finishes available. Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Paul & Partners Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Combined Electrical Private Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . McCarthy Consulting Group Energy efficiency: . . . . . . . . . . . Planit Consulting
Audi Showroom
Job Value: $1,724,475 Job Description: Part demolition and re-instatement of existing showroom including constructing new showroom and associated site works. This project has a 29 week construction period. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Supervisor: . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Mike Mitchell Noel O’Brien Pat Derrick Alex Long MacCullum & Partners Architects Structural Engineer: . . . . . . . . . STP Consultants
Maggies Beach House
Job Value: $6.02M Job Description: This is a redevelopment of a three-storey, 13 luxury unit and retail complex. The foot print has been extended with incorporation of two lifts within the existing structure. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Martin Helisma Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Michael Phillipa
Six-level luxury apartment block all within unobstructed ocean views to Surfers Paradise and Byron Bay perched on top of Duranbah Hill overlooking famous Duranbah Beach.
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Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies ‘Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineer: . . . . . . . . .
Peter Teege Danny Charlesworth Archifield Bruce Lemcke Engineering Pty Ltd Civil Engineer:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concept Engineering Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Blades Project Services
Seaspray Units – Stage 1
Job Value: $7.2M Job Description: Seaspray units stage 1 is the design and construction of 17 open plan two and three-bedroom luxury units with extensive use of spotted gum timber and rolling roof designs to capture and complement the natural environment and seascape. Blockwork walls and multi level roofs allow high windows to capture as much natural breeze and light as possible. Landscaping with timber decks, paths and bridges wind through the natural environment and units are adjacent to the award winning Seaspray Leisure Centre. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineer: . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscapers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mark Phillips Anthony McIntosh Joel Smith Michael Crossin Donovan Hill Architects Brett Mills Bassetts Edaws Landscaping Design
Seaspray units Stage 1 is the design and construction of 17 open plan two and three-bedroom luxury units.
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Officeworks, Hervey Bay Job Value: $3,087,937 Job Description: Design and construction of new Officeworks Superstore in Hervey Bay which is a 1,916m2 GFA, tilt panel construction with steel framed roof, car parking and civil drainage. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . .
Maggies Beach House is a redevelopment of a three-storey, 13 luxury unit and retail complex.
Scott St Luxury Apartments, Kangaroo Point Job Description: The project consists of 12 ultra luxury apartments with huge floor plates, spectacular views and the finest fittings and finishes available. The façade design features cantilevered balconies, butterfly roof design and curtain wall glass lanterns which face the CBD. The sculpture, on the east face (pictured), is set to become a landmark. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm:
Harry White Andrew Douglass Steve Wicks Jackson Teece Alliance
Visitor Centre Noosa Job Value: $1,223 820 Job Description: Single level with high ceilings and materials consisting of concrete, block, timber screens, glass and custom orb roof. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineer: . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller David Silk Alan Hoult Stewart Hargraves Michael Michell Bark Blakeney Munns Consulting Engineers Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Webb Australia
Magistrates Court Job Value: $3,685,326 Job Description: Fit-out of the existing level four of the Brisbane Magistrates Court building to provide new court facilities plus public areas and offices. Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Queensland Government Mick Connolly Scott Halyday Mick Gammel Matthew Raffa
Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . AB & M Cox Rayner Architects Structural Engineer: . . . . . . . . . Robert Bird Group Services Engineers: . . . . . . . . . Norman Disney & Young Hydraulics Engineers: . . . . . . . . Steve Paul & Partners
Peregian Commercial Offices (Marquesas) Job Value: $3,682,303 Job Description: A two-storey commercial office development. The project is a two level plus basement structure with traditional Noosa finishes including natural timber cladding with architectural aluminium screening. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Crocker Cameron O’May Seth Dunn Daniel Roden Alan Piper Core Architecture Barlow Gregg VDM Barlow Gregg VDM RPG Consulting Engineers Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDD Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Jones and Partners Landscape Architects:. . . . . . . . Landgraphics
Union House Refurbishment Job Value: $572,343 Job Description: Refurbishment of front façade and internal stairwell, incorporating new front awning, double glazed windows and the application of render and paint to existing brickwork. New tiled stairs and the replacement wall linings are planned internally. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Kings Palazzo, Caloundra Job Value: $3.5M Job Description: A multi-level residential development over six levels will be constructed using a “Ritek” walling structure system and consist of 12 units including two super penthouses. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A redevelopment project of church precinct located on Thursday Island.
Barry Butterworth Michael White Michael White Ray Scobie Trevor Bruiners
Michael Crocker Cameron O’May Seth Dunn Peter Higgins Cameron O’May Brad Read Design Empire Engineering Design & Construct
Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Tim Colthup Ron Colefax Matt Nielsen Danny Charlesworth KP Architects Rowen Meyer & Associates Lambert &Y Rehbein Pty Ltd Ashburner Francis Pty Ltd Cair Conditioning D&C QPDB Pty Ltd
Village on the Downs Job Value: $1.3M Job Description: New community hall extension with 600m2 hall, administration and kitchen area added to existing centre, including library, bowling green and arts shed. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Robert Weymouth Tim Colthup Gav Wilkie Matt Nielsen Danny Charlesworth PF Brammer Rowen Meyer & Associates Landscaping Architec:. . . . . . . . Urban Space Design
Toowoomba Bulky Goods Redevelopment Job Value: $4.8M Job Description: Extension to the existing bulky goods retail store (formerly Bunnings Superstore) and dividing into three tenancies with a fire engineered solution. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm:
Robert Weymouth Shaun Spry Lance Biddle Matt Nielsen Danny Charlesworth ELI Architects Rowen Meyer & Associates Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . QPDB Pty Ltd
Herries St, Landscapes Job Value: $300,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of building façade with new carpark, awning, alucobond cladding and gardens including two Canary Island palms. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Elect Firm / Energy Efficiency: . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Landscaping Firm: . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Tim Colthup Barry Davidson Matt Nielsen Danny Charlesworth Cameron Chisholm & Nicol Kehoe Myers Ashburner Francis Pty Ltd Cair Conditioning D&C JW Concepts
Peregian Commercial Offices are a two-storey commercial office development.
Treading gently on world heritage rainforest
QUEENSLAND’S newest tourist attraction, the Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway, located in the Wooroonooran National Park, 30kms west of Innisfail, has just been completed by Hutchies. The project was a design and construct project for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service which commenced in June 2007 and was officially opened by Premier Anna Bligh in August this year. Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, described the project as an outstanding example of providing a rich tourism experience in a world heritage area. “The $10 million project is the biggest single capital works project undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Parks Division,” said Mr McNamara. “The Mamu Canopy Walkway will become one of the iconic attractions in tropical North Queensland, with 60,000 visitors expected in its first year and up to 200,000 as its fame grows.” The walkway comprises 30 towers and interconnecting bridges giving a total elevated walkway of 420m, a cantilevered structure and a 37m high main tower. The walkway offers spectacular views over the rainforest to the North Johnstone River gorge and an up close experience with the canopy of the rainforest. The project scope also included a toilet block, ticket office, refurbished office, sheds, car and bus carpark and highway roadworks, all of which were constructed while approximately 3,400mm of rain fell. The State Government is working with traditional owners to include them in business and employment opportunities associated with the walkway.
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Bachelor does his bit for breast cancer research AFTER a successful international tour of his one man show, Joy to the Women of the World, Ben Davidson is back in Australia doing what he does best. But, this time it’s for charity, raising funds for Breast Cancer Research at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research. Ben was one of the hot hunks who went under the hammer at the annual Conrad Treasury Charity Bachelor Auction. The glamorous evening of food, fun and frivolity was hosted by Nova 106.9FM’s Emily Jade O’Keefe and Network Ten’s Bill McDonald.
LEFT: Ben Davidson in Hutchies’ shorts and tool belt tries to get his bid up.
From the spirited audience reaction there was no shortage of eager takers.
Premature success National chance for volleyball champ HUTCHIES’ Tweed team entered 11 starters in the recent Walkabout 4 Kids which is an annual event to raise money for local premature babies. All finished the 10km course from Kingscliff Beach to Chinderah and contributed to the $30,000 raised for the good cause. Those who carried the Hutchies’ banner included Brett, Sue and Emma Smith; Sebastian and Ashlee Curtis; Glen Winters; Gemma and Samantha Adkins; Rhonda and Demi-Lee Pye; and Michael Crossin who faked an injury to get a free massage.
PETER and Melanie Richards’ daughter, Stacey, is in the running to be selected as a member of a national girl’s volleyball team. Hutchies sponsored Stacey to play for Queensland and participate in the 2008 Under 15 Australian Volleyball Championships in Albury/Wodonga. After the nationals, she was selected to go to Gladstone for the State Championships. Recently Stacey received a letter from the Australian Volleyball Federation advising she has been
Charity help for PNG TWO charities are $10,250 better off after the annual PNG Oldies vs Youngies Charity Shield held at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, in New South Wales. Money raised went to St Vincents Hospital, Sydney, and City Mission in Papua New Guinea. This year the event had perfect weather which helped attract a big turnout from the local Papua New Guinea community. The Youngies won the rugby 20-19, with a penalty goal on full-time, and the Oldies won the softball.
selected to participate in national training camps from which an Australian Girls Youth Volleyball Squad will be named. In a letter of appreciation, Stacey said Hutchies was the reason she had achieved so much. “Without your generous sponsorship I would not have been able to participate in the national tournament and be recognised,” said Stacey. “Thankyou, I truly appreciate your generosity.” Go Stacey!
Matthew diving for gold
Catch of the year As good as it gets JACK Hutchinson proves he hasn’t lost his touch when it comes to putting food on his plate. But, he insists it isn’t always as good as this, on a trip to Lady Musgrave Island, which explains why he looks so pleased with himself.
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HUTCHIES made its annual fishing trip invasion of Moreton Island again this year. It was an historic occasion with some of the fishermen actually taking rods and reels along with the refreshments. One fisher became a legend by going fishing and catching a fish, deemed to be the unluckiest creature in the universe.
HUTCHIES sponsored Matthew Helm as one of the nine member team to represent Australia in the diving pool at the Beijing Games. The team was a mix of Olympic veterans and new talent with Chantelle Newbery coming out of retirement to compete and 16-year-old Melissa Wu making her Games debut. Matthew competed in the Men’s 10m Platform and the Men’s Synchronised Diving 10m Platform. In the synchronised diving final, Matthew and Robert Newberry secured fourth place, missing out on a bronze medal by half a point. Matthew also made sixth place in what has been described as the hottest field ever to contest the 10metre platform.
• Photo shows Matthew (centre) with the Aussie Olympic diving team.
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Toowoomba’s Relay for Life QUEENSLAND Cancer Council’s recent Relay for Life in Toowoomba raised more than $140,000 for cancer patient services. As major sponsor, Hutchies took centre stage for the event which attracted 1600 spectators. For more information visit www.cancerqld.org.au
Canvas spot for Warriors at War Hutchies’ Robert Weymouth and Carmen Traise, Relay For Life coordinator, celebrate a successful event to help fund cancer treatment and awareness on the Darling Downs.
Local team a lifesaver at Noosa HUTCHIES’ Brad Miller has received the following warm praise for his team’s work at Noosa Heads Life Saving Club. Congratulations to all involved. It is a credit to you. – Scott Hutchinson Dear Brad, You may recall that we first met as part of the Surf Club’s builder review process. I remember we had a robust discussion about how the project could proceed and that you gave us the confidence that Hutchinsons was well placed to respond flexibly to our needs and give us the Clubhouse that we so desperately need. Karen ‘Bullet’ Williams presents a As the project is now about half way through, it is timely for me to crystal trophy of appreciation to write this letter on behalf of the Club and with the endorsement of the Justin McGrath who accepted on President, the Management Committee of the Club and the Building behalf of Hutchies. Team to commend you and the rest of those at Hutchinsons who are involved in our project, on the great job that has been done so far. As Chairman of the Building Team, I am aware that Hutchinsons has been extremely flexible and fair in response to many unforeseen obstacles and problems that have arisen during the construction to date. Your assistance in this regard is greatly appreciated. The efficiency of all your staff, including, of course, Bernie, has been noted by everyone in the Club and many have commented on how smoothly and positively all is proceeding. As you can imagine, the unavailability of the Clubhouse makes it very difficult for us and there was some initial apprehension on whether we had made the right decision to try and complete the project before Christmas. It appears that decision has now been vindicated largely due to the efforts of Hutchinsons. It is also clear to me that the fact that the project has proceeded on budget, on time and on plan has directly impacted upon the entire Club’s morale and the growing excitement amongst the membership in anticipation of accessing the Clubhouse well before Christmas. Clearly a lot of people over many years have contributed to this project, and the fact that we have a team of builders who have embraced the project with the same passion and enthusiasm as those in the Club who promoted it, is a great HUTCHIES took over the Olympic Games for one night and source of satisfaction to everyone in the Club. put the opening ceremony up on the big screen for team We all sincerely thank you and your team for members who wanted to attend the big event, but couldn’t your work. make it to Beijing. Kind Regards, Tony Anisimoff, The Hutchies’ Games featured only one event, the javelin, Chairman, NHSLSC Building Project Team which was won by Team Spittle member, Brett Naylor. Deputy President, NHSLSC.
DESPITE ending up on the canvas at the Warriors at War Muay Thai Boxing fight nights at the Broncos Leagues Club throughout the year, Hutchies was a winner by having its name painted in centre ring as major sponsor. The team from the Barracks site represented Hutchies for a night filled of quality Thai Boxing that was professionally promoted and presented at the highest level by Karen ‘Bullet’ Williams. Justin McGrath, Hutchies’ project manager, said a lot of the Barracks team were into health and fitness, including boxing training, so it was a great opportunity to get up close and personal to the action.
Not Beijing but just as good New club to help school sport CRICKETING great, Ian Healy, and chairman of the Queensland School Sport Foundation, has welcomed Hutchies as a foundation member of the Queensland School Sport Supporters Club. Mr Healy said the Foundation’s role was to provide financial assistance to parents to offset the costs associated with sending their children to state and national championship events throughout Queensland and Australia. The Queensland School Sport Supporters Club will help make it cost neutral for young players from all over Queensland to attend state and national championships. Mr Healy said many kids were not able to participate in championships because of the cost of airfares and accommodation. “We know that children who are active and healthy are better equipped for the challenges of life and we need to encourage more children to play sport,” said Mr Healy. He said sporting legends such as Shane Webcke, Wally Lewis, Alistair Lynch and Matthew Hayden owed much to their school sport days.
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All Stars in Corporate Games HUTCHIES’ All Stars softball team has once again triumphed in the Queensland Corporate games. The team played five games over a weekend and went through undefeated. As their name indicates, the team members are All Stars, but those deserving special mention for their performance include Kerri, as the first Hutchies’ girl to hit a home run; Tanya for the most spectacular fall of the weekend; Ron for his
home run; Kurt for his two home runs in the final; and Richard for taking a catch in the final that tipped the game Hutchies’ way. The company was proudly represented by the following champions: Courtney Rees, Linda Sadlier, Kerri Bolton, Tanya Cuneo, Bec Norton, Helena Ferguson, Ron Pearse, Kurt Peele, Brenden Hood, John Berlese, Russell Fryer, Tim Ferguson, Christopher Lanigan, Richard Chalmers and Terry Bowden.
“Yes PLEASE, Hut-CHIES”
LEFT: Members of Queensland Thunder and Queensland Lightning looking fabulous in their Hutchies’ gear at the Australian Country Water Polo championships.
Thunder and Lightning on water at Gold Coast THE Australian Country Water Polo championships were held recently on the Gold Coast with Queensland represented by two teams – Queensland Thunder (A Grade) and Queensland Lightning (B Grade). All states and territories were represented at the games, including teams from the Australian Defence Force and Singapore. Queensland Thunder, captained and coached by Hutchies’ contracts administrator, Bree Hoek, were narrowly defeated in
the Gold Medal game by ACT 12-10. Bree is one of five members of Queensland Thunder who were chosen for the Australian Country Team to compete at an Asian invitational tournament to be held in Singapore at the end of September. Hutchies provided t-shirts, boxer shorts and drink bottles to both teams. The boxer shorts, in particular, became a “hot” item, with the ADF boys willing to pay big bucks to get their hands on a pair.
SCRATCH-ITS IF your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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Runners-up Beach Volleyball Autumn 2008 are James Greensill, Kody Blackburn, Brad Williams, Giancarlo (Poz) Pozzebon, Julian Fleming, Kim McGrath and Sarah Cairns. (Absent: Ian Cairns and Peter Cairns) By James Greensill The chant “Yes PLEASE, Hut-CHIES” is still ringing in the ears of the Townsville beach volleyball players. Our debut began in February and, despite the first few games being a total disaster, we stepped up our game. It took us no time at all to climb the volleyball ladder to second place. Although it was autumn, the heat was on and, after 16 rounds, we were into the semi-finals. The winter chill had set into Townsville the night of the semi-finals and the ball and sand were cold, but that didn’t stop us. We chipped away at their score, winning game one. No. 54899 54972 55006 55291 55483 55555 55740 55867 56000
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The team ran to the BBQ area for a quick dose of Origin II. The game went on slowly and painfully as each team was evenly matched. In the last 10 minutes of the game, we won game two. The grand final arrived in no time and, soon enough, we were back out on the chilly court. We were in the lead but, in the last five minutes of the game, and with the absence of Ian Cairns, the Go Gary team served like Olympic stars. Point by point they crushed our lead and won the game. We haven’t let it get us down and we kicked off the winter season determined to win. No. 56184 56338 56692 56999 57241 57576 57742 57789
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
JANUARY 2009
Spectacular jump in State’s Top 400 HUTCHIES has been identified as the second best performing private company in Queensland. Q400, a survey of the state’s top 400 privately owned firms, showed spectacular performance by Hutchies over the past 12 months to jump six places, from eighth into second position, just behind meat processing company, Teys Bros. The survey coordinator, BDO Kendalls, in making its decision late last year, looked at a variety of key indicators, including turnover, staff numbers and assets. BDO Kendalls spokesmen, Rolf Larsen, said Hutchinson Builders’ rise was particularly remarkable, as it was unusual to see such a large degree of movement in rankings among the top 10 group of companies in the Q400. “To go from eighth to second position is outstanding, considering the amount of growth
Matilda Fowke accepted on behalf of Hutchies the winning trophy for Property and Construction at the Q400 Awards. needed to compete with the rest of the top 10 companies,” he said. “This also reflects the boom in the construction sector where privately owned companies
currently account for almost $3 billion of turnover.” Retail sector firms had the second largest turnover, at more than $2 billion, while agriculture was third with more than $1.5 billion. Mr Larsen said growth in turnover indicated a relatively buoyant economy despite the world economic crisis. “This shows Queensland is well positioned to weather the current global economic storm,” said Mr Larsen. More than half the firms surveyed said access to quality staff was the biggest challenge to growth and survival in the coming year. However, Mr Larsen said this concern could have changed as the survey was taken before the global financial market meltdown. Mr Larsen said, if the survey were to be taken now, access to capital would be the likely key concern.
Transportable homes put Kids Under Cover KIDS Under Cover (KUC) believes every young person has the right to a safe, secure home and a sound education and Hutchies is working with the organisation to help make this belief a reality. KUC puts relocatable, modular homes of one or two bedrooms, plus a bathroom, in family backyards. The young people they help face issues of family breakdown and homelessness due to a number of stresses, including overcrowding and disability. Hutchies got on board to help KUC get these homes into backyards in a timely and cost-effective manner using its architect designed transportable homes built at Yatala. However, KUC and Hutchies have taken the relationship much further. In August last year, KUC Queensland was launched at Parliament House. Since there was no way to get a whole modular building onto the site, Hutchies provided KUC with a ‘Hollywood set’. This facade was so realistic that, on the day, Scott Hutchinson asked
if he could have a look inside. Again, Hutchies went to the aid of KUC at the BLFQ Charity Day. A modular KUC home was placed at the event which ended up raising enough to build a two-bedroom home for a family in need on the Gold Coast. As well, hundreds of thousands of spectators were able to see the work of KUC when a home was placed beside one of the busiest thoroughfares during the Gold Coast’s 2008 Nikon Indy 300. After the event, lovely Miss Indy entrant, Sam, presented KUC with a generous cheque at the Yatala yard and some lucky boys from the yard got to spend quality time with her. Indy ended up raising enough money to provide a bungalow to help a family supporting a young person with disabilities. Hutchies is proud of its association with KUC as these homes are making an incredible difference to the lives and futures of young people at risk. Managing Director Greg Quinn has joined as a volunteer member of the KUC Queensland Committee.
Miss Indy entrant, Sam, presents a cheque to Hutchies’ company members at Yatala. From left, Dan Burgess, Ben Ellison, Sam Cullen and James Loveday.
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Noosa team’s top effort
HUTCHIES’ Noosa team completed Noosa Surf Club’s new deck early in time for the Noosa Triathlon weekend and Melbourne Cup Day – much to the delight of manager, Anton Mogg, and club president, Kerry Sorensen, who were expecting big crowds for both events. Enjoying their first beer to christen the deck were (from left) Kerry Sorensen, Anton Mogg (standing), Bernie Freimutch, Alan Hoult and Bob Wardrop of Hutchie’s Noosa team.
Refurbishment Division an option to demolition HUTCHIES is continuing its long history of refurbishment – an area which is expected to grow. A wholly dedicated Refurbishment Division is now headed up by Barry Butterworth, a veteran of almost 40 years’ experience in construction. Barry is backed up by extensive staff, including project managers, cost planners, estimators, foremen and skilled tradespeople, with the goal to add value to existing building assets in a prompt and professional manner. Barry said the success of its large scale construction projects at Hutchies had not been at the expense of smaller projects, which had included construction activities to alter, adapt, extend or refurbish existing building assets. “For many years, Hutchinson Builders has operated a Small Projects Division to cater for these types of building projects, with a special crew to carry out commercial, retail, office and hospitality work,” said Barry. “This team, a recipient of many Australian Institute of Building and Queensland Master Builders’ Association awards for refurbishment projects, now has been expanded into
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Hutchinson Builders’ Refurbishments.” Barry said old buildings – like old people – became tired and eventually wore out and died. “But ageing building assets can be resurrected for a new life through Hutchinson Builders Refurbishment Division,” he said. “With modern technology and techniques, refurbishment is a viable alternative to demolition and construction for the recreation of contemporary work and living space. “Owners can plan the long term future of their buildings by using refurbishment to incorporate new green, environmental standards that were unheard of in the past, but, which are now essential to deal with modern climate change issues and governmental requirements. “Refurbishment can help owners realise the true value of their property investments by creating buildings which have sustainable economic, social and environmental futures.” “Hutchies delivers a high quality, cost effective service to clients for the complete refurbishment process,” he said.
From the
Managing Director
LIKE everybody else, Hutchies is experiencing the impact of the international financial crisis. For funding reasons, a lot of projects have been unable to get off the ground. To put this in perspective, our turnover for the 2007/08 year was $914M – if we don’t take on another new project in the current financial year (and that is unlikely), our turnover for 2008/09 will be around $770M. We had a wonderful year last year posting an after tax profit of $39M and whilst this year doesn’t look quite so positive, it will be up there. We’ve accepted the market conditions and decided to focus on what we can control throughout 2009 – we have 1015 employees all with families to feed and our strategy moving forward is to maintain our workforce for the future. The establishment of various internal Subbie groups headed up by experienced Hutchies Site Managers working on our own projects is one aspect of our retention strategy, but securing more work by diversification
into mining, civil, the Government sector and demountable housing is where our real focus is. Clearly construction prices have come off and this is likely to continue whilst the market remains depressed – this is offset somewhat by the low value of the Australian dollar and its impact on imports in particular on mechanical and lift equipment. The bottom line is however that Clients (both public and private) can expect to see reduced construction costs. Hopefully this will result in more projects stacking up in the future. Hutchies is remaining cashed up in anticipation of a little pain flowing through the marketplace in 2009 and expects to see a strong bias by Financiers and Developers to work with Builders like Hutchies that have a strong balance sheet and are debt free. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Big hello from O’Reilly’s DAN O’Dwyer tests the Hutchies’ product with a rub down at the O’Reilly’s spa, sending a message to company exhibitionist, Ben Davidson, that he has a challenger for the crown. Dan was an entrant in the Hutchies’ Undies section but, because there are no Undies to be seen, his entry has been allocated a stand alone category.
• Travelling Undies photos appear on Page 7.
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Green tower wins four stars
HUTCHIES’ Springfield Office Tower project has been awarded a “4-Star Green Star – Office Design v2 Certified Rating”, by the the Green Building Council of Australia. This award denotes best practice and it is the second Hutchies’ project to receive a rating from the GBCA. By recognising and rewarding environmental leadership in the top 25 per cent of the market, Green Star aims to assist the building industry in its transition to sustainable development. The 10,000m2 commercial office tower, developed by Springfield Land Corporation, was a design and construct project completed in November last year. The tower was pre-sold by SLC to Grant Thornton Properties (Qld). The project design adopted many sustainable initiatives, including the recycled content of concrete and steel, environmental and waste management systems, energy and water efficient fittings, fixtures and operational solutions plus many other features to enhance the indoor environmental qualities for the building’s occupants. Hutchies’ ESD team leader, Lyndon Christian, said the award demonstrated Hutchies’ ability to maintain industry leadership within
the area of sustainable design and construction. “Congratulations to Christopher Lanigan, Dave Roberts and the whole team from Springfield Office Tower,” he said.
Winners in the human race IT was a day at the races for the Hutchies’ Social Club where Fashions on the Field was won by Mandy Walker (left) in an elegant strapless number. Beth McMeel, gorgeous in green, and Carla Huntly, pretty in pink, also earned top billing. There were some wins and some losses but, overall, the day was voted a winner.
Looking out for mates MATES in Construction is a program developed in response to the high level of suicide in the building and construction industry. A construction worker is six times more likely to die as a result of suicide than in a workplace accident and up to one in 20 workers contemplate suicide during any one year. Australia has a high level of male suicide, when compared to other developed countries, and Queensland has one of the highest rates of all the states. As well, the building and construction sector is one of the most affected by suicide (2.4 times more than Australian men in general).
Mates in Construction visited Hutchies’ Scott Street site. From left, Kevin, Dragan, Andrew, MIC’s John Brady, Col, Andrew, Bryce, Brownie and Keith. The average age of suicides in the construction industry is 34.6 compared to the national average of 40.3. As part of OzHelp, Mates in Construction (MIC) is a new initiative in relation to suicide prevention where officers visit construction sites to discuss with workers how to look out for one another. Through the program, workers
are trained to spot the signals suicidal people often send out and, hopefully, save a mate at risk. It is recognised that mens inability to talk about their personal problems is a root cause of the high suicide rate and the construction industry’s ‘tough guy’ image compounds that risk. For further information contact 1300OZHELP or visit www.ozhelp.org.au
Building a healthy profile
Hutchies’ Chairman Scott Hutchinson, Minister John Mickel, BLF and CFMEU representatives along with some of Hutchies’ Northbridge workers at the official launch.
HUTCHIES has been working closely with the BLF and CFMEU to set up ‘Worker Health Checks’ – a program funded by the BERT Fund and the Queensland Government to provide building workers with access to a thorough health check by qualified practitioners. Team leader, Fred Brands, kindly offered to set up the medical facility on Hutchies’ Northbridge site to service building workers from other projects around the city.
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Hutchies Service Awards 2008
The office break-up party took place on 19th December at the “Yard”. Around 200 people enjoyed Christmas lunch then caught the bus onto Caxton St to carry on with the festivities.
Terry the ’08 COTY The Constructor of the Year for 2008 was awarded to Terry Bowden (pictured). (The Constructor of the Year award is Hutchies’ highest award where all company members are asked to vote for who has made the greatest contribution throughout the year).
Paul Hart presents Ross Durey of the Northern NSW Team with his Malibu for 10 years of service with Hutchies.
5 Year Service – Fishing Rod Alan Strauss Andrew Shaw Ashley Blake Ben Young Benjamin Hagan Brad Barnes Brad Miller Chantal Malaponte Christopher Chainey Christopher Mcevoy Courtney Rees Daniel Charlesworth Daniel Schultz Dann O’Dwyer Darryl Morris David Moxon David Warner Gavin Wilkie Glen Winters Grant Leboutillier Gregory Inwood Jason Moxon Joel Smith Kellie Williams Kirk Hawkins Lindsay Low Luke Adkins
Malcolm Campbell Melinda (Peter) Scott Michael Welsby Oliver Windbuchler Owen Valmadre Patrick Axisa Paul Bowe Peter Teege Raymond English Rhonda Pye Roderick Murray Ronald Colefax Sharon Hafner Soo Kim Stephen Giosserano Terry Bowden Dale Borghardt Paul Wrobel 10 Year Service – Leather Jacket Lance Biddle Dave Smythe Peter Kelley Barry Davidson Russell Fryer 20 Year Service – Trip to New Zealand Robert J Weymouth
Cairns winners announced
Engineering accolade for rainforest walkway THE Hutchies built Mamu Rainforest Canopy Walkway won the Engineering Project of the Year at the recent Engineers Australia Far North Queensalnd Awards. The project, designed by Arup, was a design and construct project for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. Queensland’s newest tourist attraction is located in the Wooroonooran National Park, 30kms west of Innisfail. The $10 million project is the biggest single capital works project undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Parks Division. The walkway comprises 30 towers and interconnecting bridges giving a total elevated walkway of 420m, a cantilevered structure and a 37m high main tower. The walkway offers spectacular views over the rainforest to the North Johnstone River gorge and an up close experience with the canopy of the rainforest.
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Nicole Jones, Belinda Borrowcliffe, Chantal Malaponte and Coutney Rees.
Under 30s big night out L-R: Paul deJong, Renee Parker, Scott Hutchinson and Luke Petersen. HUTCHIES’ Cairns Christmas party was held on Saturday 22 November at The Honey Pot. Third year apprentice Luke Petersen received “Cairns Apprentice of the Year Award” and Renee Parker was awarded “Cairns Constructor of the Year”.
Celebrating strong at the Cairns Christmas party were Kyle Hare and Jodie Gregory.
THE “Under Thirties” group once again hit the town for its annual night out, which traditionally starts with dinner at the best club in Brisbane (Qld Club) and ends up at the worst.
Expanding minds GOONDI State School made it to the state finals of OptiMINDS, thanks to its team’s problem solving ability and a helping hand from Hutchies. Opti-MINDS Challenge is a creative problem solving event for teams of participants from preschool to adults and is run on a non-profit basis. The event is an opportunity for everyone with a passion for learning and problem solving to showcase their skills.
RIGHT: The Goondi State School Opti-MINDS state final team.
Hot performance in Tropic Awards
HUTCHIES’
WID awards sponsorship
Hutchies’ award-winning Townsville office in Duckworth Street, Garbutt. HUTCHIES is hot in the Tropics with Townsville and Cairns taking out major QMBA awards. The efforts of Hutchies’ Townsville branch has been acknowledged with QMBA Awards in the North Queensland Region for its new head office. Hutchies was category winner for both Commercial Buildings up to $3M and Innovation in Environmental Management. Dave Christoffersen said the newly renovated industrial building had been transformed into an award-winning environmentally inspired work place. “Our new head office in Townsville is a modern and environmentally friendly building with a functional workspace energised by
Portal Hotel entry to a new world
a solar power station,” he said. “We did not work towards winning an award, but we did work towards building an environmentally sustainable workplace which is the way of the future. We have succeeded, picking up an award along the way.” Hutchies’ Far North Queensland team was honoured in the local region’s QMBA Awards. Skyrail was a winner in the category of Refurbishment/Renovation $3M to $12M; James Cook University’s Australian Tropical Forest Institute won in the category of Education Facilities $3M to $12M; and The Spa, Cairns International Hotel, won the Tourism and Hospitality Facilities up to $6M.
HUTCHIES agreed to be a supporter sponsor of the inaugural UDIA Qld Women In Development (WID) Excellence Awards. The gala awards night was held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre in November. The aim of the WID Excellence Awards program is to recognise and commemorate the significant contributions women make to the development industry.
A.I.B. National Awards ‘08
L-R: Barry Butterworth, Shelly and Anthony Prior
ANTHONY Prior was a finalist in “Young Achiever of the Year”, and Barry Butterworth accepted the Professional Excellence Award for Residential Construction $10M - $50M category for the Mountain Bowers O'Reillys project.
Neighbourhood Watch keeps an eye on work TEAM leader Harry White received a letter of commendation from client Waterford Properties for the performance of Hutchies’ crew working on the Scott Street (pictured right) project at Kangaroo Point. Waterford managing director, Mike Kavali, said he was pleased to relay comments made by the project’s neighbours at a Neighbourhood Watch meeting regarding Andrew Douglass and his site team. Mike said the neighbours commented on the good communications, the extra measures taken regarding dust control and noise and adherence to the permitted and specially agreed working hours. “Thankyou for your good work and public relations on site, I am sure the comment will be repeated by others in the community,” he said.
THE Portal Hotel, built and partly owned by Hutchies, promises to be a modern four-star alternative to traditional hotel chains. The hotel, in Astor Terrace, Brisbane, is designed to provide affordable accommodation, without compromising style or service. The hotel’s motto is ‘simplicity without sacrifice’. Management believes that guests spend more time out of their rooms than in them, so the focus is on providing the important elements for their return to base, including comfortable beds, modern bathrooms and the latest in-room technology and entertainment. Graze the World restaurant and wine bar also has been designed to set itself apart from the traditionally impersonal hotel restaurant atmosphere and become the eating place of choice, rather than necessity, for guests and locals.
First class aid for Red Cross HARRY White’s Chermside team was among the recipients to receive a thankyou from the Australian Red Cross Blood Service (ARCBS) for new premises on Brisbane’s northside. Mick Mahady, ARCBS National Facilities Program Manager, described the fit-out as “fabulous under difficult circumstances”. Mick reported that the Therapeutic Goods Administration Audit went very smoothly without citation, anticipating the facility would gain its licence to collect blood.
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Russell and Tracey Fryer welcomed daughter, Sophie Joyce, into the world. Sophie is being held by her cousin, Alice.
HATCHED & MATCHED Sally and Anthony Stevens, Site Supervisor at Noosa Sanctuary, married at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast.
Isaac Ashley MacGregor Williams, little brother to Harry and son to Kellie and Wayne.
Newborn Noah Adams with a proud first time poppy, Paul, and first time dad, Dean, a former Hutchies’ employee.
ABOVE: Hutchies’ Estimator Moses Thabano and his partner Patricia Sorinyane welcomed their son Tshenolo Kago Thabano Jr into the world on Sept 23, who was born in Ramotswa, Botswana. ABOVE: Shane Slape and Jen Jonsson have called their little girl Sinead.
Baxter Joseph Kennedy arrived weighing in at 4.6kg (10lb 2ozs) as a beautiful baby son for Wyatt and Kirsten and little brother for Olivia.
LEFT: Monique Naomi Hile arrived as daughter to Nicola and Mark Hile.
Dressed to thrill WIDE-EYED contract administrator, Chantal Malaponte, was gob-smacked when a tall dark stranger, dressed in a flasher-style trench coat, crashed her 30th birthday office party. The stranger joined in the party fun and, when he removed his coat, to everyone’s delight he was dressed appropriately ... in his birthday suit.
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Keagan Kavanagh, a son for Brendan and Stacey Kavanagh.
Lindsay May James, a daughter for Nathan and Donna James.
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PAT Bishop, of the Transportable Homes team, stopped during a delivery to Quilpie for this Undies in the Outback scene.
TRAVELLING
UNDIES
Jeff Navin and Dave Warner decided to fly the Hutchies’ flag during a recent visit to the Broad Absorption Plant in Changsha, China. The Hutchies’ team’s insistence on wearing their Undies on the outside added to the cultural differences of food, language ... and bamboo scaffolding.
TRAVELLING Undies aficionado, John Mason, in Alaska. John currently holds the world record for Undies appearances with so many that we have lost count.
‘Fro Bro WORK gang at Cement Australia project site had a pleasant surprise when Radio 4BC made a visit to the site in the new Mitsubishi Triton GLS Fastback. As part of a promotion for Mitsubishi Motors, 4BC provided lunch, drinks and give-aways for everyone. Danny Hoyland pre-recorded a segment for 4BC’s “Sports Today” program and the boys on site had a chance to win a $3000 Triton work and play pack as well as a $250 cash prize. Big treat of the day came when Triton girl, Crystal Chandler, slipped into a Hutchies’ G-string.
HUTCHIES sponsored Steve Bartley, of Bartley Burns certifiers, on his fundraising efforts for Variety Queensland (pictured second from right with his support team). The Jet Trek is an adrenalin-packed adventure on PWCs, travelling via some amazing coastline in North Queensland to raise funds for children in need throughout the state. Since 1998, Trekkers have raised more than a quarter of a million dollars for Variety, with the 2008 event culminating in an astonishing $140,000.
IN an office of receding hairlines, the Tweed’s cadet administrator, Asa Bawaqa, stands out in the crowd. Asa is out to set a ‘fro world record and his Fijian background gives him a big headstart in the big hair department.
Wild Hogs hit the highway
HUTCHIES’ team leader, Kelvin Swayn, joined the Wild Hogs’ Ride for a Cure in December to raise money for children with Juvenile Diabetes. Kelvin (second from left) and his Wild Hogs mates (from left) Rob, Danny and Mike, rode their 1942 vintage Harley Davidsons more than 1600km from Brisbane to Rockhampton and back. Stops along the way included Tin Can Bay, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Mount Morgan, Monto, Mundubbera and Kingaroy. For the technically minded, the 1942 WLA Harley Davidson model has a top speed of 55mph, with a rigid rear-end frame and a foot clutch and hand gear change transmission. Sounds like a BSA!
Georgia brings home the medals GEORGIA Bruce, of Kuranda in far north Queensland, won two bronze medals at the Beijing Paralympic Games in the equestrian events held in Hong Kong. Hutchies sponsored Georgia and, as part of her thanks, she took time out to model an alternative to traditional jodphurs.
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Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Thursday Island Job Value: $175,853 Job Description: Internal refurbishment of school classrooms four and five which includes new ceilings, new joinery, new floor finishes and electrical and hydraulic upgrades. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul De Jong Kyle Hare Rob Mahony Chris Hattingh Peddle Thorp
Morgan residence Job Value: $5M Job Description: Architecturally designed three-storey residence. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
James Loveday Marie Loveday Trevor Brazel Fairweather Proberts Architects Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Cardno Alexander Browne Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cundall Lift Services:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schindler lifts
Woodridge industrial refurbishment Job Value: $300,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of existing industrial warehouse and offices. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Project Management: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
James Loveday Marie Loveday Steve Quinn Trapp Jim Ward Russell James Cornerstone Properties Pty Ltd
CORRECTION
THERE was a stuff-up in the Jobs Report section of the last issue of Hutchies’ Truth. We mistakenly credited the structural engineering work on the $1.3M Village on the Downs community hall project in Toowoomba to Rowen Meyer and Associates, when, in fact, it is the work of Kehoe Myers. At the same time, we erroneously credited the Herries Street, Toowoomba refurbishment to Kehoe Myers, instead of Rowen Meyer and Associates. Sorry about that guys ... just gremlins at work.
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
Grace College, University of Queensland
Job Value: $790,000 Job Description: Refurbishment of fourstorey dormitory block at Grace College, University of Queensland, including the complete replacement of bathrooms, ensuites and launderettes to each level. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Chris Chainey Caitlin Hawkins Mike Tickner Trevor Bruiners
Bowen foreshore redevelopment
Job Value: $11,875,809 Job Description: Redevelopment of Bowen Foreshore, Soundshell, amenities, picnic areas, major civils, roads and new skate park within a 45-week construction period. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Urban Design and Landscape: . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skate Design: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Colin Kennard Brian Bedding Rob Rowan Alex Long Tract Burchill VDM RLB Burchill VDM Convic Design Bloc Design
The Point @ Hastings Point, NSW
Job Value: $26,120,000 Job Description: Stage One seniors’ community living consisting of 91 units, basement parking, café, general store, medical consulting rooms, chemist, gym, clubhouse, theatre and two swimming pools. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Mark Phillips Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Anthony McIntosh / Alan Pillay Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Mick Dodd Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Mel Marcus / Gary Smith Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Michael Crossin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frankland & Associates Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Cozens Regan Williams & Prove / Alliance Engineers Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hasthill Consultants Hydraulics Engineer: . . . . . . . . . David Richards and Associates Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Cardno MBK
CONSTRUCTION works on the $38.5M AUSENCO Centre at 144 Montague Road, South Brisbane for the Ray White Invest Montague Road Property Trust, began in late August 2008, with completion due by December this year. Jeff Miller and his site crew powered through the retention system and completed the basement ground slab prior to Christmas.
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WORK is progressing well at Noosa Sanctuary with all of the 37 buildings under construction. The project is on time despite having two months and 2.6m of rain since commencement. The display unit is now open with a high level of interest in the end product. The Resort will be managed by Mirvac as Quay West Noosa.
Home and Independent Dialysis Unit Job Value: $130,000 Job Description: Fitout of an existing tenancy at Royal Brisbane Hospital to enable staff to train patients to perform dialysis at home. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael White Ben Plunkett Trevor Bruiners Architectural Practice Academy
Alligator Creek SVC Job Value: $2.4M Job Description: The construction of a control building and foundations for hi-voltage electrical equipment, including transformer bunding areas, oil entrapment tanks and a Hebel panel enclosed area for the magnetic transformer equipment. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . .
Howdy McLeod Howdy McLeod Terry Wilson Howdy McLeod Trevor Bruiners GHD GHD GHD GHD
Autism Queensland – Hambledon Preschool building Job Value: $195,000 Job Description: Refurbishment works to an existing building. The building will be divided into two classrooms, two teacher offices, a reception area, staff room and a communal gym room. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Paul De Jong Aaron Polden Renee Parker David Brown Aaron Polden / Chris Hattingh Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Drafting Services
142 Albert St Job Value: $825,000 Job Description: Alteration and refurbishment works to façade, roof and internal layout. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Structural Engineer: . . . . . . . . . Electrical Subcontractor: . . . . . . Glazing Subcontractor: . . . . . . .
Simon Spittle Des Tan Darrin Pearson Graeme Smith Roy B. Hoskins & Assoc. WFM Electrical Freeglide Windows
Happy camper says thanks ERIC Hanna, manager of Hutchies’ camp at Airlie Beach, received the following letter of thanks from recent Thai tiler, Moonk, of Echo Tiles. The camp houses many people from different countries and backgrounds and, despite the challenges, Eric obviously runs a remarkably happy camp. Eric said, although Moonk’s English was weak, his sentiments were strong for Hutchies and Australia. Dear Eric and all employees, I don’t know how much I appreciate for your all from I went the camp until was leaving at the first time I was afraid on living and working with Australian but after work and came back to camp you were always glad for me so I took rest so comfortable in the camp.
You always gave me helping with kind especially when I smoked in my room and you didn’t evict and gave me many chance. You greeted for me every morning and evening I will never forget your smile. Ordinary times you are very silent but you shouted “How is going?” I will miss. I appreciated all of house keepers and so sorry my room was too messy. When I go back to Australia then I hope to see you again. My camera was broken so I could not take all of you. When you free please send me the picture So bye. Moonk
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Hutchies gets the attention it deserves HUTCHIES’ innovative apprentice training has been recently recognised in a series of awards from Master Builders Queensland and Construction Skills Queensland. Since the beginning of 2008, Hutchies has been developing innovative flexible curriculum for its apprentices in carpentry, plumbing, plastering, painting, tiling and bricklaying. The task based materials allow our apprentices to do most of their training on-the-job with study being negotiated with their mentors and site supervisors. Developed in conjunction with our partners Skills Tech (the lead TAFE organisation in Queensland) the materials allow our apprentices to spend more time on site and set them up to be self paced learners. All this has caught the attention
Pictured here are the training team, apprentices, future leaders, supporters and partners at the recent Construction Skills Queensland Awards. of our industry colleagues which resulted in us winning three prestigious State awards against some pretty stiff competition: • Master Builders Queensland 2008 Employer of the Year;
• Master Builders Queensland 2008 Apprentice of the Year – Travis Woods; and • Construction Skills Queensland Training Excellence AwardEmployer of the Year
Watch this space as Hutchies continues to build on our success and produce the very best future leaders for our company in the 21st century.
Hutchies apprentices + challenging task = productivity and cost effectiveness OUR Barracks project in Petrie Terrace in Brisbane had a problem. How to meet a fast approaching deadline and manage a difficult but repetitious section of work cost effectively? Enter Hutchies training team and Apprentice Development Coordinator-Paul Read who worked with the John Berlese Team to develop a solution that involved competent tradesperson mentors from Hutchinson Internal Linings and a team of Hutchies apprentices across a range of year levels. The work involved constructing the stepped floors in the new cinema complex and a new deck for the Hogs Breath Café next door. Both projects were on tight timelines and the result was a success on a number of fronts. Our apprentices gained invaluable experience on
some tricky tasks whilst the timelines and costs projected for the works were met. It all went to show yet again that our ever increasing apprentice workforce is an asset not a liability to Hutchies’ building activities.
Alan Waldron (left) accepted on behalf on Hutchies the Q.M.B.A. “Apprentice Employer of the Year” award and Travis Woods (right) won Q.M.B.A “Apprentice of the Year”.
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Christmas Party a big splash with the kids THE annual Social Club’s Kids’ Christmas Party was held at White Water World and almost 400 people enjoyed the day with Santa delivering gifts to 153 children. It proved a popular choice of venue and there
was plenty of positive feedback. “Thanks for a great day at White Water World. We had a ball,” – The Forsingdales. “It was the best day of my life,” – Mary Hutchinson (5).
Guns ‘n no roses for ladies
Nicole Jones takes aim.
FOR some unknown reason, the ladies of the Social Club decided to have a day on the shooting range at Belmont firing pistols, rifles and shotguns. Fully trained and qualified range officers took the visitors through safety procedures and supervised the day to ensure they felt safe and relaxed. Everything was supplied including hearing and eye protection along with firearms, ammunition, targets, coffee, tea and lunch. Be warned, the ladies have been armed ... and we know they can be dangerous.
Not to be messed with ... Linda Sadleir and Mandy Walker run out of ammo.
Flaming good time at Casuarina party
Celebrating Botswana’s 42 years of independence. LAST year’s Botswana Independence Day in Brisbane was proudly sponsored by Hutchies to help relatives and friends of company member, Moses Thabano, celebrate the 42 year milestone. Botswana is a land-locked country nestled between South Africa, Namibia,
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Happy birthday, Botswana Zimbabwe and Zambia. Moses said the country was known as Bechuanaland prior to gaining independence from the British in 1966. “Since independence, Botswana has had uninterrupted civilian leadership,
progressive policies, significant capital investment and one of the most dynamic economies in Africa based on diamond mining,” said Moses. The celebrations included a cocktail dinner and soccer tournament.
A TRADITIONAL bonfire, fireworks and bubbles featured at the Guy Fawkes celebration in November. As usual, the event was held at the Hutchinson house at Casuarina and more than 500 people partied into the night.
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Warriors at War
Daryl Fennell (right) in the ring. Centre ring at the Warriors at War Muay Thai Boxing fight nights is no place for the faint-hearted as Leighann Banham, of New Zealand, and Natalie Zoukatas, of Sweden, go head to head in their international title bout. TWO company members, Andrew Banham and George Alifrangus, competed in a Hutchies sponsored Warriors at War Muay Thai Boxing fight night at the Broncos Leagues Club. Andrew’s wife, Leighann, also competed in the headline event of the night, a Women’s International Featherweight Title fight. Andrew fought a quick and convincing bout with a KO in the first of five rounds, keeping him on track for the next stage of his world title campaign. George and Leighann also
fought courageous rounds, but both were defeated on points. Andrew’s corner was supported by the current A1 World Champion Shannon ‘Shaggy’ King and Bruce ‘The Preacher’ Macfie. The night, promoted by Karen Williams, was attended by other Muay Thai superstars including current WMC World Champion, John Wayne Parr, his wife, former World Champion, Angie Parr, and former World Champion and Hall of Fame inductee, Ian Jacobs, of SAFE (Securing A Female’s Environment).
Corporate Punishment PETER Stem, Daryl Fennell and Aaron Warat, all from Quarterback Group, Brisbane, are scheduled to fight at the Warriors at War Muay Thai Boxing fight night at Broncos on April 3. Peter, 45, and Daryl, 42, are seasoned campaigners, but Aaron will make his debut in Corporate Punishment 2. The Corporate Punishment 2 card will consist of seven amateur fights with food and alcohol provided in the admission. Funds will be donated to a charity nominated by the winner of each fight. Peter and Daryl made their debut in Corporate Punishment 1
in September last year when they both put their new boxing skills to the test after a 12-month training program with Shannon ‘Shaggy’ King. Both trained at Shaggy’s exclusive new gym, The Corporate Box gym and lounge bar, starting out with weights, general fitness and pad work. They later progressed to sparring and wrestling and said fighting was a by-product of their fitness work. “The setting of a goal and the training required to reach that goal paid dividends for our ultimate health and well being through cardio-vascular fitness and healthier diets,” they said.
Netball bouncing along
Hutchies’ golf team of Matthew, Chris, Penny and Nora with Darrel Bourke, CEO MontroseAccess (centre).
MontroseAccess 75th anniversary A HUTCHIES’ team was thanked by MontroseAccess for joining in its Charity Golf Challenge and 75th Anniversary Charity Gala Dinner to help young Queenslanders with physical disabilities. The organisation was founded in 1933 as The Queensland Society
for Crippled Children to provide care for children with polio. Today, staff travel across the state from four metropolitan offices to help more than 2000 people each year, including direct support to more than 600 children.
THE “The Hutchies Hopefuls” netball team in Toowoomba proudly wears the Hutchies’ name as their major sponsor. Members are (back, from
left) Jenny Lippett, Rebecca Riley, Nicole Washington, Edith Matheson, Jess Foenander, Lyn Mae Orr and (front, from left) Nicole Driscoll and Wendy Teege.
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At the Board Meeting were (standing, from left) Anthony Stevens, Matt Boulton, Sam Blackburn, Jamie Stark, Craig Fisher; and (seated, from left) Jamie Ison, Ben Lund and Will Butchard.
Young starter for the big league HUTCHIES is giving young rugby league player, Tristan Law, some help to chase his dream to play for Queensland and Australia. Hutchies sponsored Tristan, a member of the Queensland Under 14 Merit Rugby League Squad, to play in the Cairns State Carnival. For Tristan, selected
to play wing, it was the second year in which he made the State Squad. He also is involved with the Gold Coast Titans Junior Development Program. Tristan is shown with Area Manager for Toowoomba, Robert Weymouth, and proud father, Mick Kearns.
Board members not bored LOUSY weather made no difference to the recent annual Board Meeting Corporate Surf Event at Caloundra. It was the seventh year of the event, which raises funds for charity, and top surfers, including professional long boarder, Seb Wilson, big-wave surfer, Mark Visser, and surf coach Robbie Sherwell, hit the beach despite the unfavourable conditions. The surfers agreed that everyone turned up just to have fun and help disabled. The event, combined with an evening
auction of sporting memorabilia at Lake Kawana Community Centre, aimed to raise about $25,000. The charity auction included items from Kelly Slater, Layne Beachley, Taj Burrows and cricketer, Matt Hayden. About $15,000 was donated to the Australian Downs Syndrome swimming team to compete at the world championships in Portugal. For further details, visit the website on www.theboardmeeting.org
Outriggers outclassed THE Hutchies’ Townsville Branch took to the Strand in their Hutchies’ Undies for the Magnetic Island Outrigging Canoe Club Corporate Challenge to raise money for the Heart Foundation. The Hutchies’ Old Rockers and Hutchies’ Wannabes fought bravely through severe sea winds and extremely choppy waves, but were outclassed and failed to make it into the finals. But, in true Hutchies’ style, they continued the team bonding at the pub ... planning for their next event.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
APRIL 2009
Competitive advantages in tough times win new work TWO major State Government projects, with a combined value of almost $80 million, have spearheaded a new works portfolio for Hutchies throughout Queensland. The key projects are the Maroochydore State Government office building valued at $58 million and the Cairns Base Hospital Emergency Department and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) upgrade valued at $20 million. Managing Director, Greg Quinn, said he was delighted with Hutchies’ ability to win both projects in the tender market. He said Hutchies had competitive advantages which had come to the fore in tough times. “Hutchies’ advantages include competitive pricing, a good geographic spread of fully owned local offices, financial strength and a reputation for being a real builder with a permanent workforce of almost 1000. “Our survival technique is to look after our clients, to do a good job, to take care of our people and to make a fair profit in the process,” he said. The Maroochydore project will involve design and construction of an 11-level office building
upgrading of the Emergency and MRI departments to include a new three-storey building at the front of the existing hospital and an upgrade of the remaining departments. The construction of this project will be completed in October 2010. Hutchies’ valuable line-up of new work has strong emphasis in regional Queensland. New work, with a total value of $230 million, is underway in Cairns, Townsville, Ingham, Bundaberg, Airlie Beach, Hervey Bay, Cooroy, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Blackwater, Dysart and Brisbane. For further details see Managing Director’s Message (on Page 2) and Job Updates (on Pages 8 & 9).
The Maroochydore State Government office building – valued at $58 million. in First Avenue including eight levels of offices, basement and two podium carparks. The project is required to achieve a 5-Star Green Star Office As-Built Version V2 and Green Star Office Interiors Version V1.1 certified ratings with an 82-week construction period. The Cairns project involves the staged
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Scaffold on the rise
The Scaffold Division shifted more than 600 tonnes of scaffold in three days to make the new yard at Yatala operational.
HUTCHIES’ Scaffold Division is now fully operational at Yatala. To officially open the new yard, Tim McGregor, Yatala Yard Manager, hosted a barbecue for all divisions based at the facility. With support from subcontractors and suppliers, Tim presented lucky door prizes and welcomed those suppliers and subcontractors into the Hutchies’ family with the traditional gift of Hutchies’ undies. Readers can expect big things from the expanded Travelling Undies candidates in future editions of Hutchies’ Truth. The reorganisation of the Scaffold Division was a
Herculean feat, with the team moving more than 600 tonnes of scaffold in three days which included a weekend. For the past 12 months, the Scaffold Division successfully serviced Hutchies’ regional teams close to Brisbane, During that time, the demand for superior service and quality galvanised scaffolds increased in Far North Queensland. Scaffold Division now has two major projects in Cairns. Currently, more scaffold is being used in the regions than in the Brisbane CBD and the Scaffold Division looks forward to further expanding its geographical capacity in the coming years.
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IN addition to the Royal Children’s Hospital project started in November, Hutchies has secured the Cairns Base Hospital, the $58 million Maroochydore State Government Office building and a schools package comprising 11 state schools throughout Queensland. The schools roll-out is a part of the Rudd Government’s stimulus package. Hutchies has dedicated teams doing design work at the moment and we are allocating some of our 192 apprentices to the program. Our priority over the past 12 months has been to focus more on State and Federal Government funded projects. The balance between government, private and institutional projects is now quite good. The further we move in to these obviously difficult times, the more we are discovering new opportunities not previously tapped.
I know I am a bit ‘one eyed’, but I have convinced myself that Hutchies has some real and genuine competitive advantages which really come to the fore in tough times. We are competitive in any price bracket, based on our great buying capacity and our relationships with subbies, built on always having organised jobs and being good payers. We have good geographical coverage, with fully owned offices established in Cairns for 17 years; Townsville for 26 years; Toowoomba for 12 years; Sunshine Coast for six years; Gold Coast for six years; Sydney for seven years; and Melbourne for two years. Hutchies’ people are a part of these communities and we are considered ‘locals’ wherever we operate. We also have financial
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Managing Director strength. BSA and State Government financial parameters allow Hutchies to do just over $2 billion per annum or any single project of $600 million in value. As a result, currently financiers are referring clients to us, because of their confidence in our financial capacity. Another strength we have is that we directly employ 940 people, including 192 apprentices. We are recognised as real builders – not just managers. Our ‘survival mode’ approach to the current economic crisis is to look after our clients, continue to do a good job, take care of our
people and try to make a fair profit during the process. We will have to see how it all plays out, but I don’t know of a builder who is better placed, on almost every front, to deal with whatever is dished up. Back in October last year, when the market heard that receivers had been appointed to Petrac, the developer of the Noosa North Shore project Hutchies was building, rumours were rife about how much Hutchies was owed. In fact, it was $2.2 million. I’m pleased to say, we completed that project working directly for the receivers and we have been paid. Hutchies had already paid all subcontractors and suppliers when their accounts were due back in October and November, so this final payment is all upside ... and a good result considering. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
The house from which Jack built THIS is Hutchies’ very first office – the Hutchinson family home in Manly Road (formerly Brisbane Road), Manly. It was from here that the first John Hutchinson (Snr) ran his fledgling business which would one day evolve into Queensland’s largest privately owned building company. And it was here that workers, suppliers
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and customers would come to talk about building and to play billiards in the cool sea breezes beneath the sprawling Queenslander. The large clamshells either side of the front steps are a fond memory for the current Jack Hutchinson of the days when he visited his grandfather’s house as a young boy.
Hutchies plans to produce a special commemorative book as part of its centenary celebrations in 2012. Any present or past company members, who have historic photographs of Hutchies’ people and/or job sites, please contact Tracey Fryer at Hutchinson Builders (Tel 0418 762 520 or email tricketts@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au) for possible inclusion in this publication.
Over 55s get The Point
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HUTCHIES has construction underway at the The Point – an over-55s, resort-style living complex at Hastings Point (pictured left). Tweed developer, Seek Change, has opened The Point’s onsite sales office, complete with a large scale project model. The development offers permanent residents 250 independent and assisted living apartments in a mix of one, two and three-bedrooms. The Point is Seek Change’s latest multi-million dollar residential, commercial and retail development. Surrounded by Crown land, the apartments are in a gated secure community adjacent to creeks and a stretch of uninhabited beachfront. Seek Change director of sales, Paul Kearny, said retirees were attracted to the estate’s location which overlooked the beach and waterways while being close to Hastings Point and Pottsville town centres. Stage One offers 91 apartments ranging from 70m2 to 128m2, priced between $285,000 and $895,000.
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Hutchies’ cranes out in the market By Greg Quinn, Managing Director
Hutchies’ Crane and Hoist team is now providing cranes and hoists to other builders throughout Australia.
Historic site for new Coles supermarket WYNNUM’S new Coles supermarket, recently built by Hutchies, has been constructed on the site of the first Coles supermarket in Queensland which was established in 1963. Adding to its historic significance, the building incorporates a commemorative mural as a permanent reminder of two brave firemen who lost their lives on the site almost 50 years ago. The firemen, Sidney William Brown, of Wynnum, and Herbert George Lees, of Camp Hill, lost their lives on May 17, 1959, while trying to extinguish the Star Theatre which previously existed on the site. An extract from the Wynnum Herald, which carried the story the following day, appears on the mural: “Eye-witnesses said the two men were last seen taking a
Guests at the official opening of Coles new supermarket at Wynnum included (rear, from left) Rob Pou; Neville Doughan; Scott Hutchinson; Paul Lucas, Deputy Premier and Member for Lytton; Russell Fryer; David Lodge; and (front, from left) Andrew Rijken; Paulo Valente; Anthony Prior; and Cr Peter Cummings.
hose in the main entrance of the theatre. Projection room equipment, weighing over a ton, crashed through the upper floor onto the two firemen.” The Wynnum Fire and Rescue
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station at Wynnum West has since been constructed on a block of land once owned by Sid Brown, and a plaque commemorating the fireman’s memory is located in its foyer.
HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba office sponsored the Cancer Council of Queensland’s Girls Night In High Tea, raising funds for research and crucial services to benefit women with breast or gynaecological cancers. It was organised by Grant Clarke’s wife, Debbie, whose efforts helped raise $2000 – and give everyone an afternoon to remember.
MIDWAY through last year, when it became quite apparent many projects were not going to happen as a result of the financial crisis, Hutchies reviewed all of its operational areas. The last thing we wanted to see was a heap of brand new cranes and hoists sitting on the ground at our Yatala facility, because jobs had dropped away. We know we have the most modern fleet of cranes and hoists in Australia. In fact, the primary reason we purchased 23 cranes and 14 hoists was because of the ageing status of the tower cranes available from the traditional providers in the marketplace. So now, we have set up an operation to provide cranes and hoists to other builders throughout Australia. Currently, we have nine cranes and six hoists out, with the balance up on Hutchies’ projects. Initially, I thought there would be a reluctance from other builders to hire Hutchies’ gear, however, this has proven not to be the case. At the end of the day, builders want the best plant and equipment with the best erection, dismantling and running teams available. Hutchies’ Crane and Hoist team is doing a wonderful job. We call it ‘Building Industry Supplies”... although, you have to look twice to see it isn’t the Hutchies’ logo. It just goes to show – the right equipment, supported by the right people at the right price is always a good formula.
Special fun dates for Hutchies’ BSC By Jodie Langer, President HBSC
THIS year Hutchies’ Brisbane Social Club has some awesome events planned. We kicked off the year in February at Draculas on the Gold Coast where a night of fun and laughter was had by all. The next event scheduled is a day at the Gold Coast Races on May 23, followed by a challenge to everyone’s minds with a Trivia Night in September to be held at the Sofitel in Brisbane. As we had great feedback from last year’s Children’s Christmas Party, we will hold this year’s party again at White Water World on the Gold Coast. Mark this event in your diary for November 8.
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Jack joins elite group with MBA Life Membership ‘His life has epitomised Pride in the Job’
tion at Master Builders. JACK K Hutchinson has been honoured with a Life “Jack was President of Master Builders in 1996 Membership of Master Builders Queensland. Memb b and 1997 and was National President of MBA Inc MBQ President, John Gaskin, recently in 1999,” said Mr Gaskin. presented Life Memberships to Jack and “He served on the State Council and Executive Walter Sommer, describing them as two of W for many years and was a long serving member of tthe industry’s most outstanding members Master Builders Industrial Relations Committee who throughout their lives epitomised ‘Pride w at a time when that Committee was the peak in the Job’. committee of Master Builders. Mr Gaskin said Life Membership was “Jack is also renowned for his generous support the highest accolade that Master Builders of the building industry and community at large.” could give a member, with only eight members having achieved JJACK Hutchinson began Master Builders in 1930 and again from that honour since 1882. his career as an appren- 1940 to 1942. The eligibility criteria tice carpenter working first His involvement in the organisation iiss strict including having for Hutchinson Builders, or is one of the reasons Jack became a demonstrated exceptional de d Hutchies, as the company member and has remained involved commitment to Master cco is affectionately known. with the organisation that he so strongly Builders and the industry for B Jack left the industry to work as a believes in. quantity surveyor for a number of years, att least 15 years, having held a Hutchies is Queensland’s largest but it wasn’t long before building and privately owned building company a position of office bearer at construction lured him back. and celebrated its 95th anniversary in Master Builders and having M He returned to Hutchinson Builders 2007, representing almost a century of been be e active on one or more of in 1966, when he took over operations service to Queensland and testament to the th he Association’s functions. of the family-run company. Jack was the company’s commitment, expertise Mr Gaskin said Jack had just 31 years old when he took on this and integrity. followed the family tradition fo ol incredible challenge. – Master Builders Magazine, of support for and participaJack’s grandfather was President of February/March 2009.
Apprentices destined to be future leaders WITH almost 200 apprentices from Cairns to Sydney, Hutchies is doing its bit to provide future leaders for the construction industry – even in these challenging economic times. Townsville has embraced the idea and has nine carpentry apprentices ranging from school-based to fourth year. The team has found that, with good support from their tradesperson mentors, site supervisors, team leaders and apprentice development coordinators, these apprentices quickly become productive and effective members of the team. The Tyto Wetland Precinct Stage One at Ingham is a good example of the confidence the Townsville team has in these young men. With Site Supervisor Pat Derrick as their mentor, Justin Denin (second year), Reese Lund (school-based), Brad Williams (first year) and Giancarlo Possiebon (fourth year) are
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responsible for delivering the first stage of this project by September this year. The project is an opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of traditional carpentry skills, with the guys taking on many of the tasks normally assigned to subcontractors on our big commercial jobs, such as footings, steelfixing, concreting, slabs, decks and board walks. Given the distance back to Townsville (about 100 kms), the specially developed task based training materials delivered in the workplace makes it viable for the apprentices to operate away from home for long periods and still complete their structured training. The apprentices report that, while Pat is a tough taskmaster, they know he wants to see them succeed through hard work and providing cost effective, quality products to our clients.
Young builders paddle their own canoe for Centenary Rowing Club MANAGING Director, Greg Quinn, has announced a first for the Australian building industry – having young people build a sporting complex for young people. He said it was the first time, of which he was aware, that young building apprentices would complete a building project for other young people. “The idea was hatched by Ben Young who is in charge of apprentices at Hutchies,” he said. “When Ben heard that Hutchinsons would build the first new public rowing shed on the banks of the Brisbane River
in 80 years for the Centenary Rowing Club, he came up with the idea of having young people involved.” Ben, a former school oarsmen and rowing coach, said many of his apprentices had rowed and, when the project was proposed, they all immediately wanted to be involved. “We have a great group of young apprentices who are keen to tackle even the most difficult of jobs and, although they will be managed by an experienced foreman, they will be the ones largely responsible for the construction,” said Ben.
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Guests celebrate the official opening of Alpen Ridge – a new standard of ski resort property built by Hutchies in the Niseko region of Japan. Alpen Ridge was a $23 million one-day sell-out when it was launched on to the market and was 85 per cent booked months ahead of the start of Japan’s ski season.
HUTCHIES often receives letters of appreciation for work well done and the efforts of its people who are prepared to go above and beyond the call of duty. The following is a selection of some recent thankyou’s. I wanted to write and thank you and the team from Hutchinsons for the great job you did on our refurbishments here at Grace College. Right from the start of the project everything was done professionally and competently. We were part of the whole process and whenever decisions needed to be made we were consulted. I would particularly like to mention Caitlin and Mike. Mike was fantastic. He kept a good eye on all that was happening and talked to us about any changes. He was amazing and I can’t find enough words to describe his commitment and work ethic. He was certainly willing to get his hands dirty and worked really hard to get the place looking spic and span before the hand over. Caitlin was also amazing. Every time we needed something followed up or checked on she was right onto it. She never got annoyed and nothing was too much trouble. Her bright cheery nature and professionalism was much appreciated. Again, I was extremely impressed with her. Lastly, I want to thank you Chris (Chainey). You were fantastic – totally professional, calm, helpful and I was totally able to trust the
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process to unfold. – Warm regards, Sue Fairley • • • NOW that the Cement Australia Office and Laboratory Building at Darra is nearing completion, my contract with the company will end and I will be moving on to other opportunities. However, before I go, I would like to commend the Hutchies’ Team that has worked so hard to make this building such a success. It has not been an easy project
and at times the challenges have seemed to be insurmountable. However, we were always able to rely on the ingenuity of your team to get us through. In particular, I would like to thank Jamie Washington for managing the day to day aspects of the project. Being a ‘brown field’ site it has had its challenges, and despite these and our constant requests for changes and additional work, Jamie always kept calm and was able to come up with
effective solutions. This made for excellent relations between our companies and has resulted in the final delivery of a functional, quality building that has surpassed the expectations of Cement Australia. I would also compliment the work put in by Kurt Peele and Bree Hoek who have managed and administered the project in a way that has made my job easy. It is not often that projects work out this well, and I thought that their efforts should be recognised by a word of appreciation. Regards, Andy Perkins, Project Manager, Manufacturing & Projects, Cement Australia Pty Ltd
New life and green award for refurbished building THE Australia Pacific Holdings’ brief for Hutchies’ $35 million job at 545 Queen Street, Brisbane was to increase the floor area of an existing nine-storey tower, including a new façade and internal finishes. A new podium structure was to tie in with the existing tower and a new fit-out to the complete nine floors was included in the contract. The building occupies an island bounded by busy inner city roads (Queen, Adelaide and Macrossan Streets) which could not be disrupted. Congratulations to Julian French, Peter Haidley and the whole team from 545 Queen Street. The Green Building Council of Australia has announced that the project has been awarded a 4-Star Green Star, Office Design v2 Certified Rating, which represents Best Practice.
The construction site on a virtual traffic island was a major challenge for Hutchies’ team at 545 Queen St. This is Hutchies’ third project to receive a rating from the GBCA and the fourth project in Australia to receive a Round 1 Green Star rating. A project case study will be posted on Hutchies’ website.
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Hot Townsville tradie! One tequila, HUTCHIES’ Justin Dennien, of Townsville, was a popular finalist in the recent Hottest Tradie competition run by the Savvy section of the Townsville Bulletin newspaper. The top 12 finalists in the inaugural event, as well as relishing the attention of Townsville’s female population, were vying for a first prize of $1000. Savvy editor, Andy Toulson, said the response to the first Hottest Tradies competition had been “phenomenal” and the event would PROFILE: Justin Dennien, 24, The Lakes. Carpenter for Hutchinson Builders. What do you like most about your job? Just seeing stuff getting built from the ground up to a finished product at the end of the day.
definitely be repeated. Eventual winner of the event, which was decided by public vote, was 25-year-old carpenter, Brad Simmons who is single, selfemployed and a Gemini.
Favourite hobbies? I play footy and do a bit of dancing, tap and jazz. I’ve been doing it since I was younger. How do you feel about being nominated? I think it’s pretty funny, I don’t really mind things like that. Savvy likes: His scruff charm!
two tequila, three tequila ... floor! LAST year Jack travelled to Mexico and called in on a number of tequila producers to taste test their wares. He struck up a relationship with Jose Nieves Nunez Flores, the owner of Tequilera Casa Ojeda, and decided to take some tequila back to Australia. In true Jack style, he ordered, and paid in advance, a whole pallet load which has finally arrived and the bottles are quickly finding their way into the Hutchies’ network including prizes in the Truth Scratchies. Each bottle is a handmade work of art and differ greatly in size and thickness of glass. As a result, some bottles appear to be only three-quarters full, despite all containing exactly the same amount – 700ml. Jack also said some of the stoppers were a bit dodgy, but lucky recipients can use superglue to reconnect the cork to the glass stopper. The cactus-like Agave plant juice for this tequila is first class and
The tequila bottles are a work of art. the tequila is 100 per cent Agave derived, compared with some other tequilas available in Australia which can be less than 51 per cent. Tequila was first produced in the 16th century near the city of Tequila in Mexico from where it gets its name. There are countless ways to enjoy tequila – such as the popular ‘lick, sip, suck’, where a shot is served with salt and a slice of lime. This way of drinking tequila is called ‘tequila cruda’ and is considered by Mexicans and hardened tequila drinkers as ‘training wheels’ for tequila newbies. It is also claimed that drinking high quality, 100 per cent Agave tequila with salt and lime is a waste, as much of the tequila’s flavor is lost. Jack assures us that you can definitely drink his tequila straight. ‘Salud’... and good luck!
Elite athletes on sporting pathway
Building sites battling nature HUTCHIES’ North Queensland divisions have had their fair share of rain this wet season with the Bureau of Meteorology claiming the wettest season on record. The Townsville office had two projects in the surrounding areas of Bowen and Ingham which have shared the brunt of the wet season, suffering from isolation, repeated flooding, declared disaster zones and destructive king tides. Townsville recorded January
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rainfall of 654mm and 922mm for February. While Townsville’s monthly average of sunshine is 250 hours, the combined total for January and February this year barely hit the monthly average. Wild conditions on the site boundary of the Bowen Foreshore Redevelopment project (above) indicate some of the unusual challenges experienced on North Queensland sites this year.
THE Queensland School Sport Foundation, supported by Hutchies, recently gave 24 outstanding young sportspeople cheques for $500 each to foster their sporting careers, at the 2008 Future State Greats Presentation Luncheon. The Foundation’s chair, Ian Healy, said the QSSF role was to provide rising sporting stars with an opportunity to be recognised for their sporting talent and encouragement to continue on their sporting pathway. During the luncheon presentation, a primary and secondary student from each of the state’s 12 School Sport Regions received a cheque of $500 each and a commemorative certificate to mark the occasion. The lucky athletes also were able to meet and talk with previous sporting legends, sponsors and members of the Foundation.
Former state great, and parent of Jamie-Lee (water polo), Wally Lewis, was one of the presenters at the Future State Greats Presentation Luncheon.
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First CBD master-planned precinct on track at Townsville’s historic inner city rail yards THE extensive experience and expertise of Hutchinson Builders in the construction industry has been demonstrated in full during the construction of Townsville’s first CBD master-planned precinct. The Central Project by developer, Honeycombes Property Group, is a multi-stage $350 million development located on the historic rail yards in inner city Townsville. It has been designed to transform the area into a vibrant lifestyle hub. The mix of commercial, retail and residential provides an interactive environment in which people can live, work and play. Central has been described as an exciting milestone for the city of Townsville and one which will revitalise its western sector. Central Stage 1 consists of a three-level Commercial Building with basement carparking for 40 cars, leased office space and five retail tenancies. The Islington Apartments, which is more than 50 per cent sold, comprise a mix of one, two and three-bedroom luxury architectdesigned apartments ranging in price from
Years of experience and professionalism ❝ combined with innovative ideas made Hutchinson Builders the perfect choice. ❞
Environmental Management System Certificate HUTCHIES has received its AS/ NZS ISO 14001:2004 Certificate. What does this mean for Hutchies? It means reduced exposure to risks, improved market access (various government, mining, civil, Green Star projects) and enhanced public trust and market confidence. The scope of certification provides for construction, refurbishment, design management, project management and construction management services for building and civil projects including high and low rise office buildings, residential apartments and townhouse developments, hospitals, education, special purpose university buildings and aged care facilities, shopping centres, hotels, carparks, warehouses, resorts, grandstands and sporting venues, airport, industrial, public and community buildings, steel structures and associated civil works for projects.
$395,000 to $895,000. The 95 apartments are located throughout three buildings, centralised around a podium with resort-style facilities including pool, barbecues, sauna and gym. This self-contained village with its cafes, shops and open outdoor free space is a highly desirable location to live and play. Hutchinson Builders was an ideal partner for such a project. Years of experience and professionalism combined with innovative ideas made Hutchinson Builders the perfect choice. Hutchinson Builders Regional Manager, Jim Gutteridge describes the construction of Central Stage 1 as an exciting undertaking for the company. The project involved diversion of major stormwater line and works within remediated ground conditions. Two months into construction a basement
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Honeycombes’ “Central” with commercial and retail in the foreground and residential behind. was added to the Commercial Building which involved redesign works. The project was complex therefore a close working relationship between Hutchinson Builders, the consultant team and client has ensured the successful completion of this milestone project. With only the external works to complete inclusive of the carpark and finishing works to the Historic Ceremonial Line, the Hutchinson Builders Team can look forward to a celebration well deserved in one of the many waterholes here in Townsville. – The Australian National Construction Review
HUTCHIE visitors may see Bob Walker, senior estimator, enjoying a quiet smoko in the office to fight off the stress of the day. This flashback takes us to Vietnam in 1970 with Bob enjoying smoko, with M60 machine gun on hand, during patrol with the 3rd Battalion RAR. If you want to chat with Bob during smoko, don’t sneak up on him, he may still have that M60 in his bottom drawer.
Valentine’s Day a winner for Colin & Tracey
No love child link
AN article on Travis Woods in the recent Hutchies’ Truth got tongues wagging when readers noticed the uncanny resemblance between Travis (left) and our Don O’Rorke (right). Don was quick to defend his position – declaring his admiration for Travis, but denying any love child connection.
WHEN Hutchies’ company member, Colin Kennard, and his wife, Tracey, walked down the aisle recently, it was the personal hygiene aisle of the Sunland Plaza Walters IGA in Townsville and they were accompanied by their sons, Caelan and Charles. But, it was all for a good cause – to renew their marriage vows and to collect a swag of prizes. Colin and Tracey won a Valentine’s Day competition on the local radio station 4TO-FM and the prize included renewing vows at the IGA. The couple were originally married in Ireland in 2002, but, on the day the weather was so severe, the bride was unable to get to the hairdresser; the groom wore a kilt which he said was very cold; and the photographer didn’t even show up. Renewal of their vows in the tropics was a much more pleasant affair. The only things missing were the relatives and friends who helped them celebrate the first time.
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Somerville House – New Junior School and Boarding House
Job Value: $20,358,596 Job Description: Construction of a five-level building consisting of three levels of classrooms and two levels of boarding dormitories. Hutchies was awarded the project at tender (among six other tenderers) by proposing some clever design alternatives while still maintaining the client’s brief. Steve Wicks (HB Cost Planner) must be commended for his work during a long and difficult tender process. Fernando Uribe has been working closely with the school’s representative, Joe Smith, and project architect, Kevin Gerrard of Bickerton Masters, to ensure the reduced construction period is achieved. Team leader:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cadet: . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry White Steve Wicks Fernando Uribe Cassidy Holland Renee Matthew Jeff Barber Bickerton Masters Architecture Cardno Alexander Browne Rider Levitt Bucknall Hawkins Jenkins Ross GTS Plumbing
Cairns Base Hospital Emergency Dept & MRI upgrade
Job Value: $20M Description: This project involves the staged upgrading of the Emergency and MRI departments. This includes a new three-storey building at the front of the existing hospital and upgrading the remaining departments. The construction of this project will be completed in October 2010. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul DeJong Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Sandy Young Hutchies’ Project Manager/Administrator (Emergency Dept): . . . . . . . . . . Aaron Polden Hutchies’ Project Manager/Administrator (MRI Upgrade): . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anthony MacSweeney Hutchies’ Site Manager (Emergency Dept): . . . . . . . . . . Phil Murphy Hutchies’ Site Manager (MRI Upgrade): . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michael Gattera Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Chris Hattingh Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suters Architects Structural & Civil Engineering: . Northrop Structural & Civil Engineers Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Davis Langdon Elect/Fire & Mech Engineering: . DMA Professional Engineers Hydraulic Engineering: . . . . . . . MRP Hydraulic Consultants Landscaping: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . David Kearney & Assoc
Cairns North Community Health Centre
Job Value: $4M Job Description: Construction of a new Community Health Service facility. Works will include a Diabetes Clinic, BEMS store, relocation of ABM and home dialysis demountable buildings, site work, site infrastructure services, road works and car parks.
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Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ben Starchenko Kent Beavon Chris Hattingh Gordon Gould Ipson Architects Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Arup Engineers Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Davis Langdon Elect, Mech & Hydraulic Firm: . . Lincolne Scott
Townsville Vessel Traffic Service Centre
Job Value: $1,1815,825 Job Description: New two-level vessel traffic service centre including 47m communications tower incorporating an operations room, VTS training rooms, amenities and incident control room. The contract period is 20 weeks. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Dave Christofferson Graham Laggan Matt Whitby Brendan Kavanagh / Alex Long Maritime Safety Queensland Jon Kuskopf & Associates Base iGi Consulting CMRP GHD Townsville
Tyto Wetlands Q150 Project, Ingham
Job Value: $3,532,199 Job Description: New food and environment learning and interpretative centre including a restaurant, public amenities, 250m of steel and precast elevated boardwalks and viewing towers. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Estimator: . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical & Mechanical Firm: . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Mike Mitchell Pat Derrick Nathan James Brendan Kavanagh Hinchinbrook Shire Council Troppo Architects McKenzie Engineers Pty Ltd Air Conditioning Engineers CMRP Hydraulics and Fire Service Consultants Conics
Blackwater Workers’ Villas
Job Value: $1.5M Job Description: Construction of six twobedroom villa-style homes. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
James Loveday Andrew Rijken Steve Quinn Local Focus Design Alliance
Robina Cinema Complex. Job Value $7,770,000.
University of Queensland, Health Sciences Building. Job value $21.6M.
Pineapple Street, Zillmere
Job Value: $223,605 Job Description: Install new water mains and water meters to Q Fleet garage and workshop, Main Roads and Licence Testing and Mines and Energy Core Library. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Civil Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Greg Birnie Jono Dowsett Gary Bryant Q Build
University of Queensland, Health Sciences Building
Job Value: $21.6M Job Description: Refurbishment of the University of Queensland’s training facility at the Royal Brisbane Hospital, Herston. This involves stripping the building back to a bare structure and constructing architecturally designed interiors and an elaborate external metal work screen that will be a major feature of the building. The building is 10 storeys and is located next to two heritage-listed buildings which has required some careful planning to ensure they stay protected. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Paul Hart Rob Yates Lindsay Low Grant Delaney Steven Kourevelis Phillips Smith Conwell Cardno Alexander Browne Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Davis Langdon
Robina Cinema Complex
Job Value: $7,770,000 Job Description: Fit-out of 11 cinemas for Birch Carroll and Coyle consisting of three Gold Class cinemas, one GMAX cinema and seven standard cinemas including lobby areas, toilets, Gold Class Bar, candy bar, staff facilities, bio box and plant deck. There is a tight time frame of 15 weeks with difficult access and material handling issues. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Consultants:. . . . . . . . Fire Services: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superintendent: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Alex Seydel Anthony McIntosh Terry Banwell Glen Winters Steven Kourevelis Woods Bagot MPN Fairbairn Consulting ARUP Davis Langdon
RSL Townsville Job Value: $3,636,363 Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Noel O’Brien Dave Christofferson Alex Long
Hervey Bay Officeworks Job Value: $3,087,937 Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Tim Colthup
Port of Airlie – Stage 1 (Boathouse Apartments) Job Value: $49.4M Job Description: The project is a design and construction consisting of 56 residential units over three floors, one floor of retail, basement carpark, tennis court, swimming pool, access road and fully landscaped area. This is the first stage of a landmark $400M-plus marina development in Airlie Beach. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Graham Spence Hutchies’ Administrators: . . . . . Cy Milburn and Evan Reid Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Steve Dench Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Josh Barbara Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . David Balson Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gary Hunt & Partners Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Morgan Consulting Engineers Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Cardno Ullman & Nolan Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Turner & Townsend Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . D & C Services
Murrumba Downs Tavern Job Value: $4,860,000 Job Description: New tavern and associated carpark. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil & Struct Engineering Firm: Electrical & Mechanical Firm: . .
Cameron O’May Seth Dunn David Wallace Alan Piper BYDG Intelara Connell Wagner
Stephens Street, Townhouses Job Value: $2,540,000.00 Job Description: Construction of 10 townhouses over two and three levels. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Townsville RSL. Job value $3.6M.
Simon Spittle Des Tan Darrin Pearson Matthew Raffa Ryall Smyth Architects Pty Ltd
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Cooroy Library. Job value Approx $6.5M. and addition of artwork that reflects local themes such as the marine environment and history of Bulcock Beach.
Hervey Bay Officeworks. Job value $3M. Structural Engineering Firm: . . . BG Group Engineers Pty Ltd Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Henwood Consulting Engineers Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Gray Robinson & Cottrell Pty Ltd Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arg Services
Maroochydore New State Government Office Building
Job Value: $57,890,000 Job Description: Design and Construction of 11 level office building, 12 First Avenue, Maroochydore. Project consists of Ground level, 8 levels of office building including roof level, 1 level basement and two podium carpark levels. Project is required to achieve a 5 Star Green Star Office As-Built Version V2 and Green Star Office Interiors Version V1.1 certified ratings. The project has an 82 week construction period. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Julian French Hutchies Contact Administrator: Anthony Waugh ESD Team Leader: . . . . . . . . . . Lyndon Christian Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Matthew Green Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Peter Haidley Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Barber Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Greg Bengtson Programmer:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brian Doyle Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . The TVS Partnership Struct, Hydraulics & Civil Engn’r: Aurecon Mech., Lift, Elect., Security Data & Communications Engineer: . . Cundall Fire Engineer/Safety:. . . . . . . . . Arup Fire Façade Engineer/Certification: . Arup Façade Engineering Thermal Modelling: . . . . . . . . . . Cundall Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . Davis Langdon Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . State of Queensland through the Director General, The Department of Public Works – Queensland Health and Queensland Government Accommodation Office Design & Construction Authority: Project Services
International House, UQ
Job Value: $2.4M Job Description: Construction of new multipurpose building and suspended walkways as well as the refurbishment of 42 student college bathrooms. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Subcontractor: . . . . . . Hydraulic Subcontractor:. . . . . .
Paul Ross Gordon Manson Graeme Smith Arch Images WFM Hollywood Plumbing
Adaws Centre – Mater Hospital
Job Value: $4.5M Job Description: The construction of a new four-storey drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. The fit-out includes a health clinic, administration and residences for The Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service (ADAWS). Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil & Struct Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical and Mechanical Firm: Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Design: . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Ross Gordon Manson Bob Walker Bligh Voller Nield Cardno Alexander Browne Turner & Townsend Hawkins Jenkins Ross Aqualogical Urban Space Design
First Choice, Bundaberg
Job Value: $ 1.6M Job Description: The existing Liquorland at the ‘Old Bundy Tavern’ will be partially demolished with large span timber trusses carefully removed and retained for integration into the completed building. A compressed program to minimise the shutdown is critical to the Coles Group, with Neville already ahead of time and fitting in the odd row on the Burnett River. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical & Mechanical Firm: . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hamish Evans Neville Doughan Robert Rea PDT DEQ Saunders DMA Mark Traucniek
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Victoria Towers Early Works Package
Job Value: $2.6M Job Description: The early works consists of a retention system which will accommodate three levels of basement. The design is a combination of bored piers, sheet piling and rock anchors. The early works are expected to be completed in late April. The job is located at the corner of Scarborough and White Streets, Southport, Gold Coast. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . .
John Berlese Andoni Kalokerinos Terry Bowden Paul David Alliance Design Group Rider Levett Bucknall
Cooroy Library
Job Value: Approx $6.5M Job Description: Construction of a library including landscaping and carpark.
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Mike Michell Dave Smythe Matt Leeke Pat Boutkan Mike Michell Brewster Hjorth Architects Robert Bird & Partners Graham Lukins Partnership P/L Steensen Varming Martoo Consulting Town Planners Medland Metropolis Place Planning and Design Acoustic Logic Consultancy
Bowen Foreshore Redevelopment
Job Value: $11,875,809 Job Description: Redevelopment of Bowen foreshore including sound shell, amenities, picnic areas, major civils, roading and new skate park within a 45-week construction period. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Urban Design and Landscape: . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skate Design: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Colin Kennard Brian Bedding Rob Rowan Alex Long Tract Burchill VDM RLB Burchill VDM Convic Design Bloc Design
Bulcock Beach Esplanade Redevelopment
Job Value: $6,434,000 Job Description; The Bulcock Beach redevelopment project improvements include: upgraded boardwalk and revetment wall infrastructure; installation of facilities for family orientated activities; upgraded toilets and showers; upgraded footpaths along the Esplanade; integrated pedestrian crossing points; conservation of existing Norfolk pine trees and planting of new trees; new street furniture including picnic tables, seating, rubbish bins, street lights and bicycle racks;
HUTCHIES’ Noosa office has completed the Noosa Surf Club refurbishment and extensions and the new Noosa Visitor Centre, built as separate contracts on adjoining sites.
Gerry says Toowoomba’s a winner
Port of Airlie – Stage 1 (Boathouse Apartments). Job value $49.4M.
RETAIL giant Harvey Norman has given Toowoomba his vote of confidence with the purchase of a $25.3 million Ruthven Street retail complex. Hutchies was working on the site for the previous owner and is now locked in with Harvey Norman to complete the works on a Bunnings building which
will be expanded and reconfigured to accommodate three businesses. The site houses eight shops which include Snooze, Supercheap Auto and Crazy Clark’s. Gerry Harvey is on record as saying Toowoomba is “one of the better places to be” during the global economic downturn.
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DOWN on the farm doesn’t mean dogs, dust and diesel for Kim McGrath, contract administrator at Garbutt, Townsville. When Kim goes ‘down the farm’, it’s down to the family oyster farm on the water at Stradbroke Island in Moreton Bay. Here Kim is shown with her Dad, Lawry, in Hutchies’ Undies against their beautiful Moreton Bay backdrop.
UNDIES Ben Davidson went to check out ancient construction methods at Machu Picchu in Peru, South America. He squeezed in his inspection of the ancient building site between a visit to Columbia and Bolivia, with a deadline to get back to Brazil for carnival time. No doubt Rio de Janeiro’s famous street carnival provided fertile ground for a bright young boy in his Undies.
Greg’s first barra is in the bag! ABOVE: GREG Inwood, Hutchies’ Structures Foreman at Gladstone, proudly shows off his first Barramundi (Greg is the one holding the can). The fish was 98cm long so it could be a personal best for a while yet.
Tiger tale at Dreamworld HARVEST Property of Brisbane recently hosted a Survival Party appropriately held with the tigers at Dreamworld. Harvest’s Helen Bender was a show stopper with striped dress, tiger’s ears and a strap on tiger’s appendage.
Dave Moxon’s daughter, Irene (2nd from left) of Toowoomba is shown with friends Toni Pallister (far left), Jodie Cullen and Kate Patch at Crow’s Nest on the Darling Downs.
LEFT: Melbourne crew show off their Undies during a visit to Mount Hotham. They are (L-R) Chris Macintosh, Michael Stojkovic, James Flanagan and Pat Simmons.
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Scott Hutchinson celebrates with owner John Fitzgerald at the official opening of a $13 million mixed-use development at Nerang. The two-storey building with undercover carparking contains a 300-seat auditorium, offices, gymnasium, restaurant and juice bar.
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Tasha Stark was married on February 14 – Valentine’s Day. The ceremony was held at St Mary’s Church, Montville, with the reception at Boathouse Floating Restaurant, Noosaville. Tasha is the youngest daughter of Dave and Cheryl Stark who both work for Hutchies at Noosa Sanctuary. The groom, Dave Cohen, an architect for Nettleton Tribe Architects, worked on Whisper Bay for Hutchies.
HATCHED & MATCHED
GREG and Anne Quinn’s daughter, Mandy, and husband Gavin with number one grandchild, Tiger, have welcomed Summer Lily to the clan.
BENJI Gubbin was born November 26 weighing 3.8kg (or 8lb 7oz in the old scale).
DAVID and Cheryl Stark have welcomed their eleventh grandchild, a baby daughter for Jason and Nicole. Violet (pictured with David) is baby to sister to Alia, Raven and Kari.
RIGHT: Jamie and Vicki Stark welcomed Jazmin Ellen, a sister for Charlotte and Liam, born October 21 last year. TONI and Alan Waldron celebrated the arrival of their fourth grandchild, Violet Anne Johnson, born January 25. Violet has set a new trend, with each of the other Waldron grandchildren being born in alphabetical order – Alora, Brittney & Charlotte.
BIG brother Darcy joins his grandparents, Audrey and Ian Stewart, cuddling their newest family member, grandson, Toby Alexander Large. Congratulations to proud parents, Lynette and Davin.
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Masters and apprentices in Sydney touch storm
THE inaugural Hutchinson Builders Sydney Touch Football Team has taken the Sydney Touch Football competition by storm. The team combined the electrical pace of its youth with the masterful ball playing skills of its elder statesmen to deliver a style of football never seen before on the Sydney Touch Football circuit. Former Queensland player Ben Ikin was overheard in the Channel Nine make-up room commenting that he felt he had reached a career pinnacle by being selected in the Sydney Hutchinson Builders Touch Football Team. Ikin was required to sign a confidentiality agreement prior to his selection to ensure none of the Sydney Hutchinson Builders Touch Football Team plays or moves could be leaked to the Queensland State of Origin Team giving them an unfair advantage over New South Wales in the 2009 series. The team is proudly represented by Ben Ikin, Brian Hood, Chris Haylock, Andrew Gulliford, Mario Hadjia, Brent Kendall, David Ciantar, Martin Sharp, Nick Gerhard, Mathew Hood, Chris Potter, Mick O’Connor, Will Gulliford, Steve Brace, Pete Ciantar, Daniel Dickinson and Scott Golsworthy. Absent: Lloyd Grigg and Russel Gasseling.
In touch on the Tweed
THE Hutchies’ sponsored A-Grade touch football team was the winner of the Grand Final of the Tweed Coast Touch Association.
SCRATCH-ITS IF your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
HUTCHIES sponsored the Queensland Championship Cattle Dog Trials at Cooyar. Toowoomba’s Dave Moxon competed in the Trials and was also heavily involved in organising and setting up for the event. Robert Weymouth (far left) went along to represent Hutchies and to present the trophies.
Wild Hogs from left Rob Wilson, Mike Udina, Kelvin Swayn, Danny Warner and Rob Patrick presenting the donation to a very happy Juvenile Diabetes Representative. HUTCHIES’ team leader, Kelvin Swayn, joined Brisbane to Rockhampton and back. Stops the Wild Hogs Ride for a Cure in December along the way included Tin Can Bay, Maryto raise money for children with Juvenile borough, Bundaberg, Mount Morgan, Monto, Diabetes. Mundubbera and Kingaroy. Kelvin and his Wild Hogs mates, Rob, A successful ride by the Wild Hogs resulted Danny and Mike, rode their 1942 vintage in a cheque for $19,586 being presented to Harley Davidsons more than 1600km from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. HUTCHIES’ sponsored the Qld Over 50 team which played in the Australian Veterans Hockey Championships in Darwin last year. Injuries during the two weeks of titles left the team short of fit players which led to a 3-2 defeat to WA in the semi-final. Back row: Bruce Deem, Peter Burchard, Terry Disteldorf, Jeff Rendell, Brad Fuller, Peter Leather, Ian Halliday, Garry Royle, Jeff Holt. Front row: Don Bowser, Andre Antony, Tim Myers, Richard Senior, Rob Pohlman, John Alexander and Kerrin Woods. “Hervey” the team mascot is in the centre, front.
No. Prize 61850 Hutchies’ T-Shirt 61911 Hutchies’ Undies 62000 Tape Measure 62348 Hand Sander 62577 Hutchies’ Cap 62693 Jack’s Tequila 62802 Paint Brush Set 62999 Hutchies’ T-Shirt
No. Prize 63185 Screw Driver Set 63454 Drill Bit Set 63766 Hutchies’ Undies 63868 Chalk Line 64000 Jack’s Tequila 64221 Paint Brush Set 64357 Hutchies’ T-Shirt 64550 Jack’s Tequila
No. Prize 64673 Hutchies’ G-string 64705 Screw Driver Set 64829 Hutchies’ Undies 64993 Jack’s Tequila 65036 Tape Measure 65111 Hutchies’ Cap 65262 Jack’s Tequila 65334 Hutchies’ T-Shirt 65399 Hutchies’ Undies
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AUGUST 2009
Stellar achievement with six star rating
HUTCHIES has become a national champion of green building in Australia with one of its latest projects, Santos Place (formerly known as Northbridge), being awarded a six star Green Star office design rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA). Joe Karten, GBCA technical coordinator, said a six star rating was the highest achievable and represented World Leadership status. The project was awarded 81 points – well above the 75 points required to achieve a six star rating – acknowledging Hutchies as an industry leader in sustainable design and construction. Santos Place is unique, with no other commercial tower in Australia equaling the project’s sustainable design elements and innovative qualities. It has become the largest commercial office tower in Australia to achieve the 6 star rating. Santos Place is a 36-level commercial office building with a high performance façade, providing excellent shading and glazing characteristics to increase internal space energy efficiency. A large floor plate allows extensive external views and adaptable tenant fit-outs. Design features have either reduced the direct environmental impact of the building during the construction phase, or, will enable the building to perform at peak efficiency during its life cycle. Initiatives will reduce the ongoing carbon footprint by up to 40 per cent compared with buildings of a standard design.
Hutchies lap up with some recent awards. See story Page 6.
green building council australia Hutchies’ team of Green Star accredited professionals was involved at the beginning of the design phase, throughout construction and services commissioning process and now managing the 12-month building tuning period prior to final commissioning after a full 12 months of operation. A comprehensive waste management plan diverted more than 80 per cent of construction waste from landfill and low VOC paint, carpet, sealants and adhesives were used throughout the building, as well as sustainable timber and a recycled content of concrete and steel. The building has secure bicycle storage facilities, lockers and change rooms for more than 260 cyclists and a 90,000 litre rainwater storage capacity for fire system testing and irrigation. Overall energy efficiency was modelled to achieve an estimated Five Star NABERS energy rating with more than 25 per cent peak load energy reduction. Energy efficiency initiatives include a 1.2 megawatt Tri-Generation system, generating electrical, heating and cooling energy for building services and is effectively utilised for peak energy demand reduction. Also relating to the building’s energy reduction and management is tenancy sub-metering for effective usage monitoring and management, a DALI lighting control system to harvest natural light, measure occupancy and reduce lighting power consumption, variable speed drives on pumps and fans, solar hot water and regenerative load lifts to create energy for re-use in the building from an integral breaking control system. The building’s NABERS Energy rating is currently being managed by Hutchies’ internal ESD Team, providing a total solution for developers and investors to satisfy today’s sustainable objectives. Congratulations to Hutchies’ internal Green Team, Ryan Coyne, along with Fred Brand’s team for their nationally acknowledged effort. Special thanks also to Jonathan
Dalton, Molly Hicks and the Viridis team, Matt Pontin and the EMF team, Hastie, GTS, Q-Electrical, KONE, Donovan Hill, Alliance, Golder & Associates, Watermans, Gary Farmer, Team Catalyst and Rudd’s Engineering.
Hutchies’ project, Santos Place, has been awarded a six star Green Star office design rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
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Bird’s eye view of Hutchies’ site office as Airlie Beach’s Muddy Bay is being transformed into the Port of Airlie – destined to be Queensland’s new gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
Port of Airlie a tropical delight DESPITE the holiday atmosphere of tropical scenery and ocean views, Hutchies’ team working on the $500 million Port of Airlie project in the Whitsunday Passage has its eyes fixed firmly on the job at hand and a completion date for this first stage of November 2010. With the massive marina earthworks completed, Hutchies’ team moved on site in May and the first ground floor suspended deck was poured on July 3, followed by the next major element to be on site, the building’s perimeter scaffold. The project is currently running ahead of schedule and preparations are underway for the wet season at the end of the year. There are 75 workers on site and it is planned to have the roof on by Christmas so other work areas can open up and progress during the wet. Port of Airlie, being developed by Meridien, is destined to be Queensland’s new gateway to the Barrier Reef. When completed, Port of Airlie will have 240 marina berths, a
From left, Hutchies’ Cy Milburn, Graham Spence and Evan Reid on site at the Muddy Bay Memorial. 140-bed luxury hotel, 365 one to five-storey residential apartments across eight buildings, 15 exclusive residential ocean front home blocks and 4,000m2 of retail space for shops and restaurants.
Port of Airlie’s first ground floor suspended deck was poured on July 3.
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SINCE the last edition of the Truth, we have kicked off a number of significant new projects, including the $45 million Kedron Emergency Services Centre, the $80 million Victoria Towers Aged Care facility at Southport, the $86 million Little Beach precinct at Paradise Point on the Gold Coast, an $8.7 million student accommodation building complex in Canberra and a $4.5 million refurbishment in Adelaide Street. As well, we have won a host of smaller projects in the $300,000 to $4.5 million price range. Importantly, we have secured these projects, totalling more than $360 million, at tender, which reflects our competitiveness in the marketplace. We have the experience, the balance sheet and the people to handle just about anything. Interestingly, over the past 12 months our work mix has shifted from 90 per cent private and 10 per cent public to 65 per cent private and 35 per cent public. While this is a sign of the times, we have adjusted quickly to deal with the public sector, where there is more of a focus
on administration. Other than that, our teams are enjoying the transition and I believe the public sector project teams are enjoying the “no fuss – get the job done” culture which Hutchies brings to the table. Despite the obviously tough economic times currently confronted by all, we continue to do what we can to keep the books topped up and our people gainfully employed. We hope private sector funding will begin to flow again soon, allowing this sector of the marketplace to open up once more. The government stimulus strategy has helped immensely, with a large schools package and some very promising public housing initiatives keeping various teams busy and soaking up a lot of labour, including apprentices. While the world has changed in the past year, we have too and adapted to suit the change. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Modern solution to aged care for patients with special need THE public’s help is being sought to furnish an aged care facility built by Hutchies in Pittsworth. After eight months and with up to 40 workers on site, the new $4.3 million Beauaraba Living aged care facility has been completed. The work included renovations in a Lodge section, a new eight-room dementia secure building, a new six-bed multi-purpose wing and upgrades to kitchen and laundry. Beauaraba Living chairman, Ken Stallman, said local residents and businesses were being encouraged to sponsor some furnishing costs. “The building has been completed within budget, however, costs have been substantial and community financial assistance with furnishings will provide new residents with a facility the equal of anything in the region,” he said.
Mr Stallman said the new building would serve two purposes. “Firstly, it links the existing buildings to create an integrated facility which means a safer environment for staff and residents,” he said. “Secondly, it gives us a dementia secure wing to provide specialised accommodation for residents with particular needs in our community. “We are moving away from the institutionalised style of aged care and creating facilities that are much more functional for staff and residents.” Beauaraba Living, which is currently licensed to accommodate 64 aged care residents and 22 hospital patients, has applied for government approval for 16 more residential places.
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Hutchies’ history in the making NEIL Rafferty, who started with Hutchies as a 16-year-old apprentice motor mechanic in 1944, dropped in to chat with Jack and Barry Butterworth (pictured left) about the old days. Neil retired from Hutchies in 1968. A youthful Neil (pictured right) is shown with workmates at Hutchies’ former yard site in Montague Road, South Brisbane.
NB: Hutchies plans to produce a special commemorative book as part of its centenary celebrations in 2012. Any present or past company members, who have interesting or historic photographs of Hutchies’ people and/or job sites, please contact Tracey Fryer at Hutchinson Builders (Tel 3335 5005 or email tfryer@hutchinsonbuilders.com. au) for possible inclusion in this publication.
Take-away trend is fast and convenient with architect designed pre-made homes HAPPY Haus, a new company specialising in the design and creation of architecturally designed pre-made homes, has appointed Hutchinson Builders as exclusive contractor for the construction of the modular houses. The modular homes business has partnered one of Australia’s finest architects with the expertise of Hutchies to build the houses in a new factory at Yatala. Founded by the property developer behind AM60 on Albert Street, Brisbane, Toby Lewis, Happy Haus was inspired by the belief that innovative home design can be affordable, stress-free, convenient and timely. Happy Haus calls its home construction solution fast, green and smart. The first range of premade homes for Happy Haus has been designed by Donovan Hill, the architects behind Northbridge, AM60 and many prestigious Brisbane homes. The installation of the first home at Stradbroke Island was eventful for both Happy Haus and Hutchies – marking the start of what promises to be a fantastic partnership. Hutchies’ team leader, James Loveday, said neighbours watched in awe as
Take-away delivery to Stradbroke Island.
the house was lifted off the truck and craned onto the site overlooking kilometres of beach and national park. “The construction methods are impressive, taking four to six weeks to produce,” said James. “The modules are quality controlled by a factory production line, ensuring the highest possible standards, while achieving considerable cost and time savings for home buyers.” Donovan H ill’s co-founder, Brian Donovan,
said he was excited to be a part of the project as he was passionate about the idea and intrigued at the possibilities that modular, pre-made home design had to offer. “The flexibility of the homes is a significant appeal of the Happy Haus range, not only in the way they can be expanded and installed, but how each home can fit into the contrasting landscapes of Australia – whether urban, rural or coastal,” he said.
Happy Haus is planning the installation of a second home at Casuarina Beach on the northern New South Wales coast. Happy Haus founder, Toby Lewis, said these two installations marked the beginning of a busy year ahead with more than 400 enquiries since the launch of the company in May. Mr Lewis said enquiries were geographically diverse from Brisbane to Emerald and to Dubai. Prices for a Happy Haus start from $105,000 ex-GST for a one-bedroom and from $210,000 ex-GST for a three-bedroom. Installation and delivery fees may vary, subject to location and site. For more information visit www.happyhaus.com.au or call Clarissa Wright, Happy Haus general manager, on 1300 775 521.
Premier position for Terry
TERRY Bowden, Hutchies’ man on the SW1 site, stepped into the spotlight recently when he appeared with Premier Anna Bligh in an advertisement about the importance of jobs, education, health and environment to Queensland. Premier Bligh said infrastructure was the key to keeping people in jobs. Terry, looking deep in thought (or confused), is shown alongside Premier Bligh as they discuss construction documents.
Tuckshop for Torres Strait ROBERT Mahony, site foreman at Thursday island, in the Torres Strait, took this photo when a barge arrived at Horn Island from Cairns with a Hutchies’ container of materials to construct and fit-out a new local school tuckshop. The client was the Roman Catholic Trust Corporation with the primary consultants being Peddle Thorp Architects. The project was a fixed price tender of $125,000 completed in a four week timeframe.
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THE Portal Hotel, described as the future of inner city accommodation in Brisbane, had its official opening recently, with rave reviews from guests on the night. Created at 52 Astor Terrace, Spring Hill, the Portal Hotel was designed to be a four-star alternative to traditional hotel chains by providing relaxed, affordable accommodation without compromising style or service. The development partners, Rick Bird and Dugald Woods, recognised a shortage of hotel rooms in Brisbane which was mooted to have the highest room occupancy rate of any city surveyed in the world in 2006. They were attracted to the idea of creating an affordable, non-generic style of hotel and, after an extensive search, identified the prime Spring Hill site to develop such a facility. The site for the Portal Hotel was contracted in late 2006 by Portal Developments, subject to development approval for an 86-room boutique hotel. Cottee Parker Architects designed the hotel scheme and the application was submitted via Jones Flynt and Pike Town Planners.
Rave reviews for Portal opening
Smiles all round ... Georgina Woods, Lyndey Milan and Bridget Woods at the Portal Hotel official opening. The application gained development approval from Brisbane City Council in mid 2007 and the site transaction was settled. Simultaneously, a design and construct building contract was entered into with Hutchies which has delivered the project on time and to a high
construction standard. Blades Project Services acted as project managers for Portal Developments. A number of potential hotel lessees expressed interest in the proposed project prior to construction and a company associated with experienced accommodation providers, Woods Brothers, of Brisbane, was successful in securing a 15-year lease. Rick Bird, a veteran of 28 years in agency, valuation and property development and long term Ray White Commercial franchise owner, described the opening night as “a class act”. “Everyone was extremely impressed with the night and blown away by the building and sensational bar fit-out,” he said. “I am sure the operation will be extremely successful with great management and great staff. “Count on our ongoing support and patronage ... Good luck and we look forward to a long and very successful association together.”
Wet spell fails to dampen apprentice training program A SPELL of North Queensland style weather came to the state’s South East recently and washed out most building sites with unseasonal torrential downpours. Rather than waste precious time, many of Hutchies’ Brisbane-based teams organised with the training group to give apprentices an opportunity to tackle some of their task-based training under cover at the Modular Housing complex at the Yatala yard. The training group had organised materials and tasks in advance for such an opportunity and quickly had operations up and running for the 28 apprentices and two of our tradesmen who attended over two days. Training focused on stair construction, wet areas (certainly topical on the day), explosive power tools, scaffolding, elevated work platforms and fire wall penetrations. Our friends at Hilti were quick to support us at short notice and provided the tools and expertise for two of the training modules. The usual on-the-job nature of Hutchies’ training ensures apprentices are as productive as possible when the sites are in full swing. But, it is also structured into separate task modules that can be delivered to match the current site experiences of the apprentices or the weather, if necessary. The Yatala facility is home to Hutchies’ Scaffold, Modular Construc-
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The Yatala facility is home to the Hutchies’ Scaffold, Modular Construction and Crane and Hoist Teams. The teams (pictured on site) couldn’t be happier with their new home. tion and the Crane and Hoist Teams. The all-weather facility, which consists of approximately 33,000m2 of concrete hard stand, three workshops, a 2500m2 modular construction shed and offices for each team, is regarded as one of the best of its kind enabling these teams to provide an unprecedented level of service to their clients. The teams couldn’t be happier with their new home.
RIGHT: Apprentice Max Claxton is shown here with apprentice development coordinator, Matt Taylor, going through his paces on a boom lift.
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On-site apprentice training deal A UNIQUE agreement has been forged between SkillsTech Australia and Hutchies to recognise on-site, industry relevant training. The agreement between Hutchies and SkillsTech Australia, the lead TAFE institute for trade and technician training, is delivering training to more than 170 apprentices across six trades. Agreement was made to restructure the block release training for Hutchies’ apprentices and trainees to reflect a more task-based model with up to 80 per cent of training delivered on the job. The deal also provides capacity for Hutchies to eventually take on up to 400 apprentices, some of whom are currently placed with sub-contractors. The day to day welfare and skills development of the apprentices/ trainees is managed by Hutchies’ apprentice development coordinators (ADCs). SkillsTech Australia business manager, Peter Beatton, said the Co-Provider Agreement had benefits for the employer and the trainer. “We have clustered competencies and assessments based on the work that Hutchinson Builders does and mapped them back to the recognised training package
units,” said Peter. “So this is training based on skills that relate to current industry practice. “It means we are not duplicating in the education environment skills that apprentices are already using at work and we supplement this with the theoretical content. “Providing recognition of tasks completed in the work environment means apprentices can get qualified quicker”. SkillsTech Australia project manager, Kerry Lerch, said the number of apprentices at Hutchies had increased from 62, when on-site training commenced in March 2008, to 170 by December 2008. He said that, as part of the agreement, specific teaching resources had been developed in partnership with Hutchies for the six trade areas covering carpentry; wall and floor tiling; plumbing; bricklaying and blocklaying; plastering; and painting and decorating. Hutchies’ training manager, Alan Waldron, said the partnership was the first time apprentice training had been delivered on this scale, with new resources, on a Queensland construction site. “A lot of people think it’s too hard and if it wasn’t for our
Left to right: Hutchies’ apprentice coordinator, Paul Read; SkillsTech Australia project manager, Kerry Lerch; and Hutchies’ training manager, Alan Waldron. strong relationship with SkillsTech Australia this wouldn’t have happened,” he said. Hutchies’ apprentices, Matt Hanna and Scott Borghardt, said the program made their working lives easier. “There’s an apprentice coordinator, Paul, who comes to the site and you can ask questions. We get a lot of help on and off the site,” said Matt. “Hutchies is a family oriented company and they invest in their apprentices. The training is really
hands-on and we get to do everything.” Apprentice coordinator, Paul Read, said Hutchies believed in training apprentices to “do the task on site” with the aim of creating future leaders for the company. “It’s about real life experience,” he said. Paul said the new training package had been hard work but it was worth it. “We are gaining a lot of productivity with our apprentices due to on-site training,” he said.
Plum performance recognised by Pacific
Young achiever JOCCOAA Lavell, a schoolbased trainee with Hutchies in Toowoomba, is a young achiever, winning the Noel Williamson Encouragement Award given at the recent annual awards of The Apprenticeship Company. Joccoaa, shown here with Robert Weymouth, works at Hutchies one day a week and is in Grade 11 at St Joseph’s College.
NOT only are Hutchies’ apprentices important to our teams, but they are also vital to our key subcontractors, such as Pacific Plumbing based on the Sunshine Coast. Pacific Plumbing recently recognised the key performers in its team of 12 apprentice plumbers with its inaugural Apprentice of the Year Awards. Congratulations to Rick Wilson and Matt Power for winning the Apprentice of the Year and Encouragement Awards, respectively. All apprentices put in top efforts on site and with their studies, making it a tight call for the final decision. Pacific Plumbing has had an office in Queensland since 1992 and is looking to expand into North Queensland and the Northern Territory. The company’s principal, Bill McFarlane, commented recently about the impact of the Hutchies’ training program on his business. “Our involvement with Hutchies led us to reading the Truth and it was there that I came across the article on the Hutchies’ apprentices’ training model,” said Bill. “Introducing our young fellows to the industry by this method has been nothing short of remarkable. “Supported by two very dedicated individuals in Mark Serrurier and Alan Waldron, the process has been smooth sailing. “The effort by our staff is far higher but the trade-off is plain to see on site. “This system leaves nothing to chance when it comes
Congratulations to Rick Wilson and Matt Power for winning the Apprentice of the Year and Encouragement Awards, respectively, seen pictured receiving their fishing tackle prizes from Bill McFarlane (left) and Noel Ryan.
to the apprentices’ ability to carry out their profession down the track and you can truly vouch for this on completion of their training. “This, in my opinion, is the very best training available and will only benefit all involved,” he said. Hutchies’ apprentices are currently working with many of our key subbies including GTS Plumbing, PJT Tiling, Higgins Coatings, Brisbane Formwork, WFM Electrical Services, Bullseye Roofing and Q Electrical.
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Old house for Youngcare
Hutchies’ team at the AIB Awards night.
Team skills win awards Hutchies has joined forces with the CFMEU and other contractors and suppliers to create a home for the Youngcare charity for free. EARLIER this year, Hutchies was invited by the CFMEU to help create a home for Youngcare, a charity whose mission is to provide a dignified and relevant lifestyle for young people requiring nursing care. Executive director, Nick Bonifant, said Youngcare had purchased a 1920s home in St Pauls Terrace, Spring Hill, Brisbane, to be renovated for charity work and estimated it would cost $300,000 to raise the house, renovate it and add office space. Since then, Hutchies and other contractors and suppliers have joined the CFMEU – construction
workers union – to do the job for free. This will enable Youngcare to channel its modest financial resources directly into doing good work for young Australians with high-care needs. Youngcare is working closely with the Brisbane City Council to retain the original character of the home. Hutchies’ Ben Howard and Tim Ferguson have been coordinating works to restore the Spring Hill residence to its former glory and create much-needed premises for this worthy charity.
HUTCHIES had some great team results at the recent Australian Institute of Building Awards. O’Reilly’s Conference Centre won the Professional Excellence Award in the Commercial $2.5 - $10 million range with Heron Island being Highly Commended in the same category. Paul De Jong received high commendation for the Cairns Tree Top Walk and the John Berlese team picked up three high commendation awards for 545 Queen Street, Springfield Tower Office and 53 Albert Street. At the Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards dressed in the “70s at the Drive-in” theme were (L-R): Justin O’Neill (2009 Awards Jury Director); Eloise Atkinson (2009 Brisbane Jury Chair); Scott Hutchinson; Jim Gall (Gall & Medek Architects Pty Ltd) Bruce Medek (Queensland Chapter President); Paul Matthew (Gall & Medek Architects Pty Ltd). Scott remembers his Mum being at the drive-in in her gold dressing gown.
Roosters born to be wild SITE managers get paid to deal with problems, but Dave Wallace, site manager at the Murrumba Downs Tavern project, was stumped when four roosters turned up at work one morning. Dave said he has had a few ‘roosters’ on the job before – but these were real ones with feathers and loud crows. “We went around the area to ask if anyone owned them, but I think they had been dumped, because no one would keep four roosters,” said Dave. “They were there at 6am one morning when we turned the spotlights on to start work. The four of them were sitting on a pallet of bricks. “The brickies labourer fed them and every morning when the site fired up all you could hear was the cock-a-doodle-doos.” One rooster was put down when it attacked a council worker who
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These four roosters had plenty to crow about when they moved onto Hutchies’ Murrumba Downs Tavern construction site. tried to trap it but another fared better when a local resident caught it and sent it off to a farm out Toowoomba way. The other two chooks eluded capture, despite numerous attempts to catch them.
At the Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards, Scott presented prizes on behalf of the State Sponsor, Hutchinson Builders. Residential Architecture Multiple Housing Regional Commendations were awarded to Gall & Medek Architects for Lady Bowen Stage Three Studio Units; Cox Rayner Architects for Youngcare; Gall & Medek Architects for Key Street Townhouses; and Cox Rayner Architects for Norman Reach. The evening had an interesting atmosphere with the theme being “70s at the Drive-In”.
They even made headlines in the local newspaper and had a segment on radio 4BC about how they lived on a Hutchinson Builders construction site, roosted in the scaffold and were being looked after by the workers.
Letter to the Editor I WOULD like to extend a word of thanks to your team currently working on the building site at the corner of Queen & Macrossan Streets in Brisbane. I was in the unfortunate position of blowing the radiator in my car in the middle of Queen Street. The traffic control gentlemen came to my immediate assistance to get the car off the road and ensure my safety. Throughout the many hours I waited for RACQ, a number of your team offered assistance and kind words of support – one even watched my car so that I could get a drink! The silicon and hose ‘Fraser Island fix’ did the job and I am now safely and happily back on the Gold Coast with my car being repaired. I greatly appreciate the assistance I was shown and I intend to spread the word of the courtesy of the Hutchinson team. I would be grateful if you would pass on my thanks to the wonderful people at the job site. Kindest regards from a grateful driver. – Allison O’Leary
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Shaved for a Cure
Paul, doing a Janet Jackson at the cheque hand-over, is shown with the hard-earned $2000 for the Make A Wish Foundation being accepted by Danny Moore. Paul revealed he also has a nice little Cat Woman number in his wardrobe which could get an outing next year.
SAM Williams, an apprentice sparky with Hutchies, got involved with Shave for a Cure and raised $770, with Hutchies contributing $500. Stephen Pink, Development Manager, Consolidated Properties Group, and his son, James both shaved their locks again this year
and thanked all those who made donations with $4000 raised. Photos show Sam – before and after the shave.
Secret life of a super hero PAUL De Jong’s secret is out. It’s not that he likes to dress in women’s clothes – that’s no secret – but he is an habitual fundraiser who can’t help himself from collecting money for good causes. Recently, Paul volunteered for ‘I Wish My Boss Was’ Day. As a participant, Paul was required to dress as the person chosen by his staff for an entire day. Hutchies’ Cairns staff voted for Paul to dress as Wonder Woman and he travelled around the CBD on a doubledecker bus with other super heroes and celebrities raising funds for the Make A Wish Foundation for sick children. Organisers estimated the ‘I Wish My Boss Was’ day raised $20,000 and
Tweed goes to the Outback
Hutchies raised a fantastic $2000. The following generous consultants and subcontractors donated: GPS Painting; MGF Consultants (NQ); Cairns Earthworks; Gilboy Hydraulic Solutions; Lincolne Scott Consulting Engineers; BE Air Conditioning; All Construction Approvals; Robert Weymouth; Neil McAlloon Plumbing & Roofing; Power Graham & Dempsey; Bradnams Windows & Doors (Cairns); Shane Watson; and Hutchies’ Cairns staff. All About You Spa and Skin Clinic donated a full body spray tan which added the final touches to Wonder Woman. Paul sends a huge “thank you” to Jodie Gregory whose hard work contributed to the success of the day.
THE Noosa Sanctuary team from Tweed went to the Gold Coast for the weekend recently. They went
Relay for Life hammers cancer
HUTCHIES was a major sponsor for the annual Relay for Life held at the Toowoomba Showgrounds to raise funds for cancer research and treatment.
to the Outback Spectacular on the Saturday night and stayed overnight at the Holiday Inn.
To raise the funds, groups running in relay passed batons (in Hutchies’ case... a hammer) from 3pm Saturday until 9am Sunday. Runners recorded personal laps and group laps. Craig Gooderham’s son, Tye, did 45 laps and Hutchies’ group did 147 continuous laps. For those not walking or running, a luxurious tent provided a lounge, chairs, food and refreshments. Three of Hutchies’ people, Peter Lee, Brett Washington and Ray English, stayed awake all night. Peter Lee and Craig Gooderham organised the event which raised $100,000.
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ATODS Job Value: $1.1M Description: Refurbishment of the ATODS Clinical Hub and Withdrawal Centre and construction of a new School of Oral Health Records Facility for Queensland Health. Team leader:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Steve Wicks Pierre Kessler Nathan James Queensland Health Glynn Tucker Consulting Engineers Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jon Kuskopf & Associates Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis
GROVELY STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $1,686,940 Description: Construction of a new multipurpose hall for the performing arts to be located adjacent the existing pool and tennis court facilities at the school. Construction includes steel portal framing with feature cladding to entry and a permanent stage for both school and community use. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Lyndon Watson Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Russell Glass Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Robert Rea Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Linear 56 Design Struct, Elect & Civil Engineering: ADGCE Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Rider Levett Buchnall
WATSON ROAD STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $1,700,547 Description: Construction of a new multipurpose hall. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lyndon Watson Ben Plunkett Robert Rea McVeigh Consulting McVeigh Consulting Rider Levett Buchnall ADGCE
BULCOCK BEACH ESPLANADE REDEVELOPMENT Job Value: $6,434,000 Description: The Bulcock Beach Redevelopment project improvements include: upgraded boardwalk and revetment wall infrastructure; installation of more facilities for family orientated activities; upgraded toilet and shower facilities; upgraded footpaths along the Esplanade; integrated pedestrian crossing points; conservation of the existing Norfolk Pine trees and planting of new street trees; new street furniture including picnic tables, seating, rubbish bins, street lights and bicycle racks; and art work that reflects local themes such as the marine environment and history of Bulcock Beach. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Noel Ryan Scott Elmslie Michael Michell Core Architecture Tod Consulting Graham Lukins Partnership Pty Ltd Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Webb Australia Landscape Architect: . . . . . . . . Place Planning & Design
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ANU STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Job Value: $8.6M Description: The ANU (Australian National University) Modular Student Accommodation Project in Canberra is an innovative project utilising shipping containers as the base module. The project is staged with a commitment from the ANU for the first 70 beds comprising of 83 modules, plus conventionally built common areas and plant areas. The facility is spread over six floors. The modularised solution allows a rapid delivery and completion timetable enabling the facility to be completed for the 2010 student intake year. Hutchinson QSH and ANU worked closely to develop the required brief and design for acceptance and approval within a tight two-month time frame. Hutchies’ Design Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Mario Hadjia Martin Sharp David Zhao Andrew Gulliford Steven Brown Architectus BGE Consulting Engineers Fire Safety Engineers: . . . . . . . . Body Cote Warrington Fire Services Design Firm: . . . . . . . . BSE (Building Services Engineers) Planner, BCA & Principal Certifier: City Plan Services Module Supplier:. . . . . . . . . . . . Quicksmart Homes
HOSTEL, RASMUSSEN Job Value: $3,572,851 Description: New 40-bed hostel with a twolevel manager’s residence, five buildings with covered walkways and all with a 30-week construction period. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Estimator: . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm:
Jim Gutteridge Stefan Oosthuysen Graham Laggan Brendan Kavanagh Aboriginal Hostel Ltd Jon Kuskopf & Associates Glynn Tucker Consulting Engineers Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . CMRP Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . MGF Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner & Francis – MGF
RIVERWAY SKATE PARK, TOWNSVILLE Job Value: $783,787 Description: Design and construction of Pioneer Park skate park and gardens. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Skate park Design Firm: . . . . . .
ANU Student Accommodation.
Jim Gutteridge Mike Mitchell Graham Laggan Alex Long Townsville City Council Tippet Schrock SK8 Scapes
PORT OF GLADSTONE Job Value: $182,326 Description: Structural steel framed metal clad extension to the painter’s workshop at the R. G. Tanna Coal Terminal for the Gladstone Port Corporation. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planer:. . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Robert Weymouth Matt Nielsen Gary Turner Ben Adams Frost Engineers
SCOTT STREET APARTMENTS Job Value: $41.4M Description: Consists of 12 ‘high-spec’ apartments and two ‘high-spec’ townhouses including two levels of basement car parking. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry White Jeremy Mckenzie Andrew Douglass Dragan Golubovic Steve Wicks CNN (Tower) and Riddel Architecture (Silverwells) Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: ADG Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q Electrical
NORTH BLOCK, TOWNSVILLE HOSPITAL Job Value: $931,432 Description: Early works civil and concrete package for Townsville Hospital. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Pierre Kessler Noel O’Brien Queensland Health
Scott Street Apartments on the rise
NORTH STATE PRESCHOOL Job Value: $1.2M Description: Refurbishment of existing North State Preschool to a modern early childcare centre including off street parking. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shaun Spry John Kings Ben Adams Mark Williams Architect
BALD HILLS STATE SCHOOL
UNIVERSITY OF QLD
Job Value: $2.4M Description: Construction of a new multipurpose sports hall and extension to existing library.
Job Value: $21.6M Description: Complete refurbishment of the UQ Health Science Building at the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital, Herston.
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm:
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SOUTHBANK – RIVERSIDE GREEN
Rob Yates Lindsay Low Scott Macgregor Grant Delaney Phillips Smith & Conwell Cardno Alexander Brown Heyday Group Pty Ltd
BUSHLAND BEACH SHOPPING CENTRE Job Value: $3,113,000 Description: Construction of a new shopping centre comprising of a 500m2 IGA and 500m2 of retail outlets. The scope of work includes civil, hard and soft landscaping. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Dave Christoffersen Noel O’Brien Brendan Kavanagh Sunland Group Thomson Adsett Nth Consulting Engineers Robert Bird Group BRW Enterprises BCA Consultants
Michael White Ian Partridge Trevor Bruiners Buchan Group McVeigh Consulting Group Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alliance Design Group
Job Value: $1,191,845 Description: Landscaping upgrades incorporating new toilet block, new BBQ and picnic structures, new planting and landscape elements including demolition of existing toilet block and picnic area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brent Nowland Mike Tickner Brent Nowland Southbank Corporation
ANN STREET Job Value: $4.5M Description: Hutchies was commissioned by ING Real Estate to carry out façade modernisation, restoration and cleaning works on this inner city high-rise building. The project requires a combination of specialised mast climbers and access equipment to ensure
University of Queensland’s Health Science Building, Herston.
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absolute safety for both the public and workers. Particularly complex access issues over high level glass atriums and public walkways have been resolved in conjunction with Hutchies’ own scaffold team. The end result will reveal the old precast concrete façade being clad with state-of-the-art Alpolic cladding providing a face lift for the building. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alex Seydel Jon-Paul Floyd Peter Gordon Woods Bagot
GATTON IGA Job Value: $2.2M Description: Extension of existing IGA store and the construction of seven specialty shops. Overall construction area is approximately 1500m2. Project is due for completion in November 2009 and is currently ahead of schedule. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Peter Lee Peter Lee Damien Hall Ben Adams
ENOGGERA STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $2,152,395 Description: Construction of a new architecturally designed resource centre (library), representing a departure from standard department school buildings to give a contemporary feel, yet complementing the existing school buildings by incorporating some of their heritage design elements. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cadet Administrator: . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
James Loveday Mark Stanley Rick Kap James Loveday The Buchan Group McVeigh Consultants Rider Levett Bucknall ADG Engineers (Aust) Pty Ltd Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . Bartley Burns Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . McVeigh Consultants
TYTO WETLANDS INGHAM – STAGE 2 Job Value: $3.1M Description: Civil, hard and soft landscaping package including roads, car parking, architectural concrete, footpaths, S/W and electrical. This project will further enhance Tyto Stage 1, currently under constructions by Hutchies. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscaping Firm: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Gutteridge Mike Mitchell Pat Derrick Mike Mitchell Hinchinbrook Shire Council AECOM Conics Townsville Conics Townsville Ashburner & Francis
PIZZEY PARK SKATE PARK
Ewingsdale Substation.
DELANEY’S CREEK STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $2M Description: Construction of a new resource centre and undercover area as part of the BER (Building the Education Revolution) stimulus package. BER is the $14.7 billion national investment from the Commonwealth to improve the quality of facilities in Australian schools. The design for this project is simplified to blend in with existing buildings. Extensive undercover walkways will be built to join the two buildings. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Crocker Seth Dunn Chris Stradford-Smith McVeigh Consultants McVeigh Consultants ADG Consulting
AEIOU – GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY Job Value: $1,654,972 Description: This new centre is located on the Griffith University Nathan Campus and is the first purpose-built AEIOU facility. AEIOU – for children with autism – is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing a professional, full-time early educational program of the highest quality for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Tomas Wilson Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Buchan Group Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Farr Engineering
BI-LO NORTH SHORE Job Value: $400,000 Description: Prototype for the proposed refurbishment of Coles’ stores nation-wide introducing new lay-out, colour scheme and produce offerings, including ‘on display’ butchery and fresh produce ice tables. The project was carried out in a compressed program within the operating store and completed ahead of schedule. Coles Project Manager: . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman (Night): . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman (Day): . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Calvin Trigg Hamish Evans Steve Ferguson Russell Glass Stephen Wilson Suters Architects Phil Kelly, Turner Townsend Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aqualogical
DALKIA SERVICES OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE Job Value: $3,322,722
Description: Design and construction of a new office and warehouse for Dalkia at the new Springfield Technology Park. Ceccato Hall has produced a design featuring exposed services and green building initiatives to make this a benchmark and the first in the new Park developed by Springfield Land Corporation and managed by Michael Kent. Client Project Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies’’ Project Manager: . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . .
David Valentine Rob Diamond Shane Tyson Ceccato Hall ADG Stuart Consulting ADG
SHORNCLIFFE STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $1,557,198 Description: Construction of a new two-storey resource centre (library) with an assembly area underneath as well as a street level walkway connecting the existing administration office and the new resource centre. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Cadet Administrator: . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Elect Engineering Firm:
Bree Hoek Jai Sesserago Daniel Buckby Bob Walker Conrad Gargett ADG Engineers
ANIMAL POD BUILDING Job Value: $260,000 Description: New 12-bed animal pod for the Toowoomba Regional Council. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Craig Gooderham Daniel Huth Ben Adams Toowoomba Regional Council Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Toowoomba Regional Council Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Toowoomba Regional Council
TAIGUM STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $2,152,395 Description: Construction of a new multipurpose hall to be located at the front of the school as well as a new resource centre (library). Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Cadet Administrator: . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Elect Engineering Firm:
Bree Hoek Jai Sesserago Hugh Creedy Conrad Gargett ADG Engineers
EWINGSDALE SUBSTATION Job Value: $960,000 Description: The building is split level slab on ground with basement that is to house all 11kva switching and control equipment. The building also requires capabilities to resist the explosive failure of the equipment contained within. The flooring to the 11kva switchboard room was cured to 90mpa at a tolerance of +or- 2mm over 5m. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Lindsay Low Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Daniel Chittick
FRASER COAST ANGLICAN SCHOOL Job Value: $2,418,000 Description: Construction of a new two-storey resource centre (library).
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical and Hydraulic Firm: . .
Rob Diamond Lynden Watson Steve Giosserano Complete Urban Complete Urban Complete Urban
GEEBUNG SPECIAL SCHOOL Job Value: $850,000 Description: Extension to existing resource centre. This will be a modular construction built off site at our Yatala Yard. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
James Loveday Andrew Rijken Linea 56 Design ADG Consultants ADG Consulting
VICTORIA TOWERS – Early Works Job Value: $2.6M Description: Early works package consisting of a retention system which will accommodate three levels of basement. The design is a combination of bored piers, sheet piling and rock anchors. The early works were completed in late April. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . .
John Berlese Andoni Kalokerinos Terry Bowden Paul David Alliance Design Group Rider Levett Bucknall
VICTORIA TOWERS – Tower Job Value: $82M Description: Construction of a 35-level highrise tower consisting of three levels of basement, four levels of aged care from L1 to L5 and residential units from L6 to L35 levels. The tower is located on the corner of Scarborough and White Street, Southport, off the back of the existing Southport RSL Club. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . John Berlese Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Nathan Burden & Andoni Kalokerinos Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Terry Bowden Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Paul David Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Alliance Design Group Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Rider Levett Bucknall
LITTLE BEACH Job Value: $86M Description: Little Beach, at Paradise Point, is a residential development comprising five freestanding apartment buildings which include 131 luxury apartments, commercial space and landscaped recreational areas to suit. The development is located on the last undeveloped peninsula in Paradise Point, on the Gold Coast, with 360° ocean views. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrators: . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Alex Seydel Brett Smith & Levi Corby Darren Lovell Barry Bowers Michael Crossin EJE Architecture Hyder Burchill VDM Davis Langdon EMF
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tyto Wetlands.
Dave Smythe Dave Smythe Scott Elmslie Mike Michell Parrups Waring Architecture Structural Engineering Firm: . . . VDM Consulting – Barlow Greg Electrical and Mechanical Firm: McCutheon MacDonald Hydraulic: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water Wise Design
Job Value: $905,000 Description: Construction of new beginners and intermediate bowls and extensions to the existing sk8 park with associated landscaping at the Pizzey Park Youth Precinct, in Miami, Gold Coast. Locals will be amping to get back onto the new expanded bowls and it will be worth the wait.
Little Beach Development.
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Dean White, Brett Wilkie, Janet Shaw, Anthony Prior at Helensvale. HUTCHIES’ Dean White and Anthony Prior were joined by Janet Shaw, Project Leaders, to compete in the recent Helensvale Bowls Club members’ day sponsored by Hutchies on the Gold Coast. Despite tips from the current Australian Open Men’s Single Champion, the Hutchies’ team had their pants beaten off them (as picture shows). But, as a consolation prize, they won a place in the Travelling Undies line-up this edition. More than 130 players took part in the event which included two games of 11 ends followed by lunch.
TRAVELLING
UNDIES
BREE Hoek and her dad, Stephen, donned their Hutchies’ outfits to invade an enemy project by Leighton’s in Macau, China. Here they are on top of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the middle of the $3 billion City of Dreams Casino in Macau.
Blue and white Hutchies’ undies replaced the traditional Aussie khaki uniform for Dave Warner when he walked the Kokoda Trail. HUTCHIES’ clients at Clifford Gardens Shopping Centre were delighted to receive their Christmas hamper from Robert Weymouth and his team in Toowoomba ... and it didn’t take them long to get into the festive spirit. Shown in party mode are Management Team Emily Howard (left), Judy Earnst (back), Melissa Anderson (right), with Laura Sullivan (front). The girls left the the wrapping paper, bow and card for John Krause – saying that’s what he deserved for taking leave at that time of year.
LEFT: A Hutchies’ team was the latest force to invade the Kokoda Trail in PNG with the group photographed at the end of the track after five days’ walking. From left to right, Michael Nowak, Matthew White, Glenn Russell, Richard Garland, Ben Young, Ben Churven, John Corry, and Marty Colyer.
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HATCHED & MATCHED HUTCHIES’ receptionist at Toowoomba, Kate Peters, gave birth to her daughter, Mia, while she was on holidays at Kirra on the Gold Coast. Despite the nearest hospital at Tweed Heads, Kate chose to drive to the Gold Coast Hospital in Southport, so Mia would be born a Queenslander ... and supporter for the local State of Origin team.
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ALAN Hoult, Hutchies’ Site Manager, Noosaville, is tickled pink with his new great-grandson, Kaden, born to his granddaughter, Nardia, and partner, Mike. Alan says the original name, Cadin, was changed after he warned he could be a cad or make a lot of din. Regardless of his name, Alan reckons Kaden is cute enough to be a new generation site manager.
A very proud Ellianah, 3½, cuddles her cute, little sister, Zahli.
Yasmin Eve-Maree Wilson
GARRY and Bonnie Royle, part of the Hutchies’ Truth production team, were eagerly anticipating the arrival of two grandchildren recently, with both due on May 15. One arrived four days early, with the appearance of Zahli Ava Tongia-Royle, little sister to Ellianah. The other bundle of joy arrived four days after the due date with the birth of Yasmin Eve-Maree Wilson, the first-born for Hayley and husband Glenn, who live in Mackay. The family is now celebrating with three ‘Royle-princess’ granddaughters.
Kate and Ryan Coyne recently celebrated their wedding at the Crowne Plaza, Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast.
RIGHT: For Owen Valmadre and Mandy Walker, a new baby boy, William Reilly Valmadre, born on May 29th.
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Phantom of the racetrack
THE Social Club attended a Phantom Races Day at the Gold Coast recently. Rain had washed out the local horses, but everyone still had a good time – eating, drinking and betting on races at other venues with great viewing on the big screen. Fashion on the Turf was still a goer with Best Dressed being Jack Elms (left) shown with Damien O’Brien.
RAIN and wind did not dampen the spirits of the ‘2 Girls in a Boat’, Claudia Mearns and Eleanor Wilson, when they set off on a four-day rowing adventure to raise money for AEIOU, children with autism. The girls were sponsored by Hutchies and raised more than $15,000 through sponsorship from family, friends and people keen to support AEIOU.
A man who honours his debt in the spirit of the State of Origin is Giancarlo Pozzebon at Hutchies’ Ingham site. “Pozz” was in his jocks from 6.30am until smoko, on a chilly Ingham morning.
Pittsworth Powers on ...
HUTCHIES is a sponsor of the Pittsworth Power – the Pittsworth Bowls Club in the state championship bowls competition. Hutchies’ projects in Pittsworth include the $4 million Pittsworth Hospital project, the Pittsworth IGA and the Pittsworth State School Community Centre. Pictured with the team is Hutchies’ Robert Weymouth (top left) and Danny Charlesworth (top right).
BROOKE Kelly and her friend Trish Doughan from Rockhampton were selected to play for Queensland in the Under 16s softball side in the National Championships in Perth. Brooke’s dad, Al, and Trish’s mum, Sandra, both made the trip to Perth to watch their daughters play. The Queensland team did well, coming second to New South Wales. After the championship, Trish received a bonus when she was selected to play in the Australian squad. Al and Sandra are both proud of their daughters’ achievements.
National champions
Ride of a lifetime Brooke, Al, Trish and Sandra at the National Softball Championships in Perth.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2009
More Green Star projects than anyone else HUTCHIES is the nation’s leader in the production of accredited Green Star buildings, with the completion of eight projects – more than any other builder in Australia. Completed projects are: • Santos Place (Northbridge), 32 Turbot Street, Brisbane, for Nielson Properties; • Corporate Centre Tower 2, Bundall, Gold Coast, for Trident Corporation; • Springfield Tower, Springfield, for Springfield Land Corporation; • 100 Brooke Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, for Anthony John Group; • Chermside Galleria, Gympie Road, Brisbane, for Gordon Property Developments; • 53 Albert Street, Brisbane, for Hatham Holdings; • 545 Queen Street, Brisbane, for Australia Pacific Holdings; and • AM60, 42-60 Albert Street, Brisbane, for Consolidated Properties Group.
The 20-storey AM60 is one of the first buildings in Brisbane to use chilled beam air-conditioning and feature a dedicated rooftop garden – potentially saving up to 30 per cent on energy costs by using the cutting-edge cooling system – and Santos Place (Northbridge) has a six-star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) – the highest achievable and representing world leadership status. The GBCA has awarded only six projects in Australia with Round One certified ratings and three of these have been built by Hutchies – Corporate Centre Tower 2 at
19 Green projects currently on the go Hatham Holdings’ 53 Albert Street is one of only six projects throughout Australia awarded Round One certified ratings by the GBCA. Hutchies has built three of the six.
Bundall, 545 Queen Street and 53 Albert Street. In addition to the eight completed projects, Hutchies currently has 19 Green Building projects in the design phase or under construction. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said the company now had a track record in providing innovative design and construction solutions, achieving sustainable outcomes
Changes in latitudes Jack celebrated his 75th birthday recently with a big family get together down at Byron Bay. We would like to think it was a quiet family celebration, but, as everyone knows, there’s no such thing as a quiet Hutchies’ event. Jack is pictured with June during the weekend celebrations.
and energy efficient performance in its projects. “As members of the Green Building Council of Australia, we are leading the way in developing a sustainable approach to building services that address the key environmental criteria associated with the construction industry,” said Scott. “Our team structure and quality procedures ensure that both the design and installation adhere to all associated services, construction techniques and guidelines, authority and standards requirements, performance standards and specific project and client requirements.” Hutchies has structured an Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) team with the primary
objective to design, deliver and maintain targeted Green Building ratings throughout the life-cycles of the various projects. Scott said Hutchies had engaged some of the nation’s leading experts to ensure that design initiatives remained at the forefront of the latest technology. “Our team of electrical and mechanical engineers, control system and energy management specialists and Green Star and NABERS accredited professionals is committed to achieving longterm design outcomes through key criteria set in ongoing training and quality procedures,” he said. “The ESD team has a unique blend of experience giving it the capability to meet the challenges associated with highly complex sustainable design. “Most importantly, Hutchies understands the importance of delivering a project from concept stage through to completion of construction and beyond.”
PM learns a lesson Prime Minister Kevin Rudd learned a lesson from Hutchies during a visit to the new $3 million library at the Fraser Coast Anglican College in Hervey Bay. – Full story, P 4.
Special offer for Hutchies’ Truth readers The Portal Hotel in Brisbane is offering Hutchies’ Truth readers the chance to live like kings and queens with a special deal for a limited time to celebrate its recent opening. – For full details, see Page 6.
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Port of Airlie is “best of the best” in North Queensland PORT of Airlie, the $500 million five-star marina resort development currently being built by Hutchies at Airlie Beach, took out two prestigious awards for its owner, Meridien, in the recent Urban Development Institute of Australia’s North Queensland Awards for Excellence. Port of Airlie won the Residential Subdivision category as well as the North Queensland President’s Award as the best of all categories. Meridien’s chief executive officer, Warwick Bible, said Meridien’s recognition as “the best of the best” was a great achievement on a night that displayed the best property development that North Queensland had to offer. “Port of Airlie will be without doubt one of Australia’s most outstanding developments and congratulations to all those involved in achieving this vision,” he said. One of the judges, Townsville
developer, Jim Read, said the awards highlighted the quality and depth of product in North Queensland’s billion-dollar development industry. He said Port of Airlie was chosen for the President’s Award because of its outstanding development achievement in turning a disused sea front site into a world-class marina and residential estate. Meridien has reclaimed land for 15 oceanfront house sites, shops, hotel, 300 designer apartments with a man-made beach and marina.
Construction runs in the family
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OUR order book for the 2009/2010 year is looking good, with turnover in this period estimated to be around $750 million. We established a special structure to handle the state and private schools roll-out under the Federal Government’s stimulus package and currently we have 39 schools underway. Also, we have geared up for the public housing component of the stimulus package by establishing teams that more reflect the project housing sector, to ensure we are competitive in the marketplace. As part of this work, Hutchies has re-engaged with many architects over the past year, particularly in the school sector. Interestingly, many architects had thought Hutchies had moved to the bigger end of town over the past few years – a false perception we have corrected for them. I genuinely believe this all encompassing capability is what sets Hutchies apart from many of its peers. We operate in all sectors of the market, regardless of size or complexity, because our team structure allows us to allocate the right people with the right expertise to suit the different jobs. Since the last Hutchies’ Truth there have been some operational developments that support our diversification strategy, including: Hutchies is active in Libya, where demand is strong since the lifting of international sanctions.
Hutchies now has a presence in PNG, Darwin and Canberra. HB Electrical was established recently, after one of our preferred electrical subcontractors had financial difficulties, so we now have an electrical contracting business comprising 33 people. The Federal Safety Commission issued Hutchies with its federal health and safety accreditation which allows us to undertake federally funded projects of unlimited value. On the back of our Green Team success over the past couple of years and under the leadership of Lyndon Christian, we have established Hutchinson Energy. Our mining sector operations is active in the construction of worker camps and above ground building works, providing the mining sector with new levels of expertise and performance. Despite the world being a little different now than it was 18 months ago, Hutchies is fighting hard for its share of available work. Our sole aim is to maintain the ongoing success of what is now a 98-year-old business. I believe our strong balance sheet, our great people and our constant focus on “quality above all else” supported by our “do the right thing” culture continue to hold us in good stead. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
AS part of the run-up to Hutchies’ 100th anniversary celebrations planned for 2012, a search through company records has turned up interesting old photos which show that Hutchie family members have always taken an early interest in the construction industry. Jack is seen as a four-yearold (pictured left) in 1939 with members of the hospital board at the official opening of the Tweed District Hospital in Murwillumbah built by Hutchies. Meanwhile, Scott (pictured right) is shown in his younger days as a scaffolder working on construction of a post office in Kings Cross, London, with ice floating in the background. Anyone with interesting photos taken on Hutchies’ projects over the past 98 years please contact Tracey Fryer at Hutchies or email (tracey.fryer@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au).
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Santos Place proves to be a work of art The container apartments are purpose-built and furnished ready for occupation.
Containing the costs of student accommodation
AUSTRALIA’S first university accommodation facility based on stacked prefabricated shipping containers is currently under construction by Hutchies and Quicksmart at the Australian National University, Canberra. The Laurus Wing project is a 70-unit When completed in time for semester one 2010, facility comprising the six-storey building will include a mix of shipping container apartments for couples and singles, as well as a apartment units common room, laundry and bike storage. which have been purpose-built where their interiors ments for couples and singles. are furnished ready for occupation. Each apartment includes its own This design allows for speedier kitchen and bathroom, balcony construction, minimising the plus television and internet impact on the campus while access. hastening availability of extra The completed building will student accommodation. include a common room, laundry The completed six-storey and bike storage and will be ready building will include a mix of apart- for semester one 2010.
Scott is pictured with (from left), Lincoln Austin (Artist), Hari and Chandu Raniga (MJS Group), Ross Nielson (Nielson Properties) and Don Raniga (MJS Group) in front of Once, Again at the official opening in August of Santos Place by Ross Nielson and Cr Amanda Cooper. ALTHOUGH the architectural external use of gold and green glass has made Santos Place (Northbridge) a prominent new artistic feature on the Brisbane skyline, the internal work of a prominent artist recently became the focus of attention at the building’s official opening. Ipswich-based artist, Lincoln Austin, well known for his small intricate works, expanded his horizon when commissioned to create an artwork for the new building. The 2009 regional resident artist at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts created a massive wall relief known simply as Once, Again. Santos Place, owned and developed by Nielson Properties, is a 40-storey office tower located at 32 Turbot Street in the heart of the Brisbane CBD. With a six-star GBCA rating and a five-star ABGR rating for both design and construction, the building is one of a select few in Queensland. Surrounded by busy roads and other major developments, access was a major concern during construction. By liaising closely with Brisbane City Council and other project teams, Hutchies was able to implement solutions to maintain a safe and efficient site during construction.
Lord Mayor praises vision for the future HUTCHIES and its apprentices are doing their part in helping train new employees for the building industry in a program initiated by staff member and Apprentice Team Leader, Ben Young. The program is known as ‘Young people building for young people’. Initial project in the program is the Centenary Rowing Club, the first new public rowing club on the banks of the Brisbane River in nearly a century. Recently, Lord Mayor of Brisbane, Campbell Newman, turned the first sod with a silver spade donated by Hutchies to do the job. At the ceremony, the Lord Mayor thanked the large number of company apprentices who were
present and thanked Hutchies for its vision to help the community create what will become one of the largest sporting facilities built in the western suburbs of Brisbane for many years. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said rowing enthusiast, Simon Newcomb, revealed a plan 12 months ago to start the only youth rowing program of its type in Australia. “I knew from the start that Hutchies would have to be involved,” Scott said. “Hutchies’ philosophy is to help young people, not only in the building trade, but to help provide a healthy lifestyle as well. “The major slab work has been completed, power, water and
sewerage connections made to the site and it is hoped that more than 200 children from about 20 different schools may be able to use the site in a limited way by Christmas. “What I like about the program is that it gives every child in Brisbane the opportunity to row, regardless of the school they attend. “Simon says that, when the complex is finished, he expects to double, if not treble, the number of children involved in the sport. “I was lucky enough to row when I was at school and I know the advantages of being involved in a very hard sport, as it helps foster the finest qualities of commitment and builds team players.”
Brisbane Lord Mayor Campbell Newman met apprentices on the job when he turned the first sod of a unique rowing centre being built by Hutchies in Brisbane’s western suburbs.
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Prime Minister checks school work PRIME Minister Kevin Rudd failed to distract Hutchies’ crew from their work on the new $3 million library at the Fraser Coast Anglican College. The library was one of the first projects to commence under the federal government’s stimulus funding scheme and required an immediate start on site once the contract was awarded in order to complete the project within the stipulated 21-week program. Brad Miller, Hutchies’ Noosa area manager, said that, during his visit, the Prime Minister signed the visitors’ register stating the reason for his visit was “funding it” and his departure time would be “when they let me out”. Alan Williams, business manager Fraser Coast Anglican College, said the project was on a tight construction schedule but its progress had been “a real positive for the College and the Hervey Bay community”. Hutchies sought interest from local
subcontractors for the work and advertised in the school newsletter and on its website to attract tradespeople who had children at the school. The library, which opens in December, replaces a demountable building and is part of a $5 million upgrade at the school. The resource centre is considered to be an iconic building for the school and incorporates extensive, state-of-the-art audio visual learning facilities for the students. Construction is a combination of brick and rendered block masonry and incorporates metal wall cladding to the façade. Internally, the two levels of approximately 600m2 each are acoustically separated to provide both individual and group learning areas. The project also incorporates extensive hard and soft landscaped areas as a surround for the library including a covered plaza area for student gatherings.
~ OBITUARY ~ Harry Wiltshire THE family of Harry Wiltshire thanked Hutchies for expressions of sympathy and support at his recent passing. Harry was Jack’s very close friend and owner of Bright Signs, who had been doing Hutchies’ signage and honour boards for more than 30 years.
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd took a lesson in block laying from the Hutchies’ team during his visit to the new library at the Fraser Coast Anglican College in Hervey Bay.
Back to school for Scott CHAIRMAN Scott Hutchinson went back to school recently and students gave him full marks for his efforts. Scott was invited to Bald Hills State School to present achievement awards at an assembly to celebrate the start of a new building program for the school first established in 1866. The work, valued at more than $2 million, includes a new multipurpose sports hall incorporating a stage, canteen, change rooms, toilets and store rooms, as well as an extension of the existing library to provide more area for books and other resources. Hutchies utilised the school
Scott presents an achievement award to Bald Hills State School year seven student, Shantelle Clarricoats. holiday to complete major upgrades and mains to new building works. A National School Pride early works package, to upgrade existing classrooms including new floor coverings, painting, smartboards, extra windows and operable walls, is already complete.
Have crane – will hire HUTCHIES recently undertook construction of a $1.25 million fivestar fit-out for Petronas Australia at its new Brisbane headquarters on level 36 of Santos Place. The project was a fast tracked fit-out and full design and construction for Hutchies with a five-week program which was completed six hours before the client occupied their new premises. All trades worked around the clock to achieve strict guidelines to interface with the Petronas towers
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M IRRORING M ALAYSIA MIRRORING MALAYSIA in Malaysia, using the best materials available in the Australian market place. The fit-out included full height glass doors and partitions, high quality workstations and soft furnishings. The integrated finishes were the direct concept between AB+M Architects, led by Peter McCabe, and Petronas.
HUTCHIES’ subsidiary, Building Industry Supplies (BIS), in conjunction with the company’s in-house training coordinator, recently trialed the hiring of the Yatala-based tower crane to enable new entrants to the industry to get the necessary practical skills in the tower crane operators course. Registered training organisation, Lifting Skills Pty Ltd, organised its students to attend Hutchies’ Yatala yard to complete the practical component of their training course. Hutchies’ Training Manager, Alan Waldron, said the system worked beneficially for both parties. “The arrangements allow Lifting
Skills and other training organisations the opportunity to get access to state-of-the-art cranes and not have to fit into the day to day activities that restrict access to site-based cranes,” he said. “In addition, Hutchies can maximise the use of its yard crane and we can also provide highly trained operators and doggers, if needed, during the training.” BIS plans to erect a second crane to service the needs of the Modular Construction facility at Yatala which also will be available for training. Any organisation wishing to hire these cranes should contact the Training Manager on (07) 3335 5143 for further information.
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Nielson lecture inspires some creative thinking THE inaugural Nielson Design Lecture – ‘Designing for Our Future’ – was delivered in November by Michael Sorkin, distinguished Professor of Architecture, Director of the City College of New York and President of the Institute for Urban Design. The event, the first of three annual lectures, inspired creative thinking for the future development of South East Queensland. The discussions around the Nielson Design Lecture engaged a wide variety of practitioners and organisations including architects, engineers, academics, students, local, state and federal governments, as well as cultural industry enthusiasts, commentators, agencies, corporations and businesses associated with the built environment. As a leader in property development and environmental sustainability in South East Queensland, Nielson Properties is the natural partner for the State Library to present the important lecture series. Nielson’s most recent development, Santos Place, was built by
Hutchies and received the Green Building Council of Australia’s first six-star rating. Santos Place and the State Library face each other across the Brisbane River and are a short walk apart across the new Kurilpa Bridge. Nielson Properties’ managing director, Ross Nielson, described the company as a proud Queenslander that took an active interest in improving the built and social structures in Brisbane. “Our sponsorship of the Nielson Lectures recognises the ongoing connection between the arts and business districts in the city,” he said. “Our partnership with the State Library in securing global leaders in the design field is an excellent opportunity to help drive the highest standards in designing our city’s future. “It is vital that these conversations take place in an international context, highlighting Brisbane’s leadership in the creative industries, particularly the dynamic design field,” Mr Nielson said.
Training and support pays off for apprentices
Hello sailors
A LACK of wind on Lady Skippers’ Day gave crews the opportunity to enjoy a lazy sail, taking five hours to complete a shortened course from Manly Marina, east across Moreton Bay, to the Hope Banks. Lady skippers photographed on board architect, Dave Moran’s yacht, Escape, are (L-R) Bernie HernenTinning, Diane Peglas, Corina Bradley, Jocelyn Moran, Gail Brouwer and Vicki Peglas. Escape also took part in the Brisbane to Keppel Yacht Race during August. After a no wind start, Escape had a
HUTCHIES puts a lot of effort into growing its apprentice workforce to become future leaders. The company’s network of site managers and foremen on the job is supported by in-house training coordinators and specially designed training materials. This strategy is having a positive effect on Hutchies’ apprentices with a number of top performers competing in trade competitions. Carpentry apprentices, Giancarlo Pozzebon, of Townsville, and Jesse Alroe, of Toowoomba, recently won their regional finals of the Queensland Master Builders Apprentice of the Year awards and both are now in the State finals. Jesse’s commitment and professional approach was also recognised when he won the South West Queensland division of the Queensland Training Awards. Plastering apprentices, Shaun Beauchamp and Marcus Tynan, who are both part of Hutchinson’s Internal Lining (HIL) Team, recently competed in the Australian Wall and Ceiling Industry (Qld) Excellence in Plastering Awards. With numbers currently around 180, Hutchies’ apprentice program is moving steadily towards its goals of increasing capacity and capability while Robert and Cathy Weymouth at the South West Queensland managing to keep all of our apprentices fully Training Awards in Toowoomba with Jesse Alroe who was employed in the current economic conditions. awarded Apprentice of the Year for South West Region.
good run up the coast, over the top of Fraser and past the islands and coral reefs of the lower Barrier Reef and into Keppel Bay Marina. Skipper Dave Moran praised his crew who had no breakages and recorded a minimum amount of screaming. Escape continued up the coast and entered in the Audi Hamilton Island Race Week in ‘Cruising with Spinnaker Division 3’. Again bad wind made Race Week more like a drift week – Escape still did well, placing 14th, 10th, 7th and 3rd in the races.
Major surgery at Cairns Hospital
THE $20 million plus extension of the emergency department of the Cairns Base Hospital will involve the staged upgrading of the Emergency and MRI departments. The work includes a new threestorey building at the front of the existing hospital and upgrading the remaining departments while the hospital remains fully operational. The project is due for completion in October 2010. Hutchies’ team leader is Paul De Jong with Sandy Young, as administrator.
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Remote trainees benefit from city model House loves new shed HUTCHIES has signed up another organisation that recognises the benefits of our task-based model for apprentice training. ESSA Quality Training Programs is a registered training organisation in Queensland, accredited to deliver national plumbing and carpentry training packages up to Certificate III. ESSA partners with construction companies to deliver training to indigenous trainees and apprentices. Now, ESSA has partnered with Hutchies to use our training resources to ensure remote indigenous apprentices have the same opportunities as their city counterparts. The training materials, developed through partnership with SkillsTech Australia, are not
only being used by ESSA’s indigenous apprentices, but also by a number of Hutchies’ subcontractors. Other Queensland and interstate organisations are taking a close look at Hutchies’ award winning system. ESSA’s Lesley Englert said indigenous apprentices could stay within their own or on nearby communities because all training was on site. “This means that they do not need to attend training in urban centres, such as Cairns and Mt Isa,” she said. “Extensive research and experience has demonstrated that the most effective delivery mode for indigenous workers is in or close to their communities.”
SOMERVILLE House Rowing has thanked Jack Hutchinson for his generosity in helping out with construction of their new tinnie shed. Andrew Dalziel, president, Rowing Support Group, wrote: “This is a short note to say thankyou for putting up the tinnie shed for Somerville Rowing. We arrived back from rowing camp last weekend and the shed was completed so we were able to move the tinnies and other equipment into the shed straight away. The new shed will make a tremendous difference to our lives and your kind gesture of offering to construct the shed is greatly appreciated. Oleg Shishkin is especially happy with the new shed. Jeremy McKenzie and his team did a great job. They were very professional and courteous throughout the project.”
The Portal’s bar and restaurant attract, not only guests, but also the inner city set.
Red Bull all round A visit by Red Bull girls provided a welcome break for the crew at The Point at Hastings Point, northern New South Wales. The boys thought it was a kind gesture to cool them down on the job, but it turned out to be a clever management plan to give the team ‘wings’ to speed up construction!
Delicate operation for transplant TRANSPLANTING a nine-tonne Pandanus palm and shifting rocks underwater was all part of the job for the Noosa team working on a $6.5 million refurbishment of the Bulcock Beach foreshore at Caloundra. A delicate operation was required to remove the palm to allow relocation of the main stormwater installation on Bulcock Beach. Hutchies also had divers on site to remove rocks from the base of the Rota Piles being installed for the new jetty.
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Would you like a warm chocolate oil body rub with that room?
WARM chocolate oil body rubs are part of the service available at the Portal Hotel in Brisbane which is offering Hutchies’ Truth readers a special deal for a limited time to celebrate its recent opening. Email the words “Scotty told me to stay at Portal” to dallasbickle@ portalhotel.com.au to enjoy the corporate special offer of $139 per night for an executive room including breakfast. The Portal is an edgy, stylish, inner-city hotel that appeals to those travelling on a budget for business or pleasure – or both! Built by Hutchies on the site of vate Hotel, in the former Astor Private g Astor Terrace, Spring Hill, the Portal has 84 standard queen and twin rooms, executive king rooms and two suites. The four-star Portal is swanky,, d yet affordable, and
totally focused on service to provide an alternative to the large chain hotels. The compact, stylish rooms are equipped with the latest in room technology, such as iPod docking stations and iBAHN, which has more than 30 movies on selection as well as a database of 10,000 songs. Portal offers the services of a personal trainer and a day spa with massages, beauty treatments and warm chocolate oil body rubs. The bar and restaurant are magnets for guests and the inner city social set.
Magic carpet ride
Enjoying the hospitality aboard MV Joe Joe off Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. THE Northbridge team joined Simons Carpets for a weekend of fishing and other events at Port Douglas in Far North Queensland. On the first day the team was divided with half fishing and half golfing. Ryan Coyne took out the golf day and Mick Gammel caught the fish of the weekend. But, the true champions of the night were Fred Brands and Ben Evans, showing their skills in the kitchen serving up an unbeliev-
able feed of Spanish Mackeral and cold beer. Poker and more cold beer finished the night off. Next morning sore heads went to sea on the 65-foot MV Joe Joe, heading for the fishing grounds of the Inner Great Barrier Reef. Fred Brands caught the first fish of the day on his first drop, but Mick Gammel caught the fish of the day again, with a solid fight from a lovely cobia. Joe Joe pulled up on a secluded
reef for a snorkel, lunch and more cold beer. Trolling back to shore all fishermen caught Spotted and Spanish Mackeral in one of the best fishing days they had ever experienced. The Northbridge team thanks Simons Carpets for the hospitality and the MV Joe Joe crew for an unforgettable day.
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Strong result in the regions
HUTCHIES made a strong showing at the regional Master Builders Awards for 2009. At the Central Queensland Awards, held at Rockhampton Heritage Village, Hutchies was awarded Project of the Year for Seaspray Lifestyle Centre At the Downs and Western Awards, Jesse Alroe won Apprentice of the Year and Hutchies was named Apprentice of the Year Employer. In the North Queensland Awards, Giancarlo Pozzebon won Apprentice of the Year and Hutchies was named Apprentice Employer of the Year. The Audi Showroom won awards for Best Use of Steel Cladding (Roof and Walls) as well as Retail Facilities up to $4 million. Hutchies also won the Residential Building High Rise over Three Storeys $15M – $60M category with Itara@Riverway.
The Noosa Visitor Information Centre.
Bark Design steals award
Pamela and Guyster.
Ridge and Selena.
NEARER the coast, going for a cruise usually involves a boat of some sort, but, on the Darling Downs, it’s all about hanging off the back of a Harley Davidson motorbike. Selena Park and Pamela Carleton went cruising recently as part of the Darling Downs HOG Club’s 2009 Cruise for Cancer Sponsors Ride to raise funds for cancer research. Hutchies sponsored the Cruise
and Selena and Pamela were nominated as riders. The windswept trip included the town of Nobby, Leslie Dam and Sandy Creek Hotel, a great country pub between Toowoomba and Warwick. The ingredients were ideal for a perfect day – including the weather, bikes, riders, route, icy cold beer and country steak sandwiches ... all for a good cause.
THE rest of Brisbane may have been seeing ‘stars’ in the skies with the the spectacular fireworks display, but that night, Searle Balladone and Renee Matthew were seeing only the stars in each other’s eyes. The couple were among guests at Harry White’s team RiverFire Celebration held at Scott Street.
BARK Design Architects has been named winner of the Architectural Steel Building Design Award for Queensland 2009 presented by the Australian Steel Institute. The award is for the Hutchiesbuilt Noosa Visitor Information Centre on Hastings Street. Stephen Guthrie and Lindy Atkin, of Bark Design Architects, acknowledged Hutchies’ input when accepting the award. “We thank everyone at Hutchies for their involvement and look forward to working with you all again in the future,” they said. Other members of the project team were Blakeney Munns Consulting Engineers, structural engineer; Cooroy Engineering, steel fabricator; and JBD Steel Detailing, steel detailer.
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MT ST BERNARD COLLEGE Job Value: $5M Job Description: This project consists of the construction of a new boarding school in Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland. This new build will consist of three levels of construction and is expected to be completed by April 2010. Team Project Manager: . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil & Struct Engineering Firm: Elect & Mech Engineering Firm: Hydraulic Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Peter King Chris Hattingh Michael Gattera Fisher Buttrose Architects ARUP MGF Gilboy Rider Levett Bucknell
SUNNYMEADE NURSING HOME Job Value: $2.3M Description: Refurbishment of 30 units with the construction of new entry ways and the excavation of an undercroft area to create new offices, training rooms and water storage. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Design Firm: . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Caitlin Hawkins Howdy McLeod Terry Wilson Lambert & Smith John G Batterham Taylor Made Electrical
CAIRNS BASE HOSPITAL, PATHOLOGY Job Value: $200,000 Description: This project consists of refurbishment works to the Pathology Department at the Cairns Base Hospital. Works include demolition of existing joinery, doors, and floor coverings and refurbishment to create a new reception, work areas, and storage areas. Works should be completed in under a nineweek timeframe. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mech & Elect Engineering Firm:
Jane White Kent Beavon Chris Hattingh Suters Architects DMA Professional Engineers
G80 – GLADSTONE Job Value: $14.6M Description: G80 Gladstone is a residential development located within the CBD of Gladstone. The project involves the design and construction of two four-storey buildings which will accommodate 75 two and threebedroom units and landscaped recreational areas to suit. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm:
Mathew Nielsen Peter Lee Ron Colefax Ben Adams Nettleton Tribe Brown Consulting
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as well as gym, conference facilities and entertainment area. The development also includes a separate single storey commercial office building. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm:
Mathew Nielsen Peter Lee Greg Inwood Gary Turner Danny Charlesworth Archibett Robert Bird & Associates
TRINITY COLLEGE Job Value: $2M Description: New science and language centre. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Engineering Firm: . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Hydraulic Engineering Firm: . . . Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grant LeBoutillier Dan Tubman Luke Chapman Thompson Adsett DMA Alliance Group Steve Paul & Partners MCG
BAYVIEW APARTMENTS Job Value: $1.3M Description: External refurbishment and landscaping of 21 units at Byron Bay. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Grant LeBoutillier Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Dan Tubman Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Luke Chapman Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ian Traill Architects Electrical, Mechanical & Hydraulic Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . MDA Consulting Engineers Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Hammond & Associates
ST JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Job Value: $794,955 Description: Construction of new two-storey classroom extension including works to the existing administration office and sick bay, multi-purpose room, resurfacing of existing covered play area, minor external works and paving. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Mark Phillips Alan Pillay Peter Jedrisko Daniel Vickery Michael Crossin Fulton Trotter Partners Cozens, Regan, William and Prove Electrical Engineering Firm: . . . Ashburner Francis Hydraulics Engineering Firm: . . Beavis & Cochrane
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ST LUKE’S ANGLICAN COLLEGE
Job Value: $18.8M Description: Aspex Apartments Gladstone is a residential and commercial development near the Gladstone harbour and CBD. The project involves the construction of a six-storey residential tower comprising of 36 luxury units
Job Value: $2.5M Description: The project consists of the construction of a new library and music building at St Luke’s Anglican College in Bundaberg under the government funded BERS Scheme
Aspex Apartments, Gladstone, are near the harbour and CBD. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Engineering Firm: . . . Hydraulic Services Firm: . . . . . .
Brad Miller Scott Woods Dave Smythe Neil Haack Michael Michell Parrups Waring Lambert Reibein McCutcheon MacDonald Water Wise Design
ST PATRICK’S CATHOLIC COLLEGE Job Value: $1.3M Description: The project consists of the construction of a new multi-purpose centre and additional car parking facilities at St Patrick’s Catholic College Gympie under the government funded BERS Scheme. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Design Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural, Hydraulic and Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Engineering Firm: . . . Hydraulic Services Firm: . . . . . .
Brad Miller Scott Woods Dave Smythe Leo DeBoer Michael Michell G&M Consultants G&M Consultants Electrical Design Group Water Wise Design
CROWS NEST STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $2M Description: Construction of a new resource centre and extensions to the existing multiuse hall. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Project Management: . . . . . . . . Electrical Engineering Firm: . . .
Carl Fiedler Nathan James Danny Charlesworth Struxi RMA Crown Projects Ashburer Francis
RANGEVILLE STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $3M Description: Construction of a new resource centre and multi-use hall. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Project Management: . . . . . . . . Electrical Engineering Firm: . . .
Carl Fiedler Geoff Kampf Danny Charlesworth Struxi RMA Crown Projects Ashburner Francis
ROCKHAMPTON GRAMMAR Job Value: $2.6M Description: The project consists of the construction of a new multi-purpose hall. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Design Firm: . . . . . . .
Scott Woods David Silk Joel Smith Michael Michell Thompson Adsett Graham Scott & Associates Electrical Design Firm: . . . . . . . Anderson Consulting Engineers
BUCHANAN CIRCUIT, PACIFIC PINES
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G80 Gladstone is a residential complex within Gladstone’s CBD.
Job Value: $5,540,000 Description: Construction of 20 two-bedroom
townhouses for social housing together with associated road and external works. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Christopher Chainey Caitlin Hawkins Nick Gubbin Fred Iezzi & Nettleton Tribe Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: ADG
GEEBUNG SPECIAL SCHOOL Job Value: $767,240 Job Description: Construction of a new resource centre/library. Hutchies’ Team Leader/ Cost Planner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
James Loveday Mark Stanley Michael Welsby Linear 56 Design ADG Engineers (Aust) Pty Ltd Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Currie & Brown
COLES CHERMSIDE Job Value: $1.5M Job Description: Full internal refurbishment of the existing store without shutdown running a 24-hour a day, seven days a week program. Originally targeted for completion over a 16-week period, the team worked closely with the store management and design team and secured completion in 12 weeks. This represented a huge saving to the store through minimising lost revenue. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mech/Hyrdraulic Engineer Firm: Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Luke Giles Neville Doughan Suiters Architects Cushway Blackford Stewart Andrews DMAC
THE PEOPLES PLACE – KANGAROO POINT Job Value: $5,975,027 Job Description: The redevelopment of the Kangaroo Point TAFE site includes a public parkland complete with viewing platforms cantilevered over the Kangaroo Point cliffs. There will be a café building, covered seating area, amphitheatre seating and structural steel arbours and pathways throughout the parkland. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . .
Chris McEvoy Dave Warner Dave Bendell Project Services Bligh Tanner Bornhorst & Ward
CABOOLTURE SPECIAL SCHOOL Job Value: $1,473,145 Job Description: The project is the construction of a new classroom within the confines of an existing school to create a new four-space general learning area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Cameron O’May Seth Dunn Joel Byrne Jarrod Dingle Alan Piper
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Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Services Structural, Civil and Electrical Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . Project Services Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Project Services
BETHANIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Job Value: $1.7M Job Description: Construction of a kindergarten and multipurpose hall. Hutchies’ Project Mngr/Admin: . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kurt Peele Peter Rose Robert Rea Linear 56 Design DEQ Saunders Mclean Consulting Engineers
THE RESIDENCE, HYDE PARK Job Value: $95M Job Description: Hutchies has been engaged as the design and construct contractor for the conversion of the former police headquarters building at College Street, Sydney into 87 high quality residential apartments over 24 levels and three reconfigured basement carpark levels. Located adjacent to Sydney’s Hyde Park, the project includes the removal of all existing precast façade and the extensive demolition and rebuild of the existing structure to relocate lift shafts and reconfigure the new floor plates. Project program is 26 months and when completed the building is set to be the new benchmark of quality for apartments in Sydney. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Lloyd Grigg Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . David Zhao, Nathan Trajevski Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Andrew Gulliford Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Steve Brown Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scott Carver and associates Structural Engineering Firm: . . . MPN Group Pty Ltd
SW1 – TERRACE ROW Job Value: $16.3M Job Description: Located at the corner of Cordelia and Merivale Streets, South Brisbane, Terrace Row is the final stage of the SW1 Southbank development. There are 38 residential three-level, walk-up terraces. Units have three or four bedrooms with communal private garden access from ground floor living room. Complex also provides secure lifts to basement carpark. Buildings are construct with corefilled block partywalls and lightweight steel framing system. The project is expected to be completed August 2010. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client’s Project Manager: . . . . .
John Berlese Soo Kim Dave Warner Martin Tanner Think Tank Architect Property Solutions Group Project Strategies Australia
The St. Francis Xavier Catholic Primary multi-purpose hall and covered outdoor learning area has a job value of $1.64 million.
LENNOX HEAD PUBLIC SCHOOL Job Value: $1,150,317 Job Description: Multi-purpose hall covered outdoor learning area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grant LeBoutilier Michael B. Osmond Malcom Marcus Steven Kourevelis Thomson Adsett Cardno Low & Hooke Cardno Low & Hooke MDA Consulting Engineers
HAMILTON RESIDENCE Job Value: $1.3M Job Description: Major renovation to existing four-storey home in Hamilton, Brisbane Hutchies’ Project Manager/ Administrator/Cost Planner: . . . Hutchies’ Foreman/Supervisor: . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Jason Cox Carmelo Ucchino Mercury Designs Neil McKenzie & Associates
CURRUMBIN HAPPY HAUS Job Value: $603,000 Job Description: Off-site construction of a two storey modular construction Happy Haus home and erection on site at Currumbin, Gold Coast. Hutchies’ Project Manager/ Administrator/Cost Planner: . . . Jason Cox Hutchies’ Foreman/Supervisor: . Chris Hilderbrandt Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen & Vokes
LOGAN CENTRAL LIBRARY STAGE 1 Job Value: $1.5M Job Description: The project commenced at the end of August and had to spend $1M before the end of September 2009 to meet the requirements of the federal grant. The works include refurbishment of the existing car park, fire services, installation of new main switchboard, replacement of the roof and demolition works to enable the Stage 2 fit-out works to progress. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Rob Diamond Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Tom Quinn Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Mick Franks / Darren Pearson Client Project Manager:. . . . . . . Opus Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brand & Slater Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Meinhardt Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . SSE Civil Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . James Kervan & Associates Elect & Hydraulic Services Firm: Meinhardt
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC PRIMARY Job Value: $1,640,272 Job Description: Multi-purpose hall and covered outdoor learning area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Grant LeBoutilier
Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Osmond Michael Thomson Steven Kourevelis Graeme Barr Architects Ardill Payne & Partners Ardill Payne & Partners MDA Consulting Engineers
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC PRIMARY Job Value: $1,932,272 Job Description: Multi-purpose hall and covered outdoor learning area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grant LeBoutilier Michael B. Osmond Ken Blessing Steven Kourevelis Graeme Barr Architects Ardill Payne & Partners MDA Consulting Engineers
ADAWS, SOUTH BRISBANE Job Value: $4,552,350 Job Description: Adolescent Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Service (ADAWS) is a three-storey buiding being constructed for Mater Health Services. The building will be used for adolescents affected by drugs and alcohol and includes onsite treatment and accommodation. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Ashley Blake Carlo Sorbello Matthew Kempster BVN Architecture Cardno Alexander Browne Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Turner & Townsend Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . John Parnell
Miner digs in at South Brisbane
HAPPY HAUS DISPLAY Job Value: $180,000 Job Description: Off-site construction of single storey modular construction Happy Haus display home and erection on site at Southbank Hutchies’ Project Manager/ Administrator/Cost Planner: . . . Jason Cox Hutchies’ Foreman/Supervisor: . Chris Hilderbrandt Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Owen & Vokes
BLUECARE SALES DISPLAY OFFICE Job Value: $83,000 Job Description: Design and off site construction of single-storey modular construction sales display office and erection on site at Redcliffe Hutchies’ Project Manager/ Administrator/Cost Planner: . . . Andrew Rijken Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Chris Hilderbrandt / Brendan Woodall
Under construction is Terrace Row SW1 in South Brisbane – inspired by London’s 19th century townhouses in that city’s own SW1.
ROSS McKinnon, of State Development Corporation, facilitated the construction of new headquarters for Queensland mining company, Ausenco, at 144 Montague Road, South Brisbane. The $39 million design and construct project built by Hutchies has Powe Architects as primary consultant. The building has been constructed using precast panels and post tension slabs with the building fabric consisting of Alpolic panels and a glazed curtain wall. The project commenced in August 2008 and is nearing completion. The Ausenco Centre is a six-level office building with a total of 14,730m2 GLA and two levels of basement carparks. South Brisbane is set to become the next CBD of Brisbane following recent changes to the Local Area Plan by the Brisbane City Council to allow high density office, residential and retail developments.
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LEFT: Lachlan Prior was born to Shelley and Anthony, weighing in at 2.52kg, or 5lb 9oz on the old scale.
HATCHED & MATCHED
Jodie Gregory, contract administrator assistant in Hutchies’ Cairns office, married Ben Cook at a ceremony at Paradise Palms, Cairns.
ABOVE: Kerri-Ann Lowther and Steve Smee married recently on the Sunshine Coast, followed by a reception at Tides Restaurant in Caloundra. Photographer, Eddie Chung, of BDO Kendalls, included Hutchies in the wedding album shots, earning an extra fee for the day.
Two new grand-daughters have been added to Greg and Anne Quinn’s clan – baby Jayda (left) to Craig and Emma and baby Siana (right) to James and Heidi.
Addison Grace Clarke was welcomed into the world on October 14 weighing in at a healthy 4.3kgs or 9lb 7oz on the old scale. Ella is one proud big sister to Addison.
TRAVELLING
UNDIES
No undies – a shirt instead! Neville Langer is not standing on his head! Having gone to Trivia Night without his thinking cap on, Neville borrowed a Hutchies’ G-string from a very close friend to help get his little grey cells purring like a pussy.
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Niels Ogle, Hutchies’ OHS and Environmental officer in Cairns, recently went to China to check out wall construction techniques and startled locals when he undressed for the camera, rivalling the photographic grandeur of the Great Wall.
Mick Connolly, who presented Abdurrahman, Hutchies’ refugee tea person in the new Libya office, with a company T-shirt, says the young man grew 10 feet tall overnight. Mick says Abdurrahman was delighted to have a new shirt and wears it constantly with great pride – just like all company members.
HUTCHIES’
Dazza comes out at his 40th DARREN Lovell’s mates from Hutchies joined in his colourful 40th birthday celebrations and made a good account of themselves seeing the night out until daylight. But, now, it seems that age could be finally catching up with him. Dazza had a reputation of never taking a day off work, but, shortly after turning the big 40, he spent several days in bed recovering – from the flu, he claims.
Fourth Rugby Charity Shield kicks off THE fourth annual PNG Oldies v Youngies Charity Shield event sponsored by Hutchies was held recently at St Joseph’s College, Hunters Hill, Sydney. Under extremely hot conditions, more like a mid-summer’s day on the beach, the Youngies defeated an ageing and tiring Oldies outfit by 22 to 10. The scores were level going into
the last quarter, but the heat and the lack of reserves was too much for old bodies and legs. The annual rugby game raises money for charities in Australia and PNG and has the overwhelming support of businesses and individuals in both countries. This year’s game raised a total of $5,500 for two charities, St Vincents Hospital Sydney and City Mission PNG.
A trivial pursuit THE ever-popular Social Club Trivia Night was held at the Sofitel in Brisbane in September. Trivia Master, Blair Martin, covered a wide range of topics including Hutchinson Builders, general knowledge, music, a construction/building task, geography, true/false and heads/tails. The night ended in a tie for first place and, after a tense bout of ‘Scissors/Paper/Rock’ to decide the winner, Pink Pigs took the title and Disco Dazzlers had to settle for second. Two Heads are Better than One were a close third with Hendra Bats coming in fourth – or was
Plot brewing in the office
Brian and Julie McMillan looking glamorous at Trivia Night. it third? – if you count first and second as a tie. The heated debate continues!
Twisting Searle’s arm
SEARLE Balladone recently took the AM60 crew out to celebrate the completion of their project. Their pub crawl started at the Norman Park Bowls Club and finished with Searle and Kirk Hawkins competing in their annual arm wrestle, which Kirk won convincingly. Searle is already in training for next year’s rematch. Kirk said the annual arm wrestle was the only way he could twist Searle’s arm to pay for the drinks.
LAUREN Spence drew on her work experience at Hutchies for the production of a college project movie, titled ‘Percolated Love’, a romantic comedy about a guy who falls in love with a girl at work after seeing a photograph. Lauren and the production team are shown filming on location in Hutchies’ office at Toowong.
Night Nurse injects some fun HUTCHIES was one of the sponsors of the recent annual Meridien Marinas’ Airlie Beach Race Week, featuring a week of yacht racing in the Whitsunday Passage and onshore activities at Airlie Beach. Highlights of the week’s festivities included a day trip on Kokoda and sailing on board Night Nurse, Russell McCart’s yacht, named after a brief stay in hospital. Despite her crew being the major handicap, Night Nurse won the Farr 40
IRC Class race. Even migrating whales paused to watch Night Nurse do her thing.
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Plumbers fix builders’ golf day HUTCHIES’ Golf Day held in September at the Toowoomba City Golf Club resulted in some very weird characters turning up on the green. The theme of the day was ‘Middle Name Day’, which meant golfers were called by their middle names and had to dress accordingly. It was a four-man Ambrose and the winning team was Andrew Douglas,
Grant Clarke, Tim Dow and Brock Gowland, all plumbers, which indicates plumbers in Toowoomba have far too much spare time on their hands. Pictured from left to right are: Robert ‘James Cook’ Weymouth, Dave ‘Gary Ablett’ Moxon, Nicole ‘Melody’ Apelt, Selena ‘Elly Maie Clampett’ Park, Pamela ‘Dorothy’ Carleton and Kev ‘St Patrick’s Day’ Van Bael.
City and Country friendly rivals
Team members (from left) Jaimyn Wiki, Egan Wiki, Phil Wiki, Nick Stredwick, Marcus West, Adam Dardir, Reuban West, Thomas Wilson and Peter West.
BIS debut in BLF touch
IN late September, Hutchies’ Building Industry Supplies (BIS) division made its debut in the annual BLF touch football day. Some last minute injury concerns resulted in rising stars, Jaimyn Wiki, Marcus West and Reuban West, being called into the side. Their efforts were instrumental in helping the BIS team to progress to the knock-out round. In the end, a great day was had by all involved and the team looks forward to going one better in 2010.
IN September, the inaugural Queensland Rugby Union City v Country day was held at Ballymore For the past two years, Huchies has had the naming rights for the Queensland Country Rugby Union Championships involving 120 clubs in eight major regions. Hutchinson Builders’ Queensland Country Heelers is the representative team and, in the past two years, has played New South Wales Country, Northern Territory, South Australia and Victoria. The recent City v Country day at Ballymore involved country teams in Under 15, 17 and 19, as well as the Outback Barbarians and Hutchies’ Heelers. Country teams won Under 15 and 19 and the Heelers defeated Brisbane 40 to 33.
THE Queensland Over 50 Hockey team competed in the Australian Veteran’s Championships in Victoria during October. Unfortunately Hutchies’ Undies attire was not enough to keep out the very cold, showery, windy – including light hail during one game – Melbourne weather the team endured throughout the two week tournament.
SCRATCH-ITS IF your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
No. 69405 69666 69748 69902 69999 70025 70136 70264
Prize Hutchies’ T-Shirt Hutchies’ Undies Tape measure Hand Sander Hutchies’ Cap Jack’s Tequila Paint brush set Hutchies’ T-Shirt
At the City v Country Day, Jacob Rauluni proudly showed his blue Heelers colours to Sandra McVeigh (left) and Jill Swanwick. Jacob now plays for the Capella Cattle Dogs in the Central Highlands Rugby Competition.
Joeys get the jump on competitors HUTCHIES is helping some young soccer fans follow their dreams to become footy stars by sponsoring the Under 7s Joeys in the North Pine Baptist Soccer Club. And the Joeys hopped off to a great start by going through the season with nine wins, three draws and one loss. No. 70311 70497 70555 70631 70850 70948 71000 71111
Front, L-R: Alex Merkel, David Clayton, Dylan Jones, Aidan Clarry, Tyler Brown. Middle: Caleb Buchanan, Jack McLeod, Connor Sharkey, Lachie McDonald. Back: Gary Buchanan (Assistant Coach), Michael McLeod (coach), Jo McDonald (Manager).
Prize Screw Driver Set Drill Bit Set Hutchies’ Undies Chalk Line Jack’s Tequila Paint brush set Hutchies’ T-Shirt Jack’s Tequila
No. 71284 71355 71460 71589 71612 71717 71833 72000 72154
Prize Hutchies’ G-string Screw Driver Set Hutchies’ Undies Jack’s Tequila Tape measure Hutchies’ Cap Jack’s Tequila Hutchies’ T-Shirt Hutchies’ Undies
HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
FEBRUARY 2010
City’s top residential address has the world’s best backyard HUTCHIES’ cranes and signage now dominate Sydney’s famous skyline. The Harbour City team is working on The Residence, a refurbishment and conversion project in one of the city’s most sought-after residential addresses – College Street, Hyde Park. Hutchies has been engaged as the design and construct contractor for the conversion of the former police headquarters building into 87 high quality residential apartments over 24 levels, with three reconfigured basement carpark levels. The project includes the removal of all existing precast façade and the extensive demolition and rebuild of the original structure to relocate lift shafts and reconfigure the new floor plates. Brian Hood is Hutchies’ Team Leader on the project which has a 26-month building program and a budget of $96 million. When completed, the project will contain
STOP PRESS STO
HUT HUTCHIES’ recent landma mark project, Santos Pla Place (North Bridge), in Br Brisbane’s CBD has been aw awarded a 6-Star Green Sta Star Office As-Built v2 rating representing world leadership in environmentally sustainable construction. This Nielson Properties’ Project is also the fifth and largest office building in Australia to achieve this rating.
Hutchies now dominates Sydney’s famous skyline. large two and three-bedroom luxury apartments – all with breathtaking views – establishing a new benchmark for planning, design and quality for inner Sydney apartments. The sumptuous interiors and inclusions will be complemented by a concierge service and an outstanding range of facilities that include a gym, a 20-metre lap pool and temperature controlled wine room. As well, the residential component arguably has Australia’s best backyard, with leading fashion boutiques, arcades, restaurants, cafes and department stores, as well as the Sydney Museum, Art Gallery, State Library, Rocks, Domain, Royal Botanic Gardens, Circular Quay and Opera House all just minutes away. The Residence, is being created and developed by Pamada with its development partners AMP Capital Investors and The Galileo Group. Uniquely positioned as the first residential address along Sydney’s formal cultural and civic spine, The Residence project has engaged,
Acting PM hands-on with stimulus AS acting Prime Minister, Ms Julia Gillard, visited the Hutchies’ team working at the Bald Hills State School as part of a handson inspection of the Federal Government’s national stimulus package in action. Barry Butterworth and his team proudly
showed the Deputy Prime Minister through the job and highlighted some of the features that the Building the Education Revolution (BER) schools program was delivering through Hutchies. Pictured with the acting PM is Andres Camargo.
along with Hutchies, Scott Carver Architects; acclaimed Parisian architect, Marc Seifert; and world renowned designer, Christian Liaigre. Hutchies’ initial work was mainly internal, followed by scaffolding around the outside for demolition and reinstatement of the building facade. This project required a 16-tonne 2008 model Favelle Favco M220DX diesel luffing tower crane to be erected on the twentieth level. Key elements of the project included fabrication of a purpose-built steel grillage to distribute the weight of crane to building columns on the twentieth floor and a 220-tonne lattice boom mobile crane, with 300ft of main and 40ft of fly jib, to erect the grillage and crane. There are also three Alimak 650 series hoists with a lifting capacity of 2.5 tonnes on the project supplied and installed by Building Industry Supplies. More than half the apartments have been sold already. For more information visit www.theresidencehydepark.com
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Jack’s big day out OUR searches h through th h Hutchies’ files as part of the run-up to the centennial celebrations in 2012 have revealed some interesting insights into Hutchies’ growth over the past 98 years. Jack Hutchinson’s first official role in the family company was at the opening of the Murwillumbah Hospital (now Tweed Hospital) in 1939. Hutchies built the hospital and four-year-old Jack was to deliver a speech at the official A nervous four-year-old Jack Hutchinson on his opening ceremony. first official duty for the family company in 1939. His parents coached him in what to say and Jack dutifully He remembers the lessons he rehearsed his role for the big day. learned that day about the conseWhen the moment came and a quences of failing to perform to the dapperly dressed Jack was handed best of one’s ability and the need to the microphone, he decided to say deliver on a promise. ... nothing. It was the first and only Anyone with interesting photos time Jack has been stuck for words. or stories relating to company Jack recalls his mother was most history, please contact Tracey Fryer upset and told him so after the at Hutchies or email (tracey.fryer@ ceremony. hutchinsonbuilders.com.au)
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Managing Director
MOVING into 2010, I believe we are well positioned, considering the economic climate over the past 18 months and the relatively subdued prospects for the building and construction industry moving forward. I have outlined Hutchies’ overall strategy for dealing with these times over the past couple of editions of the Truth. Additionally, however, one of our key objectives is to significantly increase productivity at every level. Hutchies is renowned for its competitiveness and, while this competitive edge comes from a range of factors, including purchasing power and better prices from our subbies because of our good payment reputation, much of it comes from our on site management’s “no-nonsense get the job done” approach. Everybody can make money when a job is well organised,
so our focus is on planning and creating the opportunity for our subbies to do well. Also, we insist that our site managers lead and organise Hutchies’ own labour to gain maximum output. It’s not just about how hard our people work – it is also about organisation and planning. Productivity, through superior planning, together with many other positive Hutchinson characteristics, is what gives us the edge. The impact across approximately 100 jobs, involving 856 of our own people, will produce benefits all round. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Meridien’s marina vision becomes a reality
The Boathouse apartments under construction. MERIDIEN’S Port of Airlie vision on 15 hectares of reclaimed land in the Whitsunday Passage is taking shape with the major civil works, marina basin, sandy beach and associated landscaping completed after three years’ construction. Meridien is excited about taking delivery of its first stage of construction, the 56 luxury Boathouse Apartments. Hutchies is ahead of schedule and on track for completion in late August this year. Fit-out has started on the lowerlevel apartments with mechanical, electrical, plumbing and plaster board sheeting being installed. Construction of the resort is scheduled for the second quarter of 2010. The all-tide, white sandy beach which will be known as Boathaven
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Beach is set to open soon. The Port of Airlie marina basin is now complete, with sheet piling positioned to shape the marina walls. Work on the marina, including pontoons and navigation aids, will begin soon. The marina, with 280 berths ranging from 12 to 40 metres, will be a world benchmark in marina design. Fantasea, relocating from its base at Shute Harbour, will be the commercial operator for Port of Airlie’s new ferry terminal which will be integrated with a new bus depot. The Port of Airlie ferry terminal will be the mainland’s closest stepping off point for Barrier Reef island hoppers in the Whitsunday Passage.
Indicators highlight the main features of the marina.
Hutchies a hit with the locals
DESPITE months of disruption for Caloundra residents and business people, Hutchies’ crew became popular with the locals while working on the recently completed Bulcock Beach foreshores redevelopment. Site manager, Alan Hoult, is pictured with a couple of local girls who were among the first to enjoy the new boardwalk. The girls became so friendly with the Hutchies’ team they gave them cake and cards for Christmas.
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Community united in grief creates Friendship Garden THE importance placed on families in Hutchies’ corporate culture has touched the hearts of the community at the Grovely State School in coming to terms with the tragic death of a young student. The year three boy recently passed away suddenly from meningococcal and, as part of the grieving process, it was decided to establish
“... it is known that the people matter and that family comes first.” a school garden in his memory. Hutchies’ site manager, Russell Glass, nominated Hutchies to provide a slab, garden seat and a memorial stone at no cost. Vicki Baker, Principal of Grovely
State School, said she was “absolutely blown away” by the gesture. Vicki told Scott Hutchinson and Greg Quinn that she thought the people at Hutchies were “amazing”. “Our commuThe new Friendship Garden at Grovely State School. nity has been associated with yours since about Friendship Garden. And whenever April,” she said. “From the time they we pass it, we will always remember (Hutchies’ team) came into our that it is a tribute to a child who is community, they have done their no longer with us, and we will also utmost to ensure that we are very remember the generosity and care satisfied with what they do. of Hutchies.” “They are a credit to you. Many Scott Hutchinson said he was of them have spoken about the proud that Russell Glass had made Hutchies’ culture. the gesture to the Grovely school, “They’ve spoken about how, families and friends and especially right from the top, it is known that proud that Russell knew he could the people matter and that family do it without having to ask anybody comes first. else at Hutchies. “This is a credit to you both and at “This is the kind of initiative and the foundation of why you do such generosity of spirit that we applaud great work. and encourage in our people,” Scott “We are going to call this area the said.
THE new $100 million Firstlight Noosa development fronts Noosa’s exclusive Main Beach with famous Hastings Street at its back door. Firstlight co-ownership gives each resident a freehold interest in a property, as well as access STACKED prefabricated shipping containers are pioneering to reciprocal holiday experiences student accommodation at the Australian National University in a variety of stunning locations in Canberra. world-wide. The 70-unit Laurus Wing facility, by Hutchies and QuicksHutchies-built Firstlight Noosa mart, uses purpose-built containers with interiors furnished will feature 20 elegant private resiand ready for occupation. dences including three-bedroom, Each apartment has its own kitchen and bathroom, balcony, four-bedroom and penthouse television and internet access. options. The six-storey building includes a mix of apartments for For more information on couples and singles. The design allows for speedy constructhis unique property visit... tion and minimum impact on campus. www.firstlightinternational.com
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Two major modular housing contracts for mining industry
Modular housing for the mining sector under construction at Yatala.
HUTCHIES has secured two major contracts to build modular housing for the mining sector, valued at $27.5 million. The modular construction facility at Yatala is now in full swing, with both contracts starting in November last year. The first, a $13.2 million contract for BMA (BHP/Mitsubishi Alliance), is for 180 singleperson accommodation units for installation at Dysart, in central Queensland. Also for BMA, the second $14.3 million contract is for 15 fourbedroom and 25 three-bedroom
houses in Moranbah, central Queensland. Team leader, James Loveday, said Hutchies, as a major commercial builder, had the in-house capacity to take on the peripheral and infrastructure works, not just the buildings themselves. “That capability sets us apart from other modular building companies,” he said. “We have a long history of successfully completing projects in remote Queensland regions and we are slowly becoming part of the communities out there, which is leading to other opportunities.”
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LITTLE Beach at Paradise Point (to be known as Salacia Waters) is a residential development comprising of five free-standing apartment buildings which include 131 luxury apartments, commercial space and landscaped recreational areas. The project is located on the last undeveloped peninsula in Paradise Point on the Gold Coast with 360-degree ocean views. Construction is being undertaken by Hutchies for Lotte Construction and Little Beach Projects. On its first weekend on the market last month, the project secured $7.5 million in sales.
Big project at Little Beach
Inaugural Nielson Design Lecture highlights life in the urban jungle
Professor Michael Sorkin delivered the inaugural Nielson Design Lecture at the State Library.
THE inaugural Nielson Design Lecture was delivered by New York architect, Michael Sorkin, in November at the Queensland State Library. Sorkin, professor of architecture and urbanism at the City College of New York, spoke about the future of cities and, in particular, the new ‘green’ architecture of the modern world. “As the world adds about a million people a week to its urban population, we do, I think, require the development of many new cities, both to house this population and to set an alternative model to the megacities and sprawl that so characterise urban
growth today,” he said. “In the future cities need to move in the direction of a high degree of self-reliance in terms food, energy, water, culture, economy, transport, waste management.” Professor Sorkin also said he was interested in seeing the way
in which Brisbane handled the growth of its outer suburbs. “Brisbane’s not alone in facing problems with urban sprawl, gentrification, urban density issues, car dependency and climate change, but there are ways of doing it well.”
Banding together to beat breast cancer HUTCHIES is building units on a site in Stratton Street, Fortitude Valley, but the old warehouse was put to good use prior to the start of construction, when fifth generation Jack Hutchinson (pictured right) and his band, We Were Arks, took part in a concert there to raise funds for breast cancer. The gig raised $1500.
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HUTCHIES’ Steve Gioserano is a man of many talents and is as good on the skateboard as he is on the surfboard. He really enjoyed his work as site foreman on the Pizzey Park Skate Park job at Miami, Gold Coast, and was first to try out the new arena. During a holiday in North Sumatra he showed he is equally at home in a tube.
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CHAIRMAN Scott Hutchinson visited Hayman Island recently – but, sadly, it was all work and no play. It was a site inspection and he was delighted to find the project ahead of schedule and running smoothly. Scott saw the first of the 21 Kerry Hill Architect designed villas to be developed on Hayman Island.
The villas will be sold as freehold to the public. The highest level of build and design quality is being achieved through an intense design management phase prior to construction and strict quality control on site. As well, the logistical challenges of working on an island are being met.
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Springfield a beacon in the sub-tropics SPRINGFIELD Tower, built by Hutchies, was acknowledged for its design excellence by the Australian Institute of Architects. Haysom Architects announced the following achievements: Award for Commercial Architecture – Commendation at the 2009 Australian Institute of Architects Queensland Regional Architecture Awards, and, Regional Commendation at the 2009 Australian Institute of Architects Darling Downs Regional Architectural Awards. The awards jury said Springfield Tower could be the commencement of a new paradigm for 10-storey commercial buildings in the subtropical environment. The citation said: “The separation of lift core, lobby
Springfield could be call centre capital
and outdoor gathering as naturally ventilated spaces provides a highly valuable layer to the daily life of internalised office spaces. Facades are highly articulated for sum protection on all sides, while the building is highly permeable to breezes and views. Much has been achieved through the desire of the client to create a signature building to kickstart this new commercial precinct.”
Crane train gives a lift to RTOs THE Hutchies’ training team has been working with Building Industry Supplies to get better use of static cranes in the Yatala Yard. Recently an agreement was trialed with registered training organisation (RTO) Koolat Safety to use the Favco 750 Tower Cranes to provide hands-on training and assessment for five crane driver trainees. Koolat Safety’s CEO, Craig Eiszele, was enthusiastic about the results because the arrange-
ment gave students full access to state-of-the-art equipment when required, without having to negotiate busy site schedules. The arrangements are flexible enough to accommodate the craneage requirements at the Yatala site and still meet the needs of the trainers. If other RTOs or organisations would like to take advantage of this arrangement they should ring Hutchies’ Alan Waldron on (07) 3335 5143 or 0409 051 058.
HUTCHIES is building energy group Dalkia’s Queensland head office at Springfield Technology Park. The $6 million 1500sqm complex will house Dalkia’s national call centre and energy division. Springfield Land Corporation is currently negotiating with at Onsite at Dalkia’s new head office under least two other businesses to shift their call-centre operations construction at Springfield are (from left) Greg Wong, from Dalkia; Scott Hutchinson; to the region. and Michael Kent, from Springfield Land If successful, Springfield Corporation. Courtesy: Quest Newspapers. could become the call-centre capital of Australia. Springfield Land Corporation people are. They tend to have a senior development manager, higher turnover of staff.” Michael Kent, said the new techDalkia Queensland regional nology precinct provided the manager, Greg Wong, said Springsuitable population and technical field’s dark fibre network and its resiresources for call centres. dent population was a big pull for “Off the back of the region’s dark the company to move its call-centre fibre and Polaris Data Centre, we operations from Darra. have met the needs of call-centre “The connectivity capacity of tenants,” he said. Springfield is best practice in terms “Call centres need to be where of development,” he said.
Bowen foreshore project SHOWN on the job at the $10 million Bowen Foreshore project are (from left) James Stewart (superintendent), John Finlay (CEO Whitsunday Regional Council), Brian Bedding (site manager) and Robbie Rowan (foreman). The project consists of the redevelopment of Bowen’s foreshore, including sound shell, amenities, picnic areas, roads and new skate park with a 45-week construction period.
Australia Business Arts Foundation
Photo courtesy: Andrew Lloyd
HUTCHIES took an active role in the Australia Business Arts Foundation Awards Dinner in Brisbane late last year. More than 700 supporters, including Peter Garrett, Federal Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts, attended the event. Among those in attendance were (from left) Genny Nielson; Ross Nielson, managing director, Nielson Properties; Max Cowan, Panthers Entertainment; and Elizabeth Ann Macgregor, director, Museum of Contemporary Art.
Breakfast for peace and understanding
HUTCHIES sponsored the University of Queensland’s International House breakfast of Peace and Understanding to help underprivileged children in Cambodia. Special guest speaker was Geraldine Cox, AM, who co-founded the Sunrise Children’s Village in Cambodia in 1993. Two orphanages now care for hundreds of Cambodian children in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, with
plans for a third village at Sihanoukville. Children are provided with shelter, food, clothing, education, medical care and vocational training while nurturing their traditional Buddhist culture. Ms Cox told the breakfast attendees that, without help, many of the children would be trafficked working as Geraldine Cox, AM, addresses the prostitutes, in forced labour, begging Hutchies’ sponsored breakfast to and stealing or selling drugs. help Cambodian orphanages.
New benchmark for inner city
THE Scott Street project at Kangaroo Point has set new benchmarks for inner Brisbane apartments. The project included the refurbishment of a heritage-listed building, construction of a two-level basement carpark and 15 levels of single (one per floor) luxury apartments. The penthouse, over levels 12 and 13, has a pool on the upper level. The location is joined by popular parkland areas backing onto Brisbane’s famous Story Bridge.
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LEFT: Terry Wilson, was awarded a trip to New Zealand for his 20 years with Hutchies. LEFT: The official naming – and wetting – of the popular Karen and Len White ‘pavilion’ (AKA the shade structure) was one of the Brisbane breakup afternoon’s highlights. Pictured with Scott just before the big moment are Karen and Len who broke a bottle of bubbly against an upright to mark the occasion.
Ben Young, awarded the coveted Constructor of the Year, (2nd from left) is pictured with directors (from left) Jack Hutchinson, Scott Hutchinson, Greg Quinn and Steve Norton.
Christmas celebrations round-up
Five of the seven 10-year Clubbers who received their jackets on the day.
Toowoomba’s Richard Snep, Craig Gooderham and Kevin Ban Bael celebrated 5 years with Hutchies.
Toowoomba’s Brett Washington is pleased to receive his fishing rod presentation.
BRISBANE’S break-up featured the coveted award of Constructor of the Year going to Ben Young. Members of the Five-Year Club, who received fishing rods, were Matthew Jonker, Jonathon Dowsett, Glenn Summergreene, Richard Snep, Craig Gooderham, Joseph B Lewis, Glenn Liebke, Brett Washington, Dean Geisel, Timothy McGregor, Pierre Pousson, Scott Vidler, Robert Jones, Barry Davidson, Carl Green, Patrick Derrick, Michael Stojkovic, Steven Kourevelis, Hilton Wells, Richard Chalmers, Greg Birnie, Craig Brace, Gary
Toowoomba Constructor of the Year was awarded to Tim Colthup by Robert Weymouth.
Bryant, Scott Frost, Dennis Kendall, Jodie Langer, Bill Lenehan, Kevin Ban Bael. Ten-Year Club members were Pierre Kessler, Matthew Kempster, John Berlese, John Smith, Timothy Ferguson, Tracey Fryer, Dave Darby – all of whom received jackets. Twenty-Year Club member, Terry Wilson Snr, won a trip to New Zealand. Michael Tickner notched up 30 years with Hutchies. Jamie Silvester retired and was awarded a shotgun after 18 years with Hutchies.
Cairns Constructor of the Year – Rob Mahony received his award from Jack and Paul.
Hair raising Movember
Rob Mahony and Kyle Hare, of Cairns, show off their whiskers. Daniel Twomey shaved his off one day before the end of the month, so he had nothing to show for the photo.
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HUTCHIES’ blokes did their bit for Movember, which raises funds and awareness for men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and depression. In Cairns, Rob Mahony, Daniel Twomey and Kyle Hare proved they were the only real men on the site as they made up Hutchies’ Movember team – raising $816.15 for the cause. At the Tweed, Alistair Pillay, Andrew Peters, Asa Bawaga, Brendan Cuddon, Scott Macgregor and Sebastian Curtis formed Hutchies’ Mo Bro Team and raised $412. Hutchies also supported the efforts of Cottee Parker Architects to raise funds for the cause. Cottee Parker’s Sanchez Boys team consisted of Naveen Dath, David Toohey, Jeff Proctor, Vince Zbasnik, Roy Cassim, Christopher Wicht and Liam Mulheran.
On the Tweed, Mo Bros, Brendan Cuddon and Asa Bawaga.
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Flash wins Gift
At a previous Tweed break-up party, a beer-fuelled bragging session led to an impromptu sprint race between two wannabe-athletes.
This year, everyone was invited to compete for the inaugural perpetual trophy – known as the ‘Cabarita Gift’.
Just a handful of the 28 recipients of fishing rods who have served five years with the company.
After a series of heats and a heated final, Sebastian Curtis (AKA Jamie Silvester, who has retired after 18 Flash Gordon) ran the years with Hutchies, gladly took possession race of his life to win. of his shotgun from Scott Hutchinson. Flash’s name goes on the perpetual trophy to be displayed in the office and each year the ‘Cabarita Gift’ will be run at the break-up.
Mike Tickner has notched up 30 The Ladies’ Lunch this year was held at Cloudland in the Valley. Attended by years with Hutchies – pictured 27 women and Steve and Scott, it was tasty food, good company and lots of gossip. What more could any woman and Scott wish for? Pictured (from with Greg Quinn. left) ... PK Wilson, Michelle King and Tabitha Ward.
THE Mooloolaba team had a mystery trip for Christmas which ended up at a morgue. But, it was a lively affair, nonetheless, with the ‘Little Morgue’ now a real live restaurant.
Big Brother House party Cairns’ team leader, Paul De Jong, told Santa his wish list and enjoyed himself on Santa’s knee.
Santa (Andy Carter) and his little Tweed helper, Demi Pye, at the Kids’ Christmas Party. The Brisbane Social Club’s Kids’ Party was held at White Water World for the second consecutive year, following rave reviews from last year. Santa made an appearance and all the kids must have been good this year because every one received a gift.
THE Brisbane Social Club had its final function for the year at the Big Brother House at Dreamworld. Pictured sharing the house shower were Nicole Jones and Bree Hoek.
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ST VINCENT’S HOSPITAL REFURBISHMENT Job Value: $78,116 Job Description: Alterations and additions to existing rooms including new drainage system, joinery and interior finishes. Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ben Adams Martin Helisma Jono Kings HSE Electrical
SOCIAL HOUSING, TOOWOOMBA Job Value: $1,075,964 Description: Eight two-bedroom apartments in Bridge Street, Toowoomba. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural, Hydraulics & Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Martin Helisma Ben Adams Jono Kings Plans by Design Rowan Meyer and Associates Pty Ltd
ST JOSEPHS, BEENLEIGH Job Value: $581,041 Description: Refurbishment of existing offices and construction of a new administration wing. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Electrical and Hydraulic: . . . . . .
Howdy McLeod Howdy McLeod Mick Franks Trevor Bruniers Fairweather Proberts Optimum Structures Wood and Grieve
COLES TOORONGA Job Value: $6M Description: Fit-out of a new 5100sqm Coles and First Choice Liquor inside a bare building currently under construction in Melbourne. Situated directly across the road from the Coles’ national head office, Tooronga Village will be a flagship store for Coles. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical, Hydraulic and Fire Engineers: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Ross Luke Giles Neville Doughan Paul Ross The Buchan Group Winwards Structures Davis Langdon Norman Disney & Young
REDCLIFFE SOCIAL HOUSING Job Value: $2,180,000 Description: The design and construct of State Government social housing of six twobedroom and six one-bedroom within a threestorey building including associated external works. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering: . . . .
Christopher Chainey Brent Nowland Ian Partridge Trevor Bruiners Idearchitecture ADG
ST EDMUND’S COLLEGE – IPSWICH TRADE TRAINING CENTRE Job Value: $2,526,958 Job Description: This project consists of an extension to the existing manual arts block and the construction of a new automotive trade
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training centre, featuring on truck service bay, two car service bays as well as new classroom facilities. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Ross Tom Quinn Hugh Creedy Paul Ross Fulton Trotter Lowenstein & Stumpo Rod Johnstone RT Edwards
MORANBAH HOUSING Job Value: $14.3M Description: Design and construct of 25 three-bedroom homes and 15 four-bedroom homes for permanent accommodation for BMA Coal Mining Operations. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . James Loveday Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Andrew Rijken Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . James Greensill / Jason Cox Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Chris Hilderbrant Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Local Focus Design Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Cardno
DYSART VILLAGE EXPANSION Job Value: $13.2M Description: Design and construct of 180 single person accommodation units for BMA Coal Mining Operations. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
James Loveday Andrew Rijken James Greensill Chris Hilderbrant PF Brammer P/L Architects Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . STA Consulting Engineers
HOLY SPIRIT AGED CARE SERVICES – STAGE 1 Job Value: $14.6M Description: Project is 86-bed aged care facility over two storeys with internal courtyards, select finishes including coloured blocks, stone cladding, weatherboard, internal timber veneer panes. Each bedroom has a private bathroom. Project also includes two 15,000-litre Rainvault underground rainwater storage tanks. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Senior Project Mnger: Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering: . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plumbing: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Services: . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul DeJong Sandy Young Peter Singleton Darrin Denman Darryl Knight Chris Hattingh Bickerton Masters Cardno Beacon Consulting SGO Electrical McGahan National Air Chubb
MOOKAI ROSIE HOSTEL Job Value: $3.5M Job Description: This project consists of a
mothers’ and babies’ hostel, which includes accommodation, dining and living areas, support health services, administration, laundry and commercial kitchen. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Paul De Jong Ben Starchenko Andy Charnley Chris Hattingh Studio Mango Architects CMG Consulting Engineers Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . CMG Consulting Engineers Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lincolne Scott Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilboy Hydraulic Solutions
PORT VILLAGE STAGE 2 Job Value: $8M Job Description: This project consists of new works to the shopping village at Port Douglas. Works include an expansion of the existing Coles Supermarket, new retail/ commercial tenancies and new car parking area. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul De Jong Ben Starchenko Glenn Skaraiev Chris Hattingh The Buchan Group Colefax Rodgers Colefax Rodgers Lincolne Scott Lincolne Scott CMRP
DECEPTION BAY FLEXIBLE LEARNING CENTRE Job Value: $620,440 Job Description: Converting the school’s existing outdoor basketball court into a fully enclosed 750sqm sports hall and adding a new undercover entry and assembly area. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Paul Ross Tom Quinn Dean White Paul Ross Fulton Trotter Lowenstein & Stumpo
NORTH STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $1.2M Job Description: Refurbishment of existing North State Pre-school to a modern early child care centre with off street parking. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shaun Spry Jono King Ben Adams Mark Williams Architects
CITY GOLF MOTEL Job Value: $5.2M Job Description: A 40-unit motel with separate manager’s residence. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mat Deihl Mat Deihl Lance Biddle Ben Adams WN Webb & Associates Baker Rossow Peter Eustace & Associates
RUSSELL ST OFFICE Job Value: $1.9M Job Description: Single level office with basement carpark. The building will be tenanted by Qld X-ray. Fit-out works to be priced once layout and design are finalised. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering: . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . .
Mat Deihl Mat Deihl Joe Watson Danny Charlesworth Ehrlich Layton Architects Reid Consulting Ashburner Francis
AFL QUEENSLAND HEADQUARTERS
St Edmund’s College – Ipswich Trade Training Centre. Job value $2.5Mil.
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Job Value: $3M Job Description: Design and construction of a new three-storey building to house the AFL Queensland headquarters at Yeronga. Included on level one will be a locker room with
associated medical and massage facilities with offices above. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Anthony Prior Darrin Pearson Robert Rea John Cameron Architects Alliance Design Group
BUSHLAND BEACH SHOPPING CENTRE Job Value: $2.862M Job Description: Design and construction of a new IGA supermarket with five additional tenancies to complement the IGA. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Leading Hand: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . Design & Construct Electrical:. . Design & Construct Mechanical:
Mark Phillips David Christoffersen Noel O’Brien/ Pat Derrick Nigel Turner Alex Long Thomson Adsett Architects Robert Bird Group Northern Consulting Engineers West Elec QLD. Pty. Ltd Cool-It Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Pty. Ltd
COMMONWEALTH BANK, CAIRNS Job Value: $91,000 Job Description: Works for this six-week project includes mechanical repairs, roof repair work and other maintenance work to the Cairns city centre Commonwealth Bank. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Mechanical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jodie Gregory Rob Mahony Jodie Gregory Lincolne Scott
TOWNSVILLE JUNIOR GRAMMAR SCHOOL Job Value: $2.956M Job Description: Construction of a new twostorey building comprising a general learning area, staff room, toilets and a new library resources centre plus extensive landscaping, connecting of covered walkways and relocation of an existing demountable building. There is also an early works package to upgrade electrical consumer mains which includes a new transformer. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Leading Hand: . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mark Phillips David Christoffersen Pat Derrick Giancarlo Pozzebon Tippett Schrock Architects Struct. & Civil Engineering: . . . . Cardno (QLD) Pty. ltd Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parker Hydraulics Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis
OUR LADY OF SACRED HEART SCHOOL TUCKSHOP Job Value: $125,000 Job Description: Construction and fit-out of a new tuckshop on Thursday Island. All materials were shipped to Thursday Island from Cairns in a 20ft container. Works were completed in a four-week time frame. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Jane White Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Rob Mahony Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Kyle Hare
THE LANDING, TOWNSVILLE Job Value: $12M Job Description: This shopping centre in the heart of Townsville’s premium suburbs will comprise of a supermarket, numerous specialty shops and carpark. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pierre Kessler Daniel Gallagher Noel O’Brien Michael Crossin Cameron Chisholm & Nicol (QLD) Struct. & Civil Engineering: . . . . LC Johnstone & Associates Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Paul & Partners Electrical and Mechanical: . . . . DMA
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secure lifts to basement carpark. Buildings are constructed with core-filled block partywalls and lightweight steel framing system. The project is expected to be completed by August 2010. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Soo Kim Jeff Miller Property Solutions
BRENDALE WORKSHOP Job Value: $2,993,115 Job Description: Hutchies was contracted for the construction of the new Dowding & Mills engineering and electronics warehouse. This tilt panel warehouse will provide increased production and operating capacity. The works include demolition of existing buildings and all facets involved in the construction of the new workshop and office including new substation and overhead gantry crane. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Tom Wilson
BER SCHOOLS PROJECTS – MELBOURNE L-R: Gerard Menses (Vision Australia, CEO), Dr Kevin Murfitt, (Chair), Renee Russell (Client, Vision Australia), Annastacia Palaszczuk (Minister for Disability Services and Multicultural Affairs), Therese Oxenham (wife of Hon Cameron Dick – member for Greenslopes).
VISION AUSTRALIA
AEIOU – NATHAN CAMPUS
Job Value: $7.9M Job Description: Located four kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD, this 3,800sqm site will be home to Vision Australia’s new Queensland head office. The building consists of approximately 2,800sqm of combined office and warehouse space incorporating environmentally friendly elements such as wall plantings, natural ventilation, underground water storage tanks and photovoltaic panels. In addition, the building materials chosen have been selected for their functional and sustainable qualities.
Job Value: $ 1,654,972 Job Description: This new centre is located in the Griffith University Nathan campus and is the first purpose-built AEIOU facility. “AEIOU – for children with autism” is a not-for-profit organisation, dedicated to providing a professional full-time early educational program of the highest quality for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs).
Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scott Halyday Rathlin Trohear Paddy O’Connor TVS Partnership & JPA&D Architects ADG Consulting Engineers GHD Turner & Townsend Cundall
WELSBY STREET APARTMENTS Job Value: $8,125,777 Job Description: Project is 34 architecturally designed apartments located in the heart of the New Farm precinct, including one and twobedroom apartments within two new buildings along with the relocation and refurbishment of an existing ‘character’ house. This five-level complex constructed from precast concrete panels is fully integrated with the neighbouring shopping complex, including a shared basement carpark situated partially below sea level. The site’s many complexities make it a challenging new project. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Chris McEvoy Cassidy Holland Jai Sessarago McKerrell Architects Alliance Design Group/ DEQ Consulting Engineers
QUT LIBRARY GARDENS POINT Job Value: $1.7M Job Description: Refurbishment of two levels of the QUT Gardens Point Library including new services, ceilings and partitions, floor coverings and an extensive new joinery package. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Luke Giles Pat Doughan Rob Rea Peddle Thorp Architects Greenleaf Engineering
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Tomas Wilson Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Buchan Group Structural/Civil Engineering: . . . Farr Engineering
Job Value: $23,373,307 Job Description: These 11 Building the Education Revolution (BER) projects are a mix of new library/learning centres and multipurpose centres at Bellbridge PS, Footscray PS, Footscray West PS, Furlong Park School for the Deaf, Kensington PS, Manorvale PS, Seabrook PS, The Grange P-12 College, Thomas Chirnside PS, Westgrove PS, Williamstown North PS. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael Stojkovic Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Pat Simmons Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Cameron Madden
Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . James Flanagan Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hayball / Graypuksand JV Struct. & Civil Engineering: . . . . Walbridge & Gilbert Project Management: . . . . . . . . SKM / Davis Langdon JV Elect. / Hydraulics & Mechanical Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Proactive Consulting Engineers
BRIDGEWATER REGIONAL TRADE TRAINING CENTRE, TASMANIA Job Value: $3,305,893 Job Description: Construction of a new trade learning centre consisting of 1000sqm of common workshop with 300sqm of flexible learning spaces and administration offices, external landscaping and carpark. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Mick Connolly Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Bree Hoek Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Paul Pereira Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael White Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Mick Connolly Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Architects Designhaus Structural, Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineering:. . . . . . . . . . SEMF
CENTRAL LAKES SHOPPING CENTRE, CABOOLTURE Job Value: $11.5M Job Description: This project is a supermarket and retail shopping centre consisting of a 3200sqm Woolworths supermarket. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Engineering: . . . .
Searle Balladone Chantal Malaponte Matt Hutton Stephen Wilson The Buchan Group Robert Bird Group
Soldiering on at RSL
GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY CIRCLE PRECINCT, MT GRAVATT CAMPUS Job Value: $ 328,787.00 Job Description: Hutchies was contracted to perform the landscape works for this project. The works included 750sqm of exposed aggregate concrete, 300sqm of turf and various garden beds including 700 individual plants. All works were to be completed in an eight-week program from December to January. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Sam Harmsworth Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Bill Lenehan Hutchies’ Estimator: . . . . . . . . . Rob Rea Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wilson Architects
ROKEBY PRIMARY SCHOOL – TASMANIA Job Value: $1,590,473 + GST Job Description: Refurbishment of five quads involving demolition of existing internal layout, plus installation of new walls, ceilings and floor coverings and upgrading of mechanical and electrical services and refurbishment of existing administration block. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Quantity Surveyor . . . . . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Bree Hoek Russell Glass Michael White Turner & Townsend Bush Parkes Shugg & Moon Struct. & Civil Engineering: . . . . Aldanmark
SW1 B SERIES – TERRACE ROW Job Value: $16,305,853 Job Description: Located at the corner of Cordelia and Merivale Streets, South Brisbane, SW1 B Series is the final stage of the SW1 Southbank development. There are 38 residential three-level walk-up units in four buildings. Units have three or four bedrooms with communal garden access from ground floor living rooms. Complex also provides
WORK on the Townsville RSL is now finished. All the formwork, reo tying and concrete works were carried out by Kody Blackburn, site foreman, with Hutchies’ apprentices and labourers. Everyone involved agreed it was a good work experience for apprentices. Shown on site (from left) Rohan Hoolihan, Andrew Mitchell, Jake Steel, Adam Peake, Nigel Turner and George Novinetz.
Military precision for refurbishment LAVARACK’S Bistro at Lavarack Barracks, Townsville, has been rejuvenated by Hutchies to cater for fine dining. The contract provided for modernisation and expansion of the old kitchen and restaurant.
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ASA Bawaqa, cadet contract administrator from the Tweed office went a little troppo recently while holidaying at the Castaway Island Resort, Fiji.
Grace was born to Angela Wright and Barry Connolly on 17 September and weighed 8lb 1oz (3.66kg).
TRAVELLING Peter Forsingdale joined a select band of adventurers at Uluru – and an even more select group, when he made the climb in his Hutchies’ Undies.
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Cruz Luke Harris was born in Mackay Base Hospital on November 15. Mother and father, Jayne and Cody were excited to welcome him aboard. Cruz is shown with his proud big sister, Ava.
C i a r a - Le e Beard was born October 23 to Adam and Bianca, weighing in at 7lb 13oz (3.5kg). John Mason, a serial Hutchies’ Undies man, checks out the local real estate while cruising in Europe.
HATCHED Jett Eric Robert Hanna was born to Cindy and Shane at Proserpine with a healthy arrival weight of 9lb 3oz (4.2kg).
Bret Gehrman, Toowoomba Project Manager, models gifts from his Christmas hamper and the facial hair which is a hangover from his effort during Movember.
Lance Biddle used his Hutchies’ Undies to enhance the effectiveness of his camouflage gear while hunting buffalo in the Northern Territory. Results show that it works.
Jethro Harry Rijken was born October 30 weighing in at 3.4 kg.
Nick Lynagh added to the general weirdness of the Burning Man Festival when he attended in his Hutchies’ Undies.
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Old boys of St Edmund’s Christian Brothers College, Ipswich, got together recently for a group shot in their Hutchies’ Undies. The group included Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale (centre) and Greg Quinn (behind the camera). Hutchies is doing work at the College.
Jim treated like a King JIMMY and Gail King came down from Hervey Bay recently so Jimmy could have some medical attention. His stay in hospital gave old mates from Hutchies a chance to catch up with him and he enjoyed the company. At the end of the visit, Len and Karen White kindly picked up Jim from hospital and ran Jim and Gail back to Hervey Bay via The QEOC Project at Kedron, where he caught up with some more old acquaintances.
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Study is over but no schoolies here
Pictured is The Old Team – Jim King, John Berlese, John Smith and Dave Darby – back together during a hospital visit.
Scaffold operations head to North Qld
Brett Gooderham preparing stock in the Cairns’ scaffold yard.
HUTCHIES’ Scaffolding has established a yard in North Queensland. Brisbane has worked closely with the Cairns team to establish the satellite yard in the region. Josh Darby and Brett Gooderham from Brisbane braved the hotter conditions of North Queensland to prepare the stock for use on the Cairns Base Hospital project. Josh and Brett thanked Cairns team for the hospitality – particularly the welcome cold beer at the end of the week.
Strict school for house workers
WORK at Somerville House, consisting of construction of a five-level building with three levels of classrooms and two levels of boarding dormitories over one level of basement, was completed last month. This project provided a challenge for Hutchies, with its tight construction program and heavy restrictions on work practices dictated by the existing school environment.
Addition to Gold Coast skyline
South Bank Happy Haus BRISBANE locals, as well as visitors to the city, now have the opportunity to experience and interact with a unique urban living experiment at South Bank. The project, on the corner of Grey and Tribune Streets, on the future Southpoint site, is on display for a period of 12 months. A Queensland-owned business that designs prefabricated homes has joined with South Bank Corporation to create a distinctively Australian, subtropical community house and garden that will demonstrate the viability of urban agriculture and unique Queensland living. Hutchies built the house at its modular construction facility at Yatala. The White Series house installed at South Bank was designed by local architects, Owen and Vokes, and was delivered to the site on a truck and lifted into place by crane. Happy Haus founder, Toby Lewis, sees the South Bank display as an excellent business opportunity to demonstrate the efficiency of the Happy Haus concept. “This display offers our clients an opportunity to experience Happy Haus in a convenient, inner-city environment combined with many sustainable initiatives,” Mr Lewis said.
EVEN in its early stages, Victoria Towers, is an impressive new addition to the Gold Coast. On completion, it will be a 35-storey high-rise, consisting of three levels of basement, four levels of aged care as well as residential units from level six up to level 35. Victoria Towers is on the corner of Scarborough and White Street, Southport, adjoining the existing Southport RSL.
OVER the past two years, Hutchies has been delivering a specially written senior studies curriculum in English communication and pre-vocational maths to a number of apprentices and other staff members who wanted to sharpen their skills in these areas and eventually achieve a Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE). The program, approved by the Queensland Studies Authority, is tailored around construction themes, which makes the curriculum more relevant, but no less academically challenging. Recently, three Hutchies’ apprentices, Andrew Taubman, Andrew Syrch and Jackson Boutkan, achieved a significant milestone by completing their studies in these two subjects with excellent results. The program is run in partnership with St Edmund’s College.
Pilots are the flying angels of mercy HUTCHIES is helping needy Australians by financially supporting Angel Flight, a charity that co-ordinates non-emergency flights for people requiring medical treatment. Bill Bristow, AM, chairman and founder of Angel Flight, said about 85 per cent of any donation is spent hands-on operating flights by paying for aviation fuel, communication and staff co-ordination. “We recently conducted our 7,000th mission and have the capacity to fly more than 35 missions a week throughout Australia,” he said.
Colourful win THE winner of the Enoggera State School colouring competition, sponsored by Hutchies, was year seven student, Shantelle Clarricoats. She won a $50 book shop voucher and “Hutchies’ pack”. Pictured with Shantelle, are, from left, Mark Stanley (Hutchies), Mrs Jodie Watts (Principal) and Kurt Peele (Hutchies).
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THE Toowoomba Social Club enjoyed a weekend at Tangalooma Island Resort to get to know and enjoy each other’s company in a relaxed environment. Arriving early Saturday morning, the group played beach volleyball or pursued individual activities until the group activity of sand tobogganing in the afternoon, followed by dolphin feeding and a beach barbecue with entertainment from some random talents with karaoke and dancing. Sunday everyone enjoyed a buffet breakfast and the many activities of the resort. The weekend was a great success with many previously unaware of the unique facilities so close to Brisbane.
Health and safety in fight win
CAMERON McAndrew, Hutchies’ Workplace Health and Safety Officer at Noosa, shows off his boxing trophy to Brad Miller and Steve McDonald, after winning his fight at the Noosa Fight Night.
Head of the Yarra
HUTCHIES again sponsored the Kand Rowing Club in its annual trip to Melbourne for the Head of the Yarra. Two crews – the young and the ‘oldies’ competed.
The young crew got off to a great start but, about three kilometres in, had “equipment failure” issues which slowed them dramatically. There was some talk it might have been sabotage by the oldies.
Hutchie Hotties in scorching win
Flash Gordon in Gift win – full details, see P 7.
The Hutchie Hotties with coaches, Ben Young and Jack Hutchinson.
Scratch-its More prizes than ever!!!
If your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
A HUTCHIES crew recently competed in the Toowong/St Aidan’s Corporate Regatta. The crew from the Brisbane office was coached by Jack Hutchinson and Ben Young and consisted of Melinda Scott, Nicole Jones, Tiffany Barnes, Melissa Anderson and Matilda Fowke. After six weeks of early morning starts and gruelling training sessions, the
Hutchie Hotties crew was ready to keep Hutchies’ rowing pride intact. From the first race of the day, it was clear that this was not going to be a problem and the girls went on to win convincingly in their final. Thanks goes not only to the coaches, but also to the band of vocal supporters who were there to cheer Hutchies to victory.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
MAY 2010
Big slice of the Apple Isle pie HUTCHIES’ success in Victoria has spilled across the Bass Strait and into Tasmania, with a new branch office and many projects blossoming on the Apple Isle. The Hutchies’ team members, who volunteered to go down to Tasmania six months ago, are on track with their goal to secure a five per cent slice of the Tasmanian construction market during 2010/2011. Key people are Mick Connolly as team leader and Michael White and Bree Hoek as contracts administrators. Work in Tasmania consists of the $3.5 million Bridgewater Regional Trade Training Centre and the $1.6 million Rokeby Primary School. Work is expected to start soon on other projects including Buretta Waste Management facility, St Therese’s, Lindisfarne North Primary, and Princes Wharf. Hutchies has expanded its scope of activity in Australia through its involvement with the Federal
The $3.5 Million Bridgewater project takes shape.
HAVE UTE ... WILL WORK! Hutchies’ Tassie crew with Mick Connolly, Team Leader (front), and (standing, L-R) Darrel Slyp, James Keane, Michael White and Bree Hoek. Government’s Building the Education Revolution (BER) schools program as part of the national stimulus package. All Hutchies’ projects in the schools program have been won in the open tender market. The latest package in Victoria consists of eight separate schools in the north western suburbs of Melbourne with a combined value of $11.5 million. They include three refurbishments at Ascotvale Primary School, Debney Meadows Primary School and Footscray City Primary School and five template build-
Good news despite bad press DESPITE some of the negative reports surrounding the Federal Government’s Building the Education Revolution (BER) program, with claims of over spending, Hutchies helped one school get real value for money. At Bald Hills State School, the 10 per cent of contingency savings from the school’s allo-
cation of $2.6M for a multipurpose hall and $400,000 for a library was ploughed back into the projects. Hutchies worked closely with the school during construction, resulting in the new hall being 15 per cent larger than planned with the extra addition of a purposebuilt stage and change rooms.
hTaigum State School’s BER project handed over by Hutchies’
team four weeks ahead of schedule. Pic, story Page 2 & 3.
ings which are a mix of multipurpose and library/learning centres at Moonee Ponds Primary School, Niddrie Primary School, Stevensville Primary School as well as St Albans North and St Albans South. Hutchies’ team on the schools package is:
Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Graham Spence Contracts Administrator: . . . . . . Paul Hunt Foremen: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Danny Nincevic / Noel Sutherland Cost Planner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Flanagan Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hayball / Graypuksand Structural Engineer: . . . . . . . . . Walbridge & Gilbert Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . SKM / Davis Langdon
ANOTHER project in Victoria is Stage 1 of the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPNSA) at Yallambie in the north east of Melbourne. The $5 million project covers external works, extension, fit-out and refurbishment of existing operating laboratory, workshops and offices to be completed in five phases. Hutchies’ ARPNSA team is: Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Estimator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . .
Graham Spence Daniel Hennessy Tim Rogers Lambert & Rehbein
Country boy meets Dame Edna NOW that Jack is a fully fledged country music recording executive, he says it is important for him to “walk the walk and talk the talk.” He is developing a new image so he will be taken seriously by the industry in Nashville. First is a new set of spectacles ... matching hat, shirt, pants and boots are work in progress. Jack admits to being advised in his fashion make-over by good friend, Dame Edna Everage.
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Council Chambers in Brisbane’s “new” City Hall in Ann Street which will be in use for the next three years until restoration of the old City Hall is completed.
Transplant for city’s administrative heart BRISBANE City Hall has been transplanted from King George Square to 157 Ann Street. The shift didn’t include the historic old City Hall building itself, but it did involve the entire city administration, including the Lord Mayor, Councillors and public servants. Brisbane’s iconic City Hall is in need of structural remedial work expected to cost $230 million over three years and an existing office building in Ann Street was refurbished by Hutchies to serve as “City Hall” for the next three or four years. The job required the fit-out of 12 floors in four months to house the Lord Mayor’s and Deputy Mayor’s offices, Council Chambers, administration and function rooms, Over 50’s Centre, Museum of Brisbane and shower and bike storage facilities. The project was delivered in various portions. The Lord Mayor and Deputy Mayor’s offices, administration offices and one function room (Levels Four, Five, 10 and 13) were handed over on December 16 last year. Council Chambers and two levels of administration offices (Levels One, Six and 11) were handed over on January 16, 2010. The Over 50’s Centre and more administration offices (Levels Three and 12) were handed over on February 4 and another
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function room on Level Two on February 26. The Museum of Brisbane on the ground floor and the bike storage area in the basement were delivered on March 22. The “new” City Hall was built in 1983 and consists of three levels of carpark and 14 floors, including ground level. All floors were demolished and stripped out before Hutchies started work. The building was in poor shape with most services requiring significant alteration and upgrading. The exterior of the building will remain the same except for Brisbane City Council signage and the Australian, Queensland, Brisbane and Aboriginal flags mounted on new flagpoles from the fourth floor balcony. The Lord Mayor’s function area on Level 13 has unobstructed views of old City Hall and King George Square. The moving process and the hand-overs progressed seamlessly in a tight timeframe, with final works finishing just hours before each hand-over. Peter Brown, Brisbane City Council senior architect, congratulated Hutchies and its subcontractors for their “professional attitude throughout the process”. He said it had been a great team effort, relying on good cooperation between various trades and the supervisors.
THERE are several areas of our operation we continue to drive, despite the tendency to back off a little due to the economic climate. They are quality and apprentice training. Our people now accept that it doesn’t cost any more to get quality right, than it does to get it wrong. The reality is that, in the long run, it costs a lot less to get it right the first time. We have a very simple strategy for quality at Hutchies: • Plan ahead and ensure we are applying the most appropriate construction techniques. • Be proactive and show subbies and our own workers exactly what we want and then supervise the works. • If you do get it wrong, then fix it. At the end of the day, our clients are entitled to a quality product and, at Hutchies, we guarantee to deliver exactly that. On the training front, we are maintaining our apprentice numbers at around 200, although it would be extremely easy to pull back this program for economic reasons. However, our aim is to train people the Hutchies’ way, build them into the company at every level in the hope many of them develop into leaders who will take Hutchies forward into the future.
Some of the characteristics of our scheme are: • We have developed our own training material, in conjunction with SkillsTech. • About 95 per cent of all trade training is done on site with very little lost time off the job • All current apprentices receive a minimum of six to nine months hands-on carpentry training which includes working with timber, hanging doors, doing decks, etc. • We promote many of our apprentices early, into leading hand and foreman roles, contracts administration positions and sometimes into estimating and cost planning. We’re not certain what the economic future will bring, so we have decided to do all we can to preserve what we have developed over the years through fighting hard for our share of work around Australia and in all sectors regardless of how big or small the project might be. Hutchies’ strong balance sheet is proving to be a wonderful advantage in these tough times. Quality, training and financial strength is our formula for continued success. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
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Shave for a cure big head turner
Hutchies’ shaving efforts raised more than $5000 for charity.
Jack floats a new venture
JACK Hutchinson, who has been King of the Road to the Tamworth Country Music Festival for many years, has crowned his reign with involvement in production of a country music CD, I’m Alright Jack. The CD stars Leslie Avril, an amazingly versatile entertainer who has dazzled audiences around the world with her country music, piano bar and jazz shows. Based in Melbourne, Leslie is a headline act every year at Tamworth and identified Jack’s encouragement as the main reason for cutting the new CD. “Jack and his posse come FEDERAL Treasurer Wayne to Tamworth from Brisbane Swan is pictured with students every year and insist that at the official opening of two my producer/arranger, Sam new buildings at the Taigum Lemann, and I join him for State School. lunch at the Nundle Pub,” A new multi-purpose hall and said Leslie. a resource centre were funded “That lunch has become under the Government’s the highlight of our Tamworth Building the Education social calendar.” Every year Jack asked the Revolution (BER) schools same question – “When are program and were handed you going to make another over by the Hutchies’ team four CD?” weeks ahead of schedule. Finally, Leslie agreed and Hutchies’ Team included project I’m Alright Jack evolved. manager Bree Hoek, site Jack, who has followed manager Jamie Washington Leslie’s music for 12 years, and team leader Russell Fryer. helped select the songs which were recorded in Melbourne. The album includes four
Leslie and Sam originals, many from local songwriters, who are long time friends and collaborators, and a couple of old classics. Leslie describes herself as “sexy, with personality.” “I’m not cutesy pie or safe or tame,” she said. “I sing strong-women songs and some men find strong, honest, humorous women intimidating and confronting. “But to me country music is rock ‘n’ roll for the over 30s.” Mort Fist, writer for the Northern Daily Leader in Tamworth, caught her act and enthused that she “shimmied, shook, strutted, flaunted and flirted.” “But most of all she sang,” he said. “Searing ballads, followed by driving rockers, all delivered with a voice full of power, style and class. “But what hammered home was her irresistible sense of fun.” Visit www.leslieavril.com to find out more about Leslie.
HUTCHIES’ crew from the Little Beach (Salacia Waters) project on the Gold Coast entered two teams in the Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave during March and raised more than $5000 for the charity. Those who didn’t shave their hair had it coloured. Sara Francis, assistant Regional Community Fundraiser for the Gold Coast Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland, said the results were “absolutely astounding”. “After the World’s Greatest Shave weekend, Hutchies is certainly within the Top Five highest fundraisers for the state,” she said.
Reader’s Competition...
“I spy with my little eye...”
THE old wooden boat that features on the cover of I’m Alright Jack, is the Lindsay Symons, a 10ft single sail clinker dinghy owned by the Wooden Boat Association in Victoria. Readers are invited to suggest what our Cap’n Jack hopes to see with his eyeglass from the cramped deck of the Lindsay Symons. The best entry will win a CD, signed by Leslie and Jack. Those who miss out on a winning a free CD can order one online or through Hutchies’ Nicole Jones at njones@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au or enquire at their local country music store. EMAIL your entries to: competition@HutchinsonBuilders.com.au with the SUBJECT: AvrilCD What does Jack see? “I spy with my little eye... • ENTRIES CLOSE: 31/05/10 •
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Cairns waterfront $9.2M upgrade
Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development, Andrew Fraser, joined local State MPs Steve Wettenhall, Jason O’Brien and Curtis Pitt, as well as Clive Skarott, of Ports North, and Hutchies’ Paul DeJong, to turn the first sod on the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal upgrade. HUTCHIES has started work on the upgrade of the Cairns Wharf – a structure as old as Hutchies itself. Both were established in 1912 and Hutchies’ experience and expertise will help to deal with the work which will require conservation of heritage items. The $9.2 million project involves an upgrade of the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal which includes refurbishment of the heritage shed, construction of pedestrian zones, covered access to new bus and taxi bays and extensive tropical landscaping. The upgrade will comprise building works and provision of associated civil works and services including demolition and
alterations, structural rectification, modification and additions; replacement of existing roof and wall cladding and services; upgrade and refurbishment of existing wharf fender and bollard system; stormwater for drainage; road pavements, kerbs, ramps, footpaths and feature paving; electrical works; landscaping; security fencing and signage, as well as conservation of heritage items. The client is Ports North and Hutchies’ team includes Paul DeJong, Stuart Saw, Darryl Knight and Chris Hattingh. Architects are Total Project Group and Arkhefield Architects. Consultants include Cardno, MGF and CMRP.
Cairns crane fleet expands
Victoria Towers over Southport THE Gold Coast’s newest retirement project is a hive of activity, as Victoria Towers climbs skyward on the Gold Coast. The 35 storey high-rise, on the corner of Scarborough and White Streets, Southport, will contain four levels of aged care facilities and 30 levels of residential units. Hutchies’ client is Lotte Engi-
neering and Construction with primary consultants being the Alliance Design Group. The $82 million project is due for completion in April next year. Hutchies’ team leader is John Berlese with administrator Tim Ferguson and site manager Terry Bowden supported by Chris Taylor and Joey Cassin.
QUAD PARK STADIUM
Hutchies’ crane fleet in Cairns has expanded with delivery of a new crane to work on Stage Two of the Port Village project at Port Douglas. Hutchies completed Stage One of Port Village in 1999 and, a decade later, has been engaged to complete Stage Two.
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Artist’s impression of the sports stadium to be constructed by Hutchies at Quad Park at Kawana Waters on the Sunshine Coast. The new $7.5 million 1000-seat spectator stadium will also contain player facilities and function areas. Hutchies’ team includes Brad Miller, team leader; Noel Ryan, project manager and administrator; Scott Woods, site manager; and Michael Michell, cost planner. Design is by Argo Designs and structural engineering is by SP Consulting.
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High speed action for Emergency Operations Mick’s heart of WORK is proceeding well on the Queensland Emergency Operations Centre at Kedron due for completion late this year. The project valued at more than $45M is the contruction of a new emergency operations centre for the Department of Emergency Services at the Kedron Park complex. The department has designed the facility in line with world’s best practice to create a highly effective communications and disaster coordination management centre for Queensland. Information and communiction technology will be a major aspect to the project acheiving world class status. Hutchies’ team leader is John Berlese and primary consultant Architectus.
gold acclaimed
The Department of Emergency Services $45M operation centre, Kedron.
Creating future workforce from within Winners and grinners at the annual Apprentice and Cadet of the Year Awards for Brisbanebased apprentices. THE annual Apprentice and Cadet of the Year Awards for Brisbane-based apprentices was held recently at the Toowong Rowing Club. More than 120 guests, including apprentices, team leaders, site supervisors, subcontractors, parents, partners and key business associates, congratulated this year’s winners. Special guests included Jack and June Hutchinson, Managing Director, Greg Quinn, and the 2009 Construction Skills Queensland/Master Builders North Queensland Apprentice of the Year, Giancarlo (Pozz) Pozzebon. Pozz has finished his apprenticeship with Hutchies’ Townsville team and is now a leading hand. He is an excellent role model and displays the epitome of the characteristics Hutchies looks for, such as strong work ethic, attention to detail, success with study and good organisational and leadership skills. This year’s winners are: • First Year Apprentice Encouragement Award – Michael Balzun (James Loveday Team) • Second Year Apprentice Encouragement Award – Nicholas Robertello (John Berlese Team) • Third Year Apprentice Encouragement Award – Andrew Taubman (Harry White Team) • Fourth Year Apprentice Encouragement Award – Bryce Ward (Harry White Team) • Future Leaders’ Encouragement Award – Alex Avetisoff (Fred Brands/Russell Fryer Teams) • Cadet of the Year – Tom Wilson (Russell Fryer Team)
• Apprentice of the Year – (a tie) Ayden Holmes and Max Finlayson (Russell Fryer Team). The tie for Apprentice of the Year was a first for the Awards and indicated the strong competition for this prize as well as the depth of capability within the apprentice ranks. Managing Director, Greg Quinn, said Hutchies had maintained its commitment to young leaders of the future by ensuring none was stood down during the worst of the GFC. “The coming year, while continuing to be a challenge, will see the Workforce Development Programme continue to refine its strategies,” he said. “Ultimately, it is Hutchies’ teams and subcontractors who hold the key to success, because without their continuing support and willingness to give young people the work experiences and training they need, Hutchies would not be able to create the workforce it needs for the future. “The company currently has more than 170 apprentices, 34 future leaders and eight cadets working in its offices spread from Cairns to Tasmania, demonstrating its commitment to developing a future workforce from within its own ranks. “The Workforce Development Programme developed in recent years is seen by the Board of Hutchies as critical to ensure the company has the capability to take on the challenges that will occur in the industry from the continuing effects of the Global Financial Crisis.”
HUTCHIES’ Mick Rookwood (alias “Mick The Hoist Man”) got a big wrap from Anthony Newman, of Thump Architectural Fittings, after his kind gesture to a little boy. Each night, Anthony tells his fouryear-old son, Jonty, building stories and when he told the story about “Mick The Hoist Man”, who gave away lollies on site, Jonty was keen to meet him (for obvious reasons). Anthony checked with Mick who said it would be okay. When Jonty arrived on site (at the Scott St Project, Kangaroo Point), with hard hat and high-vis vest, Mick pulled out a huge bag of sweets, decorated with truck pictures and a Bob the Builder card. Mick made the little bloke’s day! Anthony said that in the construction world of deadlines, business negotiations, stuff ups and blame shuffling, it was a rare and golden moment – and one he would never forget. “If there is an employee of the month award at Hutchies, or any other recognition program, give it to Mick,” Anthony said. “And if he hasn’t had a pay rise in a while, give him one.”
Student success for Rosny pupil
Chris Sablowski on Hutchies’ Bridgewater site. CHRIS Sablowski, the 300th graduate of Rosny College, Tasmania, with a VET Certificate 1 in General Construction, has joined Hutchies. He now has the flexibility to start work in Tasmania and then move north when the opportunity arises.
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Hutchies helps build a village HUTCHIES has helped sponsor construction of an orphanage in Uganda through its association with International House. Already, donations of about $1000 have been sent to help meet the cost of building Labora Village in Gulu, about four hours from the country’s capital of Kampala. The organisation responsible for all the building works is Watoto. Watoto children’s homes are not orphanages in the traditional sense, but are constructed in the form of small, vibrant communities referred to as villages.
Watoto villages include clusters of homes, a nursery school, a kindergarten, primary school, high school, vocational training centre, water project, medical clinic and a multi-purpose hall for use as a church and as a community centre. For more information on the Ugandan projects visit www. watoto.com Hutchies contract administrator, Alistair Pillay, said he was hoping to arrange a Hutchies’ team in the near future to go and take on a few more building projects to assist with the work of Watoto.
Purpose-built centre for AEIOU
FEEDBACK Congratulations...
At the official opening of the purpose-built AEIOU facility at Griffith University Nathan campus were (L-R:) Russell Fryer, Tom Wilson, Rob Gee and Sam Harmsworth from Hutchies, along with Paul Watson and Simone Macginley of The Buchan Group.
Picture shows, from left, (at rear) Simone Talty, Mark Towers (apprentice), Greg Quinn and Andy Charnley (site manager) and (front) Dianne Geia, Cheynoah Eagleday and Chantel Weare.
Indigenous training program HUTCHIES’ team, working on the Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan Maternal and Child Care facility in Edmonton, south of Cairns, includes four indigenous women. Construction of the Mookai Rosie Hostel includes a training
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program to allow indigenous engagement to be maximised. The women employed on the project are undertaking their Certificate II in construction. During a recent visit to Cairns, Managing Director, Greg Quinn, visited the site.
YOU will recall we met earlier in the year at which time you assured me that Hutchinson Builders would provide me with a fit-out of a quality we would be happy with, at a price we would be happy with and a time frame we would be happy with. Well, I want to tell you that you were correct on all of these points. I am pleased we used HB on this engagement, and I have recommended HB to at least three other businesses looking to fit out office space in Brisbane. I would like to congratulate HB on the manner in which the project was managed, from Fred Brands and his senior team, right down to the tradies on the job. At no stage did I have any cause for concern on HB performance. – Paul Vincent
High quality... IN nearly forty years, I’ve never seen such a high quality finish on a project. – Senior State Government inspector, commenting on Hutchies’ Mount Gravatt Special School project.
Fantastic effort... I WANTED to write to you personally to acknowledge the fantastic effort by your company
in relation to our Riverside Green project. Under very tight deadlines and a demanding worksite, Hutchinson Builders performed superbly. In particular, Site Manager, Mike Tickner, and Contract Coordinator, Brent Nowland, deserve specific recognition. They were client focused, proactive and committed to an effective working partnership. We and our visitors are very pleased with the end result. – Malcolm Snow, Chief Executive Officer South Bank Corporation
Commended... THROUGHOUT the entire project the open, constructive and professional manner in which Hutchinson Builders interfaced with Tarong Energy is to be commended. In particular, the Tarong Energy Project Team would like to acknowledge the contribution and the individual and collective support of Searle Balladone, Chantal Malaponte, and Oliver Windbulcher whose integrity, proactive approach and fair dealing was evident at all times. Our transition to our new fully functional premises at 42 Albert Street was seamless and achieved on target. Helen Gluer, Chief Executive Officer Tarong Energy Corporation Limited.
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All aboard the banana boat express.
Whisked away for a weekend
THIS year the Hutchies’ Ladies were transported to the Gold Coast by two super stretch luxury limousines to spend their weekend away at Couran
Doing the limo line-up. Cove Island Resort, on South Stradbroke Island. Weekend entertainment included spa treatments, massages and banana boating.
All aboard for fun cruise
THE Valentine’s Day Social Club Cruise departed from Marina Mirage, Gold Coast with a fun casino-themed cocktail party. Fun was had by all who attended, including Karen White and Tony Doyle.
Noosa Sanctuary on display Ocean Grove at Dee Why.
Dramatic rescue takes place on Sydney’s North Shore HUTCHIES has performed an amazing rescue at Dee Why, the famous surfing beach on Sydney’s North Shore. Teamwork resulted in resuscitation of the Ocean Grove project for the Dee Why RSL Club, following the demise of the previously appointed builder and formworker. Hutchies was asked to take over the project when it was half finished and hampered by uncertainty among subcontractors and the workforce. With assistance and commitment from the Dee Why RSL Club, Hutchies was able to recommence work only three weeks after site closure, using many of the key subcontractors who were relieved by the rapid restart.
The fast restart was expedited by Hutchies being able to provide certainty on the final contract sum and completion date to the satisfaction of the client and its financiers. Effective management of existing subcontractors and outstanding industrial matters also led to the successful restart of the project. The Dee Why RSL Club has served the Sydney North Shore community for more than 60 years and will continue to do so with the Ocean Grove development which consists of 76 senior living apartments in three buildings, each serviced by a lift. Common facilities include library, lounge, billiards, hobby and conference rooms and a Wellness and Fitness Centre.
HUTCHIES’ team members working on the Noosa Sanctuary project have received a pat on the back for their part in preparation of a display unit. Development manager, James Adams, described Noosa Sanctuary as a complicated and extensive project, with numerous challenges along the way. “From conception, every aspect of this project was actively managed by Chris Stevenson, from the preapprovals to the day the keys were
handed over to me,” said James. “Chris and his team worked tirelessly to deliver this project – no corners were cut in the design and high quality materials and contractors were used to complete the project. “The team assisted my sales staff whenever possible and allowed us as much access as could be safely managed. “This is a professional construction unit that Hutchinson Builders should be proud of,” he said.
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38 ON KINGS Job Value: $5,920,000 Description: Comprises 24 residential units. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical & Mech Engineers: . .
Mick Crocker Cameron O’May Seth Dunn Steve Ferguson Greg Bengtson Young Architects Scott Pinkstone Construction Hydraulics Design and Construct
BANORA POINT, CENTAUR & TERRANORA SCHOOL BUILDINGS Job Value: $4,920,755 Job Description: The construction of three triple-base double-storey school teaching blocks and associated works in the Tweed Heads area funded through the Government’s stimulus package – Building the Education Revolution (BER). Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Contracts Manager: . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Sites Manager: . . . . . Hutchies’ Foremen:. . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Robert Yates Lindsay Low Brett Smith Mick Dodd Lindsay Good, Banora Pt; Heath Usher, Centaur; Luke Adkins, Terranora Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Steven Kourevelis Architectural Consultant 1: . . . . Suters Architects Architectural Consultant 2: . . . . Pat Twohill Designs Pty Ltd Struct Engineering Consultant 1: Northrop Engineers Struct Engineering Consultant 2: Cozens Regan Williams Prove Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Cozens Regan Williams Prove Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . Beavis & Cochrane Landscape Consultant . . . . . . . Verge Pty Ltd Mechanical & Electl Consultant: Peter Eustace & Associates
SAWTOOTH WASTE RECOVERY AREA, BARRETTA Job Value: $564,554 Job Description: The construction of a new Sawtooth Waste Recovery Area at the Barretta Waste Transfer Station, 1922 Channel Highway, Barretta. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Michael White James Keane Damien Berkett James Keane Kingsborough Council Kingsborough Council incorporation with ADG
ASSISI CATHOLIC COLLEGE MULTI-PURPOSE CENTRE Job Value: $2.6M Job Description: The project is an extension to the existing College Block 5, adding a theatre, extending the sports hall and adding additional office and storage space. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client Project Manager . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: .
Paul Hart Robert Yates Daniel Chittick Scott Vidler Steve Kourevelis Rick Dalmau Bertoldi Architects Cozens, Regan, Williams, Prove Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peter Eustace & Assoc.
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
BUCHANAN CIRCUIT – PACIFIC PINES Job Value: $ 3.9M Job Description: Construction of 20 two-bed mixed adaptability social housing for State Government together with entrance road and associated external works. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: .
Barry Butterworth Chris Chainey Caitlin Hawkins Darryl Morris Nick Gubbin Idearchitecture Pty Ltd Alliance Design Group
OCEAN GROVE Job Value: $20M Description: Design and construction of 76 senior living residential units at Dee Why RSL Club’s Ocean Grove development which consists of 76 senior living apartments. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Services:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brian Hood Marchese & Partners Costin Roe Waterman AHW
SUNNYMEADE STAGE 2 – CABOOLTURE Job Value: $ 7,922,000 Job Description: Design and construction of new 54-bed West Wing to follow on from Stage 1, Sunset Lodge. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Design Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Christopher Chainey Neil McLeod Terry Wilson Trevor Bruiners Lambert & Smith Pty Ltd John Batterham McCormick Rankin Cagney Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Building Services Consultant Landscaping: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donald Irving Andrew Gold Landscape Architects Environmental: . . . . . . . . . . . . . MWA Environmental
THURSDAY IS. HOSPITAL HELIPAD Job Value: $2,650,000 Description: This work consists of the construction of a new helipad on Thursday Island. It includes the purchase of a prefabricated aluminium landing deck, construction of substructure and assembly and installation of the helideck and associated infrastructure. Hutchies’ Team Leader: Paul DeJong Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Jane White Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Rob Mahony Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Chris Hattingh Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Services for QLD Health Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suters Architects Struct & Hydraulic Engineering: GHD Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Services
38 On Kings – 24 residential units.
UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST, BLOCK K Job Value: $600,000 Job Description: New lecture theatre and office fit-out. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Crocker Cameron O’May Jarrod Dingle Joel Byrne Greg Bengtson Roger Todd Architect Graham Lukins Partnership Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lincolne Scott
TOOWONG EXECUTIVE RESIDENCE Job Value: $ 2.6M Job Description: Construction of multi-level executive house together with external works. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Christopher Chainey Caitlin Hawkins Mike Tickner Trevor Bruiners John Price Architects
TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL JUNIOR EXTENSION Job Value: $3.8M Job Description: New teaching block which includes general learning areas, multi-purpose hall, art room, library and amenities, plus additional play areas and relocation of existing play equipment and install rain harvesting system. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Engineers: . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Engineers: . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Tim Colthup Peter Teege Danny Charlesworth PDT RMA Ashburner Francis H Design Alpine Refrigeration
XAVIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE Job Value: $1,120,900 Description: New language learning centre due for completion in July 2010. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Mick Crocker Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Core Architecture
MOUNT ST BERNARD COLLEGE Job Value: $1.4M Description: Mount St Bernard College, Stage 2 Herberton, Science and Language Centre. Project consists of a refurbishment of two levels of science labs, language centre, student lounge and toilets. This involves full gutting and demolition internally of the science labs. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul DeJong Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Peter King Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Michael Gattera / Tony Doyle Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Chris Hattingh Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fisher Buttrose Structural & Civil Engineering: . ARUP Mechanical & Elect Engineers: . MGF Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . GILBOY
SYLVAN RD, REDCLIFFE Job Value: $2,180,000 Description: 12-unit, 3-storey social housing complex incl demolition of 2 existing houses. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Barry Butterworth Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Brent Nowland Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Ian partridge Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Trevor Bruiners Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Idearchitecture Struct, Elect & Civil Engineering: ADG
RAPID TRANSIT CENTRE Job Value: $675,000 Description: Demolition and office fit-out of level 5, Southport Towers 3. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . .
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Barry Butterworth Neil McLeod Neil McLeod Mick Franks BAC Group Architects GMP Management
TYTO STAGE 2 Job Value: $4,508,027 Description: Tyto Stage 2 – Technology & Learning Centre, Ingham. Construction of library, gallery, switch room and external works (car park, paving and landscaping) for Hinchinbrook Shire Council. Special features include coloured block walls, Aramax Roofing and polished concrete slabs. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Engineers: . . . . . . . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Alan Pillay Brendon Cuddon Pat Derrick Dave Balson Architects North Northern Consulting Engineers Rider Hunt Cundall Kevin Burns Consulting Parker Hydraulic Consulting Group
THE LANDING Job Value: $12,020,000 Description: Situated on Riverside Boulevard, Douglas, Townsville, this shopping centre in the heart of Townsville’s premium suburbs will comprise of a supermarket, numerous specialty shops and car park. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Grant LeBoutillier Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennessee Property Holdings Pty Ltd Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cameron Chisholm & Nicol (QLD)
WESFARMERS CURRAGH PTY LTD Job Value: $1,924,000 Job Description: The SPQ Curragh “design and construct” project in Blackwater central Qld consists of the construction of 24 new single persons quarters underneath the current miners accommodation. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: .
Fred Brands Ben Evans Gary Gregory Gary Gregory Paul David Thomson Adsett Graham Scott and Associates
PORTABILT WAREHOUSE, RICHLANDS Job Value: $4,448,904 Job Description: Portabilt Warehouse will comprise of approximately 3000m2 of tilt panel warehouse, around an additional 500m2 of office space and in the vicinity of 7800m2 of hardstand for Bridgestone heavy vehicles. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Jamie Washington Tom Wilson Dan Buckby Rob Rea McKerrell Architects DEQ EDDS
SEWERAGE STORAGE BUILDINGS – NOOSA & CALOUNDRA Job Value: $900,000 (combined). Job Description: New storage facility for Sunshine Coast Regional Council – Water Division Tilt-up shed with metal deck roofing, gantry cranes and loading dock facilities. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Design: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Michael Michell Melanie Longland Scott Woods Terry Straughn Michael Michell Graham Green Design Drafting Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Saint Consulting Engineers
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TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR SCHOOL – JUNIOR EXTENSION Job Value: $3,800,000 Job Description: New teaching block which includes general learning areas, multipurpose hall, art room, library and amenities. . Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Engineers: . . . . . . . . . D&C Mechanical: . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Tim Colthup Peter Teege Danny Charlesworth PDT Architects RMA Ashburner Francis H Design Alpine Refrigeration
DALBY SHS – SLC & TTC Job Value: $2,400,000 Job Description: The project involves the construction of a new 300m2 Science and Language Centre and a 2000m2 Trade Training Centre. The trade training centre will be fitted out with state of the art manufacturing and construction machinery and will make way for the school to be able to work closely with the Coal Seam Gas industry. Hutchies Team Leader: Robert Weymouth Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Tim Colthup Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Nathan James Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Danny Charlesworth Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BSA Architects Structural & Civil Engineering: . RMA Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H Design
GOWRIE STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $2,000,000 Job Description: This is a new multipurpose hall on a reduced scale of 15x30m to be sited on the old tennis court. Also a new resource centre will be constructed and will be clad in several different materials like brick FC horizontal and vertical and Colorbond sheeting for a modern stand alone facility. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Design: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Carl Fiedler Carl Fiedler Dan Huth Danny Charlesworth Struxi Design Rowen Meyer Rowen Meyer Ashburner Francis HDesign
GATTON STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $3,000,000 Job Description: Gatton School will comprise a new multi use hall including full sized basket ball court/net ball court together with a new canteen area and admin section. A new resources building will be constructed adjacent to the existing administration area and will be a new version of the existing school angles to compliment the streetscape. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Design: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Carl Fiedler Carl Fiedler Geoff Kampf Struxi Design Rowen Meyer Ashburner Francis
CENTENARY SHS – SCIENCE AND LANGUAGE CENTRE Job Value: $1,447,913 Job Description: Construction includes Science Laboratories, General Learning Class Rooms, Acoustic Sound Recording Room and Staff Room facility. The building is primarily single storey constructed with timber frame and truss construction including metal roofing, brick and metal cladding. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Craig Gooderham Martin Helisma Robert Gooderham Danny Charlesworth BSA Architects RMA Consulting Engineers Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis
TOOWOOMBA STATE HIGH SCHOOL – WILSONTON CAMPUS NIHONGO LANGUAGE CENTRE
Around the clock views of the city
Job Value: $1,378,972 Job Description: Construction includes Auditorium Performance Space, Computer Lab, General Learning Area and Virtual Classroom and is primarily constructed in a combination of timber frame and steel portal construction including metal roofing, brick and metal cladding. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Craig Gooderham Martin Helisma Ray English Danny Charlesworth BSA Architects RMA Consulting Engineers Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis
HARRISTOWN STATE HIGH SCHOOL – LANGUAGE CENTRE Job Value: $1,100,000 Job Description: A BER Language Centre 730m2 consisting of virtual classrooms, amenities, presentation room and covered walkways to link with the existing school. There are also extensive landscaping works centred on a multicultural language theme. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Design: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Peter Lee Peter Lee Brett Washington Brendan Marshall Ben Adams Hodgen & Hodgen Developments Structural & Civil Engineering: . Kehoe Myer Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis
HARRISTOWN STATE HIGH SCHOOL – TRADE TRAINING CENTRE Job Value: $1,100,000 Job Description: Design and construct trade training centre. Floor area of 1079m2 consisting of classrooms, amenities, outdoor and indoor construction areas.
HUTCHIES’ team constructing the new Kangaroo Point Park in Brisbane worked to a tight schedule, finishing hours before the official opening by Premier Anna Bligh. The park has spectacular views over the Brisbane River and the CBD and includes sculptures,
eight look-outs, an amphitheatre, three public barbecues, cafe and toilet facilities. The greenspace, which replaces the old Southbank Institute of Technology Building, has no gates and will be open day and night to provide locals and visitors with 24 hour views of the city.
New crane for Sydney skyline
Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Design: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: .
Robert Weymouth Peter Lee Peter Lee Brett Washington Ben Adams Struxi Projects Intelera Integrated Solutions Electrical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HSE Electrical
PRINCES WHARF RENEWAL Job Value: $14,000,000 Job Description: Positioned in the heart of Hobart’s Sullivan’s Cove waterfront precinct, the redevelopment of Hobart Port Authority’s Princes Wharf No.1 Shed will see this 3500m2 building transformed into a year round multipurpose function and events facility. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Design: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Francois Pousson Richard Chalmers Geoff Newton Martin Tanner Morris - Nunn and Associates Structural & Civil Engineering: . Gandy and Roberts Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . WT Partnership
LOWER KING STREET, CABOOLTURE Job Value: $4,834,000 Job Description: 18 x 2 Bed Apartments and 10 x 1 Bed Apartments for Department of Communities. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Scott Woods David Silk Pat Boutken Michael Michell Idearchitecture Pty Ltd
Construction of the $75.5 million, 21-storey residential tower for the University of Technology Sydney in Ultimo has resulted in another Hutchies’ crane on the city’s skyline this year.
Hutchies’ first Sydney crane was installed at The Residence, a $96 million refurbishment of an office block into prestige residential apartments in College Street, Hyde Park.
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UNDIES RIGHT: Scott heard how much fun cougars can be, so he put his appeal to the test by flashing his Hutchies’ Undies to this attractive trio during a visit to Montaro Zoo, near Adelaide. He thought the reports on cougars were overrated, until he realised these maneaters were cheetahs. He’s still looking for the cougars, though.
LEFT: Asa Bawaqa thought Dick’s Place was a good place to hang out during a holiday in Fiji. He was amazed to discover the establishment got its name from an ancient Fijian custom of naming locations after the owners – in this case, Richard.
Oh, no … serial Hutchies’ Undies pest is at it again, travelling the world in his Undies. This time John Mason is in Amsterdam, on the Rhine River.
Alan uses his Hutchies’ Undies to put a shine on his shoes.
Neville Langer (Alfie’s brother) lashed out and got his wife, Jodie, a Hutchies g-string for a special occasion. Being the perfect gentleman, Neville modelled the garment to show how it’s worn and what stunning visual appeal it can have … and Jodie does look stunned!
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RPS planner, Alan Irvin, produces a regular column – Essential Mantips – in his company’s newsletter and his latest tip was “How to shine shoes”.
Name change
ON March 1 this year Conics became known as RPS. Last year, Conics joined with RPS, an international consultancy providing world class local solutions in urban growth, infrastructure, environment, energy and resources. The local teams are now part of a 900 strong workforce, in 23 locations across the Australia and Asia Pacific region. While Conics’ name has changed, its local teams and contact addresses remain the same. Its continued growth as part of the RPS network means its clients will now benefit from local knowledge, backed up the diverse experience and advice of the broader RPS network.
Alan maintains that a clean, good quality rag is an important ingredient for sparkling shoes. He said Hutchies’ Undies were ideal for the job and
is pictured demonstrating his technique. Hopefully, the next Mantip will be “How to remove stains from undies”.
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HATCHED LEFT: Rory, Kat and Ollie Dingle with twins, Toby and Jasper, who were born in February. New grandchild for Karen and Len White is Harrison Mackenzie Edgar Morris, born to Darryl and Kim, on March 29.
William Lenehan was born to Bill and Leah in February.
Airlie’s Race Week set off as Raft Race AIRLIE Beach Race Week, which is one of Queensland’s biggest annual aquatic events, started as a simple raft race almost 35 years ago … and Hutchies was a part of it even then. Pictured are Hutchies’ team members, Brendan Signal, Louis Levinson, Peter Moran and Ken Gould, with their entry into the 1976 Airlie Beach Raft Race – the event which evolved into the now famous Airlie Beach Race Week. Some say Hutchies’ team won, but others say they sank and swam the course. Nobody remembers for sure – and race week these days is still a bit that way! Peter Moran started with Hutchies as an apprentice in 1963 – two years after Barry Butterworth (Hutchies longest serving company member) – and finished in 1982 to set up his own business in North Queensland. Peter got his start with Hutchies through his local priest in South Brisbane who knew Eric Hutchinson (Jack’s uncle) from the company yard in Montague Road. During the 1970s, Hutchies built most of Airlie Beach’s main street with projects including Wanderers Paradise, Whitsunday Village, professional centre, hardware store, National Bank and renovations to the Airlie Beach Hotel. Hutchies is still active at Airlie Beach, currently working on Meridien’s Port of Airlie Project, Queensland’s new gateway to the Barrier Reef.
Jasmine Donna Rose, born to Peter and Nicole in November 2009, is shown with big brother, Zac.
FLASHBACK ... Hutchies team members, Brendan Signal, Louis Levinson, Peter Moran and Ken Gould, with their entry into the 1976 Airlie Beach Raft Race. The genesis of the Race Week came to light as part of Hutchies’ research for the centenary celebrations planned for 2012. If anyone has interesting photos or information please contact Tracey Fryer at Hutchies or email (tracey.fryer@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au)
Aidan Jackson Doyle, son of Tony and Nicole, was born at Atherton Hospital.
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New skate park proves popular
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Work mates’ helping hand
KEVIN Heenan, Workplace Relations (pictured right), recently had the pleasure of presenting Hutchies’ John Booth with a cheque of $10,556.15 raised through the generosity of his work mates. The funds are intended to help John out after a stay in hospital. John wrote: “I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt thanks to Kevin Heenan, Hutchinson Builders, Paul Hart team, Builders Labourers Federation, my brother, Michael Booth, and all the workers and staff who supported the raffle that was organised. This was completely unexpected and I was abso-
lutely overwhelmed when I was presented with the donation. It is hard for me to put into words how genuinely thankful I am to everyone involved; your kindness will not be forgotten. I am grateful to all of you for your support at this time and wish you all the very best in the future. I am honoured to have had the opportunity to work with and be associated with such a wonderful group of caring people. Please accept this letter as a token of my sincere appreciation. Thanks again.” Warm regards, John Booth
HUTCHIES’ work on new skate parks is putting smiles on faces across Queensland. The second skate park built by Hutchies was for the Townsville City Council and proved to be an instant success with the local thrill seekers.
Hutchies first skate park was Riverway, which opened in September, 2009. During the design and construct process, Riverway Skate Park’s overall skating area was increased while keeping to the Council’s fixed budget for the new sporting facility.
Waves of support at surf competition
Champ has star quality
LINDSAY Keefer, Hutchies’ team member in Toowoomba, has developed a keen interest in the 2012 Olympic Games ever since his 14-yearold daughter, Claire, was identified recently as a likely candidate. Claire captured three U16 titles in national competition in Sydney, winning discus, shot put and javelin. The high school student’s effort included an Olympic B qualifier in the shot put. Claire was born with achondroplasia, a condition characterised by a normal length body and disproportionately short arms and legs. Although Claire took up her sport less than 12 months ago, she now has her hopes set on the 2012 Paralympics. Australian officials who were impressed with her efforts in Sydney are now watching her performance in the lead up to the 2012 Games.
Scratch-its More prizes than ever!!!
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Some of the guys who surfed on the day for the Hutchies’ team and got through to the semi finals were Corey Lovell, Nat Smith, Dale Walker, Richard Ainsworth and Shane Slape. SURFING helped bring a Tweed community together recently when a surf competition was held in support of local bashing victim, Sam Ford. Sam, son of Hutchies’ Margaret Ford from the
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went towards Sam’s medical expenses. For the first time in five months, Sam was able to leave hospital for a few hours to attend the competition organised by his surfing mates.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
SEPTEMBER 2010
On the road again with the Rock ‘n’ Roll revival HUTCHIES has acquired an historic 1952 FX Holden car to be a centrepiece of the company’s centenary celebrations in 2012. The iconic 58-year-old car was owned by George Kyprios and, in an era long before personalised number plates, George’s front plate was “Rock ‘n’ Roll”. George attended dances at the now-demolished Cloudland Ballroom and cruised Brisbane streets in his hot Holden. For generations of young Brisbanites, he was known simply as Rock ‘n’ Roll George. Sadly, George died last year, but Hutchies purchased his legendary Holden and will restore it to its former glory as part of its own centenary celebrations. It is planned to drive the car down the east coast of Australia, from Cairns to Hobart, visiting Hutchies’ offices and sites along the way. Chairman Scott and director Jack Hutchinson agreed George’s FX Holden was a unique piece of contemporary Brisbane history. “Our centenary celebrations will recognise the 100 years since Hutchies signed its first job at Manly, Brisbane, and, although we are headquartered in Brisbane, we have opened 15 other offices throughout Australia in the past 20 years,” said Scott.
Legendary Rock ’n’ Roll George with his pride and joy in Queen Street, Brisbane in 1979. Hutchies has offices in Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Maroochydore, Noosa, Airlie, Toowoomba, Rockhampton, Mackay, Scaffold Yard (Queensland); Sydney, Tweed Heads (New South Wales); Melbourne (Victoria); Adelaide
(South Australia); Darwin (Northern Territory); and Montrose (Tasmania). “A tour with Brisbane’s most iconic car will help celebrate Hutchies’ Brisbane base as well as its many new locations,” said Scott. “Dad and I both fondly remember the legend of Rock ‘n’ Roll George and the chance to acquire his Holden and restore it was a rare opportunity not to be missed.” Rock ‘n’ Roll George’s nieces, Pepe Mersiades
LEFT: Scott in the driving seat of the iconic 1952 FX Holden now on display at its temporary home in Hutchies’ foyer.
[Photo: David May]
and Rosie Anastis, recently handed the car keys over to Hutchies. “We are delighted the car is going to a good home, where we know it will be restored and made ready for many others to enjoy,” they said. Rock ‘n’ Roll George’s car will be in Hutchies’ office foyer at Toowong until the end of the year when it will undergo restoration in readiness for the centenary celebrations. While its final resting place is yet to be decided, Scott said Rock ‘n’ Roll George’s Holden would be kept in running condition to cruise the streets of Brisbane on special occasions. He said a legend never dies and the memory of Rock ‘n’ Roll George and his FX Holden had the potential to have a useful life raising money for charity in the years ahead.
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Kellie Williams
Former banker joins the Board KELLIE Williams has been appointed a member of Hutchies’ Board of Directors. In making the announcement, Chairman Scott Hutchinson said Kellie specialised in project finance and structuring, feasibility analysis and transaction management and financial asset realisations, with particular skills in bringing the key players to financial close. “Kellie has an expansive network of financiers and equity participants and the expertise to assist with obtaining finance for any project,” Scott said. “Prior to joining Hutchinson Builders in 2003, Kellie was employed by Westpac and ANZ in Institutional and Corporate Property Finance, managing portfolios of $1 billion with a focus on structuring debt for a core group of private developers and corporate clients. “During this time, Kellie was involved in financing some large transactions including Riparian Plaza, River Place, Casuarina Beach and 120 Edward Street. “Kellie holds a Bachelor of Business degree and a Post Graduate of Applied Finance and Investment from the Security Institute of Australia.” Scott said she had brought a thorough understanding of property banking to Hutchies, which had greatly enhanced the company’s financial capability. Other members of Hutchies’ Board of Directors are Scott Hutchinson (Chairman), Greg Quinn (Managing Director), Steve Norton (Finance Director) and Jack Hutchinson.
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THE landscape for 2010/11 looks much different to the way it did in 2007/08 which was Hutchies’ biggest and best year in almost every respect. For comparison purposes, in 2007/08, we turned over $914 million and posted a $50 million profit. Most of our work was in Queensland and northern New South Wales and most of it was in the private sector market. We had 907 employees, including 72 apprentices and cadets, and we were in transition from our old Seventeen Mile Rocks headquarters to our purpose-built new Toowong home. 23 cranes and 45,000 square metres scaffolding operations were in the relatively early stages of development and we had seven offices, with Sydney being the only non-Queensland based office. In 2010/11, our turn-over is likely to be upwards of $870 million and our forecast result around $30 million. Although conditions are now much tougher with the economic downturn, we have managed to maintain our volumes in newly found markets. Our New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, Australian
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Capital Territory and Northern Territory operations now account for 30 per cent of our book – around $300 million. A further 50 per cent, which equates to $450 million, relates to traditional building and construction work in Queensland and 40 per cent of that is in the government and institutional sectors. The balance of $200 million is in the mining and resources sector throughout Australia. We have 947 employees, including 213 apprentices and cadets. Our crane operations now service Hutchies’ demands and we have 11 cranes and seven hoists on other projects throughout Australia. Our scaffolding still is taken up entirely on Hutchies’ projects. We have electrical contracting and plumbing businesses, as well as a significant civil capacity. Additional offices have been established in Maroochydore, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Rockhampton and Mackay. Currently, we have 162 projects under construction ranging in value from $650,000 to $148 million and a strong balance sheet underpinning our overall building capabilities.
Despite a really difficult economic environment, our business strategy remains unchanged – do whatever we have to do to look after our clients, go wherever we have to go to meet client expectations, secure work to look after our people, retain profits in the company so we can prosper as we move into our 100th year in 2012, but, most of all, produce quality work and protect our reputation. Like most others, we have taken some hits over the past two years with things like reduced property values and developers unable to pay on a couple of projects. However, building and construction is what we are good at, and, due to our capacity to make speedy decisions, we have been able to diversify geographically very quickly and move into new markets with competitive determination. As a result, we are well positioned, with an optimistic outlook for the future. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Billy is a live-wire apprentice PERSONAL challenges and career changes within its workforce are encouraged at Hutchies and apprentice Billy Markwell (pictured) is proof that policy works. Billy joined Hutchies’ scaffold in 2006 and, with her positive attitude and strong work ethic, she quickly advanced through the ranks to become a valued member of the team based at the Yatala Yard. Last year Billy decided she needed a new challenge and, in her typical proactive fashion, took annual leave to complete a pre-vocational course in Electrical which she completed with positive commendations. After a period of work experience with Hutchies’ internal electrical team, HB Electrical, Billy started as an apprentice. Billy’s site supervisor, Des Hudson, said he was impressed by her drive and eagerness to learn new things. “Initiative and drive are the characteristics we value most in our apprentices, if they are to become future leaders within the company,” said Des.
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Global warming for Centenary Celebrations THE H Hutchies’ hi ’ network k iis already l d warming up for Hutchies’ Centenary Celebrations planned for 2012. While on a motoring holiday in North Queensland, Karen and Len White took a trip down memory lane to visit the Archer Point Lighthouse near Cooktown which was built by Hutchies in 1979 when the light was converted to electricity. Back in the day, Hutchies was helping to keep the coastal waters of far north Queensland safe with the construction of the new, modern fully automated lighthouse. The original Archer Point Light-
h il iin 1 i l house, b built 1883, was a simple timber- framed tower clad in rolled galvanised iron sheeting. The newer six-metre tower was constructed in 1979 by Hutchies from concrete blocks at an elevation of 65 metres. Queensland has more than 5000 kilometres of coastline, much of it within the Great Barrier Reef – the most extensive coral reef system in the world. Over the years more than 1800 ships have been wrecked on this coastline, but, without lighthouses such as Archer Point, this number would have been much higher. Photograph (right) shows Len and Karen at Archer Point today. MEANWHILE, Warren Witt, Hutchies’ client on a project in Main Street, Kangaroo Point, unearthed photos of his father, Fred Witt, working on a homestead built at Wyandra by Hutchies in 1956 (pictured left).
The massive 10,000 square metre house was built for the Laws family. • • • ANYONE with memories or old photographs to share should contact Nicole on (07) 3335 5048 or email (njones@ hutchinsonbuilders.com.au).
Construction cements uni’s role
NEW South Wales Premier, Kristina Keneally, chatted with Hutchies’ team members when she made an inspection tour of the $427 million redevelopment and expansion of the University of Technology Sydney campus at Broadway. The plan, which is expected to create 500 construction jobs and 40 ongoing staff jobs, will provide additional floor space for educational, retail, cultural and sporting use and
accommodation for 720 students. Ms Keneally told team members that their work would cement the University of Technology’s role as a key educational, medical, research and technology centre. “The student accommodation will meet the needs of the increasing student population, but importantly, it also will reduce demand for rental housing in the local area and boost affordability,” she said.
WORK on the west wing of the Sunnymeade Nursing Home, Caboolture, is proceeding well with the recent installation of stormwater drainage. Shown at work are Chris Waldron, Joe Zemek, Jake Bonsey and Warwick Ashton.
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Significant site caters for indigenous women HUTCHIES’ Cairns team is nearing completion of a project that has great significance for indigenous women. The Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan project at Edmonton was designed to cater for the needs of indigenous mothers-to-be and was built by a team that included four indigenous women trainees. Shantel Weare, Dianne Geia, Cheynoah Eagleday and Simone Talty have been working on the site since its inception and have received training to achieve a Certificate II in Construction through a partnership between Hutchies and the Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE and Job Find agencies. The trainees were given a wide exposure to various trades on site and completed their studies using the Hutchies’ task-based training program. It is especially designed for apprentices and trainees with the flexibility to meet the needs of the site. One of the trainees, Cheynoah Eagleday, said the women enjoyed being on the project and now wanted to go on and achieve their trade certificate as soon as possible. The Cairns’ Team Leader, Paul de Jong, thanked the trainees for their dedication to the job and wished them well in the future. “We are keen to do more of this in the future and it was a credit to all the parties involved and how they worked together,” he said.
Hutchies’ trainers are heavily involved with a number of teams throughout the company developing training strategies to meet the local needs. Hutchies thanks the design and consultant team for their contribution to the success of this project including Studio Mango Architects, Fisher Buttrose Architects, CMG Engineers, WSP Lincolne Scott, Gilboy Hydraulic Solutions, Arup, and Taylor Cullity Lethlean.
Indigenous trainees are shown here receiving their TAFE certificates and special Hutchies’ certificates and gift bags. Left to right: Alan Waldron, Tom O’Leary, Kerry Biondi, Shantel Weare, Dianne Geia, Cheynoah Eagleday, Rod Willie, David Ahboo, Niels Ogle, Andrew Charnley. Front: Julie Sladek, Paul de Jong.
Historic Hobart waterfront make-over
HUTCHIES is involved in the greatest refurbishment the Hobart waterfront has seen in decades. Premier of Tasmania, David Bartlett, turned the first sod on Stage One of the two-stage construction program for the Princes
Wharf Number 1 Shed redevelopment valued at $15 million. Mr Bartlett announced that, as the contractor, Hutchies would work on the site almost seven days a week to ensure public events were not interrupted.
Stage One of construction is due to finish in October. The shed will have a new, revitalised look in time for summer events like the arrival of the Sydney to Hobart race yachts, the Taste Festival and the Australian Wooden Boat Festival.
LEFT: Tasmania Premier, David Bartlett, and Hutchies’ Project Manager, Francois Pousson, front the media at the launch of Hobart’s Princes Wharf Shed Number 1 renewal project.
The forecourt will also host a program of events, encouraging the community to use the space. Mr Bartlett said the Shed’s renewal was a significant milestone in the revitalisation of Hobart’s historic waterfront.
CFMEU farewell duo Longtime stalwarts of the CFMEU, Albert Littler and Martin Kingham, were honoured with a farewell lunch at the Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne earlier this year.
Industry Awards give recognition to Hutchies’ professional excellence HUTCHIES’ University of Queensland Health Sciences Building project was a winner in the AIB 2010 Queensland Professional Excellence in Building Awards in the category of Commercial Constructions $10 million to $50 million. The $21.6 million project involved the demolition, reconstruction and refurbishment of the 11-storey building within the busy confines of the Royal Brisbane Hospital precinct • • • REGIONAL architecture dominated the recent Australian Institute of Architecture’s state awards – with projects outside Brisbane claiming 26 of this year’s 47 top awards and commendations, including seven of the state’s 10 best new public projects and four of the state’s six best new urban design projects. Scott Hutchinson presented seven of the awards at the gala evening. All state award winners are now in conten-
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Shown at the presentation on the awards night are (L-R) Patrick Knight, Queensland AIB President; Kim Wishart, University of Queensland; Robert Yates, of Hutchies; and Patrick Toomey, National AIB President.
tion for the 2010 National Architecture Awards to be announced on October 28. • • • THE topical theme for the 2010 annual Brisbane Regional Architecture Awards was ‘Stimulus Package’.
A Commendation was awarded to the Buchan Group for Enoggera State School resource centre. The design and construct project was a departure from standard school buildings to give a contemporary feel, but, at the same time, to complement existing buildings by incorporating some of their design elements. The citation said the project was an outstanding effort by all of the team, including Hutches, who not only delivered an impressive architectural design, but delivered the project on time and under budget. Enoggera’s Resource Centre will contribute strongly to the school and local community over many years to come. Congratulations again to the Buchan Group team of Alex Leese and Anne Rigby and the Hutchies’ team of Mark Stanley, James Loveday and Rick Knapp.
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New Melbourne store flies the flag for Coles COLES has unveiled its latest flagship with the opening last month of its new Tooronga store. The new Hutchies-built store replaces the original Coles Tooronga, which operated on the Toorak Road site for more than 40 years. Featuring new concepts in supermarket retailing, the 4000 sqm state-of-the-art store will offer top quality fresh food, local produce and an open market-style layout for a more convenient shopping experience. Coles Tooronga, on the corner of Toorak and Tooronga Roads, Glen As part of the opening celebrations, GJ Coles family members, Donald Iris, will be open 6am to midnight, Coles and Jan Barry, took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony with seven days a week. Coles managing director, Ian McLeod (pictured right).
Fringe benefit
Patrick Bishopp shows that catching crabs on the job can be one of the fringe benefits to be had when working in a remote site like Paradise Point on the Gold Coast.
A close shave Salvos on a winner at charity race night for state’s Top 30 fundraisers THE Hutchinson Builders Charity Race Night at Harold Park was billed as a Black Tie Extravaganza and the Construction Industry Event of the Year. And the show did not disappoint! Almost 700 clients, contractors, consultants, suppliers and team members attended and helped raise close to $50,000 for the Salvation Army’s Oasis Youth Support Services. The fundraising evening supported the Francis Street accommodation project, located directly behind Hutchies’ Residences project on Hyde Park. Francis Street provides a stable and secure living environment for young people and onsite case workers, who have endured noisy demolition activities during the past six months without complaint. Hutchies’ Andrew Gulliford thanked everyone who supported the event. “When we reconciled all the contributions, our regional manager, Brian Hood, was able to present a cheque for almost $50,000 to a very appreciative Salvation Army Oasis Youth Support Network. “We hope to make this an annual event and look forward to your support in future years,” he said Michelle Bryant, general manager, Oasis Youth Support Network, delivered a heartfelt thankyou to the organisers and supporters of the event.
“We really appreciate the tremendous effort in pulling together such a great night and, of course, for the most generous support of Oasis,” Michelle said. “Thankyou to everyone who helped to make the night such a wonderful success.” Scott Hutchinson said he was blown away by the event which he described as “brilliant”. “It was an eye-opener to see the scale of the event and how many companies participated,” said Scott. “It was a credit to all those involved. The vibe and goodwill towards Hutchies on the night was exceptional. “I was congratulated all night and people were really proud to be working with us. It was a pleasure to be there.”
Broadcasters salute Russ Tyson ONE of Queensland’s early television and radio personalities, Russ Tyson, recently celebrated his 90th birthday and was saluted by the broadcasting industry for his groundbreaking contributions. Russ became a household name with his popular breakfast show on radio from 1948
to 1966 and he was the first person to appear on ABC television in Queensland. Hutchies joined in offering congratulations for a job well done and best wishes for the future. Russ’s son, Steve, is a valued client and his grandson, Shane, is a valued team member.
Media personalities (L-R) Andrew Lofthouse, Rod Young, Bruce Paige and Ron Brady salute veteran broadcaster, Russ Tyson, on his 90th birthday.
WHEN the State’s Top 30 fundraisers for World’s Greatest Shave 2010 was announced, Cheryl Stark, from Hutchies’ Little Beach, accepted the awards received on behalf of the Hutchies’ team members who contributed to the fundraising effort. Many guys shaved their heads for sponsorship and others shaved and coloured their heads on the day. Hutchies was generously supported by subcontractors and suppliers and, through their help, more than $25,000 was raised on site. The amount doubled with the promised dollar-for-dollar support from Hutchies, making the final donation amount to more than $50,000. Cheryl said the effort proved that Hutchies was really just one large family and, like all families, always there for one another. “It was an honour to be part of the family that was able to help raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation so that they can fund free services to support patients and families living with leukaemia and other related blood disorders and also to raise funds for blood cancer research,” she said. This year’s fundraising efforts will help with much needed accommodation facilities in Townsville as well as providing ongoing support services to patients with Leukaemia. Hutchies’ fundraising efforts not only put it in the State’s Top 30, but also in the National Top 30 Fund Raisers. Well done everyone!
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Football club goes into extra time Scott Hutchinson with Bill and Rhonda Winterbottom at the centenary celebrations. Loyal Yeronga Club member, Bill Winterbottom, not only played for his club in the 1960s, he was also Hutchies’ first Constructor of the Year in 1988. THE Yeronga South Brisbane Football Club, with support from Hutchies, recently celebrated 100 years of district football with a dinner at the Brisbane Convention Centre. Representing 100 years since the formation and inaugural premiership of the South Brisbane Football
Club, the members and supporters recognised the achievements of the Yeronga and South Brisbane clubs over the period. After a big night, supporters attended a Recovery Day at South Brisbane District Cricket Club, Fairfield, to finish off a major milestone in the club’s history.
Hutchies-built Quay West Resort and Spa at Noosa Heads is open for business. The luxurious 78-unit complex, just minutes from bustling Hastings Street, is set adjacent to the tranquil Weyba Creek Conservation Park. As well as the large heated lagoon style white sand pool, the resort’s self-contained apartments are complemented with a bar, cafe, restaurant, gym, kids’ club and day spa.
Long ride from the Red Heart
FEEDBACK HUTCHIES has been congratulated for the $25 million rehabilitation of the University of Queensland’s Health Sciences Building at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital Herston Campus... “The on site team led by Project Managers, Rob Yates and Lindsay Low, and Site Manager, Scott MacGregor, managed the high profile site in the heart of the RBWH Campus with aplomb to deliver the project in a timely manner within the University’s budgetary constraints. The Hutchinson team clearly demonstrated their experience in managing highly complex rehabilitation projects. Their quality control procedures, prompt response times and client liaison skills were highlights of the company’s performance on this project. Hutchinson Builders are to be commended for the pivotal role they played in procuring this project for the University. Kim Wishart, Construction Project Manager, Property and Facilities Division, University of Queensland.
• • • “I have just had a walk around the all but completed Rockhampton Grammar School Multi Purpose Primary Hall.
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I would like to congratulate you and your team on an excellent result. We have been very pleased with the performance of Hutchinson Builders on the project, so could you please pass on our thanks, as well as the thanks from The Rockhampton Grammar School, to your project team. This building is a great new facility for the school and will provide significant opportunity for enhancement of school programs. We will look forward to any opportunities to work with you again. Russell Girle, Managing Director, Thomson Adsett (Rockhampton).
ABOVE: Uluru to Brisbane riders were (L-R) Dave Moran, Scott Griffin, Alex Harper and Dave Bull. BELOW: On the move with a B-double road train. HUTCHIES helped a team of cyclists research. ride from Uluru to Brisbane in Stops along the way included support of Rotary International’s Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Mt Outback Mental Health program. Isa, McKinlay, Winton, Longreach, David Bull, Alex Harper, Scott Blackall, Augathella, Mitchell, ChinGriffin and David Moran did the ride. chilla, Toowoomba and Brisbane. Hutchies’ task was the easy part – provide a Toyota Prado as a support vehicle, towing a trailer packed with their food, water, camping gear, clothing, spare tubes, tires and bikes. The 3441 km ride was accomplished in just under three weeks, raising funds for mental health
Back to school for safety message
• • • “LAST evening a group of Holy Spirit Bethlehem residents and their families attended an information session on the building programme and we would like to thank Hutchinson Builders for Brodie’s attendance. He gave an excellent presentation, engaged very well with the audience and represented your company with pride and enthusiasm. Pam Fielding, Director of Care & Operations, Holy Spirit Care Services.
Kent ... how the students saw him.
KENT Beavon, Hutchies’ site manager from the Cairns Base Hospital job, went back to school to teach preschool students the importance of planning and safety before starting any project. Kent demonstrated the importance of safety on site by dressing a teacher and one of the students in Hutchies’ Safety Gear. In return, the kids drew a picture of Kent dressed in his Hutchies’ gear.
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TO workmates and friends at Hutchies, James King, 57, who passed away July 27 after a long struggle with Motor Neurone Disease, was known simply as Jimmy – a loyal, hard worker. Jimmy, a happy, likeable and interesting character, also had many friends and family outside the Hutchies’ circle to whom he was known as Jim, Kingy, Bridley the Fire Fighter, King Woosher, Pa and Papa. In a fitting farewell, friends and relatives said goodbye to Jimmy in the Public Bar of the Hervey Bay Hotel. Jimmy leaves behind his beautiful wife Gail, daughters Penny and Sally, son-in-law Glen, grandchildren Cain, Summer and Juke.
Top shelf facilities at Cooroy Library DESIGNED as a centrepiece to the Mill Place precinct, Cooroy’s new $6.5M library is a state-of-theart facility. The library was built with many sustainable design elements, including a grass covered earth roof which helps in stabilising temperatures and reducing heating needs. It has facilities for toddlers, teens and adults, such as a children’s discovery area with padded outdoor courtyard; toy library; group study room; parents’ room; community lounge with entertainment unit and space for 1000 DVDs and CDs; young adult area for teens, with Xbox and Playstation consoles; sunken outdoor courtyard; fully glassed “peaceful lounge”; computer training room with after hours access for community and commercial groups; study room; public meeting rooms; roof
garden for public events; and access to fast broadband. Project Superintendent, Peter Thompsett, said that in his 35 years of experience, “this was perhaps the best managed construction
Scaffold record keeps climbing Very high five for kids
Light work at Wyreema
Hutchies’ bobcat on the job. MANY hands, teamwork and a bobcat made light work at a recent working bee at the Wyreema State School in Toowoomba. The school’s P&C provided a sausage sizzle for the volunteers, Hutchies supplied the bobcat and truck, the Wyreema store donated ice and Wagners delivered sand for a new long-jump pit. As well as the new pit, volunteers tidied the gardens, cleaned the tennis court, painted chairs, applied non-slip step treads, spread soil and mulch, and carried out general maintenance.
project with which I have been professionally involved.” Hutchies’ Noosaville team on the project included Matt Leeke, David Silk, Pat Boutken, Stewart Hargreaves and Michael Michell.
Scaffold members are (from left) Daniel Dickinson, Graham Grosser, Caroline Mullins, Trent Scrivener, Brad Sleeman (front)), Lloyd Griggs, Michael Petracca (front), Lambrose Hantzaras, Michael Williams and Sam Elias. HUTCHIES’ Scaffold Department has made its 5000th delivery. To celebrate the milestone, scaffolding hosted a celebratory barbecue on its College Street site in Sydney. Since its inception in 2004, the Scaffold Department has serviced almost 300 Hutchies’ sites. During that time, 3,250,000 components – the equivalent of 1,500 semi-trailer loads – have been delivered to site with a total weight of 30,000 tonne. If all the scaffold that has been delivered to site was laid end to
end, it would stretch between Brisbane and Singapore.
HUTCHIES’ Sunshine Coast team, along with subcontractors and suppliers, threw support behind the ‘Give me five for Kids’ campaign run by the local radio station Mix FM. Together they were able to raise almost $1,000 on site, and Hutchies’ Maroochydore office matched the amount on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Team leader, Mick Crocker, said that, on behalf of all the workers and the members of the Sunshine Coast Maroochydore team, it gave him great pleasure to give $2,000 to the ‘Give me five for Kids’ campaign. Mick said helping kids at Nambour Hospital was a great cause and an investment in the future.
Top marks for school work FORMER Federal Member for Brisbane, Arch Bevis, gave Hutchies top marks for its work on the Enoggera State School Resource Centre. During the official opening, Mr Bevis said he had been to many openings in recent months, but wanted to make special mention of the way Hutchies approached
its BER school projects. Mr Bevis said Hutchies’ commitment to achieving the best outcomes for its school projects, and its willingness to go the extra mile for the schools, was of particular note. “You have developed a reputation for this commitment, so well done Hutchinsons,” he said.
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YEPPOON STATE HIGH SCHOOL Job Value: $1,357,000 Job Description: Extension of the Science and Language Building under the BER program. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Administrator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical/Mechanical Firm: . . . . Hydraulics Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Crocker Cameron O’May Jarod Dingle Lyle Ellis Greg Bengtson Core Architects Barlow Gregg VDM Ashburner Francis Construction Hydraulics
NELSON STREET HOUSING Job Value: $3.9 M Job Description: Three-storey, 21 onebedroom social housing unit complex. Units are a variety of adaptable and semi-adaptable units. The masonry and suspended slab construction includes a lift and 14-space carpark. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct/Civil Engineering Firm: . .
Paul Hart Rob Yates Andrew Peters Peter Barnett Cody Harris Steve Kourevelis Idearchitecture Alliance Design Group
MOONEY STREET UNITS Job Value: $3.2M Job Description: Project is 18 social housing units set out over six two-storey buildings completed with carports and external works. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct/Civil Engineering Firm: . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Landscape Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Pierre Kessler Alan Hoult Nick Gubbin Idearchitecture ADG Consulting ADG Consulting RPS Group
TOWNSVILLE RSL Job Value: $347,211 Job Description: The stage five modernisation comprising refurbishment of the coffee shop, atrium bar and dance floor, as well as ground floor toilets six and seven. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Mark Phillips David Christoffersen Kody Blackburn David Balson Project Leaders
GRACE LUTHERAN COLLEGE Job Value: $1,142,099 Job Description: New multi-storey classrooms and refurbishment of existing classroom. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineer Firm: . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Crocker Seth Dunn Joel Byrne Alan Piper Parups Waring Architects Bligh Tanner Kay Associates Ashburner Francis
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
FITZROY STREET, ALLENSTOWN Job Value: $2,166,229 Job Description: Project is a block of 10 twobedroom units. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct/Civil Engineering Firm: . . Electrical/Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . Landscape Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dave Silk Michael Michell Idearchitecture ADG Structural Engineers ADG Consultants RPS Australia East
OXLEY AVENUE, REDCLIFFE Job Value: $1,830,737 Job Description: Ten two-bedroom apartments at 446 Oxley Avenue. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dave Silk Leo Deboer Michael Michell Heathwood Cardillo Wilson Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lowenstein & Stumpo Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steve Paul & Partners Landscape Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . David Kearney & Associates
CHARLEVILLE HOSPITAL Job Value: $873,000 Job Description: Two pathology laboratory building modules on screw piles separated by a breezeway deck module Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Modular Foreman: . . . Hutchies’ Site manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cadet Administrator: .
James Loveday Mark Stanley Chris Hildebrandt Carmelo Ucchino James Greensill
Architect/Struct Engineer Firm: . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical / Mechanical Firm:. . . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
S2F ADG Engineers Davis Langdon S2F BRW Enterprises
LOWER KING STREET, CABOOLTURE Job Value: $4.8M Job Description: A 28-unit block consisting of 12 one-bedroom units and 16 two-bedroom units. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct/Civil Engineering Firm: . . Electrical/Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . Landscape Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dave Silk Bruno Evangelista Michael Mitchell Idearchitecture ADG Structural Engineers ADG Consultants RPS Australia
THE $220 million Victoria Towers, currently under construction in the heart of Southport on the Gold Coast, is aimed at the over-50s market. The apartments are priced from $400,000 to more than $1 million and sales have been strong.
ANDREW STREET, PIALBA
HERVEY BAY HOSPITAL
Job Value: $2.9M Job Description: A 14-unit development for the Department of Communities.
Job Value: $2.3M Job Description: New pathology building and car park facilities in the Hervey Bay Hospital precinct.
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Construction Mngr: . . Hutchies’ Site manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . StructCivil Engineering Firm: . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dave Smythe Scott Woods Bert Heitbaum Michael Mitchell Idearchitecture ADG Structural Engineers ADG Consultants
TAYLOR STREET, PIALBA Job Value: $2.7M Job Description: A 14-unit development for the Department of Communities.
Science and Language Building at the Yeppoon State High School.
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Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Construction Mngr: . . Hutchies’ Site manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct/Civil Engineering Firm: . .
Brad Miller Dave Smythe Scott Woods Bert Heitbaum Michael Mitchell Idearchitecture ADG Structural Engineers
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct/Civil Engineering Firm: . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dave Smythe Bert Heitbaum Patrick Boutkan Michael Mitchell Project Services Project Services Project Services Project Services
TORQUAY ROAD, SCARNESS Job Value: $2.6M Job Description: A 14-Unit development for the Department of Communities. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Construction Mngr: . . Hutchies’ Site manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct/Civil Engineering Firm: . .
Brad Miller Dave Smythe Scott Woods Bernie Freimuth Michael Mitchell Idearchitecture ADG Structural Engineers
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Extreme conditions for weather tower
The Weather Watch Radar Tower was trucked on semitrailers from Adelaide then assembled and raised on site.
HUTCHIES’ team members are dealing with some extreme conditions during construction of the new Weather Watch Radar Facility in the Defence Department’s High Range Training Area, near Townsville. The site is located about 30 kms from Townsville on Hervey’s Range Road and 15 kms inside the Defence Force’s live firing area. The site is accessed by two gates which must be locked at all times and a key has to
be picked up and returned every day to Range Control, which is a further 25 kms up Hervey’s Range Road. A round trip to Townsville is 110km. To add to those challenges, the road into the site is only single lane and makes the coming and going of transport a meticulously planned activity to avoid Army convoys of trucks, breakdown vehicles and armoured personnel carriers on the road.
Livin’ on the island CONSTRUCTION of the first private residence on Hayman Island is progressing ahead of schedule. Dealing with the logistics of building on an island while delivering premium quality for an award-wining architect make this a challenging project. Access to the actual site also has proven to be a challenge due to the existing terrain.
An airfield used to ferry troops and equipment also has to be negotiated. Under no circumstance are site workers ever allowed to leave the road, to prevent getting lost in dense scrub To complicate matters, all vehicles entering the site must first go through the de-seeder wash-down bay at Range Control, to ensure the noxious weed, Siam Weed, is not transferred into the area. Vehicles also are washed down after leaving the site.
Port of Airlie marina starts to take shape
The project consists of three modules including a pool pavilion/ loggia with extensive deck area to capture the expansive views of the northern islands of the Whitsundays. Hutchies’ team includes Russell Fryer (team leader), Anthony Prior (project manager), Robert Morrison (administrator) and Ivo Veliscek (site manager).
THE opening of the Port of Airlie marina has moved a step closer with final dredging of the facility in progress, after which sheet piles will be removed and it will be open to the sea. When the final dredging is complete, the Port of Airlie marina and access channel will have a minimum depth of three metres at the lowest tide. The marina is part of the $750 million Port of Airlie project being developed on 28ha of reclaimed land by Meridien. Port of Airlie will have five buildings sharing 365 apartments,
a 141-suite twin-building resort hotel, 15 waterfront homes, a tavern, a bus and ferry terminal, and the 289-berth marina, public boardwalk, 240m all-tide public beach and a heliport. The first apartment building, the three-level Boathouse Apartments with 56 units, is scheduled for completion by Hutchies next month along with retail facilities. Meridien development director John Warlow said the dredging program was being undertaken as early stages of marina berth construction were nearing completion.
Team building with paintball battle a blast MELBOURNE office chose to blast each other with paintballs as part of a colourful team building day. Two teams battled it out for the honours, with a couple of warriors putting their bodies on the line. Team Spence took the trophy, but it’s up for grabs again next year!
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TRAVELLING
UNDIES LEFT: Dean White shows off his whopper at the the Men’s Social Club Trip to Brunswick Heads. RIGHT: David Zhao and Justin Clark, Sydney CA and Project Engineer, on the Great Wall of China.
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SCOTT and Jack recently called in at the Juan Julio tequila factory in Mexico – home of Jack’s famous tequila. The boys sampled the latest batch and have approved its shipment to Australia. With them for the tasting is tequila maestro, Hernando.
Wilhelmina and Robert Morrison married at Eves on the River in Brisbane’s Teneriffe.
Glamour at Dracula’s
Hutchies’ Tweed team had a memorable night out at Dracula’s Restaurant on the Gold Coast, adding some colour and glamour to the usually scary venue.
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Golfers drive for medical trolleys ST Vincent’s Hospital spital in Toowoomba has six new resuscitation n trolleys – thanks to community support ort for the annual West Star Motors 2010 0 Charity Golf Day. y. A total of 240 golfers teed off at The Toowoomba Golf Club, raising $30,000 for new medical equipment. Each year the event raises money for equipment identified as being vital for patient care. Hutchies is a major sponsor of the day along with West Star Motors, The Good Guys, Bidvest and the AMP Foundation.
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Ellen Marie Rose-Diamond, new daughter for Rob and Jacqueline.
Noah Avetisoff born to Alex and Jessica, pictured here with doting Dad.
Peyton Louise Buckby, born to Dan and Sal. Lucas William Fryer born to Russell and Tracey.
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Harrison James Prior, born to Anthony and Shelley Prior, is shown with big brother, Lachlan.
Alfio Mangano, new son for Sam and Sonya, shown here with mum and sister Grace.
ashions on the Field HUTCHIES’ Brisbane Social Club Race Day at Doomben produced stunning results in the popular Fashions on the Field Competition. Winners on the day were Sam Miller, Marina Green and Catherine Maslen.
Benjamin Watson born to Joe and Sarah.
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On the bite...
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THE Men’s Weekend away camping and fishing at Brunswick Heads produced some great results with a good catch of fish brought to scale along with some construction ideas built not quite to scale.
Somerville House Golf Day
RIGHT: Building ... building ... building, always building! Paulo Alves Valente with his newly constructed beer ‘tower of terror’, just can’t help thinking about the job, even on a weekend fishing trip.
HUTCHIES helped the Somerville House 2010 Golf Day with a Hole Sponsorship. Hutchies’ team on the day included Will Houston; Joe Smith, Collaborative Construction Professionals; Hutchies’ Project Manager, Fernando Uribe; and Alan Smith.
Team members are shown in their home away from home.
Dee Why site workers with toys for charity.
Smoko on Saturdays
THE guys at Hutchies’ site in Dee Why have revived the tradition of the site barbecue and raffle at smoko on Saturdays. Money raised is donated to a
Scratch-its Great prizes to be won!
If your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
NOVEMBER 2010
Undies go down with style THE bravest pair of Hutchies’ Undies belongs to Michael Martin, site engineer for Ports North, who put his Undies to the test during a recent bungy jump in Cairns. Michael is currently working as the site engineer on Hutchies’ $8 million Cairns Cruiser Liner Terminal project with site manager, Darryl Knight. Michael described his bungy jump as exhilarating. “I am pleased to have set a new world record with the first bungy jump for Hutchies’ Undies,” he said. For more far flung adventures with Hutchies Undies turn to Page 10.
Budgie Smugglers Exposed – Page 2
Expansion in southern capitals HUTCHIES’ Sydney and Melbourne offices are in expansion mode to deal with an influx of work in the southern capitals. Sydney is extending its existing premises, which were bought several years ago, and Melbourne has purchased a building which is undergoing extensive refurbishment. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said Hutchies’ interstate expansion had been an organic process, with the company following its clients
into new territory and establishing offices when and where necessary. “Extension of the network was a natural progression to deal with the growth of work in the southern ABOVE: In Melbourne Hutchies’ new fully owned premises are in Cecil Street, South Melbourne. LEFT: In Sydney Hutchies’ existing premises are being expanded.
states, but the Sydney and Melbourne offices have expanded and prospered beyond our greatest expectations,” Scott said. “Now a sizeable portion of our work is in Australia’s two largest cities and that is where our focus lies for the foreseeable time ahead.” The new Melbourne premises are in Cecil Street, South Melbourne – the heart of the city’s construction zone – with the Victorian team scheduled to move in by the end of the year. Hutchies’ Melbourne office is a two-storey building, with offices upstairs and parking for 20 vehicles at street level, occupying a 500 square metre site in a fashionable part of South Melbourne.
Peter Smith, of Lambert & Smith Architects, who designed Hutchies’ Toowong headquarters, said the Melbourne office was being refurbished in line with Hutchies’ open plan formula. “Work has been staged to conform with the approval process,” Peter said. “Hutchies’ team should move in before Christmas with the carpark being expanded to 35 places in the New Year. “The building is in a fashionable area right next door to a ‘night club’ – the perfect location for a brash out of town builder.” Hutchies’ Sydney premises are in Dunning Avenue, Rosebery – a handy location between the airport and the city. The offices were purchased five years ago and had been used previously as a tractor factory and, later, a pillow factory. The existing first floor is being extended to occupy the full 500 square metres of the first level of the site with parking downstairs.
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Budgie smugglers exposed A LITTLE dicky bird has informed Hutchies’ Truth that a sweeping cultural change is underway at Hutchies. Hutchies’ Undies will tio on to soon have a welcome addition its fashion range with the dition pre-release of the special edition centenary celebration Hutchies’ Budgies. The iconic swimmers, made fashionable by a prominent politician – no, not Julia Gillard – are known by many names, including budgie smugglers,, theer sluggers, DTs ... and many other monickers not suitable for a quality publication. Hutchies’ Budgies was launched at Hutchies’ end of year office celebrations, making their appearance in time for the Christmas/New Year beach season. The stylish and elegant swimmers will be available in four sizes – Finch, Budgie, Galah and Emu.
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Hutchies plans to ask Elle McPherson to visit offices and work sites to take measurements so a production order can be placed for pre-Christmas distribution. Be prepared to make a bold statement this Summer and stand out from the crowd in your Hutchies’ Budgies!
Work site linked to Brisbane’s bizarre robbery and murder WHILE Hutchies has been associated with Queensland’s history for almost 100 years, Shane Seaborne, of Wholesale Stair and Timber, has linked Hutchies’ current work site at 88 Main Street, Kangaroo Point, to a grisly part of Brisbane’s past. It is a fascinating story which started more than 160 years ago and continues today. In 1848, 88 Main Street was the site of the Bush Inn hotel where a timber getter called Cox was drinking heavily one night after being paid off for a big haul of cedar. Next morning, Cox’s dismembered body was found dumped down the well at the back of the hotel. His money had gone. The hotel cook was arrested, found guilty and hanged. Patrick Mayne, a penniless slaughterman, who had been drinking at the Bush Inn on the night Cox disappeared, later produced a large amount of money and opened a butcher shop in Queen Street. Over time, he grew to be one of the richest men in the colony with 1,000 acres of land in and around the CBD and was a foun-
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OVER the past 18 months, Hutchies has commenced 2,830 residential units/dwellings. For comparison purposes, at our peak during 2007, we projects and geographical had approximately 1,950 under spread makes us a favourite for construction. suppliers. While some of these 2,830 This provides us with great projects started not too far into buying power and, when the financial crisis, the majority underpinned by our reputahave come on line during what, tion for paying on time every we all know, has been a pretty time, produces a formula that difficult time to make anything continues to allow us to be super stack. competitive. These projects It’s beneficial all are spread across round for clients, a few sectors – Hutchies and all student accommoof the subbies and dation, over 50’s, suppliers we work traditional resiwith throughout Different approach Australia. dential units and resource sector In our early ... similar outcome.” accommodation. days, Hutchies Approximately half of these didn’t really have a strategy projects are in Queensland with to expand geographically. We the balance spread throughout simply followed our clients Sydney, Canberra, northern New and started offices where they South Wales and Melbourne. needed us. We don’t really think this Now, though, and particuperformance is a reflection larly as a result of the global of the good market, but more financial crisis, our strategy is about Hutchies’ flexibility and to be as geographically diverse preparedness to adjust to suit as possible and to operate in all economic conditions and to do segments of the marketplace. whatever it takes to look after Our response to the economic our people and their families, challenges we all face, has our clients and other key stakeresulted in new offices being holders in our business. established in Darwin, Mackay, Combined with the remainder Rockhampton, Moranbah, of our workbook in traditional Canberra and Hobart over the areas of our operation, we have past 12 months. 151 projects currently under Our Sydney and Melbourne construction and turnover in offices are exceeding all expec2010/2011 will be a little more tations and now account for a than $900M. sizable proportion of Hutchies’ We don’t place a great deal overall workbook. of emphasis on our turnover or The company’s future certainly size, but, when you think about lies in its capacity to service it, Harry Triguboff (Australia’s all states and territories from largest unit developer) probably our regional offices throughout has not produced this number Australia. of units over the same period in — Greg Quinn this market. Managing Director Our size, broad range of
Patrick Mayne ... from penniless slaughterman to wealthy land baron.
dation alderman of the Brisbane City Council. Later in life, Patrick Mayne became mentally disturbed and, before he died in 1865, he confessed to Cox’s vicious murder. His wife, Mary, deemed that their children, James and Mary Emelia, should never marry and risk passing on his madness. Instead, the siblings built Moorlands House on Coronation Drive, Toowong (now within The Wesley
Hospital grounds) and lived together in reclusive solitude. At the same time, they became generous benefactors, giving money wherever it was needed. Eventually, the Mayne property, which included a large parcel of land on the St Lucia reach of the
river, passed to the University of Queensland and, today, the legacy of the Mayne real estate empire continues to provide the University with an annual income. In 1972, Mayne Hall was opened at the University of Queensland in honour of the Mayne family.
›› If anyone has photos or information which can be used in Hutchies’ Centenary Celebrations in 2012 please contact Nicole at Hutchies or by email (NJones@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au)
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Local involvement helps win grand project Jack joins Hall of Fame JACK Hutchinson son has been inducted into nd the Queensland ers Business Leaders Hall of Fame. Other individual inductees for 2010 include Kate Mary Smith (1847 – 1932), founder of K.M. Smith Funeral Directors; Graham Turner, Flight Centre managing director and co-founder; and The Hon James Tyson MLC (1819 – 1898), Australia’s first millionaire who found wealth droving cattle to the Bendigo goldfields and butchering meat for miners. Launched last year, the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame provides recognition to those who have made a significant contribution to Queensland’s business achievements. Each year a number of business leaders and/or businesses, from past and present, are nominated by the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame Governing Committee. Congratulations Jack.
HUTCHIES’ strong presence in the Sunshine Coast community was a deciding factor in the company winning the contract to build the new $10 million grandstand at Stockland Park in Kawana. Expected to be finished in June next year – about a decade after it was originally conceived – the facility will include undercover seating for 1050 people. The stand will be the centrepiece of a 12,500 seat stadium which has been planned for the site with funding provided by the Federal Government and Sunshine Coast Council. Councillor Keryn Jones said it had been a big task to pull the project together within the $10 million budget. “But the result is evident in the design and procurement of the project, including the awarding of the tender to Hutchinson Builders, who have a strong local presence,” Cr Jones said. “This grandstand will be the first building block – the heart of the future stadium – which can be expanded upon as needs grow and funds permit.” Since the playing surface at the stadium site was completed three
Celebration for commencement of new Sunshine Coast stadium grandstand (from left) Brad Miller; Mayor Bob Abbot; Scott Hutchinson; Mike Michell, project manager; and Will Marcus, project architect. years ago, spectators and teams based at Stockland Park have had temporary facilities, including demountable dressing rooms, rickety grandstands, outdoor toilets and a covered corporate area. Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot said he was delighted the project
was finally underway. “This is something worth celebrating,” he said. “The new grandstand will provide a huge boost to a wide range of sporting and community events and also will provide a whole new experience for spectators.”
Bright outlook for Vision Australia IT was smiles all round for guests who joined Dr Kevin Murfitt and the Board of Vision Australia for the official opening of the new Hutchies-built leading edge centre in Coorparoo, Brisbane. The centre will bring an expanded range of services to Queenslanders
Sydney student tower nears milestone ONE of Hutchies’ major projects in New South Wales, the 21-level student housing tower for the University of Technology Sydney, is approaching a key milestone, with completion of all concrete structural work due by December. Hutchies’ onsite crane has jumped to the highest level required for completion of the tower. Throughout the project, a major concern has been the impact of construction noise levels and inconvenience for UTS’s neighbours, including the ABC, TAFE and adjacent residential apartments. The most disruptive works, wherever possible, have taken place on Saturdays. An additional upgrade in health and safety standards in an existing neighbouring building also has been disruptive for staff and students. Those activities with the most impact were scheduled during semester breaks and evenings. With completion of the 13-level tower above the new and existing podium, the 720 student bed housing complex, spread over 19,200m2, will resolve the long standing lack of on campus accommodation.
who are blind or have low vision,” said Mr Gerard Menses, CEO. Vision Australia’s Coorparoo centre was officially opened by Andrew Fraser MP, Queensland Treasurer and Minister for Employment and Economic Development. The 3,800m2 site was chosen for its proximity to a proposed major transport hub as well as shops, hospitals and community amenities. The lower level of the two-storey building has a children’s therapy area plus a community centre. Other features include a kitchen for independent living skills training and an undercover dog run.
At the centre’s official opening are Jacky Tupangaia and Rowan, the seeing-eye dog; Cheryl Pascual, from Blind Citizens Australia; and Karen Knight, from Vision Australia.
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Traditional celebration for high tech unit HUTCHIES’ completion and hand-over of the Mookai Rosie Bi-Bayan project in Cairns was reason for a traditional celebration in the local community. The Mookai Rosie Hostel is designed to cater for the needs of indigenous mothers-to-be and was built by a team that included four indigenous women trainees.
Traditional dancers are (standing from left) Shane Singleton, Damien Schrieber, Joseph Schrieber, Nathan Schrieber and (front) Radyne Tanna.
Emergency centre speeding ahead
Mr Schwarten and Greg Quinn during a tour of the new Queensland Emergency Operations Centre at Kedron in Brisbane.
THE Minister for Public Works and Information and Communication Technology, The Honorable Robert Schwarten MP, enjoyed a casual barbecue lunch and a chat with site workers during an inspection tour on progress of construction of the new Queensland Emergency Operations Centre at Kedron in Brisbane. On arrival at site, Mr Schwarten was issued with a helmet and hi-vis vest and given a safety briefing, before walking through the buildings under construction. Hutchies’ managing director, Greg
Quinn, escorted Mr Schwarten during his inspection of the high profile government project. The Minister’s walk through also was attended by Gerard Lawler (QAS), Lloyd Goves (project superintendent), Mark Jones (project architect) as well as John Berlese, John Smith, Edan Hawley and Ron Pearse. The site team organised an informal barbecue lunch for the official party and workers. Mr Schwarten indicated he was impressed with the building and the level of fitout and finishes.
Visitors flock to open house Stephanie nails it in the safety stakes
At the launch of Brisbane Open House were Philip Follent, Queensland Government Architect, and the event’s inaugural patron, Her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley AO, Governor of Queensland. PHOTO: Sandman Photography. SUCCESS of the inaugural Brisbane Open House Day, organised by the State Government in October, has resulted in the event doubling in size to two days next year. Philip Follent, Queensland Government Architect, said the event was an overwhelming success with more than 12,000 visits to 20 heritage-listed buildings. He said, from feedback to the
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Brisbane Open Day Committee, it was felt there was far too much for visitors to see in a single day. Philip said the event was not possible without the support of many organisations and the organising committee was indebted to Hutchies for its contribution. He said planning was underway for Brisbane Open House 2011, with the proposed dates of October 2 and 3.
STEPHANIE Revas, a labourer for National Air, won the monthly safety award at the Cairns Holy Spirit – Stage One project. She won the award for her attention to detail with regards to safety, in particular, her correct use of ladders and commitment to the wearing of safety apparel. Hutchies’ Cairns has monthly safety awards to recognise individuals on site who show a high level of dedication and awareness of safety.
Stephanie is pictured receiving her bag of prizes from Hutchies’ Shawn Clarke and seems particularly pleased with her Hutchies’ g-string.
Tassie turnout for top QMBA awards HUTCHIES’ Tassie team turned out to support the Master Builders Awards night. Shown enjoying the evening are (from left, back) Darrel Slyp, Mick Connolly, Scott Hutchinson, Geoff Newton, Bree Hoek and Richard Chalmers; and (from left, front) Tui Gilbert, Kerry Crosswell, Kane Herlihy and Jason Turner.
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View of the completed Laurus Wing of Ursula Hall at the ANU.
Professor Ian Chubb AC, ViceChancellor of ANU, and Hutchies’ Colin Dawking who has worked on all stages of the accommodation project.
Unique ANU student housing stacks up AUSTRALIA’S first medium-rise, modular accommodation for students has been officially opened at the Australian National University in Canberra. The Hutchies-built Laurus Wing of Ursula Hall will provide purpose-built accommodation for 213 students. Speaking at the official opening ANU ViceChancellor Professor Ian Chubb said the university had taken an innovative approach to building modular units that catered specifically to student needs. “A unique aspect of Laurus Wing is the modular
design and construction.,” he said. “The 158 studio, 24 one-bedroom, and seven accessible apartments were purpose-built for rapid assembly here in Canberra.” The sustainable Laurus Wing also captures and reuses rainwater and uses grey water recycling for toilet flushing and each unit is built to keep heating and cooling to a minimum. Earlier this year, Laurus Wing won the sustainable buildings and gardens award in the 2010 Keep Australia Beautiful, ACT Sustainable Cities Awards.
HUTCHIES was a State Sponsor of the 2010 Queensland Architectural Awards which produced a record 230 entries. Associate Professor Peter Skinner, AIA Queensland Chapter President, said the awards delivered a remarkably high standard of work throughout the state. “With 132 project entries in the Brisbane region, 37 regional commendations moved forward to the state awards in Brisbane,” Professor Skinner said. “Of theses, 21 projects received either a state award or named award and became eligible for entry in the national awards. Visit www.architecture.com. au/awards for more information.
Maroochydore stars shine on awards night HUTCHIES scored three prizes at the recent QMBA Awards night on the Sunshine Coast. Hutchies’ team received recognition for Commercial Buildings (Office Accommodation) up to $4 million – ‘Marquesas’ Peregian Beach; Innovation in Workplace Health and Safety; and Innovation in Environmental Management – Government Office Building, Maroochydore.
Hutchies’ celebration at QMBA Awards on the Sunshine Coast.
Bullseye for Target HUTCHIES’ Cairns office achieved a perfect score with the recent handover of the new fit-out of Target, at Port Village, Port Douglas. Hutchies’ Cairns thanks all the subcontractors, suppliers and consultants involved in making the hand-over dates possible. Congratulations also Glenn Skaraiev, of Hutchies’ Cairns office, at the opening with Dave Smart from Kator Pty Ltd, to Steve Dowling and the team at Kator. who flew in from Brisbane for the event.
Bruce kicks unexpected goal at AFL awards HUTCHIES’ client, Bruce Johnson, was one of the lucky ones who attended the 2010 AFL Brownlow Medal Awards, where a bonus on the glamorous night was to rub shoulders with Dr Geoffrey Edelsten’s new wife, Brynne Gordon – 25-year-old fitness instructor from California who the good doctor married in November last year. We are glad Bruce went (that’s him in the background) because it gave us an excuse to publish Brynne’s photo. Keep up the talent scout work Bruce and book your ticket for next year.
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Shown at the awards are (L-R) Sandy Young, Merri Young, Anthony MacSweeney, Tania MacSweeney, Luke Petersen, Susan Tullipan and Peter Singleton. HUTCHIES’ Cairns team won recognition in the Far North Queensland Housing and Construction Awards in two categories. They were: Health and Education Facilities $4 to $15 million – Cairns North Community Health Centre Stage 1; and Lifestyle Housing for Seniors $8 to $30 million – RSL Farnorha Aged Care Stage 2.
Vikings lust for knowledge
Rob Mahoney and Jane White with the Chinese construction team.
Hospital helideck touches down HUTCHIES’ site foreman, Rob Mahony, and contract administrator, Jane White, recently visited China where they inspected a helideck before it was shipped to Australia for their Thursday Island Hospital project. The visit involved three days at the factory in Taishan, Guang Dong Province, to complete checks on the aluminium structure. After inspection, the helideck was dismantled and packed into
containers for shipment to Australia. Situated partially over the sea on the Thursday Island Hospital grounds, the helideck comprises of an aluminium deck sitting on 20 concrete columns with pad footings which include 80 rock anchors. The helideck, 23m by 27m with 2m safety nets around the perimeter, also has an integrated fire fighting system. The client is Queensland Health through Project Services.
Jake makes his mark
Hutchies’ Danish invaders were quick to adopt the Aussie way of life and are shown here wading ashore at Fraser Island armed with beer and Hutchies’ Undies. They are (from left) Thomas Gilhoj Lundsgaard, Lars Skjodt Gregersen Gelbrovej, Peter Lundsgaard and Johnny Grua Hansen Norrefennen. VIKINGS were a formidable lot ... known to sail to many countries during the early times armed with axes and swords, but they never made it this far south. Some contemporary Danes recently landed on our shores, but this time they arrived armed with carpentry tools. And instead of thoughts of pillage and plunder, these ones are seeking knowledge of the Australian building industry. Thomas Gilhoj Lundsgaard, Lars Skjodt Gregersen Gelbrovej, Peter Lundsgaard and Johnny Grua Hansen Norrefennen are senior carpentry apprentices from Denmark, who are in Australia as part of an exchange tour to learn about best practices in building and construction. Naturally, they came to Hutchies.
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The visitors have been working alongside Hutchies’ apprentices on a number of Brisbane projects, including Buller Street and Sunnymeade, as well as the Gold Coast School of Construction. The Danes have had more exposure to conventional carpentry and shared their skills with Hutchies’ apprentices, while they learned a great deal about our commercial construction techniques. They said they were impressed with Hutchies’ Future Leaders program that provides the best apprentices with the skills to become supervisors, contract administrators and estimators within the organisation. When they weren’t busy on Hutchies’ sites, they took time out to take in other sights, including Fraser Island.
HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba apprentice, Jake Jones, was awarded School Based Apprentice of the Year for the State at the Queensland Training Awards in September. Hutchies’ Toowoomba manager, Robert Weymouth, said the achievement was a great honour for Jake and Hutchies as his employer. “Jake will now compete in the Australian Training Awards in Sydney with the opportunity to be named Australian School Based Apprentice of the Year.” Congratulations and well done, Jake.
Liz on a life saving mission BUILDING industry identity, Liz Pidgeon, volunteered to scale a tower in Brisbane to continue her good work for the Queensland Surf Life Saving Association. With help from sponsors, including Hutchies, Liz’s effort raised $12,000 for the cause. Liz thanked the community for its generous support. “I survived and managed to get down from the tower unscathed – no seagull droppings, no sunburn, no near drowning and I didn’t get blown away,” she said. “When you next go to the beach, think about the volunteers who freely give their time each summer to ensure we are kept safe and thank them for what they do.”
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Surfer Sam looking forward to a hospital break
Sam Ford has been released from the Gold Coast Hospital after almost a year.
HOME improvements are always exciting, but none more so than at the Ford household at Cabarita. Hutchies is helping with the home’s alterations and the installation of a lift means that Margaret and Michael Ford, who are part of the Hutchies’ Tweed team, will be able to have their son, Sam, visit on weekends. The teenage Cabarita surfer has spent almost a year in the Gold Coast Hospital recovering from brain injury after a bashing
in Coolangatta. Sam recently transferred to the Murwillumbah Hospital Rehabilitation Unit which is closer to home and from where he will be able to have weekend stays. Margaret said Sam was making positive progress each week. “Sam’s balance is improving and he is now weight bearing on his legs and is taking steps with assistance,” she said. “Speech and vision are a bit slow, but we are seeing improvements there as well.”
He has regained some movement in his arms and legs and can control his wheelchair. Sam has double vision and wore a patch over one eye, but, thanks to a $2000 donation from the Kingscliff Lions Club, he now has special glasses and no longer needs the patch. Margaret is confident Sam may do some walking in the New Year. “He will eventually walk. We just know it,” said Margaret. “Everything just takes time.”
Cooking up a cure SITE manager, Terry Bowden, organised a barbecue for Greg Thomas, Workplace Health and Safety Officer at Victoria Towers on the Gold Coast. Greg was recently diagnosed with prostrate cancer and needed hospital treatment. The generosity of Greg’s workmates raised $4,170 and Hutchies matched it dollar-fordollar to give a grand total of $8,340 for the operation. Photo shows Scott Hutchinson on site presenting a cheque to Greg.
Unauthorised visitors to site told to hop it
HUTCHIES’ Mount Stromlo team had some unusual visitors on site recently when two kangaroos and their joey arrived for a look around. The unauthorised visitors were told to hop it. Photos were taken of the site establishment work for the new modular stage being built for the Australian National University at Mount Stromlo.
CAN I convey our huge thanks for the opportunity to see what Hutchinsons’ ‘family’ is achieving with its students. We particularly noticed how switched on the students were, how well presented they were and they certainly gave us the strong sense they worked well as a team. They gave all the signs that they have the maturity and confidence of someone slightly older than they actually are and, if they keep going forward like this, they will have a fantastic future ahead of them. I noticed and could not help being impressed with how they got stuck into the work, coordinated themselves to the tasks and just got going. They certainly looked like they loved what they were doing. No doubt you guys will find it hard to let them go when their time is finished and they need to move on.
FEEDBACK In fact, the whole site was impressive and exposure to the level of onsite prefabrication of dwellings was another aspect we benefitted from seeing. As you already know, the aspect of prefabricated housing is set to expand in the next few years and, in terms of building standards, we are very interested in understanding what the issues might be and ensuring the training policy is appropriately matched to the licensing, if need be. Just want to finish off and say that all those lovely young people we met are certainly in good hands with you. They have a bright future ahead and Hutchinsons should feel rightly proud of the enormous commitment they have made to establishing this school. – Sharon Burton, Manager Industry Training Policy, Qld Building Services Authority
Bricks rebound in Brisbane’s CBD
THE project team of Donovan Hill Architects, Hutchinson Builders, Mozbiz and Sheehy & Partners won recognition with the AM60 project in Brisbane’s CBD in the Think Brick Commercial Awards. The design statement said the 23-level, high-rise commercial office tower, on the corner of Albert and Margaret Streets, reconciled market forces with the specific urban context of its corner address. “The major frontage is characterised by a slick and colourful glassy facade, which wraps around the corner into the minor street where tactile concrete and masonry elements give contrasting character and scale, as well as more substantial solar control. “A fragment of the tactility is an embellished masonry screen protecting four levels of glassskinned board rooms.” It was noted that Brisbane had few brick buildings remaining in its CBD.
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44 ANZAC AVE, TOOWOOMBA Job Value: $1,321,338 Job Description: Comprises nine twobedroom semi-adaptable and adaptable homes for social housing. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Hydraulics Engineer . . . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Martin Helisma Bob Tedford Jono Kings Ben Adams Plans By Design McVeigh Consultants McVeigh Consultants McVeigh Consultants Sigmars Electrical
BANGALOW PUBLIC SCHOOL Job Value: $1,331,998 Job Description: Construction of a communal hall and COLA and all associated works BER schools program. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Grant LeBoutiller Kruse Carter Luke Chapman Paul Hart Thomson Adsett Pat Twohill Designs Cozens Regan Williams Prove Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . LED Consultancy Services
BYRON BAY PUBLIC SCHOOL Job Value: $1,812,479 Job Description: The construction of a twostorey triple home base CDR library and all associated works BER school program. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engineers
Paul Hart Grant LeBoutiller Kruse Carter Mal Marcus Paul Hart Thomson Adsett Cardno Low & Hooke Cardno Low & Hooke MDA Consulting
“CAPRI”, GOLD COAST Job Value: $19,100,000 Job Description: Redevelopment of the shopping centre and business precinct on the Isle of Capri. Includes refurbishment of two existing buildings and construction of new underground basement carpark; new three-storey lobby; two new two-storey commercial, retail, retail food, medical buildings; one new market place and retail food building; various outdoor dining precincts including waterfront decks and boardwalks; and construction of above ground parking and all associated landscaping and specialist lighting. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Grant LeBoutiller Alan Pillay Mick Dodd Garry Smith Steven Kourevelis
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Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . BDA Architecture Structural Engineering Firm: . . . ADG Engineers Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Burehill VDM Consulting Engineers Client Representative: . . . . . . . . Orca Partners Project Management: . . . . . . . . Incoll Management Pty Ltd Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capri Enterprises Pty Ltd
COLES EXTENSION – YAMBA Job Value: $3,556,000 Job Description: Extension of existing Bi-LO Supermarket to become Coles and addition of new loading dock, bakery, deli and extra selling area. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Grant LeBoutiller Michael Osmond Luke Chapman Andrew Smith Steven Kourevelis ML Design Spinaze & Associates Spinaze & Associates Turner & Townsend DMA Professional Engineers
CLARENCE PLAINS CHILD & FAMILY CENTRE Job Value: $4,405,322 Job Description: Construction of new Child and Family Centre and renovation and extension to the existing neighbourhood house. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct/Civil/Elect Engineering: . .
Mick Connolly Michael White David Lawes Gordon Manson Darrel Slyp JAWS Architects JMG Engineers & Planners Landscaping: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue Small Landscape Architect
COLES REFURBISHMENT – BENDIGO Job Value: $1,300,000 Job Description: Internal alterations as part of national rebranding for Coles Supermarket. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Stojkovic Wyatt Kennedy John Hall Jeff Trewin James Flanagan Michael Carr Architect Pty Ltd Structural Engineering Firm: . . . David Novak & Assoc Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Davis Langdon
Artist’s impression of the Whitsundays’ Hayman Island beachfront
COLES REFURBISHMENT – BERWICK SOUTH Job Value: $1,600,000 Job Description: Internal alterations as part of national rebranding for Coles Supermarkets. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Stojkovic Wyatt Kennedy Simon Slater Dyllan Whaley James Flanagan Michael Carr Architect Pty Ltd Structural Engineering Firm: . . . David Novak & Assoc Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Davis Langdon
DARLING HEIGHTS PRIMARY SCHOOL Job Value: $2,700,000 Job Description: The construction of a 500m2 resource centre with a 130m2 covered outdoor area. The project also includes the extension of an existing multi-purpose hall to include a stage, dressing rooms, office areas, amenities/ changerooms, covered seating and storage rooms. The project is design & construct which commenced in June and is due for completion in December. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rob Weymouth Peter Lee Peter Lee Brett Washington Paul Bowe Ben Adams CKD Architects RMA Engineering RMA Engineering Ashburner Francis
DEAKIN POINT APARTMENTS – KANGAROO POINT Job Value: $651,981 Job Description: Erecting steel framed balconies to the seven-storey apartment building. Balconies will be clad with finishes to match existing. Decks tiled and new aluminium balustrades. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Greg Bernie Peter Richards Hebron Spry Whybird and partners H. Design
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY – STUDENT ACCOMMODATION Job Value: $34,471,647 Job Description: Design & construct of a four-bed student accommodation. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct./Civil Engineering Firm:. . Services Engineering Firm: . . . .
Michael Stojkovic Graham Spence Buds Beluli Cam Madden Tim Rogers Nettleton Tribe ADG Simpson-Kotzman
ELEMENT SHOWROOM, BURLEIGH HEADS
Artist’s impression of Fraser Place – Job value $2,622,508.
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Job Value: $850,000. Job Description: Upgrade and renovation of existing façade for the new Element building in Burleigh Heads.
Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Grant LeBoutillier Kruse Carter Grant Delaney Hassel Limited
FRASER PLACE Job Value: $2,622,508 Job Description: Three-storey office development which started the end of August and is due for completion March next year. Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seth Dunn Seth Dunn David Juster Marcus Loxley Alan Piper Parups Waring Architecture Structural Engineering Firm: . . . VDM Consulting Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . VDM Consulting Electrical/Mech Firm: . . . . . . . . McCutheon MacDonald
FREEWAY OFFICE PARK, EIGHT MILE PLAINS Job Value: $20,000,000. Job Description: Eight two-storey office buildings each with their own basements. Client is OPD Lennon. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Harry White Jeremy McKenzie Dovey Architects BG Group
HAYMAN ISLAND BEACHFRONT SUITES Job Value: $3,860,000 Job Description: Eight new luxury beachfront suites with individual pools replacing the original suites. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Rob Yates Matthew Jamieson Ivo Veliscek Dave Balson Kerry Hill Architects
KYOGLE SHOPPING CENTRE Job Value: $4,300,000 Job Description: Ritchie’s IGA Supermarket and specialty shops. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Rob Yates Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Lindsay Low / Murray Emmerson Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Mal Marcus Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Michael Crossin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Retail Group Struct./Civil Engineering Firm:. . Stephen McElroy & Associates Electrical / Mechanical Firm:. . . Clarence Consultants Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Glenn Haig & Associates
LINDISFARNE NORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL Job Value: $1,623,219 Job Description: Redevelopment includes renovations and extensions to the existing general purpose hall, administration building and art block, and new canteen. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect/Electrical Firm: . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Michael White David Lawes Paul Pereria Darrel Slyp BPSM Architects
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Duggan Hall official opening suites – Job value $3,860,000. Struct./Civil Engineering Firm:. . Aldanmark Hydraulic Services & Drainage: Aldanmark P/L
MACKAY REEF FISH PROJECT Job Value: $4,300,000 Job Description: A cold storage facility for Mackay reef fish. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct./Civil/Elect. Engineering: .
Paul Hart Rob Yates Josh Ferguson Wayne Syrch Dave Balson Linear 56 Design ADG Consulting
PINE RIVERS MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB – WEST WING Value: $1,836,309 Job Description: The restaurant grille, coffee shop and bar located on the ground floor of the Club have undergone a complete refurbishment. The works included a reconfiguration of the layout which has allowed an experience equal to international hotels of the world. Hutchies, Project Leaders and the Pine Rivers Memorial Bowls Club worked closely to ensure that the expectations of the members and board were surpassed. The project was completed and opened in August 2010. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Anthony Prior Sam Harmsworth Rob Gee Robert Rae Project Leaders Opus Qantec McWilliam Turner & Townsend Bradicich Consulting Engineer
PINE RIVERS MEMORIAL BOWLS CLUB – COVERED GREENS Job Value: $2,257,529 Job Description: The entire external bowling areas have been refurbished and replaced
STUDENTS of the Rockhampton Grammar School participated in the official opening and naming of the school’s new multi-purpose hall built by Hutchies. The hall is now officially known as The Duggan Hall, named after the immediate past board chairman, Mike Duggan. Hutchies’ team members received an honourable mention for their work during the proceedings. with new synthetic covered bowling greens, presentation deck and toilet block. Works were completed in coordination with the internal west wing works. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Anthony Prior Sam Harmsworth Rob Gee Robert Rae Project Leaders Opus Qantec McWilliam Turner & Townsend Bradicich Consulting Engineer
PROSERPINE HIGH SCHOOL Job Value: $1,477,000 Job Description: BER science and language centre consisting of staff room, physics lab, general learning area and presentation space. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Rob Yates Matthew Jamieson Cameron Harrison Steve Kourevelis Thomson Adsett
ST GERARD MAJELLA SCHOOL Job Value: $2,400,000
Job Description: Works include demolition of an existing demountable, extensions to the library, conversion of existing classrooms, new roofing between buildings to form a covered area, refurbishment of tuckshop, new classrooms to be created, addition of new stage area and store rooms, and refurbishment of the existing basketball building. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct/Civil Engineering Firm: . . Electrical/Mechanical Firm: . . . .
Paul de Jong John Parker Andy Charnley Chris Hattingh MMP Architects Arup MGF
ST JOSEPH’S PRIMARY SCHOOL Job Value: $3,476,429 Job Description: Construction of eight new classrooms and an adaptive learning centre and library. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct./Civil Engineering Firm:. .
Paul Hart Grant LeBoutillier Kruse Carter Ben Turnbull Michael Crossin Fulton Trotter Architects Cozens Regan Williams Prove
Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Currie & Brown Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMF Griffiths
ST SAVIOURS PRIMARY SCHOOL, TOOWOOMBA Job Value: $2,200,000 Job Description: New multi-purpose building and associated works. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct./Civil Engineering Firm:. . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Bob Tedford Bob Tedford Murray Farrell Danny Charlesworth Brammer Architects Kehoe Myres Ashburner Francis
THE POINT BRISBANE HOTEL Job Value: $17,530,458 Job Description: Construction of a 12-storey extension to the existing hotel. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Lynden Watson Dave Warner Steven Priest Ceccato Hall and Associates Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Alliance Design Group Services Firm:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSP Lincolne Scott
WYNNUM CENTRELINK Job Value: $2,600,000 Job Description: Office development comprising single level basement and associated landscaping. Hutchies Team Leader: . . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Rob Yates Anthony McIntosh Terry Banwell Steve Kourevelis Team Design Australia
XAVIER CATHOLIC COLLEGE Job Value: $2,070,999 Job Description: Stage seven includes two new GLA’s, library extension, new lecture theatre and two new carparks.
Coles extension at Yamba, northern New South Wales – Job value $3,556,000.
Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Foreman: . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Supervisor: . . . . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner. . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . Electrical/Mech Firm: . . . . . . . .
Seth Dunn Seth Dunn Lindsay McDowell Marcus Loxley Alan Piper Core Architecture Cardno Cardno Medland Metropolis
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This appears to be an unidentified male cross-dresser in Hutchies’ Undies. If not, our apology and sympathy to the woman involved. [Can any reader identify the legs, or any other part, and help ‘unmask’ our mystery ‘man’?] Andrew Gulliford making a fashion statement on the Great Wall of China.
TRAVELLING
UNDIES
ABOVE: Kerry Crosswell on a recent trip to the Red Centre to see the ‘Big Tim Tam’. Kerry’s Undies added to the colourful show put on by the wildflowers brought on by the recent flooding rains. Serial Hutchies’ Undies performer, John Mason, chatting with a local at a spot in Colorado, USA... with the unusually fetching name of Beaver Creek.
Matilda Fowke and Libby Rowe visited New York where Libby was kind enough to attempt to slip a pair of Hutchies’ Undies on this embarrassed bull. We doubt even the ample proportions of Hutchies’ boxers could have managed that cover-up job.
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RIGHT: Suspicious threesome – Lona Rostron, husband Wayne and obviously good friend Michael Michell – in their Undies at Cradle Mountain in Tassie.
ABOVE & RIGHT: Hutchies’ site manager, Mick Gammel, at the Big Mango in Bowen on a Sunday too far away ... from Moranbah.
HATCHED & MATCHED
HUTCHIES’
LEFT: New baby boy Jarrah Luke Adkins for Luke and Allira Adkins.
Greg Inwood, site foreman, Aspex, became a doubly proud granddad a couple weeks apart to Riley Aiden Inwood (left) and Jackson Tyler Inwood. Matthew Jamieson, Hutchies’ contracts administrator, and partner Helen Fannin, recently welcomed baby, Harry Matthew Jamieson.
Sylvester Konieczny with matching Hutchies’ ute and Undies at the Deniliquin Ute Muster in October.
Neil McLeod with his sons Jack and Michael, in Singapore. We can only imagine the conversation between father and sons: “Yes, we can visit the zoo, but first you have to dress up in these.”
Hutchies’ contracts administrator, Nathan Trajcevski, and wife, Aspasia, were overjoyed with the arrival of their first baby, Dana.
Fireworks at Social Club
Intra-office romance led to another wedding with the recent marriage of Owen Valmadre and Mandy Walker.
MEMBERS of Hutchies’ Brisbane Social Club enjoyed a cocktail party while watching Riverfire on the Brisbane River from an ideal vantage point on the 27th floor of Santos Place. Among the partygoers were (L-R) Sam Norton, Melinda Scott & Mitch Tayt.
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Surfing seventies style HUTCHIES’
Sydney swingers score well
Hutchies’ inaugural Sydney Golf Day team included Trent Scrivener, David Zhou, Robert Petkovic and Yangyang Yu. Kevin Hopping was the official photographer. HUTCHIES’ inaugural Sydney Golf Day at Massey Park Concord was a great day with a mix of age and youth – as well as experience and no experience. Participants included Kevin Hopping, Robert Petkovic, David Zhou, Yangyang Yu and Trent Scrivener. The day started out with cracking drives from
Rob and Trent, followed by great short games from David and Yang. The last hole required a birdie to par the course. Magnificent ball skills showed by all resulted in the required birdie. Hutchies’ Sydney Golf Day team has now set the standard and, having achieved an historic round, looks forward to the next golf day.
THE Tweed boys had a 1970’s retro theme for their surf trip to Moonee Beach this year, surfing with retro boards and gear. Paul Hart, Anthony Stevens, Graham
Dodge, Shane Slape, Ben Lund, Kruse Carter check the set before hitting the surf. Who said the mullet was dead?
Joeys jump for joy HUTCHIES sponsored the Under 8 Joeys for 2010 at the North Pine Baptist Soccer Club which is delighted with their performance this year. Team members who proudly wore their uniforms were – Standing L-R: Beau Benvenuti; Jo McDonald (Mngr); Caleb Buchanan; Gary Buchanan (Asst coach); Jack McLeod; Daniel Gleeson; Michael McLeod (coach); Tyler Brown. With ball: Lachlan McDonald. Absent: Aidan Clarry, Alex Merkel.
All aboard for team building
Hutchies’ UTS project crew eager to board the Southern Swan on Sydney Harbour for a team building cruise.
HUTCHIES’ University of Technology Sydney project team observed sailing protocol and left their steel cap safety boots at home when they went on board the tall ship, Southern Swan, for a team building cruise. After setting sail from Campbell’s Cove the crew enjoyed an afternoon of laser clay shooting on Sydney Harbour. Drinks and nibbles sustained them during the voyage which included watching Sydney light up at twilight. Katie Sweeten won the women’s contest, Robert Petkovic won the men’s and Jake Frei came in last.
Scratch-its Great prizes to be won!
If your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
JANUARY 2011
Quality and price the key to State Government projects THREE major projects underway for the State Government indicate Hutchies’ extreme flexibility in the marketplace, says Chairman, Scott Hutchinson. The projects are the Queensland Emergency Operations Centre at Kedron, in Brisbane; a State Government commercial building in Maroochydore, on the Sunshine Coast; and expansion of the Emergency and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Departments (MRI) at the Cairns Base Hospital, in Far North Queensland. Scott said the projects not only demonstrated Hutchies’ vast geographic reach, but also its ability to take on technically challenging jobs. “The pleasing aspect about these State Government jobs is that they were all won in hard dollar tenders, showing Hutchies’ ability to compete in the open market on
quality and price wherever the job is and regardless of its complicated nature,” said Scott. “The final judgement of our performance is when the projects come in on time and on budget.” The $46 million Disaster Management Centre at Kedron is the largest of its type in the Southern Hemisphere. The project involves construction of a three-building data and communications centre and commercial office building with a 5-Star Green Star Certified Rating. On the Sunshine Coast, the new generation State Government office development represents a unique approach to the construction of a commercial office building with world-class targets in environmental design and building methodology. The achievement of a 6-Star Green Star Certified Rating – signifying ‘Australian Excellence’ in environmentally sustainable design and/or construction – has been enhanced with input from Hutchies’ in-house Environmental Sustainable Development team. The longevity of the building has been increased with the tabling of a facilities LEFT: The Emergency department at Cairns Base Hospital. BELOW: The Queensland Emergency Operations Centre at Kedron.
Maroochydore’s State Govt commercial building. management program that upgrading of the Emergency will provide economical and MRI Departments, management of the building including a new threewell into the future. storey building at the front In Cairns, the $15 of the existing hospital, all million project at the local while maintaining a fully hospital for Queensland functional comprehensive Health involved the staged health service.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Pterodactyl to rise again? HUTCHIES’ Centenary Budgies terrorised by the Tweed Pterodactylss (pterodactylus longirostris) – largest st ‘bird’ known to man or woman.
• See Tweed Christmas Party story Page 6.
Scott Hutchinson – sexiest man on Gold Coast SCOTT Hutchinson had some explaining to do when Gold Coasters voted him one of their city’s sexiest men. • See story Page 12.
HUTCHIES’
Special message from the Managing Director,
Greg Quinn
MCH Corporation managing director, Terry Ell (pictured right), and Hutchies’ Michael Crocker sign off on paperwork for construction of Maroochydore’s Corporate Centre.
New era for Maroochydore CBD IT was celebrations all round when MCH Corporation recently signed Hutchies to build its $14.5 million, 36-lot strata-titled Corporate Centre at Maroochydore. The agreement has been hailed as “a new era in Maroochydore’s CBD” with a multi-million dollar building investment and hundreds of jobs being created. MCH Corporation’s Corporate Centre, has been several years in the planning stage. It is due for completion in September this year. MCH Corporation managing director, Terry Ell, said Hutchies’ long and solid career spanning four generations in Queensland had
impressed the locally owned and run MCH Corporation. Hutchies’ Michael Crocker said the project would provide much needed employment on the Sunshine Coast. “We’ve been working on this for about two years, so it’s great that it has been finalised and is happening,” said Michael. The Corporate Centre has been designed to cater for businesses needing space 47 to 544 square metres, including decks, with prices from $180,000. For details on the strata-titled office space for sale, visit www. mchcorp.com.au or contact Eric Lewis on 0400 111 512.
A Hutchies’ ute (white one) was one of the many casualties of Toowoomba’s devastating “inland tsunami” flash flooding through its CBD on January 10. “THIS edition of Hutchies’ Truth was prepared just prior to Christmas for distribution in midJanuary. This was disrupted by the recent floods throughout central and southern Queensland. However, we decided to run with this edition and cover the devastating flood and its impact on the Hutchies’ community more thoroughly in the next edition due out in March. Like so many others, we have some heartbreaking stories to tell – fortunately, however, none that relate to loss of life. Hutchies has made a major
contribution to the initial cleanup effort and is continuing to help numerous clients, friends and family to get back on their feet while guiding our business operations through one of the wettest summer periods on record.” On a more positive note, it was with great pride and pleasure to see Jack Hutchinson named in the Australia Day honours’ list. Jack was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division for services to the building and construction sector. More details next edition. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
Hutchies’ history AFTER a dismal summer of cricket, it is comforting to look back on a time when cricket was a Hutchies’ highlight, with the marriage of Jack’s sister, Margaret, to cricket hero, Ron Archer. The Australian Test cricketer, born in Highgate Hill, Brisbane, played in 19 Tests from 1953 to 1956. Ron was a versatile athlete who made his A-grade club debut in Brisbane aged 15 and played for Queensland shortly after doing his final school exam. He was a stylish middle order
batsman and robust opening bowler who was called up for his first baggy green when spearheads, Ray Lindwall and Keith Miller, were both injured. The all-rounder was only 19 in his debut match and had the distinction of scoring a century in his first game on English soil when he made 108 against Worcestershire. Ron went on to play 19 Tests before his career was cut short by a serious knee injury in the one-off Test against Pakistan in Karachi in 1956 when he was just 23.
LEFT: Young cricket fans scrambled for a grandstand view of their hero, Ron Archer, after his marriage to Margaret, Jack’s sister.
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Aerial feat A HELICOPTER came to the rescue when Hutchies needed to install a 15m radio mast to the upper level of the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) at the Queensland Emergency Operations Centre at Kedron. The mast was delivered to the site in two pieces, and then assembled with some final touches added while horizontal in an adjacent car park. The helicopter pilot and ground crew fitted a long line and auto release mechanism before lifting the 1500kg radio mast onto a transition plate cast into Lift 2 capping slab of the DMC. The helicopter remained in hover until the mast was secured and then released slings landing back in the car park where the pilot and ground crew de-rigged before heading back to Cooroy. The complete operation, which went to plan and without any major difficulties, took a slick 45 minutes. The aircraft used was a Bell 205A-1, a commercial variant of the Defence Force’s Iroquois or Huey – with a maximum lift capacity of 1800kg and cruise speed of 110 knots. Currently there are only two of these aircraft in Australia, both operated by McDermott Aviation. Congratulations to those involved, particularly McDermott Aviation and the Hutchies’ crew on QEOC Kedron.
Members of the Scott Carver design team, armed with bacon, eggs and sausages, prepare for an early morning breakfast assault from 130 hungry workers. SCOTT Carver Architecture proved they could design and construct a great breakfast when they fed a hungry team of 130 Hutchies’ workers at The Residence project at Hyde Park in Sydney recently. The Scott Carver design team breakfast coincided with Hutchies’ Project Communication meeting. Reports indicate that construction sequencing on the project has been smooth, considering the complexities involved. At the time of the breakfast, demolition of the existing building core and construction of the new lifts and stairs, while keeping the building standing, was almost complete and expansion of the floor plates was well past the halfway mark.
Architects’ “designer” breakfast Finishing trades have started on the interiors and will progress through the building during the months ahead. The first panels of curtain wall glazing have been installed following the team’s prototype inspection in China, which included a factory visit to Yuanda, the world’s largest curtain wall fabricator.
Open house for architects SCOTT and Mary-Jeanne recently hosted an open house for Brisbane’s architectural community at their home, The Graceville House, one of the city’s iconic riverfront homes. The Graceville House, designed by architect Donald Watson, won the coveted national Robin Boyd Award for Residential Buildings in 1989. Mr Watson, current Architect Queensland Public Works, was guest speaker and explained the inspiration and motivation behind his unique and timeless design. The Graceville House was originally built for the Campbell family in 1987 but has been owned for the past 19 years by Scott and Mary-Jeanne. They recently moved to another property and opened the house to Brisbane architects prior to placing the Graceville house on the market. Scott said many architects had enquired about the house over the years and he and Mary-Jeanne took the opportunity to open the house to architects and their guests. Mary-Jeanne served wine from her family’s vineyards, Craggy Range, in New Zealand.
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School-based training creates future leaders SINCE mid-2010, Hutchies has been developing and implementing its own school-based training program, known as the Gold Coast School of Construction (GCSC), based at the company’s Modular Construction facility at Yatala. The Gold Coast School of Construction is a project funded initially by the State Government
Teenage girls are keen participants in the GCSC program.
and developed and implemented by Hutchies. Students from Gold Coast-based state high schools apply for 15 full-time positions at the school each semester (two sixmonth courses per year). Competition is fierce to enter the program, as students get the opportunity to complete a Certificate I in Construction and undertake work experience in all the divisions at the Yatala yard including cranes, scaffolding, diesel fitting, boilermaking and modular housing. During the course, the students build their own modular projects which, in the case of the first group, were the school’s classrooms. Students constructed most of the classroom building – comprised of three interconnecting modular units – with specialist subcontractors engaged for plumbing, electrical and roofing.
Praise for women in construction IT’S official – Hutchies is recognised nationally as an equal opportunity employer. The Australian Government has advised Hutchies it has been evaluated as compliant with the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999. Mairi Steel, acting Director of the Equal Opportunity for Women In the Workplace Agency, said, for an organisation to continue being assessed as compliant, it needed to Alicia Hills looks forward to being a woman in construction.
be able to demonstrate an ongoing active program. “We noted your organisation took action by appointing or promoting women into non-traditional roles,” she said. “We would be interested to learn about the progress you have made in relation to your continued actions to encourage more females into the construction industry. “Evidence from other reporting organisations suggests that giving strategic value to workplace EO (equal opportunity) programs enhances the sustainability of your business in the long term,” she said.
Young men and women of the 2010 GCSC’s inaugural graduation group pictured here with (from left) GCSC Coordinator, Cameron McConnell; Minister for Education and Training, Geoff Wilson; Scott Hutchinson; and Alan Waldron. Training and supervision at the GCSC is coordinated by Cameron McConnell who has both carpentry and teaching qualifications and many years experience in schools. Specially developed senior Maths and English to integrate with the construction activities are also studied. The unique program is attracting considerable attention as it
What parents, students think KAREN Spain, mother of a GCSC graduate, praised the program. “On a personal note and speaking as a parent, to see my daughter at the age of 16 gain more confidence, respect, experience work life, her school grades increase and be 95 per cent happier on a daily basis speaks volumes for this program.” Student, Alex Sawtell, is no longer daunted by the prospect of a hard day’s work. “Getting up at 5am every morning then working a full day is a big change from sitting at school and writing things out,” he said. “The GCSC program is a huge success as it has definitely changed my life forever.”
Alicia dreams of a career in building IF Alicia Hill’s dreams come true, Hutchies will have a new cadet coming through the ranks in the near future. Alicia started with Hutchies in March last year as Sydney office receptionist and soon became an integral part of the team, working closely with the estimators and the Rosebery-based project teams. She also trained as a barista and passed with flying colours ... much to her workmates’ delight.
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Late last year Alicia enquired about taking up a cadet role in Hutchies. Brian Hood and his team were excited to discover Alicia’s aspirations and offered encouragement and assistance with her university application. Alicia has since moved into an office administration role and has helped to train a new receptionist while awaiting her acceptance into University of Technology Sydney.
successfully blends meaningful real time technical training with general school studies. Late last year, the Queensland Minister for Education and Training, Geoff Wilson, and Hutchies’ Scott Hutchinson visited the school and were delighted with the focus and enthusiasm of the students. “I am really impressed with this facility, which provides real world and intensive training for school students interested in pursuing a career in building and construction,” the Minister remarked. Scott Hutchinson said the GCSC program was a win-win for all concerned. “Many of the graduates will be employed as Hutchies’ apprentices and Hutchies has been able to select recruits who clearly meet its future leadership aspirations,” he said.
Site safety award
Andrew Gulliford, Caroline Mullins and Brian Hood with The Residence site safety award. THE Residence Hyde Park Project won the award for Site Safety for Commercial Projects $50M and over in the 2010 Master Builders Association of NSW/Workcover Site Safety Awards held recently in Sydney. Congratulations to all site management, sub-contractors and workers on The Residence Hyde Park Project. Hutchies acknowledges a great achievement by all and extends thanks for the support and commitment.
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Unauthorised ATM withdrawal THIS 36 tonne excavator was used to make a large withdrawal from the Westpac ATM at Northlakes Shopping Centre recently completed by Hutchies. The excavator was stolen from a nearby site and used to remove the ATM. The robbery caused the loss of a large amount of money and $100,000 damage to the newly completed shopping complex.
AFL scores new centre AFL Commissioner, Michael Fitzpatrick; Queensland Minister for Sport, Phil Reeves, and the State Member for Yeerongpilly, Simon Finn, recently opened the new AFL Queensland Administration and Training Centre at Yeronga. The Hutchies-built project consists of a training facility on the ground floor with two levels of administration office space above, allowing AFL Queensland to continue its exceptional promotion of the game throughout the state. In addition to the administration building, the completion of a 400m2 change room facility within the contract period was testament to the copybook project planning and execution from all parties involved.
A HAPPY Haus built by Hutchies’ modular construction facility at Yatala has started life as a sales and information centre for Jackson’s View – a new master-planned community real estate development at Drouin in Victoria. Jackson’s View, a kilometre from Drouin’s town centre, is in one of the most picturesque areas of Victoria, at the foot of the Baw Baw ranges, 30 minutes from Melbourne’s urban fringe and an easy commute to the city.
Groundwork for fish feed
Villanova College upgrade
DENNIS Harvey, Villanova College Principal; Pat Mullins, Villanova College Chairman; Liam Proberts, of Bureau Proberts Architects; and Scott Hutchinson, sign the contract for construction of new senior and staff buildings, refurbishment of junior buildings and landscaping at Villanova College, at Coorparoo in Brisbane.
THE Skretting Triton Project in Tasmania is a $27 million upgrade of the existing Skretting fish feed plant at Cambridge, Hobart, on the island’s south-east coast. Hutchies was contracted to provide the structural infrastructure works to facilitate the plant upgrade.
Another satisfied customer BRISBANE bayside residents eagerly anticipated the recent opening of the new Coles store at Victoria Point with several hundred customers queued up for the 8am opening. By 8.30am all cash registers were ringing. Steve Smith, Coles State Renewal Manager, not only reported excellent sales on the opening day, but also that the quality of the build was the best he had seen.
Skretting Australia is the leading supplier of fish feed in Australasia, supplying to a wide range of customers all over Australia and New Zealand. Globally, Skretting is the world leader in the production and supply of feed for farmed fish and shrimp, operating companies on five continents to produce and deliver feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 50 species of farmed fish and shrimp. Part of Hutchies’ work involved the removal of six redundant finished product silos, each weighing 10 tonne and standing four storeys high. As the facility remained operational 24/7, the work was coordinated around the day-to-day activities on site. Hutchies called on the specialist assistance of Reardon Demolition to complete the task with no production time lost. All concerned were impressed with the speed and precision of the operation.
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CHRISTMAS CE COMMEMORATING Guy Fawkes’ ill-fated attempt to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605, Guy Fawkes night, or Cracker Night as it became known, was banned by former Queensland Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen in the early 1970s, but it is alive and well at the annual Brisbane/Tweed Christmas Party at Casuarina Beach with each guest invited to bring along a ‘guy’ to burn.
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A stunning display of his and hers Tweed Pterodactyls (pterodactylus longirostris).
Four guys just hanging around waiting The Under 30’s dinner started at the cultural icon of the Queensland to burn. Note the craftsman built Club and finished at the Velvet Cigar. Say no more! Among the scaffold. stayers were (from left) Tabi Ward, Harry Dhami and Jon Wood.
SOCIAL Club’s Kids’ Christmas Party was held at White Water World, Dreamworld, on the Gold Coast. It seems all Hutchies’ kids have been on their best behaviour as Santa showed up with presents for all 107 kids who attended.
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THE Brisbane/Tweed Christmas Party also featured the official launch of Hutchies’ Centenary Budgies, resulting in a request that the available sizes be increased from Finch, Budgie, Galah and Emu to accommodate Pterodactyl ... the Terror of the Tweed (pterodactylus longirostris).
CAIRNS’ Christmas party was a double whammy, with Cairns’ Team Leader, Paul de Jong, celebrating 20 years’ service with Hutchies. Paul was presented with, not only a Merry Christmas, but also a marriage certificate – certifying that he really is married to the job. The Cairns’ team also gave Paul a rallydriving day as a gift. Photo shows Paul receiving his marriage certificate from Sandy Young. Winner of the Cairns’ Constructor of the Year 2010 award was Niels Ogle.
IN the south, Hutchies’ Sydney office Christmas celebrations were held at Luna Park. As guests arrived they had the opportunity to have an imaginary ride in Santa’s sleigh. Picture shows Sydney team leader, Brian Hood, and wife, Susan, enjoying their fantasy ride.
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ELEBRATIONS
HUTCHIES’ Scaffold Yard celebrated its Christmas Party at Jade Budda in Brisbane.
HUTCHIES’ Maroochydore Christmas Party was a sophisticated affair at The Hyatt Regency Coolum ... Tweed office take note!
PK Wilson with comedian Peter Hilliar and Nicole Jones.
THE Hutchies’ Ladies celebrated Christmas with pre-lunch drinks at Scott and Mary-Jeanne’s Scott Street apartment, Kangaroo Point, followed by lunch at the Story Bridge Hotel. ABOVE: Hutchies’ Toowoomba Kids’ Christmas Party was a “SPLISH SPLASH” pool party held at Highfields Fitness & Recreation Centre. BELOW: Santa needed one of Hutchies’ utes to transport the many children’s presents.
HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba Christmas Party was held at Encores Restaurant.
Inspiration for revolutionary design-led thinking SIR Peter Cook, a notable English architect, teacher and writer, was guest speaker at the Nielson Design Lecture held recently at the State Library of Queensland. Sir Peter’s reputation for revolutionary architecture through design-led thinking was an inspiration to those in attendance. The Nielson Design lecture
is part of the State Library of Queensland’s signature lecture series, featuring international guest speakers focused on the theme of ‘Design our Future’. A partnership between the State Library of Queensland and Brisbane-based property company, Nielson Properties, the lecture series provides access to international industry specialists to ensure Brisbane and South
Sir Peter Cook East Queensland remain at the forefront of innovative design
and planning trends. Ross Nielsen, managing director of Nielsen Properties, said securing global leaders in the design field was an excellent opportunity to help drive the highest standard in designing Brisbane’s future. “It is vital that these conversations take place in an international context, highlighting Brisbane’s leadership in the
creative industries, particularly the dynamic design field.” The Nielson Design Lecture attracted a cross-section of practitioners in the field of design, including architects, engineers, corporations and businesses associated with the built environment, academics and students, as well as local, state, and federal government agencies.
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COLES, BROWNS PLAINS Job Value: $1,191,633 Job Description: Design and construct refurbishment of Coles Browns Plains, Grand Plaza Shopping Centre. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical D&C: . . . . . . . . . . . Fire D&C: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Rob Diamond Nathan Byrne Neville Doughan Pat Doughan Rob Diamond Lambert & Smith ADG Steve Paul & Partners Turner Townsend Building Design Services Bartley Burns Cair Air Conditioning Assett Fire
GATTON STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $2.62M Job Description: New multi-use hall with full-sized basketball court and new resources/ computer centre for the school. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Proj Mngr & Admin: . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Engineering Firm: Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Carl Fiedler Geoff Kampf Danny Charlesworth Struxi Design RMA Pty Ltd Ashburner Francis RCP Project Management
GOWRIE STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $1.77M Job Description: New multi-use hall and resources centre and library for the school. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Proj Mngr & Admin: . . Carl Fiedler Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Lance Biddle / Jesse Alroe Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Danny Charlesworth Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struxi Design Structural & Civil Engineering: . RMA Pty Ltd Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . RCP Project Management
YWC, TOOWOOMBA Job Value: $2.9M Job Description: Comprising 23 independent living units for school housing adding to the existing 14 on the heritage-listed site. Includes two-storey face-brick structure with quioning to match the 107-year-old heritagelisted building next door. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Proj Mngr & Admin: . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Carl Fiedler Damien Hall Ben Adams CKD Architects Intelara Pty Ltd Ashburner Francis Incoll Project Management
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
TOOWOOMBA STATE HIGH SCHOOL Job Value: $1,378,972 Job Description: Construction of Wilsonton Campus Nihongo Language Centre, comprising auditorium performance space, computer lab, general learning area and virtual classroom, primarily built in a combination of timber frame and steel portal construction including metal roofing, brick and metal cladding.
Amarco townhouses at Redbank Plains ... job value $3M.
DALBY STATE HIGH SCHOOL
Job Value: $1,458,058 Job Description: Construction of a new multipurpose building.
Job Value: $2.4M Job Description: The project involves the construction of a new 300m2 science and language centre and a 2000m2 trade training centre. The trade training centre will be fitted out with state-of-the-art manufacturing and construction machinery and will make way for the school to be able to work closely with the coal seam gas industry to ensure that students are equipped with high quality training specialising in coal seam gas production skills. This long-term commitment to training will help the region prepare and plan for the opportunities and to overcome the challenges associated with its growth within the Surat Basin area.
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . .
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Craig Gooderham Martin Helisma Ray English Danny Charlesworth BSA Architects RMA Consulting Engineers Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis
ENDEAVOUR FOUNDATION, TOOWOOMBA
Robert Weymouth Keenan Wolski Mick Cummings Ben Adams IA Group Intelara Engineering BCA Consultants
TOOWOOMBA GRAMMAR JUNIOR SCHOOL Job Value: $3.9M Job Description: Extension to the junior school will provide an extra 2800m2 floor area to the school’s facilities. The building’s brick veneer and Colorbond roof were specifically designed to match existing heritage-style buildings. Included in the extension are eight classrooms, art room, theatre room, library and computer labs along with a large hall with stage, audio and lighting equipment. Additional features include a 156kl rain harvesting system, main lift, stage lift, handball courts and play equipment. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering: . Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Consultant . . . . . . . . .
Rob Weymouth Tim Colthup Peter Teege Danny Charlesworth PDT Architects RMA Engineers Ashburner Francis HDesign
Tim Colthup Nathan James Danny Charlesworth BSA Architects RMA Engineers Ashburner Francis H Design
17 ROSEBERRY STREET, GLADSTONE Job Value: $11.2M Job Description: Residential apartment development located in Gladstone’s CBD, consisting of 49 units with two levels of basement carpark and six storeys of apartment above ground Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural, Civil & Hydraulic Engineering Consultant: . . . . . . Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . .
Matthew Nielsen Asif Qureshi Gary Turner Greg Inwood Danny Charlesworth Nettleton Tribe Alliance Design Group Kevin Burns Consulting
FOREST LAKE PRE-PREP FACILITY Job Value: $642,958 Job Description: Refurbishment of current classrooms to a pre-prep facility. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry White Fernando Uribe Will Houston Alan Smith Fernando Uribe Bickerton Masters Architecture Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Bligh Tanner Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . Medland Metropolis
SOMERVILLE HOUSE – STAGE 2 Job Value: $1,993,937 Job Description: Construction of a new maintenance workshop, tennis court extension, tennis pavilion, multi-purpose court, junior and middle school playgrounds, arbour and oval extension. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hopkins Street Housing Development, Hobart ... job value $8M.
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Fernando Uribe Alex Johnson Dan Barrett Nick Gubbin/Steve Wicks Bickerton Masters Architecture Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Alliance Design Group
Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . Cardno Alexander Browne Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Collaborative Construction Professionals
148 NEBO ROAD, MACKAY Job Value: $2.2 M Job Description: The construction of car servicing facilities for Sun Smart Rentals consisting of a two-storey building with a 400m2 suspended floor. Lower walls are blockfilled concrete with render finish, with level one walls allucabond cladding. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Levi Corby Neil Middleton Mark Taylor DMA Group Architects Bell Engineering Group Owen Consulting EMF Griffiths
AMARCO – REDBANKPLAINS Job Value: $3M Job Description: Construction of 18 threebedroom townhouses with a 6-Star energy rating and built to ISO 14000 Environmental Standards. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . .
Brad Miller Noel Ryan Larry Scrivener Michael Michell Thallon Mole Group Lynskey Structural Consultants Civil Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . DKS Consulting Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Met Property Group
FREEWAY OFFICE PARK, EIGHT MILE PLAINS Job Value: $8M Job Description: Construction of a commercial office park complex at Eight Mile Plains. Hutchies is currently building two out of the eight buildings planned for the site. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Civil Engineering Consultant:. . .
Harry White Jeremy McKenzie Greg Miles Dovey and Associates BG Group Henwood Consulting Engineers Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Landmark
HOPKINS STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, HOBART Job Value: $6m Job Description: Construction of six multistorey blocks containing 30 units and associated landscaping works to a 5-Star Green Star design and as-built rating. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Michael White Ian Ramsden Geoff Newton Andrew Shultz Darrel Slyp Xsquared Architects Pty Ltd Struct, Civil & Elec Engineering: SEMF Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . WT Partnership Surveyors: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lee Tyers Building Surveying
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Facelift for a Goldie oldie THE Isle of Capri, one of the Gold Coast’s oldest canal island suburbs, will get an injection of new life when its local waterfront shopping and commercial centre undergoes a $50 million facelift. Hutchies started work on the project in February. Gold Coast icon and former Mayor, Sir Bruce Small, developed the Isle of Capri in the 1960s and its waterfront commercial heart has remained largely unchanged ever since. Sydney developer, Simon Harvey, bought the property from the Small Estate and recently unveiled his
plans for the revamped waterfront complex, Capri on Via Roma. On completion it will comprise 31 retail businesses over 6,000m2, including waterfront restaurants, cafes, fresh food and artisan providores, a small supermarket, as well as fashion, beauty and lifestyle outlets. It will feature a further 16 commercial tenancies over 1,100m2 available for medical, legal and other professional service providers. Hutchies has the contract for the two-stage project that includes refurbishment of two existing
New waterfront complex, Capri on Via Roma, for construction on the Gold Coast’s Isle of Capri. buildings on the site as well as demolition works to make way for two new buildings and a new basement carpark for 170 vehicles.
Local State member, John-Paul Langbroek, and local Gold Coast City Councillor, Susie Douglas, both have praised the project.
Teamwork in business and art
Villanova College, Coorparoo... job value $10.45M.
VILLANOVA COLLEGE, COORPAROO Job Value: $10,453,688 Job Description: Construction of new senior and staff buildings and refurbishment of junior buildings as well as landscaping. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
John Berlese Lynden Watson Jeff Miller Steve Priest Bureau Proberts Alliance Design Group
MAROOCHY BOTANICAL GARDENS Job Value: $1,832,632 Job Description: Construction of an Arts and Ecology Centre within the Gardens. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dave Silk Jim Humphries Michael Michell Guymer Bailey Architects Tate Professional Engineers Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Callaghan & Toth Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Max Watterson & Associates Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . Hawkins Jenkins Ross
MOUNT SAINT BERNARD COLLEGE, HERBERTON Job Value: $600K Job Description: Stage 2A comprises demolition of three buildings and covered tuckshop area as well as one two-storey building and one three-storey building. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisors: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Paul de Jong Peter King Peter King Rob Mahony, Tony Doyle Fisher Buttrose Architects ARUP Cairns Rider Levett Bucknall Cairns Electrical Consultant:: . . . . . . . . iPower Solutions Demolition: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Breakthrough Demolition
168 RIDING ROAD, BALMORAL Job Value: $1,276,309 Job Description: Construction of three commercial tenancies and three residential units including associated driveways and landscaping. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering: . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Christopher Chainey Caitlin Hawkins Ian Partridge Kevin Hayes Architects Property Development Engineers
Shown at the Australian Business Arts Foundation’s tenth anniversary are (L-R) Scott Hutchinson, Sue Fisher, Phillip Bacon and Ed Haysom. THE Australia Business Arts Foundation (AbaF) recently celebrated 10 years as Australia’s peak organisation for the promotion of private support for the arts. AbaF is a national organisation that connects the arts, business and donors. The celebration was attended by business leaders and art identities in the Randwick Pavilion at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney. Denise Damianos, of AbaF, said that
over the past decade, the organisation had changed the culture for business to support the arts and had built the capacity of the arts to engage successfully with business and donors. “We have achieved significant outcomes in the pursuit of our vision for a vibrant and sustainable arts sector,” Denise said. “Private support for the arts in Australia has almost doubled – from $108 million in 2000 to $212 million in 2008.”
Toowoomba Grammar Junior School ... Job value $3.9M.
Toowoomba State High School ... Job value $1,378,972.
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HUTCHIES’ LEFT: Gary Turner, Greg Inwood and Daniel Inwood from Hutchies’ Gladstone team show off the results of a fishing trip to the reef. There seems to be something fishy about that Hutchies’ g-string.
TRAVELLING
UNDIES
Tweed pedal pushers HUTCHIES’ Tweed team took on a 100 km bike ride to raise $1600 for Diabetes Queensland. Members of the Tweed fundraising team were (from left) Sally Stevens, Anthony Stevens, Grant Delaney, Graham Dodge, Jamie Stark, Fiona Doyle and Boyd Newman. Absent from the photo were Jarod Dingle and Leon Jones.
THANKS to Andrew Gibson, of Transpacific Industries, Hutchies’ Undies made an artistic appearance at Nevada’s Black Rock Desert. Each year, participants gather in the desert for a week to create Black Rock
City, an event dedicated to community, art, self-expression and self-reliance. When they return home it’s intended that they embody the principles they learned. Not sure what Andrew learned, but we hope it was worth the trip.
Billy carts deliver help to charities HUTCHIES sponsored the Oaky Mill Road Billy Cart Races at Esk, with all funds raised going to charities including the Rural Fire Brigade, the Heart Foundation and the Mater Children’s Hospital.
Jon-Paul Floyd was exploring Cape Tribulation when he found himself up this creek without a paddle but his Hutchies’ Undies had him suitably attired for the sentimental journey to Hutchinson Creek.
RIGHT: Al Gundy takes a motorised esky for a test run with fuel consumption of six stubbies a kilometre.
Bright spot for Starlight Foundation ABOVE: Len White used his construction skills to build an outside dunny for the big event.
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THE team from Dee Why got together recently for a site barbecue to hand over a cheque for $5,500 to the Starlight Foundation. Hutchies’ Brian Hood presented the cheque
from funds raised in just five months from weekly site barbecues and raffles. Hutchies thanks the Dee Why RSL, sub-contractors and workers for helping raise this amount.
LEFT: Rachel, from the Starlight Foundation, and Hutchies’ Brian Hood and Mick Bailey at the cheque handover.
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HATCHED & MATCHED LEFT: Ben and Jo Turnbull’s baby, Hugh, seems to have a surprise for the next nappy changer.
Hairy and scary
Steve Kourevelis created an intimidating Chopper Reid look-alike figure when he joined Hutchies’ Mo Bro’s effort to raise money for charity during Movember.
Ryan and Kate Coyne’s new baby boy, Mitchell.
Number cruncher nails 60
Wayne Lauga and Brittany McKee have celebrated their engagement.
TAKE it from financial guru, Steve Norton, 60 is not a big number ... and he speaks from experience, with Hutchies’ Financial Director having celebrated his 60th birthday recently. Formerly with the Government Works Department, Steve has been with Hutchies since 1996. Hutchies helped Steve celebrate his 60th birthday with a birthday cake and lots of best wishes.
Gift of kindness helps others THE generosity of a local resident will help create a new centre for people with a disability on the Darling Downs. Toowoomba philanthropist, Stanley Kuhl, gave the Endeavour Foundation a bequest of $539,000 after his death in 2005. This gesture kick-started construction of a $2.25 million
Shane Charles, deputy chairman of the Endeavour Foundation (left) and Hutchies’ Michael Cummings on site at the new Endeavour Learning and Lifestyle Centre at Centenary Heights in Toowoomba.
learning and lifestyle centre currently under construction by Hutchies at Centenary Heights in Toowoomba. Shane Charles, deputy chairman of the Endeavour Foundation, said that with escalating demands for disability services in the Toowoomba region, the new purpose-built lifestyle and learning centre would provide much needed specialised services. The centre will provide literacy, numeracy and computer-based training programs, along with independent living skills and social interaction programs. It also will be a centralised hub for community activities and provide assistance for families of people with a disability.
Nicole Jones and Leigh Duncan married in November at SurfAir at Marcoola on the Sunshine Coast.
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End of year serious fun HUTCHIES’ end of year break-up day at Toowong headquarters was a lot of fun, but it also included the serious business of naming the Constructor of the Year and presentation of Long Service Awards. Winners on the day were:
Five Years’ Service
Constructor of the Year
Team leader, Russell Fryer (right), receives his Constructor of the Year Award from Greg Quinn and Scott Hutchinson.
Lindsay Keefer, David Balson, Jeffrey Barber, Martin McKittrick, Peter Ciantar, Mitchell Tayt, Benjamin Butler, Michael Kearns, Paul Wilson, Giancarlo Pozzebon, Patrick Doughan, Kurt Peele, Luke Chapman, Neville Doughan, James Ellison, Gregory Crittall, Peter Gordon, Caitlin Hawkins, William Burgess, Lachlan Kiely, Fred Brands, Joshua Darby, Gary Ashton, Paul Counihan, Shaun Beck, Michael Ford, Carlo Nucifora, Brooks Harrison, Andrew Smith, Les Davis, Kevin Heenan, Nathaniel Creedy, David Silk, Robert Karleusa, Shane Kay, Terry Strahan, Hugh Creedy, Robert Wardrop, Jerrymie Noble, Patrick Bishopp, Benjamin Adams, Mikey Osmond, Michael Dodd, Jesse Alroe, Christopher Lanigan, Patrick Trohear.
Ten Years’ Service
Ben Howard, Paul Adams, Peter Barnett, Jeffery Miller, Ian Partridge.
Fifteen Years’ Service
Michael Crossin, Trevor Atchison.
Twenty Years’ Service
Paul Hart, Allan Matthews, Paul De Jong.
Russell, in work boots, mud and pouring rain, demonstrates some of the attributes it takes to be selected Constructor of the Year.
Ten Years’ Service recipients with their leather jackets are Paul Adams, Ben Howard, Ian Partridge with Jack Hutchinson. (Absent from photo Jeff Miller & Peter Barnett).
ABOVE: Brisbane’s Five Years’ Service recipients with their fishing rods with Scott. LEFT: Toowoomba’s Five Years’ Service recipients – Ben Adams, Lindsay Keefer, Mick Kearns and Jesse Alroe with Team Leader Robert Weymouth.
ON behalf of Gatton State School, staff, administration and school community, I am writing to you in regard the recent construction of our multi purpose hall and library extension. This project has been a fantastic addition to our school and we are very pleased with the result. I would like to take this opportunity to thank several members of your staff for the exceptional way they have liaised with us and performed their duties during this project. From the outset the meetings with Danny and his team were very informative and conducted in such a way that we felt it was our
FEEDBACK project and our needs and requirements would be fulfilled. The fortnightly meetings conducted by Carl also kept us well informed of where we were headed and gave us the opportunity to make changes etc as required. Geoff and Jon did an excellent job on site and liaised with us continually. The construction made little impact on our school life and this was due in no small part to the fantastic co-ordination job of
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Geoff and the way he kept us informed of what was going to happen. Geoff was a very approachable and obliging site manager. – Michael Vaughan, Phys Ed Gatton • • • OUR school has recently participated in the BER (Building Education Revolution) Program of which Hutchinson Builders were a part. We are very pleased with what has been achieved with our budget and the consultative process that took place. At various points during the process Carl Fiedler was always happy to consult or provide alter-
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Scott Hutchinson – the Gold Coast “HOTTIE” WHEN the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper announced that building industry personality, Scott Hutchinson, was a toprating finalist in a readers’ poll to find the sexiest man on the Gold Coast, the rumour mill went into overdrive. Emails, texts and phone calls carried the news far and wide around the country ... but, one of the last to find out was Scott himself. He knew he was pretty hot ... but not that good! Puzzled wife, MaryJeanne, also asked, “Why is it so?” Time revealed that it was another Scott Hutchinson who was the Gold Coast hottie – young, buffed, tanned and handsome. The only thing the two Scotts have in common is their involvement in the building industry. Scott says it feels good to be a superstar – even just for a day.
native solutions to our requests. A special mention should be made of the behaviour of the two foremen on the job, Lance Biddle and Jesse Alroe. Both of these gentlemen consulted with us at all times to ensure the work being carried out was what we had envisaged. Their openness to change and discussing alternatives was never questioned and made the whole process an enjoyable and rewarding one. Many thanks for the way your company has contributed to our school improvement. – David Kirk Principal
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
APRIL 2011
Project achieves world’s best energy rating THE Hutchies-built Santos Place (formerly Northbridge), in Turbot Street, Brisbane, has been awarded Five Stars by the National Australian Built Environment Ratings System (NABERS). The certified NABERS rating denotes world leadership status as the highest achievable rating available under the system which rates buildings on the basis of their measured operational impacts on the environment. This performance-based rating system for existing buildings is an Australian Government initiative managed by the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water. Securing the impressive Five Stars rating was the result of Hutchies’ construction and ESD teams’ efforts to achieve the highest possible outcome for the project and their client, Nielson Properties. Fred Brand’s team commenced construction of the 36-level commercial office building in February 2007, with practical completion in April 2009. Santos Place is now the most energy efficient commercial building in Australia. Many design features have either reduced the direct environmental impact of the building during the construction phase or have enabled the building and associated services to function efficiently, thereby reducing the ongoing carbon footprint by up to 40 per cent when compared to buildings of standard design.
Santos Place is now the most energy efficient commercial building in Australia.
h Brisbane’s Santos Place has the highest possible NABERS energy efficiency rating.
Design features include: • Building sub-metering system to enable effective energy monitoring. • Tri-Generation system providing 1.2mW of electrical, heating and cooling energy. This is the only TriGeneration system in Queensland designed to export excess energy to the local energy grid. • C-Bus/DALI lighting control system allowing daylight harvesting of natural light and occupancy based control. • Energy efficient T5/LED lighting. • Variable speed drives on most fans and pumps for greater demand control and increased energy efficiency. • Regenerative load lifts, creating energy for re-use within the building from an integral breaking control system. • Solar evacuated tube hot water system. Hutchies’ ESD team has been involved in the project from the start, including design, installation, services commissioning and ongoing energy management. Disclosure of a building’s energy performance is now mandatory under Federal legisla-
New addition for Melbourne skyline Melbourne has a new addition to its skyline with the arrival of Hutchies’ first crane in the city.
tion and asset values now reflect a building’s energy rating. Hutchies’ ESD team continues to manage complex systems within the building, such as the Tri-Generation system, proving to the market that Hutchies offers technical expertise that is unrivalled by any other builder in the market. The team also has delivered four other design and construct projects with operational Five Stars energy ratings. This is a record difficult to match.
John (Jack) Hutchinson AM
JACK Hutchinson was included in the 2011 Australia Day Honours List announced by the Governor-General, Quentin Bryce, in January. John (Jack) Collins Hutchinson AM became a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia for service to the building and construction sector through executive roles with industry organisations and to the community. The Honours List provides national and formal recognition for many Australians across the nation who have made a significant difference to their communities. Jack said it was an honour to be listed with so many great Australians. “The award is also a tribute to the thousands of men and women who have worked at Hutchies since 1912 and whose efforts have given us a reputation of being a good Aussie known for honesty and quality work,” he said.
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The new $10 million grandstand at Stockland Park at Kawana on the Sunshine Coast is under construction.
Grand standing ... now and then HUTCHIES’ construction of the new grandstand was built with a total $10 million grandstand at Stockland capacity of 7000 and at a cost of Park at Kawana, on the Sunshine £25,200. Coast, is causing as much exciteConstructed of steel faced with ment as when the company built brick it included a modern dining the Ernest Baynes Stand at the RNA hall on the ground floor to accomShowgrounds in Brisbane in 1922-23 modate 600 people. – the site of the 90th Year Celebration In 2012, the Ernest Baynes Stand and the proposed venue for the once again will be the setting for a major 100 Year Celebration in 2012. major Hutchies’ 100 Years Centenary Expected to be finished in June celebration with a function planned 2011, the Sunshine Coast stand will for July 7. be the centrepiece of a 12,500-seat Other Centenary celebrations will stadium planned for the site with be held across the Hutchies’ network funding provided by the Federal throughout the year. Government and Sunshine Coast Council. Until now, spectators and teams based at Stockland Park have had temporary facilities, including demountable dressing rooms, rickety grandstands, outdoor toilets and a covered corporate area. Back in 1922, the Ernest Baynes Stand was a prestigious project The Hutchies-built Ernest Baynes Stand at the RNA, shown here packed to the rafters during its own long won by Hutchies. Designed by architect history, will be the centrepiece for the company’s 100 Year Centenary Celebrations next year. Richard Gailey, Jnr, the
IT’S been a rather interesting start to 2011 – floods, cyclones and continued unseasonal rain on the homefront compounded by a market showing few signs of recovery (see our special flood and cyclone report Pages 6 & 7). Nevertheless, it is what it is and we just have to get on and do the best we can. Hutchies’ strategy since the start of the GFC in early 2008 has been to diversify geographically and to be active in all segments of the marketplace. To date, this stategy has worked. In 2010-11, our turnover will be around $925 million. Currently, we have 1065 direct employees, including 168 apprentices, and we have 144 projects under construction. We have been determined over the past three years to maintain the firepower we built up in the really buoyant 2005-2007 period so that, when the economic cycle eventually turns, we are immediately ready. We know that this is different Queensland Regional including Resource Sector $325M, 38%
from the way most businesses handle economic slowdowns, but it works for us. Hutchies has opened six new offices and another modular facility over the past 18 months. We have purchased a new Melbourne office in South Melbourne and we are expanding our Sydney office in Rosebery. Our average job size is down significantly over the past two years and our exposure to the private developer market has reduced from 90 per cent to 35 per cent. Approximately 45 per cent of our overall book is Government and/or institutional work with 20 per cent of revenue flowing from our modular accommodation operations. Have a look at the graph (below) to see what Hutchies’ national spread is like now.
— Greg Quinn Managing Director West Australia $40M, 4% Tweed / Gold Coast $100M, 9%
Brisbane $280M, 26%
Melbourne $50M, 5% Sydney / Canberra $170M, 15%
Tasmania $35M, 3%
Sydney dug deep for Queensland HUTCHIES’ Sydney team thanks those who supported its Dig Deep For Queensland event to raise funds for flood relief. A sell-out crowd and a competitive auction raised more than $50,000 – well above expectations. Sydney subcontractor, Iliya Adams, from Custom Ceilings, was the highest bidder on the night. Host, Channel Nine reporter,
Sarah Harris, pulled out at the last minute when she was assigned to cover Cyclone Yasi. However, Miss Universe Australia, Jesinta Campbell, was in town from the Gold Coast and graciously stepped in ... which made the guys in the room very happy. The event was organised by Caroline Chalmers, sister of Hutchies’ project manager, Richard Chalmers.
LEFT: Shown enjoying the night are (from left) Lucy O’Connor, Melissa Mee, Caroline Chalmers, Cathy Jermanus, Vanessa Long and Lesleigh Jermanus.
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New landmark a feat of design and construction
The eye-catching woven bamboo-like screen on the Scott Street Apartments in Kangaroo Point highlights the versatility of precast concrete.
A DISTINCTIVE new landmark gives a grand sense of arrival for visitors to Brisbane approaching the city from the Kangaroo Point end of the Story Bridge. The 12-storey, super-luxury Scott Street Apartments building features an eye-catching woven concrete screen on the full length of its street front elevation. Erection of the bamboo-like screen was a complex operation requiring high precision craneage on a challenging site with limited access and water frontage in a densely populated inner-city residential area. Colin Ginger, general manager of Precast Concrete Products,
said the project created new boundaries for the shapes that could be achieved using high quality precast concrete. Casting of the panels was done by creating 16 highly customised moulds which were sculptured from steel, polyurethane, polystyrene and timber. A total of 56 cladding panels were required for the pattern which repeats every four levels. Mr Ginger said the highly sculptured facade presented significant structural challenges when it came to handling the panels due to the thin, slender sections in some parts. “Close collaboration between the precast design office, the project architect, engineer and
Hutchies was vital to get panel shapes which were structurally sound, within the capacity of the tower crane and yet achieved the overall look the client required,” he said. “This project serves as real testimony to the versatility of precast concrete and the innovation and new territory that can be explored when there is close collaboration between the building designers and the precaster.” Consultants on the Hutchiesbuilt Waterford Properties’ project were Jackson Teece (architect), Alliance Design Group (engineer) and Precast Concrete Products (precast manufacturer).
Salute to leaders of the future HUTCHIES’ Apprentice and Cadet of the Year Awards for Brisbane-based apprentices and cadets were held recently in The Shed at the Toowong Rowing Club. More than 120 guests, including apprentices, team leaders, site supervisors, subcontractors, parents, partners and key business associates, enjoyed a leisurely afternoon to congratulate the winners. Guest speakers included Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, Managing Director, Greg Quinn, and former Hutchies’ apprentice, Matt Hanna. Matt has just finished his apprenticeship with the John Berlese team and is now a foreman on The Point Brisbane hotel project at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane. He is proving to be an excellent role model for his peers and is the epitome of the characteristics Hutchies looks for in future leaders. These qualities include work
Cadet of the Year 2010 – Sam Harmsworth.
ethic, attention to detail, success with study and good organisational and leadership skills. This year’s winners are: • Apprentice of the Year – Steele Luscombe (Barry Butterworth Team) • Cadet of the Year – Sam Harmsworth (Russell Fryer Team) • Future Leaders’ Encouragement Award – Emma Dunn (Brad Miller Team) • 4th Year Apprentice Encouragement Award – Aaron Tully (Barry Butterworth Team) • 3rd Year Apprentice Encouragement Award – Max Claxton (John Berlese Team) • 2nd Year Apprentice Encouragement Award – Ethan Finlayson (Russell Fryer Team) • 1st Year Apprentice Encouragement Award – Chris Diversi (John Berlese Team)
Chairman Scott Hutchinson said Hutchies had maintained its commitment to its young leaders of the future by ensuring not one was stood down during the worst of the GFC. “The coming year will see our Workforce Development Program continue to refine its strategies and continue recruitment towards the target of about 200 apprentices,” said Scott. “Other strategies include the continuing development of the Gold Coast School of Construction currently located at our Yatala Yard, development of a structured, in-house, cadet induction program and an on-line literacy and numeracy support package for workers.”
Hutchies currently has 168 apprentices, working in its teams spread from Cairns to Tasmania, along with 26 future leaders and 12 cadets in the Brisbane office. Scott said this demonstrated Hutchies’ commitment to developing a future workforce from within its own ranks.
Apprentice of the Year 2010 – Steele Luscombe.
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New Australian citizen Chris with Queensland Governor Penelope Wensley. CHRIS Chainey, Hutchies’ project manager, recently moved up in the world – rubbing shoulders with Queensland Governor Penelope Wensley and chatting with Premier Anna Bligh.
The occasion was Australia Day at Government House when Chris gained his Australian citizenship. Despite his accent, Chris is now a fair dinkum Aussie with full citizenship and an Akubra hat.
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Community rallies for Ford family SITE manager, Mick Dodd, on behalf of Hutchies, recently had the pleasure of completing extensions and alterations to the Cabarita Beach family home of Mike and Margaret Ford. Mick said the aim of this small project was Hutchies’ way of helping the Fords with the return home of their son, Sam, after a long hospital stay due to serious brain injuries suffered in a bashing incident at Coolangatta 18 months ago. Sam remains severely disabled and is likely to need 24-hour care for the rest of his life. Most would be aware that Mike and Marg both work for Hutchies’ Tweed, and Sam was a second year apprentice with Hutchies working on Mick’s site at Hastings Point at the time of the incident. With the improvements, the
a third year apprentice, ❝putTylerin O’Neill, a huge effort on this project for his mate and displayed exceptional skills as a carpenter and a future foreman.
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Ford’s home is now accessible for Sam, inside and out, and includes a new entry foyer, physiotherapy room, lift, side deck and new pathways linking the house to the garage and to the pool in the back yard. Many members of the Hutchies’ Tweed team have helped the Fords in various ways since the incident. Involvement from the local community also has been encouraging, including fundraisers which many Hutchies’ company members have been able to attend and do their bit to help out. Mick Dodd is particularly proud to have been involved in the project
to help Sam, Mike and Marg. “A special mention should go to Tyler O’Neill who is one of our third year apprentices and a good friend of Sam,” Mick said. “Tyler put in a huge effort on this project for his mate and displayed exceptional skills as a carpenter and a future foreman. “It was also pleasing to have Sam’s dad, Mike, working on the project, who ensured all of the finer details were completed correctly. “In carrying out this project, we found a great deal of generosity and good will from subcontractors and suppliers.”
MEMBERS of Hutchies’ accounts section were guests of honour during a job visit to The Point Brisbane Hotel, in Kangaroo Point, hosted by site manager, Dave Warner. They enjoyed a tour of the construction site and an informal picnic lunch. The visit is part of an ongoing program to maintain good working relationships between Hutchies’ accounts and job sites.
Aspley State High School staff and students chose a special way to say a public thankyou to Kurt Peele and Hutchies for the great job they did at the school.
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The Ford family and Hutchies would like to sincerely thank the following for their assistance: Cool-It A/C (Matt Clarkson), Cross Border Electrical (Greg Monahan), Tweed Coast Welding (Fred Purlenfein), Transitions Polishing and Grinding (Brett Brant), A.S. Concrete Pumping Service (John Farquhar), Bryce Baker (Pottsville concreter), Hymix (Chris Swan), Boyds Bay Garden World (Glen Dawney), Tweed Sheet Metal (Greg Jefferies), Sutton Excavations (Peter Sutton), Tweed Heads Plumbing (Glenn Weaver), AwardCrete (Brett Ward), Lyndon Agencies (Moss Southern), J.H. Williams (Blake Hawkey), Border Brick and Block (Mark Dawson), Greenmount Timbers (Dean Monley), Bluescope Lysaght (Steve Martin), Ron Nickel Roofing (Craig Evans), Sherry’s Termite Protection (Roberta Shannon), Semple Solutions (Greg Semple), Cabarita Cottages (Kelvin Wilson).
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Accounts pay a site visit
I AM the Asset Manager for Endeavour and the client rep for our recently completed day centre in Toowoomba. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Hutchinsons for both the great outcome and, as importantly, the assistance and courteous care given to me and other Endeavour staff during the construction phase of this project. I have been in construction for over 35 years and this has been one of those rare positive projects that has been a pleasure to be involved with. The friendly and professional nature in which Hutchinsons performed their task has been special – and all at a very challenging time weatherwise. I would like to single out Mick Cummings and Keenan Wolski for special thanks for making this project a success
Sam flanked by Tyler O’Neill (left) and Mike Ford (Sam’s father who has since resigned to be a full time carer for Sam at home).
APARTMENTS in Chatswood, Sydney, are selling faster than hot cakes ... or at least faster than Hutchies can build them. In its first weekend on the market, buyers spent $200 million on apartments in the Metro Residences project, Of the 293 apartments in stage one of the Galileo Group and ISPT joint venture, 280 have sold, including five of the six penthouses up to $4.25 million each. CB Richard Ellis managing director of residential properties, David Milton, said the response had been unprecedented in his experience with buyers lining up for the chance to secure apartments. The project includes three towers above Chatswood’s revamped train station. Construction is due to start for completion in 2013.
FEEDBACK and an easy process for the customer. I would have no hesitation to recommend Hutchinsons to any prospective clients. Again thanks to all your staff that worked on this project. – John Carter Asset and Properties Manager Endeavour Foundation
• • • I HAVE just inspected the refurbishment work that your company has carried out at Yeppoon State School. Whilst not quite complete it is looking very good.
I am conscious that I was very concerned in our conversations at the end of last year about the late start to the project, however, we seem to have managed to accommodate the start of the school year and coexist with your builders and contractors. I have been very grateful for the flexibility of Lyle Ellis and Cameron O’May who have gone to extraordinary lengths to both meet our needs and to work within our school routine. Even with the complication of natural disasters and very old and less than perfect buildings, they have achieved a successful outcome for our students and teachers. – Laurelle Allen Principal, Yeppoon State School
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Inaugural awards for Tassie HUTCHIES’ Tassie office celebrated its inaugural State Awards for 2010 with the winners being Chris (Chappie) Spalding (holding signboard on left) announced as Apprentice of the Year and Phil Hiscox as Constructor of the Year.
Modular production booms with resource industry HUTCHIES now has three modular accommodation production facilities – at Yatala, Hemmant and the very latest at Toowoomba. The new Toowoomba facility has 5,000 square metres of floor area under one roof. It also has 9,000 square metres of yard and an extra 16,000 square metres being added to cope with the current workload – giving a
Aerial view of Hutchies’ new modular facility in Toowoomba.
total site area of 30 30,000 000 square metres. During the past nine months, 153 single accommodation units and 30 houses have been manufactured for BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) and transported to Moranbah and Dysart. During the next 12 months, it is expected the main source of work for the Toowoomba facility will be from projects located in the Surat Basin. The new modular facility is perfectly located on the doorstep of the Surat Basin and can provide a quality product at a competitive price due to a number of factors, including savings in transport time and competitive labour rates. Hutchies currently has 90
The new facility has 5,000 square metres under one roof.
personnel and subcontractors on site and employment numbers are expected to grow to 150 in the coming months. Following its setback with the January floods, Toowoomba is back
on its feet and the local economy is expected to grow strongly over the next five years, Robert Weymouth and his Toowoomba team are geared up and ready for action.
Dysart team visits client’s mine site HUTCHIES’ team from the Dysart 80 BMA Housing Project toured BMA’s Saraji Mine. Production started in late 1974 at Saraji with approximately eight million tonnes of high grade coking coal now produced annually from the open-cut mine. The coal travels 211 kms from Saraji Mine to Hay Point Coal Terminal near Mackay. BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA) operates seven mine sites and a coal loading port in Central Queensland The tour, which included being taken to the viewing platform at Pit 9 where a dragline could be seen in operation and observing the wash plant, maintenance facilities and dump trucks cruising the haul roads, gave Hutchies’ team an opportunity to see close-up the size of the operation. BMA provided guides to accompany the team on the buses to answer any questions and provide information regarding the operation. Sean Milfull, mining manager at Saraji, acknowledged the safety performance of the Dysart 80 project which has been lost time injury (LTI) free since the site opened in August 2010. For many of the team, this was their first time onto a mine site.
Hutchies’ Dysart team visited BMA’s Sariji open-cut coal mine site in the Bowen Basin.
Happy landings on high-rise BALCONIES added dd d to the h Deakinki point Apartments in Kangaroo Point by Barry Butterworth’s team have improved the amenity and value of the 1980s-built property. The balcony extension project utilised prefabricated galvanised steel structures which were craned into position. Hutchies’ site manager, Peter Richards, had the responsibility of keeping residents happy throughout the complex construction process.
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A job well done! THE floods and cyclones have gone ... but the memories and physical damage remain. Hutchies’ people, property and work sites took a hit, particularly in Toowoomba, but our equipment, experience and willingness enabled us to help communities back on their feet.
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N behalf of the many Brisbane residents and businesses affected by recent floods, I want to extend my sincere thanks to you for offering assistance with the massive clean-up effort. January’s natural disaster had a devastating effect on our city, but it has been heartening to see the people of Brisbane pull together to help each other recover. In the days following the flood, there was an enormous amount of work required to clean neighbourhoods and get Brisbane moving again. Council could not have completed this work in the short time it did without the generous offers of equipment and assistance from the community. Great progress has been made with the clean up and recovery efforts, but there is still much to be done. Council will continue to work hard to rebuild our city and to help flood affected residents and businesses get back on their feet. Once again, thank you for you kind offer of assistance. – Yours sincerely, Campbell Newman, Lord Mayor, Brisbane
••• WANT to say a huge thanks to the guys from Hutchinsons who acted so quickly in assisting us to reinstate the flood damaged residences.
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We are deeply grateful to all our people who helped in the recovery effort. It is with great pride that we witnessed our people unselfishly respond to the crisis throughout the State. Well done, everyone! – Scott Hutchinson Chairman, Hutchinson Builders They acted in a very professional manner, worked diligently and ensured all the water logged damaged materials were removed and placed outside. This allowed us to move forward to the next stage of reinstating the homes.
– Jennifer Cullen, Chief Executive Officer, Synapse, Brain Injury Association of Australia.
••• AM writing to express my gratitude to the Hutchinson employees who I witnessed assisting with the flood clean up at Murphy’s Creek on the weekend. I myself live at Murphy’s Creek and whilst my house did not sustain any damage, I was down there helping neighbours with the clean up where I observed the Hutchinson boys hard at work. The community appreciates the assistance provided by others in this massive task. Please pass my sincere thanks to your employees.
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– Tony Smith, General Manager, HSE Electrical, Toowoomba
••• ODAY a small band of friends set out to go to Murphy’s Creek to start a clean up. Then a band of volunteers from local builders, Hutchinsons, arrived with a truck and bobcat to assist.
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A HUTCHIES’ ute was one of the casualties of the January floods in Toowoomba
BULLDOGS’ hooker, Michael Ennis, met Murphy’s Creek residents Zac Keogh (left) and Wyatt Wilson during a club tour through Lockyer Valley after the floods. The visit was part of the Bulldogs’ tour through Lockyer Valley and Ipswich aimed at raising the spirits of local flood victims. Hutchies’ drink bottles and hats were distributed during the tour. While they were all there with generators going, two fire trucks appeared. They were volunteers from Cedar Creek/ Wolffdene brigade, who had travelled all the way up from beyond Beenleigh. On the way there, when the fire trucks got close to Murphy’s Creek, they were hailed down by four young guys who asked how they could help. The firies, who had been instructed to go into flooded areas and offer help, told them to follow the fire truck. When they got to Paul and Robyn’s home, they became part of an amazing group of strangers and family friends who made up a team of about 20 workers who got a mountain of work done in the space of one day. What an Aussie spirit, to get help from people who didn’t even know Paul,
Robin and family. We still don’t know who those four amazing guys were! See pics on www.halfcommission.com.au/flood and click on Help from Strangers. A big thanks to all supporters, helpers and those of you who have made donations. – Regards, Stan Edwards
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••• UST to give an update on the weekend, we grabbed the bobcat and a group of about 20 people arrived at Chris Drummond’s place at Withcott to help out with flood relief. Then some of us went on to Murphy’s Creek and helped out a guy that Marty and I knew where a ten metre section of his house was blown away and they lost everything. My wife and sister-in-law went on a food delivery and fed everyone from road workers to victims and a couple of the local coppers. All went very well. Special thanks to Murray Farrell for suggesting the idea. Thanks for the use of the bobcat.
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want to personally thank all Hutchies people who have given up their spare time to help out our neighbours who were affected by the floods. This is truly an admirable thing to do and just reinforces the community spirit that people working for Hutchies have. Regards, Robert Weymouth, Area Manager Toowoomba, Hutchinson Builders.
survive the fury of Cyclone Yasi.
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VOLUNTEERS work on fencing at the Drummond family property at Withcott.
WISH to acknowledge the Toowoomba team for their extremely generous support in helping get my property at Withcott on the way to recovering from the flood of January 10, 2011. To all the guys who brought neighbours and friends with them as well to help get some fences standing.
Deb and her helpers who fed us all and the Queensland Rail blokes who pitched in. Not only did we get some fences up and drank some beer, but it was a great morale boost to my family to get started with the rebuilding. We now have one goat proof paddock on the place, a feed of corn
and understanding neighbours who see them home every night. I am really humbled that someone would help us in such a way, when there were so many families so much worse off. A heart felt thank you from, – The Drummond family, Withcott.
Yasi delivers crocs, stalls 4x4s, but estimator rolls on
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Cairns’ senior project HEN the Cairns manager, Sandy Young, ran team became into some trouble when he aware of the hit flood waters in his pride threat from Cyclone Yasi, and joy 4x4. Paul de Jong decided Clutch trouble required a to make the vacant push from workmates. tenancy next door to Sandy changed from loser the office available as a secure place for LOSER: Sandy’s 4X4 needed a push when it tangled with to winner a few days later when he won a competition Hutchies’ staff, friends Cyclone Yasi in the city. in the ‘4x4 Australia’ magaand family, if needed, wave and drinking water. Jane White got more zine Spirit of Adventure during the cyclone. Eight children, 12 adults than she bargained for when award for a photograph of The tenancy was set up and three dogs ended up floods brought a crocodile to the same vehicle battling the with a generator so it would the front of her house. rugged terrain of Cape York. have constant power and bunkering down there. Chris Hattingh, Cairns’ it was fully equipped with ‘fridges, barbecue, micro- estimator, was one of the people to stay there for three days because he could not gain access to his house at the top of the Kuranda range. Chris took advantage of this and continued to estimate throughout the cyclone. No job sites suffered major damage, but the Hutchies’ sign at the Cairns office didn’t survive. Staff reported no major property damage, with the only disruptions being without power for four days WINNER: Sandy won a photographic competition in a national 4X4 magazine with his beloved fourby in its and minor flooding.
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TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRE Job Value: $1.25M Job Description: Refurbishment of existing Council building to incorporate a new state-ofthe-art customer service centre. The building includes a new call centre area, public waiting area, staff room and consultants’ meeting rooms Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Peter Lee Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Bob Tedford Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Lance Biddle Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Ben Adams Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . OPUS Struct Engineering & Elect Cons: OPUS Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . WT Partnership Interior Design Consultant: . . . . KDW
COLES REFURBISHMENT – NERANG Job Value: $828,582 Job Description: Refurbishment of an existing Coles store with the majority of works to preparation area and fresh produce. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager/Cost Planner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Kruse Carter Brendon Cuddon Sean Power BN Group Turner & Townsend Pty Ltd
Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMF Griffiths
COLES REFURBISHMENT – TWEED HEADS Job Value: $718,145 Job Description: Refurbishment of an existing Coles store with majority of works focusing on the preparation area and fresh produce. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager/Cost Planner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Kruse Carter Brendon Cuddon Carlos BN Group Turner & Townsend Pty Ltd
Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EMF Griffiths
FREEWAY OFFICE PARK Job Value: Description: Project comprises eight commercial office buildings with one level basement carpark and two levels of offices. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry White Jeremy Mckenzie Jacob Carter Greg Miles Lachlan Kiely Architects Dovey & Associates Struct Engineering Consultant: . BG Group Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . HCE Engineers Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . BSD
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NORTH LAKES STATE COLLEGE STAGE 8B Job Value: $1.45M Job Description: Refurbishment and construction of new classroom and library on the ground floor of the old pathways building at North Lakes. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager/ Administrator/Cost Planner: . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineer Consultant:. Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Elect. & Mechanical Consultant: Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Howdy McLeod Mike Franks James Cubitt Architects Meinhardt Qld Davis Langdon LEHR Consultants SPP Group Davis Langdon Dept. Education & Training.
AEIOU – SIPPY DOWNS Job Value: $2M Job Description: This new AEIOU centre is located on the Sunshine Coast University’s Sippy Downs campus. As well as being staffed with full-time specialist early childhood teachers, speech pathologists, occupational and music therapists, the centre will also be used as a training facility for the staff. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Tom Wilson Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Sam Harmsworth Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Rob Gee Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Buchan Group Struct Engineering & Elect Cons: Farr Engineers
168 RIDING ROAD, BALMORAL Job Value: $1,403,939 Job Description: The construction of three residential units and three retail units including external works and access road. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Barry Butterworth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Christopher Chainey Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Caitlin Hawkins Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Ian Partridge Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Trevor Bruiners Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kevin Hayes Architects Struct Engineering & Elect Cons: PDE Engineers
SOUTH BANK ‘QCON’ Job Value: $1,603,000 Job Description: Construction of grand stairway to Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University with external and landscape works including the provision of a new lift and stairway to Grey Street, South Bank. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Barry Butterworth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Christopher Chainey
The Boathouse apartments in Airlie Beach and adjacent man-made bay and marina have changed the map of Queensland. Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Landscape Architect: . . . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MIDTOWN, 127 CHARLOTTE ST, BRISBANE Job Value: $35M Job Description: A 28-level residential tower consisting of 143 units and four mezzanine levels of carpark and retail as well as one basement level of retail. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . John Berlese Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Soo Kim & Ron Pearse Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Peter Haidley Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Martin Tanner Struct Engineering & Elect Cons: Alliance Design Group
QUEENSLAND RAIL BURANDA STATION Job Value: $339,688 Job Description: Consists of design, manufacture and installation of a temporary prefabricated station ticket office at Buranda railway station in Brisbane. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Admin/Site Manager: . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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scaped areas and tennis court. The school name Coolabunia or ‘sleeping koala’ has been replicated into the design with a large sleeping koala motif set onto a floor to ceiling screened wall in the covered outdoor learning area to reinforce a sense of place and ownership for the school. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Carl Fiedler Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Warren Suley Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Paul Bowe Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Danny Charlesworth Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struxi Design Struct Engineering & Elect Cons: RMA Consulting Engineers Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis
39 EAST STREET, ROCKHAMPTON Job Value: $4,465,000 Job Description: As the first new building in the CBD in many years, this building is set to become a Rockhampton landmark. The high profile site, on the corner of East and Fitzroy Streets, will be the flagship for many more projects for the newly formed ‘Rocky Hutchies’ team. The project is a three-level mixed use commercial building, incorporating a creative facade mix of curtain walling, louvres, concrete and Alucobond. Ground floor will include a secure carpark and retail tenancies, with the two suspended levels built as an open plan office floor plate.
COLES REFURBISHMENT – FAIRFIELD Job Value: $3.8M Job Description: The Coles Fairfield refurbishment was a result of the recent floods in Brisbane. The contract works included stripping out all existing flood damaged fixtures, fittings, gondolas, food, etc., immediately after the flood and reinstating the store to the latest Coles’ brief. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cadet: . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Fire Consultant:. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freeway Office Park project consists of eight low-rise commercial office buildings.
Caitlin Hawkins Darryl Morris Trevor Bruiners Woods Bagot Opus International Opus aQuenta Consulting Webb Australia Group Gamble McKinnon Green McLachlan Lister Certis South Bank Corporation
Mechanical Consultant:. . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Rob Diamond Nathan Byrne John Parks David Wallace / Pat Doughan Rob Diamond PDT DEQ Mark Traucnieks DMA DMA / D&C Champion Fire DMA / D&C Cair Airconditioning Turner Townsend Bartley Burns
COOLABUNIA STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $517,000 Job Description: Design and construction of a new resource education facility. This building includes an integrated outdoor learning area and sits among the existing school land-
Midtown is a $35M 28-level residential tower being built in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD.
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Cairns terminal cruising along A HEAVY lift crane was used for landscaping at Hutchies’ Queensland Emergency Operations Centre at Kedron which involved transplantation of three Moreton Bay figs into planter boxes. Wayne Lauga Karen Reynolds Joel Smith Southern Capital Corporation Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peddle Thorp Architects Structural & Hydraulic Engineer Consultant: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alliance Design Group Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Graham Scott & Associates Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Neil Richardson Quantity Surveyor Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Kevin Burns Consulting Energy Efficiency Consultant: . . ESCO Mechanical Consultant:. . . . . . . Sheldon’s Design Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . Rockhampton Building Approvals
NORTH WARRANE SPORTS OVAL
TOWNSVILLE RSL MODIFICATIONS
Structural & Civil Engineering/ Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Johnstone McGee & Gandy
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Job Value: $150,000 Job Description: Refurbishment to existing toilets 10,11 and 12 on the first floor. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Mark Phillips David Christoffersen Ross Lockhart David Balson Project Leaders Australia
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE Job Value: $1.5M Job Description: Construction of firing ranges at the Department of Defence’s Hervey’s Range Training Area. This work comprises one assault grenade range, one standard grenade range and one direct fire support weapons range. Included in these ranges are waiting areas, amenities buildings, ammunition bunkers and range control towers. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Mark Phillips David Christoffersen Kody Blackburn David Balson Maunsell/AECOM
Job Value: $774,256 Job Description: Demolition of existing change rooms and toilet block and the construction of a new sports oval change room for the North Warrane Sports Oval. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Michael White Haylee Pratt Phil Hiscox Steve Andrews Darryl Slyp Johnstone McGee & Gandy
FOREST LAKE STAGE 6 – TARGET EXTENSION Job Value: $7M Job Description: Shopping centre refurbishment and construction of a new Target store. Hutchies’ Team Leader: Harry White Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Jeremy McKenzie Hutchies‘ Administrator: . . . . . . Greg Crittall Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Ben Butler Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Buchan Group Struct. Engineering Consultant: . MPN Consulting Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Rider Levit Bucknell Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Group
AZURE BLUE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES, REDCLIFFE Job Value: $48.9M Job Description: Construction of an aged care complex for Blue Care at Redcliffe. The facility comprises 122 apartments, 96 hospital beds, commercial kitchen and laundry, café and bar, auditorium and recreational facilities. The project consists of four buildings (up to five storeys) over a shared below-ground
Azure Blue Redcliffe is the first of a series of aged care facilities planned by Blue Care.
Historical and heritage elements are being retained throughout the extensive works on the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal project. THE Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal project consists of the upgrade and refurbishment of the existing Wharf Shed Three, part of Shed Two, site infrastructure and wharf infrastructure. The job includes building works, associated civil works and services, including demolition and
alterations, structural rectification, modification and additions and replacement of existing roofing and wall cladding. The proposed development is a single-storey building with mezzanine level and existing wharf shed with external decks and landscaped areas and facilities.
basement. This aged care facility is the first of a series planned by Blue Care. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Construction Manager: Chris Stevenson Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Alex Seydel Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Brett Smith Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Barry Bowers Hutchies’ Supervisors: . . . . . . . Scott Macgregor & Grant Delaney Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Steve Kourevelis Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merrin & Cranston Struct Engineering & Elect Cons: Cardno Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Napier & Blakeley Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Medland Metropolis
Toowoomba’s Regional Council building is being refurbished to include a new Customer Service Centre.
HOBART PRIVATE HOSPITAL Job Value: $1.5M Job Description: Project includes the demolition of existing offices and doctors’ lounge, construction of new offices, relocation of existing external services and sterilising department and construction of a new operating theatre. Hutchies’ Team Leader/Cost Planner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Mechanical & Fire Consultant: . Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Mick White Greg Birnie Paul Pereira / Jason Turner Xsquared Architects Pitt & Sherry Medland Metropolis Kingston Australia Johnstone McGee & Gandy
Hobart Private Hospital project underway in the centre of the city.
Artist’s impression of the new AEIOU centre on Sunshine Coast University’s Sippy Downs campus.
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TRAVELLING
UNDIES & BUDGIES RIGHT: Hutchies’ Budgies ensured the boys got off to a flying start in the swim leg of the Dysart Australia Day Triathlon Corporate event.
Australia Day in the outback a “fun raiser”
Debbie Zacher (left) and Jessica Stanley, both of Hutchies’ Townsville office, weigh-in with their Hutchies’ Undies after taking part in a chocolate walking tour of Melbourne during a Ladies’ Club weekend away in the southern capital. RIGHT: John Mason decides whether to swim or walk on his motel pool at Lake Tahoe, USA.
WITH Australia Day falling mid-week and most of the crew away from their friends and families, Dysart 80 site manager, Kevin Whitaker, was determined to see that his team would still have a great celebration. The day started with Hutchies having four teams entered into the Dysart Australia Day Triathlon Corporate event. Kitted out in their Hutchies’ Budgies, the boys kicked off with the swim leg, followed by the cycling leg. A mammoth effort by Ben
Ellison during the run helped his team, Julian Gourgaud and Jarrod Dockery, cross the finish line in second place. Well done to all four teams which competed – most of them without any training. With little time to recover, everyone headed down to the local AFL ground where a barbecue, cold beer, cricket, hole in one and thong throwing awaited. The day was also used to raise funds for the Premier’s Flood Relief appeal with $1256 donated. A fantastic day was had by all, with a huge thank you to all those who helped with setting up, catering and clean up.
HATCHED&MATCHED
RIGHT: Hutchies’ site manager, Scott Macgregor, married Marie Woodhouse last November.
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Roly (Roland) Hill and wife, Julmary, are the proud parents of new daughter, Nevaeh Abigail Hill, born at the Mater Hospital. Roly is a foreman/carpenter on Freeway Office Park.
Campbell Patrick Cooper is one of the youngest to appear in Travelling Undies. He was born in February as son of Daniel and Kate Cooper, of Toowoomba, where Dad is a Hutchies’ project manager. Nicole Apelt from Toowoomba office, trimmed Daniel’s Hutchies’ Undies down to size.
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Island in the sun
HUTCHIES’ team at Thursday Island appear to be digging their own graves. Surely life in a tropical paradise can’t be that tough under site foreman, Rob Mahony!
Head man clean shaven
Peter before ... and after. PETER Roy, Head of Practice at the Architectural Practice Academy, is a new man since taking part in the World’s Greatest Shave. Peter thanked Hutchies for its support and was delighted that, despite the
difficult times, he was able to raise $1000 for cancer research. “Just like the prize ram, I came out of the experience without a drop of blood spilt, no Band-Aids, no tar,” Peter reported.
Annual day out Ladies’ bliss Melbourne office enjoyed its annual day out with a visit to in Melbourne the Laneway Festival. Pictured
THE Hutchies’ Ladies spent three nights at Oaks on Market Street, Melbourne, for their regular weekend getaway. The three-day away adventure included a Haigh’s Chocolate Walking Tour and a spa treatment for the health conscious.
are Kate, Irish and Pat.
Rock ‘n’ Roll George in the limelight again THE Queensland Museum will have Rock ‘n’ Roll George’s iconic FX Holden on public display at South Bank this year from May 23 (in time for Queensland Week) until October 2. A proposal to develop a three-stage history of Brisbane is also in the planning phase and the Museum is keen to secure the vehicle for stage two – the Musical History of Brisbane – due to roll out in 2012-13. Spokesperson for the Museum said that “it would be brilliant to have the car on loan for this period as well”. RIGHT: Rock ‘n’ Roll George with his famous FX Holden was a familiar sight in inner Brisbane.
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Office v site in a friendly
From left, Rod King, Dave Warner, Richie Benaud, Tim Ferguson and John Berlese (COTY 2006) at lunch. THE last time Hutchies made an appearance at the cricket, police and security put an end to its ambush marketing campaign by catching Hutchies’ bouncing ball after it made its way across the hallowed turf.
But all was forgiven when the Hutchies’ cricket fans made a more dignified appearance during a lunch which was a prelude to the recent Ashes series between Australia and England. Rod King, Dave Warner, Tim Ferguson and John Berlese (COTY 2006) shared a table and some good yarns with Richie Benaud, former Australian Test Captain and Channel Nine cricket commentator.
A HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba site team played a Hutchies’ Toowoomba office team in a lively but friendly game of hockey in December. The office team won with a close score of 2-1. The site team is itching for a rematch.
Motorcyclist in a spin
LEFT: Hutchies’ bouncing ball was caught by security.
Jack surveys the result of his “Easy Rider” adventure on an electric scooter.
DESPITE many years as an easy riding motorcyclist, Jack had some difficulty coming to grips with a friend’s new electric shopping scooter. During a family visit by Jack and June to Allan and Julie Butler at Wynnum, Jack couldn’t say no to an offer from Allan to take the new scooter for a spin. The quick spin ended with an abrupt stop ... in the pot plants. No real damage was done and there were lots of laughs all round.
Terry’s dream comes true THE number 24 spot on the All Blacks side for Triple M’s Classic Rugby for Christchurch went for a whopping $11,600 – almost $5000 more than the Wallaby spot! Hutchies’ site foreman, Terry Bowden (COTY 2008) was the lucky fella to snap up the jersey. Terry is an ex-Rugby player and was absolutely pumped to be playing alongside All Blacks greats, Ian Jones and Christian Cullen.
Scratch-its Great prizes to be won!
If your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
Pioneering spirit creates jobs in remote locations HUTCHIES’ pioneering spirit is alive and well, as the 100th anniversary of its foundation in 1912 approaches. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said almost 200 Hutchies’ people had volunteered to work in new remote site locations in Queensland, Northern Territory, West Australia, Torres Strait and Papua New Guinea. Scott said working in remote sites was not only a great adventure for young people but also an opportunity for them to make good money. “Our clients, particularly those in the resource industries, are impressed that we can deliver trained and qualified people to work in these out of the way places,” he said. Remote area work has flowed from Hutchies’ decision to diversify geographically and move into all sectors of the market as a response to the global financial crisis. “We made a conscious decision to seek out remote location work which many other builders avoid because of the difficulty in sourcing and accommodating skilled personnel,” Scott said. “At Hutchies, qualified volunteers are transferred to remote areas from high
population centres on the coast where new recruits are trained to take their places. “This process ensures only qualified people represent Hutchies in remote sites and new people are being trained up for the future. “As a result, Hutchies has expanded its team throughout Australia and picked up new work at a time when many in the building industry are in decline. “Once our teams become established in remote sites we then look for more work opportunities in those areas. “It is a strategy for gradual, steady expansion in difficult times and it is paying dividends for Hutchies, our people and our clients.”
h Full details in Managing Director’s report Pg 2.
HUTCHIES’ remote site team in the Northern Territory celebrate completion of a 50-bed prisoner work camp near Tennant Creek. Hutchies’ team was made up of tradesmen, apprentices, local subbies and three local labourers, one of whom was indigenous. Corrections Minister, Gerry McCarthy, said work camps had been extremely successful in other parts of Australia with prisoner rehabilitation and repatriation. “The $5.1 million Barkly Work Camp is part of a new era
Mystery man
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Looking forward in the Outback in corrections for the Northern Territory and will help end the cycle of crime by teaching prisoners valuable work and life skills to increase their employment opportunities,” said Mr McCarthy.
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From the
Portal wins Excellence Award
THE Portal Hotel in Spring Hill, Brisbane, has been awarded the 2011 Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Award. This is a result of the number of favourable comments by guests and is recognition of considerable hard work by the Portal team. Portal has received favourable comments about the quality of service at the front desk and also the food and service in the bar. Visit www.8hotels.com for more information
Midtown breaks new ground
Managing Director
IN the last edition of Hutchies’ Truth, I talked about the success of our strategy to diversify geographically and be active in all segments of the market. One of the fundamental reasons this strategy is working is the preparedness of our people to travel and to relocate. Currently, 185 of our 1,065 direct employees fit into this category. This is one of the many benefits of Hutchies’ direct employment model. When you need people such as carpenters, plumbers, labourers, wall and ceiling trades, leading hands, supervisors, admin staff and apprentices, etc., to work in relatively remote areas such as Thursday Island, PNG, the Pilbara, the Bowen and Surat Basins, Tennant Creek, Mt Isa and the like, they are on hand. Hutchies’ capacity to mobilise large groups of people plus accommodate and look after them is something that impresses many of our remote region clients. Interestingly, many of our 18 to 30-year-olds are the most enthusiastic – those with not too many ties and looking for a little adventure and the opportunity to save some money in the process. We find it much more efficient to draw on Hutchies’ existing employee bases on the east coast and take them into the remote areas where it is really important to have known quantities and
then replace them in the more populated coastal areas where labour is quite plentiful. Despite still being in the middle of a global financial crisis, our direct employee and apprentice numbers continue to grow – and this is a direct result of our regional and remote presence. The key is to look after your people. We’re finding that the Hutchies’ people who have made this transition over the past 18 months are the best ambassadors. They are encouraging other work colleagues to join them in the regions and consequently we are able to meet the demands despite the apparent skills shortages in these areas. It is important also to integrate into the local communities in which we operate, so, consequently, we open the doors to local subbies and their workers as well as take on local apprentices everywhere we go. It remains a pretty tough, hard and competitive world out there, but we are holding our own with 164 projects on the books at the moment and our strategy to do whatever it takes to keep our people together during the economic crisis remains alive.
— Greg Quinn Managing Director
Spectacular kick off for new stadium
Shown at the ground breaking ceremony are (from left) Naijun Zhai (NJ), Scott Hutchinson, Tang Bo , Changqing Zou, Yugang Xia and Marcus Ng. HUTCHIES took part in a ground breaking ceremony at the $35M Midtown project in Charlotte Street, Brisbane, in May with client, Yanjian Group (Australia).
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The 28-level residential tower consists of 143 units, four mezzanine level carparks and retail areas. Project completion is scheduled for October 2012.
HUTCHIES’ team members joined local dignitaries for the official opening of the Sunshine Coast Stadium at Stockland Park, Bokarina, in June. Luxurious facilities have taken over from the demountables that Sunshine Coast sports people have been accustomed to at the sports ground. Councillor Keryn Jones and Stockland Park managing director, John Kelly, who worked tirelessly on the development, are delighted with the results. The grandstand has 1,066 seats and temporary tiers can double that capacity. As well, mounds at either end make for great good-weather viewing. “It is up there with the best in Queensland,” Ms Jones said.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot and Cr Keryn Jones at the official opening of the Sunshine Coast Stadium at Stockland Park.
“The important issue is that the facility has the ability to be built onto. Having a facility like this will hopefully attract greater crowd numbers. Then we will see the need for more seats”
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Hutchies reconnects with its Rocky roots WITH the prospect of more work in the Queensland Capricorn coast, Hutchies opened an office in Rockhampton last year, reconnecting with its roots established in the city almost 75 years ago. Hutchies won a contract in 1939 to build the Rockhampton Town Hall, now a famous Queensland landmark, designed by local architects E.M. Hocking and L.T. Palmer. The firm was well known in the Capricorn district for more than 20 years and had a reputation for producing excellent project design and attention to detail. Although the Town Hall was to be one of their most important
works, it also was one of their last. The building was controversial at the time, too, as it was one of the few major buildings in the state designed by local architects, with most of the design work in those days going south to Sydney and Melbourne. Critics described the situation as “insufferable snobbishness which finds expression in the depreciation of anything local” and which put “fat commissions in the hands of fashionable firms in southern cities.” The Rockhampton Town Hall was designed in the classic style commonly used by Queensland
LEFT: Rockhampton Town Hall on completion in 1941.
Hutchies’ at work on the Rockhampton Town Hall project.
Cairns terminal cruises to victory
HUTCHIES’ Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal project was awarded the Building of the Year at the Far North Queensland Regional Architecture Awards. Arkhefield and Total Project Group were the architects with Hutchies’ Cairns team being selected to carry out the building works, which included the refurbishment of the heritage shed, construction of pedestrian zones, covered access to new bus and taxi bays and landscaping works.
Local citizens on site of the proposed Rockhampton Town Hall. Government architects in the 1930s for public buildings. Council decided the new Town Hall should also contain administrative offices, as well as a central hall and foyer, which could be
A NATIONAL project team assembled by Hutchies and procurement of the latest international technology provided a successful design and construct formula for a new Olympic standard public swimming pool being built in Rockhampton. The project team called on expertise from throughout Hutchies’ national network and the international technology includes a bulkhead and timing system from USA and tiles from Germany. Winning the contract against eight competitive quotes was a great achievement for Hutchies’ Rockhampton team. Premier Anna Bligh recently announced Hutchies had been chosen for the $3.3 million project which will be the final stage in the $21.1 million redevelopment of the Rockhampton Riverbank. Hutchies, which opened an office in Rockhampton in July last year, will work on the Southside Memorial Pool during its winter closure. When it reopens later in the year in time for the summer swimming season, the 50-metre, 10-lane pool will be the only FINA-compliant pool in Queensland outside Brisbane. The water temperature will be maintained between 25º and 28ºC which can be used all year round
used as an assembly area. The foundation stone was laid on March 25, 1939 and the building was opened by State Premier Forgan-Smith on May 24, 1941.
A new Olympic FINA international standard swimming pool has started construction in Rockhampton. to host state championships and other elite standard competitions. Although Hutchies has been permanently based in Rockhampton for less than a year, its association with the city goes back many decades when it won a contract to build the iconic Rockhampton Town Hall in 1939. A team of about 50 will work on the pool project which will be transformed with the addition of the new pool alongside the existing facility. Works include concrete concourses, fencing, landscaping and electrical works. A toddlers’ wading pool, existing paths, light poles and trees will be demolished or removed. Pool heating, which will be switched off during summer, will cost about $100,000 a year.
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Energy building brightens up demolition site STANWELL Corporation, one of Queensland’s largest energy producers, plans to move into an energy efficient building being built by Hutchies on a demolition site on the corner of East and Fitzroy Streets in Rockhampton. Hutchies’ contract administrator, Karen Reynolds, said the three-storey building would be one of the first in Australia to use a glazing system on its curtain walling for energy efficiency. It will consist of ground floor retail and car parking, with two levels of commercial office space.
Shown on site are (from left) excavator operator Jeff Mills; Karen Reynolds; Brad Carter; Rockhampton Mayor, Wayne Collins; Stanwell CEO, Joel Smith; Nathan Wale; and Neale Crow, Frank Knight.
Waterfront site sends signal to boaties
Hutchies’ waterfront site on the Isle of Capri, Gold Coast. LOCAL residents can’t help noticing the big changes underway at the local shopping and commercial centre on the Isle of Capri at Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast. Extensive signage by Hutchies’ Mick Dodd, to the north, south, east and west of the site ensure that, not only pedestrians and
motorists get the message, but also the boaties cruising on the local canal and Nerang River are getting the signals. The 1960s-built waterfront shopping and commercial centre is undergoing a $50 million facelift. On completion, the revamped complex, to be called Capri on Via Roma, will comprise 31 retail
businesses over 6,000m2, including waterfront restaurants, cafes, fresh food and artisan providores, a small supermarket, as well as fashion, beauty and lifestyle outlets. A further 16 commercial tenancies over 1,100m2 will be available for medical, legal and other professional service providers.
~ Obituary ~ HUTCHIES extends its sympathy to the Quinn family at the passing of Daniel Thomas Quinn, father of Hutchies’ administrator, Tom Quinn, and brother of Hutchies’ managing director, Greg Quinn. A service in thanksgiving for the life
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of Daniel was held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, in Ipswich, on April 6, followed by burial at Warrill Park Lawn Cemetery, Pall bearers were Greg Quinn, Paul Quinn, Gary Quinn, Peter Quinn, Tom Quinn and Chris Quinn.
Mobile homes swing into action HUTCHIES’ modular facilities and its clients were able to help State Government provide emergency shelter in Queensland in the wake of Cyclone Yasi. BMA generously diverted 30 homes, destined for the mines in the Bowen Basin, to provide urgently needed accommodation in Mission Beach, Tully and Cardwell. This initiative was orchestrated quickly by the Queensland Government immediately the cyclone hit. Hutchies’ teams endured some difficult conditions during installation with constant torrential rain falling on an already devastated landscape. Well done BMA, Queensland Government and Hutchies.
Synapse awards Life Membership CHAIRMAN Scott Hutchinson has been awarded Life Membership of Synapse, the Brain Injury Association of Queensland. Synapse CEO, Jennifer Cullen, said the Life Membership had been given to acknowledge Hutchies’ generous support and commitment to the Brain Injury Association of Queensland. Ms Cullen said Hutchies’ willingness to support would continue to allow Synapse to help people, with acquired brain injuries and those whose behaviour challenged community understanding, through direct service delivery.
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Hotel guests get to make their Point
THE Point Brisbane hotel at Kangaroo Point will double its number of rooms to more than 200 as part of a major extension by Hutchies due for completion later this year. Hotel operator, David Catterall, of the Best Management Group, said they had listened to their guests and tailored the new product to meet their needs and preferences. The hotel has already opened a new restaurant and cocktail lounge and expanded its lobby and public areas. “Business travellers need more than just a room, so our extension and improvements are multi-dimensional embracing technology, dining and lounging, functionality and comfort,” he said. “They really appreciate a comfortable and welcoming bar and restaurant at the end of a busy day. “The new restaurant, designed by renowned Brisbane architect, Joseph Ceccato, and built by Hutchinson Builders, is visually stunning.”
Visit www.thepointbrisbane.com.au for more information.
Buying frenzy at Glen Waverley
Ikon Glen Waverley was sold out off-the-plan in one day. IN A $65 million buyer rush prior to its launch, all 116 apartments and nine office spaces in the new Ikon Glen Waverley development were snapped up within a few hours. People started queuing up to buy the units off-the-plan from 6am for a 9am opening and by the end of the day it was all sold out. The Ikon development is a
Sea Pearl signing
SMILES all around at the contract signing for the $70 million Sea Pearl project at Mooloolaba on the Sunshine Coast. From left, Greg Smith (project superintendent), Mick Crocker (Hutchies’ team leader Maroochydore), Liz and Shane Leadbetter (Leadbetter Property Developments) and John Robertson (OGE Group Architects). Sea Pearl is a luxury apartment project on the Mooloolaba Esplanade due for completion by October 2012.
Growth spurt hits the Sunshine Coast
AN ambitious project at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast will enable business owners to buy office space without having to lease or rent. The Corporate Centre, off Norval Court, is a $14.5 million project which will create 3,800 square metres of office space. Hutchies’ one-day pour for the first floor level required 60 trucks of concrete. The Corporate Centre is due for completion by October and is part of a building growth spurt on the Sunshine Coast.
10-storey tower of one and twobedroom apartments over a retail precinct in the heart of the business and entertainment area of Glen Waverley in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. Adjacent to the Glen Waverley railway station and close to the bus terminal for 14 routes, the development is ideally suited for city commuting and accessing
Monash University, St Kilda and Chadstone. It is being developed by Consolidated Properties in partnership with VicTrack. VicTrack Chief Executive Bob McDonald said the project was an effective way to utilise surplus railway land for the benefit of the business and residential community.
Premier reviews Hutchies’ social progress network grows HUTCHIES has jumped into the world of social media by creating profiles on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. The aim of being involved in these websites is to promote Hutchies and its colourful, fun, family culture, while also showing off some of the latest and best projects. So far Hutchies has managed to get 60 people liking us on Facebook, 23 followers on Twitter and numerous connections on LinkedIn. We hope to grow these numbers substantially and keep inviting the users of these sites to see the way Hutchinson Builders works and to see more of the company of which we are proud. Like us on Facebook:
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PREMIER of Tasmania, Lara Giddings, recently visited Hutchies’ team at work on the Clarence Plains Child and Family Centre site. The Premier reviewed progress on the $4.4 million project for the Tasmanian Department of Health and Human Services.
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Charity night extravaganza
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Pinnacle for Gladstone CBD
Pictured at the Hutchies’ Charity Night in Sydney are (back from left) Sean Nyssen, Kylie Nyssen, Mario Hadjia and Louise Hadjia; (front from left) Mary-Jeanne Hutchinson, Scott Hutchinson, The Hon, John Watkins (CEO Alzheimer’s Australia) and Deborah Watkins.
No planking policy adopted PINNACLE apartments currently under construction by Hutchies will be an impressive new landmark on Gladstone’s skyline in the years ahead. The residential apartment development, located in Gladstone’s CBD, consists of 49 units with two levels of basement car park and seven storeys of above ground. Shown inspecting early site works are (from left) Asif Qureshi, Hutchies’ contract administrator; Wayne Lauga, Hutchies’ Gladstone/Rockhampton team leader; Gary Turner, Hutchies’ Gladstone construction manager; Ben Smith, Sahben Property Developer and Hutchies’ client; and Robert Weymouth, Hutchies’ Toowoomba team leader.
Expansion for BlueCare in Mareeba
Hutchies’ team members were among the guests at the sod-turning at BlueCare’s Mareeba Gardens Settlement Aged Care Facility on the Atherton Tablelands. LOCAL dignitaries turned out for an official sod-turning in May at BlueCare’s Mareeba Gardens Settlement Aged Care Facility. Hutchies has been contracted by BlueCare to complete the $7 million refurbishment and extension of the existing centre, with works due to be completed in August 2012. A mock brick wall, assembled by Hutchies’ Tony Doyle, disintegrated as planned with one hefty blow as part of the ceremony. Guests were then treated to a wonderful rendition of singing by one of the residents, whose voice left all invigorated to tackle the challenge ahead.
Beats working
Murray Emmerson shows off the results of a successful day on the water. If Murray had traded his boardies for Hutchies’ Undies he would have made it as a winner in Travelling Undies.
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SAFETY has always been a priority at Hutchies and we have adopted a no planking policy on all our sites in response to the current craze. Hutchies’ scaffold teams work in dangerous environments on a daily basis and are
more aware than most about the dangers of planking. Without wanting to make light of a serious subject, the scaffold team is working on “no planking” signage ... which at this moment is still work in progress.
I WOULD like to acknowledge the wonderful support that both Keenan Wolski and Mick Cummings have given to Endeavour Foundation and especially to myself throughout the building of our new Learning and Lifestyle building. Mick worked with Endeavour and myself in such a wonderful and supportive way, answering questions and doing minor changes that did not impact on the project or the budget, as well as accommodating functions held prior to the building’s completion. He acted as a very professional representative of Hutchinson Builders at all times. Keenan also was available whenever required to give information and assist with little things that needed to be sorted out. Please commend both on the representation they have given to Endeavour on behalf of Hutchinsons. I have no hesitation in recommending Hutchinsons for any further projects that I may be involved with in the future and I know my CEO, David Barbegello, was also impressed with their professionalism at the opening.
HUTCHIES’ Charity Night has become the construction industry’s event of the year in New South Wales. This year the black tie extravaganza held at the Sydney Town Hall featured a lavish three course dinner, the Sydney Town Hall grand organ played by Robert Ampt, live music from The Three Waiters, Robbers Dogs Jazz Band and Jellybean Jam and comedian, Ahn Do. At $300 a seat, all proceeds from the evening went to Alzheimer’s Australia which is the peak body for people with dementia and their families and carers. Donation amount was $45,000 handed over in June and Alzheimer’s Australia raised $6,000 from guest on the night.
FEEDBACK On a final note, was great to work with you, your staff and sub-contractors to have the most spectacular building that is now a wonderful place for people with intellectual disability to come each day and enjoy their activities. – Debbie Auchterlonie, Operations Manager – Services, Endeavour Foundation. CONGRATULATIONS on a successful installation of the Buranda Station building. All Queensland Rail representatives in attendance have advised that they were impressed with the organisation and the way issues, access and safety were managed. I pass on their and our own team’s compliments. – Roger Bylett, Project Manager, Queensland Rail
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Social outing with a difference
Work of art from Yasi wreckage
HUTCHIES’ Cairns assisted local artists to create a work of art from a tree damaged by Cyclone Yasi. An Arboration by Tania Cobham, Emily Camilleri and Beth Shorter (mentored by Jill Chism) conveys a narrative, giving voice to many and revealing stories of loss and devastation. Hutchies’ Kent Beavon is shown with the artwork which will be on permanent display.
MORE than 50 brave members of Hutchies’ Social Club climbed Brisbane’s Story Bridge for a bird’s eye view of the city during April. From the viewing platform, 80 metres above sea level, the merry band took in Moreton Bay and its islands, the Glasshouse Mountains, Mount Coot-tha and Brisbane Forest Park, world heritage-listed Lamington National Park and, of course, the Brisbane River.
Looking a gift horse in the mouth HANNAH Franklin was one of the Social Club members who headed to Hutchies’ Cocktail Marquee at the Doomben 10,000 Day in May. She also tried to get some inside running on winners for the day from her equine connections. The efforts didn’t produce many race winners but all Hutchies’ starters won in the fashion ... and the fun stakes.
A dogged life at the top
New studio for Kids Under Cover
HUTCHIES’ crane driver, Tony Kele, recently made it into the Brisbane News with an interview about his life at the top. The Brisbane News reported: “When Yeerongpilly resident Tony started his working life in a factory at age 14, it took him a week to realise being indoors would drive him up the wall. The day he finished his apprenticeship, he hotfooted it out the door. In 1981 he picked up labourers’ tools on the construction site at QPAC and has never looked back ... or down. Now Tony drives the cranes that have helped construct some of the city’s tallest structures. “Working up high is second nature to me now,” says Tony. “The longer you do this kind of work, the less stressful it becomes. I just love being in the open air.” Tony is working at The Point Hotel, Kangaroo Point, as a dogman, hooking and unhooking loads from a crane.
MINISTER for Community Services and Housing, Karen Struthers, recently waved off a mobile studio apartment at Hutchies’ Modular Facility in Ormeau to launch the new partnership between Kids Under Cover and the Queensland Government. The Hutchies-built studio will become part of a unique scheme to provide mobile housing for teenagers at risk of homelessness. Ten new studio units will become temporary homes for youngsters who cannot live with their families as part of the Kids Under Cover program. The not-for-profit organisation builds and refurbishes semi-independent, temporary housing for young people adjacent to their family homes. Kids Under Cover has built 14 houses and almost 450 demountable studios for 2,500 homeless and at risk young people in Victoria, ACT and Queensland since 1989. Chief executive officer, Jo
Minister for Communities and Housing, Karen Struthers, (second from right) during a visit to Hutchies’ Modular Facility in Ormeau. With her are (from left) Scott Hutchinson, Zachariah Bronsch, Neil Baxter and Margaret Lawton. Swift, said $1 million in State Government funding would change the lives of many homeless young people and those at risk of becoming homeless as a result of family conflict or overcrowding. “To witness the Minister waving off a studio was the culmination of years of hard work and perseverance – mostly from Hutchies,” she said. “We appreciate Hutchies’ support and couldn’t do without it.”
Minister for Communities and Housing, Karen Struthers, said families under stress put enormous pressure on relationships, especially with teenage children. “When there is conflict, families sometimes just need some space and Kids Under Cover allows young people to leave the house but not the home,” she said. For more information about Kids Under Cover, visit www.kuc.org.au
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LOGAN CENTRAL LIBRARY STAGE 2
Job Value: $ 4,131,149 Job Description: Stage 1 of the project consisted of the refurbishment of an existing supermarket building in Logan Central. The Stage 2 comprises complete internal works including the main library, community meeting room and offices fit-out. The external façade has also been aesthetically redesigned. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Estimator: . . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Darrin Wilson Tom Quinn Russell Glass Rob Diamond Brand & Slater Meinhardt
KSB WAREHOUSE AND OFFICES Job Value: $2.7M Job Description: Design and construction of a 2500m2 warehouse and offices for KSB Pumps Australia as its new Queensland headquarters. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Eng Consultants: . Electrical Consultants:. . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Tom Wilson Sam Harmsworth Hugh Creedy Lambert and Smith ADG Brett Stuart
KINGSTON SUBSTATION TASMANIA Job Value: $1.9M Job Description: Civil and site works for construction of a new two-storey switch room building plus two new transformer bunds at the Kingston Substation including fencing works, footings for new equipment, new oil separator tank, relocation of septic tank, roadways, and large concrete encased conduits from the transformers to the new building. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Engineering & Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Michael White Ian Ramsden Gordon Manson Mick Connolly GW Engineers GW Engineers Alstom Grid
NORTHERN BEACHES SHOPPING CENTRE – MACKAY Job Value: $10.5M Job Description: Stage 1 of the Northern Beaches Shopping Centre comprises a new Woolworths and surrounding tenancies. Construction of the Woolworths incorporates tilt panel and portal steel enclosed by metal roof sheeting, internal block partitioning and plasterboard throughout the back of house and amenities, various finishes specialties such as select grade stainless steel bench tops and meat machinery, polished and epoxy floors to certain areas and loading dock with a scissor table plus future allowance for a second. The external tenancies are base building works with a later fit-out package to be negotiated with the client.
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Hutchies’ Team Leader & Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . . Levi Cobry Hutchies’ Senior Administrator:. Daniel Chittick Hutchies’ Administrators: . . . . . Alistair Pillay & Alan Lengsfeld Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Wayne Syrch Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Cody Harris Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Michael Crossin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Buchan Group Structural & Civil Engineering Consultant: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Farr Engineers Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . EMF Griffiths Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stockwell Design & Construction
GYMPIE SHELL, RETAIL SHOWROOMS AND WAREHOUSE Job Value: $4.5M Job Description: New Coles Express Shell service station plus retail warehouse and retail showrooms totalling 940m2. The vacant Bruce Highway site, which will have difficult access during construction, requires 3000m3 of excavation of rock and basalt. This is a design and construct project and buildings consist of tilt up panel walls and structural steel roofing and parapets. A 17m x 32m fuel canopy will be constructed in structural steel to cover the $800,000 fuel system and dispensers which includes an underground LPG tank and 180,000 litres of petrol and diesel. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager & Administrator: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Eng Consultant: . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Carl Fiedler Brett Washington Upul Udayajeewa Thomson Adsett Tod Consulting Ashburner Francis Gympie Commercial Investments
HOLY SPIRIT AGED CARE STAGES 2 & 3 Job Value: $15M Job Description: Project is a community building with single-storey slab on ground, with masonry block walls and structural steel roof frame. Enclosed areas include a chapel, function room, maintenance areas, café, servery, kitchen, hairdresser, physio rooms and toilets. The main entry facing north-east is protected from elements by large structural steel awnings, cantilevered off each other and connected to the main building. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Assistant: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul de Jong Peter Singleton Brodie Rodman Darrin Denman Don Robertson Chris Hattingh Bickerton Masters (Bris) Clarke & Prince (Cairns) Struct Engineering Consultant: . Colefax Rodgers Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Cardno CCS
Stage 2 of Logan Central Library comprises all internal works including the main facility, community meeting room and offices fit-out. Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Beacon Consulting Elect & Mechanical Consultant:. MGF Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holy Spirit Care Services
MAREEBA GARDENS SETTLEMENT REDEVELOPMENT Job Value: $7M Job Description: Renovation and extension of six existing aged care buildings at Mareeba. Works include renovation of interiors with extensions to Block A, E and H as well as new access road and associated car parking for the entire centre Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Eng Consultant: . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Elect & Mechanical Consultant:.
Paul de Jong Ben Starchenko Glenn Skaraiev Chris Hattingh Merrin & Cranston MPN Consulting Napier Blakeley VOS Group Hydraulics Consultant: CMRP Landscape Architects:. . . . . . . . Land Partners Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue Care
BRODRIBB HOME KITCHEN UPGRADE (STAGE 1) Job Value: $1.1M Job Description: Demolition of an existing commercial kitchen and new construction to include new commercial kitchen, cold rooms, freezer, staff room and food preparation areas Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager & Administrator: . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Eng Consultant: . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Bob Tedford Mick Cummings Ben Adams ELIA Architects Intelara Ashburner Francis Brodribb Home Inc
MATER PIMLICO TRAINING FACILITY Job Value: $4.3M Job Description: Construction of a new medical education and training facility at the Mater Private Hospital, Pimlico, Townsville. The facility will be built over an existing asphalt car park which will be reinstated when the construction is complete. Consisting of 800m2 of suspended slab, on concrete columns with 900mm diameter bored pier foundations with a structural steel plant deck and roof structure, the facility features extensive audiovisual and multimedia systems including integrated controls, distributed audio and video, video conferencing, projectors, LCD touch screen
controls, wireless microphones and more. The AV and electrical subcontracts make up more than 25 per cent of the job value. The busy site itself also poses a particular challenge. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct & Civil Eng Consultant: . . Electrical & AV Consultant: . . . . Mechanical Consultant:. . . . . . . Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Mark Phillips Matthew Jamieson Malcolm Marcus Dave Balson Stephen de Jersey Northern Consulting Engineers Kevin Burns Consulting McClintock Engineering Group CMRP Hydraulic and Fire Services Consultants Mater Health Services North Queensland
QLD X-RAY TOWNSVILLE MATER HOSPITAL Job Value: $1.7M Job Description: Fit-out of a new building to accommodate state-of-the-art X-ray facilities including specialised diagnostic facilities. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator & Cost Planner: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Bob Tedford Keenan Wolski Nathan James Stephen de Jersey
Structural Engineering Consult:. LCJ Engineers Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Qld Xray
BANK WEST REFURBISHMENT Job Value: $1,973,536 Job Description: Comprises a seven-storey commercial office building refurbishment including removal and replacement of the external glass façade, new architectural feature sunshades, render and repainting the external blockwork surfaces and provision of new street level awnings. Access and materials handling will be the key challenge for this inner CBD project. Several of the vacant floors of the building are also to be fully stripped out and refurbished and common areas such as the entrance lobby and various toilet areas will be modernised Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Mark Phillips Dan Gallagher Noel O’Brien Dave Balson Nettleton Tribe and I4 Architecture Struct Engineering Consultant: . Arups Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frances Claire Fox ATF The Thomas John Beresford Will Superintendant: . . . . . . . . . . . . John Rosel of Impero Management Group
RSL MODERNISATION 4A & 4B SECOND STAGE
The $10.5M stage one construction of the Northern Beaches Shopping Centre comprises a new Woolworths and surrounding tenancies.
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Job Value: $597,000 Job Description: Modernisation of Lavarack’s Lounge and Bar includes a new central island bar, new joinery with stone tops and additional beer reticulation and toilets. Project also includes refurbishing the pre-function room into a library, reconfiguring the old library to become a board room, extensive wallpapering
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the existing centre is under full operation during regular centre operating hours. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Eng. Consult: . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dave Smythe Nathan Cook Bruno Evangelista Michael Michell BSA Architects Kehoe Myers Dysart Day Care Centre
RIO TINTO WICKHAM HOUSING KSB Pumps Australia’s new $2.7M Queensland headquarters. and painting to the complete upper lounge and Lavarack’s Lounge, new joinery to the fish tank feature, repainting of the members’ bar toilets and modernisation of the bar to function room one. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Mark Phillips David Christoffersen Giancarlo Pozzebon Davis Balson Project Leaders Australia The Returned Services League of Australia (Qld) – Townsville Sub Branch.
GOONYELLA RIVERSIDE NORTH Job Value: $2,373,342 Job Description: Construction of a 110KVA and 66KVA switch yard to service the new mine under construction 21kms west of Moranbah. Package includes foundations, earthing grid, oil traps, transformer bunds, cable trenches, boundary fences, road works and stormwater. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager, Administrator & Cost Planner: . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Civil & Elect Eng. Consultant: . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Barry Butterworth Neil Howdy McLeod Mike Franks Siemens GW Engineers Siemens Siemens
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY BUILDING B Job Value: $40M Job Description: This stunning landmark building, set within the Gold Coast Airport Precinct, will be the second of a planned 10-building campus for the Southern Cross University serving the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers area. This new building will provide state-of-the-art lecture rooms, classrooms, working and teaching laboratories, tutorial areas, student lounges, computer rooms, meeting rooms, consultation rooms, offices and plant areas. Concrete piles up to 25m
deep are required to support the 10-storey post tensioned concrete structure and exposed coloured concrete panels will be a dominant feature of the building. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Construction Manager: Chris Stevenson Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Robert Yates Hutchies’ Contracts Manager: . . Lindsay Low Hutchies’ Administrators: . . . . . Andrew Peters, Josh Fergusson, Murray Emmerson Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Ben Turnbull Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Glen Winters Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Steven Kourevelis Client’s Project & Cost Manager: Turner & Townsend Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woodhead Architects Building Services Engineer: . . . Norman Disney Young Structural/Civil Engineer:. . . . . . MPN Consulting Landscape Architect: . . . . . . . . Urbis BCA Consultant: . . . . . . . . . . . . Phillip Chun & Associates Environmental Consultant: . . . . Environmental Analysis Laboratory Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern Cross University Development Managers . . . . . . Gold Coast Airport Ltd
GEORGE BOARDWALK, POINT LOOKOUT Job Value: $958,000 Job Description: Construction of a 2.2m wide timber boardwalk with handrails 330 metres around Point George Lookout. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Brad Miller Hutchies’ Project Mngr & Admin: David Silk Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Leo Deboer Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Scott Woods Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Michael Michell Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Design Service Redland Bay City Council Structural Engineering Consult:. Scott Pinkstone Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Redland Bay City Council
DYSART CHILD CARE CENTRE Job Value: $1,520,090 Job Description: Project consists of an extension to the existing day care centre including church PWD/store room, three storage sheds and car parking facilities to cater for 15 cars. All works are required to be undertaken while
Job Value: $2M Job Description: This project involves the full refurbishment of existing Rio Tinto houses in the Pilbara town of Wickham in north west Australia. The houses are used for Rio Tinto staff and their families and these refurbishments will be the first for Hutchies in a series of projects to improve the level of accommodation in the region. The construction works include new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, wall and ceiling linings, electrical, mechanical and hydraulic services and external hard and soft landscaping. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Safety Officer: . . . . . .
Fernando Uribe Cy Milburn Bree Hoek Adam Beard Robin Bilsbury Sam Mitchell
NORTH WEST PLAZA Job Value: $8.5M Job Description: Refurbishment of existing shopping centre including existing shop tenancies and a new single-story suspended car park slab. The anchor tenant for the refurbished shopping centre is Woolworths and the job will include a full fit-out. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural & Civil Eng. Consult: . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Rob Diamond Nathan Byrne Paul Pereira Nick Gubbin TRG ADG Davis Langdon Building Services Design Consolidated Properties
ARBOUR APARTMENTS Job Value: $5.8M Job Description: Project is 33 residential units spread across three separate buildings including an undercroft carpark and communal areas. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Project Mngr & Admin: Rob Morrison Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Darrin Pearson Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nettleton Tribe Struct & Civil Eng. Consultant: . ADG
COLES NEW FARM Job Value: $1.5M Job Description: The refurbishment of Coles New Farm is one of the most complex refurbishments Hutchies has undertaken with the Coles’ roll out owing to the noise restrictions placed on all construction activities. The works include construction of a new bakery and fresh produce preparation area, as well as refurbishment of the existing sales floor, deli, seafood, meat preparation, general selling and existing back of house areas to the new Coles’ standard. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Russell Fryer
BankWest Business Centre project comprises refurbishment of a seven-storey commercial office building.
Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Mechanical Consultant:. . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical & Fire Consultant: . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rob Diamond John Parks/Nathan Byrne Peter Rose Shaun Spooner Matthew Clayton TRG DEQ MechCheck Turner Townsend DMA Coles
PORTERS HOME & HARDWARE Job Value: $4,601,800 Job Description: Porters Group has been established in Mackay for more than 130 years and fittingly Hutchies is constructing a new home and hardware centre as part of an overall expansion program. The new centre boasts a new home and décor retail space alongside a new hardware and trade supplies warehouse under 4200m2 of roof. The project includes office areas, civil works, recreational areas and associated landscaping. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct Engineering Consultant: . Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Levi Corby Dan Hall Mathew Stenner Mark Taylor Michael Crossin Mark Nicholls Architects STP Consultants Cardno EMF Griffiths Porters Group
ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE, MT ISA Job Value: $5,385,000 Job Description: This redevelopment of the RFDS Base will be completed in two stages. First stage will consist of the demolition of two buildings, involving the removal of friable and non friable asbestos, and the construction of the new Base building using a structural steel sub floor and portal frame with steel open web trusses. Stage one includes construction of an undercover walkway, concrete paths and a new 800m2 carpark. Second stage consists of relocating the RFDS into the newly constructed primary health care facility and demolishing the remaining buildings, construction of the driveway and main entrance linking the carpark, as well as landscaping. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Jon-Paul Floyd Pat Derrick Steve Kourevelis Architectural Practice Academy Struct & Civil Eng Consultant: . . Bligh Tanner Consulting Engineers Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Steele Wrobel Quantity Surveyors Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . LEHR Consultants International (Qld)
150 CHARLOTTE STREET Job Value: $15M Job Description: Project consists of an extensive refurbishment of an existing 18-level office building. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Service Consultant: . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Tim Ferguson Chris Taylor Martin Tanner Nettleton Tribe Arup Walker Corporation
ARBOUR Apartments is a $5.8M project comprising 33 residential units.
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UNDIES & BUDGIES
THE Queensland Country Women’s Water Polo team took part in the national championships in Newcastle, with three players including Bree Hoek (Hutchies’ contracts administrator) selected for the Australian team which will tour The Netherlands, France and Germany in August and September.
JACK Hutchinson Jnr’s budgie was dwarfed by Big Bird at the Blues and Roots Festival.
GREG Crittall in his Hutchies’ Undies at the Bali Zoo with a two-year-old chimpanzee. Greg’s on the right!
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CAIRNS had a boys’ weekend in Townsville to watch the Cowboys play the Roosters. The poorly disguised planker on the bus is Brodie Rodman.
HUTCHIES’ All Stars softball team show they had the pants beaten off them in the Corporate Games in May. Hutchies got to the semis but lost both games, finishing fourth out of eight teams. Team members are Terry Bowden (Captain), Kerri Bolton, Russell Fryer, Linda Sadleir, Matt Bartlett, Helena Rowntree-Ferguson, Susan Pearce, Tim Ferguson, Chris Lanigan, Richard Chalmers, Ron Pearce, Carla Lane and Sonia Lanigan.
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Undercover Boss gets the boot SCOTT Hutchinson’s recent strange appearances are not the result of an identity crisis but rather his involvement for two weeks in shooting an episode of Under Cover Boss to appear on Channel 10 in October. The show’s producer dyed Scott’s hair and beard jet black as a disguise and filmed brand new Hutchies’ employee, “John Russell”, in the office with Karen Reynolds and Nikki Kelly, After his stint undercover, Scott spent three hours with a hair- in Rockhampton, and with Lachlan dresser to get his hair back to the original colour but, as most James, Graham Grosser and Daniel women know, when going from black to natural blonde, orange Dickinson, on the College Street site is about as good as it gets! in Sydney.
Within a few days, Nikki gave her newest recruit the boot for breaking the office binding machine and being useless at reception. Luckily, “John Russell” showed more promise on site in Sydney. The show producers said Hutchies had turned out a really good episode. Scott said the show would be good for Hutchies and provide a high profile for the centenary next year. “It was also great fun,” he said. Scott’s final word on his lacklustre employee performance? ... “Reception is harder than it looks.”
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Stars at Movie World GRANT Le Boutillier’s family was among the participants of the recent Tweed Social Club outing to Movie World on the Gold Coast. Charli and Jordi Le Boutillier are shown here with Scooby Do.
HUTCHIES’ accountant, Jon Wood, and Erin Rayner, were married at Mooloolaba in March.
JEREMY McKenzie, Hutchies’ project manager, and Kate Schleger celebrated their wedding at Montville in May.
RIGHT: Tim Rogers, project manager Melbourne office, married Leanne Blainey in March at the True South in Blackrock, Victoria.
HAWKES Bay, New Zealand, was the wedding venue in March for Graham Dodge, Hutchies’ contracts administrator, and Miranda Simmiss.
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A roadie for the Roosters
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Riding the range challenge
HUTCHIES’ Cairns office had a boys’ weekend to Townsville to watch the Cowboys play the Roosters. Here they are ... on the road again.
HUTCHIES was a major sponsor for Ride the Range Challenge in May to raise funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. The Ride the Range Challenge starts at Picnic Point, the most easterly point of Toowoomba with spectacular views of the Lockyer Valley cycle route with two options – a 60 km ride to Helidon or a 100 km ride to Gatton, both finishing back at Picnic Point. Riders included (from left) Glen Rowen, Philip Meyer, Tony Randall, Andrew Mainwaring, all employed by RMA, and Edward Hodge, Hutchies. The Toowoomba team is aiming to double the number of riders for next year’s event. Visit www.ridetherange.org.au for more information.
State of Origin
Tweed retro-trippers TWEED team organised a Boys’ AFL trip to Melbourne – code-named Mission April – which involved hairstyles and fashion from the 70s and 80s. The groovy lads flew to Melbourne in their retrogear where they were picked up in a massive black
Hummer limo for a couple of hours sightseeing before arriving at their hotel. The weekend included two live AFL games at the MCG. All agreed it was an awesome weekend and plans are underway to back it up next year.
Grand reopening for Goodna club
NOOSA office was in party mode even before kick off in the first State of Origin match – as if they already knew the result.
Scratch-its Great prizes to be won!
If your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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FOLLOWING the devastating floods early in the year, the Goodna and Districts Rugby League Football Club celebrated its grand reopening in May following a major reconstruction program. The official opening was conducted by Premier Anna Bligh after an Under Nine fixture game. Gary Parker, President of the Goodna Football Club, said that, thanks to the generosity of the Australian people, the club was down but never out. The opening was followed by community activities, refreshments, music and a meet the senior players session attended by the Gold Coast Titans. No. 97190 97284 97372 97468 97551 97600 97659 97748 97837 97926
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HUTCHIES’ A Q U A R T E R LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S
OCTOBER 2011
Sydney embarks on a record setting project
ON the eve of Hutchies’ centenary celebrations, the Sydney team has embarked on a project that will be the largest ever in the company’s 100 year history. The $215 million Metro Residences Chatswood Project consists of three residential towers totalling 553 residential apartments located atop the existing Chatswood Transport Interchange on Sydney’s north shore. The development is a joint venture between The Galileo Group and the Industry Superannuation Property Trust. Three towers, named View, Spire and Grand, Corner apartments will offer stunning dual aspect views. will rise 29, 40 and 42 Most on offer are corner apartments with storeys respectively, over an existing five-level stunning dual aspect views. podium. The vision will be brought to life by the When complete, the top of Grand will be the combined expertise of Hutchies, Cox Richhighest point of any building in Sydney. Inside, the towers will comprise penthouses ardson Architects and Cadence Australia Project Management. and three, two and one bedroom apartments. Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, said the magnitude of the project, along with the high quality finishes, would allow the Hutchies’ team to showcase its Design and Construct expertise and its ability to deliver another high quality outcome. He said the three towers were due for completion in stages throughout 2013, with the final tower to be delivered late in the year. “But it will have significant challenges,” Scott said. ‘We will be working over the Chatswood railway station and line, with 30,000 commuters using the station every weekday. “And, because each tower will be handed over in separate stages, we will have people living in completed apartments, while we continue to operate a major The Metro Residences Chatswood Project consists of three construction site in a busy residential towers totalling 553 residential apartments located shopping precinct.” The biggest challenge will be above the existing Chatswood Transport Interchange on Sydney’s materials handling, with one north shore.
key work zone to feed three towers containing 105 floors of residential apartments. With an expected workforce of more than 600 people, vertical transportation of workers also will be a challenge, with nine Hutchies owned hoists, two jump lifts and three Hutchies’ cranes. Hutchies’ combined project team will consist of more than 50 people, led by Sean Nyssen, project director, Garry McLeod, senior project manager, Andrew Gulliford, senior site manager, and Mario Hadjia, project manager design. Visit website www.hutchinsonmrc.com.au for more information.
Undercover agents
h It didn’t take the Undercover Boss production crew long to warm to Hutchies’ culture while shooting the latest episode in the national series. h Cameraman Damian King shared g-strings with Hutchies’ John Russell during a break in filming. h ViewerNote: Hutchies’ Undercover Boss will air on Channel 10 at 9:10pm on Monday, October 31 – don’t miss it! More Hutchies’ Undies on Page 10.
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Nothing but the Truth HUTCHIES’ Truth has a fine pedigree, tracing its heritage back to the Truth newspaper, established in Sydney, in 1890. The Truth newspapers in Sydney and Melbourne, were based on scandal, particularly the records of the divorce courts, which were not subject to restrictions on reporting. Despite its scandalous and risque style, many of Australia’s most respected journalists worked on the paper, at one time or another. As a result, the Truth name was not always sarcastic and it did break many important true stories. In December 1958, owners of the holding company, Truth and Sportsman, sold their shares to Fairfax, which sold it on to Rupert Murdoch. It is said that Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, Rupert’s mother, took a dim view of the scandal sheet and it was passed on to Owen Thomson (believed to be the inspiration of Barry Humphries’ Les Paterson character) and Mark Day. The Truth became popular with its readers because of its outrageous coverage, which combined bare-breasted women on page three, humour, hardedged reporting, disregard for authority and the iconic racing
Happy returns to Townsvillle RSL HUTCHIES has continued its 18 year relationship with the Townsville RSL by winning a contract for alterations and extension to the club. No doubt the project will run on time, with Hutchies’ Townsville planning to hold their 100 year celebration function at the newly refurbished premises in May 2012. Shown at the signing are (seated L-R) Craig Cornish (Project Leaders), Scott Hutchinson, Rod Mcleod (RSL), and John Somers (RSL). Standing (L-R): Dave Balson, Noel O’Brien (HB), Karla Malouf (RSL), Michelle Cross (RSL), Giancarlo Pozzibon (HB), Dave Christoffersen (HB), and Mark Phillips (HB).
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liftout form guide, Truform. When Jack Hutchinson decided to create a company newsletter in 1980s, he adopted the Truth name and style. “I noticed many company newsletters at the time were never read,” Jack said. “They went in the wastepaper bin unopened. “I wanted a publication that people would read and even look forward to, so we presented company news in a light-hearted and entertaining way – similar, but not the same, as the Truth,” he said. The Truth was last published in 1995 – but Hutchies’ Truth lives on.
“True blue national builder”
Managing Director
OVER the past few years we have made the transition from being predominantly a builder focused on Queensland with primary activities aimed at the private developer market, to a national builder with offices all around ound Australia operating ting in all segments of the construction industry. We now have 19 offices plus three modular facilities spread across thee nation. This year our 1,115 115 direct employees, including cluding 204 apprentices and cadets, will collectively perform construction work valued at around $1.15 billion. Our 100th year in the business will be our biggest and, hopefully, not far off our best. Our workbook is relatively evenly spread between private sector development, public, educational and institutional sectors and the resource sector.
Hutchies’ 2012 workbook In 2010/2011 we posted a $19.5 million after tax profit on revenue of $982 million and we are hopeful of improved results in the current financial year as we leave behind the remnants
of project finance writeoffs and some write-offs due to w developers being dev unable unabl to pay for completed l d works due to the global financial crisis. Despite what appears will be a few more years of tough economic times, Hutchies is pretty well placed and will continue to fight hard for its share in each state and territory across the nation and in all segments of the marketplace. We’ve only ever wanted to be builders operating traditionally with our large directly employed workforce under our private family business banner. It’s proven to be a successful formula and one we will continue to adhere to as we move into the company’s next 100 years.
— Greg Quinn Managing Director
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National network defense against financial climate HUTCHIES’ nationwide administrative network and client base has provided a strong buffer against the ongoing impact of the global financial crisis. Despite tough times in the building industry, Hutchies had its biggest year on record during the 2010/11 financial year and is on track to deliver another record year in 2011/12, with a turnover anticipated at more than $1 billion. Managing Director, Greg Quinn, said Hutchies was now benefiting from a decision made on the back
Record turnover with more tipped to come
of the GFC to expand geographically and to diversify into all market segments. “Hutchies is a national company with administration and clients in all states and territories of Australia,” said Greg. “While the expansion and diversification strategy is showing results now, our situation is expected to get better in the future with the full benefit taking several years to flow through.
Celebrating the Toowoomba Regional Council Customer Service Centre’s win at the recent Master Builders Awards are (from left) project manager, Paula Grant; Councillor Anne Glasheen; Hutchies’ project managers, Peter Lee and Bob Tedford; Toowoomba Region Mayor Peter Taylor; and Customer Service manager, Malcolm Angell.
Council tribute for great work THE Toowoomba Regional Council has paid tribute to Hutchies for work on its new Customer Service Centre in Little Street. The project also won an award for best refurbishment/renovation up to $4 million at the Darling Downs and Western Queensland Master Builders’ regional awards ceremony. Toowoomba Region Mayor Peter Taylor said Hutchies had done a great job turning an old building into a new state-of-the-art customer service centre. “It wasn’t pretty or functional before, but now Council has a modern facility to help address public queries,” said Cr Taylor. Customer Service portfolio leader, Cr Anne Glasheen, said Hutchies had met Council’s strict project timeframe for opening the facility. “Getting this facility up and running was a major achievement,” she said. “It allows Council to offer
a single and more accessible customer contact point in Toowoomba. “The opening also signalled a major change in the way Council serves the public and does business. “The upstairs section also serves as Council’s dedicated Local Disaster Coordination Centre.” Hutchies’ project managers, Peter Lee and Bob Tedford, said Hutchies was honoured to be recognised for its work. They said the project represented a number of challenges in terms of a short project timeframe, which included working over the Christmas shutdown, contending with January’s floods and numerous structural and design technicalities. “Importantly for the client, we ensured the work was completed on time and under budget,” they said. “That is what separates good projects from ordinary ones.”
“Growth in the past 12 months has enabled us to keep our workforce of 1,115 direct employees, including 204 apprentices and cadets, fully engaged.” Greg said that, as a result of the financial crisis, private sector funding had dried up, and since then, state and federally funded projects, particularly in the schools program, had declined. But he identified residential highrise and retail outlets, such as shopping centres, as two areas of strength. “In Sydney, Hutchies has embarked on the largest project in our 100 year history, with a $215 million development consisting of three residential towers over the Chatswood Transport Interchange on the north shore,” said Greg. “Metro Residences Chatswood is the flagship project of 174 commercial projects currently on the go, with values ranging from less than $100,000 to $215 million.” Another area of spectacular success has been in the resource industry, with strong demand for remote administrative and residential accommodation. In response, Hutchies has set up all weather, state-of-the-art modular construction facilities at Yatala, south
of Brisbane, Toowoomba and Perth. Greg said these facilities had contributed $350 million to the annual workbook. “Another contribution from modular construction is that we have been able to keep valuable people employed by swinging our trades and apprentices onto this work to coincide with a decline in other sectors of the industry,” he said. Modern modular accommodation designs are built on the east and west coasts and then transported to remote and rural regions across the country. Provision of modular accommodation in outback regions also has a flow on benefit, with Hutchies looking for more conventional-style construction once the teams become established in remote locations. Following this work model in Queensland’s coal mining region, Hutchies has completed houses in the Bowen Basin and is working on the first and second stages of 500 single-person quarters in Moranbah. Greg said that, by spreading its workload across Australia, Hutchies had been able, not only to hold its own, but grow, in the past 12 months. “The economy is tough, but decisions we took as a company several years ago are now benefitting Hutchies, our people and our clients,” he said.
Sun shines on childcare centre
THE Simply Sunshine Childcare Centre in Moranbah recently celebrated its official opening with a special thanks from the centre manager, Julie Taylor, to the Hutchies’ team – particularly Bruno Evangelista – for delivering a positive outcome. Shown at the opening are (from left) Amanda Stephan (centre director), Scott Woods and Bruno Evangelista (Hutchies), Julie Taylor (centre manager), Matthew Kay (centre president), Indianna Townsend, Seth Guyton, Jesse Hampton, Melanie Gordon and Karen Looby (BMA) and Deputy Mayor Roger Ferguson.
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Shake, rattle but no roll for George’s FX A DILAPIDATED 1952 FX Holden car purchased by Hutchies to take part in its centenary celebrations next year has been sidetracked to a different future as a valued item on temporary loan to the Queensland Museum at South Bank. The old Holden secured its place in Brisbane’s history as the centrepiece of an exhibition Rock Around the Block on display at the Queensland Museum from July 22 to October 2. The car was owned by George Kiprios, known as Rock ‘n’ Roll George, who became a well known identity as he cruised Brisbane city streets for almost 60 years in the customised car with loud music. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said Hutchies had bought the car wreck with the intention of restoring it to drive from Cairns to Hobart as part of the company’s 2012 centenary celebrations. “When heritage experts at the Queensland Museum became involved, we realised that restoration would destroy the intrinsic values that make the car so special,” Scott said. “Taking advice, we decided conservation, rather than restoration, would be the best option for this classic car.” Queensland Museum South Bank director, Dr Graeme Potter, described Rock ‘n’ Roll George as a legend and an iconic part of Brisbane’s history. “It’s wonderful for the Queensland Museum
Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, joined Queensland Premier Anna Bligh to unveil Rock ‘n’ Roll George’s car at the official opening of the “Rock Around the Block” exhibit at the Queensland Museum, South Bank.
helping preserve the stories that make our city great,” said Dr Potter. During the museum display, visitors had a unique opportunity to observe museum staff performing intricate conservation work on the now fragile vehicle. Premier Anna Bligh said the Queensland Museum, the keeper of Queensland stories and history, was the right place for George’s car so that people could share the memories of a man who had become a local legend. Hutchies is currently looking for another early model Holden to be restored and make the epic journey from Cairns to Hobart next year.
to be part of the future of George’s car,” said Dr Potter. “It was the first model Holden to be manufactured entirely in Australia and symbolises the nation’s new-found industrial maturity.” Dr Potter said the museum exhibition also highlighted Brisbane’s coming of age as a modern, world-class city by exploring the changing landscape of the inner city suburbs that included George’s own West End community. He said the joint effort by Hutchies and the Queensland Museum was an appropriate match. “Hutchies, a company that has been integral to the shaping of modern Brisbane, also is
Premier Bligh likened Brisbane’s Rock ‘n’ Roll George to Sydney’s “Eternity”. Originally a graffito tag in chalk and crayon, which appeared more than half a million times throughout Sydney in the 1940, 50s and 60s, the nowfamous sign of “Eternity” even featured in lights on the Sydney Harbour Bridge during the 2000 Olympics.
Futuristic building remembers pioneers
Shown at the opening of the Mike Ahern Centre are (from left) Michael Crocker and Julian French (Hutchies’ Sunshine Coast), Andrew Aitken (Green Building Council of Australia), Simon Finn (Minister for Government Services, Building Industry and ICT), Mike Ahern AO (former Queensland Premier 1987-1989), Greg Quinn (Hutchies’ Managing Director), Michelle Wright and Sacha Poxleitner (Project Services, Sunshine Coast). THE Mike Ahern Centre, a new $79.9 million State Government building built by Hutchies in Maroochydore, on the Sunshine Coast, has a six-star rating making it a world leader in green construction. The futuristic building honours the past, being named after former Premier, Mike Ahern, whose ancestors were early settlers in the Maleny district. The building will be a hub of State Government services, housing departments of communities, planning, justice, public works, transport, main roads and education.
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Building Industry Minister, Simon Finn, said the building’s environmental credentials would flow through to its occupants. “When we build ecologically sound buildings, they are built with facilities to enable people to bike or jog to work,” said Mr Finn. “These facilities include bike racks, showers and lockers.” The building also is close to public transport to discourage use of private vehicles.
Dyed and gone to heaven ROSS Durey (COTY 2000) displays his unique approach to Hutchies’ uniform. Ross received his white 90 year anniversary T-shirt 10 years ago and had trouble keeping it clean, so he did what any ageing hippie would do ... he tie-dyed it. With the 100 year anniversary shirts about to be rolled out, Ross is reluctant to give up his old favourite, asking why they don’t make shirts like this any more?
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Women in national Construction win Grant receives his award from Stirling Hinchliffe, Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining.
$5,000 grant for Grant A SENIOR Hutchies’ plumbing apprentice, Grant Sanderson, recently won the inaugural BERT Training Queensland (BTQ) Academic Encouragement Award. This award is part of the Annual Achievement Awards that are held to celebrate the achievements of apprentices and their mentors. Grant received $5,000 towards the cost of his university studies which he is doing part-time during his apprenticeship. Grant aspires to be a future leader at Hutchies and we hope this award assists him to reach his goal.
AIB Queensland awards
Pictured (L-R) shows AIB awards recipients Jeremy Mackenzie, Harry White, Jane White, Sandy Young, and Paul de Jong. HUTCHIES’ team members were proud winners at the AIB Queensland awards. Winning projects were Professional Excellence Award for the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal (Sandy Young accompanied by Paul de Jong, Team Leader), Professional Excellence Award for Thursday Island Helipad (Jane White accompanied by Paul de Jong, Team Leader) and Professional Excellence Award for Scott Street Apartments (Jeremy McKenzie accompanied by Harry White, Team Leader).
HUTCHIES’ apprentice, Chantal Love, was a winner at the National Association for Women in Construction (NAWIC) Queensland awards night held recently at the Brisbane Convention Centre. NAWIC Queensland’s Crystal Vision Awards – Recognising Great Women in Construction is an annual event.
RIGHT: Chantal proudly shows off her Construction Training Centre New Beginnings Recognition Award.
State architecture awards reflect Hutchies involvement MANY Hutchies-built projects featured in the recent 2011 State Architects Awards, including: Queensland Emergency Services Operation Centre – State Award for Public Architecture. Architect: Architectus. Scott Street Apartments – Job & Froud Award for Residential Architecture. Architect: Jackson Teece. Lavarack Barracks – State Commendation for Commercial Architecture. Architect: BVN Architecture. SW1 Townhouses – State Commendation for Residential Architecture. Architect: Bureau Proberts. AM60 – State Award for Commercial Architecture. Architect: Donovan Hill. Kangaroo Point Park – State Commendation for Urban Design. Architect: Project Services. Cairns Cruise Terminal – Don Roderick Award for Heritage. Architect: Arkhefield and Total Project Group Architects in association. 53 Albert Street – Art & Architecture. Architect: Nettleton Tribe.
Mick and Katie Dodd (left) are shown with Alan and Varne Pillay at the awards night.
MBA Regional NSW awards MICK Dodd collected the prize for the Best Commercial Project over $5 million 2011 in the MBA Regional New South Wales awards. The winning project was The Point Seniors Living at Hastings Point.
QMBA Award winners HUTCHIES won multiple prizes at the Darling Downs and Western Queensland Master Builders’ regional awards ceremony. They included:
World Skills Australia
HUTCHIES’ Chris Drummond came third in the Carpentry Division of the recent World Skills Australia competition. Chris (second from right in the dark shirt) is pictured at the presentation ceremony.
YWCA – Medium Rise, Multi-Residential Housing; Toowoomba Regional Council Customer Service Centre – Refurbishment/Renovation up to $4M; St Saviours Multi Purpose Hall – Health and Education Facilities up to $2.5M; Toowoomba Grammar School – Health and Education Facilities $4-15M; QLD X-Ray construction and fit-out – Commercial Building (Office Accommodation) up to $4M; Excellence in Workplace Health and Safety (Modular).
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I THOUGHT it opportune to thank you once again for your sterling work in delivering Port Village Stage Two on time and on budget. Your management style of forever being involved and knowing what is going on with both your staff and the intricacies of the project at all times, goes to the heart of the success of this and any other project. Caring for the third parties involved such as Coles, Target and the existing retailers was particularly well done. Thankyou for listening to me objectively when I had concerns and actioning and responding to them. If you require my assistance at any time or as a referee for your involvement then please do not hesitate to contact me. – Regards, Gordon Petersen
• • • I WOULD like to thank you on behalf of myself and the Coles team for the completion of works at our centre in Dalby. As you are aware, we have had enormous difficulty in securing contractors to carry out the works that you have successfully managed. We appreciate the favour Hutchinson Builders has done for Coles in contracting and overseeing these works. – Robert Dodd, Retail Leasing Executive, Coles
• • • I WANT to pass on my thanks and appreciation to Hutchinsons and particularly your key staff associated with our new building, Jamie Washington and Shane Tyson. The clients and staff from our disability teams started using the building today. It was a pleasure to see as they were very proud of their new space. We have never built anything new
FEEDBACK before so we have learned a lot along the way. The flexibility of Jamie and Shane to accommodate what we needed and to respond when we changed our minds made it all much easier. It has been good to be associated with your firm and hopefully we will have another opportunity in the future. – Regards, Cath Bartolo Chief Executive Officer Youth & Family Service (Logan City)
• • • I HAVE just completed inspection of the Buranda Station new ticketing office with Terry McGowan, Shane Broad, Justin Geange and Charles Jones. All of them were full of praise for the quality of the work and the detail that went into the building. Remarks like: “How did you manage to lift the building into position in morning peak between two trains? Why can’t all our projects be completed this successfully?” “The finish is better than some of our permanent structures.” “This is maybe the way to go with station buildings in the future, as it can be constructed off site and then just lifted into position.” Congratulations to everyone, you constructed a temporary building on permanent building guidelines and specifications. Please pass this on to the contractors and all the Queensland Rail sections that were involved. Thank you, a job well done. – Kind Regards, Dennis Graham Design Manager, Queensland Rail
• • • I JUST wanted to write and let you know that your guys on the site on College Street were so amazing when I hurt myself last Friday. Walking along College Street, I badly twisted my ankle and I had some absolutely lovely gentlemen from your site help me up and also did first aid on my ankle. A lovely man called Dennis and the first aid officer Michael sat me down, iced my ankle and bandaged me up. Then the apprentice on site assisted me back to my office around the corner. The help and assistance they gave me was so wonderful and when you get great people helping you, it really stands out. I want to say a big thankyou. It makes you remember there are some really great people around, especially when you fall flat on your face! We all had a laugh and I was a tad embarrassed, but their help and care was fantastic. – Kind regards, Jenny Trollope, Corporate Sponsorship Manager, Sony Foundation, Sydney
• • • HUTCHINSON Builders recently completed several building projects on our campus: A 182-seat Theatre; Language Centre consisting of a large foyer/gallery, kitchen, two language laboratories, two classroms and toilet facilities, and; Stage Seven consisting of six classrooms, toilet facilities and extensions to our library. These projects were constructed
over a 13 month period from February 2010 to March 2011. During this period, we were able to run the college as normal, despite the difficult access to the building site, due to their consideration in relation to... • minimising disruptions to our day to day operations • adherence and compliance with Workplace Health and Safety regulations • effective communication, and most importantly of all, • helpfulness and cooperation of the staff. The professionalism of the staff ensured the safety of our community while providing us with high quality education facilities. Importantly for us the project was completed on time. As a confirmation of the quality of work, Hutchinson Builders were awarded the following awards at this month’s 2011 Burnett Wide Bay Region Master Builders Awards ... Project of the Year and Best Health and Education facility under $4 million. We would not hesitate to recommend them to schools considering builders for future projects. – Kind Regards, Kerry Swann Principal, Xavier Catholic College, Hervey Bay
• • • THE Vice-Chancellor has asked me to convey his thanks for the part you played in the development and opening of Yura Mudang. The VC believes Yura Mudang is a fantastic facility and regarded the recent opening a great success. Please pass on the VC’s thanks and best wishes to your teams who did such a fine job. – Kind regards, Nigel Oliver, Director, Program Management Office, University of Technology, Sydney
At coalface of construction
Daniel Cooper, from Hutchies’ Toowoomba office, is shown with Stirling Hinchliffe, Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining, in front of Hutchies’ Modular Buildings that were an entrance feature.
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THOUSANDS of spectators flocked to the Surat Basin Mining and Energy Expo held on the Darling Downs to learn about the future potential of Australia’s mining and energy sector. With 340 businesses exhibiting across 400 sites at the Toowoomba Showgrounds, the event was hailed a success for the region, having attracted visitors from all over the nation.
Shown at the prize presentation are (from left) Pat O’Dougherty, CFMEU; Jamie O’Conner, prize winner; Massive Air; Dave Warner, Site Manager; and Tracey Sievers, lift driver.
Lift driver raises money THE Point Hotel held a raffle to raise money for a worker on site who had fallen on hard times recently. Lift driver, Tracey Sievers, sold a multitude of tickets to raise
$1,550 which was matched by Hutchies for a total of $3,100. The grand prize in the raffle was a Queensland Reds jersey signed by this year’s Super 15 Rugby Champions.
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Big rig A Liebherr T 282 C dump truck dwarfs a Hutchies’ ute as it tries out its new home at the North Curragh Mine main industrial area for size. The shed, built by Hutchies’ Fred Brands’ team, is 25m tall and 50m long. It will be the home service shed for the mine’s Liebherr T 282 C dump trucks which are the biggest in Australia.
Ramping up culture
Shown trying out the new ramp are (L-R) Joanna Maunder, Justin O’Neill, Andrew Ross, Scott Hutchinson, John Webb, Kelisha Winn, David Sani and Jasveer Sani.
HUTCHIES helped out the Brisbane Powerhouse performing arts precinct at New Farm by constructing a new disabled ramp – known as the Turbine Platform ramp – to replace a troublesome old lift. The Powerhouse hosted a celebration to thank Hutchies’ team.
Al puckers up
“Big Ben” from the Tweed Team (Ben Lund), and Jarod Dingle, of Hutchies’ Mooloolaba, ran into Al Packer on the Mooloolaba Esplanade and gave a donation into the bum bag around its neck. Not sure what the boys got for their money, but it is a very pretty girl.
Latest addition to Hutchies’ fleet of cranes is this new Franna shown working at the Modular Construction yard at Yatala.
BBC digs up talent on site
Spring in step for Life Relay HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba team recently participated in the annual Relay for Life which is a fun, outdoor and overnight fundraising event that brings communities together to celebrate and remember the lives of those who have battled cancer. Teams take turns to walk or run around a track while enjoying entertainment, activities and moving ceremonies.
THE British Broadcasting Company (BBC) recently visited Hutchies’ new Southern Cross University site and filmed a show to go to air in the United Kingdom in January 2012. The site team turned on their talent for
the film crew and are waiting for a call from the casting agency. Mick Dodd enjoyed his Tom Cruise moment, but has agreed to finishing the SCU project before pursuing a full-time acting career.
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GOODS SHED SOUTH Job Value: $45.5M Job Description: The project will involve the redevelopment of the southern half of the historic former Victorian Railways No.2 Goods Shed and the construction of a new sevenstorey office building. Once completed the building will achieve a 5 star Green Star and 3.5 NABERS rating. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Stojkovic Tony Mastwyk Buds Beluli Mark Stacey Simon Slater James Flanagan Studio Design ADG Walker Corporation
ST BART’S CHURCH TOOWOOMBA Job Value: $1,947,972 Job Description: Contract is for stage one incorporating foyer, office, ancillary rooms and main multi function hall with a food servery. The contemporary design and construction elements incorporate tilt-up panels, structural steel and timber frame construction; face brick work; FC panelling; glazing walls and metal roof construction. The contract works enhance the environmental impact by preservation of existing vegetation and acoustic requirements. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Martin Helisma Martin Helisma Jono Kings Bevan Austin Opus International Consultants (PCA) Pty Ltd
Structural, Civil & Electrical Engineering Consultant: . . . . . . Opus International Consultants (PCA) Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St Bart’s Church (The Corporation of Synod of the Diocese of Brisbane)
OFFICE DEVELOPMENT – BALLINA Job Value: $1.1M Job Description: The project comprises of a newly constructed design and construct office building using a combination of brick veneer and concrete tilt-up panel cladding. The struc-
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ture consists of a raft slab with a structural steel portal frame and Colorbond roofing. The building will introduce an additional 600m2 of new office space right in the heart of Ballina at 75 Tamara Street. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Kruse Carter Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Michael Osmond Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Glen Robinson Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richard Lutze Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Peter Lucena & Associates Hydraulic Consultant: Glenn Haig & Associates Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Westlawn Finance
MACKAY REEF FISH SUPPLIES Job Value: $4.3M Job Description: Mackay Reef Fish Supplies is a successful domestic and international seafood distribution and supply company located, owned and operated in Mackay for more than 25 years. Hutchies is constructing a new 2500m2 cold storage facility with main office space, external recreational areas, associated civil and landscape works. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural, Civil & Electrical Engineering Consultant: . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Levi Corby Levi Corby Josh Fergusson Trevor Brazel Dave Bolson Linear 56 Design Alliance Design Group Graham Caracciolo
COLES COOLUM RETAIL DEVELOPMENT Job Value: $9M Job Description: Separable Portion 1 includes construction of new Coles retail outlet with four attached speciality tenancies including all service and parking shade structures. Separable Portion 2 includes demolition and alterations of existing tenancies, while main-
taining service to the majority throughout the construction phase with stage completion and decanting for nominated tenancies such as medical, pharmacy, bakery and food outlet. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Darrin Wilson Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Darrin Wilson Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Nevil Doughan Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Damian Berkett Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suter Architects Struct. & Civil Engineering Cons: Cardno Engineering Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . DMA Consultants
ST BENEDICT’S – STAGE 3 Job Value: $4.7M Job Description: Stage three in the expansion of the catholic school located at Anzac Avenue, Mango Hill consists of a new administration building, library, classroom, two multi-purpose buildings, covered learning area and the refurbishment of two existing classrooms. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Mick Crocker Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Matt Erskine Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Terry Lloyd Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macksey Rush Architects Struct. & Civil Engineering Cons: Sheehy & Partners Consulting Engineers Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Corporation of the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Brisbane
SEA PEARL Job Value: $22,796,000 Job Description: Sea Pearl at Mooloolaba is a mixed use residential commercial development over 16 levels, consisting of 24 luxury units, three basement levels of car park and a retail component. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Michael Crocker Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael Crocker Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Jarod Dingle/Todd Mumberson Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Rob Leck Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Wade Edwards Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Terry Lloyd Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oge Group Struct. & Civil Engineering Cons: VDM Consulting Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Graham Lukins Partnership Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leadbetter Property Developments Superintendent: . . . . . . . . . . . . PDS – Project Delivery Specialists
COLES STORE 4534 REFURBISHMENT Job Value: $1.5M Job Description: Repaint, renew joinery, refloor, change meat, deli, food prep and bakery to national standards for the national relaunch. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Carl Fiedler Carl Fiedler Brett Washington Justin Maher Upul Udayajeewa PDT Architects Design Eng Qld Turner Townsend DMA Engineering
COOLUM BEACH AMENITIES BUILDING Job Value: $620,000 Job Description: Project comprises replacement amenities building housing a specially designed disabled amenity. The modern fit-out is designed to withstand a large volume of public patronage and includes a roof mounted 10kw photovoltaic system to fulfil own power requirements and four 7500 litre rainwater tanks. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Brad Miller Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Noel Ryan Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Patrick Boutkan Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Michael Michell Architect, Structural Engineering Consultant Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Opus International Consultants Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunshine Coast Regional Council
COTTON TREE AMENITIES BUILDING Job Value: $680,000 Job Description: Project comprises replacement amenities building housing a specially designed disabled amenity. The modern fit-out is designed to withstand a large volume of public patronage and includes a roof mounted 10kw photovoltaic system to fulfil own power requirements and four 5000 litre rainwater tanks. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Brad Miller Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Noel Ryan Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Patrick Boutkan Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Michael Michell Architect, Structural Engineering Consultant Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . Opus International Consultants Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sunshine Coast Regional Council
CAIRNS CORPORATE TOWER WORKS Job Value: $500,000 Job Description: This project consists of rectification works to an existing CBD office tower in Lake Street, Cairns. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Paul de Jong Peter Smith Kent Beavon Chris Hattingh & Kyle Hare Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Arup Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Integra Asset Management
CAIRNS NORTH COMMUNITY HEALTH FACILITY Job Value: $3.5M Job Description: Stage 2B comprises a complete internal fit-out of an existing new building for Project Services and Queensland Health. This includes adult and child health services complete with consulting rooms, therapy gyms and associated administration offices.
Artist’s impression of the new Mackay Reef Fish Supplies facility.
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Paul de Jong Peter King Peter King Peter McNamara Aidan Ahearn
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Struct. Engineering Consultant: . DEQ Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . Mark Traucnieks Electrical/Fire/Mech Consultant: DMA Professional Engineers Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Turner & Townsend Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coles Group Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . Bartley Burns
RTIO WICKHAM FULL REFURBISHMENTS – STAGE 2 Job Value: $1,623,705 (ex GST) Job Description: Project comprises refurbishment of six houses in Wickham, North West Australia, for Rio Tinto. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Fernando Uribe Cy Milburn Claire Moran Adam Beard Dan Barrett Robin Bilsbury
ROUND 1 KINDERGARTENS Job Value: $2.9M Job Description: Round One projects consist of new kindergartens at Bald Hills, Banksia Beach, Kuluin, Peregian Springs and Yandina. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dale Cran Emma Dunn Matt Heithaum / Stuart Hargreaves / Steve Haugh Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Alan Davidson Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Michael Michell Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandikos Wheeldon Struct. & Civil Engineering Cons: Empire Engineering Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . John Love Electrical Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Services
ROUND 2 KINDERGARTENS Sea Pearl at Mooloolaba is a mixed use residential commercial development over 16 levels. Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Kyle Hare & Chris Hattingh Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackson / FSJ / Fisher Buttrose Struct. Engineering Consultant: . ARUP Elect. & Mechanical Consultant: AECOM Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The State of Queensland Department of Health
WOOLWORTHS OORALEA Job Value: $12,260,381 Job Description: Design and construction of the Woolworths Ooralea shopping centre development, including a 3200m2 Woolworths supermarket, 803m2 specialty retail and kiosk including all associated site works, car parks, road ways, landscaping and two pad sites. The site is a semi-rural lot which is undeveloped except for agricultural use and commonly referred to as a greenfield site. The perimeter of the building and site will also house six bioretention pits to capture stormwater run-off.
COLES BELLBOWRIE Job Value: $2,763,347 (ex GST) Job Description: The Coles Bellbowrie refurbishment was a result of the 2011 Brisbane floods. The contract works included stripping out all existing flood damaged fixtures, fittings, gondolas, perishables, etc., immediately after the flood and reinstating the store to the latest Coles brief. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Rob Diamond Luke Felstead David Wallace Rob Diamond PDT
Job Value: $3.4M Job Description: Round Two projects consist of new Kindergartens at Caloundra, Mountain Creek, Hatton Vale, Gabbinbar and Gympie South. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dale Cran Emma Dunn Clayton Ballard / Stuart Hargreaves / Steve Haugh Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Alan Davidson Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Michael Michell Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandikos Wheeldon Struct. & Civil Engineering Cons: Empire Engineering Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . John Love Elect. Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Services
COLES ALBANY CREEK Job Value: $1,339,503 (ex GST) Job Description: The refurbishment of Coles Albany Creek includes the refurbishment of bakery, meat prep, deli and seafood areas,
general selling area and back of house areas to the new Coles standard. The works are to be completed while the store remains trading and requires a high level of logistical co-ordination between the site team and the store. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Firm: . . . Hydraulic Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mechanical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Rob Diamond Matthew Clayton Rob Gee / Mark Culley Matthew Clayton PDT DEQ Mark Traucknieks Turner Townsend DMAK Cushway Blackford & Associates
COLES NORTHGATE, TASMANIA Job Value: $995,154 Job Description: As part of a national Coles renewal scheme, the Coles Northgate refurbishment project includes an overall brightening and opening of the supermarket and back of house areas. The renewal aims to open up preparation areas to become visible to shoppers creating a fresh market-like experience. . Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Michael White Haylee Pratt Phil Hiscox / Jason Turner Steve Fleming Mick Connolly Michael Carr Architect David Novak Davis Langdon SPA Consultants
LA TROBE RURAL HEALTH SCHOOL, STUDENT ACCOM. Job Value: $15M Job Description: Design and construct of a 200-bed student accommodation precinct over four buildings. Hutchies, in conjunction with NH Architecture and Meinhardt Consulting Engineers, came up with the winning design to satisfy the university’s brief. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Michael Stojkavic Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Izad Samsudin Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Adam Keenan-Dunn Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Ash Butler Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Noel Sutherland Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Tim Rogers Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . NH Architecture Struct. & Civil Engineering Cons: Meinhardt Victoria Landscape Architect . . . . . . . . . Hamilton Landscape Architects Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Donald Cant Watt’s Corke Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Trobe University
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: .
Levi Corby Andrew Hastings Neil Middleton Trevor Brazel Andrew Syrch Michael Crossin BN Group Ply Ltd Whybird & Partners Pty Ltd Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . MPN Consulting Pty Ltd Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Geoff Cunningham Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . EMF
RTIO WICKHAM PARTIAL REFURBISHMENT – STAGE 1 Job Value: $264,170 (ex GST) Job Description: Work involves partial refurbishment of four houses in Wickham, North West Australia, for Rio Tinto. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . .
Fernando Uribe Cy Milburn Claire Moran Adam Beard Dan Barrett Robin Bilsbury
Accommodation for 200 students is being built over four buildings at La Trobe Rural Health School.
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LEFT: Hutchies’ team in the Rinnai Straddie Surf Fishing Competition consisted of Dean White, Shaun Spooner, Mick Douglass and Brett Gooderham. Desite rough and windy conditions, the boys put in a great effort taking prizes for largest flathead, largest as well as second and third largest swallow tail dart and third place in overall combined team total fish weight.
Dean White, site manager, shows the rewards of fishing in Hutchies’ Undies in northern New South Wales.
Kev Hopping, of Hutchies’ Sydney, reclines with Oscar Wilde at Marrion Green in Dublin during a recent trip to Ireland.
Hutchies’ team gave an impressive performance at the CMA Golf Day. Team members are Craig Cornish, Wayne Moffat, Tim McNamara and Eamon Cornish. LEFT: Hutchies’ Victoria recently took the opportunity at the La Trobe University Student Accommodation roof-wetting party to raise money for an injured member of the Hutchies’ crane crew, Jose Meleiro, who works on the Deakin University project. A raffle was run for items donated by subcontractors and suppliers, raising a total of $1,700 which was matched by Hutchies. TC Hire threw in an additional $1,000 cash to make a total of $4,400 raised for Jose and his family. A big thankyou goes to TC Hire, Hilti and all others who supplied items for the raffle and to the generosity of the Bendigo subcontractors who bought tickets. Pictured with Markala and Jacklen from Melbourne’s Just Strip Tease is Luke Cox from Watters Electrical. The event was held at the Eagle Hawk Soccer Clubhouse.
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Nicholas O’Neill gives his Hutchies’ Undies the head’s up in preference to his own undies at the Roskilde Festival in Denmark.
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Dean White (Hutchies’ site manager Brisbane), and wife, Lisa, along with big sisters, Jessica and Regan, welcomed the arrival of baby, Cameron Dylan White.
SCOTT Hutchinson’s beach shack at Casuarina Beach has developed a reputation as a party house for celebrating important events such as birthdays, anniversaries and weddings. The reputation was enhanced recently as the venue for a bucks’ night for Lucas Rietberg, Hutchies’ IT Support. It was a weekend that won’t be forgotten any time soon.
RIGHT: Cameron Madden (Hutchies’ site manager Melbourne) and wife, Sasha, recently celebrated the birth of their first child, Zavier Neil Madden, at Cabrini Hospital.
Greg Quinn, former Brisbane Brothers player and 1979 Queensland rep, chats with John McDonald, former Australian rep.
Lucky camper big winner in fishing competition MEMBERS of Hutchies’ Social Club enjoyed a men’s weekend fishing in northern New South Wales and a great time was had by all. Some of the unluckiest fish in Australia fell victim to the efforts of the Hutchies’ boys. The biggest prize for the weekend was for the lucky camper – a random draw, with the winner receiving a Hutchies’ bag and Alvey prizes. The most unusual catch was a digital camera caught on a line. Unfortunately it wasn’t waterproof, but the boys are drying out the memory card to see if they can produce any good results.
Justin Weale (Hutchies’ foreman) and wife, Sally, recently celebrated the birth of their daughter Shannon Kim Weale.
QRL salute to league legends
Rob Diamond (Hutchies’ project manager) and wife, Jacqueline Rose-Diamond, recently celebrated the birth of their daughter, Frances Louise Rose-Diamond. Joining in celebrations are big sister, Ellen, and Bling the dog.
Beach shack venue for buck’s party
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In total, 32 fish were brought to the table for the competition. Everyone who weighed in a fish for the competition received a prize. Winners were: Largest Fish: Dean White, who donated his prize to the second largest fish, which was also Dean White. The prize eventually went to Paulo V. Smallest Fish: Brett Gooderham Most Fish: Damien McTauge Lucky Camper: Mike Douglass
Many thanks for the generous support from Alvey Reels Australia; Wilson Fishing; Gem Bait & Tackle, Yatala; and Five Star Timbers, Yatala.
Winners with their prizes are (standing, from left to right) Damien McKinley, Mick Douglass, Stan Cornish (judge), Paulo Alves Valente and Brett Gooderham. At the front (crouching) is Dean White.
MANAGING Director, Greg Quinn, joined an illustrious group of sportsmen when he attended a celebration dinner organised by the Queensland Rugby League, in conjunction with the Men of League Foundation and the Former Origin Greats Organisation, to recognise all players who represented Queensland before the birth of State of Origin. Greg, former Brisbane Brothers player, represented Queensland in 1979. All living former Queensland reps were invited to be special guests at the dinner which provided plenty of nostalgia in recognition of the contributions by players to Queensland over the decades since 1908. Approximately 360 players represented Queensland prior to the introduction of State of Origin competition. Queensland representative players are listed in alphabetical order on the QRL website www.qrl.com.au under the History Section.
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Keeping an eye on the ball in Sydney
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Design Manager at Hutchies’ UTS Project Kate Sweeten (pictured right) was one of the players who enjoyed a “get to know you” Hutchies’ Snooker Night at Tattersalls Club in Sydney. The event was the Sydney Hutchinson Builders’ Snooker Night (half yearly gathering) to celebrate continued growth and a chance to welcome new project team members. The night included a brief history, demonstration and snooker championship hosted by one of Tattersalls Club Snooker Masters, Paddy Morgan.
LEFT: Tournament winners Nick Mansell and Mick Bootsman hold aloft the snooker night trophy. They also received a $200 Woolworths gift voucher.
Bush to beach
Greg Inwood and Gary Turner, Hutchies’ Toowoomba, abandoned the inland waterways recently and had a taste of the saltwater at a fishing competition in Gladstone. The boys from the bush taught the locals a lesson when Greg won biggest fish with this jewie he caught. Gary’s fish is no slouch.
Members of Rockhampton’s three veteran women’s hockey team with special visitor, former Olympic Hockey Gold Medallist, Nikki Hudson. Former Olympic Hockey Gold Medallist, Nikki Hudson, was Hutchies’ representative at the Queensland Women’s Veterans’ tournament held in Rockhampton, with about 50 women’s hockey teams from throughout Queensland competing.
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A YEAR TO REMEMBER Centenary Year – 2012 HUTCHIES’ centenary year celebrations started on a sweltering summer’s day with a three-gun salute at Fort Lytton at the mouth of the Brisbane River, the location of the first recorded construction by Jack Hutchinson Snr in 1912. Once Queensland’s first line of defence, Fort Lytton is now a national park where history buffs go to learn about the state’s early military history or families visit for a serene picnic lunch. Fittingly, Fort Lytton – the work birthplace of J. Hutchinson, Builder – was chosen as the location for a Hutchies-style family picnic and barbecue, the first official function for the company’s centenary year celebrations planned at 19 locations throughout Australia during 2012. •••
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HE company soon had cause for a double celebration during 2012, winning the prestigious Australian Employer of the Year Award after taking out regional and state Employer of the Year titles. More accolades followed when Hutchies was inducted into the Queensland Family Business Hall of Fame – an honour as the Hall of Fame recognises the contribution that family businesses make to Australia’s success in terms of quality, value, competitive spirit and integrity. As the centenary year rolled on with celebrations around the country, Hutchies was in better shape than at any other time in its history, with more than 1,200 employees, including 204 apprentices and cadets, a $1.2 billion turnover and a debt-free balance sheet of around $200 million. The annual workbook was well balanced – with 40 per cent ($500 million) in traditional construction in Queensland; 30 per cent ($360 million) in traditional construction across New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania and Northern Territory; and 30 per cent
($360 million) in the resource sector spread across the Bowen and Surat Basins and the Pilbara. While enjoying a year of celebrations, Hutchies maintained the serious business of performance, with 170 jobs under construction between Hobart and Cairns in the east and Perth and Port Hedland in the west. To support its building operations in the resource sector, Hutchies created its own inhouse civil division, enabling the company to meet approximately 10 per cent of its overall civil requirements, while continuing to work with civil contractors across Australia for the majority of its needs. Hutchies’ motivation for advancing into civil was primarily aimed at providing greater control of onsite mine projects and to enable the company to handle mobilisation, health, safety and integration of the huge underground services component involved in so many of the new resource sector jobs. In July, then Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, shared
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top billing with Australian rock band, Grinspoon, at
particularly relevant since the company had secured
Hutchies’ centenary celebrations in Brisbane. Once again, an Ekka-themed party was held at the
so much work in the resource sector. Recognising that many families had been relocated
RNA Showgrounds where Hutchies had built the
or were coping with fly-in fly-out conditions which
Ernest Baynes stand in 1922. During her speech, Ms
was difficult on family life, Jack said it was the
Gillard held the company up as a fine example of the Australian construction industry. The Prime Minister said Hutchies had a great reputation for being a decent and co-operative employer who offered good wages and conditions, safe workplaces and who valued everyone who worked for it. “What started as a Queensland story, is now truly an Australian story of success,” she declared. “Survival has been possible through the sheer decency of this business and the way in which the Hutchinson creed has been to embrace family, friends and to include everyone in the benefits and prosperity of the business.”
people who made a company. “While I want to acknowledge my own family for their support over all these years, it’s equally important to thank our people – from the team leaders to the women and men in our offices and on our sites – for their hard work and sacrifices which are much appreciated,” he said. Hutchies’ board had adopted a simplistic approach in the face of the Global Financial Crisis which had emerged in 2008. It vowed to look after all its people no matter what. Its people had delivered for Hutchies in the good times, so the company felt it was its responsibility and obligation to deliver for its people and their
During the centenary year, Jack Hutchinson III also pondered the reason for Hutchies’ longevity. He believed Hutchies would not have survived if a family member in each generation had not had the
families in the tough times. Rather than adopt the traditional approach of putting people off and bedding down until the economy improved, Hutchies decided to expand
motivation and ability to take over management of the company. The fact that this had happened for four generations, he described as a “rarity in construction contracting” and he was hopeful of a fifth in the making. “Scott and I have now worked together for more than 20 years without one argument,” he declared. “We have not always agreed, but we have always been able to talk it out and I am very proud of what he has achieved. “And for real success you need great people and we have excelled in the selection of our people. “This, along with retention, I regard as the most important facets of successful management.” As he joined various regional 100 year celebrations, Jack also took many opportunities to offer his personal gratitude to members of the extended Hutchinson family – the partners and families who supported the men and women who worked at Hutchies – and stressed that sentiment was
geographically and move into every market to provide as many opportunities as possible to secure work. Hutchies’ objective at the time was to keep all of its people employed – whatever it took to achieve that goal. Amazingly, during those tough times following 2008, Hutchies opened seven new offices around Australia, grew annual revenues to around $1.2 billion, increased staff numbers to 1,240 and expanded into the resource sector in Queensland and Western Australia. Time and time again, as Greg Quinn addressed company members at regional centenary celebrations across the country, he argued that, while Hutchies had its ups and downs during the first 50 years, it was Jack and Scott’s predecessors who had laid the foundations for what was to come. “There is no doubt these past 50 years belong to Jack and Scott – the third and fourth generation Hutchinsons,” Greg said.
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He also took the many centenary celebrations
new work in various parts of the national network
as occasions to name Scott’s eldest son, Jack, who attended some of the events, as the most likely fifth
often sustaining the organisation when work dried up in other parts.
generation Hutchinson to head up the company.
Despite the economic environment, Hutchies
“Hutchies is one of the oldest and most successful
continued to receive opportunities in the private and
builders in Australian history,” Greg said. “This success story is no fluke – it has been a century in the making. “Building is in the Hutchinson bloodlines and so is success – all four generations of them to date and, hopefully, with a fifth.” The company remained optimistic during 2012, with a well-balanced book of work spread evenly among traditional construction in all states and territories and the resource sector spread widely across gas, coal and iron ore in the Surat Basin, Bowen Basin and Pilbara. Unfortunately, the resource industry, seen as a saviour for Australia during the GFC and expected
public sector. Once again, its strong financial position remained attractive to developers and their financiers in times when it was vital to be able to rely on the capacity of the builder to withstand the usual impacts that are synonymous with deteriorating markets, reduced turnover, tight margins and cash flow pressures. For Hutchies, 2012 was a whirlwind year of rolling centenary celebrations often overshadowed by taking care of business in the enormously challenging and ever-changing economic times. However, at the close of Hutchies’ centenary celebration year, the company could claim a turnover of $1.2 billion, 1,250 direct employees – including
to boom for another 15 years, slumped overnight during 2012. The warning signs of increasingly slow payments from the mining companies had started to arouse
250 cadets and apprentices – 182 projects under construction and a balance sheet exceeding $200 million. Despite global financial uncertainty, floods,
concern, but the suddenness of the sector’s collapse took most by surprise and caused unforeseen difficulties for Hutchies which had invested heavily in infrastructure to support the resource work. Following the great drought of 1901, Australian cattle king, Sir Sidney Kidman, had bought up properties across several states of the country, thereby drought-proofing his national grazing empire through diversification – good pastures in one region off-setting drought conditions in another. A similar strategy now worked for Hutchies, with
cyclones and bushfires, the company was well positioned for its second century and prepared for the challenges of the future. But, Jack and Scott agreed that their greatest Hutchies’ achievement was having remained firm friends throughout and both were adamant that Hutchies had been, and always would be, a privately owned, family-based company. “Everybody told us never to do business with friends ... but that is all we have ever tried to do,” Jack and Scott concluded.
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the need to develop skills in our workforce, particularly in Queensland and Western Australia, where the company has expanded significantly into the mining and resources sectors in the past few years and where there are well-documented skills shortages. “The commitment that Hutchies has given to workforce development is paying dividends.” As one of Australia’s largest privately owned
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Hutchies’ training manager, Alan Waldron (left), and team leader, Ben Young, with the coveted national award – the Australian Employer of the Year.
in the design and delivery of training. Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn, described Hutchies as a company with a long history of skills development and the nurturing of leadership qualities in its staff. “Our company of 1200 full-time employees has been built on a family culture of commitment to
the task, integrity in business and professionalism in all that we do,” said Greg. “A cornerstone of our training and workforce development strategy is our Future Leaders Program where leadership qualities are identified and nurtured in the individual. “In celebrating our 100th year in business, we recognise more than ever
2012 January – 16pp March – 12pp May – 16pp July – 16pp August – 16pp Modular buildings heading for Pilbara region October – 16pp for the local community and HUTCHIES is establishing a transportation of modular second modular construcDecember – 16ppthe buildings to the Pilbara will tion facility in Perth to provide provide ongoing employment portable accommodation for TOTAL 108 pp opportunities for local trucking West Australian mine sites.
Hutchies’ Workforce Development Team with Stirling Hinchliffe, Minister for Employment, Skills and Mining, after winning the Queensland Employer of the Year Award. They are, from left, Cameron McConnell, Paul Read, Tiffany Barnes, Stirling Hinchliffe and Janet Close.
companies,” she said. The new facility at the Avon Avon Industrial Park was Industrial Park in Northam will chosen as a manufacturing site employ more than 200 permabecause it provided ample land nent workers on its completion area and was well serviced with early this year. Hutchies’ West Australia manager, Ian Jackson; indigenous engagement The complex will include a manager, Vicki Jackson; Shire of Northam CEO, Neville Hale; Hutchies’ project quality roads and power. Avon Community Develop10,000m2 building, 50,000m2 manager Avon Industrial Park, Greg Tomlin; Avon Community Development of hardstand, a caretaker’s Foundation chief executive, Paul Tomlinson; and Northam Shire President, Steven ment Foundation chief execuresidence, training facility and Pollard, celebrate Hutchies’ new modular construction facility in West Australia. tive, Paul Tomlinson, said it had lunch rooms. training providers to develop a training been a privilege to work with Hutchinson Builders which was a private enterprise on Hutchies’ indigenous engagement and apprenticeship scheme. manager, Vicki Jackson, said the modular “Employment of 200 people will have a scale never seen before in Northam or in facility would work with schools and immediate flow-on economic benefits the Avon region.
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Some future industry leaders are (from left) Jesse Alroe, Master Builders Apprentice of the Year and now leading hand carpenter in Toowoomba; Sean Beauchamp, Hutchies’ apprentice and now subcontractor plasterer; Giancarlo Pozzebon, Construction Skills Queensland and MBQ Apprentice of the Year and now leading hand carpenter in Townsville; and Matt Stenner, Hutchies’ Apprentice and now contracts administrator in Mackay.
Skilling up for the future HUTCHIES has spent 100 years developing a company-wide culture that focuses on the development of in-house tradespeople. A key element in Hutchies’ Workforce Development Strategy is the Gold Coast School of Construction located at the company’s modular construction facility at Yatala. The school was initially funded by the Queensland State Government and was recently recognised as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This gives Hutchies the ability to provide nationally recognised training to apprentices and students at the school. Each semester, 14 students from local Gold Coast high schools attend an intensive full-time sixmonth course that provides them with the experience and knowledge to be immediately productive in an apprenticeship or a paraprofessional career with Hutchies or one of its sub-contractors. Of the students who graduated at the end of 2011, 75 per cent have been employed, with the balance wanting to return to school to finish Year 12. The completion rate for apprentices at Hutchies is 90 per cent – compared with 60 per cent across all industries. A reason for this is that Hutchies has developed a system that addresses the three main usual
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reasons for cancellations. Under the system: h apprentices recruited need to have an understanding, and work experience, in the chosen trade; h apprentice development co-ordinators have the responsibility to ensure apprentices stay on track with in-house designed trade training and are equipped to resolve any personal issues that might impact on the work situation; and h apprentices, who are expected to perform well, are paid above award rates. Apprentices who show solid leadership potential are offered additional mentoring and training through the Future Leaders Program. The training and support is pitched at Certificate IV and Diploma level studies which have been tailored to suit Hutchies’ practices and procedures. The program is paying dividends, with selected apprentices moving into leading hand and other supervisory/para-professional roles. Hutchies is continuing to develop its training resources and programs by introducing tasks, such as Calculating and Costing Construction Work, to give apprentices an understanding of the costs of running an efficient and productive building activity.
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THERE are not too many builders make it to 100. The building and construction industry is a hard, tough game with plenty of challenges. This private, fourth generation business has no doubt had its ups and downs over the years, but to be in the fine shape it is in is a great tribute and one worth celebrating in 2012. It’s probable that Hutchies is in better shape now than at any time in its history – more than 1200 employees, $1.2 billion turnover and a debt-free balance sheet sitting around $200 million. Despite the economic times, we’re hopeful 2012 will be close to our biggest and best year ever. I’d like on behalf of the entire building and construction fraternity, the business community at large and in particular the Hutchies confraternity to toast the two Hutchinsons we know best – fourth generation Scott and third generation Jack. Jack’s underlying cultural imprint over 40 years and Scott’s overall intellectual hold and drive over the past 20 years are no doubt the primary reasons for Hutchies’ current successes. Certainly, the team culture, leadership and commitment of 1200 people on the ground all combine to bring home the bacon, but it’s the Hutchinsons in Hutchinson Builders who are at the heart of the company’s successes. Our main “Employer of the Year” story in this edition is huge. To be named Number One Employer in Australia across all industries is a massive tribute in our 100th year. Personally, I am not particu-
larly over-awed by this recognition, because I believe it is entirely warranted. I know what this company does for its people, our 204 apprentices and cadets, our internal training delivery and the opportunities afforded those that want to achieve. We advance people based on their effort and performance. I reckon we would have more young people in positions of influence than most – the culture is second to none. Our training structure is not all that sophisticated, but we focus on bringing people through – “if you are an enterprising second year apprentice and want to be a project manager, we will give you the opportunity”. Our direct employment model supported by our training focus combined with our all-round company culture underpins our capacity to do 180 jobs at anytime across Australia. We’re going to continue down this path. Our 2012 workbook is pretty balanced – around 40% ($500M) is in traditional construction in Queensland; 30% ($360M) in traditional construction across NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and Northern Territory; and 30% ($360M) in the resource sector spread across the Bowen and Surat Basins and the Pilbara. We’re pretty happy with the current mix and our capacity to deliver. Here’s to a big 2012, the start of Hutchies’ second century.
— Greg Quinn Managing Director
Gold Coast School of Construction graduate, Tre Hains, is a full-time apprentice at Hutchies’ modular construction facility at Yatala.
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HOBO hits the road
HOBO with its creators (from left) Ben Clarke and Mark Hile from Hutchies’ I.T.
HUTCHIES’ move into the mining and resources sector has created interesting challenges for the IT department. Commissioning site offices in remote locations can be difficult, time consuming and expensive. To simplify the site office set-up and ongoing support process, the IT department has created “HOBO” ... Hutchies Office in a Box. HOBO is a ruggedised, transportable rack which
contains all the equipment necessary to bring a remote office with up to 15 people online quickly. Importantly, no IT skills are required on the ground and the IT team in head office at Toowong can guide site staff through the simple set-up steps. Depending on the location, HOBO can be configured for either 3G, Satellite, DSL or fibre optic connectivity back to the Hutchies’ network.
Let the partying begin! HUTCHIES’ centenary celebrations will last all year as a series of birthday parties rolls out across the nation. The year’s celebrations will kick-off with a huge Hutchies’ Family Picnic in the Park on Sunday, February 5 – back where it all started at Fort Lytton at the mouth of the Brisbane River where Hutchies landed its first job back in January 1912. Other celebrations planned are as follows:
Tweed – Tuesday, April 24 – Sand Bar
Rockhampton – Wednesday, June 6 – Council Building
Sydney – Friday, May 4 – Australian Technology Park
Brisbane – Saturday, July 17 – RNA Showground
Townsville – Wednesday, May 16 – Townsville RSL
Maroochydore – Wednesday, September 13 – Maroochy Life Savers
Cairns – Thursday, May 17 – Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal
Noosa – Wednesday, October 10 – TBA
Toowoomba – Wednesday, May 30 – TBA
Hobart – Wednesday, October 24 – TBA
Moranbah – Saturday, June 23 – Town Hall
Melbourne – Thursday, October 25 – Melbourne Office
Mackay – Tuesday, June 5 – Mackay Town Hall
Perth – Date & Venue TBA Port Hedland – Date & Venue TBA
Mark Seymour, the Melbourne-based former frontman and songwriter for Aussie rock band, Hunters & Collectors, will be performing at the following Hutchies’ 100 year functions – Toowoomba on Wednesday, May 30 and Moranbah on Saturday, June 23.
Comic relief for party of the century HISTORY AN illustrated history of Hutchies’ N ISSUE 100 CENTENARY CELEBRATIO 1912 - 2012 first 100 years has been published to kick-start the company’s centenary celebrations. But Chairman Scott Hutchinson has 5)& 461&3 #6*-% &3 warned it is not the usual company history. “Like everything Hutchies does, it is a little bit different,” Scott said. “Hutchies – the Super Builder, is presented in the genre of the super hero comic books that emerged in the 1950s. “The publication is based on the super heroes such as the Phantom, Superman and Catwoman, with a bit of Indiana Jones thrown in,” he said. 1"35 The year’s celebrations kicked off with a family picnic at the mouth of the Brisbane River. It was there where J. Hutchinson, n, builder, carried out his first commercial celebrations throughout Hutchies’ building project – a new kitchen and national network. improvements to the non-commissioned Readers wanting a copy of Hutchies officers’ quarters at Fort Lytton for the – the Super Builder should contact State Government. Nicole Jones on 3335 5048 or by email The year will continue with rolling njones@hutchinsonbuilders.com.au HUTCHINSON BUILDER S
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The Duke and Duchess of York disembark from yacht Juanita onto the Hutchies-constructed pontoon.
Duke and Duchess of York dally for a day HUTCHIES played a major role in a visit to Australia in 1927 by the Duke and Duchess of York. The royal couple (later to become King George VI and the Queen Mother) dropped in for a day at the Commonwealth Government’s Anzac Hostel used for the care and treatment of the totally and permanently incapacitated ex-servicemen. The property (Shaftston
House) in Kangaroo Point, Brisbane was purchased by the Department of Repatriation in 1919 to house the Australians injured in the Great War of 1914-18. In the following years, the Commonwealth Government let a contract to J. Hutchinson for the erection of a reinforced concrete pontoon at Anzac Hostel in the amount of £239.
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Adventures in paradise HUTCHIES prides itself on working in remote locations, but Willis Island, in the Coral Sea, 450km east of Cairns, was a real test of endurance for the team. The Bureau of Meteorology facility at Willis Island sustained severe damage from Tropical Cyclone Yasi in February 2011, virtually shutting down the operations on the island. Yasi’s fury resulted in damage to key life support systems, buildings and observation equipment. Hutchies was awarded the contract to restore the island’s meteorological and habitation support services, as soon as reasonably practicable, and to have the facility fully operational by October 2011 in readiness for the start of the next cyclone season. Hutchies’ team carried out the mission successfully, but the process destroyed any illusions of the peace and tranquility to be found living on a tropical island.
Working in the remote location of Willis Island, in the Coral Sea, 450km east of Cairns, was a real test of endurance for the Hutchies’ team.
New centre for surfing elite
Lord Mayor Graham Quirk congratulates Marcus Ng from Yanjian at the launch of The Midtown.
Young surfing hopefuls examine a model of the new elite surf centre being built in northern New South Wales. SURFING champions, Layne Beachley, Mark Richards and Jack Freestone, as well as the Deputy Prime Minister, Wayne Swan, were on hand for the start of construction of a world-class, high-performance surfing centre on the Tweed Coast. The $2 million surfing institute at Casuarina, in northern New
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South Wales, is being built by Hutchies and is expected to be ready by May this year. Surfing Australia boss, Andrew Stark, said the centre was surfing’s answer to the Australian Institute of Sport and would be the world’s first facility dedicated to the development of elite surfers and coaches.
Yanjian’s first Australian project centres on Brisbane HUTCHIES has h b been chosen h to t build the Yanjian Group’s first Australian project, The Midtown, in the heart of Brisbane. More than 80 guests attended the project launch hosted by Lord Mayor Graham Quirk. The project, comprising 144 apartments, has generated great interest from local
d international i t ti l buyers b ith and with more than 35 per cent reserved by expressions of interest within three weeks of going to market. The Yanjian Group, a Chinese development and construction company, was established in 1952 and has projects in 20 countries.
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Help for homeless in Rockhampton CONSTRUCTION by Hutchies is well underway on a $5.7 million housing facility for homeless people in Rockhampton. The new facility for the Society of St Vincent de Paul Queensland will contain 12 onebedroom and 12 two-bedroom apartments for men and women who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The complex, to be set in extensively landscaped gardens, will include a meeting room. It also will have a six star energy rating and have secure bicycle parking. Men and women will be able to find secure, affordable and appropriate accommodation in a place they can call home. Completion is expected by March. Hutchies’ Len Ward on site at a housing facility for the homeless under construction in Rockhampton.
Hotel operator doubles in size ECLECTIC boutique hotel operator, 8Hotels, has doubled in size in the past 12 months. The Diamant Brisbane (the former Portal Hotel which Hutchies built and retains half ownership of) is one of 16 boutique
properties worldwide operated by 8Hotels. The funky 8Hotels properties all have individual personalities each offering its own boutique experience. Visit www.8hotels.com
Expansion complete at The Point
The Diamant Hotel in Astor Terrace, Brisbane (formerly The Portal) built by Hutchies, is now under the 8Hotels brand.
MAJOR extensions at The Point Hotel in Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point by Hutchies in now complete. The Point has doubled its room stock to 201 rooms and is now the ninth biggest hotel in Brisbane. Hotel operator, David Catterall from Best Management Group, said business travellers wanted more than a room so the extensions and expansion had been multi-dimensional embracing
technology, dining and lounging, functionality and comfort. The hotel has opened a new restaurant and cocktail lounge and has expanded the lobby and public areas. Meeting and function facilities have been increased and upgraded to the specific needs of the small business meetings market. Visit www.thepointbrisbane. com.au for more information.
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Queensland 400 Hall of Fame BILLED as one of the state’s greatest home-grown success stories, Hutchies recently had the honour of being the first inductee into the Queensland 400 Hall of Fame. The Queensland 400 turned 21 last year and marked the milestone by launching the inaugural Queensland Hall of Fame – an initiative aimed at recognising and celebrating long-
term members of this prestigious program. Hutchies is among an elite group of approximately 50 companies which not only appeared on the first Queensland 400 list in 1991, but have remained on the list ever since. Scott Hutchinson delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Hall of Fame gala dinner.
LEFT: Scott Hutchinson with Graham Gardiner, Editor-in-Chief, Trader Business Media.
Accounts out and about
HUTCHIES’ Accounts Department recently ventured out of Brisbane and headed south to the operations at Yatala. The visit was part of an ongoing program of the accounts team visiting work sites and Hutchies’ facilities to update working knowledge of the organisation. The plan helps “front of house” and “back of house” understand each other’s activities.
TEAM members from Hutchies’ Perth office travelled across Australia to attend the recent national awards dinner for the Australian Business and Arts Foundation. Each year the Foundation honours the best
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relationships between the private sector and the arts through the prestigious national AbaF Awards. Shown at the awards are (from left) Lauren Jackson, contract administrator; Clancy White,
design manager; Vicki Jackson, cultural diversity manager; Diana Goldswain; Erin Vis, graphic design contractor; Fenton Moran, cost planner; Greg Tomlin, project manager; Lisa Tomlin; and Jarmin Leonardi, design assistant.
HUTCHIES’ Kev Whitaker and Ben Young present Eddy Van Der Waal, of BMA, with the keys to the first manager’s residence delivered to Dysart from the modular construction facility at Yatala. Members of Hutchies’ Bowen Basin Team joined in the hand-over ceremony.
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THE inaugural flight of the Hutchies’ chartered plane between the Bowen Basin and Brisbane allowed for a cultural exchange between the mining community and the capital city. Spare seats were offered to Bowen Basin personnel to fly to Brisbane on Saturday and back on Sunday – having Saturday night at home to catch up with friends and family. Brisbanites were able to fly to Moranbah from Brisbane, with the option of returning the same day or staying overnight and getting to know the expanding region. Hutchies’ flight provider is Skytrans which operates a Dash 8 36-seat aircraft.
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Passengers enjoyed the inaugural Hutchies’ chartered flight between Brisbane and Moranbah.
Flying Doctor lands a new base THE Royal Flying Doctor Service is operating out of a new multi-million dollar base built by Hutchies in Mount Isa. RFDS general manager, Steve Chmura, could find no fault with the new building which has office accommodation for more than 50 work stations, three meeting rooms, three consulting rooms, a casual meeting space and a library.
Aero medical flight nurse, Ella Stanfield, agreed. “The best thing is the new technology that came with the new building,” she said. “We have new ’phone systems, better internet cabling, tele-health communications and video-conferencing facilities.”
Tropics star in AIB awards
Graduation honours
Those who attended the night were (from left) Daniel Walters, Karen Reynolds, Peter White, Jane White, Jack Hutchinson, Chris Taylor, Greg Crittall, Angela Taylor, Merri Young, and Sandy Young. JACK Hutchinson was among the Hutchies’ team members who attended the AIB National Awards in Sydney. Paul DeJong, of the Cairns office, and his team of Sandy Young and Darryl Knight, received a Professional Excellence in Building Award for Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal. As well, Paul’s team of Jane White, Rob Mahony
and Niels Ogle, received a Certificate of High Commendation for the Thursday Island Hospital Helipad; and Brisbane’s Harry White with his team of Jeremy McKenzie, Christopher Lanigan, Chris Taylor and John Groom, received a Certificate of High Commendation for the Scott Street Apartments which was accepted by Jack Hutchinson on his behalf.
CONGRATULATIONS to Vipan Rehaan, Hutchies’ contracts administrator in Sydney, who graduated from the University of Western Sydney with a Bachelor of Construction Management (Honours).
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Rock ‘n’ Roll revival in top gear THE memory of Brisbane’s inner city identity, George Kyprios (Rock ’n’ Roll George) will live on with Hutchies’ purchase of a 1952 FX Holden which will be renovated to be a working replica of the original vehicle. Hutchies bought George’s actual car as a piece of Brisbane’s history and with the intention of including it in the company’s centenary celebrations this year. But, after discussions with the Queensland Museum, it was suggested that George’s car should be kept in its original condition as an historic, moment-in-time exhibit. Hutchies agreed ... so the hunt was on for another Holden of similar vintage which could be made into a replica of George’s iconic car for use on the road at special occasions. With the help of the Holden Club, a 1952 FX Holden was found in near
perfect condition at Jacob’s Well, near the Gold Coast, and driven to the Sumner Park industrial estate in Brisbane, where George’s colour scheme and other unique features will be duplicated. The replica vehicle was built at the same Newstead factory as George’s famous car and, although it is date-stamped four months older, it has clocked up only 38,000 miles. Rock ‘n’ Roll George was a well known inner city identity from the 1950s to the 1980s, as he cruised city streets playing music on his car radio which was new technology at the time. Scott Hutchinson said George and his car were valuable parts of Brisbane’s history and Hutchies wanted to keep it alive through preservation of the original vehicle and creation of a working replica that could take an active part in major city events.
Rock ‘n’ Roll George with his famous 1952 FX Holden. (Photo: David May)
Toowoomba rallies to help Nigeria
Father Anthony Ananwa (Photo courtesy: The Chronicle, Toowoomba)
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A VISIT to his homeland of Nigeria by Toowoomba-based priest, Father Anthony Ananwa, has triggered an avalanche of help from the Darling Downs for underprivileged people in the impoverished nation. During his visit he spent time with handicapped adults and children and was appalled by the lack of wheelchairs, crutches and other medical equipment. An appeal to the local community resulted in an outpouring of generosity from Toowoomba hospitals, nursing homes, businesses
and individuals. The local community donated enough equipment to fill a container, but the project hit a snag with the cost of transportation to Nigeria. But, once again, the locals dug deep raising money to pay for shipping, handling and land transportation. Hutchies donated $500 and the container is expected to arrive in Lagos early this year after a two month journey by land and sea. Hutchies has donated to an appeal by Father Anthony Ananwa.
George’s tailors, Peter and Theo Argyris, of West End, Brisbane, dug into their store records to fashion a suit for Scott in the same colour and design as they made for George in the 1950s.
The sister Holden that will be transformed into a working replica of George’s FX.
Craftsman still at work
Ken Fenell, 81-year-old master tradesman who worked with Hutchies for 50 years and retired in 1997, still works his magic with timber. These days Ken does woodwork for a hobby – designing and building toys, jewellery boxes and other clever items. Ken’s crafty creations bring happiness to many young boys and girls, particularly at Christmas time.
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Sydney celebration
Team members and awards are (back row, from left to right) Kyle Hare, Niels Ogle, Rob Mahony, Peter Singleton, Shayne Rees, Jane White, and Kent Beavon. Front row left to right are Brodie Rodman, Ben Starchenko, Paul DeJong.
Hutchies’ Sydney held a jungle themed Christmas party at Taronga Zoo.
Far North Queensland awards HUTCHIES’ team members were acknowledged in the recent Master Builders Far North Queensland Housing and Construc-
tion Awards. Projects which received awards included Holy Spirit Aged Care, Port Village Stage 2 and the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal.
Sydney’s Cadet of the Year Alicia Hill with Brian Hood and Scott Hutchinson.
Beer for Christmas
The annual Brisbane Ladies’ Christmas Lunch was held at the Belgian Beer Café. Shown enjoying the celebrations are (from L-R) Lara Givinchy, Linda Sadleir, Lu Yin, Gaylene Finch, Tabi Ward and Tracey Fryer.
Kevin Hopping (left) with Sydney’s Apprentice of the Year, Daniel Dickenson.
Walk for Awareness event MENTAL health and depression were in the spotlight at the recent Walk for Awareness event held at Kangaroo Point, Brisbane. The 8km walk was followed by entertainment and a barbecue in the park as speakers recognised the work being done for the cause by GROW and Mates in Construction. Scott Hutchinson, representing Hutchies on the day, was pictured centre with (from left) John Brady, Wesley Vasile, Tim White, Jorgen Gullestrup
Hard headed on safety
MARTIN Kingham Hutchies’ Safety Rep/Shop Steward (left) at the Goods Shed South, Docklands ordered online a genuine Texas hard hat for Hutchies’ project Manager Tony Mastwyk and on arrival it featured combined safety and sun protection. They reckon with slight adaptation for Australian conditions, this style could easily catch on.
M’oochy Movember TEAM members in Hutchies’ Maroochydore office did their bit for Movember fundraising. Shane McGough (left) and Joel Byrne celebrate the result of their hair raising efforts.
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Melbourne house warming THE carpark area of Hutchies’ new Melbourne office was transformed into a spectacular function space with special lighting, street art, two giant mirror balls and music for its house warming party. More than 300 guests included consultants, sub-contractors and clients associated with the property and construction industry. The party revellers adjourned to adjacent venues where celebrations continued into the early hours.
Farewell Stephen Pollard
HUTCHIES joined with family and friends to farewell former workmate, Stephen Pollard, who died w recently aged 50. Stephen worked with Hutchies as a concretor in Toowoomba from December 2008 to August 2011. He was a well known sportsman starting with the Shell Cricket Toowoomba under 12s and rugby league under 12s – working his way through various representative sides with five premiership wins and captaining two teams before being appointed Valleys A grade coach in 1993. His service was held at the Humeridge Church of Christ. Pallbearers included Michael Pollard, David Anderson, Jack Gibbs, Alec Young, Richie Lee and Nathan Wano.
I WOULD like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Emergency Staff and BEMS to thank you Brad, Bert and your team for a job well done at the Hervey Bay Hospital. We do appreciate the effort of your staff to deliver this project, keeping in mind that it was a full working Emergency Department. The planning your team undertook in conjunction with my team to deliver the works with minimal disruption to the health service delivery of our Emergency Department was outstanding and this also includes the standard of finished product provided. Congratulations on a job well done. Kerry Cunneen Manager, Building, Engineering & Maintenance Services Wide Bay Health Service District Maryborough Qld
••• AS my time with the Queensland Reconstruction Authority comes to an end, I want to thank you for the contribution you have made to Queensland’s recovery from summer’s floods and cyclones. Without the support of businesses such as Hutchinson Builders through the Authority’s Join Forces program, the task of rebuilding Queensland would have been beyond formidable.
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Among the partygoers at the carpark function (top picture) were (from left) Peter Helfer, Jack Hutchinson, Chris McIntosh, Kate Slattery, Scott Hutchinson, and Patrick Simmons.
FEEDBACK Your contribution has made a significant impact and helped to strengthen Queenslanders’ spirits and restore confidence that life will eventually return to normal. You have demonstrated without fanfare that you sit rightly in this group of Australians who are prepared to help because it is the right thing to do. Thankyou for seeing the desperate need for help in some of Queensland’s communities and caring enough to do something about it. I want to thank you for your involvement in the rebuilding of our communities and in helping to strengthen the resilience of Queenslanders during such an important period of our history. I remain optimistic about Queensland’s reconstruction success and you can be assured that Queenslanders are most grateful for (your) generosity. Major General Mick Slater Chair, Queensland Reconstruction Authority
FOOTNOTE: Late last year, Hutchies was also presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by
the Queensland Reconstruction Authority for its commitment to the state and contribution to the reconstruction. ••• ON behalf of the Board of the Coolum Beach Christian College, I would like to extend our thanks and appreciation for the work involved in completing our new multipurpose hall and library. We believe the building adds a wonderful new dimension to our campus and we regularly receive much positive feedback from parents and the wider community about the library/ hall building in particular. Thankyou also for the patience you extended to us as we wrapped up final contract issues and outstanding payments. We look forward to an opportunity to work together when ever our next building project begins. David Reed Business Manager Coolum Beach Christian College
••• THANKYOU to your company for the building work carried out at the Goodna and District
Rugby League Club following the devastating 2011 floods. The community-minded, efficient and caring manner demonstrated by your company’s management, staff and contractors, throughout this project helped uplift the spirits, not only of our club members, but also the community as a whole. The understanding of club procedures in these types of projects was also most helpful. We at the Club feel that the experience gained by your company in dealing with this unique situation would make your company the ideal candidate to carry out any works anywhere of a similar nature. We are sending a letter to the ARL, NRL, QRL and the IRL recommending your company services be utilised by these bodies for any future building projects. In addition, we have no hesitation in recommending your company to any sporting body, large or small, for similar works. Once again we thank you for what was done and you have our everlasting gratitude and support. Steve Behnke Clubhouse Secretary Goodna and Districts RLFC
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Cairns Service Award recipients (L-R) Colin Green (5), Shayne Rees (5), Peter Singleton (10), Paul de Jong, Rat Richards (10) and Kent Beavon (5).
Cairns Apprentice of the Year, Aidan Ahearn.
Jack and Scott present Constructor of the Year to site manager Dave Warner.
Cairns Employee of the Year, Jane White.
End of year break up party Sunshine for Santa
Hutchinson Builders 5 year service recipients.
SANTA found the tropical sunshine and warm water at White Water World on the Gold Coast a sudden change to his winter wonderland, but he made the trip to be VIP guest at the Hutchies’ Kids’ Christmas Party. Parents and children enjoyed the special day out.
Happy Christmas for Walsh family JIMMY Walsh and his family were special guests at Hutchies’ end of year break-up party. Jimmy had an accident last year which resulted in a lengthy stay in hospital and now requires extensive rehabilitation and therapy sessions at home. At the party, Jimmy received a Christmas gift of financial assistance of Jack Hutchinson with Hutchinson Builders 10 year service recipients. $10,400 (raised by his team mates from the BLF and CFMEU and Hutchies), plus a week’s holiday at Mooloolaba for the whole family paid for by Hutchies. Jimmy’s wife, Monica, expressed the family’s gratitude for the help and assistance they had received throughout the year. She said the family was looking forward to their Christmas holiday together before Jimmy had more surgery, with the hope that he can Previous Constructor of the Year winners were each presented with return to light work later this year.
an Apple iPad 2.
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Being ill-equipped for the climb in his Hutchies’ Undies, this is as close as Peter Hofstetter, director of Certis, got to Mount Everest while trekking in Nepal.
TRAVELLING
L to R: Kylie Jasinski, Tim Venn and Debbie MacDonald from Judd Farris Recruitment were among the guests who attended Hutchies’ Melbourne office house warming party. They made good use of our promotional give-aways with an impromptu fashion parade of Hutchies’ latest range next day in the Judd Farris office.
UNDIES & BUDGIES Scott Lawes, supplier of Hutchies’ Undies, road tested his product on a 5000km motorcycle ride with a few mates through South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Scott (in Undies) is shown at the Zambia border with (from left) John Can, Billy Ward and actor and motorcycle enthusiast, Charlie Boorman (of Long Way Down and Long Way Round with Ewan McGregor fame).
Queensland hockey forward Tim Myers strikes an elegant pose in his Hutchies gear at the Australian Masters Hockey tournament in Canberra.
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An eager local at Venice Beach, California, was more than happy to pose in a pair of Hutchies’ Undies for the Truth downunder.
Cameron McAndrew, workplace health and safety, took the opportunity at Hutchies’ Noosa Christmas party to reveal to Ryan Shanley and Bernie Freimuth what Scots wear under their kilts – Hutchies’ Undies!
Hannah Franklin, Hutchies’ receptionist, has a different take on construction completion dates since she visited Barcelona on a working holiday. She visited architect Gaudi’s Cathedral, the Temple Sagrada Familia, which has been on the go since 1887 and is still not finished!
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Neil (Howdy) McLeod, Hutchies’ project manager, attracted Tiger Woods’ attention while visiting the Madam Tussauds Hong Kong wax exhibition.
HUTCHIES’ Nathan Burden and wife, Belinda, have welcomed a baby girl, Olivia Bella.
DAVID O’Dowd, Hutchies’ Gladstone, and wife, Lorraine, enjoy the company of new arrival, Eden.
MATCHED
LUCAS Rietberg, Hutchies IT, and Kelly Faulkes married in a ceremony at Kangaroo Point on the same date they met 11 years ago.
BRETT Smith, Hutchies’ Tweed, and Mel Pennings enjoyed a tropical wedding in Fiji.
Island girl
Domineaq Sassine, Sassine 1 18-year8-yearold daughter of Hellina and Will Sassine of Sydney, did Hutchies proud as our sponsored entrant in the recent Miss Samoa Australia Pageant. Domineaq was winner of the Miss Popularity segment and placed third in the overall competition. The Pageant is an annual event at the national level which is devoted to advancing and supporting opportunities for young Samoan women.
Fond farewell
Workmates gathered to give Gary Bryant a great send-off on his recent retirement. Gary worked at Hutchies for eight years. Among those who gathered to say their goodbyes were Barry Butterworth, Barry Dooley, Gary, Neil McLeod, Caitlin Hawkins, Marcus Hoddinott, Trevor Bruiners, Ben Plunkett, and Mandy Valmadre.
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WESTPAC CALL CENTRE Job Value: $632,932 Job Description: Refurbishment of an existing Westpac Call Centre. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Manager: . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Mike Fleming Greg Birnie Phil Hiscox Mick Connolly Parker Design EST Westpac Bank Corp Jones Lang Lasalle
REPATRIATION CENTRE STATTON CLINIC UPGRADE
JOBS UPDATE with Barry Butterworth
Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Liminal Architecture Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Gandy & Roberts Pty Ltd Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tasmanian Catholic Education Office
SORELL POST OFFICE
Job Value: $947,969 Job Description: Located in the heart of Hobart, the Repatriation Centre will undergo refurbishments to modernise the facility. The project will be undertaken in two stages to allow the facility to remain operational during the works. Stage one’s reconfiguration will include the creation of a disabled access, meeting room, new clinical suites and facility rooms. Stage two will include the refurbishment of front of house areas including the entry, waiting room, reception and ancillary spaces.
Job Value: $186,276 Job Description: New shop fit-out.
Hutchies’ T\Leader/Cost Planner: Mick Connolly Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael White Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Karen Reynolds Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Andrew Schultz Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilby Vollus Architects Struct. & Elect. Eng Consultant: JMG Engineers & Planners Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tasmania Govt – Dept of Health & Human Services
Job Value: $12.3M Job Description: The project includes a 3200m2 Woolworths supermarket, 803m2 specialty retail and kiosk including all associated site works, carparks, roadways, landscaping and two pad sites (petrol station and fast food outlet).
MORANBAH AIRPORT TERMINAL UPGRADE
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Levi Corby Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Dan Hall Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Nathan Webber and Daniel Chittick Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Trevor Brazel Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Shaun Power Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Michael Cross Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . BN Group Struct.Engineering Consultant: . Jim Whybird (Whybird Structural) Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Lachlan Stevenson (MPN Consulting) Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Greg Monaghan (Cross Border Electrical) Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fabcot Pty Limited (Woolworths) Other: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Superintendent (Project Strategies Australia Pty Ltd Geoff Cunningham
Job Value: $17,587,709 Job Description: Construction of a new airport terminal and carpark, including the upgrade of infrastructure and roadways. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Civil & Elect. Eng. Consultant: . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Dave Smythe Nathan Cook Bruno Evangelista Larry Scrivener Michael Michell Vabasis SP Consulting ADG BMA
HOLY ROSARY PRIMARY SCHOOL Job Value: $292,722 Job Description: Renovation of classrooms and library. Hutchies’ T\Leader/Cost Planner: Mick Connolly Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Mike Fleming Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . David Lawes Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Tui Gilbert
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Mike Fleming David Lawes Tui Gilbert Mick Connolly Matrix Management Group Struct. Eng. & Elect Consultant: Bullock Consulting Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Australia Post – Corporate Real Estate
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KINGSTON COLLEGE AND MABEL PARK STATE SCHOOL TRADE TRAINING CENTRES Job Value: $2,149,006 Job Description: Design and construction of new trade training centres for the two schools comprising engineering workshops and classrooms. Construction is of block and
Westpac Call Centre has been extensively refurbished. steel with site access restrictions within the schools providing a challenge managed by the team working closely with the school staff and students. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Kurt Peele Alex Johnson Peter Rose Shaun Spooner Robert Rea TVS Partnership Bruce Lemcke Ridgemill Project Managers Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Medland Metropolis Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Department of Education Queensland
NINGI AMBULANCE STATION Job Value: $1,424,475 Job Description: The design and construction of a new ambulance station, modelled on Queensland Ambulance Service Station Design AU2. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Eng. Consultant: . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Noel Ryan Michael Michell Mode Design Empire Engineering John Love Electrical QLD Government
RACV RESORT NOOSA REFURBISHMENT Job Value: $477,200 Job Description: Central facilities stage one refurbishment comprising new restaurant buffet fit-out and retail fit-out including roof extension over pre-function area.
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Proj Mngr/Admin: . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brad Miller Noel Ryan Patrick Boutkan Melanie Longland DBI Design Pty Ltd Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV) Ltd
COLES KINGSTON Job Value: $631,946 Job Description: Refurbishment of the existing Coles Supermarket included the deli and meat preparation areas, with the main focus on refreshing the fresh produce selling areas. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Michael White Haylee Pratt Cameron Lea Mick Connolly 12C Design and Management Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Pat Baygar & Associates Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . AT Gormanns & Associates Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coles Supermarkets Australia
COLES MEADOW MEWS Job Value: $1,837,686 Job Description: Refurbishment of the existing Coles Supermarket includes the provision of a new bakery, upgrade of deli and meat preparation areas and an expansion of the store coolroom facilities. Hutchies’ T\Leader/Cost Planner: Mick Connolly Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael White Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Haylee Pratt Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Steve Fleming / Phil Hiscox Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Steve Fleming / Tom Volker Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12C Design and Management Struct. Engineering Consultant: . Pat Baygar & Associates Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Davis Langdon Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coles Supermarkets Australia
MURWILLUMBAH OFFICE DEVELOPMENT Job Value: $2M Job Description: Office development which will be occupied by Centrelink. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struct. & Civil Eng. Consultant: .
Artist’s impression of the new Woolworths complex at Ooralea.
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Paul Hart Grant LeBoutillier Alan Pillay Scott Vidler Steven Kourevelis Team Design Australia Eclipse Consulting Engineers Pty Ltd Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . GHD Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Murwillumbah Developments
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Tasmanian’s Jarrod and Nick on site. Alicia (third from left) on the court with her New South Wales team.
Call up to national team ALICIA Hill, a Hutchies’ cadet on the Chatswood Metro Residences Project in Sydney, recently spent a week in Melbourne representing New South Wales at the Australian Indoor Netball Championships. Although Alicia’s team
NT team helps out
HUTCHIES’Northern Territory team came to the rescue of Emmanuel Phillip, a talented athlete from Darling Heights State School, who was selected to compete in the national track and field trials in Darwin. With his family unable to assist with expenses and his school struggling to raise funds, Hutchies’ NT team donated $500 to help Emmanuel realise his potential as an athlete. We hope to see Emmanuel in national events sometime in the future.
was defeated in the final by Victoria, her personal effort was rewarded with her selection in the Australian team to play in an upcoming international tournament. Congratulations Alicia on a great achievement.
Punting on a good day out
TWO of Hutchies’ apprentices recently featured in The Tasmanian Bluey, published by the CFMEU. The newspaper said first year carpenter apprentices Jarrod Banks and Nick Langford were glad to get a start in construction working with a big company like Hutchies. Both enjoyed building projects during high school, so a construction certificate course at college was their next step. Jarrod completed his Certificate I at college and reportedly is “stoked” to be working at Hutchies where he is looking forward to finishing his apprenticeship. Nick went from Year 10 to a VET construction course and is now completing his White Card on site, through Learning Partners, as well as working on his first year apprenticeship. “The best part of the job is the people,” Nick said. “You get taught by everyone on site.” PHOTO: Courtesy CFMEU’s The Tasmanian Bluey.
HUTCHIES’ team members turned out in force to help the mining community celebrate the recent Moranbah Race Day. Among the partygoers and punters were (from left) Steve Williams, Sam Bennett and Jeremy Phipps.
Tasmanian treat is no trick
ANDREW Schultz (Contract Administrator) proudly shows off the results of a fishing trip in Tasmania. Andrew’s fishing buddy and photographer (Clint ‘The Shadow’ Cantwell) cleverly managed to include himself in recording the day’s catch. Like us on Facebook:
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The Queensland Masters O55 hockey team competed last October at the Australian Championships in Canberra. The weather was very cold, wet and windy for the first week and players wore their Hutchies’ sponsored gear with passion (albeit mostly indoors). The team finished in third place, with three team members selected to represent Australia at the World Masters Championships.
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Grand party for Rocky hockey AS part of his Undercover Boss promise to Niki Kelly – Hutchies’ office manager in Rockhampton, who sacked him for breaking her new binding machine – Scott Hutchinson promised to sponsor the Rockhampton hockey grand final celebrations. Niki said the party went off with a bang. “Everyone had a great time and are still raving about it,” she said. “It was good for all four clubs associated with Rockhampton hockey to come together at the end of the season and celebrate the competition. “My club the Wanderers had a great day, with a team in every final from the under 12s to the senior A1 Men. “As we won a majority of the finals, my team was one of the winners.”
The Wanderers A3 Women grand final winners (rear from left) Stacey, Emma, Karen, Khia, Kyla, Kate, Tina and (front from left) Laurena, Niki, Tahliaa and Abby.
Rowing Amsterdam
Townsville RSL Golf Day a big hit THE annual Townsville RSL Golf Day was sponsored by Hutchies and supported by team members from Hutchies’ Townsville office.
Hutchies’ golf team on the day included Noel O’Brien, Giancarlo Pozzebon, Rod McCloud (RSL president) and Pierre Kessler.
HUTCHIES sponsored Jessica Hall to compete in the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Her crew, which snared the bronze, included (from left) coach Anna Tree, Alexandra Hagan, Amy Fowler, Jessica and Katrina Bateman.
Touch and go
Building winners with a high tee HUTCHIES entered a mixed team in the 2011 BLF Union charity touch football day supporting Kids Under Cover. Pictured during their pre-game stretching are (from left), Oliver Windbucher, David Wallace, Ash Blake, Matthew Kempster, Charisse Maguire, David Hanna and Amy Cox.
Scratch-its Great prizes to be won!
If your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
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Hutchies’ new building in Townville’s CBD will centralise three State Government departments. HUTCHIES has started work on the 12-level Verde project in Flinders Street, Townsville, which will centralise the region’s State Government public servants in the city’s Central Business District. Building Industry Minister, Simon Finn, said Queensland’s Bligh government had signed a major lease agreement with developer, Flinders Street Tower Pty Ltd, in December for the building’s construction and fit-out. Mr Finn said the building, with 23,000m2 GFA, would be the largest office construction project in the region for the past 20 years. The project has been designed to meet environmental sustainability benchmarks, targeting a minimum Five Star Green Star rating from the Green Building Council of Australia. A range of features will be incorporated into the building to maximise energy
Office space boost for Townsville CBD VIPs at the announcement of the Verde project included (L-R) Scott Hutchinson, Stephen Gosling, Jodie Gosling, Minister Simon Finn, Member for Townsville Mandy Johnstone and Craig Stack.
and water efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
create a healthy indoor environment. On completion, the
building will draw around 700 staff from the Department of Environment and Resource Management; the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation; and the Department of Transport and Main Roads into one central location.
Centenary celebrations start with a bang RAIN and d cloud l d gave way tto bl blue sky k and d sunshine hi for f a Sunday family picnic at historic Fort Lytton, Brisbane, during February to kick off the beginning of Hutchies’ 2012 centenary celebrations. The only sound of thunder came from a three-gun salute which marked the occasion.
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Member for Townsville, Mandy Johnstone, said the project would assist in the economic revitalisation of the Townsville region. “The project also is a significant boost for the local building and construction industry, stimulating growth and creating
construction jobs,” Ms Johnstone said. “This project alone will support around 348 full time equivalent jobs over the life of the project.” The building will provide Queensland Government with 10,000m2 of office accommodation for the next 10 years.
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Fort Lytton – defender of Empire and the birthplace of a builder IN 1912, John Hutchinson (Jack I) won major contracts at the Fort which also a State Government contract worth incorporated the Lytton Quarantine £73/10s for additions to Non-Commis- Station. Those contracts, totalling £2,750, sioned Officers’ quarters at Fort Lytton, provided for two new attendants’ at the mouth of the Brisbane River. This was the first major contract to quarters, a mortuary and laboratory, an be won by the young builder, Jack extension to the main store and various Hutchinson, who had arrived by boat from England with his family in the previous year to start a new life in Australia. The Hutchinsons settled locally at Manly and Jack looked for work on the Moreton Bay islands and the bayside suburbs. This document, signed by John (Jack) Hutchinson, on Fort Lytton was the January 29, 1912, is the first recorded contract to be won by the Manly builder. birthplace of Queensland’s military, with the State relying heavily on the facility as a fixed defence position for its capital and wealthiest port, Brisbane. It was one of several coastal fortifications built along Australia’s coast in the 19th century to safeguard shipping lanes and ports The Queensland Government Gazette from possible enemy raids. March 14, 1912 announces the contract for From 1881 until the 1930s, Fort improvements at Fort Lytton has been won Lytton was Brisbane’s front line by J. Hutchinson, Builder and Contractor – a newcomer to the state’s construction industry. of defence and regular training camps in military warfare were a high- alterations to existing buildings. This expansion of facilities indicated light of Queensland’s political and the growing importance of the Lytton social calendar. Brisbane was considered more Quarantine Station – first established vulnerable to naval attack than Sydney in 1913-14 to accommodate newly or Melbourne, as it was only three days’ arrived immigrants and people considsail from the French naval garrison at ered to be at risk of causing infection to the general population. Noumea. The establishment of a dedicated The Fort itself was a typical nineteenth century garrison – a pentag- human quarantine station at Lytton onal fortress concealed behind grassy was made necessary following the embankments – surrounded for greater widening and deepening of the channel through the bar at the mouth protection by a water-filled moat. It was armed with guns and river of the Brisbane River, which was mines to counter any effort by enemy completed in 1911. For the first time, this permitted ships to attack the city. The controlled minefield, supported deep-draught, ocean-going vessels to by the guns, was operated from a enter the Brisbane River. Vessels were met at the river mouth concealed tunnel under the Fort. Later in 1921, the Commonwealth by the health authorities who boarded Gazette announced that J. Hutchinson, each ship and inspected all goods and Builder and Contractor, had won more personnel on board. Side elevation of Hutchies’ new additions to the Married NCO quarters at Fort Lytton.
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WE’VE posted a profit of $14.8 Million for the half year to 31 December 2011 and forecast a slight improvement in the results for the current six months, due to the start of several high value traditional const r uc t ion projec t s, particularly in Brisbane and Sydney. Annual turnover in the 2011/12 year will come in around $1.2B. In the current world, we are reasonably satisfied with this result, but it remains hard work. Fortunately, our order book is quite well balanced between traditional construction throughout Queensland, traditional construction across the rest of Australia and the resource sector hotspots of the Surat and Bowen Basins and the Pilbara. Our four Modular Facilities in Brisbane, Toowoomba, Perth and Northam underpin some of our $400M book in the resource sector. Hutchies has recently established its own in-house Civil Division to support our building operations particularly in the resource sector. Our new civil capability will enable us to meet approximately 10 per cent of the company’s overall civil requirements and we will continue to work with civil contractors
Suspect people and goods were landed at Lytton for fumigation and isolation. After arrival, patients were admitted to the quarantine hospital wards where they were segregated with first, second and third class facilities, similar
across Australia for the majority of our work. Our strategy to deal with the tough economic climate remains unchanged – keep our 1200 strong workforce including our 200 apprentices and cadets; be as geographically diverse as possible and operate in every market from housing renovations to major construction projects like our $214M Sydney residential project at Chatswood; continue to grow our modular building capability and maintain an active slice of the resource sector market. Our strategy seems to be working so we’re not going to change it. Along with celebrating Hutchies’ 100th anniversary this year, we intend to focus on driving performance. With 170 jobs under construction at any given time spread between Hobart and Cairns in the east and Perth and Port Hedland in the west, it would be an understatement to say it’s not challenging. For tunately, Hutchies’ unique structure combined with its quality people and culture allows us to deliver. This year we’re going on an improvement drive in the areas of quality, health and safety, programming and productivity generally. — Greg Quinn Managing Director
to arrangements on board ship. The establishment of the Lytton Quarantine station also proved timely, serving as a venereal disease isolation and treatment centre for infected troops returning from the Great War after 1918.
Other celebration dates planned are: Tweed – Tue, April 24 – Sand Bar Sydney – Fri, May 25 – Overseas Passenger Terminal Townsville – Wed, May 16 – Townsville RSL Cairns – Thur, May 17 – Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal Toowoomba – Wed, May 30 – The Empire Theatre Moranbah – Sat, June 23 – Moranbah Community Centre Mackay – Tue, June 5 – Mackay Town Hall Rockhampton – Wed, June 6 – Council Building
Brisbane – Sat, July 7* – RNA Showground Maroochydore – Wed, September 13 – Maroochy Life Savers Noosa – Wed, October 10 – Quad Park Stadium Hobart – Wed, October 24 – Princess Wharf Melbourne – Thur, October 25 – Melbourne Office Perth – Date & Venue TBA Port Hedland – Date & Venue TBA Karratha – Date & Venue TBA *Previously set down as July 17.
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New community to revive public housing precinct A FORMER post-war public housing precinct in Brisbane’s south at Coopers Plains will be transformed into a $350 million master-planned community over the next decade. The new community will be built from the ground up and will consist of 1000 architectdesigned apartments and townhouses, three parks and a community centre. There will be a mix of one, two and three-bedroom dwellings. Queensland’s Housing Minister, Karen Struthers, said the new neighbourhood, to be known as Cor-
nerstone Living, would include about 145 affordable units and an 11-unit social housing complex for seniors. A consortium of nine companies led by Consolidated Properties and Hutchinson Builders is taking on the project, being built on State Government owned land. The project will be progressively sold to the consortium with monies then used to build social housing in the inner south and other locations. Cornerstone Living will be bordered by Breton Street, Troughton Road
and Boundary Road. Coopers Plains has emerged as a growth area given its proximity to essential services, including rail and bus services, shops, hospitals, and schools – all within 12 kilometres of the CBD. A new community centre, The Corner, will double as a sales office and give the local community a place to meet and relax. The Corner encompasses an adjoining park and will include a coffee shop, kids’ play corner and function space for up to 50 people.
Consolidated Properties Don O’Rorke and State Housing Minister Karen Struthers with the masterplan of the new $350 million community at Coopers Plains in Brisbane. The first activity will be construction of The Corner community centre on the corner of Boundary and Troughton Roads, with completion in May.
Construction of the first 23 townhouses at the corner of Bland, Macgroarty and Turton Streets will begin in the second half of this year.
Cairns foreshore to rival world waterfront spaces PORTS North has awarded Hutchies a $23 million contract to undertake the major construction stage of the Cairns Foreshore Redevelopment project.
“They undertook the work on the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal and their performance on that project achieved a national building Ports North chairman, Dr Ken industry award and Chapman, said Hutchies had been contributed to a further awarded the coveted contract and nine awards achieved would engage a wide range of by the facility.” Cairns based sub-contractors to This is the largest undertake the work. investment in the Dr Chapman said he was particCairns CBD and tourism ularly excited about the proposed industry for many years sensitive redevelopment of the and the most extensive heritage listed “Wharf Shed No. 2” development of the into a commercial facility. Cairns foreshore since “Hutchinson Builders has a reputhe Cairns Esplanade tation as a quality builder with very and Lagoon opened in Hutchies has begun work on the $23 million works to complete the 1.6 kilometre good heritage and refurbishment 2003. public waterfront promenade linking the Esplanade through to the new Cairns experience,” Mr Chapman said. Cruise Liner Terminal. The foreshore works “They have had a presence in will see the heritage-listed “Wharf play and climbing structure, kiosk, entire Cityport development was Cairns for over 15 years and have Shed No. 2” transformed into an BBQ areas, fishing node, public designed to provide world-class good relationships with local impressive commercial waterfront artworks and viewing areas over marine facilities and to boost suppliers and sub-contractors. facility with links to an interactive the water. Cairns’ reputation in the tourism The works will complete industry as the pre-eminent the 1.6 kilometre public gateway to the Great Barrier waterfront promenade Reef. linking the Esplanade “The waterfront development through to the new Cairns is central to that goal,” said Dr Cruise Liner Terminal and Chapman. will include landscaping, “When completed, it will transsignage and service infraform the Cairns waterfront and structure, new car park provide Cairns with a major new access via the Abbott Street entertainment, tourism and leisure intersection and pedestrian access paths. precinct to rival major city waterArtist’s impression of the latest precinct to be developed within the Cairns Dr Chapman said the front spaces.” Foreshore Redevelopment.
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Hutchies’ team worked around the clock for six weeks to meet QR’s timetable.
Rail project runs on time despite a tight schedule HUTCHIES’ refurbishment of the heritage-listed South Brisbane railway station – like its trains – ran on schedule, being open to the public in December after a six-week closure. The site operated around the clock to minimise construction time to 39 days at a cost of $6 million. Chairman Scott Hutch-
inson said the work was done in a challenging environment and, although the station was closed to the public, more than 500 trains a day passed through, with commuters watching progress on a daily basis. “Hutchies’ team fully complied with QR’s zero harm policy and procedures,” Scott said.
Team Leader Barry Butterworth.
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“The work was successfully accomplished and the project team received high praise and thanks for the diligent, dedicated and professional approach to its task. “The complexity of the project required careful planning and specialist advice on many topics including disability access, local history, heritage architecture, alternative transport and wildlife, with spotters consulted to identify and relocate the station’s resident swallows.” Scott gave full credit to Team Leader, Barry Butterworth, whose knowledge and experience with Hutchies over the past 51 years, enabled him to introduce innovative construction processes to meet the tight time constraints. Innovative processes were required for:
h design, production and installation of precast concrete copings; h lifting of the four tonne, 75m platform steel canopy in a single operation; h construction and installation of new ALPOLIC fascias to platforms; and, h clamping design and installation systems to heritage steelwork. Stage Two of the work began in January, with restoration of the heritage brickwork, enhancement
of landscaping to the Grey Street plaza area and realignment of the rail tracks for a completion in mid-May. Barry’s construction team comprised Christopher Chainey (project manager), Brent Nowland and Ben Plunkett (contract administrators) together with site management of Ian Partridge, Mike Tickner, Chris Hildebrandt, Darryl Morris and Lachlan Kiely. The team is now heavily involved in pricing more QR projects.
QR’s heritage-listed South Brisbane railway station.
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Mini-city contract for gas fields a boon for Toowoomba employment AUSTRALIA Pacific LNG has awarded Hutchies a $51.7 million contract to build and install a mini-city of 700 modular accommodation and support buildings for the Condabri and Reedy Creek gas fields, near Miles and Wallumbilla in Queensland. Buildings being constructed at Hutchies’ Toowoomba modular production facility before being trucked on site include mess halls, administration buildings, kitchens, laundries, water and sewage treatment plants, as well as power generation units. Australia Pacific LNG Senior Project Manager, Gathering and Development, Tony Papinczak, said Australia Pacific was pleased to award an Australian company with such an important contract. “The temporary accommodation units are a key component of the project by providing our construction workforce with a fully serviced home base on site,” said Mr Papinczak. “Hutchinson Builders has extensive experience in delivering prefabricated accommodation facilities for major infrastructure projects of this scale and is now one of a growing number of home grown companies contributing to the delivery of this major project.” Hutchies’ Toowoomba area manager, Robert Weymouth, said Hutchies was honoured to be chosen as the major supplier to a project of such magnitude. As a result of the contract, Hutchies has created 120 new local jobs, including management, trades, environment, health
Hutchies’ Robert Weymouth and Tony Papinczak inspect construction of modular accommodation units destined for the Surat Basin. and safety, and has recently expanded its existing 30,000 square metre modular production facility at Toowoomba. “Hutchies has been in Toowoomba for more than 15 years and we are excited about the 120 new local opportunities that have been created by this major contract win,” Robert said. “We already have 20 employees working on site at Condabri and this number will continue to increase. “Toowoomba has a large stable workforce and the city is a significant supplier of labour and contractors to the Surat Basin.”
Hutchies will deliver and install a complete building package, including civil site works. Construction on the modular accommodation started in December, with onsite commissioning scheduled for March. Australia Pacific LNG is a joint venture project between Origin, ConocoPhillips and Sinopec that includes development of existing coal seam gas fields in the Surat and Bowen Basins, with construction of a gas transmission pipeline from the gas fields to an LNG facility to be developed on Curtis Island in Gladstone.
Brad’s goin’ fishing
Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn, and the Noosa team members are shown presenting Brad with his new fishing rod and ‘lucky’ shirt.
AFTER nine years heading up Hutchies’ Noosa office, Team Leader, Brad Miller, has decided to have a well deserved rest, with some fishing and travelling thrown in. Brad handed over to long time Noosa second in charge, Michael Michell, and the Noosa office staff organised a farewell party. They presented Brad with a fly fishing rod and with what they hope will be a ‘lucky’ fishing shirt with their best wishes written on it. Brad is planning to tour Australia later, but for now is staying on the Sunshine Coast and will attend Hutchies’ 100 Year Celebrations with wife, Kim.
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Joint birthday celebrations
Laughter best medicine Hutchies’ Jimmy Walsh (left) who is recovering from a nasty fall had the best medicine of all when he shared some happy times with his brother, Johnny, and new grandson, Oisin.
HUTCHIES shared a birthday with the Queensland Museum in January with the Museum turning 150 and Hutchies turning 100. The Museum’s birthday party was a progressive cocktail tour through its new exhibition spaces, giving partygoers a chance to see newly opened exhibits. After being closed for three months, Queensland Museum re-opened with an exciting schedule of events. The South Bank site is Queensland Museum’s flagship in the group of six campuses across the state and, as one of Queensland’s oldest and most historic organisations, it welcomes 560,000 visitors a year.
A couple of dinosaurs mingled with guests at the Queensland Museum’s birthday party.
Warehouse glams it up Centenary power surge
HUTCHIES’ warehouse in Stratton Street, Newstead came alive to the sound of music recently as the venue for a video clip shoot for local band, Aerials. The clip will support the release of their Hi, Just watched your MD ‘starring’ in Undercover Boss Australia which was on UK TV this morning. I found it really inspiring – both for his attitude to work and to his employees – but more importantly for their feelings towards their jobs. A fabulous advert for Hutchinsons. Next new office London? Kind regards, Robert Chaytor Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom • • • I have been general manager of the Brisbane Broncos Leagues Club since December 2006 and,
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new single at the Tempo Hotel on March 30. Shown on stage in the Stratton Street warehouse are the Aerials – Brendan, Jackson and Tristan. To check it out visit... www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q2N3Y0sFys
ONE of the early events on Hutchies’ 2012 Centenary Celebration calendar was a joint concert by Hutchies and client, The Powerhouse, at New Farm. The show featured the 6ft Hick who were recently the subject of a documentary by Marieke Hardy of Triple J and First Tuesday Book Club fame. Hutchies supplied 200 tickets for team members who wanted to attend the concert by the band which has a strong following in Brisbane, Melbourne and France. The link to the documentary highlights is... www.hutchinsonbuilders.com.au/project/6-foot-hick/
FEEDBACK in this time at the Club, I have worked with Hutchinson Builders on three projects. The three projects include a $2 million refurbishment of Players Buffet & Grill, a $400,000 office refurbishment and a $350,000 upgrade of our merchandise store, bottle shop and marketing offices. In 2012, the Club will commence its fourth project with Hutchinson Builders which will involve a $1.2 million refurbishment of the Half-Time Cafe. Additionally, Hutchinson Builders, in 2006, built the
existing training facilities used by Brisbane Broncos. The relationship with any builder, in my opinion, is heavily dependent on three critical elements which include timing, budget and quality. To a lesser degree the fourth element is variations. Since working with Hutchinson Builders, each project has been completed on time and within budget to a quality that has not only impressed our members and board of directors but also has been the envy of our competitors.
Additionally, variations have been minimal, which is a fact that clearly demonstrates the accuracy of Hutchinson Builders’ costings and also highlights their building experience and expertise. Behind all great companies are great staff and Hutchinson Builders, from their tradesmen and site managers up to their managing director, are dedicated, extremely passionate and, most importantly, capable of delivering a level of service that consistently exceeds our expectations. I have no hesitation in recommending Hutchinson Builders to any other club. Geoff Kuehner, General Manager
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Family picnic at Fort Lytton HUTCHIES’ team members, families and friends enjoyed a picnic at Fort Lytton National Park near the mouth of the Brisbane River early in February as the official start to Hutchies’ Centenary Year. Hutchies won the contract for its first job at Fort Lytton in January 1912. Guests enjoyed an outdoor barbecue and drinks and the kids lined up for face painting, jumping castle and balloons in the grounds of the historic Fort. Everyone enjoyed the three gun salute fired by members of the Brisbane Garrison Battery.
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Barry ‘Davo’ Davidson (Hutchies’ Toowoomba), took his Hutchies’ wardrobe to London for a white Christmas where he enjoyed ice skating in Hyde Park in his Budgies, followed by a bus trip in his Undies to Trafalgar Square.
TRAVELLING
UNDIES G-STRINGS & BUDGIES
Les Watts added his Hutchies’ Undies for extra flavour when he was selected to become Cannibal Soup on Mystery Island, Vanuatu. Debbie Zacher (Townsville) went native in in Vietnam to help herd water buffalo. RIGHT: Steve Wilkes (Hutchies’ Toowoomba) and wife, Nicole, have introduced baby girl, Scarlet, into the world and to her first set of Hutchies’ Undies.
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Marriage of Wayne Lauga (Team Leader Rockhampton) and bride, Brittany McKee was followed by a quick trip to Hutchies’ East Street commercial building for atmospheric wedding photos.
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James Flanagan and Diane Suennen married in January at Broken Head, near Byron Bay, New South Wales.
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Community rebuilds a shattered life PREMIER of Queensland, Anna Bligh, and BLF secretary, David Hanna, recently shared the sod turning ceremony for a new home on the site of a devastating fire that killed 11 members of the Taufa family at Slacks Creek, south of Brisbane, last August. Premier Bligh described the fire as “an absolute tragedy”. “The sorrow visited on a single family in a matter of minutes was hard to believe,” she said. “The BLF have stepped up to the mark big time to help rebuild the family home and they have been helped by the
Logan City Council, Mirvac and Hutchinson Builders. “Nothing can fill the void that the loss of their loved ones has left for the Taufa family, but I hope the generosity shown here can help them cope with their terrible loss.” BLF secretary Hanna said he had been amazed by the display of community spirit. “When the BLF saw the devastating effects of what happened to the Taufa family, our sense of community meant we had to help rebuild,” Mr Hanna said. “In the months follow-
ing the tragedy, we saw the Queensland Government, Logan City Council, Mirvac and Hutchinson Builders help us assist the Taufa family to literally rebuild their lives. “I’m amazed at the sensational display of community spirit that I have seen here. “We started with the small vision of a few of us to help rebuild the Taufa house and the outpouring of support from everyone has been great.” Those who died included three mothers and eight young people under the age of 18.
Liz top tower sitter LIZ Pidgeon has celebrated once again being named Top Tower Sitter, after her efforts going up a pole to raise money for the Queensland Surf Lifesaving Association. Up the Tower 2011 brought the surf to the city by turning the Queen Street Mall into an urban beach complete with sand and surf rescue towers. Liz, of Cornerstone Properties, raised more than $12,000 and she thanked Hutchies for its support in her efforts for the lifesavers.
New Franna delivery
Hutchies’ brand new Franna crane is now hard at work at Moranbah in the central Queensland coalfields. The Franna is shown after delivery in Brisbane in December, being readied for its trip north.
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Make-over for a popular Gold Coast landmark HUTCHIES has begun a $1.8 million refurbishment of the heritage-listed Main Beach Bathing Pavilion on the Gold Coast. Designed by early Brisbane architects, Hall and Phillips, in a Spanish Mission style, the Main Beach
facility has a sister building in Southport. Both pavilions were officially opened on December 22, 1934. The two pavilions were built as part of Southport Council’s ambitious program to lure day-trippers
Hutchies at work on the landmark pavilion.
and holiday makers away from the then more popular Cleveland, Sandgate and Redcliffe beaches. The Main Beach and Southport pavilions were
the first public bathing facilities to be built on the Gold Coast – replacing the small, privately owned timber bathing sheds which had dotted
the beach fronts. When first opened, two facilities offered unprecedented level comfort and privacy the bathing public.
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The iconic Main Beach Bathing Pavilion pictured in February 1935 proved popular with beach goers. (Photo: State Library of Queensland)
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IPSWICH COMMERCIAL TOWER A Job Value: $53M Job Description: This project – a nine-storey mixed used commercial building – is the first stage of the masterplanned city heart redevelopment scheme. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.: Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
John Berlese Nathan Burden Will Houston Dave Warner Dave Bendall Cox Rayner Robert Bird Group Bornhorst and Ward Rider Levett Bucknell Floth Leighton Properties (Bris) Ipswich City Properties
BHP FLATS Job Value: $28M Job Description: Project consists of 44 twostorey townhouses in the South Headland area over three sites. Form of construction includes conventional slab on ground with prefabricated walling system. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.: Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ian Jackson Peter Latham Angarad Whyte Justin Brown Ryan Platt Ian Jackson Clancy White ADG ADG Richard Raymond BHP Billiton
VERDE TOWNSVILLE Job Value: $42.5M Job Description: This project is a 12-level Five Star Green Star office tower in the Townsville CBD. The project consists of ground floor lobby, retail, café and parking, three carparking levels, eight office levels, a plant room with cooling towers and diesel generators, with water and sewerage tanks and lift overrun pits into the ground. The external facade features solar glazing in aluminium frames and extensive sun screening. Level four has been designated as a disaster recovery centre which requires special provisions for services and protection from flying debris. A $10 million fit-out will be carried out on top of the base building contract in conjunction with the Queensland State Government, which has leased office space. The project is currently due for completion at the end of June 2013. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.: Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mark Phillips Matthew Jamieson Matthew Jamieson Darren Lovell Darren Lovell Michael Crossin ML Design Robert Bird Group Robert Bird Group Mitchell Brandtman MGF Consultants Finders Street Tower
YEPPOON CYCLONE SHELTER Job Value: $5,346,636 + GST Job Description: Construction of a cyclone shelter and multi-purpose hall. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Michael Michell
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Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.: Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dale Cran Emma Dunn Allan Davidson Melanie Longland Project Services Project Services Project Services Project Services Project Services Department of Public Works Queensland
CAJUPUT FIFO ACCOMMODATION Job Value: $35M Job Description: The Cajuput FIFO Accommodation Project is the construction of a three-storey FIFO accommodation building for Rio Tinto Expansion Projects which is located in Wickham 50kms north of Karratha. It comprises 152 accommodation suites, common rooms and break-out facilities, civil infrastructure and associated landscape works. The accommodation suites are prefabricated construction, manufactured in the Landsdale Modular Facility which are built simultaneously with the in-situ component in Wickham. The Cajuput Project is the first component-built multi-storey prefabricated building Hutchies will have delivered on the West Coast for the resource sector. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.: Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EPCM:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ian Jackson Mathew Stenner Andrew Hastings N/A Paul David Vabasis ADG Engineers ADG Engineers JMG Consultants EMF Griffiths Rio Tinto Aurecon Group
COLES IPSWICH Job Value: $16M Job Description: The Coles Ipswich Superstore development is the first Queensland Superstore (third in the country) to be built by Coles and the first by Hutchies. The new store was the result of the 2011 January floods and has been designed with the sales floor, food preparation areas, plant, machinery, equipment and store above the 1974 and 2011 flood levels. The store has a 6000m2 sales floor on a 9000m2 suspended concrete slab. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client Project Manager:. . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Rob Diamond Luke Felstead David Wallace Clint Lavelle Simon McGilvary Savills Project Management Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coles Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Powe Architects Structural Engineering Consult.: ADG
Artist’s impression of the new Mental Health Unit at the Sunshine Coast Private Hospital.
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Artist’s impression on a new cyclone and multi-purpose hall for Yeppoon. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . GHD Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Wilde and Wollard Fire Services/Electrical Consult.: EMF Griffiths Hydraulics: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mark Kane Mechanical: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certis Traffic Engineer: . . . . . . . . . . . . Cardno Landscaping: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . O2 Landscaping Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Land Partners Geotechnical Engineer: . . . . . . . Butler Partners Fire Engineer: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norman Disney Young
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY – BUILDING B Job Value: $40M Job Description: This stunning landmark building will be the second of a planned 10-building campus for the Southern Cross University serving the Gold Coast and Northern Rivers area and is set within the Gold Coast Airport Precinct. This new building will provide state-of-the-art lecture rooms, classrooms, working and teaching laboratories, tutorial areas, student lounges, computer rooms, meeting rooms, consultation rooms, offices and plant areas. Bored concrete piers up to 25m deep are required to support the 10-storey post tensioned concrete structure and exposed coloured concrete panels will be an architectural feature of the building. Distinctive facade treatments will use glazing, aluminium composite panelling, louvres, sunscreens and feature metal screening. Latest technology will be used in the electrical, communications, audio, security, mechanical and vertical transportation services for the project. Green credentials include a large underground water storage tank and energy saving features are an intrinsic part of the project’s design. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Construction Manager: Chris Stevenson Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Robert Yates Hutchies’ Contracts Manager: . . Lindsay Low Hutchies’ Administrators: . . . . . Andrew Peters, Murray Emmerson Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Mick Dodd Hutchies’ Supervisors: . . . . . . . Garry Smith, Dan Vickery, Cody Harris Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Steven Kourevelis Clients Project & Cost Manager: Turner & Townsend Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Woodhead Architects Building Services Engineer: . . . Norman Disney Young Structural/Civil Engineer : . . . . . MPN Consulting Landscape Architect: . . . . . . . . Urbis BCA Consultant: . . . . . . . . . . . . Phillip Chun & Associates Environmental Consultant: . . . . Environmental Analysis Laboratory
BMA CAMP – STAGE 3 MOV/ DYSART EXTENSION Job Value: $13,461,045 Job Description: The BMA camp project comprises extensions to two BMA sites. The first is the Moranbah MOV site which will already have 501 rooms before the start of works for the extension. The Moranbah stage 3 (MOV3) project requires Hutchies to construct and deliver six two-bedroom cabins, 60 single person units, four PWD rooms (disabled access). On completion this will bring the total number of rooms on site to 577. The second site is located in Dysart and is an extension to the Dysart 180 Camp where the first single person units were installed by Hutchies for BMA (BHP Billiton & Mitsubishi Alliance). The extension consists of five twobedroom cabins, 38 one-bedroom cabins, 64 single person units and four PWD rooms
(disabled access). The rooms are being built at Hutchies’ Yatala facility. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.: Civil Engineering Consultant:. . .
Ben Young Rohan Barry Ben McArthur Kevin Whitaker Glen Winters Paul David P F Brammer Architects STA Consulting Keo Myers Civil Engineers Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Ashburner and Francis Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMA – BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance Town Planners: . . . . . . . . . . . . . RPS Group
ST JOHN’S CATHEDRAL NORTHERN PRECINCT Job Value: $5,195,300 Job Description: Project is a design and construct for the St John’s Cathedral Northern Precinct. Works will be undertaken on the new build of the Webber House Annex, refurbishment work to Webber Annex and minor refurbishment to St Martin’s House. The structural works to the Webber House Annex will consist of a three-storey brick building with a steeply pitched roof. Internally to allow for equal opportunity access there is a lift as well as stair access. The three internal floors of Webber House Annex will be an “open-plan” office with tea room and toilets to each floor. Linking the new Webber House Annex to the existing heritage-listed Webber House are three link bridges. The refurbishment works to the existing Webber House include a new mechanical system throughout, new lighting and electrical, replacement of existing sanitaryware, painting, new floor coverings and the replacement of existing joinery and tapware. Externally between Webber House Annex and Webber House there will be “bushmates” paving and a feature pathway linking the two buildings on ground level, along with equal opportunity ramp access, stairs and minor softscape landscaping. The minor refurbishment works to St Martin’s House consist of the replacement of RCDS, installation of exit and emergency lighting, the replacement of untenable mechanical plant and the installation of a new cooling system. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heritage Architect: . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.: Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Hydraulic Engineering Consult.: Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Lighting Consultant: . . . . . . . . . Fire Services Engineer: . . . . . . . Landscape Architect: . . . . . . . . Superintendent: . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fred Brands Bree Hoek Chris Beck Shaun Beck Lambert & Smith Michael Kennedy Architects Alliance Design Group Alliance Design Group Alliance Design Group Aurecon Lighting Initiatives Fire Check Consultants Cardno Splatt Angus Project Management
HIGHFIELDS VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTRE – LOT 7 FOOD PRECINCT Job Value: $1,003,653 Job Description: The contract is for the construction of a single multi-tenanted building approx 450m2 containing four tenancies including food and video shops, civil works, carpark areas and landscaping. The development is located within the existing Highfields
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SIMON NATIONAL CARRIERS Job Value: $6.5M Job Description: Construction of a new transport facility in Darwin. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Contract Administ.: . . Hutchies’ Site Foreman: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Leading Hand: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.: Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Harry White Greg Crittall Ben Butler Andrew Taubman Frank Moes McVeigh McVeigh Simon Transport
SUNSHINE COAST PRIVATE HOSPITAL – NEW MENTAL HEALTH UNIT
Artist’s impression of Southern Cross University’s proposed Building B. Village Shopping Centre – food precinct. The design and construction elements incorporate concrete tilt-up panels; structural steel metal and FC/CFC cladding; glazing walls and metal roof construction. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Martin Helisma Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Martin Helisma Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Lance Biddle Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Upul Udayajeewa Project Management Firm: . . . . DMA Partners Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . PDT Architects Structural Engineering Consult.: RMA Engineers Hydraulics Consultant: . . . . . . . RMA Engineers Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . RMA Engineers Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . WT Partnership Electrical & Mechanical Consult.:DMA Professional Engineers Landscape Consultant: . . . . . . . PDT Architects Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Certis Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauder
DYSART RESIDENTIAL STAGE 3 Job Value: $2,143,230 Job Description: Design and construction of nine two-storey houses comprising of the third stage of what will be a four-stage complex when complete. The houses will have the ability to be split between ground and first floor to help maximise the rental opportunities by including a kitchen and bedroom on both levels. They will be constructed of timber frame with slab on ground with a Trimdek roof. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Levi Corby Neil Middleton Mark Taylor Brendan Kavanagh Interworks Architects Porters Engineers RPS Australia East D&C K&D Millen
Job Value: $7.6M Job Description: The demolition of four existing houses and construction of a new Mental Health Unit with 33 bedrooms, electroconvulsive therapy treatment and recovery rooms. The 2300m2 building is a suspended post tensioned slab with carparking underneath. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Mick Crocker Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Tristan McKelvey Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Seth Dunn & Sacha Poxleitner Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Joel Byrne Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Ben Lund Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Greg Bengtson Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blackburne Jackson Design Structural Engineering Consult.: Cardno Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Cardno Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Graham Lukins Partnership Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Multitech Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . UnitingCare Health
APLNG – GATHERING ACCOMMODATION CAMP Job Value: $31M Job Description: Design and construction of a 400-person accommodation camp including support buildings and administration offices for
the APLNG Upstream Phase 1 project. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Daniel Cooper (modular) and Chris Lucas (site) Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Nathan James Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Danny Charlesworth/ Bevan Austin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Struxi Design Structural Engineering Consult.: RMA Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Highland Infrastructure Group Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APLNG
CONQUEST MINING CAMP Job Value: $6.8M Job Description: Design and construct of a 120-man accommodation camp including central support buildings consisting of a kitchen, recreation, gym, toilet, linen store and laundry. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.: Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Keenan Wolski Keenan Wolski Murray Farrell Bevan Austin Struxi Design Wade Design Engineers RMA Ashburner Francis Evolution Mining
COLES CLIFFORD GARDENS REFURBISHMENT Job Value: $1.4M Job Description: Complete refurbishment of an existing IGA to the new Coles standard. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies Site Manager:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult.:
Robert Weymouth Keenan Wolski Nick Colthup Jono Kings Upul Udayajeewa TRG Design Engineers Queensland Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . DMA Professional Engineers
Team moves offshore for remote island job HUTCHIES has been awarded one of its most remote location projects – on Groote Eylandt about 800 kilometres from Darwin off the east coast of the Northern Territory. The GEMCO mine is one of the world’s largest high quality manganese ore mines and Hutchies will be undertaking expansion of the site’s mobile workshop. Project involves upgrading the current workshop facilities, providing a lubricant system, new type bay, new offices and worker facilitates. All of the works will be completed within a working mine facility. Starting in April, the project is expected to be completed by mid next year. Due to the length of the project, Matthew Cuthbert and Merrick Muggeridge have volunteered to move their families onto the island for the duration of the job – giving Hutchies a stable management team that will not be FIFO. Four full-time team members will be located on the island with six other Hutchies’ staff on a FIFO rotation. The 24,000 cubic metres of cargo will be barged on multiple trips from Darwin on the 800km, seven-day trip to Groote Eylandt where it then will be trucked to the site.
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HUTCHIES’ Melbourne office played the advantage of having the 2012 Australian Tennis Open Mens Finals on home turf by hosting a visit to the clash. Shown enjoying the open are Michael Stojkovic, Hutchies; Socrates Capoulas, PLP Building Surveying; Peter Helfer, Hutchies; Rob Tandy, Thinc Projects; David Stewart, WT Partnership; and Guy Taylor, Consolidated Properties.
Old boys help out youth
GPS Old Boys’ Rugby League thanked Hutchies for its support for the Old Boys’ Rugby League Day. Hunter Thomas, founder and director of GPS Old Boys’ Rugby League, said community support had enabled the organisation to raise much needed funds and awareness for The Pathways To Resilience Trust, which is a charity that looks after youth suicide and mental health Issues. “Without Hutchies’ support, the day would not have been such a success,” said Hunter. Ipsw ich Grammar School Old Boys (pictured) took out the Open Division while Brisbane Boys College won the U21 Division.
Melbourne day out
HUTCHIES’ Melbourne office celebrated its annual day out with a visit to Laneway festival in February. Among those who enjoyed the event were Theo Kyvetos, Kym Phelan, and Chris Mcintosh.
Apology
Nippy fishing trip Bobby Wardrop and Trevor Barnes display their
catch of yabbies during the Fishing Competition @ the Weir, Blackwater. As well as a great photo, the yabbies made an even better meal.
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CONTRARY to what an article in the last Hutchies’ Truth inferred, the most recent AbaF Awards were actually held in Perth. Apologies to Hutchies’ Perth team members who couldn’t remember travelling east for the Awards night. Team members have asked for a raincheck for a trip on Hutchies!
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A B I - M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R F O R H U T C H I N S O N B U I L D E R S HUTCHIES’ Australiawide network of centenary celebrations started off in April with the Tweed/Gold Coast party at the Sandbar and Grill at Casuarina in northern New South Wales. For the locals it was a double party, with Tweed/ Gold Coast celebrating its 10th anniversary to coincide with Hutchies’ 100th anniversary. The Casuarina Sandbar and Grill was Hutchies’ first Tweed project which also included the 625-lot Casuarina subdivision. Local surfing legend, Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, was among the 400 guests who attended the event, which included a display from Surf World Gold Coast and entertainment by the Innocent Bystanders. Tweed/Gold Coast team leader, Paul Hart – a Hutchies’ veteran of 22 years – told guests that Hutchies showed no sign of age, despite being 100 years old, and had a vibrancy and energy that seemed stronger today than at any time in its history. Paul thanked his team members and their families who had shown great resilience and flexibility in tough financial times.
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Tweed team takes a slice of resource riches Tweed/Gold Coast team leader, Paul Hart, says Hutchies’ success is based on sincerity and generosity. He said building activity was subdued in the Tweed/ Gold Coast region and, of the Tweed’s 15 current projects valued at $150 million, seven were in the Bowen Basin, where 50 of his 150 team members worked on a fly-in/fly-out basis. “We asked our crews to do what would have been unnecessary three years ago and that was to work away from home,” said Paul. “I thank all those team members and their families, wives and partners who have handled this request and made the situation a little easier. “This unusual situation is as much about retention of
employment as it is about turnover and our team has handled its time in history with tenacity, professionalism and a realistic view that things are unlikely to change any time soon. “Our culture is to improve and be the builder of choice and the economy has demanded that we change and adapt to meet the order of the day.” Paul said that, with Greg Quinn’s leadership, Hutchies had changed and become resource sector builders and that Tweed/ Gold Coast was expanding in that role. “We look like a pack of surfers but I am extremely proud of what the Tweed has achieved over the last 10 years,” he said. “We have delivered some fantastic projects and won more than our fair share of industry awards. “As a regional business, we have immersed ourselves in the local community and our repu-
Jack and Scott share a quiet moment at the Tweed/Gold Coast centenary celebrations to reflect on Hutchies’ first 100 years.
tation has been built on sincerity and generosity. “We have been lucky enough to work with and establish some new great long term clients, consultants and, of course, loyal subcontractors. “But, the recipe for our success was a well worn path before I started using it down here at Tweed. “It was part of how Jack and Scott did things well before a Tweed office was ever considered. “Our Tweed/Gold Coast story and development
is not dissimilar to the Hutchies’ story – just 90 years younger.” Paul also paid tribute to the members of Hutchies’ Board of Directors for their support and leadership. “Thanks also to the Board for taking this celebration to the regions,” he said. “It’s a wonderful mark of respect for the regional areas and all the teams who have become such a big part of the Hutchies family.”
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Traditional welcome
KALKADOON Aboriginal elder, Clive Sam, conducted a traditional smoking ceremony and gave a welcome to country to guests under the stars at the official opening of the new Mount Isa base of the Royal Flying Doctor Service which was built by Hutchies. – Full story Page 4 & 5.
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Defining moments IN this, Hutchies’ 100th year, you would expect us to be looking back at key moments in the Company’s history. The real history has been really well and accurately depicted in “Hutchies – The Super Builder” illustrated history released earlier this year – it’s interesting and fun reading if you haven’t seen it yet. There were times when Hutchies was desperately struggling – but there is something in the brand, the Hutchinson name, and obviously the Hutchinson bloodlines that was destined for success ... no matter what. There were no doubt times when others would have let it go, but not the Hutchinsons. This makes the Hutchinson story even more remarkable. The halcyon days far outweigh the dark periods and there’s little doubt, as you look back, the preparedness to dig in and fight has been worth it. As a non-family member, my take on the more recent (say 40 years) history is probably slightly different to Jack’s and Scott’s. “It is almost unheard of for a business to last 100 years, that alone a builder – this is a remarkable story in itself.” In my view, the defining moments that see Hutchinson Builders as one of the oldest
and most successful builders in Australian history are: 1. 1968 – The current Jack Hutchinson, against his family’s wishes, deciding to come into the company to give it necessary new direction and to set the culture that is the essence of today’s successful business. 2. 1986 – The emergence of Scott Hutchinson and his enthusiasm and determination to see Hutchies continue to grow and develop. 3. 1990s – Scott’s decision to drive the business through the formation of relationships with developers and the growth that followed. 4. 2004/5 – The company’s decision to break into larger city projects on a big scale – normally the domain of major tier one contractors. The purchase of a $32M crane and hoist fleet accompanied this decision. 5. 2007 – The company’s decision to go national and have operations in every state and territory and in every market. 6. 2009 – Hutchies’ move into the resource sector partially to offset the impacts of the GFC. Obviously, there have been other defining moments but, in my opinion, these are the big ones. When you combine these events with Hutchies’ desire to remain a traditional builder, continuing to be a big employer with a large contingent of apprentices and trainees,
Managing Director a wonderfully strong and safe balance sheet underpinned by an operating structure that promotes quick decision making that more reflects small business than the powerhouse of Hutchies, you have the combined formula for Hutchies’ success. Since the last edition of the Truth, a few operational events worth mentioning have occurred. First of all, we have locked away our 2011-15 Queensland Construction EBA providing certainty and direction for the next few years. We’re happy with our arrangements with the CFMEU and BLF and the manner in which negotiations were handled. Our new resource sector civil team is off and running with its initial project for Xstrata followed by BMA’s Peak Downs project – and we recently purchased our largest mobile crane to date – a $1.1M 100 tonne Terex Demag to service our Groote Island job in the Gulf. Market conditions remain tough and challenging ... and the outlook is for more of the same. However, I feel Hutchies is holding its own at the moment. — Greg Quinn, Managing Director
This old home town just doesn’t Union of family business look the same a boost for Port Hedland
MANAGING director, Greg Quinn, has a special interest in a new office tower being built by Hutchies on the corner of Brisbane and Bell Streets in Ipswich. Greg is an Ipswich boy at heart, with an emotional attachment to his old home town, and was on site in February for the first concrete pour. Greg said it was significant to him that many of Hutchies’ people on site also were from Ipswich. “We already have 60 Ipswich people on site and at its peak we will have between 190 and 200 working, most of whom will be Ipswich born and bred,” he said. Greg said the finished project also would have a continued flow-on effect to the local economy, with 25,000m2 of office space filled with people who would work, eat and shop in the city. “Ipswich has changed since I grew up here and this project is a real progression for the city,” Greg said. The project will have three basement levels, topped by nine floors of office space.
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CHAIRMAN Scott Hutchinson is looking forward to Hutchies making a contribution to the long term growth of Port Hedland in Western Australia. Hutchies has started work on nine luxury waterfront apartments in the town’s iconic Kingsmill Street for the Buckley family, of Bullbuck Transport fame. Scott said he wanted to see local apprentices and cadets become part of Hutchies’ Port
Hutchies’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn (left), an Ipswich boy, was on hand with site manager, Dave Warner, for the first pour of a massive new office tower in his old home town. Site manager, Dave Warner, said the project was scheduled to be finished in August, but was already running ahead of schedule.
Hedland team. Long time resident and owner of Bullbuck Transport, Graham Buckley, said the union of the family businesses of Buckley and Hutchinson would have positive benefits for the community. “Three generations of my family live in this town and six of my grandchildren were born here, so I have a vested interest in seeing it develop into a regional city,” said Graham.
LEFT: The Buckley transport family turn the first sod on their nine luxury waterfront apartments being built by Hutchies in Port Hedland.
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Prices down but service up for Coles’ customers AS part of a national marketing strategy, Coles is upgrading its network of stores to a new standard to provide its customers with the best quality service possible. For the past two years, Hutchies has been working with Coles to achieve the upgrade, involving 50 stores at a cost of $55 million. The upgrade included rebuilding the flooded Coles store in Ipswich at a cost of $19 million, to become the first Coles
Superstore in Queensland. Two of the latest stores in the national upgrade are Toombul in Queensland and Devonport in Tasmania. The $3.1 million refurbishment of Coles Toombul includes a full replacement of the existing refrigeration and mechanical plant with new plant in a store that continues to trade seven days a week. The project includes an extension to the sales floor, a new meat and
HUTCHIES and Coles extended their working relationship to take part in the recent Toombul Charity Head Shave for the Leukaemia Foundation.
fish preparation area and refurbishment of the bakery, delicatessen, general selling and back of house areas to the new Coles standard. The works require a high level of logistical co-ordination between the site team and the store to maintain service to Coles customers. In the $1.2 million refurbishment of the Coles Devonport store, the majority of the work is to the fresh produce selling areas, delicatessen
Coles organised the sponsored head shave and Hutchies partnered with them to increase the money raised. Those who raised money and
Coles Devonport lets its customers know they are open for business, despite Hutchies’ extensive upgrade to the store. and bakery to enhance the customer experience. As well, some minor
shaved their heads included Rob Gee (site manager), Houston Tilson (carpenter), Leighton Campbell (carpenter), Pete Whelan (Reliance Plumbing) and Jason Kirby (cadet).
works are being undertaken in the back of house and staff areas.
Coles and Hutchies raised more than $3,000 for charity. Picture shows the combined Coles/Hutchies team involved in the charity effort.
Oncology care reaches new heights on Darling Downs
Work on the Toowoomba Base Hospital’s oncology building required demolition of all internal and external rendered brick walls – leaving only the structural columns in place.
THE $6 million revamp of the Toowoomba Base Hospital’s oncology building will result in new and enhanced cancer care services for the Darling Downs region. The architects, Bickerton Masters Architecture, worked closely with Toowoomba Hospital cancer care staff to create an ultra-modern and functional cancer care unit that maximises the use of all available space. Originally built in 1963, the refurbishment of the sixth floor required demolition of all internal and external rendered brick walls – leaving only the structural columns in place. On completion, Toowoomba
Hospital’s patients will benefit by having a state-of-the-art, 24-bed ward providing 12 cancer and haematology service beds and 12 palliative care beds providing a high standard of cancer care services to the people of the Darling Downs region. In addition to the sixth floor works, the Chemotherapy Chair Services in the existing Oncology Day Unit on the fourth floor was also upgraded to take an extra four chairs and modernise the facility. These works were generally undertaken out of hours to allow the facility to remain fully operational and to provide vital daily chemotherapy treatments as required by patients.
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UESTS gathered under the stars in February for the official opening of the new Royal Flying Doctor Service base built by Hutchies in Mount Isa. After a traditional smoking ceremony and welcome to country by Kalkadoon elder, Clive Sam, senior medical officer, Don Bowley, told the gathering that the Mount Isa employees were pleased to be under one roof after many years of working from buildings that had been added to in an ad hoc way since the base opened in 1964. “It is very conducive to team work,” he said. “We now also have the potential for health professionals from other health care service providers to be co-located with us which will lead to more co-operation and collaboration. “This will be beneficial for our patients.” The official opening was performed by the chairman of the RFDS (Queensland section) board of directors, Mark Gray; Xstrata Zinc Australia CEO, Brian Hearne; and Xstrata Copper North Queensland chief operating officer, Steve de Kruijff. The new building was made possible through a generous donation of $2 million from Xstrata Mount Isa Mines and $2.7 million in funding through the Federal Government’s Health and Hospitals Fund. Members of the RFDS board thanked the Mount Isa Volunteer Auxilliary for its fundraising efforts which resulted in a cheque for $30,000 being presented to the RFDS last year.
Flying doctor reaches its new base in Moun
ABOVE: Guests gather for the start of the official opening of the new RFDS base.
Flying high in awards THE Architectural Practice Academy won top award – the Walter and Oliver Turnbridge Award for Building of the Year – for redevelopment of the RFDS Mount Isa base in the recent North Queensland Architecture Awards. The Queensland state awards jury director, Michael Raynor, said that, in a relatively austere environment, the architects “had created a strong sense of place and of purpose,
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generating a wonderful user, patient and visitor experience”. The RFDS base is planned around a courtyard and is designed to reduce energy use through careful orientation and access to natural light and ventilation. The courtyard provides cooling and allows security between office and clinical areas and easy afterhours access to meeting rooms and amenities.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service’s new state-of-art Mount Isa base.
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$50,000 gift to keep service in the air HUTCHIES’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson, presented the RFDS with a donation of $50,000 at the opening of the new Mount Isa base. Project manager, Jon-Paul Floyd, said it had been a pleasure working with the RFDS during construction of the base. “All the difficulties of working in an operating business were made much easier by the flexible and exceptional RFDS staff,” said Jon-Paul. “We trust all the base staff will enjoy working at the new facility.”
RFDS CEO, Nino Di Marco (left), is shown accepting a cheque for $50,000 from Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Hutchinson.
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Air-raid shelters protect Brisbane in war and peace SEVENTY years ago war came to Australian shores and Hutchies was right there to help with the defence of Brisbane. Following the shock bombing of Darwin on February 19, 1942, which killed at least 243 people and wounded more than 400, plans to build air-raid shelters throughout the city of Brisbane were fast-tracked. Hutchies contributed to this overall effort and, in less than 12 months, built 14 major airraid shelters throughout Brisbane. Good news for Hutchies
HISTORY was that, after the war, the builder won many contracts to demolish the air-raid shelters it had previously built. More good news on the airraid scene was that many of the air-raid shelters, designed to protect citizens from a hail of bombs during the war, would be put to good use in peace time and protect citizens from scorching heat and pouring rain. Brisbane’s public air-raid
Air raid shelters line Ann Street during World War II. JUST wanted to take a moment to pass on my thanks to Dan Gallagher and Daniel Harris for their management of the Bankwest office tower refurbishment in Townsville. The end result is an excellent outcome. This was a difficult project with many latent conditions, however, both Dan’s willingness to work together to resolve issues and problems turned the project into one that has been a good outcome for the client. – John Rosel, Director, Qalitas
••• I have been involved in the building industry for 40 plus years and I have never before experienced a handover run so efficiently and smoothly. Thanks to all involved at Hutchinsons. Noel Vollus, Gilby Vollus Architects, Hobart, Tasmania
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vvered roof slab. These were d designed so that three brick b blast walls could be removed, le leaving a concrete back wall aand five brick piers at the ffront. The third design was b built with a stone rear wall, in instead of concrete. When tthe three brick blast walls w were removed they could be rreplaced by six stone piers at tthe front providing a shelter w with a rear stone wall and six m matching stone colonnades aat the front. shelters were built to the innovative design of the Brisbane City Council architect, F.G. Costello. He optimistically designed the shelters so they could be recycled after the war, as part of the city’s infrastructure and used as bus stops, sun and rain shelters and public toilets. The first of Costello’s reusable designs was the pillbox with double-cantilevered roof slab. They had four central piers supporting a roof slab, with at least four inches of concrete, which allowed for the removal of all four blast walls. The second design was the pillbox with a single-cantile-
Firefighting pumps and pipes tapping into the nearby river ran the length of Brisbane’s Elizabeth Street past public air raid shelters.
By the 1950s, the former air raid shelters were adapted for public use at tram and bus stops and parks.
FEEDBACK IT’S not often I can honestly say that it has been a pleasure working with a builder! The whole construction team did a great job on this complex (Bank West) facade, especially overcoming all the adversities that have been thrown at you on this tight program job. Best regards, Jim Stringfellow, Engineer, G. James Glass & Aluminium
••• I have been impressed with the resourcing you put in place and the dedication and care from both of you on site (Toowoomba Hospital). I think it shows in the product, and, although I have only seen it 95 per cent complete, I’m looking forward to seeing the final thing. I’ve also been impressed with
The public air raid shelters built by the Brisbane City Council held 70 people and were designed and built to withstand the blast of a 500-pound bomb bursting 50 feet away. Where possible, they were sited under fig trees to help with camouflage. When the war ended, modification of the military installations into useful and attractive public use structures for peace time, provided ongoing work for many years for Brisbane builders, including Hutchies.
how you guys just seem it get on with things. I’m not aware of any harsh words spoken or grief from anyone (although I’m sure perhaps there was some). For a difficult refurb project in an existing hospital, that’s quite a feather in your cap. Thanks to you both and to the whole Hutchies’ Team. Although there has been challenges, we have appreciated Hutchies being on the job and your diligence to bring it to successful completion. – Kevin Gerrard, Associate, Bickerton Masters Architecture
••• OFTEN negative feedback is given back to business, however, I would like to share some positive feedback with you.
Melinda Scott and her team recently completed the upgrade of three units within our retirement village. Throughout the whole process, Melinda was very professional and informative, constantly keeping us up to date. It was a pleasure to work with Melinda. Rick Kay, her foreman, was a pleasure to have on site. He maintained a tidy and safe job site and was well liked and respected by our residents. The quality of the finished job is of a very high standard. I have refurbished many units on site over the past few years, and would have to say that this project was the smoothest I have experienced. I would not hesitate to recommend Hutchinson Builders in the future. – Kathy Cook Retirement Living Coordinator, Cazna Gardens Retirement Community, Sunnybank Hills
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HUTCHIES recently passed the $1 billion milestone for design & construct of green building projects. The signing of recent contracts, including the $50 million Nundah commercial office project in Brisbane, the $45 million Goods Shed refurbishment/new build project in Melbourne and the $20 million refurbishment project in Brisbane’s Charlotte Street, have pushed the total green building project value beyond the $1 billion mark in the past five years. In 2007, Hutchies formed an internal Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) Team to assist with the design and delivery of green building ratings that were seen, at the time, as a major shift within the industry from the traditional ways that buildings were designed and constructed. Since then, the team has grown to include environmental accredited professionals, energy assessment professionals and services engineers to support a great variety of complex
$1 billion milestone for D&C green buildings in five years
The Queensland Emergency Operations Centre at Kedron involved construction of a three-building data and communications centre and commercial office building with a 5-Star Green Star Certified Rating. environmental ratings. The completed and buildings under construction equate to approximately
250,000m2 of environmentally friendly projects. The forecast energy saving for these buildings is 13.2 million kilowatt hours, or a reduction of 13.5 million kilograms of carbon emissions to atmosphere per annum, when compared to the average equivalent buildings.
Hutchies sees a great future in this sector of the market, having approximately $900 million in tenders currently working through the design and/or approval stages. Hutchies’ advantage in this market is experience – having delivered more accredited green building
LEFT: At Maroochydore on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, a new generation State Government office development represented a unique approach to the construction of a commercial office building with world-class targets in environmental design and building methodology.
ratings than any other builder in Australia. The team often can provide cost advantages at reduced risk to its clients based on its performance rating and delivery knowledge. The team also has secured many ongoing management contracts for performance ratings, such as NABERS Energy ratings, now a requirement under the mandatory disclosure regulations of the Federal Government.
Very happy New Year BARRY and Patrice Butterworth ran into Kerri-Anne Kennerley and her husband, John, while celebrating New Year in South Africa. Kerri-Anne was happy to pose for a photo with her fellow Brisbanites. Kerri-Anne, known as Australia’s Queen of Daytime TV, was born in Sandgate, and spent her formative years in Brisbane, but these days lives in an exclusive suburb near the water on Sydney Harbour.
An extensive solar system is a vital component in the green credentials of the State Government office building in Maroochydore.
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Centenary celebr
ALMOST 400 guests attended the first of Hutchies’ Australia-wide network of centenary celebrations at the Sandbar and Grill at Casuarina in northern New South Wales in April. The Tweed/Gold Coast team also celebrated its 10th anniversary with the local office established in 2002 to build the Casuarina Sandbar and Grill as well as the 625-lot Casuarina subdivision. Chairman Scott Hutchinson congratulated the Tweed/Gold Coast team for its contribution to Hutchies’ outstanding performance over the past decade, despite a difficult financial climate. At Casuarina, Hutchies is currently building the Surfing Australia High Perfor-
mance Centre which will be the world’s first training institute dedicated to the development of elite surfers and coaches. Former world surfing champion, Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, who knows how hard it is to get to the top, congratulated Hutchies on surviving 100 years and being a national leader in its field.
Alan and Vanie Pillay.
Jack Hutchin
Jan Yates, Jesse Joyce, Rob Yates, Scott MacGregor, Marie MacGregor.
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Andrew Star Mike
Rocky ready to roar in City Hall
Sarah Lynn and Allira Adkins.
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HUTCHIES has hired the Rockhampton City Hall for a birthday party in June as part of its centenary celebrations. The City Hall was built by Hutchies in 1941 and the party will have a 1940s theme. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said the Rockhampton City Hall was a signature project for Hutchies at the time and was a building to be proud of – making it the ideal choice for the company’s centenary celebrations in Rocky.
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“There are very few significant buildings from that era which haven’t been replaced with something else,” said Scott. “This is one and it retains many of the original heritage features. “Given its quality and significance to the Rockhampton region, I think it will be here forever.”
During its history the Rockhampton City Hall has hosted dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip and US General Douglas MacArthur. Hutchies has a permanent presence in Rockhampton with 16 staff on and off site. Major projects in the region include the $4.4 million East Street commercial complex – the first new building in Rockhampton’s CBD in a long time – and redevelopment of the Rockhampton Southside Pool.
rations in full swing
Scott Hutchinson, Paul Hart, Steve Norton, Kellie Williams, Jack Hutchinson, Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew, and Greg Quinn.
rk (Surfing Australia), Dave Tarrantini (Consolidated Properties), David Gullis (UFS), e Savage (Billabong Australia) and George Whales (Plantmore Investments).
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PK Wilson, Scott Hutchinson and Nicole Duncan.
Leanne Stevenson, Kellie Williams and Tracey Ryan.
Hutchies’ 100th future events
Margaret Ford, Jack Hutchinson and Rhonda Pye.
Townsville: Wed, May 16 – Townsville RSL Cairns: Thur, May 17 – Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal Sydney: Fri, May 25 – Overseas Passenger Terminal Toowoomba: Wed, May 30 – The Empire Theatre Mackay: Tue, June 5 – Mackay Town Hall Rockhampton: Wed, June 6 – Rockhampton City Hall Gladstone: Thur, June 7 – The Grand Hotel Moranbah: Sat, June 23 – Moranbah Community Centre Brisbane: Sat, July 7 – RNA Showgrounds Maroochydore: Thur, September 13 – Maroochy Life Savers Noosa: Wed, October 10 – Quad Park Stadium Hobart: Wed, October 24 – Princess Wharf Melbourne: Thur, October 25 – Melbourne Office Perth: Date & Venue TBA HUTCHINS ON Port Hedland: Date & Venue TBA 1912 201 2 Karratha: Date & Venue TBA 1 BUILD
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Emma makes the grade
Gold Coast School of Construction sets up new campus at Grantham HUTCHIES has opened a Grantham Campus of its Yatala-based Gold Coast School of Construction. The Grantham Campus opened in February to assist the community rebuild its future, following the disastrous 2011 floods that destroyed the town and many lives. With generous support from its partners, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Skills Queensland and Construction Skills Queensland, Hutchies has set up a site-based school at Grantham for selected students from surrounding high schools. The Grantham Campus provides a similar program to Yatala, with students working with contractors on the estate. It is expected many of these graduates will find employment with local Hutchies’ teams and contractors. Hutchies has been operating its own Registered Training Organisation (RTO) at Yatala since 2010. The program has been successful in taking selected students from Gold Coast schools and providing them with work experience to gain a formal qualification in construction. It also offers a personal develop-
ment program which includes Maths and English. Students who graduate from this full-time, six-month program gain valuable credits towards their Queensland Certificates of Education. Many graduates have gained employment with Hutchies and its subcontractors, as the process is seen as a valuable recruiting source for young people who are highly motivated, skilled and passionate about a career in construction. Hutchies’ Gold Coast School of Construction received funding recently from Construction Skills Queensland to deliver a Trades Start program at Yatala. Three 12-week programs started in March and are designed for people who have left school and want to gain exposure to construction activities. The programs are condensed versions of the existing program. Anyone passionate about a career in construction should email an expression of interest to Cameron at cmcconnell@goldcoastsc.com.au or contact the school co-ordinator on 0438 880 944.
Emma Dunn ... recently qualified with a Certificate lV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration).
EMMA Dunn, Hutchies’ contracts administrator, Noosaville, had a happy Easter this year, celebrating receipt of her Certificate lV in Building and Construction (Contract Administration). Sherryn Pyke, managing director of Customised Training, said that by completing her certificate, Emma had successfully demonstrated her ability to fulfil the requirements set out in the national training package. Emma started with Hutchies as a receptionist and was encouraged to progress herself within the building industry. On receiving her nationally recognised qualification, Emma was appointed as a contracts administrator with Hutchies.
Melbourne stormed by Tweed The Tweed Men’s Annual Social Club Trip this year headed to Melbourne to watch the footy. Shown en route are (from left) Sebastian Curtis, Anthony Corby, Levi Corby, Michael Crossin, Brendan Cuddon, Brett Smith, Steven Kourevelis and Murray Emmerson.
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Pubs and clubs trade show
All aboard ... the Fun Bus
Hobart Hutchies enjoyed their HUTCHIES’ Undies and inaugural social club function in Boardshorts made an appearMarch, loading into the Fun Bus ance at the recent Brisbane before enjoying an afternoon of Pubs and Clubs Trade Show golf. Special thanks to Kerri-Ann with members of the Pine Bolton and Tabitha Ward for their Rivers Bowls Club shown assistance. enjoying themselves in Hutchies’ gear. At the show are (from left) Like us on Facebook: James Templeton, http://www.facebook.com/hutchies1912 Kate Moffatt, Terry Follow us on Twitter: Cope, Rod Browne, http://twitter.com/hutchies1912 Judy Browne, See our company page on LinkedIn: Mullet and Alex http://www.linkedin.com/company/91031?trk=pro_other_cmpy Murtagh.
Kipara – a tropical, lush rainforest retreat
Nestled in lush rainforest, Kipara offers the choice of private rooms, self contained cabins and villas.
AN N Ai Airlie li B Beach h property t acquired i d by Hutchies to provide worker accommodation in the Whitsundays, is now operating as a beautiful budget resort known as Kipara Tropical Rainforest Retreat. The resort is the perfect location for a weekend away, short break or long term stay. Kipara is nestled in lush rainforest and offers the choice of private rooms, self contained cabins and villas. Group rates, weekly rates and long term rates are available. With the Whitsunday Boat Show and Fun Race scheduled for September 10 and 11, now is the time to make a booking to enjoy Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Passage. For more information visit www. kipara.com.au or telephone (07) 4946 6483.
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RIGHT: Margie Kinnaman strikes a game pose in her Hutchies’ Undies while hunting in Arkansas, USA.
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ABOVE: A group in Hong Kong for the Rugby Sevens was fortunate enough to get a game of golf in at the exclusive Hong Kong Golf Club. Their Hutchies’ Undies made the trip and the photo was taken after the round – just in case inappropriate dress code caused cancellation of the game. Shown in Hong Kong are (from left) Garry McLeod, Hutchies; Mike Willard, Boon & Willard; Sean Nyssen, Hutchies; Steve Brown, Hutchies; Andrew Gulliford (rear) Hutchies; Simon Pugh, Harvey Norman; Brian Hood, Hutchies; Lloyd Grigg, Hutchies; Rob Collin, Boon & Willard; and Scott Rutherford, GWA Group.
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ABOVE: Vipan Rehaan, one of the contracts administrators on the Chatswood Metro residences project in Sydney, got a whistle in his Hutchies’ Undies during a visit to Canada.
Mark Rea at Big White Canada during March shows the heights to which some people will go to show off their Hutchies’ Undies.
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Michael Walsh and Hannah Lewis at the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens. Thankfully, Michael’s bumbag hides his Hutchies’ Budgies.
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HATCHED Niamh (pronounced Neeve) Marie, was born to Brent Kendall, Hutchies’ foreman in Sydney, and his wife, Sue. Hutchies’ Robert Petkovic with fiancé, Monica Medeiros, and new-born son, Keiran Alexander Petkovic.
Chris Brown, Hutchies’ Townsville, and partner, Amanda Cram, welcomed baby girl, Harper, in December.
Pole position Mikki is the first baby for Derek McPherson, of Hutchies’ Sydney, and his wife, Sarah.
HUTCHIES’ ladies stayed three nights at Q1 on the Gold Coast for the annual Ladies’ Weekend Away. During the Gold Coast visit, they each had professional hair and make-up treatments, Hummer transfers to and from the hotel, champagne, night club tickets, dinner cruise and a choice of jet boat, jet ski or parasail. They also managed to squeeze in a choice between pole dancing or cocktail lessons Pictured are Tabi Ward (up the pole) and Sarah Smith demonstrating what they learned at pole dancing class.
Graham and Miranda Dodge welcomed their baby girl, Sybella, in March.
Safe arrival in February of Joey Bo, son for Shane and Jen Slape, and brother for Sinad.
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MILES SUPPLY BASE Job Value: $6.6M Job Description: The Miles Supply Base is situated approximately eight kilometres east of Miles in south west Queensland. The project is the first of the construction works for QGC North and comprises a 2500m2 enclosed warehouse with an additional 3400m2 of external concrete hardstand. Additionally the project utilises nine modular buildings supplied by Hutchies Modular in Toowoomba to complete the package. The facility is the main supply and distribution centre for QGC in the area and is the flagship of QGC’s future construction projects. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rob Weymouth Bob Tedford/ Peter Lee Ben Adams Damien Hall Matt McGee Ben Adams Worley Parsons Worley Parsons Worley Parsons Worley Parsons QGC
GLENDEN MOTEL Job Value: $2.7M Job Description: Project is the extension to the original Glenden Motel, adding 32 additional rooms. The design and construction project also includes 600m2 of undercover parking for residents. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Shaun Spry Paul Bowe Upul Udayajeewa Vabasis Flanagan Consulting Group Flanagan Consulting Group Rider Levett Bucknall Ashburner Francis Morris Corporation
BUSHLANDER MOTEL, WANDOAN Job Value: $1.8M Job Description: Design and construction of 18 additional units contained within two new buildings, conversion of an existing unit to a PWD unit and extension of the existing restaurant. The new buildings have been designed to have good connectivity with the rest of the existing buildings and restaurant and proposed
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future buildings. This motel provides the best accommodation and restaurant facilities in the Wandoan area and is being extended to meet the accommodation shortages caused by the Surat Basin mining boom. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:.
Robert Weymouth Peter Lee Warren Suley Robert Gooderham Ben Adams Aspect Design Studios RMA Consulting Engineers Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . RMA Consulting Engineers
CAIRNS FORESHORE DEVELOPMENT Job Value: $10M Job Description: This project includes the redevelopment of the existing heritage-listed Wharf 1 and Shed 2, which are part of the original wharf facility constructed 100 years ago as one of the first concrete wharfs built in Australia. The project requires the reconstruction to proceed without causing any impact on the operations of the port facilities or adjoining businesses. The building works are adjoining the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal which Hutchies recently completed and this new project has to allow for the berthing of cruise ships during the entire construction period. The redevelopment includes the restoration of the building and wharf and new finishes throughout, under the direction of a heritage consultant. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul De Jong Hutchies’ Construction Manager: Sandy Young Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . John Parker Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Kent Beavon Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Rob Mahony Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Chris Hattingh Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . CA Architects Structural Engineering Consult:. ARUP Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . SKM Heritage Consultant: . . . . . . . . . Converge Electrical & Mech. Consultant: . ARUP
Miles Supply Base for QGC North under constr Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . Gilboy Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ports North
JCU CAIRNS LECTURE THEATRE Job Value: $3M Job Description: Traditional build contract for a lecture theatre located centrally at James Cook University Campus in Cairns. The design includes part tilt-up feature wall construction and part masonry block wall construction for plant room and walls adjoining existing buildings. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul DeJong Hutchies’ Construction Manager: Sandy Young Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Peter King Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Peter McNamara Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Chris Hattingh Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suters PGD Structural Engineering Consult:. Flanagan Consulting Group Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Flanagan Consulting Group Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . GHD Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Cook University
DAUNIA PRE-FABRICATED BUILDING PROJECT Job Value: $18,269,560 Job Description: Construction and installation of eight administration and operation modular buildings. Modules will be constructed at the Yatala Yard and then delivered to the Daunia Mine site for installation and commissioning.
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart / Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Anthony Stevens / Ross Hankin Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Sebastian Curtis / Luke Giles Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Dan Staples Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Nick Gubbin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heise Pty Ltd Structural Engineering Consult:. ADG Engineers Electrical & Mechanical: . . . . . . EMF Griffiths Hydraulic Engineer:. . . . . . . . . . SPP Group Building Certifier: . . . . . . . . . . . BCC Group Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bechtel Australia Pty Ltd on behalf of BM Alliance Coal Operations Pty Ltd
AZURE BLUE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITIES REDCLIFFE Job Value: $48.9M Job Description: Construction of an aged care complex for BlueCare at Redcliffe. The facility comprises of 122 apartments, 96 hospital beds, commercial kitchen and laundry, café and bar, auditorium and recreational facilities. The structure consists of four buildings (up to five storeys) over a shared below-ground basement. This aged care facility is the first of a series planned by BlueCare. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Construction Manager: Chris Stevenson Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Alex Seydel Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Brett Smith Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Barry Bowers
Artist’s impression of the Elysium recreation centre at Noosa which will include a lap pool.
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ruction. Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Scott Macgregor & Grant Delaney Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Steve Kourevelis Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merrin & Cranston Structural Engineering Consult:. Cardno Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Cardno Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Napier & Blakeley Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Medland Metropolis Consulting
QGC CENTRAL SUPPORT BUILDINGS Job Value: $19M Job Description: Design and manufacture of modular central support buildings for QGC. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Manufact. Manager: . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Daniel Cooper Joe Watson Danny Charlesworth Vabasis Wade Design Group Ashburner Francis QGC
QGC FIELD ACCOMMODATION Job Value: $35M Job Description: Design and manufacture of modular accommodation units for both Ruby Joe and Woleebee Creek accommodation camps to service QGC for coal seam gas exploration and gas gathering. Each modular accommodation unit comprises four bedrooms, with individual ensuites. The project
Artist’s impression of the Azure Blue aged care complex under construction at Redcliffe. was completed in January as per construction program and with no LTI’s. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Manufact. Manager: . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Daniel Cooper Joe Watson Danny Charlesworth Vabasis Wade Design Group Ashburner Francis QGC
MAGNETIC ISLAND WALKWAY
Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Dave Balson Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tippett Schrock Architects Structural Engineering Consult:. Arups Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Arups Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Townsville City Council
CROOKED BILLET DRIVE RECYCLING SHED Job Value: $568,125 Job Description: New metal recycling shed constructed with cast on site tilt-up panels
Job Value: $4.7M Job Description: The project consists of a walkway, of approximately 800m, connecting Nelly Bay to Arcadia on Magnetic Island. The walkway includes on-grade concrete footpaths, as well as a 440m elevated section constructed using 10m pre-cast concrete frames cantilevered off pilecaps running along the cliff edge. Suspended viewing platforms are also included at either end of the elevated walkway.
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:.
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Mark Phillips Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Dan Gallagher
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Mick Connolly Michael White Ian Ramsden Damien Berkett Mick Connolly Lateral Building Designs Johnstone McGee & Gandy Pty Ltd Johnstone McGee & Gandy Pty Ltd N/A Johnstone McGee & Gandy Pty Ltd Markmad P/L ATF The Lindsay Property Trust
ELYSIUM RECREATION CENTRE NOOSA HEADS Job Value: $1.8M Job Description: Recreation centre will feature an observation deck to take in the lagoon views and facilities including a lap pool, gymnasium, barbecue area, resident lounge and other mixed use fitness and leisure zones. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Michell David Silk David Silk Leo DeBoer Michael Michell Biscoe Wilson Architects Cardno Cardno Building Surveyor Professionals Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Cushway Blackford & Associates Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A V Jenning
TOOWOOMBA BASE HOSPITAL ONCOLOGY BUILDING REFURBISHMENT Job Value: $6M Job Description: Refurbishment of the sixth floor requireing demolition of all internal and external rendered brick walls – leaving only the structural columns in place. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Peter Lee Warren Suley Peter Teege Ben Adams Bickerton Masters Architecture Structural Engineering Consult:. Kehoe Myers Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Consulting Engineers
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Graphic representation of part of the 800m walkway being constructed on Magnetic Island which will link Nelly Bay to Arcadia.
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Site team sticks it to the Office
Barracudas match team colours with Hutchies’ Undies.
HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba annual “Office versus Site” hockey game was held in February. The Site team won 5-1.
Barracudas in the swim Toowoomba host to tennis international HUTCHIES is the proud sponsor of the Brisbane Barracudas Women’s Water Polo team in the National League. Last year, they won the National League title for the third straight year – a record achievement. They were top of the table again all this season heading into the finals in Sydney but went down to the Cronulla Sharks 6-3 in their last game on April 29. However, the team contains five Olympians who are off to
London – Janne Moran, Mel Rippon, Ash Southern, Kate Gynther and Kelsey Wakefield. Also in the team is JamieLee Lewis, daughter of King Wally. The Australian women are ranked in the top three teams in the world, so the Barracudas have their share of some of the best water polo players on the planet. Their new home pool is at Stuartholme School, just up the road from Hutchies’ head office at Toowong.
Caloundra Sharks say thanks
THE inaugural Hutchinson Builders Toowoomba International saw the world’s future male tennis stars converge on Toowoomba during February for a week of tennis action. Australia’s up and coming players, including James Duckworth and Luke Saville, took on players from Canada, Japan, China and India. Tennis Australia’s MLC Hot Shots program was delivered throughout the week with other activities
The Caloundra Sharks Under 10s. ELAINE McKittrick, manager of the Caloundra Sharks Under 10 Black rugby league, has thanked Hutchies’ Mick Crocker for supporting the junior team. Elaine said the club was run by volunteers and to have a sponsor come on board had meant so much to everyone. “Thanks to Mick’s wonderful gesture, we can now provide the members with a wonderful end of season party as a reward for
all of their efforts throughout the year,” she said. “Not only will our polo shirts display the Hutchinson Builders’ logo, but the team now all proudly wear their Hutchies’ caps to every game for all to see. “Thankyou again for your wonderful support, it is very much appreciated by the coaching staff, parents and the team,” she said.
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HUTCHIES’ Under 7s soccer team in Sydney had an outstanding season in 2012, becoming the grand champions with an undefeated run of 18 games. The team scored 110 goals during the season, with the nearest rival scoring 58. The Under 7s have worn Hutchies’ shirts for two seasons now, achieving runners-up last year and grand champions this year. The Hutchies’ shirts seem to have brought the boys great luck. The Hutchies’ Under 7s are shown with their trophies.
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Members of Hutchies’ new Civil Operations team are shown at the portal to the Ernest Henry underground mine at Cloncurry. From the
EARLIER this year Hutchies established a new Civil Operations team to service its resource sector projects, particularly in the Bowen Basin. Hutchies’ motivation for advancing into civils is primarily aimed at providing greater control for our onsite mine projects and to enable us to handle mobilisation, health and safety and integration of the huge underground services component involved in so many of our new jobs. Brett Wells, who has a long history with the sector, is heading up civils and has established a team of 25 people ranging from plant operators to surveyors, schedulers and project managers. We have purchased new excavators, Artic Dump
Managing Director trucks, concrete pumps and rollers – all valued at more than $6 million. Our first projects for the new team are on the Peak Downs mine at Moranbah and the Ernest Henry underground mine at Cloncurry. Volumes for our new team in 2012/13 will be around $50 million. Brett’s team has fitted well into Hutchies and we are looking forward to expanding into the Pilbara in Western Australia in due course. Hutchies’ overall book of work across Australia looks good for 2012/13. We intend to consolidate
in the coming 12 months to focus on performance. Put simply, we want to do better at every level. Our exposure to all sectors of the industry has enabled us to maintain annual revenues around $1.2 billion and we intend to maintain this level of activity. As you will see by the content of this Hutchies’ Truth, we’ve held a few more 100th parties over the past two months. While I am possibly a little biased, each of the parties have been in the “as good as it gets” category. Eighteen celebrations all around Australia is pretty demanding, however, the Hutchinson story is a remarkable one that is well worth celebrating. – Greg Quinn
Celebrations rock on AUSTRALIA’S Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, will share top billing with Australian rock band, Grinspoon, at Hutchies’ centenary celebrations in Brisbane on July 7. The celebrations will be held at the RNA Showgrounds, Bowen Hills, where Hutchies not only built the Ernest Baynes stand in 1922, but is also currently involved in a major redevelopment of the historic inner city site. The year’s celebrations have slipped into top gear and, at the deadline for the current edition of Hutchies’ Truth, parties had been held at Tweed, Sydney, Toowoomba, Cairns and Townsville with others planned over the coming weeks. • Celebration updates appear on Pages 6 through to 13.
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• The following is a copy of an article published recently in the Bury Times, in Lancashire, United Kingdom, that traced Hutchies’ history back to its beginning, after a visit by Hutchies’ team member, Simon McGilvray. A FORMER Bury man mixed business with pleasure when he returned to the UK from “down under” for a short break. Apart from celebrating his mum’s 90th birthday, Simon McGilvray also discovered the original home of a man who 100 years ago founded a thriving building firm in Australia – where Simon now works. John Hutchinson lived in a terraced property in Delamere Street, Bury. He left the UK in 1911 to settle in Australia with his family. As a qualified builder, he soon found work. Although it is believed he may have set up
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have carried on the family tradition and the current chairman, John Scott Hutchinson, known as Scott, is the founder’s great grandson. During his recent return to Bury, Mr McGilvray, a
former Stand Grammar pupil, took time out to visit the original home of the Hutchinson family and to take photographs to give to the firm’s chairman. Mr McGilvray, aged 49, who has three brothers and a sister, emigrated to Australia in 1992 and worked for various firms before joining Hutchinsons at its offices in Brisbane more than a year ago. Simon said: “It just came up in conversation that Scott had originated in Bury. “He had previously visited, but had no photos of the actual house so I promised to take some when I was over.” Mr McGilvray knew Delamere Street because it is close to Clarence Lido where he used to play. Mr Hutchinson died in
1964, four months before his 90th birthday. Today, the company which bears his name has offices throughout Australia and has grown into one of the country’s largest privately owned building and construction companies. FOOTNOTE: David Thomson, the Bury journalist who interviewed Simon and wrote the story, contacted Simon after the article was published with extra information. He said he had received a ’phone call from a local historian who had conducted research into that area of Delamere. He advised that the houses were built between 1879 and 1884 and were owned by James Duckworth, who was Bury’s first Mayor.
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Ruby Tower hailed jewel in the crown RUBY Tower RUBY R T in i Sydney S d is i being b i hailed h il d as the jewel in the crown for Garland Project’s Victoria Park development precinct. The 22-storey apartment building, designed by PopovBass Architects, is under construction by Hutchies near its sister buildings of Stella, Garland Row, Garland 77 and the Lofts. Just five minutes to Sydney’s CBD, the latest development is a short drive to the airport and close to schools, universities, hospitals, parks, golf courses and beaches. As well the building has immediate access to a retail hub with cafes, supermarkets and shops. All Ruby Tower’s two and threebedroom apartments feature intelligent screening and louvres for privacy and solar control. Many of the apartments – some with dual aspects – have uninterrupted views of the CBD, eastern beaches and across Botany Bay.
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HUTCHIES has started work on a $3 million multi-purpose, state-ofthe-art recreational facility, located within AV Jennings’ new residential community, Elysium Noosa. The project is an example of two of Australia’s most respected development and construction companies working together, with Hutchies celebrating 100 years of operation and AV Jennings celebrating its 80th year in business. Hutchies’ Noosa team leader, Michael Michell, said an extensive observation deck would allow residents to take in lagoon views. “The Elysium Rec Club is a great piece of local work for Hutchies,” said Michael. “There hasn’t been too much construction going on around Noosa recently but this project will create between 30 and 40 jobs onsite.” The Rec Club will include a host of exclusive amenities for residents, including a lap pool, tennis court, gymnasium, barbecues, residents’ lounge and mixed-use fitness and leisure zones. AV Jennings took over the $180 million residential community in late 2010 and has rolled out more than $1 million of refurbishment works to existing community facilities and a number of completed homes. AV Jennings chief operating officer, Mark Henesey-Smith, said The Rec Club was a space where residents
The Rec Club at Elysium Noosa will include a host of exclusive amenities for residents. could fully enjoy the relaxed lifestyle on offer at Noosa Heads. “With the fantastic year-round climate and laid back atmosphere, the centre is an ideal space for barbecues and outdoor activities like swimming or tennis,” said Mr HeneseySmith. “At 27 hectares, Elysium Noosa is not just a new residential development but a new community and The Rec Club is one of the great facilities residents will have at their doorstep.” Completed homes, house and land packages and home sites are now available at Elysium Noosa. Civil construction began on The Rec Club facility last October with completion expected in July.
Hutchies has operated in the Noosa region for 10 years and employs approximately 30 staff. The company has delivered a number of major projects in the area including the $9 million Quad Park Sports Stadium and the $6 million Cooroy Library.
~ Obituary ~ BRUCE Rodgers passed away suddenly on May 19, aged 72. He worked for Hutchies on several occasions as general foreman/site manager. Hutchies offers sincere condolences to Bruce’s family and friends.
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Family Business Hall of Fame HUTCHIES recently had the honour of being inducted into the Queensland Family Business Hall of Fame, conducted by Family Business Australia (FBA). Nick Bloor, FBA Queensland chairman, said selection criteria existed for the induction of companies into the Queensland Family Business Hall of Fame. “A nominee does not need to have excelled in all the criteria, but rather provide a model of excellence and achievement, based on a number of criteria,” said Mr Bloor. Recipient, Chairman Scott Hutchinson, said the induction was an honour because the Hall of Fame recognised the contribution that family businesses made to Australia’s success. Scott said Hutchies’ history, culture and objectives fitted comfortably with the Hall of Fame’s selection criteria. “To me the most appropriate criteria for Hutchies is a history of business activity that reflects well on Queensland society in terms of quality, value, competitive spirit and integrity,” he said. Other criteria include: • successful transition to a succeeding generation or generations, or demonstration of best practice planning for succession from an extraordinarily successful first generation; • the potential for contemporary young family business owners to identify with the spirit of family business pioneers; • successful entry into markets beyond the state borders and preferably in export markets; • establishment of a brand, product or service that is regarded as an icon within its market or sphere of activity; • the potential to inspire contemporary Queenslanders to seek and achieve greatness; • evidence of a significant influence on the Queensland economy in terms of employment, innovation or export; • the potential to promote public and business pride in Queensland.
Rooftop celebration when scaffolding on Hutchies’ Southern Cross University project hits the 50m mark. THE scaffold for Hutchies’ Southern Cross University project on the Gold Coast has reached its full height at almost 50 metres above ground. And it’s not just a typical perimeter scaffold. This project has a large amount of scaffold to access the various façade details, sunshades, hoods and clad-
ding in and around columns and blades which are expressed as much as 3.5m from the perimeter of the building’s slab edges. Mick Dodd, Hutchies’ site manager, said the complicated scaffolding was handled in style by a great crew from DB Scaffolding & Rigging.
Work mates’ helping hand in family tragedy
Mates on site (L-R) John Kerr, Orlando Rodrigues and Martin Kingham.
ORLANDO Rodrigues, a Hutchies’ tower crane dogman at the Goods Shed site in Docklands, Melbourne, recently lost his son in a motorcycle accident. His son, Rui, was in his twenties and left behind a partner and two small baby girls. Orlando was popular on site and workers have donated money to establish a trust fund for his grandchildren. Site fundraising collected $9,810 – an amount matched by Hutchies on a dollar-for-dollar basis – bringing the total to $19,620. Martin Kingham, Hutchies’ site Occupational Health and Safety representative, said CFMEU had assisted Orlando to set up a trust fund managed by the Supreme Court on behalf of his two granddaughters. Martin said Orlando had asked him to pass on his appreciation to everybody for their kindness and generosity.
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Superstore powers along MINISTER for Housing and Public Works in Queensland, Dr Bruce Flegg, and Ipswich Mayor, Cr Paul Pisasale, recently visited Ipswich City Square to catch up on construction progress on Coles’ first superstore in Queensland being built by Hutchies. The pioneer project,
valued at $19 million, is part of a 24-month national refurbishment program for 50 Coles stores valued at $55 million. Also in Ipswich, Hutchies is building the Ipswich City Council Leighton office development in the centre of town – a $54m, 9 level project.
Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works, Dr Bruce Flegg, (centre right) and Ipswich Mayor Cr Paul Pisasale are shown on the office development site tour with Hutchies’ Dave Warner (left) and Jamie McQueen.
Expansion for RSL Care commences in Ipswich
Dignitaries turn the first sod in stage two of the residential facilities at Milford Grange Retirement Community in Ipswich. COLES GM of operations (our chief in Queensland) told me that Wilsonton (Toowoomba) is the best store we have delivered, full stop. He has probably been with Coles since a trolley boy (won’t admit it though) so not a comment to be taken lightly. A credit to you and your organisation. We are thankful for your dedication and look forward to finding the next store to deliver with you. – Damian Tutt, Coles
••• I WOULD like to thank yourself and Hutchinson for the support given to Wests Rugby Club. It is common knowledge in the community how supportive Hutchinson is to sporting and charity groups throughout Queensland, which we all appreciate.
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CONSTRUCTION of stage two of the residential living component at the RSL Care Milford Grange Retirement Community in Ipswich will take the number of available beds to 94. A recent sod turning ceremony for the project was attended by VIPs including the Mayor of Ipswich, Cr Paul Pisasale, RSL Care directors, current residents and future customers. Chairman of RSL Care, Robert Lippiatt, said it would be a significant development, not only for RSL Care, but also for the local community. Mr Lippiatt said RSL Care had proudly served the Ipswich community for more than a decade, providing retirement lifestyle options as well as RSL HomeCare services. “With retirement villages throughout Queensland and New South Wales, we are especially proud of Milford Grange which is a joint initiative of RSL Care and the Queensland Country Women’s Association,” said Mr Lippiatt.
FEEDBACK Wests as a club would also like to congratulate Hutchinson on its 100 year celebration of the company. – Tony Buckley,
Director, DCB Group
••• ON behalf of the QGC infrastructure team, I would like to acknowledge the Hutchinson team for their efforts with making the Miles Supply Base project a success. I appreciate the approach and focus Hutchinson places on building and maintaining client relationship. Furthermore, the Hutchinson approach to safety and the results for the project have been exemplary.
I am looking forward to the next opportunity to work together to achieve another successful outcome. – Graham Osmers, Queensland Curtis LNG
••• IT has been a pleasure working with Tim and the team, in particular Lance, on the Lot 7 project. I can probably speak on behalf of Lauder as well, in that we have been very impressed with the quality of the workmanship, the professional manner that your site team have displayed during the project and the assistance that Hutchinson Builders have given us with accommodating the tenants’ and client’s needs, as well as any other changes.
We have been very impressed with the way you have worked with us on this project and we look forward to continuing this relationship with Hutchinson Builders on the Woolworths extension. – Daniel Phillips, Development Project Manager, DMA Partners
••• I AM writing this letter to commend Hutchinson Builders for the exemplary safety record achieved during construction of the Miles Logistics Base (zero recordable incidents). Your team, ably led by project managers, Peter Lee and Bob Telford, has achieved truly world-class safety performance and has set a benchmark by which all other QGC sites will be measured. Please convey our thanks to the team. – Craig Reeves, Deputy Project Director, Enabling
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Wanted: future leaders TO help Hutchies find its future leaders, the company has its own Registered Training Organisation called the Gold Coast School of Construction (GCSC). With help of funding from Construction Skills Queensland, GCSC provides a variety of preemployment training courses and on-the-job work experience known as ‘Trade Start’ and ‘Doorways to Construction’ at campuses at Yatala, Grantham and Toowoomba. Many of the graduates of these programs go on to be employed as apprentices and cadets at Hutchies, or with subcontractors or other builders wanting recruits who are passionate about a career in construction.
These graduates have the skills and industry savvy to be productive assets to any employer from their first day of employment. The next ‘Trade Start’ courses at Yatala will start soon and Hutchies is looking for expressions of interest from those who have left school and now think they would like to be a future leader in the construction industry. Applicants will need to have passion and drive as the courses are competitive and there are employers waiting for the best graduates. If this sounds like someone you know, visit the website at http:// goldcoastsc.com.au/trade-startprogram-yatala/ or give the school coordinator, Cameron McConnell, a call on 0438 880 944.
Daniel Rogers is a recent Trade Start graduate and Hutchies’ first cadet surveyor working in the newly formed Civil Operations team.
PROUD father, Barry Butterworth, is shown with daughter, Sherron Butterworth, and her husband, Matt Taylor, sub-contractor to Hutchies, at the presentation to Sherron of the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence in her Masters in Education at University of Southern Queensland. Sherron also received an Outstanding Academic Achievement Award from the Queensland Guidance and Counselling Association for work in her major.
Builders upset the G Spot
THE Gympie News newspaper reported that compensation is being sought for the owner of adult business, The G Spot, which claims it has experienced a dramatic reduction in trade since Hutchies started construction on a service station next door. Landlords, Douglas and Loretta Lui, allege that the work site has caused a massive drop in sales for their tenant. The newspaper reported the Luis wanted Hutchies to reimburse The G Spot for two months’ rent for disturbing business by scaring customers away. Mr Lui said women comprised most of The G Spot’s customers and they had been too embarrassed to go into the shop while workers were nearby.
The G Spot customers usually enjoyed the discretion of parking behind the store and entering via back stairs. However, the construction site’s encroachment on the property meant customers were fully visible and women had chosen to make purchases online rather than brave the perusal of male construction workers.
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Proof Jack was here. Pictured with the plaque from the 2000 official opening of Construction House is Danica Taylor and Cameron Lea. HUTCHIES is currently working on the partial refurbishment of a building which was officially opened by Jack Hutchinson in 2000 when he was National President of the Master Builders Association. The three-storey office building in the heart of Hobart’s CBD, Construction House, is undergoing an update of its main stair and lobby areas. The comprehensive refurbishment includes all building components, full lighting upgrade and
Jack was here application of graphic film to the 10m high glazing of the stairwell. The level one tenancy is also due to receive some alterations and new finishes in the works for the client Edwards Windsor Real Estate. Architects for the project are XSquared Architects and Hutchies’ team includes Mick Connolly, Michael White, Danica Taylor and Cameron Lea.
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than 60 years and now had an annual turnover of $200 million and a workforce of almost 200 people. “We have completed projects from Townsville in the north to Melbourne in the south and out to Roma in the west,” said Robert. “During these exciting times, we have ventured into modular construction, set up our own plumbing and ceilings and partitions divisions and are now fully established in the resource sector in the Surat Basin. “Our people have adapted and applied
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been fortunate to meet and work with many exceptional people. “We have enjoyed forming relationships with clients, project managers, architects, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers,” he said. “Building is all about teamwork and relationships and we look forward to continuing the existing strong relationships and building new ones with new friends in the years ahead.” Hutchies did a complete restoration of the Empire Theatre in 2001 and built the Centenary Conference Precinct in 1994.
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Cairns centenary CAIRNS celebrated Hutchies’ centenary at the Cairns Cruise Liner Terminal in May with more than 300 guests, including Cairns new Mayor, Bob Manning. It was significant that the celebrations were held in the terminal which was built in 1912 – the same year Hutchies was established. Paul DeJong, Cairns Team Leader, said Hutchies had worked on the building’s refurbishment and the terminal, like Hutchies, had changed with the times in order to survive. He told guests Hutchies’ success in Cairns had been a result of its team approach, involving 35 members and their families, as well as clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers. “Cairns office is turning over $40 million a year, working from Innisfail to Ravenshoe and from Torres Strait out to Willis Island,” Paul said. “We have produced many awardwinning projects and this year the
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major projects include Holy Spirit stages two and three, Mareeba Gardens, James Cook University Lecture Theatre and the Cairns Foreshore redevelopment. “The year ahead looks just as bright.” The centenary celebrations were a real community affair, with casino tables and play money, as well as stalls showcasing local produce, including Daintree chocolate and Crooked Nose vanilla farm products. The Hilton catering provided a full-on Far North Queensland experience, with live cooking stations and a seafood feast, including prawns and freshly shucked oysters. The Hilton also donated lucky door prizes of accommodation at the hotel and Reef Magic provided trips to the Barrier Reef. A fun photo booth allowed guests to capture the memories of a stunning celebration.
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& BUDGIES HUTCHIES’ five years of support for the Queensland Country Women’s Water Polo Team has paid off, with a national win for the team and a spectacular photo for Travelling Undies! The team recently won the Australian Country Water Polo Championships on the Gold Coast defeating the ACT 11-9. Bree Hoek, Hutchies’ contracts administrator, who has played water polo for Queensland for 17 years, is over the moon to be in her first gold medal winning team.
Brendan Tutt, general sales manager in the unit division of Metro Property Development, is living proof that it’s not hard to please some people. Brendan dressed for the occasion to celebrate winning a bottle of Jack’s tequila in the recent Hutchies’ Scratchies.
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Project manager, Neil (Howdy) McLeod, needed more than his Hutchies’ Undies for protection when he took a dive with the Great White sharks at the Neptune Islands, off Port Lincoln, in South Australia.
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Twin girls, Hazel (in pink) and Lulu (in white), were born in April to Justin Dennien (JD) and his wife Katie.
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Zara Jade Valmadre, pictured with big brother William, was born in December.
Hayden Luke Clarke arrived April 23.
Stephanie Madison Sadleir was born March 12. Leo Harrison, Marie and Scott MacGregor’s first born, arrived in March.
Hutchies’ site foreman, Geoff Kampf, with grandchildren (from left) Charlet, Eva, Noah and Madison. Latest addition, baby Eva Lexus, was born March 30.
Dylan Buchanan, a baby boy for Brad and Jessica Campbell, arrived in February.
Isaac Max Hawkins was born in November.
Tessa Clare Ruby Pearl Ferguson was born April 30. All family members, Tim, Helena, Harrison and Tessa are doing well.
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Volleyballers harden up to cement Cup win HUTCHIES defeated Hanson Concrete in the recent Berlese/Hutchies’ volleyball competition at QE2 Stadium run by Olympian, Natalie Cook. To top it off, Hutchies won the Frank Seymour Cup, with a two sets to one upset. The victors, shown with their trophy, are (from left) Sam Mitchell, Dave Warner, Ben Howard, Jai Sessarago and Nick Robertiello.
Range riders brave cold conditions for charity
Hutchies’ team for Ride the Range were (from left) Tony Randall, Murdoch Lawyers; Rob Mottin; Dan Krisinski; Andrew Mainwaring and Philip Meyer, of RMA Engineers; Hutchies’ Edward Hodge; Angas Bell, Heritage Bank; David Colenso, Johnson Winter and Slattery; Hutchies’ Terry Charles; and Matt Holberton and Joe Saunders, of RMA Engineers.
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FOR the past two years, Hutchies has been a major sponsor of the annual Ride the Range cycling event in Toowoomba which raises money for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. The 100km ride from Picnic Point Toowoomba down through the Lockyer Valley and back up through the Toowoomba Range is an important charity ride for the Toowoomba office which has had two of its own members of staff battle the disease and recover. In May, Hutchies fielded 11 riders for the extremely cold 6am start at Picnic Point and, apart from the odd flat tyre, everyone pulled up well and rode a faster time than Hutchies’ team last year.
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PM’s praise for creed of quality and decency PRIME Minister Julia Gillard said Hutchinson Builders was an exemplar for the Australian construction industry. Speaking at its centenary celebrations at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane during July, Ms Gillard said Hutchies had a great reputation for being a decent and co-operative employer who offered good wages and conditions, safe workplaces and who valued everyone who worked for it. “What started as a Queensland story, is now truly an Australian story of success,” she declared. “You have taken Hutchies around the nation and it happened because of each and every one of you – men and women who care about quality, good workmanship and having pride every day in what you do. “Hutchies is a company
with a great past and an amazing future and it’s a wonderful point of contitinuity that (tonight’s) ’s) centenary celebration is in the grandstand that was as built by Hutchies in 1922 2– built with quality and built uilt to last, which says everyrything about the business of Hutchinson. “The way Hutchies have ve approached their business ess across 100 years is a tribute ute to each one of you. “Survival has been en n possible through the sheer eerr decency of this business esss and the way in which the he Hutchinson creed has been en to embrace family, friends ds and to include everyone in the benefits and prosperity of the business. “That is the biggest clue to your survival over 100 years. “We see Hutchies’ name not only in residential buildings, but in public build-
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Prime Minister Pr Minist ister er Julia Jul uli lia ia Gillard was delighted by the reception she received at Hutchies’ centenary celebrations in Brisbane. ings – court houses, schools, hospitals and libraries – all of the things our community values. “Now we see you in civil
and industrial works, like power stations and roadworks, always building facilities that make a real difference to people’s lives.
“You do great work to support su your families and in turn tu your families are proud of of you and what Hutchies has ha achieved.” Ms Gillard said Hutchies had had a remarkable ha journey, having been there jo from the first optimistic fr decade after Federation, de through two world wars, th the th Great Depression, the post po war migrant boom that shaped the nation, the hard sh economic restructuring of ec the th 80s and 90s and the global financial crisis. gl “Hutchies has literally seen it all – a magnificent se century and not out,” she ce said. sa “I hope that one of my distant successors gets to celebrate your bicentenary in another 100 years to come. “I came tonight for one reason and one reason only – and that is to say Happy Birthday Hutchies!”
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HUTCHIES’ 100th Birthday Party at the RNA was the perfect celebration epitomising the culture that is Hutchinson Builders. More than 4,000 friends joined the Prime Minister and Grinspoon to recognise the achievements of one of the oldest and most successful builders in Australian history. The party was the tenth of 17 the company is holding around Australia to celebrate its centenary. Many of the photographs and stories in this special edition paint the picture. Third generation Jack Hutchinson is very much responsible for the evolution of the fun culture within Hutchies. Although it would be an understatement to suggest that fourth generation Scott hasn’t
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wholeheartedly embraced and enhanced Jack’s direction. Despite Scott’s public image as the “Director of Fun and Entertainment”, he has an intellectual hold on Hutchies that is second to none.
The company has a forward order book of work across Australia that should result in revenues of around $1.2 billion in the 2012/13 year. It’s quite a balanced book spread relatively evenly across all states and territories. Hutchies’ capacity to operate in all segments of the market – big and small – in almost any geographical location supported by its almost unequalled ability to draw people from its huge workforce, whether they be managers or trades, and quickly position them on projects provides a real competitive edge,
particularly in difficult economic environments like we are currently enduring. We will continue to promote our direct employment model supported by our in-house apprentice and cadet training machine which currently comprises 137 apprentices and cadets. We expect the next couple of years to be pretty competitive and extremely tough but, equally, we feel relatively well positioned to handle whatever needs to be confronted and in the usual proactive Hutchies’ way. – Greg Quinn, Managing Director
Heartfelt thanks from Jack JACK Hutchinson has offered a personal thankyou to members of the Hutchinson Builders’ family. Speaking at the Brisbane centenary celebrations, Jack thanked the wives, husbands, families and partners who support the men and women who work at Hutchies. “This is especially relevant since we have started doing so much resource sector work,” Jack said. “Many families have been relocated and many others have had to cope with fly-in fly-out conditions which is not easy on family life. “From the team leaders to the women and men in our offices and on our sites, it’s the people who make a company. “While I want to thank my own family for their support over the years, it’s equally important to thank you and your family. “Your hard work and sacrifices are much appreciated!” Jack also gave personal thanks to Kellie Williams,
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After driving Hutchies as Managing Director and Chairman for many years, Jack Hutchinson expressed his appreciation for the support he had received along the way, particularly to wife June who has been beside him on the journey. Board member who looks after banking and properties and Steve Norton, Board member
and Chief Accountant. “And Greg Quinn is the best managing director I have ever seen and Scott
agrees,” Jack added. “Scott, chairman of the Board, has given his life to the company.”
Jack also thanked wife, June, and daughters, Lindy and Bic and son, Ken.
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HUTCHIES’ vowed to look after its people in the face of the global financial crisis, according to Managing Director, Greg Quinn. Speaking at Hutchies’ centenary celebrations in Brisbane in July, Greg (pictured) said the Board adopted a simplistic position to counter the GFC which emerged in 2008. “Our people delivered for the company in the good times and the company felt it was its responsibility and obligation to deliver for our people and their families in the tough times,” said Greg. “Rather than adopt the traditional approach and contract, put people off and bed down until the economy improved, Hutchies decided to expand geographically and go into every market to provide as many opportunities as possible to secure work. I HAVE just watched Undercover Boss Australia and have to say your CEO, J Hutchinson, was brilliant. Makes me wish I was lucky enough to work for your company here in the UK. Well done to you all. – Jim McBride
••• I LIVE in Portland, Oregon, USA, and saw a TV show last night with your Chairman, Scott, underground in disguise and interacting with various employees. Great show, great commitment on his behalf, great company and a great culture. Having lived in the USA, I have seen the flip side of the elite. Happy for the Hutchinson employee family. Tell Scott, it was moving and I would work for him for free!! Regards, Amar Samra
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“Our sole objective at the time was to keep all of our people employed – whatever it took,” Greg said. During the tough times since 2008, Hutchies has opened seven new offices around Australia, grown annual revenues to around $1.2 billion, increased staff numbers to 1240 from 650 five years ago and expanded into the resource sector in Queensland and Western Australia. Greg said that, of the $1.2 billion turnover in the year just gone, $450 million was in traditional construction in Queensland, $300 million was in traditional construction in all other states and territories and $400 million was in the resource sector. “While we consider Hutchies’ strategy over the past few years to counter the GFC and current position in the marketplace to be positive, it has had a marked impact on many of our people’s lifestyles, “Having to work away from home and all that comes with it, is not easy for anyone,” said Greg. “However, at the end of the day, we’re pretty happy with our place in the sun at
the moment.” Greg said Hutchies had powered on through two world wars, successive depressions and booms and experienced all the traditional challenges confronted by builders of its era. “While Hutchies had its ups and downs during the first 50 years, Jack’s and Scott’s predecessors laid the foundations for what was to come,” said Greg. “However, there is no doubt the past 50 years belongs to Jack and Scott – the third and fourth generation Hutchinsons.” Greg took the centenary celebrations as the occasion to name Scott’s son, Jack, the most likely fifth generation Hutchinson to head up the company. “Jack and Scott won’t say this, but it’s a fact – Hutchies is one of the oldest and most successful builders in Australian history,” said Greg. “This success story is no fluke – it has been a century in the making. “Building is in the Hutchinson bloodlines and so is success – all four generations of them to date and, hopefully, with a fifth in waiting.”
FEEDBACK How heart-warming and encouraging to see the boss of a major corporation care about what really happens in the ranks. And then to see the employees thanked and rewarded, I couldn’t believe my eyes. Thank you Scott Hutchinson! I think for many employees, being appreciated is just as important as the paycheck, but the paycheck is what pays the bills. Should you open an office in the States, I am an administrative specialist and would be thrilled to work for your firm! Sincerely, Myrna Stevens, Springfield, Missouri, USA
••• WE opened the doors this afternoon to our first High Performance Centre camp in the new building. I just wanted to drop you a line
and say thankyou so much to you and your team at Hutchies. You have fantastic staff and their dedication and work ethic and people skills are outstanding. My experience with Grant, Shane and Steve and the other Hutchies’ staff on site has been excellent. I have nothing but positive to pass on about their approach to the job. I will thank them personally but please pass on our sincere thanks from myself and Surfing Australia. Your team were excellent to deal with and their ‘make it happen’ attitude was certainly appreciated. Above all, the building is incredible and we are very happy with the final product. – Andrew Stark Chief Executive Officer Surfing Australia
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ON behalf of the management team and staff at Tweed Heads Service Centre, we would like to thank all of you at Hutchinsons Builders who were part of the refit at our site. Staff and management were always treated with respect and communication with issues were dealt with professionally and efficiently with a minimal impact to our continued service to our customers and stake holders. Many of us have forged great working relationships along with friendships and, although we are happy to be back to a normal working environment, I am sure you all will be missed as you have become part of our working family here at Tweed Heads Service Centre. We look forward in catching up in the near future in a more casual environment for some laughs and reflection of the past few months. Yours Sincerely, Cathrine Bracka Department of Human Services Tweed Heads/Murwillumbah, Centrelink
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He told guests that Mackay was initially resourced with people out of the Tweed office which had been hit heavily by the GFC. “Thanks to the team members and their partners and families who were prepared to make the move north to Mackay when it was necessary,” Levi said. “The traditional way of doing business still exists in Mackay and relationships are built on commitment and loyalty, values which are shared by Hutchies’ culture. “We have built friendships that go beyond the workday and have established trading relationships that will continue for another century to come. “Hutchies is committed to a long term relationship
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milestone with Mackay and we are here to build a local brand and reputation as a quality constructor.” Levi thanked team members and their families and friends for their tireless efforts, continued flexibility and dedication to Hutchies. “Thanks also to our subcontractors and suppliers for their service, commitment and hard work,” he added. “As well, we are thankful to our clients for their trust and we hope we have met and exceeded their expectations.” Levi said Hutchies had been a cornerstone of construction in Australia for a century with a backbone built on the strong values and true commitment of the Hutchinson family. Levi said that, although the Mackay office had opened in 2010, Hutchies was no stranger to the Whitsunday region, with its first local project being at Airlie Beach almost four decades ago.
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hampton region manager, said although Hutchies had been affiliated with the region since the early 1900s, the local office had been in operation only since July 2010, in response to the global financial crisis. Wayne said that, in two years, the Rocky office had delivered
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he roaring forties major projects including the first FINA accredited Olympic swimming pool outside Brisbane, the New Churches’ multi-storey office complex, a number of kindergarten facilities as well as apartment developments in Gladstone. “We strive to improve and be the builder of choice to all current and prospective clients, subcontractors and suppliers,” Wayne said. “The industry and economy have necessitated that we diversify into non-core services such as civil, infrastructure and mining works. “I have a bias to Rockhampton and Central Queensland – having been born and bred here. “There is no location with more potential to take advantage of the growth in and around central and
western Queensland than Rocky. “We are central to the pending projects on and off the Capricorn Coast and through the resource rich mining areas to the west. “With a dedicated team, we will ensure that Hutchies will maintain a strong presence for many years to come and always be associated with quality products and outcomes for our clients,” said Wayne.
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Grand night in Gladsto THE Grand Hotel in Gladstone was a grand location to celebrate Hutchies’ centenary in June and to celebrate its two years’ presence in Gladstone. Gary Turner, Hutchies’ Gladstone region manager, told guests that Hutchies had established its Gladstone office two years ago to service central Queensland and the Bowen Basin. “That was in response to the global financial crisis and we are really pleased with our Gladstone team results – the prospects look great and we are here for the long term,” Gary said. He added that he wanted to thank personally all the members of his Gladstone team both new and old. “To create a successful team, it takes continued commitment from all its members to work to the common goal of producing a quality building product … and they have done an exceptional job,” Gary said. “Even more deserving of praise, are the families and partners of team members who have continu-
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“Three years ago, with the arrival of the GFC, Hutchies was able to secure new projects and mobilise into an area that was well outside of their traditional construction and business model,” said Kev. “All of us have had to learn and adapt to a whole new culture that comes with working in this area and environment. “But now there is a new group of Hutchies’ employees who will spread their knowledge to those who will walk after us for the next 100 years.” In closing, Kev said generosity was a quality that Hutchies possessed, but for which it sought no recognition.
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Brisbane performs in the main arena THE Exhibition (Ekka) came early for 4000 guests at Hutchies’ centenary celebrations at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane in July. For the night, Hutchies created all the fun of side-show alley in the main arena – in front of the Ernest Baynes pavilion built by Hutchies back in 1922. The alley included bars, food stalls, rides, knock ‘em downs, laughing clowns, photo stall, shooting gallery and a huge stage which featured appearances by Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Grinspoon. Catering included dagwood dogs, hot chips, pizzas, fairy floss and other carnival favourites. The night was capped off with a brilliant fireworks display. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said
Hutchies’ 75th party in 1987 had 300 people at Tattersall’s Club. “We could never have predicted what our centenary would look like,” Scott said. “But in 1987, Dad and I were yet to meet the game changing, rep league playing, hammer swinging, apprentice training, high-rise jumping, mine field dominating, Ipswich dwelling, government swaying, turbo charged Swanbank Powerhouse Gregory Denis Quinn – our current managing director. “The last 10 years have been an amazing trip and I feel it’s just starting.” Scott also thanked Hutchies’ directors, clients, subbies, suppliers and team members for their contributions to success over the past 100 years.
Hutchies’ 100th future dates Maroochydore: Thur, September 13 – Maroochy Life fe Savers Noosa: Wed, October 10 – Quad Park Stadium HUTCHINS ON Hobart: Wed, October 24 – Princess Wharf 100 Melbourne: Thur, October 25 – Melbourne Office Perth: Fri, November 2 – Government House Ballroom Port Hedland: Date & Venue TBA Karratha: Date & Venue TBA BUILD
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Lyle Ellis (centre) site manager, St Benedict’s Catholic College, Mango Hill, and his brothers, Hilton and Quentin, recently climbed to Mount Everest Base Camp to raise money for the Leukaemia Foundation in memory of their sister, Juanita. Despite the eight-day climb and a temperature of -22°C, they look pleased with their efforts which raised $2000 for the charity.
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UNDIES LEFT: Young Jarrah Adkins in Hutchies’ gear looks like following in the footsteps of his father, Luke, from Hutchies’ Tweed office.
RIGHT: Avid readers of Hutchies’ Truth recently expressed concern over the non-appearance of serial Hutchies’ Undies pest, John Mason, in recent editions. But rest easy dear readers, John explained he had been busy seeking new destinations to take his Undies and is back with a vengeance with some exotic locations in South America. In this issue John and his Undies can be seen straddling the Equator in Equador, at latitude zero, with a foot in each hemisphere.
Kent and Katter in Cairns chatter Easily recognised Queensland MP, Bob Katter, recently visited Hutchies’ Cairns Foreshore Development site currently underway and was pictured with site manager, Kent Beavon.
Gladstone Port Authority job Stockpile 22 is a new coal handling facility being built by Hutchies which includes a 165 metre tunnel. Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/hutchies1912 Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/hutchies1912 Picture us on Instagram: hutchies1912 See our company page on LinkedIn:
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New crane island bound The new 100 tonne Terex crane acquired by Hutchies’ building industry supplies before its despatch to Groote Island.
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Rob Leck, site manager; George Borg, GT Tiling Queensland; Shane McGough, contract administrator; and Kate Byrne, labourer, dressed for a barbecue. A MEN’S health fundraiser hosted recently on site at the Sea Pearl project in Mooloolaba raised $8,500 for the Men of League Foundation. Organiser of the fancy dress barbecue, Hutchies’ Rob Leck, gave a big thanks
exact time half my cardboard house came down in the sudden wind that developed!” More than 50 people slept out in Aurora Stadium in Launceston and raised an average $2,025 each. Mick’s effort raised almost $4000, which included a dollar-for-dollar subsidy from Hutchies – putting him well above the average. Mick said his Hutchies’ hat – “bald man’s secret weapon” – had helped in his marathon effort.
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HUTCHIES’ Kyle Hare won an Australian Institute of Building Professional Excellence Award for the Cairns Base Hospital Emergency expansion project.
to chairman Scott Hutchinson for donating $1000 and to Mick Crocker for allowing the fundraiser to go ahead on site. He also thanked subbies and suppliers who gave generously.
Support continues for RAIA SCOTT and MaryJeanne Hutchinson were guests at the Royal Australian Institute of Architects awards and are shown with RAIA president, Shane Thompson. Hutchies has sponsored the awards for the past 23 years.
Sunshine farewell
THE Sunshine Coast team farewelled Ken Best, site manager, on his recent retirement from Hutchies. Ken and wife, Pam, are shown on his last day with Hutchies’ Mick Crocker.
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The annual Men’s Weekend Away saw all the usual suspects enjoy five days of fishing at Rainbow Beach.
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OLYMPIC swimmer, Nick D’Arcy, wore his Hutchies’ budgie smugglers for a competitive edge in the St Peter’s Lutheran College SPW Corporate Olympic Relay Challenge at Indooroopilly in Brisbane. Organisers raised $17,000 for Starlight Children’s Foundation thanks to spirited bidding for prizes and sporting memorabilia at the breakfast.
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Siemens Australia’ss d day ay at the races featured widespread entertainment which included a raffle with State of Origin jerseys as first and second prize. Scott Hutchinson won the New South Wales prize ... and former Queensland player, Billy Moore, originator of the “Queenslander” chant, was on hand to make the presentation.
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On site for the sod turning ceremony in June were (from left) Tania Orr, general manager property VicTrak; Peter Helfer, Hutchies’ business development/design manager; Councillor Greg Male; Bob McDonald, CEO VicTrak; Terry Mulder, State Transport Minister; Michael Stojkovic, Hutchies’ Victorian manager; and David Sinclair, Consolidated Properties.
Artist’s impression of Ikon apartments, being built by Hutchies adjacent to the Glen railway station in east Melbourne.
HUTCHIES has started work on a 10-storey landmark residential complex, to be known as the Ikon apartments, adjacent to the Glen Waverley railway station in east Melbourne. VicTrak is working with Hutchies and Consolidated Properties on the project which comprises 116 apartments, nine strata-titled office suites and 1,000 square metres of retail space. State Minister for Transport, Terry Mulder, attended the sod turning ceremony in June, with the $35 million project due for completion late next year. Hutchies value-added to the project by working with the development team in the design phase to reduce building costs. This aspect of the project included engineering of the substructure to accommodate future railway tunnelling. Construction challenges include constrained access to the site, with footpaths, roads, train station and bus interchange creating high levels of pedestrian traffic. There is also an adjacent live rail corridor. The project team is led by Izad Samsudin, senior project manager, and includes Sam Gallagher, contract administrator, Kate Slattery, junior contracts administrator, Cameron Waverley Madden, site manager, and Harry Kotsinadelis, structures foreman.
Grins all round GRINSPOON met Prime Minister Julia Gillard, who was keen for a chat and a photo, when they met backstage at the gig for Hutchies’ Centenary Celebrations at the RNA Showgrounds in Brisbane. The band has finished mixing a new album, Black Rabbits, and it was rumoured Ms Gillard might guest-rap a verse on the new release. Another rumour has Phil Jamieson following rock star Peter Garrett into the House of Reps, which could attract a new audience for question time on the ABC. Once again, we have to wait and see! Meanwhile, appearances by Grinspoon and Julia Gillard at Hutchies’ Centenary Celebrations can be seen immediately at ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL_QV7p8qJ0.
Grinspoon met with Prime Minister Julia Gillard at Hutchies’ Centenary Party in Brisbane. (PHOTO: Amy Hopes)
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The Port Curtis Co-operative Dairy Association was a major client for Hutchies in 1939.
Spreading the word on Queensland’s butter HUTCHIES played a major role in exporting Australian butter to the world in 1939. The popularity of Queensland butter with overseas consumers resulted in a major contract for Hutchies near Gladstone. The Port Curtis Dairy Co-operative Association issued a £12,434 contract to Hutchies on March 23, 1939 to build a butter storage facility. The need to store butter for export taxed the Association’s facilities in 1934 and the Board obtained shareholders’ consent to spend £7000 for provision of additional storage on land leased from the Railway Department adjacent to the Gladstone factory.
HISTORY The new building went into operation in 1935 but was unable to keep up with the growing world demand for Australian export butter. On March 16, 1939 the Association decided to proceed with the erection of further buildings to hold another 40,000 boxes of butter. Tenders were called and a contract was awarded to Hutchies a week later on March 23. The Port Curtis Dairy Co-operative Association buildings are now heritagelisted and are currently undergoing refurbishment and restoration.
IT would be an understatement to say the resource sector has softened. All that you are seeing and reading in the media is absolutely true – the market has just slumped overnight. Nevertheless, Hutchies has a reasonably balanced book of work spread evenly between traditional construction in all states and territories and the resource sector spread across gas, coal and iron ore in the Surat Basin, Bowen Basin and Pilbara. For the 2012/13 year, we have a $1.2B order book which we are focused on delivering. However, beyond 2012/13, in anticipation of a ‘less than booming’ economic climate as the impacts of the deteriorating resource sector take affect, we have reset our plans to maintain revenue and profits. Fortunately, Hutchies has a good geographical footprint across Australia, operates in all segments of the market and is able to quickly redirect focus to suit conditions of the day. Of course, this requires our people to be flexible and prepared to travel to locations not previously on their radar screen. This is, however, a sign of the times. Interestingly, despite the economic environment, Hutchies continues to receive plenty of opportunities in the private sector. We suspect our strong financial position is attractive to developers and their financiers in times when it is so vital to be able
Managing Director to rely on the capacity of the builder to withstand the usual impacts of events that are synonymous with deteriorating markets, reduced turnover, tight margins and cash flow pressures. Hutchies’ $200M strong balance sheet provides a high degree of comfort during these times. Another dynamic in the current world revolves around industrial relations. There is not much doubt the building trades group of unions has ‘upped the ante’ in the marketplace making things a little more demanding than usual. Hutchies’ industrial relations philosophy is to be open and fair in our dealings and to nurture and look after our 1250 strong workforce as best we possibly can. We believe working from this platform provides all of the stakeholders in the industrial process with a proportionately equitable opportunity to contribute to the Company’s and its workers’ well-being. We consider this approach to doing business also provides a high degree of certainty for our clients. All in all, Hutchies is situated pretty well, but the next couple of years look like being pretty tough.
– Greg Quinn, Managing Director
Speedy takeaway span well done before lunch ROME wasn’t built in a day ... but it could have been, if Hutchies had been around with its speedy bridge building techniques. Hutchies’ Tasmanian crew recently started work on a new 30-metre air bridge in Hobart at 6am and had it finished well before lunch. The bridge spans busy Argyle Street and links the Royal Hobart Hospital with new $12 million outpatient clinics in the Wellington Centre. The 30-tonne walkway was in place by 11am after the 20-strong construction team closed off the street earlier that morning. Hutchies’ construction manager, Michael White, said prefabrication was the secret to the bridge’s speedy success. “The air bridge was
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A morning shift had the new 30-metre pedestrian bridge over Argyle Street, Hobart, in place before lunchtime. prefabricated in Launceston and shipped to Hobart’s Macquarie Wharf before being lifted into place over Argyle Street,” said Michael. “Wind was our main
concern, but it all went to plan and it is not often you see a bridge built in the city in a day. “It was built off site, not only for speed, but also for
minimum disruption to the public,” he said. The public will be able to use the bridge at the end of the year when the new clinics are open for business.
Vanessa King, quality manager and capital works project manager for redevelopment at the Royal Hobart Hospital, said to have a plan and carry it out is simple in theory, but often difficult in practice. “It’s also so satisfying when achieved – as Hutchinson Builders and crew did,” she said. “From a client perspective, I thought the teamwork displayed was a highlight. Hutchies worked very well together and worked well with the subcontractors. “The big things went as planned and little things that arose were communicated, addressed and solved. “It was great to see people perform so well and for them to be justly proud of what they achieved.”
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Cornerstone Living starts taking shape HUTCHIES has started construc construction on the $400 million Cornerstone Living project in southside Brisbane’s Coopers Plains. The master-planned affordable housing community for Consolidated Properties will be the first in Australia to be built around existing privately owned homes. Consolidated Properties intends to pay up to $60 million over the next 10 years to the Queensland Government to buy vacant state-owned land and about 50 public housing properties within the 10-hectare site. Don O’Rorke, of Consolidated Properties, said it was the first time a master-planned community has been built around existing homes and it offered the potential for it to be a leader in urban renewal for other projects Australia-wide. “This is one of the most significant urban renewal projects undertaken in the city,” Mr O’Rorke said. “We’re thrilled to be finally
delivtaking the first steps towards deliv ering what will become a showcase project for Brisbane in terms of private enterprise, local government and the community working together to rejuvenate an established suburb within proximity of the city heart.” Mr O’Rorke said Cornerstone Living would prove to be transformative for the Coopers Plains community. “It will introduce contemporary, high quality housing; it will inject more affordable product into the area and it will provide a new space for people to meet and recreate,” he said. He said existing home owners had input into the planning and Consolidated Properties would continue to work closely with neighbours during construction. As well, Consolidated Properties has invited the formation of a community liaison group to allow locals to be involved with the project.
Artist’s impression of stage one of the Cornerstone Living project – the construction of a community centre to be known as The Corner. “We are also communicating directly with residents who are currently living within the redevelopment footprint and have been working alongside the Department of Housing to ensure these people receive information about the tenant relocation program which will take place over the next 10 years,” Mr O’Rorke said. Stage one of the Cornerstone Living project is the construction of a community centre – The Corner. “We wanted to create this centre
as the first building so the community feels like they have some ownership,” he said. On completion, Cornerstone Living will include about 1000 apartments and terrace houses with a mix of one, two and threebedrooms. As part of the agreement with the Queensland Government, about 135 properties will be earmarked for affordable housing. The first 26 properties are due to be released to the market in February next year.
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New on site training for mines
Near perfect audit score AT a recent external health and safety audit, conducted by client, Origin Energy, Hutchies scored an audit result of 98 per cent. The audit was in relation to the electrical commissioning phase at Origin Condabri and a huge congratulation
goes to the commissioning team at Condabri for a job well done. Thanks to Paul Smith and his team at HSE and hats off to David Hopper for his due diligence during the commissioning phase and the audit.
Scaffold racks up 7000 deliveries Hutchies’ training room at the Bowen Basin Central Facility with (L-R) Warren Erasmus, Chris (George) Raymant, Nick Waters, Malcolm Marcus, Ben Finn and Ben Svensson. HUTCHIES has set up its own training system in the Bowen Basin to train employees for multi-skilled positions in the mining industry. The program to train workers in the region minimises disruption to the work sites and provides an opportunity for employees to up-skill themselves on mine shutdown days and wet days. The theory classes and assessments are held in a purpose-built training room at the Bowen Basin Central Facility (pictured). Hutchies trainer/assessor, Warren Erasmus,
trains staff using a huge range of plant and equipment including excavators, moxies, graders, bobcats and hand tools. The initiative has been welcomed by mining companies which are pushing for contractors to be self-sufficient and utilise direct employees as much as possible. Hutchies provides self-sufficient contracting, including accommodation, labour hire, training and assessment, crane hire and quality civil plant. This mode of activity has emerged as the client preferred form of engagement.
THE Energex Nundah Stage 2A project is the 7,000th job to receive delivery of Hutchies’ scaffold. A barbecue on site will celebrate the milestone for Terry Bowden and his team!
In sympathy We recently lost our beautiful baby daughter, Stevie Belle Studley, at birth. In amongst this devastating tragedy, we have been shown so much kindness, support and generosity from Hutchies, Kev Whitaker and all the guys from the Dysart Crew. It truly is a blessing to work with such a wonderful group of people and the comfort and support you guys have given means the world to us. Thanking you all from the bottom of our broken hearts. – Mark & Simone Studley
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BIGSOUND a big hit Hutchies’ work is continuing on Stockpile 22, a new coal handling facility for the Gladstone Port Corporation at the RG Tanna Coal Terminal in Gladstone. The $5.2 million project includes a 165-metre tunnel.
See Pearl on the horizon
Streamer Bendy, fronted by Erin Swan, performed at the Hutchiessponsored stage at Jamie’s Bar during BIGSOUND Live.
HUTCHIES sponsored a temporary stage at Jamie’s Bar on James St during last month’s BIGSOUND and one of the acts who performed was Streamer Bendy fronted by lead singer, Erin Swan – daughter of Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan. Streamer Bendy is named after Erin’s imaginary childhood friend. BIGSOUND is an initiative of peak industry body QMusic and is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland and Events Queensland. Now in its 11th year, BIGSOUND has a reputation as the best and most relevant music industry event in Australia. The three-day BIGSOUND conference draws top national and international industry talent to Brisbane and the BIGSOUND Live festival this year took place over two nights with 120 artists playing in 12 of Fortitude Valley’s best live music venues and outdoor stages. Scott Hutchinson is on the board of QMusic.
A TOPPING off ceremony at the $70 million Sea Pearl project at Mooloolaba on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast signalled the imminent removal of scaffolding to reveal the district’s latest prime residential development. Hutchies’ team leader, Michael Crocker, said work started in April last year and would be finished this December, ready for tenants to move in next January. He said it had been four years since Mooloolaba had a construction on such a scale. G1 Property’s Simon Guilfoyle said, with 70 per cent sold, he expected Sea Pearl, which will include a mix of L-R: Hutchies’ Jarod Dingle (administrator) and Rob restaurants and specialty Leck (site manager) were happy to see Sea Pearl shops, to sell-out by Easter next year. emerge from its scaffolding.
Salute to John Leak VC HUTCHIES has completed the John Leak War Memorial in Rockhampton, working in tandem with the Council’s parks personnel who completed the landscaping. Stunning mosaic artwork was created by two local artists, Liz Hills and Adrienne Wall. The monument was officially unveiled by Ted Malone, State Member for Mirani, and then Rockhampton Mayor, Cr Brad Carter. Peter Townsend, the grandson of John Leak, also attended the ceremony. After surviving the Gallipoli campaign, Rockhampton’s Private John Leak of the AIF’s 9th Battalion was awarded the Victoria Cross at the age of 24 after an act of great bravery and heroism during the Battle of Pozieres in France in 1916. He died in 1972 at the age of 80.
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Holy Spirit moves on STAGES two and three of the Holy Spirit Hospital in Cairns were officially opened during August. Shown at the ceremony are (from left) Peter Singleton, project manager; Pam Fielding, Holy Spirit director of care and operations; Andrew Masters, Bickerton Masters Architecture; Kevin Mercer, Holy Spirit CEO; Darrin Denman, Hutchies’ site manager; Paul De Jong, Hutchies’ team leader; Bruce Forrester, Bickerton Masters Architecture; Bruce Clarke, Clarke and Prince; and Vicky Johnston, Holy Spirit manager.
Oshen views from Yeppoon
Hutchies’ Greg Quinn on site at the commencement of Oshen with Sandy Murdoch (left) of Concept Living Properties and Ross O’Reilly (right) of O’Reilly’s Real Estate. HUTCHIES has started work on a new luxury apartment complex guaranteed to enjoy stunning ocean views. Built high on a cliff top in the coastal hamlet of Yeppoon, at the southern tip of the Great Barrier Reef, Oshen will have uninterrupted ocean views across to the Keppel Islands. Developed by Concept Living Properties and designed by Brisbane-based DMA Group Architects, Oshen will offer a mix of one, two (some with dual key occupancy) and three-bedroom apartments as well as conference and business facilities and onsite management.
Old rocker keeps rollin’ along
THE replica of the iconic 1952 FX Holden driven on the streets of Brisbane for decades by “Rock ‘n’ Roll” George Kiprios, of West End, made its debut public appearance at the 13th GreazeFest Kustom Kulture Festival at Rocklea Showgrounds in August . George’s original 1952 FX Holden Hutchies’ replica of Rock ’n’ Roll George’s chick magnet still was purchased by has pulling power. Hutchies and is now public showcase of the panied by enthusiasts on display at the driving pre-1970 vehicles. Queensland Museum as restored vehicle. The replica led the inaugGeorge died in 2009, part of Brisbane’s contemural Rock ‘n’ Roll George aged 82, after becoming a porary cultural history. Hutchies had a replica Memorial Cruise which Brisbane icon, driving his made which is available went from Rocklea Show- whitewall-tyred Holden for charity events and grounds to the Royal Mail around the inner city for GreazeFest was the first Hotel at Goodna, accom- almost four decades.
Cranes soar over Townsville Australia Business Arts Foundation
HUTCHIES has taken centre stage in Townsville with two large CBD sites dominated by Hutchies’ cranes. One site is for Verde and is a $46M, 12-storey commercial building to a 5-star Green Star Rating. The other is for Ergon Energy and Laurence Lancini and is a $32M, 9-storey commercial building also with a 5-star Green Star Rating.
QUEENSLAND Music Network (QMusic) and Virgin Australia are the winners of the recent Australia Business Arts Foundation (Queensland) Partnering Award sponsored by Hutchies. The award celebrates best practice relationships among the arts, business and donors throughout the state and the event showcases successful enterprises to an audience from the arts, business and philanthropy.
Shown at the award presentation are (from left) Scott Hutchinson AbaF Councillor representing QMusic; Bill Grant, AbaF Chairman, Brisbane Airport Corporation; and Virgin Australia; Craig Spann. (PHOTO: Sarah Keayes)
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THE outstanding performance of Hutchies’ team members throughout Queensland has been recognised in regional ceremonies for Master Builders Awards in Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and North Queensland. Awards received by Hutchies are: MASTER BUILDERS AWARDS TOOWOOMBA:
• Apprentice of the Year – Jake Jones • Apprentice Employer of the Year • Trade Contractor Award Carpentry, Joinery, Shopfitting and Cabinet Making – Toowoomba Modular Production Facility • Sporting and Community Service Facilities up to $5M – St Barts Church • Retail Facilities up to $5M – Wilsonton Shopping Centre I WRITE this letter to offer my esteem, gratitude and congratulations to Hutchinson Builders for the professional manner in which they went about constructing our BER project. We believe we have the ‘Rolls Royce’ of heated therapy swimming pools in all of Queensland. The pool has enhanced significantly the programs we offer at the school but has also provided richer life opportunities for our students. It is a beautiful, functional building that the school is very happy to showcase. It is also noteworthy to acknowledge the manner in which you managed your team. At all times I found your team to be approachable and very considerate and agreeable. We had a number of inevitable glitches which were handled promptly with positive outcomes for all involved. I was quite impressed with the skilful manner in which communications between all parties took place. I would like to mention in particular Adam Francis, site foreman, who ensured the project was successful and completed slightly ahead of time. Adam paid particular attention to detail to guarantee the pool met our requirements exactly. He appeared to take the project and our school on board as a personal mission. He made us feel important and he always valued our suggestions no matter how small or ridiculous they were. He ensured that our students were safe whilst the project was in progress. I think he may have succumbed to making sure that our students received something ‘special’ and that we
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Hutchies’ Toowoomba team delivered an outstanding result at the regional Master Builders Awards winning in 10 categories.
Performance recognition in Master Builders Awards • Refurbishment/Renovation over $5M – Toowoomba Base Hospital • Retail Facilities over $5M – Coles Wilsonton • Industrial Building up to $5M – 7SD Extension • Industrial Building over $5M – QGC Miles Supply Base
• Innovation in Workplace Health and Safety (Commercial) MASTER BUILDERS AWARDS GOLD COAST:
• Health and Education Facilities over $20M – Victoria Towers MASTER BUILDERS AWARDS SUNSHINE COAST:
• Sporting and Community
Warmest regards, Sheina Treuel Principal Mackay District Special School
••• MY wife and I were fortunate enough to join the Hutchinson extended family at the RNA Centenary celebrations on behalf of my employer – Finlayson’s. The two families have a lot in common – both being Queensland owned family businesses for over 100 years (Finlayson’s was established in 1875). We thoroughly enjoyed the night, thank you. A nice little twist to the night came when I was reading The Telegraph from July 6, 1912 the next day. The hardwood sawmill Finlayson’s now own at Linville,
MASTER BUILDERS AWARDS NORTH QUEENSLAND:
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Accommodation) up to $5M – Bank West • Innovation in Workplace Health and Safety (Commercial) Health & Education Facilities $5M to $20M – Royal Flying Doctor Service, Mt Isa • Sporting and Community Service Facilities $5M to $20M – PCYC, Bowen. Again, warmest congratulations and very best wishes for the next 100 years!
FEEDBACK became more than just another client. In fact he joined us to celebrate the pool’s opening. Please pass on our thanks to all the contractors involved as well. We got to know a few of the men on first name basis. I guess in a sense the project team became part of the special school family for a period of time. Thank you once again in providing a valuable quality asset to the school that will be purposeful for many years to come. You have been able to support us in being able to make a significant difference to the lives of children who face many adversities. It has been a pleasure working with Hutchinson Builders.
Centres Category $5M to $20M – Quad Park Project
Sincerely, Martin Albrecht AC
in the Brisbane Valley, was in the tenders section for sale. It’s a small world. Andrew Turner Business Development Manager Finlayson Timber and Hardware
••• AS A Brisbane radio identity for the last fifty plus years, I want you to accept my congratulations for doing what you have to perpetuate the memory of a Brisbane figure who never wanted to be a celebrity, but was, just the same. During the last five years of my “Brisbane I Love it” segments on 4KQ, I highlighted Rock ’n’ Roll George several times. I attended his funeral (and) I think I was the only radio bod there. To see what you have done to ‘keep the legend of George’ alive makes me feel proud to have been part of the Rock ‘n’ Roll George era. Well Done Scott. With Kind Regards, John R Knox
••• WARMEST congratulations and Happy 100th birthday to you (Greg Quinn), Jack and Scott and the remarkable organisation currently entrusted to your collective stewardship. Hutchies have indeed created a monumental legacy over the past century. The footprint you have created is unequalled. The DNA of your organisation is worthy of the pride and loyalty which is evident at every level in your company.
••• HELLO from Toronto, Canada. This is for Scott. I just watched you on Undercover Boss and it was great! Just wanted to tell you that. Have a great day, Kevin Falconer
••• CONSIDERING my initial contact with you was only yesterday afternoon, I wanted to let you know that three of your team (Scott, Dave and Terry) appeared today to attend to the problem. I was impressed by their attention and effort to identify the problem and provide a solution. I wanted to acknowledge their professional approach to you and believe Hutchinson’s business is in good hands on the Sunshine Coast with this team working for the company. Cheers M.F.Woodhead
••• CONGRATULATIONS on the well deserved award (MBA Awards Quad Park). In my opinion this great project was only possible through the vision of what could be created and the expertise in its delivery by the Hutchies and Argo team. I can only hope that all projects would go as smoothly, on time and budget as this one did. Kind regards, Adam Britton, Project Coordinator Business and Major Project Services/ Infrastructure Services, Sunshine Coast Regional Council
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Indigenous student builders graduate THE Gold Coast School of Construction at Yatala – Hutchies’ own registered training organisation – recently graduated its first group of indigenous students from its Toowoomba campus. The 12-week program is funded by Construction Skills Queensland and is a joint venture with QGC to provide indigenous workers with a chance to gain a start in the construction industry, particularly in the Surat Basin. Hutchies’ training manager, Alan Waldron, said students
had a unique opportunity to be immersed in Toowoomba modular operations while gaining formal training in a Certificate I in Construction, Green Skills, personal development and career planning. “That is something that the Gold Coast School of Construction can do only by being a part of Hutchies,” he said. Of the students who graduated, 70 per cent achieved fulltime employment in the local construction industry and can
look forward to a promising career due to the skills developed in the program. The program is about to have its second intake and is looking for further potential indigenous and non-indigenous students for other intakes every six weeks. Anyone who is interested, or knows of anyone who has left school and has a passion to be in the construction industry, should go to the school’s website at http://goldcoastsc.com.au/ trade-start-program-toowoomba/
Indigenous Trade Start graduate, Kane Edwards, is congratulated by his teacher Brett Lunney.
Inaugural national awards for apprentices and cadets HUTCHIES’ first national Apprentice and Cadet of the Year Awards were held in Brisbane with nominations from teams across Australia. The winners were announced to an enthusiastic audience including Assistant Minister for Technical and Further Education, Mrs Saxon Rice, team members, apprentices, cadets, parents, friends and Board members. The theme of the awards – 100 Years of Building Future Leaders – was apt for Hutchies’ centenary year, given that 70 per cent of the company’s apprentices and cadets go on to become its future leaders. Chairman Scott Hutchinson thanked the teams and the mentors who submitted the nominations for their top apprentices and cadets. “It was inspiring to read
on the challenges of the future. Prizes for the awards were kindly donated by Trade Tools Direct and Oaks Hotels and Resorts. The winners were: CADET OF THE YEAR AWARD
Marcus Hoddinott (Barry Butterworth Team) APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Award winners are (from left) Marcus Hoddinott, Matt Hanna, Brock Gowland, Jack Rogan-Clarke, Jack Keily and Murray Emmerson. their stories and to hear interviews with the shortlisted nominees and their mentors,” said Scott. “It reinforces that the strength of our workforce development strategy continues to be based on the willingness of our teams and site-based mentors to give our young future leaders a go and nurture their development in concert with tireless
support from the members of the workforce development team. “That same ethos was recognised by the national judges when Hutchies won Employer of the Year at the Australian Training Awards last year.” Hutchies has more than 110 apprentices, 40 cadets and 30 future leaders working in teams from Cairns to Tasmania
and from the east coast across to West Australia, which is a demonstration of Hutchies’ commitment to develop a future workforce from within its own ranks. Scott said the Workforce Development Program that had been developed over the past few years was seen by the Board as critical to ensure Hutchies would have the ability to take
Jack Rogan-Clarke (Paul Hart Team) FUTURE LEADER AWARD
Matt Hanna (John Berlese Team) APPRENTICE ENCOURAGEMENT AWARDS
Brock Gowland (Rob Weymouth Team)
Jack Keily (Barry Butterworth Team)
Will Butchard (Michael Crocker Team)
Chris Michaliades (Michael Stojkovic Team) CADET ENCOURAGEMENT AWARD
Murray Emmerson (Paul Hart Team)
Bronco motivational talk on life skills
MEMBERS of Hutchies’ Gold Coast School of Construction at Yatala received a special lesson from Brisbane Bronco, Peter Wallace, (pictured front row, third from right) when he visited the site recently. Peter delivered a motivational talk as part of the program to develop trade and life skills for students at the school.
Chris Michaliades proudly shows off his prizes for Apprentice Encouragement Award.
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Success riding on Maroochydore SPEAKING at Hutchies’ centenary celebrations at the Mooloolaba Surf Club in September, Hutchies’ Team Leader for the Maroochydore region, Michael Crocker, assured Hutchies’ team members, partners, current and future clients, sub-contractors, consultants and suppliers that the organisation was well positioned to benefit from new construction activity on the Sunshine Coast. “At state and local government level there is a fresh way of thinking to encourage business expansion and employment opportunities,” said Mick. “In particular, there is growing recognition of the need to work together to stimulate private sector investment in our region. “These are all positive signs for the future and with your continuing support I am sure Hutchinson Builders will celebrate many more milestones here on the Sunshine Coast.” Maroochydore is one of the newer Hutchies’ teams, starting in October 2006. Mick recalled meetings over cups of coffee with Greg Quinn on the Mooloolaba esplanade, with the conversation centred on how they could establish a presence and grow Hutchies on the Sunshine Coast. Hutchies opened its first office in the lounge room of Mick’s Mountain Creek home and, not long after, undertook its first project – the refurbishment of Coles Nambour. Since then, Hutchies has grown from
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three locally based employees to more than 30 and it has moved from Mick’s lounge room to the Brisbane Road office in December 2006 and then to its current highly visible location in Beach Road, Maroochydore. Mick said that, along the way, Hutchies had successfully completed more than $150 million worth of projects with a diverse range of work type. “Having the capacity to win such a variety of projects is one of the great strengths of the Hutchies’ Maroochydore team,” said Mick. “It has taken a lot of hard work by many people to get to where we are today. “However, despite the current economic climate, I am very proud to say that through the commitment of my team and support of many people in this room tonight we have risen to the challenge and delivered consistent growth ... and I believe there is more to come.” The Maroochydore team has helped its younger workforce by developing their careers through apprenticeships and in a short time has employed eight apprentices. “I am pleased to say that a number of these apprentices are still with my team now as qualified tradesmen and I am very proud to say they will one day be great leaders of the future Hutchies’ team here on the Sunshine Coast.” Mick said Hutchies had a very strong local community involvement and thanked his team for its volunteer work with local charities.
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Noosa v “High profile projects such as the Noosa Heads Surf Club, Noosa North Shore Resort and the a w a rd - w i n n i n g Quad Park Stadium are but a few,” said Michael. “The Noosa office continues to seek out work and keep our people busy which is challenging in the current economic circumstances.
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vibrant and vital “We have embraced the geographical expansion of our business largely due to team members’ willingness to travel.” Michael gave a special thanks to the Noosa team. “I have welcomed your support in my new role and look forward to the challenges that lie ahead,” he said.
“Standing next to each Noosa team member is a wife, husband, partner, son, daughter or friend to whom I also give our thanks, as our team wouldn’t function without your continued and valuable support, your patience for long hours worked and your tolerance for extended periods away from home.” Michael also offered Hutchies’ thanks to previous, current and new clients, consultants, tradespeople and suppliers for their continued support.
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ERNEST HENRY MINE Job Value: $6.2M Job Description: Underground de-watering mid-shaft civil works. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brett Wells Brendan Gigante Leanne McCaffrey Paul Wachtel Martin Laurin David Ward Xstrata Copper
CAVAL RIDGE PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS Job Value: $19M Job Description: Construction and installation of eight administration and operation modular buildings. Modules will be constructed at the Yatala Yard and delivered to the Caval Ridge Mine Site for installation and commissioning. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart/Russell Fryer Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Anthony Stevens/Ross Hankin Hutchies’ Administrator (Onsite): Sebastian Curtis/Ben Jones/Nathan Webber Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Dan Staples Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Daniel Vickery Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Nick Gubbin/Michael Crossin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Heise Architecture Structural Engineering Consult:. ADG Engineers Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . DMA Engineers Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BM Alliance Coal Operations
HOBART PRIVATE HOSPITAL RECEPTION Job Value: $39,455 Job Description: Project involves the internal refurbishment of the reception and foyer area of the Hobart Private Hospital. With the brief to create a more contemporary hotel feel, Hutchies developed multiple colour schemes that complemented Healthscope’s new corporate ID and assisted the hospital with their final selection. Scope of works includes new joinery, flooring, paint, lighting and signage. The reception will remain operational while the work is being carried out requiring considerate programming to achieve minimal disruption to staff, patients and visitors. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Mick Connolly Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael White
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FRESHNEY HOUSE Job Value: $80,000 Job Description: This is a refurbishment at the Toowoomba Base Hospital on a heritagelisted building, Freshney House. After years of alterations and additions and some neglect, Hutchies brought it back to its former glory with a modern twist. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Craig Gooderham Geoff Wilkes Danny Charlesworth QLD Health
CHINCHILLA QGC OFFICE FIT-OUT Job Value: $400,000 Job Description: Tenancy fit-out for QGC including work stations, meeting rooms and toilets. This fit-out is so QGC can showcase to the public. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Craig Gooderham Murray Farrell Jono Kings Danny Charlesworth Donovah Hill QGC
HARVEY NORMAN EMERALD Job Value: $6.2M Job Description: Construction of a bulky goods warehouse and retail tenancy. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:.
Robert Weymouth Tim Colthup Jono Kings Upul Udayajeewa Donaldson Worrad Henry & Hymas
Renewal works to the Altona Meadows Coles Supermarket aimed at incr Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Henry & Hymas Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . John Trumpmanis Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harvey Norman
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Job Value: $1.25M Job Description: Project is a design and construct for supply only of two high voltage switch rooms, four low voltage switch rooms and two control rooms, with the installation done by client.
Job Value: $8.4M Job Description: Job involved the design and construct of an extension to the current camp. Extensions included 50 standard accommodation modules (four-bedrooms, some VIP and PWD), four laundries, linen store, office, kitchen, toilet block and undercover walkways. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:.
Robert Weymouth Keenan Wolski Paul Bowe Bevan Austin Vebasis Form Structural Engineers/RMA Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Flanagan Consulting Group Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Morris Corporation
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies ‘Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Keenan Wolski Danny Charlesworth Struxi Wade Design Engineers Ashburner Francis Evolution Mining
TOOWOOMBA WASTE WATER Job Value: $500,000 Job Description: Tilt-up concrete panel pump sheds for Toowoomba Regional Council waste water facility. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Tim Colthup Geoff Kampf Upul Udayajeewa Aecom & MWH Monadelphous – Transfield JV
HIGHFIELDS WOOLWORTHS Job Value: $2.2M Job Description: Project comprised an extension of the existing Woolworths Shopping Centre. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Tim Colthup Chris Luhrs Upul Udayajeewa Thomson Adsett RMA RMA DMA Professional Engineers Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lauder
COLES ALTONA MEADOWS Job Value: $920,000 Job Description: This renewal of an existing supermarket in Altona Meadows, Victoria, is part of a nation-wide roll-out of Coles Supermarkets. The renewal design strategy focuses on ‘live service’, where deli, bakery and meat preparation areas are opened up to the selling areas for increased customer interaction and a market-like environment. The scope includes the full refurbishment of selling area, bakery, deli, butcher and team amenities.
Hutchies is carrying out civil works at the Ernest Henry Mine with most of it two kilometres below the surface.
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Mick Connolly Michael White Danica Taylor Cameron Lea Mick Connolly
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COLES REFURBISHMENTS, GOLD COAST Job Value: $1.25M Job Description: These refurbishment projects consisted of the internal fit-out of Coles Benowa, Burleigh Waters, Ormeau, Southport and Upper Coomera stores over six weeks. All works were conducted between the hours of 9pm and 6am and included the construction of new bulkheads over existing produce and bakery units, the installation of new entry roller doors, an internal repaint of each store, new stainless steel benches and angles, the replacement of redundant vinyl floor tiles, installation of new kitchenettes to team rooms, ceramic wall tiling, lighting works and hydraulic works.
reasing customer interaction and achieving a market-like environment. Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . I2C Design & Management Structural Engineering Consult:. Pat Baygar & Associates Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Coles in-house Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . ATG Consultants Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coles Supermarkets Australia
COLES ELTHAM Job Value: $1.25M Job Description: The refurbishment of an existing Coles supermarket in Eltham, Victoria, will involve major remodelling of the bakery and deli areas as well as refurbishment of the selling areas and team amenities. The intention of the remodelling is to visually integrate the produce preparation areas with the selling floor. The integration encourages a fresh market-like feel within the conventional supermarket. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Michael White Danica Taylor Phil Hiscox Mick Connolly Coles in-house Coles Supermarkets Australia
COLES K-MART SUNNYBANK Job Value: $8M Job Description: A conversion of the existing Pick ‘n’ Pay at Sunnybank Hills into separate Coles and K-Mart stores. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Mechanical Consultant:. . . . . . . Fire Consultant:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Rob Diamond Alistair Pillay Shane Tyson Pat Doughan Lawrence Versace TRG DEQ MRP Turner & Townsend WSP WSP WSP Coles
Mechanical Consultant:. . . . . . . MechCheck Fire Consultant:. . . . . . . . . . . . . Omnii Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coles
COLES BURNIE Job Value: $200,000 Job Description: This renewal of an existing Coles supermarket in regional Tasmania incorporated new finishes throughout the selling areas and staff amenities. Works to the selling area were undertaken during the night to minimise the impact of the building works to daily trade. In the first week post-renewal, this supermarket recorded an amazing 20 per cent increase in sales. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Mick Connolly Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Michael White Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Danica Taylor Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Phil Hiscox Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Mick Connolly Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Coles in-house Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coles Supermarkets Australia
COLES REFURBISHMENT, SURFERS PARADISE Job Value: $470,000 Job Description: This refurbishment project consisted of the internal fit-out of the Surfers Paradise Coles store over three weeks. All works were conducted between the hours of 10pm and 5am and included the construction of new bulkheads over existing produce units and island deli, the demolition and rebuild of the deli plinth, the replacement of all deli cases, an internal repaint of the store, new stainless steel benches and angles, the replacement of redundant vinyl floor tiles, installation of a new kitchenette to team room, ceramic wall tiling, installation of new lighting to produce and bakery areas and hydraulic works. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Rob Yates Murray Emmerson Peter Jedrisko Steve Kourevelis Turner & Townsend
Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Rob Yates Murray Emmerson Glen Winters Steve Kourevelis Turner & Townsend
CHINCHILLA OPERATIONS & PRODUCTION SUPPORT CENTRE Job Value: $15.5M Job Description: Project is the construction of a two-storey operations centre for QGC. The building is 1400m2 with block construction and Colorbond and exotic cladding. Full carpark and landscaping works are included. The building consists of significant electrical, data and mechanical works. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Rob Weymouth Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Peter Lee Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Ben Adams & Warren Suley Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Murray Farrell Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Peter Teege Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Bevan Austin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernard Ryan Associates Structural Engineering Consult:. Worley Parsons Civil Engineering Consulting:. . . Worley Parsons Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Worley Parsons Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . QGC
QGC GLADSTONE SUPPLY BASE Job Value: $4M Job Description: Project is the design and construction of a 2000m2 industrial supply base shed plus associated concrete hardstand. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Foreman:. . . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Jason Williams Bob Tedford Gary Turner Len Ward B Austin Struxi Design RMA RMA QGC
COLES K-MART ASPLEY Job Value: $10M Job Description: A conversion of the existing Pick ‘n’ Pay at Aspley into separate Coles and K-Mart stores. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Hydraulic Consultant: . . . . . . . . Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Rob Diamond Greg Birnie Rob Gee Gerard Beauchamp Lawrence Versace TRG DEQ MRP Turner & Townsend DMA
Artist’s impression of the new Infiniti car showroom in Brisbane.
CAVAL RIDGE MINE PROJECT: PEAK DOWNS SITE PREPARATION WORKS Job Value: $11M Job Description: Job comprises the set-up of temporary site offices, installation of water and electrical service trenches, light vehicle roads, sewerage network installation, stormwater network installation and construction of a laydown yard. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies ‘Project Manager: . . . . Jason Marsden Hutchies’ Administrator(s): . . . . Brendon Cuddon (Lead), David Mascia, Michael Osmond, Gemma Bruce Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Steve Simmonds, Tui Gilbert Hutchies’ Supervisor(s): . . . . . . Jason Shelley, Troy Riesenweber, Sonny Siemer, Steve Emmerton, Danny Gillies Structural Engineering Consult:. Casa Engineering, RPA Engineering: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Ng, Eoin Ryan, Johnathan Loh Electrical Subcontractor: . . . . . . Applied Electro Systems, HSI Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bechtel / BMA (Owner) Construction Manager: . . . . . . . Chris Stevenson Scheduler: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fadik Farvid HSE: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Shipway, Kerri Donovan, Shane Hanna Survey: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Fyfield, Lachlan Massie
AVIS CAR RENTAL FACILITY Job Value: $8.9M Job Description: Project consists of car maintenance and wash facilities along with a new administration building. Hutchies ‘Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies ‘Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Alex Sydel Brett Smith Scott Macgregor Grant Delaney Architectus Wood & Grieve Avis
CLIFFORD GARDENS AMENITIES Job Value: $500,000 Job Description: Construction of a new amenities building to an existing shopping centre Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Hutchies ‘Cost Planner: . . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Robert Weymouth Craig Gooderham Dan Huth Chandana Kuruppu Buchan Group Kehoe Myers ADG Colonial First State
JAMES ST, FORTITUDE VALLEY INFINITI SHOWROOM Job Value: $1.54M Job Description: This project is an extension and complete internal and external refurbishment of an existing car showroom in Fortitude Valley. The new ‘Infiniti’ car showroom will be one of only three in Australia, with the other two being built concurrently in Sydney and Melbourne. The works include a complete strip out and partial demolition of the existing showroom, small extension to the rear service area, new FC and alpolic façade, artistic curtain wall glazing system and a complete internal fit out. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Russell Fryer Jamie Washington Tom Quinn Alex Avetisoff Simon McGilvray McKerrell Architects DEQ WEBB Australia Associated Finance
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MEMBERS of the Open Ladies Australian Super 6’s and World Cup 7’s netball teams showed a flash of brilliance during the recent 2012 Open World Cup, which hosted teams from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and England. They finished first in both 6’s and 7’s competition, with Hutchies’ cadet, Alicia Hill, being named Player of the Grand Final for the 6’s.
Righto, guys! This is as close as most of you will get to the Grotto in the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles. For those who may visit, fear not, the anonymous wearer of the Hutchies’ Budgies is only a visitor and not a permanent feature.
DARRYL, Harrison and Benjamin Morris shared some quality time in their Hutchies’ Undies during a holiday on Stradbroke Island where they also enjoyed family fun with mum, Kim, whale watching, fishing and beach driving.
Hutchies’ Samantha Fisher and Lauren Hughes had a Bali high with friends during a recent holiday in their Hutchies’ Undies. The girls are shown sort of line dancing at their island villa, Seminyak Bali. LEFT: Site manager, David Patterson, and his Hutchies’ crew add a colourful new dimension to the West Australian skyline during construction of FMG’s 1500-man camp at the Solomon Mine in the Pilbara.
Ardent Undies wearer, John Mason, was an Amazon sight on a recent river cruise in Ecuador.
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Gangsters and High Rollers HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba gang dressed for the occasion as Gangsters and High Rollers at the Social Club’s Casino Night at Picnic Point Restaurant which delivered winnings and a lot of fun. Eliza Wilkie won best dressed female and Andrew Douglas won best dressed male, but it was difficult to pick winners from the magnificent line-up of talent.
Hair today gone tomorrow GAIL Rodda, Hutchies’ site administration at Daunia, was a willing participant in the Dry July Shave challenge to raise funds for charity. Wes McCulloch was the lucky winner of the raffle to do the honours, with the support of the Whittens and G&S boys. Gail said 6.30am in Daunia was chilly – especially when her ears were used to being covered by hair and the deal was she wouldn’t wear a beanie for the first day. Thumbs up to Wes for his creativity (Whittens’ steel fixers are men of many talents) and a big thanks to everyone who participated in or donated to Dry July 2012.
Gail, before (left) and after (above), the shave by Wes McCulloch.
Happy 100th Birthday for Jean JEAN Hamilton, wife of George Hamilton, turned 100 recently. George started with Hutchies in the 1920s as an apprentice and retired in 1980. Prior to 1965, George was the company’s only construction manager. Jack Hutchinson said George Hamilton was a loyal employee and was always prepared to do anything that was asked of him. “We have had some dedicated company members in our time but
none more than George,” Jack said. “He was in a class of his own, solving problems on site, particularly those involving lifting and hoisting when cranes were not available. “He could lift almost anything with pulleys and ropes and a couple of labourers. “George had a great influence on the company for many, many years as much as anyone before or since,” Jack said. “We send our very best wishes to his wife, Jean, on her 100 years.”
HATCHED Big welcome to Brock MELANIE Longland and husband, Lee, recently welcomed baby boy, Brock Christopher Longland, into the world. Mum and Brock are doing well. Lee is still recovering!
HUTCHIES’ centenary memorabilia is finding its way into the hands of all kinds of people, including those of three-year-old Lauren Bryce – granddaughter of Australia’s Governor-General, Quentin Bryce. Lauren’s Dad, Jack Bryce, of Jack Bryce Urban Design, recently congratulated Hutchies on its 100th birthday Ekka-style celebrations in Brisbane and described it as a magnificent event. “I talked to a number of people during the evening and the general commentary was that no other firm could even contemplate hosting such an event let alone do it so well,” he said. “What made it possible, we agreed, was the style of leadership as well as the depth of support for the firm from staff to suppliers and consultants. “No other constructor could
build, manage and maintain this support and the proof was in the attendance, energy and friendliness of the event. Here’s to the next 100 years.”
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Our team up to the challenge
Moranbah Fashion on the Turf A CHEEKY pair of Hutchies’ boys, dressed in Budgies and hard hats, Patrick McCarthy (left) and Wade Allen fronted up for Fashions on the Turf at the Moranbah Race Day sponsored by Hutchies. More than 100 Hutchies’ members attended the race day which, for the first time, featured a VIP fashion marquee. Fashion finalists shared high tea and champagne with VIPs as well as $3000 in prizes in categories of Best Dressed Men, Classic Ladies and Innovative Ladies. Lillian Mac, Zootown and West End Fashion were the local business/sponsors and co-judges.
Hutchies’ team at the Rinnai Fishing Challenge (from left) Dean White, Jack Keily, Shaun Spooner and Dave Barker. HUTCHIES entered a team of four into the recent 10th annual Rinnai Straddle Fishing Challenge held at Flinders Beach on North Stradbroke Island. Despite stiff competition from almost 200 competitors from the building, plumbing and gas fitting industry, Hutchies won a number of fish categories and took out first place for the overall winner’s trophy.
Hutchies claimed prizes for largest flathead and second largest flathead; first, second and third for swallowtail dart; and third for tailor. With a combined fish total, Hutchies took out the overall winners trophy for the weekend. Thanks to Rinnai and Capalaba Amateur Fishing Club for a great event.
Treat for Toowoomba team HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba Rugby League A Grade team recently attended the Central Division 47th Battalion Carnival in Bundaberg, defeating Gladstone 26-0 in the final. The squad played five games in two days, losing the first game to the host team, Bundaberg, but turning around to defeat Sunshine Coast, South West Country and Rockhampton on the way to the final. Hutchies is a major sponsor of the TRL with the local competition comprised of four Toowoomba city teams, as well as teams from Oakey, Dalby, Gatton, Warwick, Goondiwindi, Pittsworth and Allora/ Clifton.
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Racing to the top on Sydney’s north shore THE race is on to see which will be the tallest tower on Sydney’s north shore. Currently Hutchies is working on three skyscrapers in the heart of Chatswood’s CBD and one of these is tipped to be the main contender. The three towers will be known collectively as Metro Residences and will consist of the 31-storey Metro View, the 42-storey Metro Spire and 46-storey Metro Grand. The $215 million project being built on an existing five-level podium over the Chatswood railway station – will reshape the city skyline. Metro’s three residential towers will contain 553 residential apartments in penthouses and three, two and onebedroom apartments. It is Hutchies’ biggest single project ever. Paul Marshall, from Galileo, said he suspected that Metro Grand even-
tually would emerge as the North Shore’s tallest tower. “The Optus tower in North Sydney might be slightly taller, but we are building on the raised site over the railway station,” said Mr Marshall. “It is high already, so we’ll have a good head start.” Metro Residences is planned for completion in 2015. Willoughby Mayor Pat Reilly said the Metro project was one of several that would transform Chatswood. “Completion of the Metro towers and other projects in progress will total an investment of around $1 billion in the Chatswood CBD,” he said. “Chatswood is becoming the cultural, entertainment and business hub of the region.” Mayor Reilly said the Metro retail arm would create a more active area, adding vitality and security to the Chatswood Transport Interchange.
RIGHT: Hutchies on site at Chatswood in Sydney.
The party’s over (almost)
AFTER a hectic year of partying and a whistle stop tour of almost 20 party venues around the country, Hutchies’ centenary celebrations are drawing to a close. But when the celebrations are over, they will not be forgotten. Jack and Scott thanked all Hutchies’ team members who went out of their way
Three towers are emerging from above the Chatswood Transport Interchange and one is tipped to be the north shore’s highest.
to make the year possible and memorable. “It was a great occasion to celebrate, but more importantly, it was an opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones,” they said. “We appreciate everyone for participating in this special Hutchies’ event. “Thankyou for a year to remember.”
Tasmania, Victoria & Western Australian 100th Celebration photos – Pages 6 to 11
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Lively dance hall steps ALEX Brough, a Hutchies’ third year apprentice in 1953, shows how roofing was done in the building game 60 years ago. At that time, Alex was working on the Goondiwindi school and dance hall, with a school room downstairs and the dance hall upstairs. Alex and his wife, Eileen, attended Hutchies’ centenary celebrations in Hobart in October and brought the photos along for a trip down memory lane with the Hutchies’ team.
Outback village completed
THIS year has been a big one for Hutchies. Not only have we been engrossed in centenary celebrations around Australia but concurrently we have presided over a record $1.2B book of work throughout the year. While enjoyable, it’s been a tough year with subdued demand in the private sector, almost nothing flowing through the public sector and a rapidly declining resource sector. I genuinely believe Hutchies’ unique team structure, geographical footprint around Australia and capacity to operate in every segment of the market place – big or small is the secret formula. Hutchies’ strong balance sheet no doubt helps. The combination of a tough economic environment, a pretty volatile industrial relations climate and fiercely competitive market with no real sign of positive change on the horizon has resulted in Hutchies resetting its strategy for the next couple of years. We intend to consolidate our operations in its current form, try to maintain volumes and simply focus on improving performance across the board. Protecting our people and their families remains a constant challenge, however we continue to pursue opportunities wherever they may. Our large inhouse training opera-
Managing Director tions remain a priority as does our ESD team. Our cranes, hoists and scaffold operations are all in full demand despite general activity levels trending downwards. Hutchies currently has 158 projects underway and we continue to secure good projects. Recent wins include: • Bank of Queensland’s new headquarters at Newstead • New “Masters” centres in Mackay and Bathurst • Isle of Capri Commercial Centre on the Gold Coast • Pacnet Data Centre in Sydney • Grosvenor Mine Camp in the Bowen Basin • Box Hill Apartments in Melbourne, and • 72 residential buildings in the Bowen Basin. Along with the above, there is a wide range of other projects around Australia. Work is still available however – we simply have to work harder for it – and for more than 100 years Hutchies has proven to be up to the challenge.
– Greg Quinn, Managing Director
New life for old beach pavilion
HUTCHIES recently completed a $50 million, 400-person modular built accommodation village south of Miles for APLNG. The project brought the total number of bedrooms produced by Hutchies in Toowoomba to more than 1800. Hutchies has invested heavily in the expansion of Toowoomba’s modular facility to meet the demands of the resource sector. Demand for Hutchies’ product necessitated the expansion onto a second six
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hectare facility at Charlton in Toowoomba. The manufacturing facilities have become a vital piece of infrastructure for the region, directly employing more than 260 local tradespeople, as well as sourcing services and products from local suppliers. Hutchies also continues to deliver buildings from its modular facilities to QGC and mining companies in the Bowen Basin and is proud to be part of the Toowoomba community. – The Urban Developer
GOLD Coast Mayor, Cr Tom Tate, and Federal Member for Moncrieff, Steven Ciobo MP, shared the honours at the recent official opening of the Main Beach Pavilion on the Gold Coast. Hutchies carried out the $1.8 million refurbishment of the heritage-listed Main Beach landmark. Designed by early Brisbane architects, Hall and Phillips, in a Spanish Mission
style, the Main Beach facility was first opened in 1934. It and its sister pavilion at Southport were the first public bathing facilities to be built on the Gold Coast. When first opened, the two facilities offered an unprecedented level of comfort and privacy for the bathing public. The refurbished pavilion is user friendly with a beach cafe, public toilets and change rooms.
Shown at the official opening are (at rear, from L-R) Russell Fryer, Ken Blessing, Keith Rigby, Tom Tate, Steve Ciobo, Steve Condren, Craig Cornish, Yasantha Weerasuriya and (front, L-R) Eamon Cornish and Kurt Peele.
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Christmas cheer at Boag’s Brewery
Site manager, Gordon Manson, on site at his dream job at Boag’s Brewery in Launceston.
ONE of the Hutchies’ teams in Tasmania is over the moon with its new job to undertake a major upgrade at the Boag’s Brewery in Launceston due to be finished for Christmas. The $350,000 upgrade involves demolition and re-roofing of the Cellar Six area, with significant new structural steel works
and access platforms to new tanks. The 14-week project is due for completion just before Christmas. As an indication of the good builder/client relationship, Hutchies’ project manager, Joe O’Byrne, thanked Boag’s Scott Lister for kindly donating 20 cartons of Boag’s beer to Hutchies’ 100 year celebration in Hobart.
Matt graduates with diploma
A breakfast of champions HUTCHIES’ Chatswood site recently hosted a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to champion the cause of the Breast Cancer Foundation. Never before has a construction site looked so good in pink.
Thanks goes to those who supported the event with more than $3,000 raised for the Breast Cancer Foundation. Kevin Hopping did a terrific job in organising the breakfast.
HUTCHIES’ Matt Hanna recently graduated from the Queensland Master Builder Leaders in Construction course and received his Diploma in Management. Hutchies’ Dave Warner said the course was developed by QMBA in association with Hutchies’ workforce development team to take foremen/site managers to the next level of project manager. Dave said the course was needed in the industry as there was a reasonable gap between the two levels. The course had participants from all major builders in similar levels. “This course was developed professionally by both parties and run in a way that is educational and beneficial to all those who participate,” said Dave.
Angie Hanna, Matt Hanna and Alan Waldron at the graduation ceremony for Queensland Master Builder Leaders in Construction course. “To my knowledge, this is the first course to be run with participants requiring a ‘mentor’ to assist and support them throughout the event and this has been
beneficial to the students. “And it will be beneficial to Hutchies to have the right people put through this course in moving forward to the future.”
Raising an Ipswich icon – and funds for charity HUTCHIES is working on an urban renewal project in Ipswich and raising funds for prostate cancer at the same time. The billion dollar Icon Ipswich project in the CBD is considered the city’s greatest urban renewal asset. After 10 months of building works on the Leighton Properties and Ipswich City Properties joint venture site, on the corner of Brisbane and Bell Streets, Tower One has merged. While working on the project, Hutchies’ team also worked on their facial hair to participate in Movember for cancer research. Andrew Borger, national head of commercial at Leighton Properties, said construction was progressing well on the nine-storey tower. “Icon Ipswich recently reached a
major milestone with the first office level rising from the foundations,” he said. “Weather permitting, a new level will be added to the tower every two weeks, which should have the tower on track for completion by September 2013.” Mr Borger said there had been a strong level of enquiry for the ground floor retail component of the tower. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has confirmed his promise to move public servants into the office tower. At the time of going to press the project was up to level four of 10 levels with more than 7,000 cubic metres of concrete already poured. Hutchies’ site manager on the project is 2011’s Constructor of the Year, Dave Warner.
The beginning of a nine-storey tower in an urban renewal project in Ipswich’s CBD.
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Mick Crocker, Hutchies’ team leader, hands over the cheque to Men of League Foundation’s Bob Hagan.
THE Sea Pearl team and Hutchies donated $7000 to the Men of League Foundation after joint fundraising activities on site. The primary objective of the Foundation, which was established in 2002, is to help and support former players, coaches, administrators, referees, officials and their families who have fallen on hard times.
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Charlotte Street crane takes off
A 500-tonne mobile crane, with 56 metres of main boom and 78 metres of luffing fly, was used to pull Hutchies’ Favco 220 off the 32nd floor level of Hutchies’ Charlotte Street highrise in the heart of Brisbane’s CBD.
NOT sure if you are aware, but the Toowoomba Regional Council Contact Centre won two National Awards at the ATA National Contact Centre of the Year Awards – 2012 National Contact Centre of the Year and the National Award for Best Implementation of a Customer Service Project. I hope you all share in the pride we feel for these wins as it’s thanks to you all for the critical roles and contributions each of you played in helping us be the best of the best! Thanks again for all your support, creativity and amazing work throughout the project. Please pass on the news and our sincere thanks to all those in your teams who worked on the project. It was a genuine pleasure to work with you all.
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Malcolm Angell Manager Customer Service Finance & Business Strategy Group
••• THE Wilston Scout Group delivers ’phone books as an annual fundraising activity. Last Friday, the truck that we use broke down and we had people ready to start deliveries on Saturday morning.
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SCOTT Hutchinson had the honour of launching his cousin’s book Treasoned Argument when it hit the shelves officially on September 29. Grant Hutchinson’s first novel is a gripping yarn set in Brisbane during 1942. Against the backdrop of a city overrun by US servicemen and the constant threat from advancing Japanese, the protagonist must solve the mystery of why two Australians have
turned up dead so far from the front line. “To my knowledge we have absolutely no literary history in our family,” Scott told guests at the book launch. “I have no idea where this talent has come from but Treasoned Argument is really good.” Treasoned Argument is published by Boolarong Press (RRP $24.95).
FEEDBACK Knowing Hutchies’ commitment to Scouts Australia through sponsorship of the Gang Show, I rang Chris Chainey looking for help to collect the ten pallets of ’phone books from Geebung and deliver them to our Den at Wilston. I write on behalf of the Group Leader, Kevin Chase, our leaders, parents and members of the Wilston Scout Group to express our gratitude to Hutchinson Builders and acknowledge the great assistance that Chris provided in arranging a truck and the delivery for us. We really appreciated Chris’ calmness under pressure and his willingness to help and support our Group. We look forward to returning the favour in the future. Regards, Len Powe, FRAIA, Chairman, Wilston Scout Group
••• ON behalf of the Project Management staff at Aurecon, I wish to extend my thanks to Hutchinson
Builders for the exemplary performance of the team that successfully completed the project (Redcliffe Integrated Living Project) in July this year. The project which displays a good quality of workmanship was handed over by the contract date for completion and was free of any dispute with the client . At all times there were adequate resources on the job in terms of supervision, sub-contractors, plant and equipment. These resources were effectively applied in a planned and organised fashion. There was an excellent working relationship on the project as a result of the dedication of the Hutchinson Builders’ team and the courteous and efficient manner in which they conducted the construction process. In particular the efforts of the following were most appreciated: Project manager – Alex Seydel. Administration – Brett Smith, Mitch Tayt, Jason Marsden.
Construction – Barry Bowers, Scott MacGregor. In summary the performance on this project was highly commendable. Yours sincerely, John Stacey, Project Manager/ Principal’s Representative
••• I WRITE to congratulate you on accomplishing 100 years of building in Australia. It was my pleasure to participate with employees and guests as they recently celebrated this outstanding milestone. The Hutchinson sign has become a constant on the Gladstone skyline in recent years as the company brings more and more projects to fruition. Some of our finest apartment buildings have the name Hutchinson stamped on them. I notice the company also is making its mark on our port with several civil projects under construction for the Ports Corporation. Congratulations on your family’s achievement and best wishes for many more years of success in the building world. – Gail Sellers, Mayor, Gladstone Region
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New facilities at Sunnymeade Park Aged Care Community at Caboolture.
Builder-client relationship endures for three decades A 30-YEAR builder-client relationship between the Hutchinson and the Walker families has continued with the construction of new facilities at Sunnymeade Park Aged Care Community at Caboolture in south-east Queensland. The Sunnymeade Park facility is owned and operated by the Walker family which has more than 45 years’ experience in care of the elderly. Hutchies has worked with the Walkers for 32 years and the latest additions of Lakeview and Melaleuca complete the complex of 158 beds. The Walkers consider residents and staff as part of their extended family ... with all the connotations of a large family. They encourage staff to attain a high level of education and job satisfaction and they encourage residents to make new friends in the safe and caring communities that are best suited to their needs. The opening ceremony included 30th
birthday celebrations, staff reunion and and staff Service Awards. Sunnymeade Park Aged Care comprises seven distinct communities with Joyce, Keith and Sunflower forming the original Hutchies-built facility which opened in 1982. Seahaven was added in 2000 and Sunset Lodge, which opened in 1991 as serviced apartments, was refurbished in 2010 to become part of the Aged Care complex. Sunnymeade Retirement Village opened in 1996 and complements the Aged Care complex with 54 independent living units. Sunnymeade residents are offered a complete range of care options in architecturally designed accommodation which includes two-bedroom villas, and one-bedroom apartments for independent living, as well as high and low level residential nursing care services.
HUTCHIES is one of three builders selected to work on a billion dollar industrial, commercial and retail precinct on a former Army barracks site at Wacol in south-east Queensland. The 93-hectare Metroplex at Westgate project has been released to the market, with agents Wright Property and CBRE negotiating with prospective purchasers in the automotive, mining and machinery industries. Hutchies delivered a design and construct solution for tenants in its first stage consisting of 16.79 hectares that can be bought in one line or subdivided into lots from two to 16 hectares. Metroplex spokesperson, Peter Macgregor, said the availability of a tailored
design and build package would make Metroplex even more appealing to buyers. “We decided to partner with industry-leading local builders to make it as easy as possible for tenants to move on site and be ready for operation in 2013,” he said. “Having three builders means we can offer in-house design and estimates for projects of any size and scope within about three working days, followed by a quick consumption timeframe as we already have approvals in place for work on site.” Mr Macgregor said power, gas, water and high speed internet services would be connected well ahead of the first tenants moving on site.
Earth mooving for farmers
Inaugural Springfield Charity Ball THE Springfield Land Corporation recently held the inaugural Greater Springfield Ball at the awardwinning Drift Restaurant at Brookwater Golf and Country Club. The charity ball, in which Hutchies was a Silver Sponsor, was a huge success raising more than $30,800 for the Mater Foundation through support of sponsors, auctions and raffles. Auction prizes included lunch with John Eales and golf with Ipswich Mayor Paul Pisasale. Special guests included Mr Maha Sinnathamby and Mayor Pisasale.
LEFT: Hutchies’ Shane Tyson and wife, Regina, are shown at the Greater Springfield Ball.
HUTCHIES in Toowoomba has contributed to the Year of the Farmer by donating a cow to join a herd of 1200 in a paddock outside the Garden City. Dairy Australia/Pacific Seeds invited the community, including the elderly, school children and local businesses, to decorate cows to create awareness for the Year of the Farmer. Nicole Apelt designed Hutchies’ cow and Paul Keen built it.
Fundraising a cake walk THIS fine collection of cupcakes with an animal theme, created by Hutchies’ Toowoomba girls, Brie Miller and Nicole Apelt, raised $217 for the Royal Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’ Cupcake Day Appeal.
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“To date we ha have ave undertaken 52 proj-ects in Tasmania with a combined value of in excess of $110 million and we employ 54 full-time me employees throughout ut the state, including 12 apprentices, with a further three apprentices starting work after Christmas.” But Mick said numbers employed and value of work underndertaken was not the b bee all and end all of Hutchies’ business. “One of the most
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a rule in Tasmania important imp portant yardsticks we use u to gauge our success is the volume of repeat client work we are able to secure,” he said. “We are pleased to be able ab to identify close to 40 per cent of repeat business which is increasing with time.” Mick thanked the Hutchies’ site and office teams – particularly Michael White, Carl Fiedler and Joe O’Byrne – as well as clients, subbies and an suppliers who had embraced Hutchies’ team since its arrival on the Apple Isle.
Hee also thank thanked H ked the wives, wiives husbands husba an and families of team members for their continued support. Mick said he hoped the centenary celebrations in Hobart would help Tasmania appreciate why his team was proud of the Hutchies’ brand and the point of difference they constantly strived to deliver to alll their clients, subbies, suppliers and d consultants. “I am delighted our satellite officee in Launceston, which started earlierr this year and has already secured d major projects, voted to have a jointt centenary celebration with Hobart to o make it a state occasion.” he said.
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People the cornerstone of Victorian success TEAM leader for Victoria, Michael Stojkovic, told guests at Hutchies’ centenary celebrations at the South Melbourne office in October that several years ago he used to dream about living in Melbourne. As an avid Formula One fan, he often visited while working for Hutchies in Brisbane and thought Victoria would be a great place to live. One morning in July 2007, he shared that dream with managing director, Greg Quinn, who immediately offered Hutchies’ full support if he wanted to establish a Melbourne office. “By November 2007, I was on the ground in Melbourne and starting Hutchies’ first project which was a $10 million office building in Doncaster,” said Michael. “Since then Hutchies has delivered projects for Deakin University, La Trobe University, Federal and State Governments as well as our
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private sector clients with more than $250 million worth of projects in the state and growing stronger. “The Hutchies’ story and its success is due to our people. “The people at Hutchies are the cornerstone of our organisation and the best in the industry which has led to Hutchies’ success over the past century. “A big thanks to all our staff for the hard work and effort that they put in each and every day and for going above and beyond when required to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget and, most importantly, to the quality our clients expect. “But Hutchies’ success would not be possible without our clients who entrust us to deliver their projects and to the consultants, subcontractors and suppliers without whose efforts the successful delivery of projects would not be possible,” said Michael.
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Movers and shakers THE Wadumbah welcome to county gave a traditional start to Hutchies’ West Australian centenary celebrations at Perth’s Government House Ballroom in November. But Hutchies’ arrival in the state less than two years ago was fast-track rather than a traditional start-up. Team leader for Western Australia, Ben Young, said Hutchies had been established in the west only since mid-2011 but, in a relatively short time, had delivered $70 million worth of construction projects including refurbishments, industrial buildings, fly in/fly out accommodation units, apartments and onsite mining camps. More than 60 people in the teams in Perth, Wickham, Karratha, Port Hedland, South Hedland and Northam also are currently involved in planning and development of more than $100 million worth of work to be completed in the 2013 calendar year. Ben told guests that the local operation reflected traditional Hutchies’ characteristics including: a large and diverse, directly employed workforce, able to respond quickly to clients’ needs; strong working relationships with suppliers, consultants and subcontractors; a nonadversarial approach to contract negotiations and project delivery; and, an uncompromising approach to the quality of finished projects.
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Ben said these characteristics were fundamental pillars of a culture that has been fostered and developed over four generations of Hutchinsons. “Five members of the team who are central to delivering the Hutchies’ culture are the heads of our project teams and the head of our cost planning team - Matt Stenner, Cy Milburn, Jeremy McKenzie, Cameron O’May and Harry White,” Ben said. “Each of their respective teams have worked tirelessly to deliver for our clients who have made our establishment here possible. “We are a company that values relationships and we have the support of Hutchies and all its resources as we build those relationships with our clients. “Our teams would not able to perform without the ongoing support of our subcontractors, suppliers and consultants. We have a genuine desire to form long standing relationships with you as well and we thank you for the way you have accepted us.” Ben also thanked the families of team members for their ongoing valued support. VIPs at the celebration included the Honourable Mia Davies MLC, the Honourable Max Trenorden MLC and the Honourable Philip Gardiner MLC, all Members for Agricultural Region.
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HOBART PRIVATE HOSPITAL RECEPTION Job Value: $39,455 Job Description: The internal refurbishment of the reception and foyer area of the Hobart Private Hospital. With the brief being to create a more contemporary hotel feel, Hutchies developed multiple colour schemes that complemented Healthscope’s new corporate ID and assisted with the final selection. Scope of works includes new joinery, flooring, paint, lighting and signage. The reception will remain operational while the work is being carried out requiring considerate programming to achieve minimal disruption to staff, patients and visitors. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mick Connolly Michael White Victoria Logan Healthscope – Hobart Private Hospital
DYSART INCREMENTAL HOUSING Job Value: $32,819,751 Job Description: Modular construction with a total of eight sites (65 dwellings) consisting of five sites containing three and four-bedroom houses and three sites comprising two and three-bedroom townhouses. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Kruse Carter Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . William Pirotta & Warren Symons Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Greg Wilcock Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Greg Wilcock & Michael Thompson Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Nick Gubbin Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aquatonic – Ben Gepp Structural Engineering Firm: . . . ADG – Matt Obst Civil Engineering Firm: . . . . . . . NGGA Consultants – Noel Gardner Quantity Surveyor Firm: . . . . . . RPS Surveyors – Roderick Gould Electrical Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . CJB Electrical – Chris Bedford
GOODS SHED SOUTH Job Value: $49M Job Description: Heritage refurbishment of the goods shed and clock tower together with a new six-level office building at the Collins Street end to be called The Lantern Building. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Michael Stojkovic Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Tony Mastwyk Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Buds Beluli & Matthew McEwan Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Maurice Mansutti Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Simon Slatter Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . James Flanigan Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Building Studio Architects & BVN Architects Structural Engineering Consult:. ADG Engineers Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Rider Levett Bucknall Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Nuvo Electrical
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WATERTON ST, ANNERLEY Job Value: $1,683,000 Job Description: Construction of six townhouses Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:.
Michael Michell Dave Smythe Donna Janson Larry Scrivener Terry Lloyd Idea Architecture Lynskey Structural Consultants Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ulyssus
SOUTHPORT SPECIAL SCHOOL GLA Job Value: $3,488,000 Job Description: This project is being undertaken in three zones on a site shared by two schools, Southport Special School and Musgrave Hill State School, with the primary component of the contract for the Special School. A two-storey 1400m2 building will provide eight additional classrooms each with dedicated withdrawal and store rooms, as well as therapy room, IT room, library, staff planning and development areas, amenities, PWD lift and dedicated building for an art kiln. Adjacent to the Southport Special School GLA, the existing staff and visitor carpark will be expanded with a new 2500m2 carpark for the Musgrave Hill School. The carpark will be undertaken in stages to allow 40 parking spaces for teachers. The final zone of the project is adjacent to the school oval and will include a 600m2 multi-purpose shelter. Detailed planning and staging for each zone has been undertaken to reduce the disturbance to both schools Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Grant LeBoutillier Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Damien Blackley/Devang Sanghvi Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Steve Giosserano Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Kyle Patience Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Steven Kourevelis Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Services Structural Engineering Consult:. Hyder Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Hyder Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Project Services Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Project Services Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Project Services
Stage two of the redevelopment of the Isle of Capri’s commercial centre is
GP SUPER CLINIC TWEED HEADS Job Value: $4,141,000 Job Description: This project is federally funded and will provide 24 doctors’ surgeries and three associated medical tenancies within a 1500m2 tilt panel building. Customer and secure staff parking will be provided in a 2500m2 carpark. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:.
Paul Hart Grant LeBoutillier Shane Slape/Dom Rakei Scott Vidler Michael Crossin Fulton Trotter Cozens Regan Williams Prove Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Cozens Regan Williams Prove Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Roger Duckworth Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Ashburner Francis
CASUARINA TOWN CENTRE EARLY CIVIL WORKS Job Value: $620,000 Job Description: This is the first stage of the final piece of the Casuarina development. The 200,000m2 site is being cleared to allow detailed radiological investigative works. A forestry tractor has been utilised to clear the existing vegetation. This tractor has a mulching drum that drops the trees and mulches them in place to control wind blown sand so as to mitigate the impact on adjoining properties. The tractor can clear between one to two hectares a day. Subdivision is located on an old sand mine precinct and the Council has conditioned that, prior to granting approval for the development to start, radiological investigations are to be undertaken to determine if the site requires remediation. As part of the mining process, the sands were separated and different minerals removed and sold. Some minerals like monazite and ilmenite were not always saleable or in demand, so small stockpiles of these minerals may have been left behind. During investigation, if sands are found that exceed the EPA criteria, they will be identified and remediated by undertaking a blending process during the bulk excavation phase of the project. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . .
Paul Hart Grant LeBoutillier Shane Slape/ Dom Rakei Peter Jedrisko/Mal Marcus Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Grant LeBoutillier
The Lantern Building in Collins Street, Melbourne is under construction.
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Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Newton Denny Chapelle & Cardno Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clarence Property Corporation
COOPERS PLAINS SALES OFFICE Job Value: $750,000 Job Description: Sales and presentation centre for Cornerstone, the Coopers Plains redevelopment that is a joint venture between Consolidated Properties and Hutchies. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paul Hart Grant LeBoutillier Damien Blackley Glen Robinson Steven Kourevelis Idea Architecture D&C AECOM D&C Consolidated Properties
CALVARY HOSPITAL CORRIDOR Job Value: $130,000 Job Description: Project was the reconfiguration of amenity spaces within an existing hospital to create an interconnecting corridor between two wards. The revised layout provides the hospital with new toilet facilities and pan room. Works are being carried out while the hospital is in operation with high level infection control measures in place. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner: . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hydraulic Engineering Consult:
Mick Connolly Michael White Danica Taylor Phil Hiscox Brian O’Dwyer X Squared Architects Cambridge Engineering Design Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . ASC Andrew Sutherland Consulting Engineers Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calvary Health Care Tasmania
CAPRI ON VIA ROMA STAGE 2 Job Value: $19.3M Job Description: Stage 2 of the redevelopment of the old Isle of Capri Commercial Centre has commenced. The redevelopment includes demolition of two existing buildings, excavation and construction of a 5400m2 basement carpark, a new two-storey building providing 1800m2 of retail and commercial office space, 5500m2 providores market hall comprising supermarket, restaurants, cafes, retail and commercial office space. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Paul Hart
Artist’s impression of the new federally funded ‘super clinic’ under construction in Tweed Heads.
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now underway on the Gold Coast. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Grant LeBoutillier Hutchies’ Administrator: . . . . . . Damien Blackley, Alan Pillay, Devang Sanghvi, Sarah Lynn Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Mick Dodd Hutchies’ Supervisor: . . . . . . . . Glen Robinson Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Steven Kourevelis Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . BDA Structural Engineering Consult:. Alliance Design Group Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . VDM Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . WT Partnership Electrical Consultant: . . . . . . . . VOS
Job Value: $1.25M Job Description: The refurbishment of an existing Coles supermarket in Eltham, Victoria included major remodelling of the bakery and deli areas as well as refurbishment of the selling areas and team amenities. The intention of the remodelling was to visually integrate the produce preparation areas with the selling floor. The integration encourages a fresh market-like feel within the conventional supermarket. Hutchies was required to complete the works with minimal disruption to the trading supermarket, which consisted of a staged works program with most activities being out of hours. Hutchies’ Team Leader: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Hutchies Administrator:. . . . . . . Hutchies’ Site Manager: . . . . . . Hutchies’ Cost Planner:. . . . . . . Architect Firm: . . . . . . . . . . . . . Structural Engineering Consult:.
Mick Connolly Michael White Danica Taylor Phil Hiscox Mick Connolly Baldasso Cortese Wallbridge & Gilbert Consulting Engineers Mech/Elec Engineering Consult: Sokolski Consulting Group Quantity Surveyor: . . . . . . . . . . Coles in-house Client: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coles Supermarkets Australia.
Aerial photograph of the site being prepared for the proposed future Casuarina Town Centre.
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Garden Partygoers Angela Perry, Lauren Lateo, Beck Hammer, Cally Brunker and Rachel Blaszczak.
Garden Party sprouts funds THE 10th annual Moranbah East State School P&C Garden Party was held recently with organisers expecting to fundraise $50,000 for the school. This year’s theme was Diamonds & Pearls and more than 400 women turned out to support the event. Hutchies and Moranbah Community Workers Club were the major sponsors for the day, along with many other supporters contributing large and small amounts. BMA will match the fundraising effort.
The Garden Party has become known for its outstanding fashion and Fashions on the Green was a fierce competition in three categories – Headturning Headwear, Funky Fashionista and Stylish Lady. The seven-hour event included entertainment, mystery raffle and fine food and drinks. The Garden Party continues to be the highlight of the Moranbah ladies’ social calendar with all tickets sold out within minutes of being released.
Jade’s happy 21st birthday surprise HUTCHIES’ South Brisbane Station upgrade project took out the Gold Award in the Queensland Heritage Council Award Division at the National Trust of Queensland Heritage Awards. Marianne Taylor, Heritage Strategist at Queensland Rail, described the award as “a great recognition of a great heritage outcome.” “I received much positive feedback after the award presentation
regarding the project, in particular (Hutchies’) brick repair and conservation work,” she said. The project was also winner in Project Management in the Engineering Excellence Awards; Queensland winner in Project of the Year in the Project Management Achievement Awards; and Queensland winner in Construction/Engineering less than $100 million in the Project Management Achievement Awards.
JADE Elliott received a special surprise for her 21st birthday from Noosa workmates, including a home-made cake by Lona Rostron. She loved the party but was a little sad to be leaving the same week to take up a transfer to Hutchies in Maroochydore.
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Topless on Lake Titicaca, serial Undies traveller John Mason showed his prowess at the helm of a steam boat which plies the South American lake between Bolivia and Peru.
Neil (Howdy) McLeod took his Hutchies’ Undies for a lap around Daytona raceway in USA, reaching a top speed of 156mph (251kph). We’re not sure whether our resident rev-head’s undies survived the spin.
Nicole and Steve Wilkes proved they are a couple of good time swingers when they teamed up for the World’s Biggest Swing in New Zealand.
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Scott Smithers wasn’t interested in donning his Hutchies’ Undies or Budgies for the 2012 Park Life Festival and thought his muscle tights were a better option. Jury’s out on his decision.
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Ebony, the couple’s dog, was front and centre when Hutchies’ project manager, Ash Blake, married Charisse Maguire in Newstead Park in October.
When children queue up to meet Santa at Hutchies’ Social Club Kids’ Christmas Party, it’s a sure sign the festive season is just around the corner. This year the kids met Santa at Dreamworld’s White Water World on the Gold Coast where they gave Santa his shopping list before having a great time in the water. Hutchies’ kids are pictured with Santa receiving early Christmas gifts.
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Jesse Joyce, Hutchies’ Maroochydore site manager, and wife, Jessica, recently welcomed baby boy, Oscar George Joyce.
HUTCHIES’ Dave Moxon was an organiser and a competitor in the recent Queensland Working Cattle Dog Association trials at Crow’s Nest. Hutchies was a sponsor of the event, organised by the Crow’s Nest Show Society and the Moxon family. The trial was well patronised, with dogs and handlers coming from as far away as New South
Dog’s life at Crow’s Nest Wales, Charters Towers and Middlemount. Dave said the cattle were donated by the Adams family who have been suppliers for many years. “The cattle are walked from their paddock to the trial arena, saving them the stress
of loading and trucking to the venue,” Dave added. Despite stiff competition, Max Johnston, of Gympie, took home the big prize with his top dog, Gemaqua Andy. Dave won first prize in the Maiden trial with his dog, Billeric Dave.
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Beaut utes at Gold Coast 600
Construction manager, Rohan Barry, and the Hutchies’ ute in action at the Gold Coast 600.
HUTCHIES’ construction manager, Rohan Barry, put in a solid performance during Round Six of the Auto One V8 Ute Series at the Gold Coast 600 at Surfers Paradise. Rohan put on a superb display in his Hutchies’ sponsored ute, passing a total of 17 cars over three days of racing, before a shattered wheel prematurely ended his final race on the gruelling track. For the record, Rohan qualified 19th out of 32 cars; finished 10th in race one; 14th
in race two and 13th in race three (with a blown tyre in the second last lap). “It was great to have Hutchies on board as major partners again as well as Perigon and Onsite Fastening Supplies for additional support,” Rohan said. “I have really enjoyed doing this round for the past two years, but I wouldn’t mind having a crack at the full season, so I will look at the options and see what I can come up with.”
• Jamie shows her championship winning style.
HUTCHIES’ Jamie Peipman, Health and Safety Coordinator, recently competed in the International Federation of Body Building’s state titles at Caloundra, where she was placed second in the Novice Figure Division, qualifying her for the Australian Championships in Sydney. With sponsorship from Hutchies, Jamie was able to compete in Sydney against 200 other competitors in all divisions. Jamie won third place in the Novice Figure Division and could not have been happier. She thanked Hutchies and her workmates for helping her get to Sydney. Now, after a short break, Jamie is planning to do it all over again in March in the Open Division.
Scratch-its Great prizes to be won!
If your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders.
No. 37432 37567 37612 37736 37857 37933 38142 38299 38614 38758
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Members of the Scouts Gang Show rallied together to show their appreciation to Hutchies for its support for the annual event.
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