Hutchies' Truth | November 2023

HUTCHIES’ A QUARTERLY MAGA ZINE FOR HUTCHINSON BUILDERS

NOVEMBER 2023

High altitude points for crew

Six education projects poised for new Victorian school year

Yubup Primary School, one of six under construction by Hutchies for the Victorian School Building Authority.

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IBISWorld survey of private companies rates Hutchies Queensland’s second largest

Harris Anamourlis, James Walsh, David Samardzic, Kev Grech, Corey Reilly, Nathan Detering, Nick Mei test run the sports facility at Bannum Warrik Primary School.

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Office highrise tower converts into luxury aged care complex

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Australian Unity’s former corporate headquarters is now The Alba – a highrise assisted living and aged care residence.

From left, Russell Fryer (COTY 2010), Keith Melksham, Kylie Hardwick, Jesse Rollings, Rob Diamond, Josh Rollings, Lincoln Garth, Andrew Lowe, and Alan Gscheidle celebrate the opening of Yeerongpilly Green’s Riverside Centre retail complex.

Yeerongpilly Green team congratulated

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Truckers muscle out V8 supercar drivers

Nation’s largest cold and freezer storage facility doubles capacity

Hanson’s concrete trucks come down ‘the straight’ at Main Beach to create a new record for Hutchies’ Cooly team.

Happy 30th anniversary Melbourne team members donned cold weather gear to celebrate completion of the NewCold project – Australia’s largest cold and freezer storage facility – (from left) Josie Ko, Brad Schram, Jono Bernal, Charles Le Fanu, Alexis Fischler and Claudio Diaz.

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Undercover Boss exposed on worldwide television networks

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BELOW: Flashback to Scott in his Undercover Boss disguise from 2011.

Who is this mystery man celebrating his new job at Hutchies?

Heritage-listed home destined to be health and medical museum

The vision for refurbishment of the heritage-listed medical superintendent’s house by Hutchies for the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation.

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Ernest Baynes Stand has stood the test of time

Jack Hutchinson Jnr and Scott Hutchinson joined RNA chief executive, Brendan Christou, to celebrate the Ernest Baynes Stand centenary.

Essence at Peregian Beach

LEFT: Celebrating the opening of Essence, from left (rear) Russell Fryer (COTY 2010), Lochlan Johnson, Ben Tyler, Leo Deboer, Rob Morrison, Patrick Gribbin, (front) Lyle Ellis, Tony Scanlon and Josh Scanlon.

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Hutchies’ heavy equipment operator attracts spectator interest at the Bureau of Meterology’s remote radar site at Plainby in Queensland.

New horizon for weather forecasts Health Minister inspects new ambulance centre

Is your number up?

Shown on site are (from left) Hutchies’ site manager, Ian Hutton, Minister for Health, Shannon Fentiman, and Member for Pine Rivers, Nikki Boyd.

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Around the table panel discussion

Scott Hutchinson addresses the Around the Table forum.

Calile Hotel Australia’s best and one of the world’s best

The Calile Hotel in James Street, Fortitude Valley.

Speedy build on day surgery

Enjoying the SEQ Showcase (from left) Jack Hutchinson Jnr, Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, and Don O’Rorke, Consolidated Properties Group.

Showcase highlights local SEQ attractions Shown on the inspection tour are (from left) Wayne Rafter, Phil Gregory, Terrence Kehoe, Mike Horan (board chair), Professor Julie Cotter, Alec Noble, Trish Leddington-Hill, Peter Trethewie, Marie Pietsch, Tony Rossini, Dr Ross Hetherington and Dr Stephen Harrop.

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BUSSQ board tour to the north

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During their visit to Townsville, BUSSQ board and senior executives met with members of Hutchies’ team on St Patrick’s College project.

Kate Lucarelli is front page news

Kate Lucarelli on the front cover of the Inside Construction magazine.

New Toowoomba showrooms

New retail complex in busy James Street, Toowoomba.

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Trainer whisperer, Chris Chainey, second from right, with Hutchies’ QR South Bank team.

Chris Chainey – train whisperer on track at Hutchies for 20 years

Pre-dawn panel lift for Cairns crew

Pre-dawn lift work was required at the Woree State School site which continued into the morning.

Amy Swift and Peter King manned the crew’s breakfast barbecue.

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Al Gundy looks forward to a long and healthy retirement

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LEFT: Young Al with a goanna on a Hutchies’ building site in outback Winton in 2002.

RIGHT: Al recently used his bush tucker hunting skills to deal with a snake in his own backyard, proving he is still as good as he was!

Wide variety at Downlands Art Exhibition

L-R, Jess Ramos, Rohan Cox and Rachel Cox, at the 2023 RME Downlands Art Exhibition.

AIB crew on Margaritaville

RIGHT: Shown onboard on the day are, from left, Bob Wildermuth, John Kirkwood, John Gaskin, Jeff Palmer, Jim Niven, Robin Fardoulys, Jack Hutchinson Snr and Greg McLean.

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Artist’s impression of the 47-residence Pama under construction at Casuarina Beach.

CMATS BRISBANE SUPPORT FACILITIES Job Value: $50.42M Job Description: Brisbane Air Traffic Services Centre and Control Tower Complex refurbishment and upgrades.

Hutchies’ Team Leader: ..............Mitch Grimmer Hutchies’ Project Manager: .........Luke Puxley Hutchies’ Administrator:..............Mitchell Collocott Hutchies’ Project Coordinator: .....Ellie Salmon Hutchies’ Site Manager: ..............Nat Creedy Architect Firm: ............................PDT Architects Structural Engineering: ...............Bornhorst + Ward Client: .........................................Airservices Australia

HESTER HORNBROOK ACADEMY WERRIBEE CAMPUS Job Value: $13.82M Job Description: A new special assistance school campus in Melbourne to accommodate 220 students and 40 staff.

Hutchies’ Team Leader: ..............Dan Casey Hutchies’ Construction Manager: Darren Morrison Hutchies’ Design Manager: .........Alexis Fischler Hutchies’ Project Manager: .........Georgie Laverick Hutchies’ Administrator:..............Claudio Diaz Hutchies’ Site Manager: ..............William Bongers Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...............Jonathan Bernal Architect Firm: ............................Gray Puksand Structural Engineering: ...............Adams Consulting Engineering Civil Engineering: ........................Adams Consulting Engineering Services (EECT/MECH/HYD): .......Erbas & Associates Fire Engineer: .............................DDEG (Fire) Client: .........................................Hester Hornbrook Academy

ROSEWOOD STATE HIGH SCHOOL Job Value: $11.37M Job Description: Design and construction of a general learning centre within the campus.

Hutchies’ Team Leader: ..............Mitch Grimmer Hutchies’ Project Manager: .........Leighton Stock Hutchies’ Administrator:..............Warren Humphris Hutchies’ Cadet Administrator: ....Baxter Foreman Hutchies’ Site Manager: ..............Andrew Grimmer Architect Firm: ............................Vabasis Structural & Civil Engineering:.....BG&E Consulting Engineers Client: .........................................Qld Department of Education

WALLOON STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $7.38M Job Description: A new general learning centre building and basketball court.

Hutchies’ Team Leader: ..............Mitch Grimmer Hutchies’ Project Manager: .........Leighton Stock Hutchies’ Administrator:..............Warren Humphris

Jobs Update with

Paul Hart (COTY 2005)

Hutchies’ Cadet Administrator: ....Baxter Foreman Hutchies’ Site Manager: ..............Luke Reynolds Architect Firm: ............................Vabasis Structural & Civil Engineering:.....BG&E Consulting Engineers Client: .........................................Qld Department of Education

CONSTRUCTION TRAINING CENTRE (CTC) Job Value: $4.87M Job Description: Construction of the Bob Marshman Building within the CTC’s Salisbury campus.

Hutchies’ Team Leader: ..............Michael White Hutchies' Project Manager: .........Alexander Swann Hutchies' Site Manager: ..............Phil Hiscox Architect Firm: ............................Deicke Richards Structural & Civil Engineering:.....Built Environment Collective (BEC) Client: .........................................CISC

PAMA CASUARINA BEACH Job Value: $41.04M Job Description: Construction of 47 two, three and fourbedroom beachside residences.

Hutchies’ Team Leader: ..............Levi Corby Hutchies’ Project Manager: .........Tim Todd Hutchies’ Administrator:..............Kyle Scully Hutchies’ Site Manager: ..............Ross Durey Architect Firm: ............................Cornetta Partners Architects Structural & Civil Engineering:.....ADG Engineers Client: .........................................Holm Developments & DeMartini Fletcher

GLADSTONE CENTRAL STATE SCHOOL Job Value: $12.96M Job Description: New multi-purpose hall and carpark.

Hutchies’ Team Leader: ..............Cy Milburn Hutchies’ Project Manager: .........Darren Hillier Hutchies’ Administrator:..............Henry McClelland Hutchies’ Site Manager: ..............Gary Turner Architect Firm: ............................Biscoe Wilson Architects Structural & Civil Engineering:.....Recor Client: .........................................Qld Department of Education

The twin-towered Mondrian Gold Coast Hotel and Private Residences continues to rise from its beachfront location at Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast. Occupants of the 25-level residential tower will have full access to the adjacent hotel’s five-star services and amenities. Mondrian Gold Coast Hotel and Private Residences is a $400 million venture for Chris and Letitia Vitale of Vitale Property Group.

Hutchies is constructing the new Hester Hornbrook Academy Werribee campus in Melbourne’s west.

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House building tips

Hutchies’ John Munro (right) passing on construction tips to the prep students, assisted by project manager, Fabian Pisani, and project administrator, Lisa Nagano.

Rod King named inaugural Design Manager of the Year

Rod King receives Hutchies’ inaugural Design Manager of the Year award from Jack Hutchinson Jnr.

Delegates at Hutchies’ design managers’ conference on the Gold Coast.

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Apiarist, Jack Stone from Bee One Third, works with Hutchies on its bee colonies.

Hutchies’ honey bees making a big difference for a decade

Scott demonstrates his skill with the pool cue while chatting on ABC radio.

Pool skill shown on radio

None the Wiser song win

Darren Middleton (far right) and Hutchies’ Harry White present the winner’s cheque to the members of None the Wiser.

Hutchinson Honey Bees honey is used for special gifts or fundraising for Save the Bees.

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HUTCHIES’ BUILDING Bluey and family drive by Hutchies’ Toowong office.

Toowong office in Bluey cameo role

From left, Hutchies’ Bernie Nolan (COTY 2020) and panelists, David Campbell (Lendlease) and Joe Piascki (Spark – North East Link), at the Industry Capability Network information night.

Victorian industry unites to demystify government policy

Redevelopment of the Tara Hospital by Hutchies for Darling Downs Health is part of the Queensland government’s rural and remote health program.

Hospital upgrade in rural and remote health plan

Manning up for prostate cancer

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More family support with autism diagnosis Shown at the ceremony are (from left) Jack Hutchinson Jnr; Susan Rix, AEIOU chair; Andrew Wilcox MP; Stephen Jones, Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services; Hutchies’ Mitch Grimmer; Leslie Walker MP; Alan Smith, AEIOU CEO; and Mark Hunt, project director.

OBITUARY

World identities emerge for EOFY

Peter Richards 5/3/1961 ~ 19/7/2023

Some of the Valmadre team members on the night, from left (rear), Claire Hays, Lauren Garrett, Alex Rametta, Rochelle Kidney, Lauren Harris, Owen Valmadre, and (front) Tania Galbraith, Mandie Quint, Lauryn Evans and Aeryn Jones.

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Desert deluge at Burning Man

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Pictured at Burning Man, from left, Benedict (Gecko) McMahon, Andre (The Electric Weasel) Lissiman, Bobby (ZuZu Galactica) Gundelach, and Scott (Goatroper) Hutchinson.

Thunder on the Downs

Hitchhiker on the road to nowhere

Alert security nabs thief RIGHT: Dean removes the hitchhiking snake from the car wheel.

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HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba team were among those who attended the Building Design Queensland (BDQ) South West Regional Design Awards held at The Goods Shed. They were (from left) Andrew Nolan, Blake Phipps, Danny Charlesworth, Ishbel Macaulay, Kirsten Shore and Sean Lees. Sean was also a member of the panel for the awards.

Queensland Apartment Awards for Excellence

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FEEDBACK

Hutchies sponsors the Currumbin Eagles RLFC U12 White team.

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HATCHED LEFT: George Powell, first baby for Brock Powell (John Koumoukelis team) and partner, Emma Paton, was born September 17.

RIGHT: Ted James Lees, son for Toowoomba team leader, Sean Lees, and wife, Kisyne, and brother to Harvie and Billy, was born September 21.

Alexander Tsaglakis, a son for Hutchies’ Sydney design project engineer, Sara Aren, and partner, Alex Tsaglakis, was born September 8.

Emily Louise Bloomfield, a daughter for project manager, Lachlan Bloomfield, and wife, Rachel. Big brother, Levi, is delighted with his new baby sister.

D E H C T A M

Hutchies’ property manager, Louise Keam, married Aaron Klar at the Brisbane Registry Office in August. Their children, Alyssa and Rafferty, were ring bearers for the big occasion.

RIGHT: There was no crying in the chapel, just plenty of smiles, when Hutchies’ Maggie Wilson and Ali Mitchell exchanged wedding vows in August at the Elvis Chapel in Las Vegas. The King performed ‘Hound Dog’, ‘Love Me Tender’ and ’Suspicious Minds’ and the entire ceremony was livestreamed for family and friends who couldn’t be there on the big day.

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Project manager, Ben Plunkett, and son, Louis, briefly tested the not-so warm waters of Tasmania’s Wine Glass Bay during a recent family holiday to the Apple Isle. Topped with warm headgear, Ben reckons it was the only time their Budgies saw the light of day.

G N I L L E V A TR

S E I D N U S E I G D U &B ABOVE: Taking Hutchies’ undies to new heights was Guy Bartlett (building services/ESD) seen here surveying the majesty of Lhotse (8,516m) and Everest (8,849m) from Kala Patthar vantage point (5,644m) during his epic Everest Base Camp trek.

Jamie Washington’s eldest son, Callum, did his country proud when he wore his Hutchies’ undies to the Aussie backpacker mecca of the Oktoberfest in Munich.

Lisa Ketjen of Usher Group and son, Calvin, decked out in Hutchies’ boardies, holidayed in Bali. Calvin is following in his Mum’s footsteps and is pursuing a career in the construction industry as an apprentice electrician.

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Junior estimator, Coen Wilson, spent a week sailing the coast of Croatia where his Budgies proved a hot favourite.

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Serial Travelling Undies contributor, construction manager, Ken McNeill, donned his Budgies for a snorkelling trip to spectacular Hastings Reef on the outer Great Barrier Reef.

Mark ‘Chopper’ Burgess chose to model his Hutchies’ Budgies on a recent visit to swanky Noosa beach.

Site manager, Lincoln Garth, and his Budgies made it to the famous El Totumo Mud Volcano in northern Columbia where tourists bathe in the dense, warm mud and have the option of receiving personal massages from the attendants. The mud is alleged to have healing properties although Lincoln described his experience to “swimming in a tub of cream”.

Contractor, Ian Ward, added a flash of colour to Indonesia’s coral reefs with Hutchies’ Statim Yaga shorts during a diving safari to the Gili Islands off the coast of Lombok.

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Wide ranging discussions at Valley Chamber of Commerce

Scott at the Valley Chamber of Commerce business lunch with chair, Ebony Cavallaro from Channel Nine News.

The NCAT Young Women in Trades and Technology leadership group, pictured with Hutchies’ Stephanie Castaldo (apprentice) and Teri MacIntosh (social procurement and community engagement team).

College teaches young women about apprenticeships and trade pathways

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Girls in Property learn about construction

School students visit Hutchies’ work sites to learn about future opportunities in the property industry.

Model tradie

Angelo’s colourful 50-year career L-R, Lisa Ketjen (Usher Group), Morgan Rooney (Hutchies) and Rosalyn Wilson (Wilson Environmental Compliance) at the inaugural Usher Cup charity golf day at Emerald Lakes on the Gold Coast.

Usher Cup charity golf

From left, Dan Casey, Chris Casey, Ange Peluso, Jo Nicholls, Simon Deen and Marcus Kelly at the farewell.

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Chopper stars at leagues club From left, Mel Genade, Gideon Genade (Gideon Town Planning), Jakkiah Colthup, Nick Colthup, Cara Colthup, Mick Drew, Molly Owens, Caiden Labone, Kylie Riley and Ben Riley (Rilec Electrical).

Doomadgee school visit to Yatala Doomadgee school students on a Preston Campbell Foundation visit to Hutchies’ Yatala yard.

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Farewell to Rowland

Niko Tuvitu from the tower crane crew on 360 Queen Street playing the team’s newly delivered Star Wars Mandalorian pinball.

Teams bond on pinball campaign

Moulin Rouge comes alive

Dinosaur at 50 Keeping watch on Listen Out

Tour and goods sampling

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Cooly crew at Hammo

Yeah Baby on the water taking out race five.

Danny retires after enjoying every minute in construction

Nutbushers (from left) Damian Berket, Anita Berket, Michelle Williams, Steve Williams, Bec Wilkinson and Darren Wilkinson.

Nutbushers crack world record

Danny O’Reilly demonstrates his future retirement intentions.

BELOW: Hutchies’ Steve Williams and crew danced in row 59.

Celebrating their podium finish in the go-karting, from left, Joel Gardiner, Jack Yang and Keaton Ross.

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Flowers, food … and flowing wine

Rare entry to exclusive nightspot

RIGHT: Scott Hutchinson and Marcus Gaffney chose the right dress code for entry into the world famous Berghain nightclub in Berlin.

Corporate rugby for Youngcare

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Rocky hottie takes crown

Rugby League trophy night

Sisters (from left), Jessica and Regan White, before the start of the gruelling three-day 96kms Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge.

Kokoda Challenge At the Toowoomba Rugby League presentation night (from left) Jake Sutton, Geoff Kampf and Barry Davidson.

COOLY’S social club held a long lunch at popular Rick Shores at the beachfront Burleigh Pavilion on the first Saturday in September. From left (rear) Jennifer Hunter, Bec Brown, Josh Brown and (front) Karleen Sheridan, Megan Long and Bronte Hodgins.

Sunny Coast’s safety manager, Cameron McAndrew, turned 50 recently and the team made sure the big day did not go unmentioned.

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No sweat matching

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From left, Aidan Millhouse, Courtney Winter and Mark Dawson took on the spectacular Barnbougle Dunes links golf course – rated #2 in Australia and #11 in the world.

SUNNY Coast team members, (from left) Olivia Brock, Deana Zerafa and Tara Thelwall, looked comfortably smart in their matching Hutchies’ sweat shirts.

Tassie social club hits the links

Rocky are rugby champions

Good season for Mulgrave U12s Connor shows his winning style passing the ball in the final.

Team in the swing

COOLY’S social club organised an evening session at Topgolf on the Gold Coast. From left, James Karch, Jordan McDonald, Natalia Wilkinson, Suzanne Gray and Cherdon Gray.

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Rinnai Straddie notches up 20 years of fishing

Decked out in their new Hutchies’ fishing team uniforms (from left) Dean White, Laurie Jensen, Cameron White, Leo Deboer, Peter Ierna and Lee Gagliardi.

Sunny Coast team tees off Mates in Construction BBQ

A BARBECUE was held recently

by Jamie Washington’s team working on the Brisbane South satellite hospital project at Eight Mile Plains to raise funds for Mates in Construction.

Hutchies hosted the barbe-

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cue and donated meat trays for the raffle.

Subbies kicked in with about 15 other prizes up for grabs which included a slab of beer and assorted gift cards.

The day raised $1,865.