Antipodes Headquarters, Wellington
Works included the strengthening and fit-out of the former ‘Nestle’ building. Strengthening saw new k-braced earthquake frames fitted to bring the structure up to 130% of the National Building Standard. A new three-storey conservatory lightwell enhanced the addition of a laneway, office space, skin clinic and shopfront to the old space.
Ortus’ Role: Project Management (PM) & Project Quantity Surveyor (PQS) services on behalf of Antipodes NZ Ltd
Project Value: Circa $7 million
Pacific Coast Village, Tauranga
This is a major project being undertaken in varying stages. Comprising villas, apartments, a beach house and community centre, the project includes infrastructure works such as earthworks, associated services and roading, footpaths, power, telecommunications, lighting and fencing.
Ortus’ role: Funders Quantity Surveyor (FQS) services for Kiwibank (Stage 1) and ANZ Bank NZ Ltd (Stages 2-6)
Project Value: Circa $47 million
Kmart Blenheim
Ortus supported construction of a new Kmart store and retail space in Blenheim. Project included associated site works such as carpark construction and landscaping.
Ortus’ role: Funders Quantity Surveyor (FQS) services for BNZ Partners
Project Value: Circa $15 million
Hobson Hotel, New Plymouth
This project included construction and development of a new three-storey hotel to be operated as a 4.5-star Novotel by Hobson Holdings under a franchise agreement.
Ortus’ role: Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) services for the client & Funders Quantity Surveyor (FQS) services for BNZ Partners
Project Value: Circa $23 million
Erskine Development,
Island Bay
Ortus supported various stages in the development of this property, including strengthening of the chapel and construction of residential housing.
Ortus’ role: Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) for the client & Funders Quantity Surveyor (FQS) services for ANZ
Project Value: Circa $58 million
Frame Apartments, Wellington
The works comprised the construction of a 17-storey apartment building and carpark at 111 Molesworth Street in Thorndon, Wellington. Featuring a striking design and innovative construction approach, the apartment block has been well received on the Wellington skyline.
Ortus’ Role: Engineer to the contract (ETC), Project Quantity Surveyor (PQS) & Funders Quantity Surveyor (FQS) services for Best Farm Ltd
Project Value: Circa $20 million
Photo Credit: Graham Meiklejohn
Oswald Crescent, Paparangi, Wellington
Currently under construction
The works comprise the construction of 21 two storey townhouses and associated siteworks. Ortus has been working on the project since the site was first identified by Riviera Group as a potential development site.
Ortus’ Role: Project Quantity Surveyor (PQS) & Funder’s Quantity Surveying (FQS) services on behalf of the Funder BNZ
Project Value: Circa $10 million