The Hayes Foundry was an old scrap metal refinery, but our clients wanted to transform it into a high end retail development. We needed to refurbish the original building, contemporise its services and amenities and complete extensive structural upgrades.

N.Cole re-roofed the structure, completed structural upgrades, and reconstructed the foundry using structural steel and concrete block infill. This provided a perfect combination of heritage character and modern design. We then constructed 24 retail units within the foundry, which are now home to high-end fashion brands like Zambesi, World and Moochi. The project was delivered on time and on budget. p

This was our fourth fire station for Fire Emergency NZ, and was the largest constructed to date. Our client required a double-height basement, career and volunteer facilities, overnight accommodations, and a triple appliance bay.

Excavation for the fire station had to begin outside of earthworks season so N.Cole built an innovative framework system to ensure we could meet the client's timeline in trying conditions. Once the foundations were down the precast panels were tied into the steel structure and the floor slabs were poured. The project boundary spanned a public berm containing a complex network of critical public infrastructure - all of which required lowering. Meticulous planning, and coordination enabled us to complete this project to a high standard and deliver our clients a building that could withstand the tough occupation of fire fighters for decades. p

Our client needed to build two large solid concrete foundation pads for installation of pre-manufactured satellite antennas. The framework holding these pads would need to be strong enough to withstand the weight of 100m3 of concrete in a single pour.

N.cole installed ten 900mm in situ piles, designed and built the framework and sourced a bespoke fly-ash concrete to reduce concrete friction heat for the pour. We also coordinated a complex structural hold-down bolt template to receive the six legs of the satellite. These consisted of engineered feet to withstand concrete pressures during the mass pour and an intricate service duct suspended mid-slab. As usual, the works were completed on time and on budget. p

Our client Fire and Emergency NZ required a seismic upgrade of the Balmoral Fire Station appliance bay, as well as refurbishment, which included reconfiguration of the building's layout.

We identified the presence of asbestos early in the project, erected a tent around the site and safely removed all contaminants. We then carried out demolition works required, cut the concrete slab, and created new openings in the brickwork. We repaired all existing and new openings in the brickwork and installed new doors and windows, as well as linings, insulation and bracing. Next our team the finished interior fitout, carpentry and specialist linings before installing specialist items and extraction systems. Finally we handed the project back to our client with CCC, on time and on budget. p

Kristin School in Auckland's North Shore wanted a 1900m2 sports hall, built with innovative light materials. The build was named Turama, meaning house of light. The project required construction of a steel frame over existing netball courts, complete with screwpile & insitu concrete foundations, long run roofing, translucent sheet cladding and acoustic ceiling system, hydraulic doors and sporting equipment.

N.Cole overcame many challenges, including installation of services without a cavity and crafted an enduring, low maintenance steel structure. The project was delivered successfully, to a high standard despite ongoing market volatility, material shortages and logistics constraints caused by COVID19. p

This project consisted of the construction of an award winning architectural designed pavilion building on a known archaeological site on Mission Bay waterfront for Heritage New Zealand. A seismic upgrade was also completed to the existing heritage protected stonehouse building successfully preserving and restoring the original nature of the building. The project was completed at a cost of $3 Million.

The project was completed on time and budget working closely with Heritage New Zealand and archaeologists to maintain the protection and discovery of known artifacts. p

Construction of industrial units in hard standing/haul out area in Westhaven, Auckland CBD. Challenging environmental conditions due to the construction on the waters edge and silt control required special consideration and management. The project consisted of multi-storey precast panels with a vehicle ramp for roof top car parking. Using structural steel and precast panels. N Cole also constructed 18m high stud to house super yachts. The project was completed at a cost of $8 Million.

The project was completed on time and budget with no adverse effects to the environment where the construction was undertaken. p

This project included the demolition of an existing five storey building, which was situated next to the existing hotel, and the construction of a new ten storey concrete structure including internal fit-out adding an additional 188 guest rooms, new entrance foyer, 4 new conference lounges, restaurant and roof top function area. The existing hotel continued to be operational during construction and therefore communication with both hotel management and contractors was a high priority. The project was completed on budget and ahead of schedule. The project was completed at a cost of $23 Million.

The project was completed on time and budget. Communication with both the hotel management and contactors was a high priority to ensure the successful operation of the existing hotel was maintained during construction of the extension. p

This project in consultation with historic places trust comprised of two components. Careful relocation and restoration of the Westney Church and Westney Homestead which was constructed in 1853 and the restoration of the Abbeville Homestead (home and barn). Both components provided challenges which were carefully overcome from not only a carpentry perspective but also by the specialist sub-trades engaged to maintain the historical nature of these buildings. The heritage listed estate is used currently as a beautiful event venue.

The project was completed on time and budget and the quality was commented on by all interested parties. It has been successfully operating at capacity since opening. p

This was the restoration of the existing homestead built in 1866 and was a rare example of early pioneering and farming life in the Orewa district. Traditional methods of carpentry and joinery works were adopted to achieve the restoration where the existing homestead had been modified over time using different methods and timbers.

The project was complicated by contaminated ground conditions, to avoid disturbance and preserve the existing heritage structure hydro excavation methodology was used and replaced with clean topsoil to avoid disturbance. The project team worked successfully to resolve and source the materials required to ensure minimal delays to the project. p