December 2012 Volume 1, Issue

DMC the year that was...

Providing services in:

Project Management

Structural Engineering

Architectural Design

Civil Engineering

Seismic Design

Feasibility Studies

Resource Consents

Logistic Assessments

Building Consents

Contract Administration

3D Digital Modelling

Inside this issue:

Cover Page

Celebrating 2012

Project Grantham

Page 2

Our Clients

The DMC Team

Page 3

ACENZ

Leadership Christchurch

Rebuild

Page 4 Why we do what

we do

30 years in business

Website facelift

Last Laughs

In spite of the recession and the

ongoing effects on the industry,

DMC has been fortunate to have

had another productive year and

achieved a few major milestones

along the way.

Project Grantham has been a key

development throughout the year

for the team and is set to be similar

next year, with completion due in December 2013. This six level

multi disciplinary professional

development, with anchor tenants

Mighty River Power, will bring

unique features to link Hamilton’s

CBD and the river reserves.

Project Grantham...

and individuals who have aligned

themselves with us during the

years. This united front of

professionals is a key component

to ongoing success of projects,

now and in the future.

This years Christmas Function at

Speight’s Ale House was a great

success and an enjoyable evening

was had by all.

A very big thanks to those who

managed to squeeze us into their

busy schedu les . We truly

appreciate your attendance at this

busy time of year.

It is always great to gather together clients, consultants, contractors

A very big thanks...

For those of you who could not

join us at this years annual

function, we extend a warm

invitation for you to join us for

drinks and nibbles in our offices

when we close off our year at

1pm on Friday 21st December

2012. The Team at DMC wish

you all a very safe, relaxing and

happy festive season. Our offices will re-open on

Monday 14th January, 2013.

The restoration of the old

Hamilton Club building, which

should be completed during 2013,

is also another key project of high

public interest.

This project will see this delightful

building returned to its former

glory. Surrounded by beautiful

landscaping that meanders through

the site to the river reserves, this

site will invite a community area

right in the middle of the CBD,

allowing for a piece of Waikato’s

history to be appreciated as it once

was.

...the fusion of engineering and architecture

Couplands north island bakery

was a major milestone for the

client and a first for DMC.

This year we have been

involved with Couplands for

fit-outs at additional outlets

within Hamilton, and also in Tauranga, Rotorua and

Napier. We are proud to have

supported Tristar group with

a classic design Car Museum

at Railside Place. It is great to see such an

established set-up in Hamilton

for the community.

We were privileged to have

carried out both architectural

design and full project

management services for a new

laundry and off ices in

Pa lmers ton Nor th for

longstanding clients, Alsco NZ. Ongoing projects will continue

nationwide for Alsco.

Couplands Bakery

The DMC Team - in and out of the Office...

2012 has seen a few changes in the Team so this is a good opportunity to reintroduce everyone...

“The secret of

success is

consistency of

purpose”

Benjamin Disraeli

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Classic Car Museum Alsco Laundry

Our Clients...

Kassie recently returned from her nine and a half weeks backpacking overseas adventure to South

America. Here are some words from Kassie.

“Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia and back to little old NZ. South America is an amazing

place to visit. During our trip we visited the ancient ruins and archaeological sites such as the Inca

Trail to Machu Picchu, explored the Amazon jungle, sand boarded in the Peru dessert, mountain

biked down the Death Road in Bolivia, white-water rafted in Cusco, went giant Piranha fishing on

the Amazon Beni river, enjoyed a scenic flight over the Nazca lines in Peru, and visited the

beautiful Salt flats on a tour through Bolivia. Just to mention a few. While in Rio de Janeiro in

Brazil we went on a Favela tour (a slum). Mind boggling! Buildings were all constructed randomly

together, on top of one another, sprawling up hills around a valley or on a hill face. Definitely no

building regulations or plans required! Throughout South America you would see a similar building

construction method with the common theme being brick or plaster. Reinforcing bars were left

sticking out of the roof for future development of the next level. Everything seemed unfinished

and maintenance was non-existent. There were also amazing historical buildings that displayed

great examples of Spanish influenced architecture. I spent hours looking through old cathedrals

interiors and examining grand government buildings and magnificent palaces residing around the

main squares. What I took away from the trip was how small the world really is but yet still so

vastly different. We are so fortunate to be able to travel yet still return to such an amazing green

clean country with plenty of opportunities. It’s great to travel, but great to be home too.”

Steven recently got engaged to his lovely fiancée Stacey, and is now

busy planning for a wedding early in the New Year.

We wish them all the best for their big day and many years of happiness.

Do not let

what you

cannot do

interfere with

what you can

do.

– John Wooden

Lyall Green (Managing Director & CPEng)

Steven Green (Structural/Civil)

Andrew Higby (Architectural)

Kassie Gregg (Architectural)

Marian Zaharachescu (Structural)

Melanie Rolston (Architectural)

Brian Darke (Cost Control)

Juanita Callister (Administration)

Did you know that ACENZ is…

A Trusted Advisor providing Business Leadership in the Natural & Built

Environment since 1965,

Serves over 165 Corporate members firms, employing over 9,500 people in

New Zealand in professional and technical roles,

Promotes consulting engineering within New Zealand and on the international scene,

A member of the International Federation of Consulting

Engineers also known as FIDIC,

Hosts two major events each year:

The Annual Conference &

INNOVATE NZ Awards of Excellence For more information on ACENZ visit www.acenz.org.nz

The Economy

Canterbury generates about 12% of national GDP

Over 70% of Canterbury’s economic output comes from activities in Christchurch

Home to the South Island’s busiest port with over $5B of exports per annum

The People & Culture

Home to 377,000 people

The ‘Garden City’ holds a special place in New Zealand’s

culture and heritage

The Region

Christchurch is one of New Zealand’s oldest cities, and

the South Islands largest

It is home to the South Islands largest hospital

It has New Zealand’s only 24 hour airport and tourism gateway

DMC is proud to be a supportive member of ACENZ

Christchurch Rebuild - why recovery is critical to the New Zealand economy

Leadership & Young Professionals

annual conference in July.

ACENZ recognises the

imp or t an ce o f y oun g

professionals to the consulting

engineering industry.

As every industry competes

for the best young talent it is

critical for the future of

consulting engineering that

young professionals are given

opportunities to connect with

each other, meet the leaders

and experts in their fields,

engage with the business

communities in their region,

exchange ideas, socialise and

develop relationships.

To read a copy of the latest A C C E N T S n e w s l e t t e r

containing messages from both

the President and CEO of

ACENZ on the importance of

leadership in the industry

please click here.

ACENZ has a outstanding

history of being involved with

and influencing local and

central government, and

together they now aspire to

be extend that influence

through leadership.

Leadership in Engineering will

be at the forefront of 2013’s

“Do not follow

where the path

may lead, go

instead where

there is no

path and leave

a trail”

Harold R. McAlindon

President 2012-2014

Lyall Green

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For further information contact

Juanita Callister Administration Manager info@dmcnz.com

Phone: (07) 850 5155 Fax: (07) 850 5156

155 Te Rapa Road, Beerescourt P O Box 5254, Hamilton 3242

Mission Statement:

To achieve and deliver 'Excellence' through everything we are and do

The Vision:

To be known as the preferred Consultant of choice for Design & Project Management

An Engineers worth

Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources manager asked the

young engineer, fresh out of university, "And what starting salary were you

looking for?"

The engineer replied, "In the neighbourhood of $120,000 a year, depending on

the benefits package."

The HR manager said, "Well, what would you say to a package of five weeks of

vacation, fourteen paid holidays, full medical and dental, company matching

retirement fund to 50% of salary, and a company car leased every 2 years - say,

a red Corvette?"

The engineer sat up straight and said, "Wow! Are you kidding?"

And, the HR manager replied, "Of course, but you started it."

Why we do what we do...

Last Laughs...

DMC has a client-focused approach which incorporates a unique holistic capability to deliver superior

professional services and innovative thinking, whilst specialising in the integration of structural engineering with

architectural and spatial design components. Combining aesthetics with longevity, sustainability and energy

efficiency, whilst providing a state of the art cost effective solution for the client.

With a long-standing reputation built on proven trust, honesty and integrity our experience in both design and

project management, combined with property development and local knowledge of the property, council and

contractors is second to none.

Website facelift...

We’ve been busy giving our website a makeover.

Emphasis has been placed on highlighting the many disciplines' we provide to the

client and the capabilities of the Team at DMC.

Long-standing trusted relationships with secondary consultants allows us to combine

specialist services as a complete package. This cost effective solution allows the client

to benefit from our ability to be a one-stop-shop for all industrial and commercial

building project requirements.

Feedback is most welcomed so let us know what you think. www.dmcnz.com

Volume 1, Issue 1 Page 4

Celebrating 30 years in business...

On the April 1st, 1983 in a small humble basement office situated at the

premises of 229 Collingwood Street in Hamilton a young engineer,

Lyall Green, ventured out to follow a vision.

On April 1st, 2013 that vision will have been evolving for three decades.

We intend on celebrating this 30 year anniversary in style.

Details to follow in the new year.

“The grass is

greener where

you water it”

Danielle Luedtke

...the fusion of engineering and architecture