PRESENTATION: “20 Customhouse Quay – The Design and Fabrication of an Innovative Structural System” by Chris Speed and Jordan Moss

Presentation

When – 5.30pm – Tuesday 28th May 2019//

Where – Room: Eng 1401-401 (School of Engineering Building 401), University of Auckland. Access from Symonds Street (Refer City Campus Map below).

Agenda –
17:30 pre-presentation refreshments
18:00 presentation

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Abstract

Supreme Winner in the 2018 SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards the 14-level, NZGBC 5 Star Green Star rated building, sets a new standard in workplace safety, value and design. Completed in late 2017, the Wellington Waterfront structure features a diagonally-braced, steel diagrid perimeter structure and base isolation which limit structural and contents damage in significant seismic events.
The design and fabrication of an innovative project like this required a significant phase of research and early engagement with a knowledgeable steel fabricator. This was critical to the success of the project as it gave the designers a foundation of specialist construction knowledge from which to approach complex design problems with confidence.

Chris Speed, Dunning Thornton and Jordan Moss, MJH Engineering will give an overview of the project and the keys to the project successful construction.

Project team:
Structural Steel Contractor and Steel Modeller MJH Engineering
Builder Scarbo Construction
Structural Engineer Dunning Thornton
Architect Studio Pacific Architecture
Developer/Owner Newcrest

Biography

Chris Speed, Associate at Dunning Thornton, is the project engineer for 20 Customhouse Quay. He has worked on projects requiring high levels of structural and architectural integration, including large commercial projects in NZ and Australia.
Chris is the winner of the Wellington 2016 Young Achiever of the Year Award from the Property Council of New Zealand.

Jordan Moss, Technical Manager at MJH Engineering is the Senior Steel Detailer for 20 Customhouse Quay. He has detailed many complex structures throughout NZ, and now spends the majority of his time providing technical advice both internally within MJH, and externally to consultants and main contractors.
MJH Engineering are well established in the industry, having excellent relationships with many of the country’s leading construction companies, suppliers, architects and engineers. Now employing over 100 staff members, MJH Engineering have a highly skilled and reliable workforce with the ability to tackle any project large or small.

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