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STRUCTURALLY SPEAKING
the newsletter of MSC consulting group
February 2015
CATCHING UP
WITH THE MSC
FOUNDERS
Thirty years after they founded the
company, MSC directors Bob McGuigan
and John Syme, are slowing down.
They first
met in engineering school and
joined forces in 1984 when Bob needed help.
Having moved into an office in Lake Road, he
A CONSIDERABLE COLLABORATION was working on the Takapuna Village project
(now the site of the Sentinel) and needed
additional resources for the design of a
It’s no secret that without good client says since then the companies have formed a 19-storey building. The pair joined forces and
relationships, a business would cease to close working relationship. “From pre-planning McGuigan Syme was born.
exist. That’s why MSC values longstanding for possible projects through the resource consent Over three decades, Bob and John have
partnerships such as the one it has with process and documentation, to the final design been instrumental in shaping MSC into a
Bunnings NZ Ltd. and successful project completion – it’s all part of successful and highly respected engineering
MSC has been involved with Bunnings store our commitment to our partners,” says Geoff. firm with a staff of 55 and a portfolio of
projects from Silverdale to Wellington. Their latest “We provide due diligence and preliminary significant projects. Both have made a huge
collaborations involve Bunnings two newest and value engineering advice to help with setting the impact on the industry and gained reputations
largest stores in Auckland. Bunnings New Lynn project budget, and then we play a key part in for their integrity, passion and willingness to
is the company’s first multi-level store in New the resource and building consent applications,” help others.
Zealand. It features retail, a nursery and timber he explains. “We’re there every step of the way, John has moved to Nelson to be closer to his
trade on the first floor above a basement carpark. through to the completion of construction. Having family, but will continue to work as a consultant
Design work has also begun on an even larger a great relationship with Bunnings makes our job for MSC; while Bob is continuing doing some
project, the three-level Bunnings Grey Lynn store, more enjoyable. It’s something we’re very proud work for MSC and is looking forward to
with construction set to kick off in early 2015. of.” spending more time on the golf course, with
MCS’s relationship with Bunnings dates back family and at Rotary.
to 2005, with their first project together at The The continuing directors are Geoff Chilcott,
Hub, Whakatane. MSC director Geoff Chilcott Tom Donald, Kevin Wyborn and Anil Krishnan.
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ENJOYING THE GOLDEN YEARS
MSC recognises the importance of quality-built
retirement accommodation that caters to a variety
of needs, including assisted living and apartment-
style units.
Thanks to the companies’ strong relationship,
Oceania Group again engaged the MSC civil
and structural team for their latest retirement living
redevelopment project, Meadowbank Lifestyle
Care and Village in east Auckland. MSC became
involved early on, providing reporting to support
the resource consent application.
The main building includes the common facilities
for the development and consists of five levels
over a full basement. The double-height entry and
foyer, plus the open-plan common areas, created
structural challenges that were overcome by using
transfer beams at the ground and third-floor levels.
MSC director Tom Donald is very pleased with
Retirement living is a growth area for MSC. The team began working with Oceania Group on his team’s attention to detail, and the extensive
retirement villages 10 years ago, with Auckland projects including Lady Allum in Milford, Elmwood coordination with architects and other consultants
in Manurewa, and others around New Zealand. in the documentation.
RIGHT ON TRACK
MSC played an important role in the completion of the new
Goodman distribution warehouse in Otahuhu. The team provided
structural engineering for the development, which comprises an
11,000m2 warehouse built on the site of the original Otahuhu Railway
workshop. The project is the latest in a working relationship between
Goodman and MSC that dates back more than 10 years.
MSC coordinated with the other consultants to produce a top-class
facility featuring rail lines with a yard, canopy, office and racking solutions.
Geoff Chilcott says MSC overcame a major challenge with the floor
design. “Due to weak compressible ground conditions, the warehouse
floor and foundations were supported on driven piles 18m deep. MSC
designed the warehouse floor as a joint-free post-tensioned slab spanning
GOING FOR GREEN
the piles.”
The warehouse is part of a larger Goodman project promoting leasing
opportunities to clients outgrowing their existing premises. Its sustainable
design features include rainwater harvesting, skylights in the office building,
and daylight harvesting systems in the warehouse that can dim or switch off MSC has provided engineering design services for many prominent
electric lighting in response to changing daylight availability. projects by Auckland property developer Manson TCLM. Historically
these have included residential apartment and multi-unit developments
at Gibbons Road, The Strand, and Hurstmere Road in Takapuna.
MSC has also played a major role in some more high-profile and complex
structures. Among these is the new WaterCare House, a 5 Green Star-rated
building completed in 2013.
The first Green Star-rated office building to be constructed in Newmarket
for more than eight years, WaterCare House received a 5-Green Star
certification from the New Zealand Green Building Council. Built with the
highest quality design and specification, it represents a new generation
in office development for Auckland. The development incorporates three
basement parking levels with five floors of office space over a total rentable
area of 12,796m2.
MSC is now working with the Manson team on documenting their head
office in Parnell to achieve a 6-star Green Star rating.
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A COMMUNITY
ASSET
The Wallace Family commissioned
MSC to provide civil and structural
engineering services to help realise
their vision of a retail and commercial
hub for Takanini’s fast-growing
population.
The 5.4 hectare Takanini Village
comprises 12,000m2 of retail and
800m2 of office space in four separate
buildings. Anchor tenants include
prime national retailers such as The
Warehouse, House of Travel, Telecom
and The Coffee Club.
FLOOR A FOCUS
Consisting predominantly of peat
soil, the site generated considerable
challenges for MSC’s design team, says
director Kevin Wyborn. A basement car
MSC Consulting was part of the park beneath one of the office buildings
design-build team for a 2000m2 office required floating raft foundations to
development for Stonewood Homes
at Logistics Drive in Christchurch and
developed by contractor Calder-
minimise differential settlements across the
building. Pavements were built with an
underlying layer of sand to cope with the
KICKOFF FOR
Stewart.
The construction included composite
Comflor steel-beam gravity frames,
anticipated traffic loads.
“Additional infrastructure adjacent to the
site was also required,” says Kevin. “That
NEW CRFU
FACILITIES
precast panel, and eccentrically braced included the widening of Walters Road
steel-braced frames to resist lateral and a new traffic signalised intersection –
earthquakes and wind forces. all delivered within a tight timeframe.”
During the design phase, Stonewood With a firm emphasis on urban design, MSC is proud to be part of the team
Homes asked for confirmation that the excellent pedestrian links, a stunning developing facilities for one of New
floor vibrations would not be excessive, landscaping package and on-site Zealand’s premier rugby unions, the
as this has become an issue following parking, Takanini Village is a true asset to Canterbury Rugby Football Union
recent earthquake events around New the community. (CRFU).
Zealand. To meet the latest requirements,
Athfield Architects, Hawkins
computer modelling was undertaken to
Construction and MSC are working
ensure the floor vibrations under footfall
together to deliver this exciting project,
were within acceptable limits.
which features a new two-storey office
building and high-performance facility
located at Rugby Park in St Albans,
Christchurch.
The 1200m2 office will house
the CRFU administration. The high-
performance facility has been developed
by extending an existing portal frame
building that was provided as a
temporary facility after the earthquakes. It
will be available for use by rugby players
and coaches from around the world who
participate in the Crusaders’ International
High Performance Training programmes.
The project is due for completion in time
for the 2015 rugby season.
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INTRODUCING:
The appointment of Anil Krishnan as a director is a natural progression
for the MSC veteran who joined the company as a structural engineer in
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ANIL KRISHNAN
“It’s an honour to step up into a directorship,” he says. “My fellow directors
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expectations of economical but also structurally sound designs.”
MSC
has
several
boat
owners
who
are
only
too
happy
to
take
on
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MSC
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to
enjoy
a
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fishing around Kawau Island. The days fishing culminates with a BBQ and prize giving for the best dressed
and biggest fish. Always well attended and with a great setting at Mansion House it’s a great day for the staff.
In what has become an
annual highlight of the
MSC sporting calendar, an
enthusiastic team of MSC
cyclists tackled the Lake
Taupo Cycle Challenge on
Saturday 29 November.
This year the team of nine
included Geoff Chilcott, Tom
Donald, Paul Culley and his
son Jack, Alyx, Haden, Max,
Kartick and Briana, who were
competing either in two-person
teams or as soloists. They’ve
been training throughout the
winter to tackle the 160km
circumnavigation of Lake
Taupo, which culminates in the
long and daunting Hatepe Hill
30km from the finish. MSC
enjoy the event each year
with Haydn & Rollett Ltd and
Conslab where all companies
contribute to a fun after race
BBQ, refreshments and prize
giving.
MSC IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING ORGANISATIONS...
Auckland Level 1, 12-14 Como Street, Takapuna. P: 09 486 2210
Christchurch 82 Oxford Terrace. P: 03 379 8451
PO Box 33-426, Takapuna. E: msc@msc.co.nz
www.msc.co.nz
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