Project portfolio

Project was a Design and Build joint venture with MWH. MWH were the senior partner in the joint venture and were responsible for client negotiations and contract administration. The design of the project was based on the Caledonian Development at Logan Park. While the project was completed for the South Otago A&P Society the Grandstand formed part of the overall showgrounds redevelopment...read more

Extension to the existing Carpet Court Building in Industrial Place Queenstown. Sheet Piled basement with precast panel and structural steel structure and stahlton suspended floor. This extension was completed by ABL in 2006. CONTRACT VALUE: $743,000.00 CONTRACT PERIOD: 18 weeks CLIENT: Alan Brown ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Kennedy Design STRUCTURAL ENGINEER : BF Whitham Ltd REFEREES : Martin...read more

Construction of a new two storey plus basement commercial property in Central Queenstown. This building required the construction of a habitable basement together with a ground floor bar/restaurant with offi ces and an apartment on the top floor. Constructed from precast concrete, recycled timber, schist stone work, copper sheeting and a colorsteel roof. CONTRACT VALUE: $630,000 CONTRACT...read more

This project involved an effective “gut” of Levels 1, 2 and 3 of the Old Grand Hotel portion of the Southern Cross premises along with strengthening of existing floors and walls to open up the building for the gaming floor on Level 1. Due to the need to get the Casino open as early as physically possible the project was tendered with only the structural elements designed. The...read more

The main extension on the southwest corner of the existing building included new double height atrium entrance space and trolley bay area, and a new Post Shop/Kiwibank. On the southeast corner a new inwards goods/store area was built, while the existing butchery, bakery and produce preparation areas and food hall were also extensively upgraded. New perimeter display and checkout facilities were...read more

Purpose built cheese factory and retail store. Constructed with a timber frame and insulated panels. The Building features exposed timber trusses and coloured concrete floor slab. ABL managed the project directly for and with the Client resulting in a smooth and successful project. CONTRACT VALUE: $400,000 CONTRACT PERIOD: 16 weeks CLIENT: Gibbston Valley Wines ARCHITECTS: Southern...read more

This project was carried out in two stages; the first stage was the conversation of an existing building into the new Holden showroom which involved the complete gutting of the building right back to the shell and extensive structural works to the exterior envelope to enable installation of large glazed areas. The second stage was the complete gutting and refurbishment of the ground floor level...read more

New Community Centre situated adjacent to Bullock Creek. This 436-person capacity building features natural timbers and stacked stone, a bar, kitchen, orchestra pits and outdoor areas. CONTRACT VALUE: $2.7m CONTRACT PERIOD: 11 months CLIENT: Queenstown Lakes District Council ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN: Noel Tapp ENGINEER: Holmes Consulting Groupread more

500 Car capacity underground carpark in Central Queenstown with 4 levels parking space plus roof slab, designed to accommodate future building above. Included 2 lifts, fire sprinkler and alarm systems and mechanical ventilation. Structure primarily TT flooring, shell beams with in-situ columns and was completed by ABL in July 2007. CONTRACT VALUE: $11.0m CONTRACT PERIOD: 21 months CLIENT:...read more

Before work could commence the existing Burger King outlet had to be relocated so a new one was built adjacent to Tay Street/ Elles Road Corner. The Drive Thru section of the extension was started at the same time. The existing Supermarket Building was gutted, the West Wall (Precast Concrete) was demolished and a temporary wall erected enabling alterations inside to be conducted. Once the new...read more

This project was carried out under a Collaborative Working Arrangement under the management of Hawkins Construction. ABL were one of 7 builders on site and we carried out 3 of the Cell Blocks. ABL was the first builder on site and the last to leave, carrying out the largest amount of the building work of the builders involved. The cell blocks were predominantly of concrete and steel...read more

New bar and restaurant fit-out completed in record time in a newly constructed building in Queenstown’s vibrant centre. Themed to represent the history of the area with the use of rough sawn timber, extensive schist internally and externally, fireplaces, bar fit-out and kitchen, the entire project was completed by ABL in time for the Christmas opening deadline....read more

The construction of the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter Metals Products ‘X’ Furnace foundation was carried out during February and early March 2007. The project required a 12m x 8m x 4.2 deep insitu concrete foundation structure to be constructed in extremely difficult ground conditions and within metres of existing furnaces operating at temperatures of up to 750ºC. To...read more

This contract was for the construction of the new 4000m2 Placemakers Outlet including the retail area, trade store and drive through, a mezzanine floor housing offices and amenities and the associated trade yard and car parking areas. The building was of Concrete floor, Precast and Steel portal construction, clad in coloursteel. CONTRACT VALUEContract Value: $ 3,468,000.00 CONTRACT...read more