Iain (Davo) has continued to develop his project management skills since joining Point in 2007 and has demonstrated his capability with the delivery of multiple highly challenging projects in a variety of roles. Iain has grown into a competent Project Manager and his passion for excellence has been astounding. In recent months Iain has also given his own time to assist in the establishment of the Young and Emerging Project Professionals (YEPP) Special Interest Group with the AIPM in the ACT region. Great effort Davo and worthy of Point’s Best on Ground for the Quarter!

• Location: Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria
• Value: $18 million
• Architect: Urban Design Architects
• Services Engineers: ALA Consulting Engineers
• Project Type:Residential

These accolades were especially rewarding as the evening was held as part of the 25th International Project Management Association (IPMA) World Congress.
The High Commendations were awarded for:

• Small Project – Treasury Child Care Project
• Project Team Member of the Year – Chris McLaughlan

Point was the proud recipient of the following category awards for 2011:

• Construction / Engineering Project under $100m – Qantas Operations, New Canberra Airport Project
• Small Project – Treasury Child Care Project
• Project Manager of the Year – Brendan Bilston
• Project Team Member of the Year – Chris McLaughlan
• AIPM ACT Project of the Year 2011– Qantas Operations New Canberra Airport Project

Each year the JDRF holds a Walk to Cure Diabetes event in every major Australian city. The charity walk is the primary fundraising event for this very worthwhile charity and also acts as the foundation’s key social event. On the day of the walk, our staff will be joining in to help organise the activity as well as enjoying being amongst such a vibrant community.

Type 1 Diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, it occurs more frequently than cancer, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy. Over 120,000 Australians suffer from Type 1 Diabetes. Through the excellent work of organisations such as the JDRF, researchers are steadily closing in on a cure for this debilitating disease.  Our Brisbane office is extremely proud of their association with the JDRF.

Further details can be obtained from the JDRF website www.jdrf.org.au

Justin, or JP, is selfless in his approach to all that he comes in contact with and he continually demonstrates he is a true leader among men. His proactive approach to looking after the welfare of others and desire to exceed his client’s expectations is a true inspiration to us all. Well done JP!

NAWIC is an industry body that supports and promotes women working in the building and construction industry.  Formed in 1995, NAWIC is a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation run by a volunteer Board of Directors.

NAWIC’s mission is:

• To raise the profile of women working in the construction industry
• To be a positive instrument for change in the construction industry
• To promote and share construction industry best practice
• To meet, support and network with other women in the construction industry

Point has established a sub-committee including staff across our Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane offices and is proud to support NAWIC and its initiatives.

Further details can be obtained from the NAWIC website www.nawic.com.au or by contacting Point NAWIC sub-committee members Anne Vella, Belinda Nash, Emily Nguyen, Kate Donovan, Leonora Chieng, Louise Bilston and Peter Mulvey.

The Australian Business Awards challenges the full spectrum of private, public and non-profit sector organisations in Australia through its comprehensive business and product award categories.

• Click here to visit the Australian Business Awards website
• Click here to view Point’s media release

The scope of works includes the construction of multiple facilities including, HMAS Albatross: Helicopter hangars, Working/Office accommodation, Storage, Synthetic training and Car parking; HMAS Stirling: Helicopter hangars, Working/Office accommodation, Storage, Car parking, Training/Briefing rooms; and up to four Earth Covered Buildings.

The Design Phase is to commence in August 2011, with the Construction Phase programmed to commence in January 2013.

• Client: Department of Defence
• Location: Nowra, NSW & Perth, WA
• Value: $160 million
• Project Type:Engineering + Infrastructure

This project is the first stage of redeveloping the site to accommodate additional car parking for the adjacent Scienceworks Museum and to provide consolidated storage facilities for the various museums that come under Museum Victoria to store their non-exhibited collection.

A key risk issue for Museum Victoria is the undertaking of the hazardous materials removal work in close proximity to the Scienceworks Museum and our approach to addressing this issue and the broader stakeholder management in our tender proposal was a key reason for Point securing this commission.

Point is managing the project from concept to completion.

• Client: Museum Victoria
• Location: Melbourne, Victoria
• Environmental/Hygienist: Noel Arnold & Associates
• Town Planning: Davis Langdon
• Structural Engineers: Bonacci Group
• Quantity Surveying: WT Partnership
• Building Certification: Reddo
• Project Type: Property + Building