North Construction & Building Pty Ltd

Project Spotlight | Port Macquarie Courthouse Extension North was engaged by the Department of Communities and Justice to deliver the award-winning extensions to the existing Port Macquarie Courthouse. The extensions comprised a new court room, security entry way, access ramps, and upgraded landscaping; as well as a refurbishment of the existing registrar’s office. North collaborated closely with the client in the development of our construction methodology to overcome several foreseeable project challenges. These included removing and replacing the main switchboard to accommodate an additional electrical services demand and ensuring the building able to remain operational. Being located within and adjacent to the operational courthouse building, a significant portion of the work was completed out of hours, to minimise noise whilst court was sitting. North was also faced with shipping and quarantine delays to the proposed terracotta façade tiles requiring North to develop a temporary cladding methodology as a mitigation measure to weatherproof and secure the new court rooms until the final product arrived. Sustainability was also a key focus of the project, with the building now featuring a 32kW solar system with rainwater re-use that traps rainwater from the roof, stores and re-uses the water to operate the sanitary amenities within the magistrates’ facilities. Due to the operational requirements of these types of buildings, extensive security provisions were installed into the facility from x-ray screening machines through to CCTV linked via an extensive AV network that connects the courtroom to external prison facilities. The new extension has recently been celebrated at the recent 2024 Master Builders Association of New South Wales Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards with the project winning the ‘Extensions, Renovations and Refurbishments $1m to $5m’ award. Once again, thank you and congratulations to the entire team involved in the delivery of the Port Macquarie Courthouse Extensions. #buildingwithtrust #yourtrustedbuildingpartner #excellenceinbuilding #excellenceinconstruction #builderoftheyear #awardwinning #projectspotlight

Project Spotlight | Gosford RSL Club The newly built, award-winning Gosford RSL Club stands proudly in the heart of Gosford on the NSW Central Coast and provides a community-centric development offering state-of-the-art facilities. The development comprises a 3-storey venue featuring a distinctive porte cochere entry, RSL museum, and reception servicing both the RSL Club and the adjoining motel on the ground floor. The first floor contains a cafe, lounge, bar, multiple indoor and outdoor dining options, kids' play area, and teenage retreat. The second floor showcases sophisticated conference and event spaces, sports bar and brewery. An additional 154 car parking spaces are being added on site to accommodate the expected increase in patron numbers. From commencement of works it was imperative that the existing RSL Club continued trading as normal throughout the construction of the new facilities, and North‘s construction methodology was meticulously planned to ensure minimal disruption. To ensure the successful delivery of the project, North worked diligently and collaboratively with the client — Gosford RSL Club, and broader consultant team including The APP Group as project manager and WMK Architecture as architects. North was also purposeful in the engagement of local trade contractors and ensuring our supply chain was kept local and Australian made, where possible. The Gosford RSL Club exemplifies construction excellence, architectural brilliance, community celebration, heritage preservation and innovation. This was further recognised and celebrated at the recent 2024 Master Builders Association of New South Wales Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards with the project receiving the ‘Commercial Projects – $30m to $50m’ award. We are proud to have been able to work with a client who has aligned values and strong commitment to the Central Coast to deliver this landmark project. Once again, thank you to all involved for your significant contributions and congratulations to the entire team involved in the delivery of the Gosford RSL Club. #buildingwithtrust #yourtrustedbuildingpartner #excellenceinbuilding #excellenceinconstruction #builderoftheyear #awardwinning #projectspotlight

North enjoyed tremendous success at last night’s Master Builders Association of New South Wales Newcastle Excellence in Building Awards with wins in the following categories:   - Gosford RSL: Commercial projects - $30m to $50m - Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Medowie - Stages 3 & 4: Public Buildings - Over $30m - Port Macquarie Courthouse: Extensions, Renovations and Refurbishments - $1m to $5m - Mangrove Creek Visitor Space: Public Buildings - Under $5m - St Philips Christian College, Waratah - Education Foundation Office: Public Buildings - $5 to $10m - Cessnock Community Performing Arts Centre: Restoration of Historic Building over $2m   The night culminated with North Construction and Building Pty Ltd being named Commercial Builder of the Year.   We would like to thank our clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and our dedicated North team who work tirelessly to bring all of our projects to life. Special thanks also to the families and friends of our staff who are all a valued and integral part of the extended North family.   #buildingwithtrust #yourtrustedbuildingpartner #excellenceinbuilding #excellenceinconstruction #builderoftheyear #mbaawards 

MBA NSW – Western Regions Excellence in Building Awards The Western Regional MBA Awards Night was held on Friday 16th August. We are incredibly proud to announce that North was awarded the Western Regions Excellence in Building Award in the Aged Care / Lifestyle Over 55's $1m-$5m for Orana Gardens Wellness Centre, Dubbo. Dominique Judd was awarded the Women in Building Award - Western Region. A huge congratulations to Dominique and to everyone involved in the Orana Gardens project. Master Builders Association of NSW Orana Gardens #womaninconstruction #awardwinners #trustedbuildingpartner #buildingwithtrust

Out of the ground and up we go! New milestone for the Gosford Regional Library team. The installation of the tower crane on site signifies the next stage in the project, the first of the precast walls and lift shaft are installed and the commencement of the first floor suspended deck is well underway.

We kicked off the third year of 'The North Challenge' this week with students from six Central Coast high schools participating. The six teams of Year 10 students have been challenged with developing a business case addressing the growing population and the subsequent housing shortage on the Central Coast with students tasked with using their entrepreneurial and business minds to present a viable solution. Participating schools this year include: @BrisbaneWaterSecondaryCollege @WyongHighSchool St Joseph's Catholic College, East Gosford ST PETERS CATHOLIC COLLEGE TUGGERAH LAKES St Edward's College, East Gosford Central Coast Grammar School  Special thanks to Scott Goold Regional Director Business NSW - Central Coast for "setting the scene" for the students, presenting data on the regions demographics and current housing situation.  We look forward to working with the students over the next 3 months as they develop their business cases.   #buildingwithtrust  #your trusted building partner   #thenorthchallenge   #innovation

Investing in the Future: Mentoring, Training & Support  Our monthly apprentice, cadet and leading hand meetings at various project sites offer a fantastic opportunity for hands-on learning across a range of projects as well as team building.  Last Friday, July 5th, we gathered at the Gosford Regional Library site, enjoying perfect weather for a comprehensive site tour!  Our junior team members had the chance to connect with peers and managers over lunch, taking time to catchup and build our supportive culture.  We're committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders, and these meetings are a vital part of their development journey. 

Over 50,000 Push-ups Collectively! 19 North employees were proud participants of this years’ Push-up Challenge which saw them successfully complete over 50,000 push-ups collectively during the 24 day challenge and raise $1,600 to support mental and physical health. The Push Up Challenge has become an annual event for a group of Northies and it's not uncommon to find a meeting room or corridor filled with Northies pushing out their daily target with varying levels of enjoyment while raising much needed funds for Lifeline, our chosen support beneficiary in 2024. The Push-up challenge was founded in 2017 by Nick Hudson after he faced his own battle with mental health, sadly, the daily target push-up number of 3,249 represents the number of lives lost to suicide in 2022. The fitness event focuses on pushing for better mental and physical health for all Australians and has so far raised $40 million on its crusade. While the challenge was difficult sometimes, each of our Northies recognised an encouraging camaraderie and reported feeling happier for the exercise.  www.lifeline.org.au https://lnkd.in/g7zKDqb3

Scott Freeman – Celebrating 20 years at North  Starting as an apprentice with North in 2004 when he was just 16 years old, Scott has witnessed first hand industry advancements and the business's growth from just 20 employees based on the Central Coast to now over 120 located in Regional NSW and South East Queensland.  On completion of his apprenticeship Scott went on to become a leading hand, site supervisor and is currently one of our experienced Site Managers.  Scott is an integral part of the North team and recently became a shareholder within the business, a business that is proudly 100% employee owned. He has been involved in the construction of many of our award winning commercial projects including schools, hospitals, showrooms, retail and substations and with this vast experience is a wonderful mentor and role model across our many development programs. We congratulate Scott and thank him for his commitment and dedication to North over the past 20 years.

Last week, our regional Women in Construction roadshow returned to the Central Coast, offering a valuable experience for local students. It was an inspiring session for female students from years 7 to 12, who had the opportunity to engage with female role models from North, including apprentices, building cadets, project delivery professionals and other construction support roles. The event also featured a lineup of distinguished speakers including A-League Women’s Central Coast Mariners Football Club Captain Taren King and winner of the first ever Liberty A League Mariners Medal, midfielder Bianca Galic. The panel addressed topics such as setting career objectives, the importance of developing resilience, cultivating a personal brand, fostering teamwork, and the pursuit of dreams. Special thanks to Jenney-lee Pye and Matt Frew from Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) for your support in coordinating this event; Katrinna Madden, Jodie Taylor and Amy Denniss from Construction Trade Qualifications (RTO 41158) for facilitating our afternoon hands on activity; Gabrielle Harden from Master Builders Association of NSW; Rebecca Freeman from Central Coast Group Training; Helen Giggins and Liyaning (Maggie) Tang from University of Newcastle; Katrina Duggan from TAFE NSW; Sharon Norton from Apprenticeship Support Australia; and Emma Lucas from NSW Department of Education for being one of our amazing mentors. Thank you to our pop-up exhibitors, NSW Department of Education, Training Services NSW, Apprenticeship Support Australia, Master Builders Association of NSW, University of Newcastle, TAFE NSW, Central Coast Group Training and Construction Trade Qualifications (RTO 41158), and to all the young women for coming along – it was a fantastic day!   Special thank you to our participating schools - TUGGERAH LAKES SECONDARY COLLEGE BERKELEY VALE CAMPUS, Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance Campus and Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi Campus, Terrigal High School, Gorokan High School, WYONG HIGH SCHOOL, Kincumber High School, Northlakes High School, Heritage College Lake Macquarie, Wadalba Community School, Brisbane Waters Secondary College Woy Woy, St Peter's Catholic College, St Joseph's Catholic High School, Central Coast Sports College and Narara Valley High School.   Congratulations to Sophia Foley of Northlakes High School for being the lucky winner of a Central Coast Mariners jersey signed by Kyah Simon.   We’re excited about the prospect of organising more regional roadshows throughout NSW. Keep an eye out for any upcoming announcements! Funding provided by the NSW Government Women in Construction Industry Innovation Program. NSW Women in Construction #buildingwithtrust #yourtrustedbuildingpartner #icirtratedbuilder #regionalbuilder #construction #careersinconstruction #cadetships #apprenticeships #traineeships #womeninconstruction