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We are delighted to announce that Simonne Eldridge, Executive Leader of Clients + Brands has been appointed the Inaugural Chair of the newly established Faculty Advisory Board at The University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering. The purpose of the Board is to support the faculty in its ambition to be one of the top five Faculties of Engineering in Australasia and the top seventy Faculties of Engineering in the World. The Board’s members include leaders from across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia including Jane Cutler, David Carter, Summer Collins, Troy Coyle (Wahine/She/Her), Andrew Somervell, Andrew Grant, Fady Mishriki, and Shaun O’Donnell. Tonkin + Taylor’s purpose is together we create and sustain a better world. Engineering contributes to this outcome through the application of new knowledge and the connections between industry and academia. Simonne brings a wealth of experience in leadership as a member of the Tonkin + Taylor Group Leadership Team, Deputy Chair of the Accreditation Council, member of the Chartered Professional Engineers Council, previous Tonkin + Taylor Group Board member, previous WasteMINZ Board member, and has over 30 years' experience in the planning, design, and construction of civil and environmental projects in the United Kingdom, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. To read more about the University of Auckland Faculty of Engineering click here: https://lnkd.in/gBKEqsUr

Tonkin + Taylor and Beca have won GOLD at the 2024 ACE New Zealand Awards for Project SH25A Taparahi Bridge! "We are thrilled that the team's work has received this industry recognition. Delivering this project within the reduced time frame is a testament to everyone's ability and attitude. We were privileged to work with a supportive, informed and driven client in NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. We're proud to have delivered a fantastic piece of infrastructure, reinstating a vital link to the community." - Chris Perks, Sector Director - Transport. We worked with our partners, Beca on design, and constructor clients, McConnell Dowell and Fulton Hogan, and are honoured for their agility in design, investigative expertise, and innovative approach. - 12 Month Reduction: The project shaved significant time off the usual bridge design and construction timeline, setting a new industry standard - 90% Traffic Recovery: After reopening, vehicle traffic on SH25A recovered to 90.88% of pre-closure levels - 120 metres of State Highway 25A in the Coromandel reinstated - $69 million boost in regional tourism This project highlights the power of clear goals, strong partnerships, and a shared commitment to delivering results. We’re also proud of our finalists Dilys Fong and Cole Brown who were recognised by ACE NZ for their contributions to the field. Outstanding mahi – well done everyone! Read more about the project: https://lnkd.in/geN-fytG #ACEAwards2024 #TonkinTaylor #Beca #McConnellDowell #FultonHogan #NZTA #WakaKotahi #Innovation #Collaboration #RapidResponse #CommunityImpact #NZInfrastructure Chris Bauld, Mark Foster

A compass, the lighthouse, and how #climate #disclosures can do more than tick a box. What if they were the by-product of investing in the #sustainable #financial #future of your business? Inspired by so much activity, great thinking and invaluable guidance kindly shared by folks like Chapter Zero New Zealand and Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Sanel Tomlinson and Alec Tang (KPMG), Louise Aitken (Deloitte), amongst others - I've been musing on 18 years of science-grounded #strategic #sustainability work. Finally, the time has arrived. Now it's called #TransitionPlanning and #ScienceBased #engineering solutions have a big role to play. This is a big moment for #SustainabilityLeadership and #SustainableDevelopment. In a short 5-min. article, I've shared thoughts on the compass and lighthouse - critical directional tools to navigate risk and opportunity in practical terms - not through disclosures, but good strategic thinking and investment choices in solutions that work. Take comfort, for this is not entirely new territory. Some companies started the work decades ago. Their experience shows, with the right #mindset and #leadership, the transition to '#zero #footprint' can be done commercially and largely with today's technology. And there are local examples of such leaders. In an era of rising expectations and increasing risks, the path you choose from here will define your/our legacy. We need to get it right, this time. Oh, and there's a suggestion for a Christmas holiday read in there too. A book by a business leader who's actually planned and executed the transition of his global industrial company. Ray Anderson was a genuine leader and well ahead of his time. Roger Robson-Williams PhD, Juhi Shareef, Trent Yeo, Craig Fisher, James Hughes, Brett Ogilvie, Gavin Cherrie, Gavin Healy, Michael Field, Michael Fraser PhD MInstD, Chris Tobias, MMC, ISSP-SEP, Magnus Williams, Tonkin + Taylor, Martin Rich, Steve Henry, Grant Webster, Rob Campbell, Jayne Chamberlain, Jack Kingsford, Ewen Anderson, Jerome Partington

More than 600 million people worldwide fall ill every year from eating contaminated food, and ensuring food safety is fundamental to food security, enabling better health and improved nutrition across the globe to tackle this alarming number. Shifts for more sustainable food production, to enhance food security and to reduce environmental footprints are seeing circular practices and policies adopted in agrifood systems – which raises an emerging concern about how these circular processes will impact food safety. Exploring this balancing act, Tonkin + Taylor’s Andrew Pearson, Senior Environmental Consultant, recently collaborated with the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on a report exploring the evidence of risk to food safety in advancing circular policies in agrifood systems, to outline a way forward to overcome challenges and take advantage of the opportunities to protect and enhance food safety. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gGxr7BiF #FoodSafety #CircularEconomy #SustainableAgriculture #FoodSecurity #EnvironmentalConsulting #AgrifoodSystems #FAO

Futurespace 2024 is where the brightest minds in engineering come together to tackle the future head-on. Starting tomorrow, this event is all about leadership, innovation, and driving change in a rapidly evolving industry.   “Why Gen Z Keeps Ghosting Your Phone Calls” - Tamsyn Fenton, Early Careers Advisor, will be speaking on Day 1 about how to effectively engage with the TikTok generation, who value different work qualities and culture than the generations before them. You’ll come away with practical strategies on how to connect with this digitally native workforce. This is a session you don’t want to miss!   This year, we're honoured to celebrate the recognition of the SH25A Taparahi Bridge project, which has been named as an award finalist. Completed in partnership with Beca, McConnell Dowell, and Fulton Hogan, this critical project restored vital transport links after the 2023 Coromandel weather events, setting a new standard for rapid infrastructure recovery.   We're also proud to have two of our own Tonkin + Taylor professionals being recognised for their outstanding contributions to the field:   - Emerging Leader Award Finalist: Dilys Fong, Transport Planner and Engineer. The judges recognised Dilys for her passion for achieving wider outcomes for communities, which comes from a deep commitment to her work in diversity, engagement, and climate change adaptation.   - ACE New Zealand Futurespace Award Finalist: Cole Brown, Engineering Geologist. The judges highlighted Cole’s expertise leading the development of Tonkin + Taylor’s groundbreaking Site Search platform. They also noted his leadership in integrating digital solutions, and his strong technical focus with ability to motivate teams.   Read more about the SH25A Taparahi Bridge Project here: https://lnkd.in/geN-fytG #Futurespace2024 #Leadership #Innovation #Infrastructure #Engineering #FutureLeaders

We’re proud to have Tonkin + Taylor as our trusted partners who ensure our standards remain rigorous and credible by assessing, reviewing, and managing the technical aspects of our certification. Recently, the ISO - International Organization for Standardization redefined what it means to be an ecolabel, raising the bar for certification standards worldwide. Eco Choice is proud to be the only ecolabel in New Zealand that meets this new definition, further cementing our commitment to transparency and excellence. Hear from our partners about the value Eco Choice provides businesses and New Zealanders, and why our ecolabel is more important than ever. https://lnkd.in/g2XwmQt3 Sandra O'Brien-Kelly Claudia Waite Jacques Goldie #Ecolabel #EnvironmentalStandards #SustainableDevelopment

Join a range of resilience and economic experts at the Christchurch Construction Clients' Group - NZ Constructing Excellence Seminar. Hosted in Tonkin + Taylor’s Christchurch office on October 23rd, this seminar will explore climate resilience and economic updates for 2024 and beyond. Grant Lovell, Sector Director—Land + Buildings, will welcome the impressive panel of speakers and guests to Tonkin + Taylor’s 5-star green-rated Christchurch office building. Paddy Pringle, Principal Consultant—Climate Risk and Resilience, will also speak on lessons learned from adaptation planning for assets and infrastructure and how this shapes a pragmatic approach to resilience. Syliva Maclaren, Managing Director of Storm Environmental will guide you through her presentation exploring whether we defend, adapt, or retreat when dealing with construction climate change challenges. Tim Van Bohemen Bank of New Zealand’s Client Director of Property and Leon Head a BNZ Business Partner will conclude the session with valuable economic insights in the construction space. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, share insights, and innovate together as we face the challenges of climate resilience and economic change. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gFa--Ust 23 October, 7am-9am | Tonkin + Taylor Christchurch Office

We’re kicking off a new series highlighting the innovators behind our pavement engineering success in Australia! First up is Sunny Singh. With 14 years of pavement design experience and unique expertise in rehabilitation design, Sunny has done significant work in the transport and land sectors. Most recently, as Design Lead on the Eastern Freeway upgrades, he oversaw the addition of six motor lanes to ease congestion for Melbourne locals. Sunny is passionate about ongoing learning and mentorship and is a firm believer that strong communication and building solid client relationships are key to overcoming challenges and delivering successful projects. Curious to learn more about how Sunny and our team can add value to your next project? Read more about how we're shaping the future of pavement engineering in Australia here: https://lnkd.in/gSkeJjxh #TheGroundbreakers #PavementEngineering #Infrastructure #GeotechnicalEngineering #EngineeringInnovation

Congratulations to Alex Keyte Beattie for winning the Young Professionals Scholarship from the Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia! Alex, a Senior Environmental Consultant in our Melbourne office, is presenting at the Australian Resource Recovery Conference in Adelaide, which begins today. Her presentation, "Resource Recovery in Remote Locations: Lessons from the Pacific," draws on Tonkin + Taylor’s work across Pacific Islands such as the Marshall Islands, Chatham Islands, Niue, and the Federated States of Micronesia. Alex's research offers valuable insights into how remote communities can achieve sustainable resource recovery through pragmatic approaches. By leveraging local resources, building community capacity, and adapting solutions to unique needs, we're helping to create a more circular economy in some of the world's most challenging environments. For those attending the conference, we encourage you to attend her session tomorrow at 11:40am during the Regional and Remote Session. Please join us in celebrating Alex's achievement and her commitment to sustainable resource management!

Tonkin + Taylor is sponsoring the New Zealand Lifelines Council, National Lifeline Utilities Forum at Te Pae Christchurch, where experts in infrastructure resilience gather to share knowledge and insights. This important forum brings together representatives from lifeline utilities, critical infrastructure organisations, regional Lifelines Groups, the CDEM sector, and research agencies, all working to strengthen New Zealand’s infrastructure resilience and the well-being of our communities. James Hughes – Technical Director – Climate + Resilience, and Morgan Lindsay – Climate Risk + Geospatial Consultant are presenting in the national perspectives on resilience session. Their presentation will discuss sector-based scenario planning across New Zealand, and its application and relevance in a resilience context - using examples from the telco and health sectors. James and Morgan will highlight how organisations across Aotearoa can use their scenarios to better prepare for an uncertain future. We are pleased to be part of this collaborative effort, supporting ongoing work to enhance our ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from potential disruptions. #Resilience #Infrastructure #LifelineUtilities #CommunityWellbeing #TonkinTaylor #NationalLifeLineUtilitiesForum #NewZealand Emma Singh Chris Soutar Mike Jacka Mark Dawson