Buckeridge Group

Issue 6 | Q2 2017

Buckeridge Group of Companies - BGC news and reviewsBULLETIN

BGC Contracting secures $720m Whyalla Contract (Read more on page 3)

Inside this edition:

• BGCContractingsecures$720mWhyallacontract(oppositepage)

• BGCConstructionprojects(page4)

• BGCDivisionscollaborateonWestinHotel(page5)

• BGCDevelopment’sluxury4.5starAloftHotel(page6&7)

• HomeBasedisplaycentrefeaturingBGCdivisions(page8)

• HarmonyRoofTiles-MasterBuilderAwards(page9)

• BGCCementApprenticeoftheYearnomination(page10)

• BGCPrecastdevelopsbridgebeamcapability(page11)

• BGCDevelopment’sTribecaEastresidentialapartments(page12)

This quarterly publication showcases the depth and breadth of talent, achievements and innovation throughout the BGC Group.

Welcome to Issue 6 | Q2 2017 of the BGC Bulletin.

page2|Issue6

BGC Asphalt recently completed works extending the Turquoise Way Trail at Jurien Bay, 226km north of Perth. The trail offers spectacular views of the Indian Ocean coast and is a highly popular route for walkers and cyclists alike.

BGCAsphalt’sHazelmereplantproduced1,200tonnesofredasphalt,whichwasdeliveredtoJurienBaybyBGCTransport,andlaidforthepath’s6.7kmextension.

BGC Asphalt General Manager Craig Hollingsworth said the project demonstrated the division’s versatility to deliver on diverse work scopes, from small regional projects to major highway improvements.

Asp

halt

BGC Asphalt completes extension to popular seaside walkway in Jurien Bay

BGC Contracting secures $720 million Whyalla Contract

Contracting

Above: Ongoing civil contracting works at the Iron Knob and South Middleback Ranges iron ore projects near Whyalla, South Australia.

BGC Contracting has been awarded a five-year contract extension, valued at more than $720 million, with Onesteel Manufacturing Pty Ltd (Arrium) at its Iron Knob and South Middleback Ranges iron ore projects close to Whyalla in South Australia.

ThecontractextensionwillseeBGCContractingprovideafullrangeofminingservicesthroughto2022.

BGCContractingCEOGregHeylensaidthecontractextensionwasasignificantvoteofconfidenceintheprojectandreflectedwellonthecollaborativerelationshipbetweenthetwocompaniesoverthepastfouryears.

“Through the various challenges posed by the decline in the iron ore price and the administration of Onesteel as a whole, we have maintained a strong relationship with Arrium,” Greg said.

“The breadth and vertical integration of our services has enabled us to improve efficiencies and continue to meet Arrium’s safety and production targets during a difficult time.”Arrium’sprojectsprovidelumpandfineproductsinternationallytotheworld’ssteelmarkets.

Issue6|page3

Cons

truc

tion

Construction

New Castle makeover fit for royaltyThespiritofthelandmarkRedCastleHotelinLathlain,livesoninthenewRedCastleApartments,nowcompleteandrecentlyopened.

BuiltbyBGCConstructiononthesitewherethe1960s-builtRedCastleHoteloncestood,thenewseven-storey,141apartmentdevelopmenthasstunningviewsacrossBurswoodandtheSwanRiverinWesternAustralia.

WhiletheRedCastleApartmentsfeaturecuttingedgetechnologyandmoderndesign,theformerhotel’s‘castle’turrethasbeenretained,intributetothesite’spast.

For more information, visit the website: www.redcastle-apartments.com.au

page4|Issue6New Bunbury Fire Station open for businessThenewBunburyCareerFireStationisnowopenandreadytosupportthegrowingsouthwestcommunityinWesternAustralia.

The$5million,state-of-the-artfacilitywasbuiltbyBGCConstructionandwasofficiallyopenedearlierthisyearbythenWAEmergencyServicesMinisterJoeFrancis.

Thenewstationwillbehometo43operationalfirefighterswithaminimumofeightrosteredonduty,24hoursaday,sevendaysaweek.Facilitiesinclude12dormrooms,ade-contaminationsystem,specialisedtrainingarea,rescuetrainingtowerandanadvancedsecurityandmonitoringsystem.

New aged care facility underway with Opal Aged Care BGCConstructionhascommencedsiteworksforanew$30millionagedcarefacilityinCarineforOpalAgedCare.ItissituatedonthesamesiteastheStIvesRetirementVillagealsobuiltbyBGCConstruction.

ThenewfacilityisdueforcompletioninJune2018andwillinclude145beds,aspecialdementiacareunitandacafé.

RetirementandUnitDevelopmentManagerJohnIrvinesaidthecontractrepresenteda

significantnewclientrelationshipforthedivision.

“We’reexcitedtobeworkingonourfirstprojectwithOpalAgedCare,whichisoneoftheleading,privatelyownedagedcareprovidersinAustralia,”Johnsaid.

“Thecompanyhasalargepresenceintheeasternstatesandwe’repleasedtobesupportingtheirgrowthinWesternAustralia.

“WelookforwardtoasuccessfulprojectandrelationshipwithOpalAgedCareinthefuture.”

BGC Development - Westin hotel achieves construction milestone D

evelopment / Cem

ent

The five-star luxury Westin Hotel at the 480 Hay Street Precinct in Perth has recently reached a significant construction milestone, with all glass façade panels on the main tower now installed.

Morethan1,850glasspanelswereinstalledonthehotel,whichisduetoopeninearly2018.

BGCDevelopmentandBPiarebuildingthehotel,whichwilloffer368rooms,aninfinitypool,ballroom,conferencefacilities,dayspa,gymnasiumandasignaturerestaurantintheheritage-listedHibernianHall,whichisbeingrefurbished.

BGCDryMix,adivisionofBGCCement,hasdevelopedanewrangeoftechnicalpre-baggeddrymixproducts,includingShrinkageCompensatedGrouts,PatchMortarsandFloorUnderlay,tomeetthespecificconstructionrequirementsfortheproject.

TheproductrangehasalsobeenusedacrossotherBGCcommercialprojectsincludingtheAloftHoteland25RoweinRivervale.

“We’re pleased to be working in collaboration with other BGC divisions to expand our product range to match specific project needs,” BGC Dry Mix Research and Development Manager Michael Boey said. Formoreinformationabouttheproductrangevisit:www.bgc.com.au/construction-materials/bgc-cement

Construction

Issue6|page5

More than 1,850 glass panels were installed on the hotel

The luxury 4.5-star Aloft Hotel has opened its doors to guests in Perth, marking the Australian debut of the international Aloft brand.

Officiallyopenedon26May2017atTheSpringsRivervale,the15-storey,224-roomhotelisthefirstofitskindtobebuiltinAustralia,providinghigh-qualityamenitiesandavibrantsocialatmospherejustminutesfromtheCBD,thenewPerthStadium,theCrownPerthentertainmentprecinctandPerthAirport.

Oneofthehotel’s majorattractionsis thestunningrooftop ballroomandopenair terracethatoffer panoramicviewsof theSwanRiverand PerthCBD.

Guestscanalsoenjoyexpansiveroomswithwalk-inshowers,fastandfreeWiFi,and55-inchtelevisionscreens,aswellasaccesstoawidevarietyofdiningandsocialspacesincludingtheWXYZBar,Re:MixLounge,Re:Fuel24/7pantryandthesignaturerestaurant,SpringsKitchen.

BGCDevelopmentGeneralManagerRossCatalanosaidthehotelwasthecentrepieceofanurbanrenewalprojectatTheSpringsRivervalebeingdeliveredbyBGCDevelopmentandBGCConstructioninpartnershipwithMarriottHotelsandResorts.

Dev

elop

men

tpage6|Issue6

Aloft Hotel opens in Perth marking Australian brand debut

Above: The luxury 4.5-star Aloft Hotel in Rivervale.

Above: The official ribbon cutting ceremony with Julian Ambrose, Director of BGC (Australia) Pty Ltd, Hon Mathias Cormann, Minister for Finance, Senator for Western Australia and Sean Hunt, Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand & Pacific - Marriott International.

BGC Development - Aloft Hotel opens in Perth marking Australian brand debut

“The Aloft brand is well-known for its modern, innovative design, tech-savvy features and vibrant social spaces, and we were delighted to help bring this to Perth,” Ross said.

“We are looking forward to showcasing the state-of-the-art development to the Perth community and visitors from overseas and interstate.”

OtherfeaturesofthehotelincludeRe:Chargestate-of-the-artgymnasium,an18mpool,meetingroomsandconferencefacilities.Residentsintheareawillalsohaveaccesstothehotel’sfacilitiesplusalocalcoffeeroasterandsushitrain,contributingtoavibrantsocialscene.

The Aloft Hotel is located at 27 Rowe Avenue, Rivervale. For more information, visit: www.aloftperth.com

Developm

entIssue6|page7

Inset: The W XYZ Bar. Clockwise: The Aloft Restaurant, Springs Kitchen. One of the spacious hotel rooms with river views. The stunning rooftop open air terrace.

New display showcases the building blocks of style

Brikmakers / H

armony

New Home Base display centre

“We wanted to showcase our passion for our products in unique and inspiring ways, and in one seamless display,” Claire said.

Brikmakers, Western Australia’s leading supplier of clay and masonry building products is excited to announce the opening of its revamped sales centre and display at Home Base, Subiaco.

BrikmakersCommercialManagerChrisWilliamswasinstrumentalinprogressingthedevelopmentoftheimpressivenew-lookcentre,whichshowcasesBrikmakersbricks,blocksandpavers,HarmonyRoofTilesandBGCConcreteproductsinonestylish,contemporarydisplay.

DesignedbyrenownedPerthbuildingandinteriordesigner,LeonHouse,thedisplaypushestheimaginationonhowtheseproductscanbeused,andprovidesasourceofinspirationforhome-owners,buildersanddesignprofessionals.

BrikmakersMarketingManagerClairePerks,whoproject-managedthejointdisplay,saidthebrieftoLeonHousewastocreateaninspirationalenvironment.

ThedisplaycentrewasbuiltbyJCPConstructionandisnowopentothepublicatHomeBase,55SalvadoRoad,Subiaco.

page8|Issue6Concrete

Above: The outdoor display area at Home Base.

“We were delighted to work with HomegroupWA to deliver a winning product, and we’re thrilled that David’s dedication to his craft has been recognised through this award,” Ken said. H

arm

ony

Roof

Tile

s

Concrete

Issue6|page9

Above: Harmony Roof Tile subcontractor David Perks and Harmony Roof Tiles South West Manager Ken Courtney.

The craftsmanship of Harmony Roof Tiles subcontractor David Perks has been recognised at the Master Builders Bankwest South West Building Excellence Awards in Western Australia.

BuilderHomeGroupWAwasawardedtheExcellenceinRoofing(Tile)AwardinlateMarch2017fortheoutstandingroofinstallationbyDavidPerksandhisteamonanewhomeinBunbury.

Harmony Roof Tiles South West Manager Ken Courtney said it was a great achievement for all involved.DavidhasworkedexclusivelyforHarmonyRoofTilessince2009,perfectinghistradeovertime. HisteaminstalledtilesfromtheContemporaryShinglesCollection fortheaward-winningproject.

Forfurtherinformationgoto: www.harmonyrooftiles.com.au

Harmony Roof Tiles - Award-winning roof showcases excellent craftsmanship

page10|Issue6

NECA WA Apprentice of the Year nomination

BGC Cement - Hard work recognised with Apprentice of the Year nomination

BGC Cement electrical apprentice Laurina Fitzpatrick has been nominated for the NECA WA Apprentice of the Year award, in recognition of her hard work and outstanding performance during the past 12 months.

WhileworkingasaCemtechlaboratorytechnicianwithBGCCement,LaurinaexpressedinterestinpursuingtrainingasanelectricalapprenticeandwasofferedthisopportunitybyBGCCementworkingunderElectricalGroupTraining.

BGCCementSeniorOperationsSupervisorClintonSchmidtsupportedLaurina’snominationfortheaward.

“Laurina is a hardworking member of the BGC Cement team, with a strong work ethic and commitment to safe work practices. I’m proud of her growth in this position and wish her all the best as she progresses through the award selection process,” Clinton said. WinnerswillbeannouncedatanawardsdinnerinPerthinSeptember.

Cem

ent

Above: BGC Cement electrical apprentice Laurina Fitzpatrick nominated for Apprentice of the Year.

BGC Precast develop bridge beam capabilityPrecast

BGC Precast has recently established a new stressing bed to manufacture prestressed bridge beams to supply BGC Contracting and other contractors on Water Corporation’s Bridge Replacement Program.

ThisfollowsBGCContractingbeingawardedtwocontractswithWaterCorporationtoreplacefivebridgesinWesternAustralia’sSouthWestregion.

BGCContractingsawanopportunityfortheBGCGrouptobuildcapabilityandworkedwithBGCPrecasttoestablishthenewstressingbed.

BGCPrecastBusinessDevelopmentManagerPhilSurridgesaidithadbecomeincreasinglyclearthatthebusinessrequiredthecapabilitytomanufactureitsownprestressedbeams,ausefulco-producttoitshollowcoreflooring.

Todoso,BGCPrecastturneditseyetoacollectionofoldshutters,leftoverfromapreviousproject.Withsomeinnovativethinking,theteamconvertedscrapmaterialsintoastate-of-the-artstressingbed,includingheatingpipes foracceleratedcuring.

Theendproductisaconcretebeamthatislighter,morecosteffectiveandeasytotransport.Productioncommencedearlierthisyeartodeliver52specialisedbridgebeamstoBGCContracting.

“This is an exciting development for us. It’s been challenging to meet Contracting’s timeframe, but it’s an outstanding result and we now have a great solution in place for future orders.” PhilSurridgePrecastBusinessDevelopmentManager.

Issue6|page11

BGC Development - Prime riverside location attracts residents to Tribeca East

Excited new residents have embraced contemporary living on Perth’s Swan River at the recently completed Tribeca East apartment development at The Springs Rivervale.

TribecaEastisthesecondofthreestagestobecompletedintheTribecaseriesdevelopedbyBGCDevelopmentandbuiltbyBGCConstruction.Theprojectfeatures75architecturallydesignedapartmentsinone,twoandthree-bedroomconfigurationsaswellas10uniquetwo-storeyterracehomes.

BGCDevelopmentGeneralManagerRossCatalanosaidTribecaEastofferedexcellentsuburbanamenityinaprimeriversidelocation.

“ResidentshaveaccesstoarangeoflocationsandvenuesontheirdoorstepwiththenewAloftPerthHotel,CBD,PerthAirport,Crownentertainmentcomplex,thenewPerthStadiumandSwanRiveronlyminutesaway,”Rosssaid.

“Residentscanalsoenjoyhigh-qualityamenitiesclosertohome,withspaciouslivingandstate-of-the-artentertainmentfacilitiesavailableatTribecaEastincludingachef’skitchen,wellequippedgym,lappool,theatreandsharedalfrescoareas.”

PurchasersandpotentialbuyerswereinvitedtoanexclusiveshowcaseeventinMarch,priortoresidentsmovingin.

Apurchasersaid:“Weboughtoff-the-planandweweren’tquitesurehowitwasgoingtolookbutourpropertyhasexceededourexpectations.”

TheeventalsoincludedasneakpeekofBGC’snearbyluxury4.5-starAloftHotel–thefirstofitskindtobebuiltinAustralia.TribecaEastresidentswillhaveaccesstothehotel’samenitiesincludingtheSpringsKitchenrestaurant,acoffeeroasterandtheWXYZBar.

Aprospectiveapartmentbuyersaid:“Ithinkit’sabrilliantideatomarryTribecaEastwiththeAloftHotelandtohavethosefacilitiesavailable.”

OtherBGCcompaniesinvolvedintheTribecaEastdevelopmentinclude BGCBuildersSupplies,Brikmakers, BGCPlasterboard,BGCFibreCement,BGCConcrete,AutomatedSurveys,ApartmentsWA&Envirotechnics.

For more sales information on Tribeca East, visit: www.apartmentswa.com

Developm

ent

Head OfficeBGC(Australia)PtyLtd6thFloor,22MountStreetPerth,WA6000

Phone:+61862204800Facsimile:+61862204801Email:corporate@bgc.com.auwww.bgc.com.au

BGC Group contact information:

page12|Issue6

BGC is a diversified construction, mining, contracting and manufacturing organisation, offering economies of scale, depth of knowledge and robust financial backing across its business divisions.

BGC

Mar

ketin

g Q2

-201

7

Disclaimer:Thisnewsletterispublishedingoodfaith.AlthoughBGCendeavourstoensurethatthecontentisaccurateanduptodate,norepresentationorwarranty,expressorimplied,ismadetoitsaccuracyorcompleteness.

Above: Tribeca East apartment development at the Springs Rivervale. Main: The lap-poolandsharedalfrescoareas.