Ruth Gardner's Blog 16/11/2013: Mother Mary
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An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 16 November 2013 entitled, "Mother Mary".
An entry from Ruth Gardner's Blog for 16 November 2013 entitled, "Mother Mary".
A document which describes development and success of the SCIRT commercial model.
An award application for the Civil Contractors NZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards 2015 which details Downer's approach to repairing the Armagh Street bridge.
A paper presented at the New Zealand Concrete Industry Conference 2015 about the design and construction challenges faced when strengthening the Memorial Arch.
A pdf copy of a work notice issued by SCIRT giving an overview of the Beachville Road seawall rebuild project.
The construction of government buildings have long attracted opinion and criticism and the Italian Renaissance style Government Buildings on the corner of Worcester street and Cathedral Square were…
A detailed presentation prepared by SCIRT IST's commercial manager to inform Delivery Team commercial managers about the processes and requirements relating to SCIRT's commercial model.
An example of the five year rebuild schedule map created as part of the prioritisation process detailing where and when construction would start. The data behind this map was updated every quarter.
A presentation prepared by one of the site engineers restoring the Memorial Arch and Bridge of Remembrance, outlining the damage to the structures, the repair designs and the construction methodologies.
Page 16 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 27 June 2012.
Most of the work I do as a buildings archaeologist focuses on the humble 19th century cottage. These types of buildings, their construction methods and materials have become well trod territory in post-earthquake Christchurch, meaning we now have a fair … Continue reading →
A plan which describes how SCIRT will manage the coordination of utility authority liaison and utility relocation or protection during the design and construction phases of the rebuild schedule. The first version of this plan was produced on 15 November 2011.
Page 2 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Friday 29 June 2012.
A plan which outlines the function, roles and responsibilities of SCIRT during an emergency event affecting SCIRT construction works. The first version of this plan was produced on 30 April 2012. Note that personal details of key personnel have been removed from this document.
Page 1 of Section A of the Christchurch Press, published on Wednesday 12 December 2012.
A PDF copy of pages 144-145 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'WikiHouse Prototype'. Photos with permission: Wikihouse through Creative Commons
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 13 July 2012.
A PDF copy of The Star newspaper, published on Friday 10 August 2012.
A PDF copy of pages 104-105 of the book Christchurch: The Transitional City Pt IV. The pages document the transitional project 'SCAPE'. Image: Ash Keating, Gardensity, 2010/11, commissioned by SCAPE with generous support from Leighs Construction and Portabuild, installed outside Christchurch Art Gallery. Photo used with permission: SCAPE.
A PDF copy of two billboard designs from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. Each design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities, and images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of a billboard design from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities. Images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of a bus back design from 'Take a Breather'. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities. Images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the top-left corner are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of two bus back designs from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities. An image from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A PDF copy of two bus back designs from All Right?'s 'Take a Breather' campaign. The design features a plethora of everyday images, including roadworks, construction, work and leisure activities. Images from phase 2 of the All Right? campaign and Christmas-themed images are also included. In the centre are the words, "Take a breather... Canterbury's a busy place. What could you do to recharge?".
A copy of a document from Empowered Christchurch which was sent to Queen Elizabeth. The document consists of a letter from Empowered Christchurch to Douglas Martin, Crown Manager from the Christchurch City Council, and Official Information Act requests sent to Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson and Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee. It also includes an appeal to the Queen on behalf of Christchurch residents with badly-damaged houses. Please note that a letter from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, which was originally included in the document, has been removed due to copyright issues.