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Building Services

 

Building services are the dynamic elements in a static structure. They are what bring a building to life and make it habitable. They enable the provision of movement, communication, comfort, and life safety. They are unavoidable if a building is to be functional. It is essential that architects, surveyors, builders, structural engineers, planners, estate managers and all those concerned with the construction of a building have a knowledge and appreciation of building services.

For more information please contact:
John Wright
The Westhaven
100 Beaumont Street
PO Box 5848
Auckland
Tel: +64 9 355 9500
Fax: +64 9 355 9583
Email: John.Wright@opus.co.nz

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Redcliffe Point, Bristol, United Kingdom

Opus was commissioned by Cowlin Construction to undertake civil and structural engineering for a new development at Redcliffe Point in central Bristol.  The development has seen the conversion from an old run-down 1950s textile store to four-floors of quality commercial offices and the creation of apartments (urban village) above the roof level. 

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The Maltings Centre, Alton, United Kingdom

Opus won an International Green Apple Award for Built Environment and Architectural Heritage for outstanding design and structural design work at the Maltings Centre in Alton, Hampshire. 

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Caerphilly Castle, Caerphilly, United Kingdom

Opus is appointed by CADW, the Welsh Assembly Government's historic environment division, to undertake conservation work at Caerphilly Castle, which, stretching over a thirty-acre site is the largest in Britain after Windsor. 
Recent work has involved restoring the south west tower, adding a new conical stone roof and reinstating oak floors to the full height remains.

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