The Project:

• Widening and upgrading 1km of one of Auckland’s major arterial routes between Hastings and Rosedale Roads
• Retaining walls of up to 8m to support widened carriageway
• Construction began in March 2010 and was completed February 2011, 6 months ahead of programme

Resolve Group:

• created an innovative procurement approach adopted by North Shore City Council to offset multiple risks and uncertainties, which led to a more collaborative working environment. The modified Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) process was new to Council in mid-2010 but provided tenderers multiple benefits including the opportunity to:
  • Meet with stakeholders and clarify queries and risks
  • Interrogate existing design to reduce risks and improve project understanding
  • Attract the best contractors and engineering resources at early stages
  • Develop a core team of top professionals
  • Provide visibility across the evolution of the project to ensure a shared vision of success