HUTCHIES’ HUTCHINSON BUILDERS 1912 ‡ 2012

100 YEARS

A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR HUTCHINSON BUILDERS NOVEMBER 2013 Verde sets new national record “In relation to Energ y efficiency and the initiatives adopted, this building is expected to save more for green buildings than 800 megawatt hours per VERDE’S Flinders Street Tower, annum in electricity consumption a North Queensland project when compared to the average designed and built by Hutchies, efficiency of existing buildings.” has created a new national Target ESD ratings include: construction record by being GREEN STAR h 5 Star Green Star Office Design the first building in Australia to Version 2 rating target all available office ecologi- h 5 Star Green Star Office As-Built cally sustainable development Version 3 rating (ESD) ratings. h 5 Star Green Star Office Interiors The tower was officially opened rating NABERS on November 1 by Jeff Seeney, h 4.5 Star NABERS Office Energy Deputy Premier of Queensland rating and the Minister for State Devel- h 4 Star NABERS office water rating opment. h 3 Star NABERS Office Indoor Hutchies’ Chairman, Scott Environment rating Hutchinson, said the Verde h 3 Star NABERS Office Waste rating. Townsville PCA A Grade Because Verde was designed to Commercial Office building Pictured at Verde building’s official opening were (L-R) Mark Phillips, withstand cyclones and to be self- represented best practice in Matthew Jamieson, Gordon Douglas (squatting), Scott Hutchinson, sufficient if cut off from essential relation to ESD initiatives and Darren Lovell and Tim Todd. services during an emergency, target environmental ratings. available office ESD ratings and cyclist facilities including storage one floor has been designated as Scott said an outstanding I am delighted and proud to say and showers, energy manage- a disaster recovery centre. achievement of Verde was its that it was designed and built by ment system, improved indoor Verde’s Flinders Street Tower emphasis on sustainability, with Hutchies,” Scott said. environment quality and waste will house a number of State the building targeting all avail- “Verde is unique and will be management systems. Government departments. able Green Star office ratings and a new standard for others to NABERS performance ratings for follow. a commercial office building. “It is an outstanding achieve- LEFT: Townsville’s “This is the first building ment for Australia, Townsville, newest commercial nationally that has targeted all our client, and our team and landmark is the will be of enormous benefit in first building in cost and convenience for future Australia to target tenants. all available “Some of the ESD features office ecologically include energy efficient lighting sustainable and control systems, high effi- development (ESD) ciency chilled water system, ratings.

• Talented Joelle Joelle’s X-Factor display Hadjia, performs AT a recent performance of eliminations, Mario said it for X-Factor X-Factor in Sydney, Hutchies’ was one of the most nerve- judge, RedFoo. project manager design, wracking experiences of his Mario Hadjia, was one of the life. most nervous people in the “I take my hat off to those room. contestants who stand up Mario wasn’t performing, there and perform under that but his 22-year-old daughter, sort of pressure,” said Mario. Joelle, was – and he was “I was so proud of her.” Verde’s Flinders Street Tower will nervous enough for the both Joelle was placed eighth house a number of State Govern- of them. out of 12 and was eliminated ment departments. Having sat through the in week five. HUTCHIES’ From the Managing IN Hutchies’ endeavour to maximise its performance in every way possible Director and in acknowledgement of the size of the business these days, we recently made some key new appointments and management responsibility for delivery a couple of operational changes. and performance of industrial rela- However, we have not tinkered with tions and health and safety on the Hutchies’ highly successful “Team new Workplace Relations Team incor- Leader” structure which has withstood porating PK Wilson, Kevie Heenan the test of time over two decades. and newly appointed Garry Partridge. VICTORIA – Rod Kol has been Hutchies’ bees enjoying their new rooftop hives with a view. This is supported by a new internal appointed general manager of our “Workplace Relations” forum and is HHivesives wwithith a bbee-autifulee-autiful vviewiew Victorian operations where our aim is to expand progressively on the back of reflective of the current industrial rela- HUTCHIES’ Toowong office has been buzzing with new opportunities over the next couple tions environment. questions as to why there are now beehives atop its of years. NEW ZEALAND – Hutchies’ Tasma- carpark roof? BRISBANE – Cy Milburn, who has nian boss Mick Connolly is also respon- Alerted to the fact that there is a global shortage of been with Hutchies for seven years, sible for our New Zealand operations bees, Scott Hutchinson decided to take an active role has assumed team leadership of the as well as heading up various projects in saving the bees and, in turn, helping the environ- previous Barry Butterworth opera- in regional Victoria. ment which depends tions. After 52 years at Hutchies, Barry SUNSHINE COAST – We have merged on them. has retired. the Noosa and Maroochydore offices Sourced through NATIONAL CONSTRUCTION into Maroochydore which geographi- The Downtown MANAGER – Chris Stevenson, after cally is more centrally located. Michael Honey Co, Hutchies’ seven years with Hutchies, has been Michell heads up the Sunshine Coast hives are proving appointed National Construction office. popular with their Manager which incorporates tradi- Hutchies is heading towards a turn- busy occupants tional construction manager responsi- over of $1.4B in the 2013/14 financial which seem more Hutchies will be jarring its own bilities plus quality, training and health year. than content with honey soon. and safety performance. A little more than 90 percent of this their new homes’ rooftop views. Hutchies hopes to be TWEED – Paul Hart has elevated two book of work is in traditional construc- jarring its very own “Hutchies’ Honey” soon. key people, Levi Corby and Anthony tion with the balance in the resource Why are bees important? Stevens, to general manager positions sector. Forget about honey, pollen and royal jelly. Just within his team to cater for the demands Our motivation for these changes is think of a world without beans, tomatoes, onions of the growing Tweed business which to ensure we are in the best possible and carrots, not to mention the hundreds of other currently is undertaking projects in position to capitalise on Hutchies’ posi- vegetables, oilseeds and fruits that depend on bees Queensland, NSW and Victoria. tives – financial strength, experience for pollination ... and the livestock that depend on WORKPLACE RELATIONS – and quality, geographical coverage and bee-pollinated forage plants, such as clover. No reputation for fair play. human activity or ingenuity could ever replace the Hutchies has restructured this aspect work of bees and yet it is largely taken for granted. of its operations by placing much more – Greg Quinn – (Adapted from New Agriculturalist On-line). • Learn more about the worldwide bee shortage by visiting: http:// www.ausfoodnews.com.au/2013/05/06/honey-bees-disappear- ance-linked-to-human-shortcuts-in-honey-production-2.html

Aerial views of Sanctuary Rise (above) and Casuarina Town Centre (left). ACTIVITY in Hutchies’ civil works all the associated roadways and program took a strong upwards infrastructure that service the spike with the inclusion of two new Strong spike in civil works development site, including sani- major projects with a combined tary drainage, stormwater, elec- value of almost $15 million. New South Wales is valued at $9 works for client, Clarence Prop- trical and National Broadband Civils and bulk earthworks for million. erty. Network services. the establishment of the Casu- The works involve main roads Meanwhile, Stage One of Sanc- Value of Sanctuary Rise work is arina Town Centre residential and infrastructure, electrical reticula- tuary Rise in Toowoomba consists $5 million for client, Consolidated commercial estate in northern tion and extensive landscaping of 68 residential lots and takes in Properties Group. 2 HUTCHIES’ MD enters Construction Hall of Fame An enviable reputation for being both fair and straight. His hands-on ❝ approach ensures an uncomplicated honesty to his dealings. ❞ HUTCHIES’ Managing Director, Greg Quinn, has received a Distin- guished Constructor Award from the Civil Engineering and Built Environment School of the Queens- land University of Technology and has joined the QUT’s Construction Hall of Fame. The Distinguished Constructor Award citation described Greg as “a man of obvious energy and judge- ment who has shown courage and integrity”. “In the highly competitive worlds of football and building, he has maintained an enviable reputation for being both fair and straight. His hands-on approach ensures an uncomplicated honesty to his dealings.” Hutchies’ managing director Greg Quinn pictured with wife Anne at the presentation night, along with four of their QUT vice chancellor, Professor five children. Steve and Emma on the left, with Mandie and Matt on the right. James had left before the photograph. Peter Coaldrake, said the Distin- ries,” Professor Coaldrake said. national prominence as a result of nised as a leader and has contrib- guished Constructor Award “It is a qualitative, rather than their industry and/or community uted to the Queensland community formally recognised individuals a quantitative assessment, which services. in a recognisable manner. who had achieved significance equally recognises both achieve- The selection process considers Former Dean, John Hornibrook over the years. ment and integrity.” distinguished achievement that continues to manage the awards “Unlike most other annual Awards go to individuals reflects major technical, manage- process even in retirement. industry awards, it is not a compe- who are leaders in the building rial and leadership roles within the h Greg’s Distinguished tition based on a single project, nor and construction industry and construction industry to the extent Constructor Award citation is it judged within specific catego- who have achieved state and/or that the individual is openly recog- (in full) appears on Page 4. Jamie earns Master class dux accolades HUTCHIES’ Jamie Washington (Russell Fryer’s team) is Dux of the 2013 Master Builders Building Leaders in Construction class. The course which was introduced in 2012 is a premium management and leadership program that provides participants with the nationally accredited Diploma of Manage- ment. Master Builders had a full classroom this year, with 17 future leaders participating in the program which focuses on planning, processes and managing people for professional develop- ment within the industry. The course was specially designed for the commercial construction environment by a team of industry advisors including Hutchies. Chairman Scott Hutchinson said the program had been embraced by a number of Hutchies’ teams because it was so relevant to Jamie Washington with his Diploma of Management pictured with Grant Galvin, Master Builders the industry. Executive Director (left) and John Gaskin, Master Builders Professional Development Chair. “We have had six staff attend the course to to mix with their peers from a variety of are now open. date with glowing reports,” said Scott. companies. Master Builders is encouraging tier one The course is residential, based on two days Usually participants have been in their and mid-tier building companies to nomi- per month (Sunday and Monday) over five current roles for at least two years and nate eligible employees for enrolment in the months. are generally from positions such as site program. For further information, contact As experienced site personnel with little supervisors, leading hands, finishing foremen Master Builders on 1300 136 002, email spare time, this arrangement works well for and structural foremen. [email protected] or contact the participants. The system also allows them Expressions of interest for the 2014 program Alan Waldron at Hutchies. 3 HUTCHIES’ Greg’s Distinguished Constructor Award sector. The company now employs 1250 THE following is the extract of Greg Quinn’s people, including 123 apprentices. Joining citation for his Distinguished Constructor with SkillsTech Australia, Hutchinsons has Award from the Civil Engineering and Built developed a new flexible work-focussed Environment School of the Queensland training model for these apprentices. University of Technology. Greg has been a Director of Construction REG QUINN was born in Ipswich in Skills Queensland, the Portable Long Service G1957 and attended the Sacred Heart Leave Board and chair the Queensland Safety Convent at Booval before progressing to St Council. This community service was recogn- Edmund’s College. ised by a Centenary Medal in 2003. His footballing talent was recognised early Greg has maintained the traditions and he played above his age in junior grades. of Hutchinson Builders and the staff Advancing rapidly in the Brisbane Rugby loyalty established over 100 years. He has L eag ue Club competition , he e vent ually re pre- consciously maintained the company’s sented Queensland and later demonstrated ability to undertake small as well as large his leadership by coaching the Ipswich Jets. projects thereby retaining the hands-on Greg completed an apprenticeship in skills of the traditional builder. carpentry with an Ipswich builder in 1977. Personally, Greg rates his family as his In 1980, he and Anne were married and Greg greatest achievement. With Hutchinson started his own building company. Builders now spread over 11 offices in Concerned that he had little business Queensland and four interstate, he still expertise, Greg joined the Queensland makes time for his family of five children Master Builders in 1984. He rose to Queens- Greg Quinn and six grandchildren – a source of delight land Executive Director in 1996. and relaxation to this busy father. He assisted to revive the New South Wales Director with Hutchinson Builders and A man of obvious energy and judgement, Master Builders Association following the has subsequently overseen the exceptional Greg has shown courage and integrity. In unfavourable Gyles Royal Commission and, success of that company. the highly competitive worlds of football having established the Association on a Greg developed a facility at Yatala to and building, he has maintained an envi- sustainable footing, returned to Brisbane manufacture modular buildings ranging able reputation for being both fair and in 1999. from traditional site sheds to multi-storied straight. His hands-on approach ensures an Greg later accepted the role of Managing accommodation blocks for the resource uncomplicated honesty to his dealings. Twin stages provide visual feature HUTCHIES recently completed a large residential development documented by CCG architects at Victoria Park, Zetland, in Sydney. The first stage, Garland Apartments (pictured left), was an eight- storey tower with 70 apartments over two levels of carparking. Stage Two was Stella Apartments (pictured right), a nine-storey tower with 70 apartments over three levels of car parking, with retail fronting Victoria Park Parade. The overall project incorporated the latest in residential fixtures, finishes and construction methodology, providing a unique visual feature at Victoria Park. Healthy boost for Torres Strait NBN a first for IKON RESIDENTS of Hutchies’ IKON apart- SAIBAI Island in the Torres ment development in Melbourne’s Strait recently took delivery Glen Waverley will be the first in of new staff quarters for their district to have access to the Queensland Health valued National Broadband Network. at more than $1.1 million. Space was allocated for the Rapid construction of NBN cables which have been run the two and three-bedroom throughout the building, ready for accommodation facility was connection when the fibre-optic achieved with delivery of cable arrives at street level, hope- a Hutchies-built transport- fully by Christmas. able buildings to the island Buildings arrive by barge to The 116 units in the project sold by barge. Saibai in the Torres Strait. out within hours of release in 2011. 4 HUTCHIES’

Winning line-up at the National Apprentice and Cadet of the Year Awards are (from left) Jason Kropp, Josh Pyle, Chris Diversi, Greg Quinn, Scott Hutchinson, Saxon Rice MP (Assistant Minister for Technical and Further Education), Jack Hutchinson, Tom Quinn, Kyle Patience, Joe Licastro and Lauren Cockburn. Young talent team shines in workforce MORE than 120 guests, including It has one of the highest completion develop a future workforce from within its own ranks, apprentices, team leaders, site supervi- rates for apprenticeships in the industry currently Hutchies has more than 100 apprentices sors, subcontractors, parents, partners (more than 95 percent) when the current working in its teams spread across Australia, along and key business associates attended standard is about 60 percent. with more than 40 future leaders and 35 cadets. Hutchies’ annual National Apprentice Other workforce development strat- This year’s Encouragement Award winners are: and Cadet of the Year Awards. egies being rolled out include the Guest speakers included Chairman continuing development of Hutchies’ First Year Apprentice – Lauren Cockburn (Robert Weymouth Team) Scott Hutchinson, Managing Director Gold Coast School of Construction Second Year Apprentice – Josh Pyle (Russell Fryer Team) Greg Quinn and Robert Weymouth, located at the company’s Yatala and Third Year Apprentice – Chris Diversi (John Berlese Team) Toowoomba Team Leader and a former Toowoomba yards, development of a Fourth Year Apprentice – Joe Licastro (Harry White Team) National Apprentice of the Year with structured, in-house, cadet and future Future Leaders – Joe Licastro (Harry White Team) Master Builders. leaders program and post-trade training Cadet – Jason Kropp (Robert Weymouth Team) Hutchies continues to be a leader in courses for all existing workers. Cadet of the Year – Tom Quinn (Russell Fryer Team) the field of workforce development. Demonstrating a commitment to Apprentice of the Year – Kyle Patience (Paul Hart Team) Academic prize for marathon effort Pollies lend a hand IN an outstanding achieve- ment, one of Hutchies’ former apprentices, Andrew Taubman, recently was awarded his Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) from the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA). Students in Queensland normally receive this certifi- cate at the end of Year 12. However, the system was designed to allow students to continue to build credits though a variety of educa- tional pathways post-school, if they did not complete Year Andrew Taubman and Alan Waldron with Andrew’s 12 initially. Queensland Certificate of Education. Six years ago, Hutchies worked closely giving him his final credits. with the QSA to provide a pilot internal Andrew said he started on the odyssey Senior Studies programme (in partnership as he had big plans for his future. with St Edmund’s College and funded “It has helped me to start my Diploma by Construction Skills Queensland) for in Building and Construction and I am a number of apprentices who had not now able to attend university if I choose completed Year 12. to go down that path,” said Andrew. Andrew completed studies after hours, Andrew is currently a site foreman working with his tutor, Karen Edwards, for the Fortescue Golf Club Project in (PHOTO: Inga Williams/APN) and earned credits towards his senior Western Australia. LENDING a hand recently with work during a site certificate. Alan Waldron, Hutchies’ national visit to the Centenary Rowing Club were (from left) He earned further credits by completing training manager, said Hutchies had the Jamboree Ward Councillor Matthew Bourke; State his apprenticeship (Certificate III in experience and expertise to make things Member for Mt Ommaney, Tarnya Smith MP; and Carpentry). happen for its employees. Brisbane Lord Mayor Graham Quirk. While working in the Bowen Basin “We will continue to build innovative Hutchies is undertaking extensions to the Club’s on modular housing, he was awarded workforce development strategies for the facilities at Riverhills. a Certificate II in Civil Infrastructure, future,” he said. 5 HUTCHIES’

HUTCHIES’ Sydney team was a winner in the MBA Awards in New South Wales in the Integrated Housing (open price) category for its work on student accommoda- tion at the Sydney University of Technology at Ultimo. The project comprised 720 new student beds over 20 levels config- ured across 308 studio apartments, 38 wheelchair accessible studios, 27 two-bedroom apartments and Hutchies’ Sunshine Coast team excelled at the MBA Sunshine Coast Awards. 50 six-bedroom apartments along with the latest in student accom- modation common areas including a theatre, computer rooms, music room and study areas. Hutchies’ subcontractor, Wright Pools NSW, was a joint winner in the Commercial Pool (open price) category for the pool in The Resi- dence project in Darlinghurst. • • • HUTCHIES’ Toowoomba team booked out two large tables for results in the MBA Downs and Western Housing and Construc- Hutchies’ Toowoomba team at the MBA Downs and Western Housing and Construction Awards night. tion Awards night. And they weren’t disappointed with wins in Commercial Builders (office accommodation) over $15 Accolades million – Chinchilla COPS; Refur- bishment/Renovation up to $5 million – Hume Street – Griffith & Awards University Medical Fit-out; Inno- vation in Environmental Manage- Sporting & Community Facili- ment – Hutchinson Builders; ties up to $5 million (Noosa Tourism & Hospitality Facilities team); Yeppoon Cyclone Shelter over $5 million – Reedy Creek; – Sporting & Community Service Retail Facilities up to $5 million – Facilities $5 million to $20 million Highfields Woolworths. (Noosa team). • • • • • • HUTCHIES’ Sunshine Coast team THE Tweed team attended the excelled at the MBA Sunshine MBA Northern NSW Region – Coast Awards. Building Industry Awards where Hutchies took out awards for they won the Best Commercial Buderim Hospital – Health & Project – Sporting Facilities – Education Facilities over $20 with Surfing Australia High million (Maroochydore team); Performance Centre at Casuarina The Toowoomba team attended the Toowoomba Business Excellence Elysium Recreation Centre – Beach. Awards dinner with a South Pacific theme, winning Best Dressed table.

Hutchies’ Tweed team shown at the function (from left) Scott and Samantha Vidler, Award-winning student accommodation at the Sydney Glen and Tracie Robinson, Mick and Kate Dodd and Julie and Grant LeBoutillier. University of Technology. 6 HUTCHIES’

Hutchies’ team members were among those who supported the BIRU Fundraising Ball. Springfield Gala event BIRU Ball HUTCHIES’ team members attended the Brain SHANE Tyson (above left) and year’s Greater Springfield Swing Injury Rehabilitation Unit Fundraising Ball and made a $10,000 Russell Fryer (right) were among Sensation Ball included the ever- donation to the unit for the support they provided to Hutchies’ the Hutchies’ supporters who popular photo booth. Jimmy Walsh when he was injured on the job. Hutchies took a attended Springfield Corpora- More than $33,000 was raised table of 10 and all had an enjoyable night. tion’s annual charity ball. on the night with all funds going Hutchies’ sponsorship of this to the Mater Foundation. VVisionision forfor Red Bull girls’ in flying visit ccharityharity THE Red Bull promo girls gave some welcome relief to Hutchies’ staff members during a recent flying visit to the Toowong office. Glad of some refresh- ment was James Bellas (Russell Fryer’s team).

FFelicityelicity a ffirstirst Pictured (from left) Cheye Kliese, Vision Real Estate; Tracie Sievers of Hutchies; Vikki Oldfield, Vision Real Estate; and Samantha Farnes ex-Hutchies at the Moranbah fundraiser. WHEN Vision Real Estate approached people helped each other load Hutchies in Moranbah to help sponsor items onto utes, trailers and into the Relay for Life program to raise little hatch backs, creating a real money for a cancer cure, the creative community atmosphere. local team had light bulb moment. Vikki Oldfield and Cheye Kliese, Why not sell off excess furniture in from Vision Real Estate, helped Moranbah and donate the profits to Cheye’s dad and brother cook up a this worthy cause? sausage sizzle storm. The result was outstanding $6400 Kev Whitaker, Hutchies’ team raised in four hours! leader, donated the time of several Items sold included bedside guys to help move furniture prior to tables, couches, beds, kitchen elec- the event and Gail Rodda, Samantha tricals, crockery, cutlery and linen. Farnes and Matt Fellows helped with Felicity Hotel under construction in the heart of Brisbane. Hutchies’ Tracie Sievers said their time. CURRENTLY under construction in Mary St, the $52 million Felicity Hotel is the first dedicated hotel to be built Woolies on track at Airlie Beach in Brisbane in more than a decade. DESPITE some difficult weather, supermarket floor space and a Plans for future develop- Due for completion in February Hutchies is on track to hand pedestrian walkway linking it to ment include an additional 600 next year, the hotel will have 200 over a building in Waterson Way, the Airlie Beach village. square metres of supermarket typical guest rooms over 28 levels Airlie Beach, to Woolworths in It also will have 208 allocated space and 1000 square metres of and one level of suites. To be run as January in time for an official carparking spaces with part of retail tenancy. the new Four Point by Sheraton, the opening on March 24. the carpark available for public Woolworths estimates the hotel will be an excellent addition to The $8.4 million project will parking which is in short supply supermarket on completion will Brisbane city accommodation. have 2,800 square metres of in Airlie Beach. create about 80 new local jobs. 7 HUTCHIES’

Volleyball golden girl Volleyball Olympic gold medalist, Natalie Cook, has had a long relationship with Hutchies since she took part in the Hutchies’ 90th Year celebrations and was on hand to congratulate Hutchies’ champion volleyball team (from left) Jai Sessarago, Dave Warner, Sam Mitchell and Nick Robertiello. IInn tthehe ppinkink aatt llunchunch

Fashion online MATT Hunter, Hutchies’ site manager on the Gladstone Central Plaza project in Gladstone, is proud of his wife Jeanie’s talent as a fashion designer. Jeanie recently came third in the online Myer Fashion on the Field Women’s Race- wear People’s Choice competition. Originally chosen in the top 20 for the national online competition, Matt emailed Hutchies’ team members with a personal Hutchies’ Toowoomba team supported a Pink request for support for Jeanie. Lunch at local eatery Fitzy’s to support a fund- Matt said Jeanie had spent hours raiser for breast cancer. Terry Charles found designing and making both the outfit and the millinery herself. himself carried away by all the lovely ladies. Thanks to everyone who gave Jeanie a vote of support in the online competition. 8 HUTCHIES’ FFishingishing fforor successsuccess

Members of the Hutchies’ fishing trip to Rainbow Beach survey the fruits of their labour. They came home with tans, good memories and, surprisingly, a good haul of fish. Winners again Mystery man identified THE unknown man in the historic photo published in the recent edition of Hutchies’ Truth has been iden- tified by Brian McMillan. He is Roy Copper who arrived in Australia from England in 1952. After a short stay in Sydney, his family moved to Queensland where he worked as an apprentice carpenter for Pictured (from left) Ken Heers, Roy a builder in Wynnum. Copper and Eric Hutchinson. Hutchies’ winning team (from left) Dean White, Jack Keily, Gary Dawes and In 1953 Roy became appren- of his groomsmen. Jamie Steele. ticed to J. Hutchinson. He continued to work for While working with John Hutchies until 1956. HUTCHIES entered a team of four overall winner for the total weight and Eric Hutchinson on a Moira’s brother, Bill Reid, in the 11th annual Rinnai Straddie of fish caught. renovation to Bankers and also worked for Hutchies as Surf Fishing Challenge at Flinders It is the second year running Traders Insurance Co. in an apprentice working with Beach on North Stradbroke Island that Hutchies has claimed the title Eagle Street, Brisbane, he met John and Eric at Claremont with 140 entrants from the plumbing, with thanks to Capalaba Amateur Brian’s cousin, Moira Reid. fire station and hospital. gas and building industries. Fishing Club for its support and Roy later married Moira Many thanks to Brian for The Hutchies’ flag flew high all also to Rinnai for putting on a great with John Hutchinson as one clearing up the mystery. weekend with the team being the event. 9 HUTCHIES’

GGalaala nnightight fforor TToowoombaoowoomba rrugbyugby lleagueeague wwrapsraps uupp 22013013 sseasoneason TOOWOOMBA Rugby League’s top performers were showcased at the League’s annual presentation night at Rumours Interna- tional in August, with Hutchies as the major sponsor of the game. TTweed’sweed’s toptop ttippersippers The end of season CONGRATULATIONS ThTheeteamat team at CFS presentation night to Grant Leboutillier and thanked Hutchies for its recognised players, Shane Slape from the continued support. officials and referees as Tweed team for winning David Arndell, well as the volunteers, the CFS Hire and Custom man aging director, CFS sponsors, supporters Forklift Sales NRL footy Hire and Custom Forklift and fans of the game. tipping competition and Sales, is shown handing The event was walking away with a over the winners’ cheques co-compered by Cr cool $2500 each for their to Grant Leboutillier (left) Geoff McDonald and efforts. and Shane Slape. John McCoy with Nikki Hudson OAM and honorary TRL ambas- sadors, Shane Webcke Hutchies’ area manager, Robert Weymouth (with the big one) and local identity, Clive Berghoffer at the Toowoomba New start for old and Steve Price in attendance. grand final match. bank building AN old building in the refurbish the beautiful heri- Fashionable day at the races historic city of Ipswich tage building would not in Queensland is being have done it justice. restored by Hutchies for a “We wanted to maintain new life in the future. the heritage aspect of the The former Bendigo Bank, building inside and out, and, on the corner of Limestone while the outside was rela- and East Streets, is being tively easy, the inside had refurbished as a prominent to be brought back to its CBD asset. original state,” he said. Specialist property adviser, Trident Corpora- tion, is working with Blades Project Services and the Ipswich City Council’s heri- SSlablab well and truly laid tage architect to manage the work. The project required a full internal strip-out, painting of the facade and new air- conditioning system, toilets, lobby foyer, internal lift, ceil- ings and lighting, as well as rectification of the existing timber windows. The external facade and internal features, such as high ceilings and case- Hutchies team members and subbies were strong contenders for “fashions on the ment windows, have been field” at the Broken Hill race day. retained. IT was fashions on the field with a Developments which includes a Coles, The result is a light, open twist when Hutchies’ team members and Target, Cheap as Chips, Liquorland and historic space with contem- subbies enjoyed a day at the races in other specialty stores. Hutchies and porary features. Broken Hill. Coles were co-sponsors of the recent The current owner, Bill Hutchies is involved in a large project race day which, according to our sources, George, said any attempts to in Broken Hill for Coles Group Property almost the entire town attended. do anything but completely 10 HUTCHIES’ IInternationalnternational tennistennis sservederved uupp THE Toowoomba Tennis Inter- national tournament sponsored by Hutchies was the first event in the September-October round of games. Adam Feeney was the winner in the men’s singles finals at the Toowoomba Regional Tennis Centre at USQ. Nikki Hudson, Olympic gold medallist and former Hockeyroos captain, was a guest player at the tennis. The Order of Australia Medalist also delivered a motivational talk During the tennis international, Hutchies’ Graham Mackie became a bus driver to raise awareness for the at the Toowoomba office. event and to transport ticket holders to the venue.

Shown at the International are (L-R) Robert Weymouth, Nicole Apelt, Donna James and Andrew Allpass. PHOTO: LucyRC Photography Slab wellwell aandnd ttrulyruly laidlaid

Future builds for Bree IT seems Hutchies’ contracts 1983, out the back of their house When project manager, Kurt Peele, asked if administrator, Bree Hoek, may in Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast, a slab had been laid, Chicka (the concretor have been destined for the showing a four-year-old Bree’s who wants to be known only as Chicka), building industry from an early obvious fascination for construc- age. tion. replied with this image. Bree’s family unearthed a Good to see she stuck to her photograph of her from November dream. 11 HUTCHIES’

UNIVERSITY OF QLD, IMAGING RESEARCH FACILITY, HERSTON JOBS Job Value: $5M Job Description: The project involves the construction of a new research facility located UPDATE within the grounds of the Royal Brisbane Women’s Hospital at Herston. On completion, the building will house both PET/MRI and PET/CT scanners to assist the university and include kitchen, wet mess, outdoor wet mess hospital in their combined research activities. covered area, office, gym, laundry, ice room, Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart covered link walkways and outdoor gazebos. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Kruse Carter The camp is designed to be self-sufficient, Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Ryland Ford with an onsite STP and WTP. Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Grant Delaney Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Nick Gubbin Construction Manager: ...... Fernando Uribe Architect Firm: ...... Darryl Jackson Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . Shaun Spry Architecture Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Sean Lees Structural Engineering Consult: . Aurecon Group Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Paul Bowe Seahaven team members (from left standing) Dale Cran, Jarod Dingle, Terry Strahan, Mechanical Engineering Consult: SKM S2F Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Brad Campbell/Adam Dominic Taylor, Jesse Joyce, Joel Byrne, Glen Carter, Matt Leeke; (from left seated) Electrical Consultant: ...... Aurecon Group Read Cameron McAndrew, Jesse Leeke and Tom Brander. Stephen Provis is absent from photo. Client: ...... University of Queensland Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Upul Udayajeewa Hydraulic Engineering Consult: . SPP Group Architect Firm: ...... Struxi Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Russell Fryer Structural Engineering Consult: RMA modation, multi-function area, laboratory and Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Kurt Peele CORNERSTONE LIVING STAGE A, Civil Engineering Consultant: . . Newlands Civil resource room. Works include energy, water, Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Alex Johnson Electrical Consultant: ...... Ashburner Francis communications and waste services. COOPERS PLAINS Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Shaun Spooner Client: ...... APLNG- Origin Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul De Jong Job Value: $4,829,113 Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Robert Rea THE KINGSFORD MOTEL Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Jane White Architect Firm: ...... Phillips Smith Conwell Job Description: As stage one of 20, this Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Jane White Architects project delivers 26 new townhouses within Job Value: $3.2M Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Dave Strang Structural Engineering Consult: . Project Services Coopers Plains comprising one, two and three- Job Description: Job is a four-storey 36-room Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Chris Hattingh Architect Firm: ...... C A Architects SEAHAVEN RESORT bedroom options. Minor demolition, earthworks motel with café and pool. This concrete and Structural Engineering Consult: . ARUP and extensive infrastructure will be completed block construction with a metal roof and Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Flanagan Consulting REFURBISHMENT prior to townhouse construction with external feature metal cladding to the external façade Group Job Value: $13.6M completion works to follow. is expected to take 35 weeks. Electrical Consultant: ...... GHD Client: ...... James Cook University Job Description: Refurbishment of an existing Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Michael Michell resort in Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Kathryn Pietrowiec Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Kruse Carter JCU MAREEBA RURAL DENTAL across three separate three-storey buildings Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Ryland Ford Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Terry Wilson Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Rohan Barry Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Terry Lloyd CLINIC consisting of 48 units, basement carpark Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Steven Kourevelis Architect Firm: ...... BW Architects Job Value: $1.75M and retail tenancies with a total floor area of Architect Firm: ...... Idearchitecture Structural Engineering Consult: . Cozens Regan Williams approx 7,400m2. Project is due for completion Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . McVeigh Consulting Prove Job Description: Job involves the extension in December. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Cozens Regan Williams Electrical Consultant: ...... DMA Professional and upgrade of the James Cook University Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Michael Michell Prove Engineers Dental Clinic building located at Mareeba Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Dale Cran Client: ...... The TA Liu Family Super Client: ...... Consolidated Property Hospital which will increase the number of Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Jarod Dingle Fund Group dental chairs from two to six. Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Matt Leeke THRIFTY CAR RENTAL FACILITY MACKAY BASE HOSPITAL Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul DeJong Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Jesse Joyce, Joel Byrne Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Peter King Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Terry Lloyd Job Value: $2M MRI/CCL SUITES Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Peter King Architect Firm: ...... DM2 Architects Job Description: This is a 12,000m2 Thrifty Job Value: $2.2M Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Rob Mahony Structural Engineering Consult: . SCG Consulting Engineers car rental facility complete with office, vehicle Job Description: The works comprise the Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Chris Hattingh Architect Firm: ...... Suters PWD Client: ...... 60 Seaworld Trust wash bay, workshop, fuel storage area and completion of design, documentation and Structural Engineering Consult: . Moller Consulting Clients Superintendent: ...... Aurora Pacific asphalt surfacing for vehicle storage. construction of a MRI suite and CCL suite with Quantity Surveyor: ...... Rider Levett Bucknall Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart associated construction to part of the Mackay Electrical Consultant: ...... WSP AVERI APARTMENTS, Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Cy Milburn Base Hospital redevelopment with a small Client: ...... James Cook University HAWTHORN EAST Hutchies’ Senior Administrator: Brett Smith component of new construction associated Job Value: $11.8M Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Dominic Rakei with the CCL. SURFING AUSTRALIA HPC Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Adam Beard Job Description: This development in Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Michael Crossin Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Levi Corby STAGE 2 Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Neil Middleton Anderson Road, Hawthorn East, Melbourne Architect Firm: ...... Carter Hodd Job Value: $400,000 2 Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Jared Malan will encompass a 2000m site in a resi- Structural Engineering Consult: . Wood & Grieve Job Description: Project is an upper level Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Wood & Grieve Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Trevor Brazel dential zone comprising 29 apartments over Architect Firm: ...... Woods Bagot extension to the existing Hutchies’ award- Hydraulic Consultant: ...... Medland Metropolis five levels. Works include demolition of an Structural Engineering Consult: . Opus Electrical Consultant: ...... Wood & Grieve winning facility. The extension involves the existing dwelling, construction of a basement Quantity Surveyor: ...... Donald Cant Watts Corke Client: ...... Kingmill addition of a training room, two new offices Electrical Consultant: ...... Norman Disney and carpark plus three levels of apartments and Client’s Representative: ...... DCWC and enclosing the external gymnasium area. Young a penthouse apartment occupying the entire TURINGA VILLAGE STAGE 1 Client: ...... Queensland Health Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart fifth level. Construction of the building will Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Grant LeBoutillier be predominantly precast concrete panels Job Value: $12.8M JCU DAINTREE RAINFOREST Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Shane Slape Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Michael Thompson with glass window infills, with a full internal Job Description: Turinga Village is a 200-man OBSERVATORY Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Grant LeBoutillier concrete slab. Feature metal and timber clad- temporary/semi-permanent accommodation Job Value: $4.9M Architect Firm: ...... Pent Archi ding will be added for aesthetics. camp in the Surat Basin. The camp has been a Structural Engineering Consult: . Optimum Structures Job Description: This is the construction of a Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Paul Hart design and construct with Hutchies’ personnel Electrical Consultant: ...... D & C Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Kruse Carter new facility at the Daintree Rainforest Observa- being heavily involved in the design process Client: ...... Surfing Australia Inc Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Buds Beluli tory research facility at JCU’s Cape Tribulation and features modules that were produced Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Glen Winters campus. Buildings include new living accom- FERNVALE STATE SCHOOL in the Toowoomba modular facility. Facilities Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Gilad Goldman Job Value: $1,748,100 Architect Firm: ...... Jackson Clement Job Description: Construction of a new music Burrows Structural Engineering Consult: . Wood & Grieve Engineers and administration block and car parking facili- Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Wood & Grieve Engineers ties. The project is on track to be delivered on Electrical Consultant: ...... Wood & Grieve Engineers an accelerated program of 16 weeks. Client: ...... Wendy & George Frances

Artist’s impression of stage one of the Cornerstone Living project under construction Artist’s impression of the $5 million Herston Imaging Research Facility. in Coopers Plains, Brisbane. 12 HUTCHIES’

SEALIFE UNDERWATER WORLD, completion in December 2013. Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth SUNSHINE COAST Construction Manager: ...... Fernando Uribe Job Value: $786,423 Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Bob Tedford Job Description: Projct involves refurbish- Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Bradley Head Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Jason White ment of Underwater World. Hutchies Cadet: ...... Josh Feros Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Michael Michell Client: ...... Australia Pacific LNG Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Noel Ryan Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Noel Ryan THE NEW GRAND Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Lyle Ellis Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Terry Lloyd Job Value: $3M Architect Firm: ...... Alasdair MacDonald Job Description: Project is a two-level Architects commercial building which includes a boutique Structural Engineering Consult: . JTC Consulting Engineers bar, retail outlets and office space. Client: ...... Underwater World Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Wayne Lauga Sunshine Coast Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Asif Qureshi PRATT COURT, Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... James Collins Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Barry Pollitt POINT LOOKOUT HOUSES Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Wayne Lauga Job Value: $1.8M Architect Firm: ...... Wood + Day Partnership Structural Engineering Consult: . Brown Consulting Job Description: Proposed dual occupancy. Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Brown Consulting Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Michael Michell Electrical Consultant: ...... G.J. Sparks & Partnership Artist’s impression of the Averi Apartments project currently under construction. Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Emma Dunn Client: ...... CB Grand Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Leo Deboer managed appropriately. Specialist dewatering Job Description: The project consists of Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Terry Lloyd STOCKPILE 22 & 21 GRATED Architect Firm: ...... Paul Butterwork Architect contractor, Australian Dewatering, has been demolition of the existing ambulance station Structural Engineering Consult: . Westera Partners DRAIN engaged to dewater the pond with Precise and construction of a replacement station with Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Westera Partners Job Value: $1,066,088 Environmental overseeing the environmen- large plant room incorporating a wash bay and Electrical Consultant: ...... Paul Butterwork Architect Job Description: This involves the construc- tally sensitive operation. Works are being storage rooms and an adjoining station building Client: ...... Brad Jackson tion of a concrete drain between Stockpile 22 completed while the resort is open so care incorporating a carport, offices, training WATER GATHERING STATIONS and 21 at reclaim tunnel entrance and coal with noise and dust is paramount. The project rooms, kitchen, amenities, locker rooms and a CONDABRI CENTRAL / settlement pit. also incorporates both wet and dry play equip- separate relief quarters. Ecologically Sustain- Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Wayne Lauga ment areas with completion prior to Christmas. able Development elements were incorporated CONDABRI NORTH AND ORANA Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Asif Qureshi Hutchies constructed the initial resort and has within the design of the facility. Latent friable Job Value: $5.6M Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Len Ward completed all four stages of additions to date. asbestos was discovered in the demolition Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Wayne Lauga process requiring specialist removal. Job Description: The Condabri Central, North Structural Engineering Consult: . Gladstone Ports Corp. Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Michael Michell and Orana water gathering stations are part Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Gladstone Ports Corp. Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Noel Ryan Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Michael Michell Client: ...... Gladstone Ports Corp. Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Noel Ryan Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Noel Ryan of the APLNG Upstream Phase 1 Gathering Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Noel Ryan project. The sites are located south of Miles in Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Will Butchard FARNBOROUGH STATE SCHOOL Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Terry Lloyd Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Stephen Haugh the Surat Basin. The scope of works consists Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Terry Lloyd Job Value: $1,717,500 Architect Firm: ...... DBI Architects of various civil works including earthworks, Structural Engineering Consult: . Morgans Consulting Architect Firm: ...... Project Services concrete works (including bored piers, pad Job Description: Work involves construction Engineer Structural Engineering Consult: . Project Services footings and slabs) and the design, manufac- of a new administration building (Building B) Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Morgans Consulting Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Cozens Regan Williams ture and construction of a 12ML and 7.5ML and renovation of the existing Building A, Engineer Prove Electrical Consultant: ...... DBI Architects Quantity Surveyor: ...... Canopy Project emergency ballast storage tanks. The projects including covered walkway and concrete Consultants paths, relocation of existing playground equip- Client: ...... RACV (Royal Automobile also include the construction of emergency Club of Victoria) Electrical Consultant: ...... Project Services landing areas. ment and shade structures. Client: ...... Project Services Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Robert Weymouth Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Wayne Lauga CASCADE BREWERY CANOPY Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Asif Qureshi HERMIT PARK HOTEL Construction Manager: ...... Fernando Uribe Job Value: $113,000 Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Bob Tedford Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Krishan Kumar REFURBISHMENT Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Bradley Head Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Tom Olsen Job Description: Supply and installation of Job Value: $800,000 Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Ben Butler Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Patrick Taylor a new steel canopy over the truck loading Hutchies’ Cadet: ...... Josh Feros Architect Firm: ...... Thomson Adset facility at the heritage-listed Cascade Brewery Job Description: The project comprises an Client: ...... Australia Pacific LNG Structural Engineering Consult: . Brown Smart Consulting in Hobart. Major works will be done during the internal and external refurbishment to an Civil Engineering Consultant:. . . Brown Smart Consulting existing hotel. Works include the increase and WATER GATHERING STATIONS Electrical Consultant: ...... Anderson Consulting weekend to avoid blocking access to ongoing refurbishment of the existing gaming room COMBABULA 001, 002 & 003 Engineers working dock area. Client: ...... Department of Education, Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Mick Connolly and gaming bar, as well as refurbishment of Job Value: $6.1M Training and Employment Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Carl Fiedler the existing toilets and public bar lighting and Job Description: The Combabula Water Gath- RACV NOOSA – Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Carl Fiedler external façade. ering Stations (001, 002 & 003) are part of the Hutchies’ Site Manager: ...... Gordon Manson Hutchies’ Team Leader: ...... Mark Phillips APLNG Upstream Phase 1 Gathering project. RESORT POOL AND SPA Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Brian King Hutchies’ Project Manager: . . . . Pierre Kessler The sites are located approx 40km North Job Value: $2M Structural Engineering Consult: . GHD Hutchies’ Administrator: ...... Gordon Douglas Client: ...... Carlton United Brewery Hutchies’ Supervisor: ...... Giancarlo Pozzebon of Yuleba, in the Surat Basin. The scope of Job Description: Proposed new pool Hutchies’ Cost Planner: ...... Pierre Kessler works consists of various civil works including covering an area of 175m2 is currently being KINGAROY AMBULANCE Architect Firm: ...... Tippett Schrock earthworks, concrete works (incl pad footings constructed adjacent to the resort’s existing STATION Architects and slabs) and the design, manufacture and pool. The construction area is currently a Structural Engineering Consult: . LCJ Engineers construction of three 7.5ML Emergency Ballast freshwater pond, bounded by a natural wetland Job Value: $2,663,435 Client: ...... Redcape Hotel Group Storage Tank (3.5ML, 7.5ML & 12ML). The which buffers the site from Weyba Creek. projects also include the construction of Emer- Dewatering operations have the potential to gency Landing Areas. The projects are due for impact the surrounding environment if not

Turinga Village is a 200-man temporary and semi-permanent accommodation camp Tanks are now in place at the water gathering station project at Condabri Central under construction in the Surat Basin. in the Surat Basin. 13 HUTCHIES’

Sylvester Konieczny adds a Hutchies’ Undies touch to the decor of the William Creek Hotel on the Oodnadatta Track. Barry Butterworth in the mush pit, Alaska. TTRAVELLINGRAVELLING UUNDIESNDIES

Dr Faithe Duberchin showed her Hutchies’ Lucas Rietberg strikes a modest pose on a New Zealand Peter Singleton toughs it out at Athabasca colours in France when she visited the Musée South Island beach. Glacier, Columbia Icefield, Canada. d’Orsay and the Louvre Museum in Paris. Taking a Hike

Shown at morning tea are (L-R) carpenter, John Bright; apprentice, Matthew Bright; recep- tionist Janell Luffman; senior receptionist Louise Ghee; Hutchies’ apprentice, Tyler Scofield; From left (rear Lawrence Versace, Russell Fryer, Paul Phillips Hutchies’ Cairns safety manager, Niles Ogle; and Hutchies’ site manager, Mick De Jong. and (front) Edan and Greer Hawley. Greg Birnie drove the support vehicle. Island hospitality SENIOR receptionist at the Thursday Island James HUTCHIES’ team members, Russell Fryer, Edan Hawley, Greer Cook University Rural Dental Clinic, Louise Ghee, baked a cake in appreciation for Hawley, Lawrence Versace, Paul Phillips, Gareth Davies and the Hutchies’ boys during their renovation of the clinic. Greg Birnie, took part in the 2013 AEIOU Take A Hike. Hutchies’ brief was to keep the facility open and operating during demolition and Hutchies raised $8,715 and the event as a whole raised refurbishment, including installation of five new dental chairs. more than $200,000. By the looks on their faces, clinic staff were happy with Hutchies’ results. Spanning 40 kilometres over nine hours, Hutchies’ team of hikers set out on the challenge to eliminate the funding deficit at AEIOU Foundation’s Brisbane centres. Men at work Participants said Take a Hike was a huge mental and THIS Nissan Silvia (left) slowly physical challenge but, in comparison to the daily chal- being stripped near Hutchies’ lenges faced by children with autism, it was a rewarding Tweed Office quickly received experience. a Hutchies’ sticker in the hope Early intervention can pave the way for school, employ- that a replacement vehicle ment and greater independence for children with autism. could be on its way soon. 14 HUTCHIES’ MMATCATC H HEDED

Brooklyn Child, Toowong receptionist, married Matt Wilson in October. Their wedding car was Hutchies’ replica version of Rock ’n’ Roll George’s Holden. Aaron Ohl, Townsville Estimator, married Jessica in Townsville. ED Dominic Schattiger, contracts administrator, and HHATCATC H HED new wife Robina, strike a classic pose after their wedding on the Greek island of Santorini in the Mediterranean.

RIGHT: Ivy Ruth Ellis is the first child for Lyle Ellis, site manager Sunshine Coast, and partner, Dani Lee. ABOVE: Robert Petkovic and partner, Monica, are the proud parents of new son, Tristan James Petk- ovic, shown here with his big brother Kieran.

LEFT: Charlie Jamieson is the first daughter to proud parents Jaxon Gillam, fifth grandchild for Matthew and Helen Hutchies’ MD, Greg Quinn, shows early Jamieson and a sister signs of following in the footsteps of his to Harry. grandfather, who was an outstanding LLaylaayla RRoseose BrownBrown isis a newnew rugby league player, coach and state ddaughteraughter forfor proudproud pparents,arents, rep. Jaxon’s happy parents are Craig CChrishris andand AmandaAmanda Brown,Brown, and Emma Gillam. aandnd llittleittle ssisterister ttoo HHarper.arper.

Not quite in the Hatched category, but the Toowoomba team has Patrick Taylor, estimator in Rock- Joleen Kelly, office assistant in celebrated news that Jason and hampton, and partner, Casey Sydney, and husband, Blake Hulbert, Emma Kropp are expecting a baby Bulman, welcomed son, Chase welcomed baby girl, Roxy May with a Bun in the Oven morning tea. James Taylor, in August. Hulbert, in September. 15 HUTCHIES’ Pedalling to Gold HUTCHIES enenteredtered a teteamam ooff40(Hutchi 40 (Hutchies,es ADGADG, Advanced Precast) in the 2013 Santos GLNG Brisbane to the Gold Coast Cycle Challenge. Now in its ninth year, the event aims to promote cycling, fitness and, at the same time, raise funds for the Heart Foundation. Riders can choose the full challenge event over 100 kilometres from South Bank in Brisbane to Southport or opt for a 60 kilometre stretch from Logan to Southport. • Shown at the ride are, from left, (rear) Darren Poletto, Bryan Ross, Mark Gaggin, Andrew Hardie, David Bendell, Jon Wood, Paul David and (front) Dave Warner and John Berlese. RRugbyugby tourtour ooff SSamoaamoa

ROHAN Barry (construction manager at Yatala) raced the Hutchies’ ute in the Gold Coast 600. Qualifying well in the heats (13th from 32 starters), Rohan was a serious contender in the big race on Sunday until a spectacular crash in the first lap caused the cancellation of the final. Luckily the Hutchies’ ute narrowly missed being involved in the race-ending pile up. This year Hutchies donated signage on the eye- catching ute to Shake It Up Australia Foundation. Former Hutchies’ team leader and now CEO of Shake It Up, Ben Young, said that contributions such as the GC600 ute signage made it possible for the Foundation to reach a wider audience. HUTCHIES’ Sydney spon- With support from footballs, head gear, water “Shake It Up is focussed on directing 100 percent of all money donated to research targeted at finding sored the recent Killara West Hutchies, its subbies and bottles, boots, bags and better treatments and ultimately a cure for Parkinson’s Pymble U13s Rugby Tour of local community, the tour shirts to the Samoan rugby disease,” he said. Samoa. donated items such as community. Mary-Jeanne and Scott Hutchinson also were Sean Nyssen, Hutchies’ among 100 people who attended a fundraiser on project director in Sydney, the same weekend – a ‘Shaken not Stirred’ cocktail and his son, Rory, play for Bridge to party in Brisbane hosted by Shake It Up supporter the Killara West Pymble Penny Hoolihan – which raised more than $10,000 for Rugby Club. Brisbane Parkinson’s research. The tourists visited local schools, learned about HUTCHIES contrib- Samoan culture and went to uted to the Bridge to church. Brisbane run with 27 Sean said the Samoan starters consisting of boys, families and friends team members, partners enjoyed the opportunity and families. Winner of the 10 kilo- to play a touring team and metre was Ben Plunkett displayed a great level of and winner of the five hospitality. kilometre was Lu Yin. “They were big boys who tackled hard and ran fast,” LEFT: Ben and Anna said Sean. “Many didn’t wear Plunkett at the finish of boots.” Bridge to Brisbane run.

No. Prize No. Prize No. Prize No. Prize No. Prize GGreatreat pprizesrizes ttoo bbee wwon!on! 15203 Hutchies T-Shirt 16422 Hutchies Undies 18598 Tape measure 19658 Jack’s Tequila 20244 Hutchies G-string 15398 Hutchies Undies 16507 Chalk Line 18609 Hutchies Cap 19688 Paint brush set 20298 Screw Driver Set 15477 Tape measure 16658 Jack’s Tequila 18862 Jack’s Tequila 19720 Hutchies T-Shirt 20356 Hutchies Undies 15600 Hand Sander 16832 Paint brush set 19145 Hutchies T-Shirt 19811 Screw Driver Set 20493 Jack’s Tequila SScratch-itscratch-its 15804 Hutchies Cap 17193 Hutchies T-Shirt 19158 Hutchies Undies 19855 Drill Bit Set 20548 Tape measure 15999 Jack’s Tequila 18013 Jack’s Tequila 19215 Hutchies T-Shirt 19992 Hutchies Undies 20622 Hutchies Cap IfIf your Hutchies’ Scratchie matches the lucky 16072 Paint brush set 18198 Hutchies G-string 19287 Hutchies Undies 19999 Chalk Line 20789 Jack’s Tequila numbers listed you are a winner! To claim your 16178 Hutchies T-Shirt 18204 Screw Driver Set 19333 Tape measure 20012 Jack’s Tequila 20811 Hutchies T-Shirt prize telephone Hutchies on (07) 3335 5000. 16254 Screw Driver Set 18399 Hutchies Undies 19487 Hutchies Undies 20145 Paint brush set 21200 Hutchies Undies Prizes compliments of Hutchinson Builders. 16304 Drill Bit Set 18444 Jack’s Tequila 19522 Hutchies Cap 20168 Hutchies T-Shirt 21589 Chalk Line