the year in review THE YEAR IN REVIEW A lot can happen in a year... 2015 was the year van der Meer Consulting celebrated 20 years of operation in Sydney, a testament to the continued success in the Australian market. The announcement of plans to open a third office in Queensland at the start of 2016 further reinforced the company’s enduring growth, which excitingly coincides with the onset of the structural design for the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. We also welcomed many new faces to the van der Meer team in 2015 who have already etched themselves as key members, each bringing years of industry experience and dedication to the group. Additionally, the newly formed Leadership Focus Group (LFG) commenced operations. The LFG was primarily established to provide guidance within the professional sphere, advance the development of technical engineering skills and expertise, whilst continuing to motivate engineers to achieve set goals. CELEBRATING 20 YEARS From humble beginnings to milestone achievements, To honour the contribution of our valued clients, van der Meer had a lot to celebrate in 2015, as we consultants, and colleagues alike, we chose to mark the recognised twenty years of operation in Sydney. occassion with a cocktail party up on Cockle Bay’s rooftop. Our successes evidently go from strength to strength, and Despite the weather being against us from the outset, the our responsive network of technical and social support within evening was a huge success and we thank all those who the company has rendered van der Meer a distinguished attended on the night to show their support. consultancy; uniquely positioned in the market. MBA NSW EXCELLENCE IN HOUSING AWARDS Housing Award $500,001-$700,000 Viking by Crown, Waterloo NSW UTA DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS Urban Renewal Award Shepherds Bay, Meadowbank NSW UTA DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS Medium Density Adaptive Re-use Development Award Dominion Residences, Darlinghurst NSW UTA DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE AWARDS Innovative Development Award Viking by Crown, Waterloo NSW ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS Best Residential Development Australia Award Arc by Crown, Sydney NSW UDIA NATIONAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE Medium Density Housing Award ESQUE, Mosman NSW EAT DRINK DESIGN AWARDS Hall of Fame Award Icebergs Dining Room & Bar, Bondi NSW RECOGNITION The industry recognition received by many of our collaborative partners throughout the year is testimony to the fundamental van der Meer ethos; to design structures with integrity, presence and purpose. Our valued partnerships are strengthened through core ideals which are accompanied by an integrated work philosophy, inevitably fortifying future success. In 2015, we were thrilled to announce nine new additions to the van der Meer team, both in our Sydney and Melbourne offices. Ali Niazi Ash Afnani Bruno Angelone Darren Wakefield Dieter Baron Francis Smith Mitchell Turner Rhys Williams Wiriady Halim PEOPLE We also recognised the milestone achievements of a few of our dedicated and well respected team members, whose outstanding performance, ongoing commitment and impressive successes in their roles has been both admirable and inspiring to their colleagues. Our Melbourne based Associate, Andrew Day, celebrated his 15 years of service with van der Meer Consulting in July, whilst our Sydney based Dilapidation Manager, Kylie Pratt, and Structural Documentation Manager, Rob Smith, both celebrated their 10 years of service earlier in April. Kylie Pratt Rob Smith Andrew Day GIVING BACK van der Meer is a proud supporter of local communities, not-for-profit organisations and charitable foundations, giving back to those in need. Throughout 2015, the team at van der Meer reached out with hopes of making a difference. Australian Childhood Foundation + Chain Reaction + The Movember Foundation PetRescue + Youngcare At Home Care Grants 2015 was an entertaining year for the van der Meer temporary structures team, with so many events hosted in and around each major city. The limelight shone on music stars and sports celebrities alike, live music echoed through the streets, festivals were in full swing, and cities lit up with light and sound. EVENTFUL + Vivid Sydney Festival + Stereosonic Music Festival + Sydney Film Festival + Chet Faker Concert + The Falls Festival + Opera on Sydney Harbour + Tame Impala Concert + Harbourlife Music Festival + Future Music Festival + Foo Fighters Concert + Soundwave + A Day on the Green + Florence and the Machine + Listen Out Festival + Schools Spectacular + Ed Sheeran Concerts + NRL Grand Final + Sydney Festival + Taylor Swift Concerts + Quicksilver Pro, Kirra Beach + The Voice + Star Wars Fan Event + Soulfest + V8 Supercars Nation Wide As we look into the new year with fresh eyes and a renewed spirit, van der Meer is excited for what lies ahead. We are strengthening our vision by expanding into new markets, collaborating on a number of high profile projects, and in addition we are eagerly awaiting the final phase of a number of prominent developments. + Structural design, + AIR Apartments specification St Leonards is and feasibility fast approaching assessments for the completion, with final Commonwealth occupation taking Games Gold Coast place in March 2016 2018 begin in February 2016 LOOKING AHEAD + Newly appointed + Structural design for Associate, George the much publicised Angelopoulos, heads St Leonards Towers to QLD in March 2016 by Mirvac has begun, for the opening of our with construction to new Brisbane office commence towards the end of 2016 MELBOURNE Level 6, 379 Collins Street Melbourne VIC 3000 P +61 3 8614 5555 E [email protected] SYDNEY Level 3, 39 Chandos Street St Leonards NSW 2065 P +61 2 9436 0433 E [email protected] www.vandermeer.com.au.