Opus in the News

Opus is frequently mentioned in the news, usually in association with the project work we carry out for our clients.

We also publish our own external magazine Momentum which highlights some current projects. 

Our projects and our people often win industry awards for their innovation and service excellence.  Technical papers are also published and presented at industry forums and conferences.

Please click on the links below for our recent news clippings and media releases.

 

 

Opus on song as earnings increase [The Dominion Post] – Engineering consultancy Opus International increased its first-half net profit 38 per cent to $9.1 million.  Click here to read more.

Worldwide operations help deliver strong result for Opus [New Zealand Herald] – Infrastructure provider Opus International Consultants lifted its first half net profit 38 per cent to $9.1 million, reporting revenue growth in all the countries where it operates.  Click here to read more.

Opus pursues critical mass in global push [Business Magazine] – At an investor evening in Christchurch people were given an insight into the future growth of the strongly performing Opus International Consultants.  Click here to read more.

Good Better Business [The Dominion Post] – Opus engineer Bob Smith floated the idea of volunteering his entire office to design and build a predator proof enclosure for breeding injured kiwi birds. Click here to read more.

Opus purchase [The Christchurch Press] – New Zealand's Opus International Consultants says it has bought Project Engineering, an engineering consultancy in Fredericton, Canada.  Click here to read more.

Opus’ Canada buy [New Zealand Herald] – Opus International Consultants has acquired Project Engineering, an engineering consultancy in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Click here to read more.

One group that has no qualms about encouraging workplace fun is the office support team at Opus International Consultants Limited in Wellington [Employment Today] – Happy staff are a breed apart. Click here to read more.

Opus was the notable exception to the effects of the share market's slump [National Business Review] - Sundry service companies suffer market gloom. Click here to read more.

Opus to expand by 'global' takeovers [Waikato Times] - Speaking at the first annual meeting as a listed company, Mr Thompson said Opus aimed to have more than 3500 staff in four regions around the world by 2011. Click here to read more.

Opus sets sights on expansion in world markets [Nelson Mail] - Wellington-based Opus Consultants plans to lift staff and revenues by about a third by 2011, and then consider expansion into new regions such as the Middle East and China, according to managing director Kevin Thompson. Click here to read more.

Opus on target to forecast [Otago Daily Times] - Opus International, one of the few successful new listings on the stock exchange in recent years, said yesterday it was on track to meet its prospectus forecast. Click here to read more.

Opus aims to go global [The Dominion Post] - Wellington's Opus Consultants plans to increase staff and revenues by about a third by 2011, and then consider expansion into new regions such as the Middle East and China.  Click here to read more.

Looking west first, then east [The Press] - Opus International Consultants plans to lift staff and sales about a third by 2011, and then consider expanding into new areas, such as the Middle East and China, managing director Kevin Thompson says.  Click here to read more.

Wellington's highway to hell becomes a stairway to heaven [NZ Local Government] - The $55m Wellington Inner City Bypass (WICB) is Wellington's largest roading project in recent times.  Since the WICB was opened in mid 2007 there has been very little debate over the benefit provided by the project, with most feedback being very supportive.  Click here to read more.

Opus expands with British consultancy [Otago Daily Times] - New Zealand-based infrastructure consultancy Opus has extended its position in Britain by acquiring British-based engineering consultancy, Joynes Pike Group Ltd.  The purchase will add 170 staff and nine offices to the group, which has more than 2400 staff in total.  Click here to read more.

 

 

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Opus Reports Strong Half-Year Result  - Infrastructure provider, Opus International Consultants has released its financial results for the six months ending 30 June 2008.  Commenting on the results, Opus Chairman, Basil Logan said that they show Opus is continuing to grow strongly and that its expertise in infrastructure management and development has generally positioned it well in its countries of operation. Click here to read more.

Further Expansion in Canada for Opus - Opus announced today that it has acquired Project Engineering Ltd, an engineering consultancy in Fredericton, New Brunswick, on the eastern seaboard of Canada. This will increase Opus’ presence in eastern Canada (Atlantic coastal region) with the addition of 13 staff to bring the total number operating out of Opus’ six offices in North America to 74.  Click here to read more.

Results of Opus Annual Meeting 2008 - the first Annual Meeting of Shareholders since Opus International Consultants was listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange was held in Wellington.  For full results of this meeting click here.

Highlights of Chairman's Address to shareholders - At the inaugural Annual Meeting, Opus' Chairman, Basil Logan, said the Board was pleased with the year end results for 2007 and that he is confident that the company is on track to achieve its forecasted results for 2008.  Click here to read more.

First Opus Annual General Meeting - Opus will hold its first AGM for shareholders since listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange in October last year, on 16 April in Wellington.   Click here to read more.

Opus purchases UK consultancy - Opus announced today that it has acquired the UK based engineering consultancy, Joynes Pike Group Ltd.  This acquisition will add 170 staff and 9 offices and will bring the number of Opus employees in the UK to 370 operating from 17 offices spread throughout England and Wales.  Click here to read more.

Opus chairman to step down in August - Opus' chairman, Basil Logan, announced today he would be stepping down as chairman and director on the 31 August 2008.  It is intended Mr Logan be succeeded as Chairman by Kerry McDonald, who was elected Deputy Chairman in August 2007.  Click here to read more.

Opus' growth exceeds prospectus expectation - Opus has reported a 17.4% increase in revenue to $296million, exceeding its forecast by $15.4 million, or 5.5%, for 2007.  Click here to read more.

Backgrounder to above Media Release - for the highlights of 2007 click here.

Opus to list with strong support - Opus International Consultants Limited will commence trading on the New Zealand Stock Market at 11am tomorrow (30 October) following very strong support for its share offer from both institutional and retail investors, and also from Opus employees.  Click here to read more.

Opus debut should be a good one - Opus International Consultants Ltd is expected to debut on the stock exchange successfully tomorrow because it operates in a popular infrastructure and engineering sector.  Click here to read more.

Opus Appoints Environmental Engineering Manager in Dunedin - Opus has broadened its capability at its Dunedin office with the appointment of a dedicated manager to head up the environmental engineering business there.  Click here for more details.

Opus share offer price determined - Opus has announced a final price of $1.65 per share for shares in its upcoming Initial Public Offering (“IPO”).  Click here for more details.

Opus share offer registered - Opus International Group Plc, the ultimate parent company of Opus International Consultants, today invited New Zealanders to invest in the company.  Click here for more details.

Opus reunites former NZ staff in the UK - Former Opus employees, representing some fourteen New Zealand offices, enjoyed a reunion held at NZ House in London last week. Click here for more details.

Opus announces appointments to board - Chairman of Opus International Consultants, Basil Logan has announced the appointment of Kerry McDonald to the new position of Deputy Chairman of the Opus Board.  He also announced that incumbent Opus Chief Executive, Dr Kevin Thompson, has been appointed to the Board as Managing Director.  Click here for more details.

Opus sponsor the Wellington 2007 Services Exporter of the Year Award - click here for more details.

Local Company Wins Prestigious Award -  Opus Wanganui  and HEB Smithbridge Contractors recently received the Major Project Award at the recently announced 2007 New Zealand Roading Excellence Awards.  Click here to read more. 

Opus Appoints New Managers in Australia - Opus has appointed Kelvin Moody to the position of Regional Manager for New South Wales.
Graham Sweetlove, who is presently Business Manager Environmental Engineering at Opus’ Hamilton, New Zealand office, has been appointed to manage the recently acquired Toowoomba office in Queensland.  Click here to read more.

Opus strengthens Australian presence - Opus has announced it has acquired the large Australian based infrastructure consultancy Qantec McWilliam Consulting Engineers.  Click here for more details.

New Heating Boiler for Waiouru Military Camp Meets Emission Standards - The NZ Defence Force (NZDF) commissioned, 8MW, $3.8 million new heating boiler for the Army’s Waiouru Training Camp, was formally handed over at a function at the Camp today.  This was the first stage of upgrading the heating system at the Waiouru Camp.  Click here for more details.

Opus Win at Engineering Awards - Opus was the recipient of the Silver Award at the prestigious Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand (ACENZ) Awards dinner, which was held at the War Memorial Centre in Napier.  Click here for more details.

Another Achievement for Opus - Opus announced that they have purchased Queensland based engineering and architectural consultancy Group 42 Consulting Ltd.  Click here to find our more.

Maritime celebration on newly completed deck at HMS President - Opus  and Contractor, Nuttall John Martin, hosted an event, following completion of a replacement deck at the RFCA HMS President on the River Thames. Click here to find out more.

Opus Reunited - Opus will hold a reunion for ex-employees at New Zealand House in London this September.  Click here to find out more.

Open Harbour - Auckland City’s water and wastewater company, Metrowater, today announced an alliance partnership with infrastructure development companies Works Infrastructure, GHD Limited and Opus International Consultants Limited to deliver a three-year $50 million capital works project to improve the water quality at city beaches and harbour waters.  Click here to find out more.

Opus Appoints Managers for NZX Listing - Opus announces the appointment of its managers for its proposed listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange.  Click here to find out more.

Opus Appoints Three New Board Members - Opus has appointed three new Directors to its Board.  Click here to find out more.

New Appointment in Christchurch - Opus has appointed Glen Hughes to the position of Southern Regional Manager, based in Christchurch.  Click here to find out more.

Opus Delighted with Export Win - Chief Executive, Dr Kevin Thompson said he was delighted that the company had won both the category Service Exporter Award and the overall Supreme Exporter Award.  Click here to find out more.

Consolidation of UK Opus Companies - Opus has brought together its UK businesses into one company which will operate as Opus International Consultants (UK) Ltd.  Click here to find out more.