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.

 

 

Lakeside blues - balancing flood protection & property values [NZ Local Government] - Jack McConchie from Opus worked with Taupo District Council and Environment Waikato on a major flood hazard assessment and says quantifying the flood hazard on Lake Taupo was a unique proposition.  Click here to read more.

Northern Busway wins award [New Zealand Herald] - The Northern Busway project in North Shore City won the category for construction projects costing more than $2 million at the Ingenium Excellence Awards.  Click here to read more.

Newmarket recalls rail's glory days [NZ Local Government] - Auckland will have a train station to be proud of again when the Newmarket interchange is completed in December.  Opus architectural designer Stefan Geelen, who came up with the design says the project offered more scope for design than the standard suburban station.  Click here to read more.

Workshop refit stage one of upgrade [Hutt News] - WelTec has just spent $750,000 re-fitting its plumbing and gasfitting workshop and says there is more upgrading of its trades training facilities in the pipeline.  Opus Architects-designed workshop is a "major investment" for WelTec.  Click here to find out more.

Special school, chapel scoop design awards - The Wilson School and its chapel won this year's Institute of Architects awards.  The school, by Opus Architecture was named New Zealand's best-designed new building.  Click here to read more.

Wilson School's winning design - Wilson School for disabled children has been recognised in the NZ Architecture Awards. The building, designed by Opus Architecture was one of three winners in the public section. Click here to read more.

Opus continue community commitment - Opus have re-signed as a Principal City Partner [Tauranga].  Opus, a partner since 2004, has committed to the programme for a further five years.  Opus is making a real difference in the community through their City Partner contributions.  Click here to find out more.

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.

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Opus forecasts solid full year despite a soft first half - despite difficulties in the UK in the early part of 2009, Opus expects to trade for the full 2009 year in line with market expectations.  Click here to read more.

Results of Opus Annual Meeting 2009 - The second Annual Meeting of Shareholders since Opus International Consultants was listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange was held today in Wellington. Click here to read more.

Opus Annual Meeting for Shareholders 15 April 2009 - Opus International Consultants’ Chairman, Kerry McDonald, said the Board was pleased with the year end results for 2008 and that the company had fared comparatively well given the global financial turmoil and depressed equity markets. Click here to read more.

Opus makes New Management Appointments - Opus International Consultants is pleased to announce the appointment of Ed Rafferty to the position of General Manager Business Development and David Jennings to the position of General Manager Technical. Click here to read more.

New Opus UK Director optimistic over future - Global infrastructure consultancy, Opus International Consultants, has appointed Dr David Prentice to lead its UK operations.  In the UK, Opus employs 360 staff in 17 offices, which are spread throughout the country. The company also has 64 offices in Australia, Canada and New Zealand, employing in total 2563 people. Click here to read more.

Opus Performs Well and Exceeds Forecasts  - Opus International Consultants, New Zealand’s largest infrastructure consultancy, has reported another good year. For the year ended 31 December 2008, Revenue was $371.5 million, up 25.4 percent on the previous year and the Net Surplus after Tax was $17.5 million, up 23.4 percent.  Click here to read more.

Opus Appoints Two New Directors - Opus International Consultants announced today the appointment of two new Directors, Keith Watson and Fraser Whineray, both Auckland based businessmen who have considerable experience in international and customer focussed businesses. Click here to read more.

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 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.

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