Guiding delivery of a new admin hub for a growing school community
Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland
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A growing roll, and pressure on teaching space, prompted the need to rethink how administrative functions could be accommodated across this college campus.
The project:
Maynard Marks was engaged to provide project management services for the construction of a new, standalone administration building, marking a key step in Rutherford College's wider campus planning strategy.
By relocating administrative functions, the college was able to address teaching space constraints, and progress a staged reorganisation of existing buildings. This approach enabled former administration areas to then be refurbished for student support services, improving the overall functionality, and efficiency of the campus.
Our value add:
Strong project governance and structured communication were central to this project’s success. We held monthly PCG and fortnightly site meetings, formally recording and tracking progress, budget and risk. Early site-related challenges including adverse ground conditions and end-of-life in-ground infrastructure posed a risk, and contributed to early delays. However, with prompt decision-making, clear communication and early coordination with relevant consultants, these challenges were managed effectively by our PM team. Through proactive engagement with key stakeholders, funding pathways were maintained, and programme impacts minimised. Overall, a disciplined, transparent approach kept the project aligned with the college’s wider planning objectives.
The successful delivery of the completed building has strengthened campus operations, enabling the school to better support its growing community.
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Client Testimonial
Maynard Marks are our preferred project management company. The reason for this is because we have developed a strong foundation of trust, based on clear communication. We also appreciate that with Maynard Marks, we get both official check-in points but also other, non-formal opportunities to front any foreseen issues, ahead of them becoming urgent and critical.
Gary Moore, Principal
