Concrete NZ Recognises Outstanding Industry Contributors - Jeff Marchant & Colin Beavis

The Outstanding Contribution Award recognises an exceptional and sustained contribution to the advancement of the concrete industry.

As part of the concrete industry’s revised awards structure, overseen by Concrete NZ, the peer-nominated award celebrates those who have contributed meaningfully to making a difference in the field of concrete design, construction, material supply and/or research.

Concrete NZ was fortunate that both Jeff and Colin could attend the 2022 Conference Awards in Rotorua to be presented with their 2021 Outstanding Contribution Awards in front of industry.

JEFF MARCHANT

Concrete NZ had the pleasure of recently acknowledging Jeff Marchant from BBR Contech with an Outstanding Contribution Award.

Accumulating 50 years of experience in the construction sector, Jeff is a recognised leader in the design of post-tensioned slab-on-grade.

Jeff Marchant receives his Concrete NZ Outstanding Contribution Award from Concrete NZ Chief Executive, Rob Gaimster.

Starting with BBR Contech in 1998, Jeff’s enthusiastic and innovative approach to post-tensioning design was instrumental in its widespread adoption for premium warehouse floors.

To date Jeff has presided over approximately 3 million square metres of post-tensioned slab-on-grade in more than 400 building designs.

Notable projects that benefited from Jeff's expertise include the award-winning K-Mart and James Pascoe Group (JPL) distribution centres in Auckland.

Jeff has continued to refine and update his own design processes, while at the same time generously sharing his knowledge with engineers wishing to advance their skills.

Highly respected for his technical leadership, Jeff’s contribution to the advancement of the concrete industry in New Zealand has been exceptional and sustained.

Concrete NZ, BBR Contech and industry colleagues congratulate Jeff on his award.

COLIN BEAVIS

In late 2021 Concrete NZ had the privilege of presenting Colin Beavis of Wilco Precast Ltd with an Outstanding Contribution Award.

Colin was recognised for his invaluable work in the precast concrete industry and wider construction sector.

Colin Beavis receives his Concrete NZ Outstanding Contribution Award from Wilco Precast Managing Director, Andrew Sinclair.

During his almost 50 years at Wilco Precast Ltd, Colin was a central figure in the establishment of Precast New Zealand Inc, which subsequently became the Precast Sector Group of Concrete NZ, remaining an ever-present member of the Executive Committee.

He was a driving force behind industry ‘go-to’ technical documents on weathertight concrete construction, the safe handling of precast concrete, and architectural detailing. Colin was also a champion of trade training through his involvement with BCITO (Building & Construction Industry Training Organisation).

Colin’s accomplishments and influence were instrumental in raising standards across the precast concrete industry, and in the development of the Concrete NZ Precast Plant Certification Scheme.

In short, Colin’s passion for precast concrete and his wealth of knowledge are unsurpassed.

Concrete NZ, along with his peers, would like to take the time to thank Colin for all that he has done for the advancement of precast concrete in New Zealand, and wish him a very enjoyable retirement.

Concrete NZ also recently recognised David Barnard and Rob Green with Honorary Life Memberships.