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We have exciting news! From July 1, 2022, Holmes Fire and Holmes Consulting are coming together to provide the same expert services we currently offer in NZ and Australia—operating as one business across both countries. We’re also working even more closely together globally, with one Holmes Executive Team leading Holmes internationally. For our clients and partners,…
‘For returning Kiwi with offshore experience in sustainability and design there has never been a better opportunity to bring those skills home and get involved in a wide variety of projects.’ Lisa Oliver, Project Director here at Holmes Consulting was recently interviewed by Kea New Zealand about her passion for mass timber design, her involvement in sustainability,…
It doesn’t get more prestigious than this! Our entry won not only our category for ‘Structural Heritage’ but also the highly coveted and exclusive Supreme Award, at the 2021 Structural Awards by The Institution of Structural Engineers. Established in 1968, the Structural Awards are the world’s leading awards for structural engineering excellence. Winning both of these…
Holmes Fire is acknowledging the great work of all our staff during these challenging and hectic times. Friday 22nd October is Holmes Day, a day off for all Holmes staff to rest, recover and switch off from work. The lockdowns from 2021 have been challenging for us all to deal with, with some offices…
Lockdown has put a pause on the opening of Te Pae (more than once!), but we’re just as excited to see this impressive NZ $475M convention centre completed and open to the public soon. Te Pae, Christchurch’s new Convention and Exhibition Centre, is an ambitious project, creating a large mixed-use precinct in the heart of…
In response to the public’s growing uncertainty and trust in the residential sector, the NSW government has introduced new legislation and regulations aimed at improving the quality of building and construction work. From the 1st of July 2021, the Design and Building Practitioners Regulation 2021 (DBP Regulation) came into effect in NSW. The new regulations include…
Exciting news, Commercial Bay won the Supreme Award for Structural Engineering Excellence 2021 at the Structural Engineering Society NZ (SESOC) Awards. We are very proud of our team and our project partners that worked together to create a truly outstanding result. Commercial Bay isn’t just an incredible feat of engineering but an impressive mixed-use space…
Holmes is excited to be part of three fantastic projects that won at the 2021 Interior Awards: Te Ao Mārama, Tāmaki Paenga Hira, Auckland War Memorial Museum – Jasmax, fjmt studio, and Designtribe Commercial Bay: PwC Tower Sky Lobby and MinterEllisonRuddWatts offices – Precinct Properties and WARREN AND MAHONEY; Precinct Properties and Jasmax The Hotel Britomart – Cheshire Architects Ltd…
A Holmes Fire Engineer is a challenger to the expected, motivated to find the best solution for all, and is curious in the face of a new problem. Making up nearly 15% of our current team, the women at Holmes have played an important role in our success across Australia, New Zealand and the US….
A trans-Tasman reflection on the year that was from Glen Mitchell, CEO Australia and Stuart Harris, CEO New Zealand.