Endorsements

"We found the Kalmar team to be very co-operative and pro-active in bringing the project in ahead of programme and on budget. Whilst the project was let on a traditional basis, their involvement in managing the design process proved invaluable".

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Leonard Ross,
Tasman Cook

"Kalmar had significant input into the design management and co-ordination and completed the construction of the project five weeks ahead of the contractual completion date". read more
Cam Marsh,
Perron

"While the project was extremely challenging with a tight delivery programme and client changes, we found the Kalmar team to be non-confrontational, efficient, professional, and a pleasure to deal with. The managment of the final finishing stages was exemplary with Kalmar providing a quality finished product that needed little remedial action prior to completion". read more
Terry Barnes,
Peddle Thorp Architects

"The Kalmar team conducted themselves in a professional and cooperative manner at all times and the project was completed well ahead of the contractual completion date and close out budget".
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Bren Morrison,
Warren and Mahoney

"Buildings that satisfy the demands of the client, realise the dream of the architect, the structural integrity of the engineer, built within the budget and on time can only be achieved as a result of the dedicated approach of all involved in the building process. It is my considered opinion, as the principal of a long established architectural practice, that Kalmar Consturction Ltd achieves all the demanding requirements of a Master Builder for projects of any size."

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Robert Railley,
Swan Railley and Associates Ltd

"Kalmar are innovative and collaborative, they bring expertise in a broad range of disciplines within their feild in conftruction, programming, cost control, and Council interfacing. They clearly understand Architectural and structural principals and take a strong management lead ensuring projects are delivered without compromise."

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David J Foster,
Babbage Consultants Limited

"Kalmar are committed to a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail and promote Quality Assurance procedures on their projects. On any occasion where we have not been satisfied with any aspect of construction Kalmar have not hesitated providing a remedy. The integrity and experience of their staff is a pivotal factor in the success of their projects."

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Stuart George,
Buller George Turkington

"Mike's overall leadership skills, drive, determination and knowledge of good building practices / buildability ensured that these projects were completed on time and to high quality standards. He worked closely with the various project consultants to ensure that their designs were fully understood and constructed, and signed off as the works progressed. This enabled local authorities to sign off during the construction stages and all Producer Statements had been issued."

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Steve King,
Archimedia Ltd

"Your company has some truly top quality employees, a refreshingly positive attitude, is proactive, and has a co-operative and professional approach to contracting, all of which make Kalmar a pleasure to deal with."

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Arthur Morgenstern,
Morning Star Enterprises

"Our experience and the result achieved has given us the confidence and comfort to use Kalmar in a construction management role on another project. We would have no hesitation in recommending Kalmar to a client for a construction management role."

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Martin Milford-Cottam,
Quadrant Properties Ltd

"Your concept of management contracting was ideally suited to the way in which we wanted to do this project, allowing us significant flexibility and it proved to be one which engendered a true team approach as well as being extremely cost effective."

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Brian Blanchard,
Good Health

"The project was completed to a very high standard, within the expected time-frame.  We have received extremely positive feedback from staff and clients alike since the completion of the job - the refurbished area is very functional and well finished."

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Ian Wells,
Elders New Zealand

"Graham's positive, can-do attitude and ability to work around issues as they arise enabled VSL to work with Kalmar to successfully deliver our inaugural Kiwi DUCTAL project, and we look forward to dealing with Graham on the next bridge project."

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Brad Hannan,
VSL Australia

"Greg and Graham's efforts, expertise and lateral thinking are to be commended - the structure was built without a single hold-up with the system and the end result has been a success for all parties concerned. The project was built within budget, on time, and to a very high standard."

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Keith Laurie & Stuart George,
Buller George

"In our opinion, the Kalmar Group is an efficient and well run operation. They have very good systems in place from both an operational perspective and a financial reporting perspective. The company has a strict self- imposed reporting deadline each month for the board meetings."

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Matthew Bellingham,
Hayes Knight

"Thank you to David, Peter and [Theo] for your cooperation, enthusiasm and professionalism throughout the entire project. I think that you will all agree that together we produced a building of the upmost quality. I look forward to working with Kalmar Projects Limited again in the future."

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Jai Khrishnan,
JASMAX

"Without Mike's leadership and drive to deliver a quality product within a very tight time-frame, under extremely trying circumstances...I would not hesitate in recommending Kalmar, Mike, and his team for any project in the future."

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Keith Child,
Bay Palms

"Graham worked closely with ARTNL's project team to ensure that our expectations were met at all times. We found Graham's drive and motivation to make the project successful for all parties refreshing, and we look forward to the opportunity to work with him in the near future."

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Kevin Brown,
ARTNL

"This was no mean feat given that this had never been attempted on this scale before in New Zealand. That the project proceeded smoothly, on time and on budget was in no small part due to Graham's leadership of the construction team."

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Simon Holloway,
Middlemore Carparking Limited

The combination of Kalmars on site construction supervision and Multiplex's management support resulted in the successful early completion of the project in 2003. The project team maintained a proactive approach to communicating and working with the hospital, ensuring the best outcomes were achieved by both parties.

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Garth Whittaker,
Waitemata District Health Board

"You and your project team are to be congratulated on delivering the building on time and almost exactly on budget. This I regard as no mean feat given the current market situation..."

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Richard Cooper,
Richard Cooper Architecture

"Kalmar are committed to teamwork, building up good working relationships with clients and all teams involved. Kalmar's contribution to the design process and their early involvement has always resulted in added value."

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Maria Ouzounova,
Woodhams Meikle Zhan Architect

"Your generosity, support and expertise ensured the project was a huge success. The very thought of having built a bridge in six hours with a group of young people is amazing and a huge achievement for all involved. It could not have been done without your help, thank you."

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Ethnic Voice,
Dr Rasalingam