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A local building and construction company in Townsville and across Queensland.
A local building and construction company in Townsville and across Queensland.
A local building and construction company in Townsville and across Queensland.

A local building and construction company in Townsville and across Queensland.

New Wave Constructions NQ (New Wave) is a local building and construction company comprised of project managers, estimators, builders, technical specialists, tradesmen, designers and engineers.

We specialise in commercial construction delivering Design and Construct, Civil Works, New Construction and Building/Construction projects across all sectors. This includes local government, Defence, commercial, education and residential sectors. We have enjoyed a strong presence in Townsville for the last 15 years. Our success is underpinned by our high-quality workmanship, the support we give to our clients and our ability to value adding to their vision.

Our founding director, Tom Cronin (Managing Director) has been a local builder for over 50 years and remains heavily involved and invested in all projects delivered by our construction teams. New Wave believe that the key to an enjoyable and rewarding building experience is achieved by maintaining open and honest communication throughout the building process. This is applied from project inception through to completion and handover of each building project, providing every client with total building satisfaction.

We specialise in commercial construction delivering Design and Construct, Civil Works, New Construction and Building/Construction projects across all sectors. This includes local government, Defence, commercial, education and residential sectors. We have enjoyed a strong presence in Townsville for the last 15 years. Our success is underpinned by our high-quality workmanship, the support we give to our clients and our ability to value adding to their vision.

Our founding director, Tom Cronin (Managing Director) has been a local builder for over 50 years and remains heavily involved and invested in all projects delivered by our construction teams. New Wave believe that the key to an enjoyable and rewarding building experience is achieved by maintaining open and honest communication throughout the building process. This is applied from project inception through to completion and handover of each building project, providing every client with total building satisfaction.

Feature Projects
Ingham Court House Heritage Refurbishment

Ingham Court House Heritage Refurbishment

Fanning Sector Entry Buildings - TFTA

Fanning Sector Entry Buildings - TFTA

Burdekin Electoral Office Fit Out

Burdekin Electoral Office Fit Out

Herbert Hotel - Gaming Room Design and Construct

Herbert Hotel - Gaming Room Design and Construct

Demolition of 2-4 The Strand, Townsville

Demolition of 2-4 The Strand, Townsville

Ingham Court House Heritage Refurbishment
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Project Details

The supply of materials, labour, plant and equipment for the construction of: Ground Floor Dilapidation report of any existing equipment ductworks etc that is to be reused Decommission, reclaim of refrigerant and electrical disconnection of existing mechanical plant. Remaining solid duct work to be professionally cleaned and sanitized, with cobra/ air whips and filter with negative air system, Bactigas antibacterial treatment to be applied at the last stage of cleaning, all to Australian standards, certificate on completion Supply & Installation of AC-1 APAC, Floor mounted, EC plug fan with high static capacity, factory epoxy treatment to coils. Supply & Installation of AC-2 APAC, Floor mounted, EC plug fan with high static capacity, factory epoxy treatment to colls. Supply & installation of AC-4, daikin,VRF, Preconditioner Supply & Install AC 5, Daikin VRF with FCU 5.1 & 5.2 Daikin high wall splits Evaporators positioned as per drawings Safety trays under each of the evaporators in the plant room New return air filters Supply and installation of new ductwork, grilles, cushion head boxes, damper as per the drawings New R410 rated pipe work insulated with thermobreak grade insulation New 20mm Insulated condensate drains run drain point as per drawings Pipe work adequately supported through ceiling spaces/ under floor until exiting the building Exposed pipework & services covered with bond flashings Outdoor units mounted as per construction drawings( any plinths required to be completed by the builder) New power suppliers from MSB board to all mechanical plant Test run & commission Air balance of systems First Floor Dilapidation report of any existing equipment ductworks etc that is to be reused Decommission, reclaim of refrigerant and electrical disconnection of existing mechanical plant. Supply & installation of AC-3 Daikin VRF CU-3 with split ducted evaporators FCU3.1-3.5 Evaporators positioned as per drawing Safe trays under each of the evaporators New return air filters Supply & installation of new ductwork, grilles cushions head boxes, damper as per the drawings New R410 rated pipework insulated with thermobreak grade insulation New 50mm insulated condensate header pipe or drain point as per drawings Exposed pipework & services covered with colour bond flashings outdoor units mounted as per construction drawings (any plinths required to be completed by the builder) New power suppliers from MSB board to all mechanical plant Test run and commission Mechanical Electrical- Option 2 non BMS option Tridium DDC's for AC 1 and AC 2 only Daikin ITM control for all the daikin units Mechanical and electrical and control works DDC control Panel

Client

Department of Justice

Year

March 2023

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Fanning Sector Entry Buildings - TFTA
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Project Details

TFTA Fanning Sector, Entry Building  Allow for all required works including management, coordination, investigation, planning, design, supply, installation, and commissioning and certification of all works and handover in accordance with project drawings and specifications for TFTA fanning Sector Entry Building. Allow for design, construction and certification of Entry Building DB and all electrical lighting and power installations to the Entry Buildings. Allow for supply and installation of the hydraulic plumbing and rainwater/condensate drainage, sanitary drainage installations at the Entry Building including all associated tanks, pits, the hybrid system waste system, including tanks, septic drainage and absorption trench. Supply and installation of all mechanical installations at Entry Building Allow for all spoil management including reuse of spoil for local area backfill where possible and or battering spreading as agreed onsite Coordination of all the above works with the TFTA Civil Works Subcontractor (Entry Building Building Pad, carpark and footpath works and the potable water connection) and the TFTA Electrical Subcontractor (Submains cabling to the Entry Building DB). Final cleaning of all Entry Buildings at handover. Allow for all Authority permits, approvals and associated fees. Provide all design and certifications, samples, tech data and shop drawing submissions for review and approval as specified in the design drawings and specifications. Incorporate the approved detailed data into the co-ordinated shop drawings. Allow to co-ordinate with the Electrical Works Subcontractor for the submain cabling to the Entry Building DB and Civil Works Subcontractor for the potable water connection for the Entry Building. Provide all Estate GEMS data compiled during technical data submissions, installation, testing and commissioning activities along with as-built information in accordance with the requirements of DEQMS, the SDMP and the Estate Information Provision Plan. Complete all of the hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems testing and commissioning required in accordance with the design drawings, specifications and Australian Standards for the scoped items below. All QA Documentation required at Completion to be submitted in accordance with the Hand Over Take Over process in DEQMS and Project Lifecycle and HOTO Plan. Allow to complete all works to the satisfaction including periodic and final inspections of the PMCA, CPB and user groups. Allow for the complete fitout of all loose items as per the documentation including but not limited to furniture, appliances, fire extinguishers, fixtures and loose items shown for the buildings as per the design documentation Allow for all operatives to sign into and out of the Contractor’s Site Office at Fanning Sector Entry each day when undertaking any of the above works. Design, Planning & Certification Allow for the design and certification of all Entry Building structures and electrical installations by an RPEQ registered engineer Allow for the design and certification of all temporary works by an RPEQ registered engineer TP05001 – Builders Works TFTA.

Client

CPB Contractors

Year

August 2024

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Burdekin Electoral Office Fit Out
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Project Details

The selected office accommodation space for the Electorate Office will comprise of the following functional spaces and items: Reception/waiting area for up to 4 occupants at any one time including a built-in counter with forward facing wheelchair access to counter and fixed security glazing with parcel/speaking slot above. Consideration must be given to avoid direct line of sight from the counter to the enclosed office for the Member of Parliament and amenities. Waiting area adjoining automatic sliding entry door. Staff only door is to be located beside counter and should swing outwards for security purposes. Meeting room for up to 10 occupants at any one time accessible from the waiting area with second entry from general office area. Doors off the waiting area to swing outwards and the door to the general office area to swing into the room for security purposes. General work area to be open plan for three staff members with two fixed workstations and one electronic height adjustable straight desk. Enclosed office for the Member of Parliament should be no less than 15 square meters and include fixed workstation with modesty panel, display cabinet/coat cupboard and round meeting table for up to 4 occupants. Kitchenette and lunchroom dining where possible. Store room including space for data rack and communication equipment, archive boxes and bulky items (marquees, banners, corflute signs) and large letter folding machine. Utility area including space for a large multifunction device. Internal wheelchair accessible amenity, when space permits. Second staff only entry/exit point. Where possible this should be located at the rear or side of the tenancy and have sufficient distance away from the front entry for security purposes. Internal glazing to be considered for areas which require light transmission or visual awareness. All glazing to be provided along designated security barriers is to be 11.5mm thick anti bandit glass GJames “ArmaClear - Physical Attack Glass” (or equally approved). Glazed partitions to consist of full height 8mm thick clear laminated glass set into clear anodised aluminium frames at floor ceiling and partition junctions in accordance with AS 1288 and AS/NZ 2208 as applicable. Non acidic silicon to be used. Butt joints to multiples of glazed panels. Security glazing to be provided above the reception counter. This should consist of clear glazing to AS 1288. 11.5mm thick anti bandit glass with flat polished edges with arris for 50mm wide speaking slot and 80mm x 300mm parcel slots at the bottom. GJames “ArmaClear - Physical Attack Glass” (or equally approved). Doors All doors should be solid core with acoustic seals and painted finish unless specified otherwise. Acoustic door seals, selected to maintain required RW sound rating of adjacent partition. Doorways to have a minimum 850mm clear opening. Locks and hardware to be consistent throughout tenancy and meet AS1428.1 requirements. Electronic strike locks with access points and key over-ride are to be installed for the control of doors into secure spaces (refer to Security Specification), unless specified otherwise. Four (4) sets of keys and access cards/fobs to be supplied to the electorate office staff unless specified otherwise. In total 10 additional fobs/cards are to be supplied and stored onsite. Locksmith Contractor to provide a “key register form”. Superintendent’s Representative (SR) to ensure that staff complete the form and return a copy to the Locksmith Contractor and Accommodation Officer – QPS. Door closers are to be provided to all doors fitted with electronic strike locks and doors that should remain closed during office hours for security purposes. Provide door mounted door stops to all doors, installed in a position that will allow full access clear of door furniture. Where door viewing panels are required provide 1500H x 50W 11.5mm thick anti bandit glass GJames “ArmaClear - Physical Attack Glass” (or equally approved) with frosted film applied on the staff side with a 10mm clear cut out to latch side of door. Ceilings Where a suspended ceiling grid is required provide a two way grid based acoustic ceiling system 600 x 1200mm Armstrong Ceiling Systems: ‘Global White’, Panel: Square Lay-in; Grid: Peakform Silhouette 15 XL2 Steel Exposed Slotted Grid. Finishes Floor coverings Where carpet tiles are required allow for commercial – heavy use grade 500mm x 500mm carpet tiles, tufted textured loop, BCF Nylon Type 6.6 – Recycled Nylon Yarn/Fibre, 100% solution dyed nylon yarn with 2.2mm pile thickness and 6.5mm total thickness, installation method non directional, low PVC, low VOC and recyclable backing required. Preferred selection is Interface “Composure” range 4169 Pattern 000 (or equal approved). Where vinyl sheet flooring is required allow for commercial grade homogeneous vinyl sheet flooring 2mm thickness to the kitchenette/Lunchroom and storeroom. Preferred selection is Armstrong Accolade Plus Camden Grey 5A503941 (or equal approved). Paint Internal walls and partitions shall have two coats of low sheen acrylic, low VOC (volatile organic compound) wash and wear interior paint. Allow for Dulux Natural White PCWF5 (or equal approved). All doors to be interior paint finish, full gloss enamel. All painting is to be completed in full accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The colour scheme should convey an image of professionalism and responsibility. Refer to Finishes Schedule for each project provided by QPS. Window coverings Where visual privacy is necessary provide obscure glazing film applied to the inside face of window to suit site conditions. 3M “Dusted Crystal” (or equal approved) glazing film applied to inside face of glazing. If additional visual privacy is required (for example at night when the lights are on) and where not supplied by the Lessor, internal and external glazing can be fitted with commercial quality block-out blinds to best suit the application. Ease of operation, access, cleaning and maintenance must be considered when selecting blind type, positioning cords and tracks. External Shopfront glazing to be treated with tinted film to provide adequate glare and heat reduction. (e.g. 3M “Scotch tint” RE35NEARL Medium Performance Neutral or as recommended by installer for specific situations). Workstations QPS requires three fixed 2100 x 2100mm corner desk workstations and one electronic height adjustable straight desk 2100 x 750mm. Allow for 25mm thick EO board with laminate finish and matching rigid ABS edge Laminex White 200 Natural Finish (or equal approved) and black powder coat frames and legs. Allow for modesty panel in Members desk to match Members Cabinetry finishes, allow for workstation screens where required. Mobile pedestals required at each workstation. A minimum warranty period of 5 years is required on all parts and components and should have a minimum of 50% Australian made components/contents (refer to Furniture and Finishes Schedule for additional detail). Loose Furniture QPS has a standard suite of furniture to be included. A minimum warranty period of five years is required on all parts and components and should have a minimum of 50% Australian made components/contents (refer to Furniture and Finishes Schedule). All loose furniture in the waiting area must be fixed discretely by lanyard/anchor point sled base chairs are preferable. Joinery Provide joinery in accordance with specific products outlined in the proposed Colour Board (refer to Appendix) for each project: Reception Counter Nominally 1200mm clear opening client side for PWD access forward approach to counter. Client counter surface to be disability compliant (between 830-870H). Overall size of counter to suit tenancy layout. Bench top constructed from a 30mm laminated Laminex Squareform (3mm round) and edged in matching ABS edge tape. Security glazing to be slightly recessed into the reception counter top. Glass should not extend beyond a maximum 2400mm high above finished floor level with bulkhead to underside of ceiling. Speaking slot 50mm wide top to bottom and parcel slot 80mm high x 300mm wide at bottom. Glazing to consist of clear glazing to AS 1288. 11.5mm thick anti bandit glass. G James brand “Armour Clear” or approved equivalent installed to manufacturer’s specifications. Open shelving below counter on staff side for brochures. Shop drawings are required and approval from QPS to be obtained before manufacture.

Client

Queensland Parliamentary Services

Year

Dec 2023

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Herbert Hotel - Gaming Room Design and Construct
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Project Details

Herbert Hotel Design and Construct new Gambling Room New Wave Constructions NQ was engaged to perform a design and construct of the Herbert Hotel’s new state of the art Gaming and Lounge Bar area. Demolition of an existing carport, storage shed containing Asbestos was removed and in place is a new carport and storage shed. The existing function room was fully renovated to accommodate 25 new Gaming Machines, up-market service bar, including new carpets, furniture, windows, prestigious glass entry doors, outside entertainment balcony, new air conditioning, new electrical wiring and fabulous appealing paint work internally and externally. Herbert Hotel Design and Construct new Gambling Room  Remove existing carport with asbestos Design and construct a new carport Complete refurbishment of existing function room to convert to new gambling room, complete with high end  new bar facilities, rest rooms. Customized flooring, lights.

Client

Herbert Hotel

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Demolition of 2-4 The Strand, Townsville
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Project Details

Removal of concrete slab floors, Removal of foundations, Removal of the driveways inside the lot boundaries only (TCC’s Driveway Cross Over, Kerb & Channel are to stay) Removal of vegetation inside the lot boundary only (vegetation along Sir Leslie Thiess Drive, along the fenceline is to stay – including that directly on the inside of the fenceline) Removal of the kerb and barrier walls inside the lot boundaries only Removal of brick retaining wall along southern and eastern site of No. 2 The Strand. Disposal of all the demolished material to facilities approved to accept the materials , noting any materials that can be recyled or be made available for reuse is to be utalised prior to choosing landfill. Site restoration and leveling to 1% fall to a lawful stormwater collection point (road drainage along the Strand Street frontage) Installation of new boundary fence a long The Strand and Breakwater Rd, and Extension of boundary fence along street frontage Sir Leslie Thiess Drive (TCC requirement: the fence must be asthetically pleasing and appropriate to the area) Any damage, distrubance or emissions outside the lot boundaries as created by the demolition works, must be remediated to the satisfaction of the Port,as soon as practical , prior to the demolition site handover to the Port.

Client

Townsville Port

Year

September 2023

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Testimonials

Testimonials

Loved by businesses and individuals across Queensland.

New Wave Housing have recently compelted a full refurbishment of 3 classrooms at Currajong State School. During this period I have found New Wave Housing to be prompt, courteous and professional. They worked within the context of a school and ensured that they and their contractors adhered to the requirements of the school and Education Queensland. Their work has been of a high stnadard and our teachers and students are enjoying their new classrooms. I would recommend New Wave Housing for any building, construction and renovations works.

Anthony Ryan
Anthony Ryan Currajong State School

New Wave Housing has been carrying out a number of maintenance and new large projects at The Willows State School this year. All work has been carried out to a high standard and is always completed on schedule, with the area left clean and tidy. The project manager is always willing to come to the school and available by phone when needed. The tradespeople are polite and always check that work has been completed to our requirements. I would recommend New Wave Housing for project work and will continue to use their services in the future.

Christine Shann
Christine Shann The Willows State School

I would like to extend my appreciation to New Wave Housing for their efforts in completing the Early Works for Project 195 Plan Beersheba Townsville Facilities at Lavarack Barracks over the period 23rd October to 12th December 2014. Due to the close management and hard work of the Project Manager, Mr Derek Gostelow and Site Manager, Mr Ryan Richardson, this project was delivered to the satisfaction of the client, meeting high quality standards, achieving the tight delivery timeframe and within the limited budget.

Cameron Hawkins Beersheba Project

As part of the Department’s contract management process, surveys are conducted with schools to gauge the performance of contractors and ensure that the Department’s requirements are being met. As you currently have the following contract, DETE SOA 101232 – Provision of Asset Maintenance for Queensland State-Owned Educational Facilities with DET, feedback was sought for work your company has recently completed. I emailed you earlier in the year with results from the first survey which were very positive. A second survey has now been conducted and I am happy to advise that the results were also positive.

Anita Clever Housing

I would like to extend my appreciation to New Wave Housing for their efforts in completing the Early Works for Project 195 Plan Beersheba Townsville Facilities at Lavarack Barracks over the period 23rd October to 12th December 2014. Due to the close management and hard work of the Project Manager, Mr Derek Gostelow and Site Manager, Mr Ryan Richardson, this project was delivered to the satisfaction of the client, meeting high quality standards, achieving the tight delivery timeframe and within the limited budget.

Cameron Hawkins Lavarack Barracks

New Wave Housing & Construction has been carrying out various jobs in our Retirement Village at Rowes Bay, such as roof repairs, supply and installation of new kitchens in our villas. The work has been to a high quality standard and great value for money. The employees have always been polite and professional and comply with the visitors requirements under the Retirement Villages Act, while working within the village.

Nicole McInnes Rowes Bay Retirement Community

New Wave Housing & Construction recently carried out the construction of two carports for me. In my dealings with New wave housing, I found them to be professional with a business attitude that made me very comfortable and satisfied. I was very pleased to be continually informed and kept up to date. I received excellent value for money and was very pleased with the finished product. I would have no hesitation in recommending New wave housing to any prospective client.

Phil Derbyshire New Carport Construction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is facilities management?

Regular inspection, cleaning, servicing and replacement of equipment and utility systems is key to ensuring your facility stays up and running.

What types of services can you offer?

New Wave Facilities Maintenance offers:

  • Interior and exterior upkeep
  • General maintenance and repairs
  • Landscaping, paving and irrigation
  • Environmental compliance audits
  • Concreting and remediation

and many more!

What types of industries do you offer facilities management for?

With over 20 years’ experience in the building and construction industry, New Wave has established and maintained strong relationships with stakeholders across a range of sectors in local government, defense, industrial, commercial, education and residential.

What construction guarantees do you offer?

New Wave is certified with QBCC as well as PQC. We offer construction guarantees on All works, customised per project or client.

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