Contents
1.0 Overview ......................................................................... 3
1.1 The Company ..................................................... 3
1.2 Track Record ...................................................... 7
1.3 We believe: ......................................................... 8
2.0 Capability ........................................................................ 9
2.1 Resources .......................................................... 9
2.1.1 Personnel........................................... 9
2.1.2 Plant ................................................ 10
2.1.3 Financial .......................................... 12
2.2 Operational ....................................................... 12
3.0 Health and Safety .......................................................... 13
3.1 Objectives ......................................................... 13
3.2 Safety Procedures ............................................ 13
4.0 Project Management Systems ...................................... 14
5.0 Environment .................................................................. 15
6.0 Employee and Industrial Relations ................................ 16
7.0 Company Contact Details .............................................. 17
8.0 Project Examples .......................................................... 18
9.0 Structure, Policies, Awards and Certifications ............... 23
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1.0 Overview
9B9B1.1 The Company
Neumann Contractors is a civil construction, infrastructure and dredging contractor which forms part of the NEUMANN GROUP OF COMPANIES.
Formed in 1949, The Neumann Group is a family owned business which employs over 650 people with a turnover in excess of $600 million dollars. During that time Neumann Contractors has demonstrated its management, technical and delivery skills over many diversified projects and have earned a reputation with our clients for delivering a quality project, on time and within budget.
The Company has successfully completed civil projects up to $40million in value. These projects range from subdivisions, roads & bridges, canal developments to infrastructure projects like the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and the Chinderah Bypass project.
Neumann Contractors welcome the opportunity to work closer to their clients. Our customers benefit from a reliable contractor who works with them in a collaborative manner to add value to a project. Due to the development of customer relationships Neumann’s have also enjoyed successful Joint Venture business opportunities. Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
(diversion of waterway; construction of bridge; changed traffic conditions)
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Neumann Contractors multi-disciplined capability provides clients with an assurance that all aspects of their project are being addressed in a professional and economic manner.
Your project will benefit from engaging a reliable contractor who believes in direct and open communication with clients and delivering professional and friendly service.
All projects are managed by qualified civil engineers. This ensures that all projects will be subject to professional management practices at all times.
The Neumann Project Managers primary role is to ensure projects run smoothly, on time and to the complete satisfaction of our clients. We do all we can to ensure the lines of communication between your firm, the client and Neumann Contractors are maintained at all times.
NEUMANN CONTRACTORS CAN OFFER THEIR EXPERTISE IN:
CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
Civil construction service to major private and public enterprise clients for infrastructure and development projects, including;
� Subdivisions
� Bulk earthworks
� Golf course developments
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INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure service to major private and government bodies for infrastructure and development projects, including;
� Construction of roads and bridges
� Water treatment facilities, sewer treatment plants and pump wells,
� Design and construction of locks, weirs and specialised projects.
DREDGING
Dredging service to major private and government bodies for infrastructure and development projects, including;
� Marine reclamation, beach replenishment,
� Harbour creation, channel deepening and canal development,
� Maintenance dredging and the dredging of mine tailings.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
Environmental management services to government, private and public enterprises.
� Qualified Environmental Managers with over 20 years experience in construction and dredging,
� Experienced operators in environments of high social, ecological and economical value,
� Excavation and treatment of environmentally hazardous materials.
FABRICATION, PAINT & BLAST
The company is able to design, manufacture and develop specialised equipment for the dredging and civil construction industry, including:
� Purpose built dredges; booster pump stations.
� Moxy- mobile lime spreader; inline lime injection.
� Special abilities / resources – hydraulic system design and manufacture.
� Steel fabrication – of equipment & facilities.
� Sandblasting and painting.
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1.2 Track Record
Since the Company’s inception, technology, equipment and construction methodology have altered considerably. The key to the Company’s success is the fundamental Neumann philosophy of finding innovative solutions to construction challenges for Clients.
Neumann Contractors has built a reputation for successfully completing difficult projects using engineering skills, innovative ideas and cost-effective solutions to overcome the challenges.
This innovative and entrepreneurial approach, initially in marine and dredging works, became the springboard for the successful growth into Civil Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure.
The progression has seen the growth of Neumann Contractors today as an experienced civil contractor delivering complex projects to valued clients with high levels of safety, quality and environmental management throughout Eastern Australia.
The Neumann Contractors team works closely with clients to ensure there is a focus on design-to-function as well as design-to-cost. Our track record is testament to our ability to undertake complex projects.
An ongoing relationship with clients is the key strategy of the Company.
Nicklin Way Link Road
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11B11B 1.3 We believe:
� In our people
� In Innovation
� In delivering quality
� In professional service
� In direct and open communication
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To be a: Trusted
Successful & Preferred Contractor
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1B1B2.0 Capability
12B12B2.1 Resources
17B17B2.1.1 Personnel
The civil construction industry is one that is wrought with many risks and to deal with such risks, the Company calls upon the vast experience of its specialist employees to offer innovative solutions to our client's construction and engineering challenges.
Neumann Contractors employs experienced personnel in the broad categories of:
� Management
� Engineering
� Infrastructure
� Estimating
� Quality
� Safety
� Environment
� Construction Management
� Construction Engineers
� Construction Supervision
� Construction Surveying
� Administration
� Costing & Planning
� Materials Management
� Steel Fabrication
� Industrial Coating
A significant feature of Neumann Contractors staff is that there are many long term employees with the Company.
Personnel are transferred between projects and states to meet the requirements of each project.
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2.1.2 Plant
Neumann Contractors owns a diverse fleet of dredges, plant and specialist equipment based strategically on projects around the country.
Equipment is regularly transferred from project to project, and from state to state. Additional plant for particular project requirements is either purchased or leased. Plant includes:
� Dozers/Loaders/Scrapers/Graders/Rollers
� Mobile Cranes
� Trucks
� Hydroxylator (Lime Slurry Truck)
� Dredges
� Pumping Stations
� Booster Stations
� Pipelines
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Neumann Dredge Fleet
Nu Endeavour
Nominal Production Rate: 650m³/hr in sand
Total Horsepower: 1,950 kw
Horsepower on Pumps: 1,400 kw
Pipeline Diameter: 450 mm
Maximum Digging Depth: 15 metres
Nu Bounty
Nominal Production Rate: 650m³/hr in sand
Total Horsepower: 1,950 kw
Horsepower on Pumps: 1,400 kw
Pipeline Diameter: 450 mm
Maximum Digging Depth: 22 metres
Nu Compact
Nominal Production Rate: 250m³/hr in sand
Total Horsepower: 850kw
Horsepower on Pump: 500 kw
Pipeline Diameter: 300 mm
Maximum Digging Depth: 8 metres
Nu Enterprise
Nominal Production Rate: 125m³/hr in sand
Total Horsepower: 290 kw
Horsepower on Pump: 230 kw
Pipeline Diameter: 250 mm
Maximum Digging Depth: 7.5 metres
Nu Ultra
Nominal Production Rate: 650m³/hr in sand
Total Horsepower: 1,400 kw
Horsepower on Pump: 800 kw
Pipeline Diameter: 450 mm
Maximum Digging Depth: 11 metres
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13B13B2.1.3 Financial
As a member of the Neumann Group of Companies, Neumann Contractors are supported by extensive financial facilities. The Company through its own strategic relationships has a variety of financial institutions that provide project and joint venture funding.
14B14B2.2 Operational
The fundamental operational focus of Neumann Contractors is the management of safety, quality, environment and human relations.
Gold Coast Convention Centre Access Bridge
Neumann Contractors is committed to achieving our client’s objectives through the completion of contracts to high standards of quality in a safe, timely and environmentally sound manner.
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2B2B3.0 Health and Safety
15B15B3.1 Objectives
Health and Safety is one of the fundamental business objectives of Neumann Contractors. The Neumann health and safety policy is endorsed by senior management and reinforces the Company’s commitment to provide a safe and healthy place to work on every project. A copy of the policy statement is appended.
The Health and Safety Management System for a project is represented by the Project Health and Safety Plan which will address all statutory regulations and contract requirements. Neumann Contractors is committed to meeting the following health and safety objectives:
� Ensure that safety considerations are given the highest priority in all aspects of the work.
� Strive to achieve a Lost Time Injury Rate (LTIR) equal to zero.
3.2 16B16BSafety Procedures
The company has developed an extensive range of Safety Management Procedures and for each project develops a specific Safety Plan. A typical Project Health and Safety Plan will include the following.
� Management responsibilities
� Safety administration � training � first aid � reporting � rehabilitation program
� General � fire safety � ladders and scaffolding � welding and cutting � crane operation � marine safety
� Hazards � hazardous materials � hazard analysis
� Emergency procedures
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4.0 Project Management Systems
Neumann Contractors is committed to delivering product and services to the highest standards and subscribes to the philosophy that financial, quality, environmental, safety, and human resource management are interrelated in achieving the bottom line success of the projects and services it undertakes.
The company employs expert managers in these areas to provide projects teams and their clients with project-specific risk-based management systems, which are backed–up on-site by experienced and qualified personnel.
Neumann Contractors’ quality and environmental systems were JAS-ANZ accredited* (AS/NZS ISO 9001:2000 and AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004) in April 2007.
* Certificates attached
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Neumann Contractors is certified as a quality assured supplier. This provides a guarantee to our Client’s that the Company has developed and successfully implemented systems to ensure delivery of quality products and services on all projects. The Quality Management System implemented on Neumann Contractors projects is tailored to address all deliverables required in the contract. The success of the quality system is the result of detailed planning, demonstrated leadership, effective implementation, education and communication with the workforce, and measurement and review processes to ensure that a consistent high level of quality is demonstrated on the Project.
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4B4B5.0 Environment
Neumann Contractors recognises the need to deliver an outstanding environment report card to our Clients.
Our commitment to corporate citizenship and ecologically sustainable development is promoted to all personnel through company policy (attached).
The company sets measurable targets for achieving environmental objectives of the company and its projects.
Neumann Contractors ongoing participation in environmental sensitive projects has seen the company build strong relationships with leading consultants and environmental regulators.
The company has a reputation for an innovative and practical approach to solutions which aims to mitigate environmental costs.
Outstanding Environmental Performance Neumann Contractors long-standing commitment to environmental management has been recognised by industry and government. In 1997 Neumann Contractors were awarded a National Case Earth Award for their outstanding innovation and management of acid sulfate soils on the Chinderah Bypass Project, NSW.
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In 2004, the Lake Kawana Project in South East Queensland achieved the Queensland Case Earth Award for Environmental Excellence. The company received the award for innovations in acid water management and implementation of large scale acid sulfate soil earthworks as well as state of the art groundwater management strategies, which ensured the integrity of the local environment.
All terrain lime slurry irrigation plant for large scale treatment of acidic waterways
6.0 Employee and Industrial Relations
The Neumann Contractors human relations’ philosophy is enshrined in the Company‘s values which read:
� We believe in our people
� In innovation; in delivering quality and professional service.
� In direct and open communication
� Commitment to these values will provide challenge and satisfaction for our employees, growth for the Company, and return for our shareholders.
We achieve industrial harmony through sound human relations’ practices and attention to a safe and healthy work environment. We strive for openness and honesty in our communication and dealing with people. We develop the skills of our employees and seek to meet their aspirations.
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7.0 Company Contact Details
Should you require further information regarding our organisation, please contact: General Manager Dredging Manager
Mr Bill Neumann Mr David Neumann Mobile: 0417 754 068 Phone: 0407 590 773
13 Nuban Street
(PO Box 8) Currumbin QLD 4223
Australia Ph. +61 7 5589 2746 Fax: +61 7 5589 2775
Email: [email protected]
Webpage: www.neumanncontractors.com.au
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8.0 Project Examples
Sub-division Developments
The Observatory Kalimna
Kawana Waters Chancellor Park
Jacobs Ridge Jacobs Ridge
Roads
Nicklin Way/ Main Roads Beenleigh Redland Bay Road
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Bridges
Billinghurst Bridge Woogaroo Creek Bridge
Maroochy Interchange Maroochy Interchange Excavation
Parearra Canal Kawana Way
Parks
Jubilee Park Jubilee Park
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Dredging
Gold Coast Spit (maintenance dredging) Moura Mine (dredging coal tailings)
Swan Bay Geotextile Bag Placement Swan Bay Complete
Lake Illawarra Currumbin Creek Maintenance
Infrastructure
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
Tea Gardens Vacuum & Transfer Pump Station
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Williamtown RAAF Base Springfield Lakes Dam
Bulk Earthworks
Lake Kawana
Cadia Mine Tailings Dam
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Golf Courses
North Lakes Golf Course
Fabrication
Surge Bin Fire & Safety Training Mock Aircraft
Trommel Hot Acid Leach Reactor
In-pit Miner
8B8BCOMMITMENT AND LEADERSHIP IN SAFETY
As Chief Executive Officer of the Neumann Associates Group, I have a personal responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for all employees, in all areas of the Group’s activities.
I value every employee as an important, respected member of our
team.
Together with all of my managers, we are committed to the creation
of a safety culture where every employee accepts personal responsibility for working safely, and for the safety of his or her work
colleagues.
Safety is truly a way of life. No-one wants to experience an accident, an injury, or an unsafe and hazardous situation.
Occupational Health and Safety management is everyone’s responsibility.
Through our combined efforts, we will achieve our aims –
Zero harm, in a safe and secure work environment.
Mike Carroll CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER