Total value of all school projects delivered by Southbase.

School projects delivered across New Zealand.

D&amp;C projects. Full design and construction services provided through Southbase.

<h4>What makes Southbase stand out on education projects?</h4>

Southbase’s repeatable design model streamlines project delivery, reducing time and cost while maintaining high quality. By leveraging modular and prefabricated construction methods, we enhance efficiency and precision, ensuring each project meets the unique requirements of our education clients.

From digital modelling to off-site prefabrication, we use cutting-edge methods to optimise build efficiency and quality.

By using standard pre-developed and tested building templates, adapted to individual sites, we can deliver a high-quality build across multiple sites and projects for a fully scalable model of delivery.

Our 10 year track record in working with MOE has seen us deliver over 890 million in project value through Design &amp; Construction and Public Private Partnerships contract models.

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Massey University’s focus on research and innovation is exemplified in their new Innovation Complex, a four-level facility housing labs, teaching areas and multipurpose spaces for a wide range of science and technology disciplines.

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People and Leadership

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Quin’s 40-year career has included the executive leadership of many of New Zealand’s most significant and complex construction projects. Quin is a strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen that has seen him grow a start-up South Island business into a Tier 1 national construction brand. Quin established Southbase Construction in 2013 and has guided the business to successfully deliver over $2 billion in project value within the first 10 years. Under Quin’s leadership, the company continues to see significant growth with annual turnover now exceeding $400m per annum. His ability to see opportunity and to mobilise his team at speed has seen Southbase Construction evolve into a group structure providing integrated capability through key divisional brands of Preformance Building Technologies, Southbase Construction, and Innofab Offsite Manufacturing. Quin’s collaborative style of leadership empowers teams to achieve results. He has successfully established a world class ELT and a loyal Senior Management team focused on continued growth and opportunity. His ability to articulate strategic thought, map measurables, and drive the business forward continues to deliver both short and long-term sustainable growth. Key Strengths – A high-level strategic thinker – Over 40 years of industry experience – Highly networked and respected across the sector – Strong commercial and negotiation skills – Driven and determined to deliver Key Highlights – Led the company to deliver over $2.0b in project value in the first 10 years – Grown a start-up Christchurch-based construction company into a Tier 1 National Construction brand – Led the company to 4th in project value commenced in 2023 in NZ - BCI report – Delivering over $400 million in annual revenue – Leads a team of over 200 industry experts – Developed the current group structure with three independent brands

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P73525 Southbase Will Birch FA

As COO, Will is responsible for setting and executing the commercial strategy for the group alongside the CEO. This includes the annual business planning for construction, and working closely with the Northern and Southern Regional Managers and construction teams to deliver efficient, profitable projects to the highest of standards across New Zealand. Will is a key leader within the Southbase Group with over 25 years of construction experience. He provides guidance to the ELT and senior leaders within the business alongside holding key roles as the Director of the Southbase labour and Innofab business units to ensure the overall optimisation of resources and services. Will is a well respected strategic leader. His leadership capabilities extend to overseeing major projects, negotiating bids, and managing complex procurement models, joint ventures, and consortium arrangements. Key Strengths – 25 years of Construction experience – 10 years senior management experience – Strong negotiation skills – Experienced in PPP projects – Proven ECI and design and build experience – Proficient in risk identification, mitigation, management and reporting – Exceptional stakeholder communication and collaboration – Skilled in developing cost reporting and forecasting – Cognisant of international and local standards for quantification and valuation of construction projects – Skilled in construction contract administration across multiple standard contract forms Key Highlights – Responsible for delivering $400 million in annual revenue – Overseeing project governance of 980 million in live projects – Drives national consistency in delivery – Responsible for delivery of business plan – Develops and supports strategy for growth – Leads major project governance Qualifications  – MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution – BSc (Hons) Construction Management – BTEC Civil Engineering and Business Studies – MSc Construction Law and Dispute Resolution – BSc (Hons) Construction Management – BTEC Civil Engineering and Business Studies Membership - Institue of Directors  - Society of Construction Law

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P73525 Southbase Shawn Cunningham FA

As Southbase’s National Engineering Manager, Shawn brings experience that spans 30+ years, and proven technical knowledge with a particular talent for accurate and effective programming of works. Shawn is a key member of Southbase Group’s Executive Leadership Team, working closely with the Regional Managers and COO on major project governance, advising on construction methodologies and programmes for the North and South Island regions. Shawn has undertaken a variety of key roles across an impressive range of projects in his 30 year career. This vast experience means he has specialist skills in all areas of project planning, management and resourcing. Additionally, he is skilled in complex operations within live environments and on challenging sites. In this leadership role, Shawn is accountable for all decisions and actions of the Preformance team and subconsultants, as well as ensuring our team are up-to-date with all construction-related legislation. As National Engineering Manager Shawn is also responsible for ensuring all construction methodologies and programmes are robust and compliant.

Key Strengths  – Sound problem solving skills – Robust programme and methodology development – Pre-construction design management, BIM and construction innovation co-ordination – Hands-on approach across all aspects of construction Qualifications  – NZ Certificate of Engineering – Trade Certificate Carpentry – Certificate in Leadership and Site Safety – Site Safe Gold Passport

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P73525 Southbase Antony G FA

Ant’s role as CFO is charged with leading, developing and implementing strategies, models, policies, and procedures to enhance business productivity. Ant works closely with the CEO and COO, and is responsible for treasury, strategic finance, financial planning, bonding, IT, legal and commercial oversight nationally including risk oversight at a business level. Ant is a well respected strategic leader who has established a number of initiatives and cost control procedures to manage risk and exposure; this includes the strategic risk management framework at the Group Leadership/ Board level with strategic risk surveys undertaken quarterly to complement the robust risk management procedures undertaken at an operational/project level. Ant has also started and led our environmental, social and governance (ESG – now sustainability) journey to form our baseline carbon emissions, social impact and diversification goals and initiatives. With the ongoing growth of the Southbase Group, as well as the progression of Southbase Construction into Tier 1 capability status, Ant has been tasked with the strategic growth of the balance sheet and return for shareholders. As Group CFO, Ant manages the relationships and negotiations with the bank, sureties, insurers, and auditors. 
Key Strengths – Well versed in New Zealand company legislation  – Strong audit and M&amp;A experience – Oversees financial reporting activities as well as the project financial control disciplines and procedures including cost to complete discipline – Involved in reviewing, drafting and working with legal advisors on contractual documentation from subcontract agreements through to JV agreements and alliance contracts – Drives strong governance at all levels, from representing management at Board meetings, sitting on project governance and review teams as well as representing Southbase interests on JV boards Key Skills – Proven leadership skills – Extensive change management experience – Interface with bankers, audit, legal and other professional advisers – M&amp;A experience from both the purchaser and vendor perspective including OIO and Commerce Commission aspects – IT and business systems oversight – Strong commercial acumen – Experienced working with Boards / attending Board meetings in a company secretarial and CFO capacity – Strong financial acumen – Strategic thinker – Collaborator – Active mentor Qualifications – Chartered Accountant Member of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CAANZ) – Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting Major (Otago) – Strategic Management Programme Macquarie School of Management Australia – Leading Safety for Managers – REAL Safety Leadership – Site Safe Passport

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Marcus oversees the Northern region and is accountable for all operational and commercial aspects of the business. With over 18 years’ experience leading major projects across New Zealand, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Marcus has significant experience in ECI and design and build projects. As a Regional Manager, Marcus is a member of Southbase Group’s Executive Leadership Team, working closely with the COO on building the North Island business, executing strategies to contribute to the overall revenue for the Group. Additionally, Marcus has a strong track record in leading the financial management of large-scale projects, developing commercial strategies, and developing high performing teams. Marcus prioritises building strong relationships with project stakeholders with an open, honest style of communication and excellent collaboration skills. Key Strengths – Proven ECI, PCSA and design and build contract experience – Specialist skills in risk management and mitigation – Exceptional communicator – Skilled in developing key performance and cost reporting / forecasting systems – Cognisant of international and local standards for quantification and valuation of construction projects – Specialist skills in construction contract administration in multiple standard contract forms – internationally and locally (NZS, JCT, FIDIC and NEC) Key Highlights  – Overseeing 420m in active construction projects – Supports the COO with strategic planning – Advocate for Southbase design and build and managing contractor model – Leads client relationships for the region – Responsible for revenue of $200m and a team of 100 – Responsible for the Auckland, Waikato and Central regions – Leads growth into new sectors in the region

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