‘The entire Richard Crookes team have been outstanding throughout this development and I thank you for your passion & diligence in delivering a fantastic facility.’
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What We Do Details
Work Health & Safety
RCC has a robust and well-established system for ensuring compliance with OHS&R obligations by all personnel.
RCC’s system has been developed to the requirements and guidelines of the following reference documents:
- AS/NZS 4801:2001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
- Work Health and Safety Management Systems and Auditing Guidelines May 2014
Our company has also been fully accredited by Federal Safety Commission under the Australian Government Building and Construction OHS Accreditation Scheme. This will allow our company to undertake federal projects for the Australian government.
- Federal Safety Commissioner
RCC is also accredited with the NSW Public Works as addressing the requirements of the Work Health and Safety Management Systems and Auditing Guidelines May 2014 prepared for the NSW Government by the Construction Agency Coordination Committee.
Quality Assurance
Richard Crookes Constructions utilises its quality assurance system which complies with all the requirements of AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems. The system is certified by Global Mark as meeting the Quality Management System requirements.
RCC’s PMP has proven to be a highly effective quality management system, which we have continually improved over the past decade. Our management system is accessible to all staff in both hard copy format and through our company intranet. All RCC personnel are notified of the latest changes or updates, and can have input through our process of continual improvement.
The robustness of our management systems, and the discipline in which we implement them on all of our projects, is a key factor in our success on Government projects, whereby this is a major requirement.
Environmental Management
Our environmental management system has been developed to the requirements and guidelines of the AS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems.
RCC is committed to continually improve the integration of sustainability into our working environment and business processes. Our aim is to play a proactive role in contributing to achieving sustainability where we have influence in the construction delivery. RCC is a member of the Green Building Council of Australia.
We are committed to the following key objectives:
- Sustainable Construction – use of renewable resources
- Reduced Operational Resources – reduced maintenance
- Sustainable reuse at end of serviceable life.
We will apply the resources and processes necessary to ensure environmental compliance by all parties involved with the project. Specific issues such as stormwater management and siltation control, cleaning of vehicles leaving and entering the site to reduce the cross contamination of seed and soil in the local environment, excavated spoil control, contamination assessment and mitigation, fire and hot works procedures, and noise and vibration awareness will be a particular focus.
The process that will be adopted to ensure compliance with environmental obligations, both statutory, RCC Environmental Management Systems and client specific requirements involves:
- Identification through initial site investigation and sampling
- Analysis and assessment of environmental risks and hazards both on site and the immediate surrounding areas
- Treatment of environmental risks and hazards including implementation of control measures and work methodologies to deal with environmental risks and hazards
- Compliance monitoring and reporting including clear communication and direction
Corporate Social Responsibility
As a local builder, we are dedicated to the success of the communities in which we operate. In addition to running community engagement initiatives through our active project, we also support a number of charities on an ongoing basis.
Sectors We Work In
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Leveraging our residential experience, RCC is able to deliver affordable housing to budget and of the required quality.
AGED CARE
Our dedicated Aged Care and Retirement Living General Management team are solely focused on delivering these kind of projects and bring over 30 years’ experience in all facets of the industry throughout NSW.
COMMERCIAL
From multi-storey CBD style buildings to corporate headquarters, government offices and business park office developments, RCC offers our services to corporate institutional and government clients.
COMMUNITY
RCC has strong community ties through its projects for local council, government and non-government institutions such as swimming / leisure centres, community and health centres, churches and libraries.
DEFENCE
RCC understands the complexities of delivering defence work in line with expectations. We have experience delivering projects in secure facilities, training facilities and air bases.
EDUCATION
Working within a school or University campus environment requires cooperation and flexibility. We progress work with minimum disruption to campus operations and maintain a quiet, clean and safe educational environment during construction.
HEALTH
RCC has delivered world class, award winning health and research facilities across NSW. The design and delivery of complex, high quality research and healthcare facilities is one of our key business activities.
INDUSTRIAL
Building on our foundations as an Industrial builder in the 70’s, RCC has invested in our Industrial resources to ensure we are able to service our Industrial client from design through to after care and tenancy fitout.
JUSTICE
RCC has accumulated substantial experience in delivering major government building infrastructure projects for the Department of Corrective Services, NSW Public Works and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
RESIDENTIAL
RCC is arguably one of the most experienced residential builders in NSW.
We deliver the full range of residential accommodation – from premium to affordable, high density to low density, multi-storey to single storey, detached and attached.
RETAIL
We understand the need to maintain optimum trading conditions during major refurbishments and focus our attention on the coordination of construction and its likely impact on tenants.
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
RCC has delivered numerous student accommodation projects in operational and complex environments within NSW. These projects have enhanced our experience and shaped our approach to construction and risk management.
What We Do
COLLABORATIVE CONTRACTING
We believe a truly collaborative project journey and aligned partnership objectives deliver the best project outcomes, every time.
Our specialised business differentiates itself from competitors by maintaining the flat business structure with visible leadership, ensuring projects remain agile and decisions are made quickly.
BUSINESS UNITS
Our business units operate under one umbrella, whilst being resourced to be self-sufficient, ensuring clients enjoy a consistent construction journey.
GIVING BACK WHERE WE WORK
We understand that a successful project has the support of the delivery and client teams as well as the local community who will experience the impacts and benefits of a development.
RCC is passionate about giving back to the thriving communities where we work and to which we belong. From individual projects through to company level, RCC undertakes regionally unique and impactful CSR initiatives.
About us
‘We know we can deliver on time, we know we can deliver a good product, we know we can deliver on budget, we know we can deliver safely, but it’s very important to us for our clients to enjoy the journey along the way.”
Family Business, Family Values
Operational throughout NSW and the ACT, RCC is a private, family owned construction company that has been delivering projects as promised; on-time and budget, safely and to the highest quality since 1976. We value our heritage as a family business and we’re proud of our family values.
“It started as a family company and Richard has always involved people in the company as if they were part of his family. Even now at this size it’s still regarded as a family company which is terribly important” – Lynne Crookes.
Collaborative Contracting
‘We do what we say’. Our clients are confident in our genuine commitment to a collaborative partnership and our ability to deliver projects as promised, on time and budget, to the highest quality. This ‘client first’ approach and personalised service is key to our consistent achievement of repeat clientele and our long term relationships with clients, subcontractors and partners. We deliver private and government projects across all building sectors.
“I would recommend RCC every day of the week. They are a great contractor… we have used them for the last 20 projects and I think that’s proof and I have done many recommendations to other clients and government agencies for them to use so they’re fantastic” – Nick Jackman, Rose Property Group.
Accredited since 1999
Delivered via one platform, RCC’s Quality Assurance, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability processes are implemented through an integrated management system. The primary operating document within the system is the Project Management Plan, which brings together legislative requirements, RCC process and project specific information. This integrated approach means staff has a single source of information, updated regularly and tightly controlled.
“As one of the first contractors to be accredited across all areas of HSQE, we are glad this is now standard practice. We value the safety of everyone in our industry, clients and competitors alike.
The RCC leadership team unanimously support investment in systems and training, as this underpins project delivery. This strength in leadership has driven a step change in RCC’s HSQE cultural engagement over the past 5 years.
Looking ahead, we will continue to work with people who value safety, quality and our environment.” – Jamie Crookes, Managing Director.
The best people for the job
“You get back as much as you put in to the company. They realise the potential in their people and they help them grow.” – Nyerie Levonian
Our employees are our biggest asset, so we hire talented people and provide opportunities for their growth and development. While we have grown in size and expertise, the foundation of our business remains strong, providing clients with exceptional service and enjoying what we do each day.
“While it’s a larger company, it feels a lot smaller because everybody knows who you are.” – Joe Amodeo.
Don Furner, CEO Canberra Raiders
“We are incredibly proud of our new facility and our relationship with RCC was one of dealing with skilled, professional and friendly staff that made the construction of this project a very pleasant experience. The quality of construction is exceptional and the after-completion care and assistance we have had has been outstanding.”
Construction Management
Delivering outstanding projects and meeting our clients objectives is what we do.
We build projects up to $300 million across all building types: residential, commercial, retail, industrial, health & aged care, justice, education, defence, community, housing, refurbishment & fitout and more.
We also undertake all forms of delivery:
- Design & Construct (D&C)
- Construction Only (CO)
- Construction Management (CM)
- Managing Contractor (MC)
- Early Contractor Involvement (ECI)
- Public Private Partnership (PPP)
Delivering projects in regional locations is a large part of our business. Over 30% of our projects have been delivered regionally, including major projects such as the Tamworth Hospital, Cessnock Correctional Centre and the Uniting Gerringong Facility. At RCC we pride ourselves on having mobile project teams proficient at working with local trade subcontractors and suppliers, and integrating and establishing solid relationships with the local community.
Being multi-skilled and diversified across project size, delivery form, building type, and location allows us to tailor our service to suit our client’s specific requirements, risk preferences, priorities and concerns.
Our teams provide practical, commercial solutions to building methods and materials to provide the best value for our clients and satisfy project objectives. Maintaining close and positive relationships with the client and all stakeholders, including consultants and trade subcontractors, to ensure they perform at their best.
We provide our clients with a delivery process that is open and transparent and collaborative.
Overseeing each project and project team is an experienced Construction Manager, each with a minimum of 25-30 years construction delivery experience. Our Construction Managers ensure our projects stay on track towards satisfying the project objectives; our clients are well managed and happy through the delivery process; and mentoring the project teams.
Our teams are supported with proven project and business management systems. Our teams use the Aconex on-line project management and collaboration system, in the absence of a client preferred system.
We are a NSW Government Best Practice Contractor, National Code of Practice Compliant, Federal Safety Commission accredited, and have National Prequalification for Projects Over $50m.
Multi-role Helicopter 90 Facility (MRH 90)
The MRH 90 Facility was the construction of a new Squadron at HMAS Albatross in Nowra. Works involved a multi-level office style building for working accommodation for defence operational needs, an aircraft maintenance hangar and storage “hangarettes” in a high bay industrial style area, single level battery workshops requiring specialised finishes and services, and upgrade of aircraft pavements, car parking and road layouts. The project also included the demolition of the existing buildings. The works were carried out in an operational Defence base requiring strict security and access control and environmental management to ensure no Foreign Object Damage (FOD) and no interference to ongoing base operations.
Works involved the removal of 4,300 tonnes of asbestos and management of in-ground contamination. The redesign of various elements of the building and external works required careful management of the delivery programme and implementation of a progressive scheduling procedure to mitigate delays and ensure appropriate consideration of latent conditions incurred.
The successful completion of this important project for our core client Department of Defence has resulted in repeat opportunities for our company.
Client: Aust Dept of Defence
Architect: GHD
Delivery Form: Construct Only
Location: Nowra, NSW
Value: $36.5 m
Completion date: March 2011
Abbotsford Housing Redevelopment
The Redevelopment housing in Abbotsford provides 48 new low-rise one and two bedroom apartments in the inner west for elderly tenants. All completed dwellings accommodate people living with disabilities, seniors and people living with carers, in full compliance with the State Environmental Planning Policy (SEPP), including adaptable and wheelchair accessible apartments. In addition, the housing units’ design was intended to provide comfortable living, while minimising ongoing maintenance costs, as well as satisfying Housing NSW’s commitment to ecologically sustainable developments (ESD). In this regard, ceiling fans for all units, rainwater tanks to collect water for recycling, solar panels to supply power to all common area demands and winter gardens outside various buildings to assist ventilation have been incorporated into the project.
Client: NSW Housing
Architect: DesignInc
Delivery Form: Design & Construct
Location: Abbotsford, NSW
Value: $10.5 m
Completion date: December 2010
Penrith Govt Office Building
Design and construction of a new seven storey government office building housing three major government tenants. The project included a 3 level basement carpark and adaptive underground connection to an existing access ramp and ground level plaza and landscape works. Richard Crookes Constructions developed a number of innovative techniques in working with the client to meet and exceed project objectives. The project structure was unique in itself. The State acted as owner, developer and landlord – an original approach to community ownership outside the traditional infrastructure segment. Richard Crookes Constructions worked with the client to build a commercial building that would attract high quality tenants (“good corporate citizens”) and reflect as such on the traditional commercial market.
The composition and arrangement of the base building fabric and passive energy treatment and harvesting processes, plant systems and interfaces represented an adaptive and innovative approach to construction for the commercial market place.
This project faced a number of challenges that Richard Crookes Constructions successfully overcame. The project was situated adjacent to high use public thoroughfares (incl. road and railway trunk routes). It was imperative that the area surrounding the site remained fully operational throughout the construction works. Richard Crookes Constructions was highly commended for achieving a disruption free zone and for ensuring undisturbed ongoing public operations. Despite testing ground conditions, involving working below the water table and latent geotechnical conditions, Richard Crookes Constructions handed over a defect free building to our client, on time and on budget.
The ground conditions were extremely challenging due to the presence of cobbles and river gravels, ranging in size up to approx. 400mm diameter, and flowing ground water. Additionally, because the site was land locked both piling and bulk excavation operations were somewhat restricted, Richard Crookes Constructions conducted ongoing detailed co-ordination and management to meet deadlines.
Client: NSW Dept of Commerce
Architect: Kann Finch Architects
Delivery Form: Design & Construct
Location: Penrith, NSW
Value: $39.2 m
Completion date: July 2008
