Works Infrastructure
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Downer EDI Works Limited (previously Works Infrastructure Limited and often simply Works) is a large New Zealand
engineering and construction company owned by the Australia
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company.
(established as the Public Works Department in 1870 and at the time known as 'Works Civil Construction'), when it was corporatized
in 1996. It acquired over 30 other companies in the following years, and changed its name into Works Infrastructure in 2000. In July 2007, it changed its name to Downer EDI Works Limited.
, Asia
and the Pacific region. Its annual turnover exceeds NZ$600 million, with a 2006 financial year surplus of NZ$16 million.
Over 75% of the business of the company is with the various branches of New Zealand Government (including local authorities), for which it is involved in much of the construction and maintenance of the country's roads. 300,000 tonnes of asphalt
are produced by Works per year.
awarded Works Infrastructure Limited the ACC 'ThinkSafe' Workplace Safety Award in 2005 for its workplace safety culture.
In September 2007 Downer EDI Works Limited won the Manukau Business Excellence award for 'Employer of Choice' and 'Supreme Business of the year' award presented by the Rgt Hon Helen Clark and Sir Barry Curtis (Mayor of Manukau).
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
engineering and construction company owned by the Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
n Downer EDI
Downer EDi
Downer EDI is an Australian Stock Exchange Top-100 company that provides comprehensive engineering and infrastructure management services to the public and private transport, energy, infrastructure, communications and resources sectors, across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific...
company.
History
It was acquired from the former New Zealand Ministry of WorksNew Zealand Ministry of Works
The New Zealand Ministry of Works, formerly the Department of Public Works and sometimes referred to as the Public Works Department or PWD, was founded in 1876 and disestablished and privatised in 1988...
(established as the Public Works Department in 1870 and at the time known as 'Works Civil Construction'), when it was corporatized
Corporatization
Corporatization refers to the transformation of state assets or agencies into state-owned corporations in order to introduce corporate management techniques to their administration...
in 1996. It acquired over 30 other companies in the following years, and changed its name into Works Infrastructure in 2000. In July 2007, it changed its name to Downer EDI Works Limited.
Structure
Works is one of New Zealand's leading infrastructure companies, but employs people in various countries, including New Zealand (around 2,700 employees), AustraliaAustralia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
and the Pacific region. Its annual turnover exceeds NZ$600 million, with a 2006 financial year surplus of NZ$16 million.
Over 75% of the business of the company is with the various branches of New Zealand Government (including local authorities), for which it is involved in much of the construction and maintenance of the country's roads. 300,000 tonnes of asphalt
Asphalt
Asphalt or , also known as bitumen, is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid that is present in most crude petroleums and in some natural deposits, it is a substance classed as a pitch...
are produced by Works per year.
Awards
The Accident Compensation CorporationAccident Compensation Corporation
The Accident Compensation Corporation is a New Zealand Crown entity responsible for administering the Accident Compensation Act 2001. The Act provides support to citizens, residents, and temporary visitors who have suffered personal injuries....
awarded Works Infrastructure Limited the ACC 'ThinkSafe' Workplace Safety Award in 2005 for its workplace safety culture.
In September 2007 Downer EDI Works Limited won the Manukau Business Excellence award for 'Employer of Choice' and 'Supreme Business of the year' award presented by the Rgt Hon Helen Clark and Sir Barry Curtis (Mayor of Manukau).