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GEOFF PONTEFRACT

Founder and CEO

Geoff is an Australian Construction Executive with over 30 years experience specialising in high rise construction throughout many parts of the world.  

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Geoff has an exceptional understanding of construction philosophies, methods, systems and specialist equipment.  This combined with his ability to solve complex build-ability issues, makes him an integral
part of any team.

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Geoff has spent the majority of his time over the past 15 years designing new construction systems that will improve safety whilst reducing time and cost for the global industry.

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EXPERIENCE

 

TURIIM

Founder and CEO

Turiim represents the pinnacle of Jumpform technology as the culmination of over 30 years of highrise construction experience, world leading design and custom componentry.  Turiim is a new breed of high performance construction systems built using the latest technology to maintain accuracy and deliver vertical elements faster, safer and with a minimal required workforce.

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Turiim means the best possible chance of getting ahead of critical path.

 

 

WOPON SOLUTIONS

Founder and Managing Director

Wopon Solutions Pty ltd was created in 2016 as a Jumpform design company and has undertaken designs for Multiplex, Connectrix Middle East and Turiim.
 

Some of the projects include:

• One Zabeel - Towers A & B, Dubai  (Mulitplex)                 .   
• Parsons HQ Core 1 to 5, Abu Dhabi (Multiplex)

• Jumeriah Gate - Cores 1 & 2, Dubai (Multiplex)                   
• Zabeel Tower, Dubai (Multiplex)

• Dorchester Hotel - Towers A & B, Dubai (Connectrix)         
• Uptown Dubai, Dubai (Connectrix)

• Grande B4, Dubai (Connectrix)                                               
• Plot 12A - Cores 1 to 5, Serbia (Connectrix)
• St Georges Terrace, Towers A & B, Australia (connectrix).   
• Plot 12B -  Cores 1 to 4, Serbia (Connectrix)

• Portside Wharf, Australia (Connectrix)                                   
• Encore Tower, Australia (Connectrix)

• Wave 2, Dubai (Connectrix)                                                     
• Infinity Tower, Australia (Turiim)

• Liverpool Civic Place, Australia (Turiim)

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PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
 

MULTIPLEX CONSTRUCTIONS

January 1992 - December 2016

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Construction Director - Middle East, Europe and North America (2014-2016)

• Technical Director - Middle East, Europe & North America (2008 - 2013)

• Managing Director - Plant and Equipment Division (2007 - 2016)

• Executive Construction Manager - Middle East & Europe (2002 - 2007)

• Construction Manager - Malaysia (2001)

• Construction Manager - Middle East (1997 - 2000)

• Site Manager - Australia (1996 - 1997)

• Cadet Engineer - Australia (1992 - 1995)

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Over the 25 years with Multiplex Constructions, the key responsibilities were:

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• Managing the pre-construction team for the preparation of all technical submissions in the Middle East region.

• Manage design consultants for both permanent and temporary works to ensure designs were
   buildable and cost effective.

• Implementation of construction planning solutions onto all new projects regionally.

• Construction and technical support for all projects in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Development of construction solutions for implementation on projects globally.

• Management of the Middle East Plant and Equipment Division.

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geoff.pontefract@turiim.com

+61 473 388 889

+ 971 522 665 000

 

 

Bachelor of Engineering (CIVIL) Honours

University of Technology

Sydney, Australia

 

 

 

SPECIALITIES
 

• High Rise Construction

• Pre-Construction Planning

• Logistics and Project Set-Up

• Construction Management

• Problem Solving

• Construction Equipment

• Formwork Solutions

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SECTORS
 

• Commercial

• Residential

• Hotels

• Engineering

• infrastructure

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MAJOR PROJECTS
 

• Emirates Towers, Dubai

• UP Tower, Dubai

• EPF Tower, Malaysia

• Dubai Marina (Phase 1), Dubai

• Chicago Spire, Chicago

• The Gate, Dubai

• Index Tower, Dubai

• Marina Promenade, Dubai

• Bay Adelaide Tower, Toronto

• Address Boulevard, Dubai

• 22 Bishopsgate, London

• Principle Place, London

• One JLT, Dubai

• One The Palm, Dubai

• Marina Gate, Dubai

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