National Storage Design + Build. One Team, One Solution
When Dominion Constructors needed an electrical engineer for National Storage’s new facility in Mt Wellington, they didn’t want to deal with multiple consultants or service providers. They wanted one partner, one team, to take them from initial ideas through to a completed, compliant, and efficient electrical installation. That’s why they chose DGE. We weren’t just […]
The Unique Power Centre That Lights The Auckland Airport Airfield
Airfield ground lighting isn’t just important—it’s critical to safe and efficient airport operations. Clear, reliable runway lighting protects everyone in the air and on the ground, reducing risk and ensuring smooth takeoffs, landings, and ground movements. So, you have to plan for every eventuality. And when international air standards only give you a window of […]
Barfoot & Thompson – The Two Stages Of An Electrical Overhaul
Many electrical projects involve a multi-stage process. When you want something modernised, you can’t just erase what was there before. Often, a project includes a demolition phase before the actual scope of work can begin. That is precisely what happened when DGE powered the new office space and mezzanine floor at the Barfoot & Thompson […]
Powering Big Projects with Smart, Sustainable Solutions for Asmuss
Asmuss Case Study When you are working on a warehouse that can hold twice the amount of steel needed to build the Auckland Harbour Bridge, you know you are going to need some proactive planning! Which is exactly what our team did when we took on the task of powering the new Asmuss warehouse situated […]
Powering Up Fisher & Paykel’s Private High Voltage Network
With a 10-hectare site to power and numerous buildings within that area, Fisher & Paykel needed a high powered electrical solution. Which is why DGE was chosen for this massive undertaking. With proven experience in technical high voltage work, we were the obvious choice to power the Fisher & Paykel site. The team were tasked […]
Powering Recorp: Delivering High Voltage Excellence
What do you do when you need a trusted electrician who is skilled in safe high voltage systems and can meet a specified deadline? Why, you call DGE of course! When contacted by the electricians working on the Recorp project and tasked with installing the high voltage network, we knew we could meet the specifications […]
Powering Progress: Behind the Scenes at Foodstuffs Head Office
When approached by the Auckland Airport team regarding the planned construction of the Foodstuffs head office and warehouse within their infrastructure, we knew the scale of the project was going to be HUGE. And we weren’t wrong. With 12km of cabling required to connect two massive 10-ton transformers, this was not a job for the […]
Keeping The Lights On At Eden Park
One week to shut down, relocate, re-earth, refeed and reactivate a 10-ton transformer at New Zealand’s most popular events and sports ground… no problem for DGE! Tasked by the electrician assigned to the project to assist with the complex high voltage elements, we had one week to relocate the transformer that powers the entire western […]
Powering Auckland Airport: DGE’s Role in the Pier B Expansion
The International terminal at Auckland Airport is quite possibly one of the busiest places in the country. With thousands of people passing through its gates every day, there is always something happening. So it stands to reason that being involved in a major on-site construction project can be incredibly challenging in a place that never […]
A New Space For Fisher & Paykel
A well-loved brand here in New Zealand and beyond, Fisher & Paykel wanted to lead the way in sustainability and innovation with their planned new premises. But, there would be significant hurdles to overcome to make that happen. As the new building was planned for their existing site, the old building had to be cleared […]