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 electrical contractor. We were the consultant, the designer, and the builder. By delivering the entire project in-house, we simplified the process, saved the client time and energy, and delivered a result that met every brief.
The Scope
DGE was responsible for the complete electrical design and build of National Storage’s new Auckland facility. That meant managing every step of the process:
- Draft concept design and pricing
- Full design documentation and council submission
- Main switchboard and distribution
- Lighting design and installation
- Emergency lighting and fire protection integration
- Lightning protection systems, design and build
- Communications, data, and security infrastructure
- Final commissioning and compliance checks
The Approach
From day one, DGE owned the electrical scope, no outside consultants, no handovers, no delays.
We took the initial brief, developed design concepts, and priced the solution based on National Storage’s operational needs and budget expectations. Once approved, we completed all design documentation and managed council submissions before rolling into the build phase with our in-house team.
Everything, from emergency lighting design to lightning protection systems and lighting control, was handled under one roof, reducing the number of touchpoints and streamlining delivery.
The Benefits for National Storage
- One team, one process, full accountability from start to finish
- No consultant fees, all design done in-house
- Time savings, fewer delays, faster decision-making working closely with Dominion Constructors
- Energy efficiency, LED lighting and Green Star-aligned systems
- Compliance assured, from safety systems to council approvals
Even though this was a relatively straightforward project in electrical terms, the real value came from the simplicity of working with a single provider who could do it all — design and build, end to end.
The Outcome
The result was a safe, efficient, and fully compliant facility delivered on time and on budget, with zero consultant overheads and no communication delays between designer and contractor.
By partnering with DGE, National Storage gained a facility that’s built for today and scalable for tomorrow, and a smoother project experience from day one.
