News Archive

May 2012
AIB Professional Excellence Award - Jared Daly
Congratulations to Manteena project manager, Jared Daly, who received a Professional Excellence Award from the Australian Institute of Building. The award recognises Jared’s efforts in the management of the National Library of Australia – Treasures & Exhibition Galleries and Main Reading Room refurbishment project.
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 11/05/2012
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Frank Caridi wins AIB Professional Excellence Award
Congratulations also go out to Frank Caridi, who received a Professional Excellence Award at the annual awards dinner on Friday 4 May 2012. Frank was formally recognised for his outstanding management and leadership during the Belconnen Skate Park & Eastern Valley Way Inlet Stage One project.
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 11/05/2012
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April 2012
Manteena Security (Aust) P/L Commences Operations
Manteena Security (Aust) Pty Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Manteena Pty Ltd, has commenced operations in Australia. On 29 March 2012, the business was awarded its first contract for security upgrade works for the National Archives of Australia.
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 3/04/2012
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March 2012
Manteena achieves Best Practice Accreditation status with the NSW Dept of Finance and Services
The NSW Department of Finance and Services has approved the accreditation of Manteena to its Best Practice Accreditation Scheme 2011-2014 for Construction and related works.
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 26/03/2012
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November 2011
Manteena Maple Leafs win in Hong Kong
Representing Australia, the Manteena Maple Leafs are the 2011 1st Pan Asia Aeron Hockey champions, defeating India 2-nil in the final in HK.
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 17/11/2011
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August 2011
Cycle4Life Start, BBQ & Ride Invitation
This time next Thursday (25th August), months of training will be tested as Gary Lilley & Philippa Seldon head off on a 1600km journey from Canberra to Brisbane, to generate awareness of suicide prevention while raising vital funds for Lifeline.
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 19/08/2011
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July 2011
A strategic partnership of construction companies
The picturesque Boat House by the Lake was the ideal setting for 75 guests at the launch of the Broad Manteena Joint Venture. Operating in the ACT and surrounding regions, the Broad Manteena JV will typically complete Lump Sum or Design & Construct projects valued over $50m.
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 1/07/2011
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June 2011
Manteena wins MBA 2011 “Project of the Year”
The National Gallery of Australia: New Look Entrance and Indigenous Gallery project has taken out the 2011 Master Builders Association of the ACT – Excellence in Building Awards – “Project of the Year”.
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 28/06/2011
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Professional Excellence Award presented to Rod Jarrett
Congratulations to Manteena project manager, Rod Jarrett, who was presented with a Professional Excellence Award from the Australian Institute of Building...
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 9/06/2011
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Professional Excellence Award – awarded to Rod Mitton
Cause for a double celebration as Manteena Director, Rod Mitton, also received a Professional Excellence Award from the Australian Institute of Building...
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 8/06/2011
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CEO Sleepout
Good luck tonight to our CEO, Simon Butt, as he participates in the Vinnies CEO sleepout. Tonight’s forecast is 2 degrees, with patches of light frost early in the morning.
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 7/06/2011
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April 2011
Manteena to build Gunghalin Community Health Centre
Minister for Health, Katy Gallagher MLA, announced Manteena as the Project Manager for the construction of the new health facility...
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 30/04/2011
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The aliens have landed
Students at the University of Canberra could be forgiven for thinking that a mind-altering substance had been added to their water supply, as the newest building on campus was unveiled – the 1960s Futuro...
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 21/04/2011
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March 2011
Enlighten: See Canberra in a whole new light
Great to see two Manteena projects, the National Gallery of Australia: New Look Entrance and Commonwealth Place, featured in the Canberra Times on Sunday 6 March 2011...
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 7/03/2011
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December 2010
Manteena wins major National Library building contract
Manteena has won the major contract to redevelop the ground floor of the National Library of Australia building ...
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 1/12/2010
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November 2010
Back-to-back national awards
For the second year running, Manteena has won a National Commercial/Industrial Construction Award presented by Master Builders Australia
Posted By: harrissr
Date Posted: 19/11/2010
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October 2010
Best Workplace Health and Wellbeing Program
Manteena and OzHelp have been awarded the Best Workplace Health and Wellbeing Program in the Safe Work ACT Awards 2010.
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 13/10/2010
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August 2010
Manteena Pty Ltd appointed as Construction Manager
Works are now underway at the Australian War Memorial – Hall of Valour redevelopment project…
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 27/08/2010
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July 2010
Manteena wins 2010 Master Builders Award
At the annual MBA awards ceremony, Manteena was awarded an Excellence in Building Award for The National Gallery of Australia – Skyspace project…
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 1/07/2010
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MBA Cadet of the Year
Congratulations to Peter Jamieson who was named the 2010 Master Builders & Boral Excellence in Building Awards - Cadet of the Year.
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 1/07/2010
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Robert Dowling sponsorship
Manteena is pleased to announce our sponsorship of the Robert Dowling: Tasmanian son of Empire exhibition which is now on display at the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, until 3 October 2010.
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 1/07/2010
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March 2010
Manteena celebrates 30 years commercial construction
This year we are all very excited to be celebrating 30 years of commercial construction
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 31/03/2010
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November 2009
Manteena wins National Award
Manteena wins Master Builders Australia National Commercial / Industrial Construction Award in the $5 - $10M category for the CSIRO Bioscience Laboratories...
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 25/11/2009
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UC-NATSEM update
Since the official sod turning at the end of August, work is progressing well at the UC International Microsimulation centre..
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 5/11/2009
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October 2009
Helensburgh commuter car park opens
Premier of NSW, Mr Nathan Rees, was on hand to officially open the Helensburgh commuter car park...
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 12/10/2009
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September 2009
ACT Australian Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year Award
Manteena's Peter Jamieson has taken out the 2009 ACT Apprentice (Trainee) of the Year Award at the ACT Training Excellence Awards...
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 17/09/2009
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August 2009
Work begins at UC-NATSEM
The first sod has been turned by Senator the Hon Kim Carr to commence construction of the new $11M NATSEM International Microsimulation Centre at the University of Canberra...
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 27/08/2009
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CSIRO Bioscience Entomology Building opens
The new CSIRO Bioscience Entomology Building, built by Manteena, was officially opened by Senator the Hon Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research...
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 19/08/2009
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Manteena raises money for RSPCA
Scenes today at Manteena's head office will have both Jamie Oliver and Gordon Ramsay shaking in their boots as Manteena staff put on show their culinary skills to raise money for Cupcake Day for the RSPCA...
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 17/08/2009
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Youth Plaza taking shape
Construction of the Eddison Park Youth Plaza in Woden is well and truly underway and starting to take shape with the official project launch held on-site by The Hon Anthony Albanese MP and ACT Chief Minister, Jon Stanhope...
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 10/08/2009
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July 2009
Cadets win CITC Awards
Congratulations Frank Caridi, who won the Outstanding Commercial / Residential Cadet for 2009 at the CITC-NRMA Insurance Graduating Apprentice Industry Encouragement Awards. Luka Manenica and Sean Hague also received merit awards...
Posted By: huntg
Date Posted: 21/07/2009
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