Business Chief APAC+ANZ Magazine November 2014 | Page 173

COOKE & DOWSETT
CONSTRUCTION
both [ Scott and Chadd ] hearts and they are both very passionate about it . It ’ s about giving something back to indigenous Australia ,” said Cooke . “ NUDJ is a non-for-profit company that takes indigenous kids , both male and female , from the outback and brings them to Melbourne and trains them over a four year period and then after this four year period they have the opportunity if they wish to return home and continue their employment with NUDJ as a fully qualified plumber .”
“ Cooke & Dowsett were recently award by BRW Momentum Best Mid Market Leader for training the first ever Indigenous Female Plumber in Australia who is still currently working for NUDJ ,” added Cooke .
A Diverse Portfolio Thinking laterally , Cooke & Dowsett aims to deliver cost effective plumbing solutions to meet clients ’ needs . Currently , Cooke & Dowsett is working on three major projects : The Bendigo Hospital , New Monash Children ’ s Hospital , and the Post Entry Quarantine Facility .
Bendigo Hospital is the largest project Cooke & Dowsett has ever undertaken and will result in the state of Victoria ’ s largest regional

SUPPLIER PROFILE

RINNAI AUSTRALIA

Industry : Sustainable commercial space heating and centralised hot water systems
Services : Manufacture of purpose built commercial hot water systems offering reductions in energy usage . Installation and preventative maintenance via 1st Care .
Ongoing Projects : Newcastle University – NSW , City West Police Complex – VIC , Thursday Island Hostel – QLD , South District Hospital – SA , BGC concrete tilt – WA , Quest Apartments Melbourne airport - VIC
Management : Greg Ellis , Managing Director Richard Ford , National Commercial Manager
Website : www . rinnai . com . au www . cookedowsett . com . au 173