Project Awards
Eric continues to be awarded for is excellence in the building and construction industry. Following are some of the awards Eric has received for his project work in the last decade.
April 2009 Presentation at Defence National Planning Conference
Letter of Appreciation
from Australian Government, Department of Defence, Defence Support Group, Tony Farrell: Director Estate Operations
Dear Andrew,
As the Director Estate Planning, I would like to pass on my thanks for the quality and professional delivery ofthe presentation provided by Eric Bishop. The feed back from participants indicated it was one of the best presentations received over the three day conference.
This is directly attributable to the level of knowledge and experience Eric has gained over the years working within the Defence environment on Major Capital Projects. His professionalism throughout has represented Thiess admirably in an environment which had senior representation from all Defence Regions.
Please pass on our thanks to Eric and we look forward to a continued association with Thiess within the Defence Infrastructure Environment into the future.
May 2008 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga
Certificate of Appreciation
awarded by the Chief of the Royal Australian Air Force for the RAAF East Sale Component of relocating the RAAF Colleges to Sale and Wagga Wagga RAAF Bases.
"This Certificate of Appreciation is in recognition of your rigorous and consultative management during the design, commissioning and handover of the buildings for the relocation of the Royal Australian Air force college to Air Force bases at East Sale and Wagga. You should be justifiably proud of the project results which have made a significant contribution to the Air Force. Your dedication and commitment is greatly appreciated by the servicemen and women of RAAF base East Sale and Wagga Wagga"
Eric being presented with his Certificate of Appreciation by Group Captain Guy Burton
Air Force Officer's Training School Media Release. On time, On budget. 14 March 2008
RAAF Commendation
This commendation is awarded to these members of the Thiess· Contractor Team for their tireless efforts in delivering a first class facility to 1 Recruit Training Unit at RAAF Base Wagga during 2007 and 2008.
The achievement of a complex fully functioning facility within the forecast time schedule is testament to the professionalism of the team and the Unit owes them significant gratitude. The discovery of environmental waste at the commencement of the project made the completion date all the more remarkable. The team's attention to detail, ability to plan, and their customer focus have overcome the challenges of creating such a facility in the midst of a working RAAF base in spite of the climate extremes prevalent in this area....
Presented by Group Captain Guy Burton, Chief of the RAAF
Masters Builders Assoc Excellence in Building Award, for the Canberra Region
2001 Albatross Aviation Systems training centre
MBA Excellence in Building, National Award
2001 Albatross Aviation Systems training centre
2003 Prime Ministers Award for Innovation
Australian Customs Container XRAY Facility, Appleton Dock, Melbourne.
MBA 2001 Excellence in Building Awards.
National Award & Canberra Region for the HMAS Albatross Redevelopment Project
Best Project of the Year - Outright Winner and Best Commercial Building – $2m to 10m Category.
HMAS Albatross Redevelopment Project: Aviation Systems Training Centre.