About Us

ASJ CeaseFire

When teams and companies are passionate, their work speaks for themselves.

In 2015, having gained considerable experience and a reputation for providing high quality work in the building surveying field in New Zealand and overseas, Jake Woolgar and Andrew Sweeney formed AS Jacobs, now renamed to ASJ CeaseFire. Our aim is to provide our clients with the highest level of service, while enjoying work in a professional, friendly, and vibrant environment.

ASJ has subsequently developed a team of adaptable, competent, and professional Building Surveyors, Project Managers and Architects who can investigate, report and design.

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Brilliant team

Regulated

Independant

Upskilled

Trusted

Ethical

We are proud of the trust placed in us by our clients!

In our first year of business, we were selected to undertake a pilot study of approximately 60 buildings for the country’s largest property owner. This pilot study helped develop a pragmatic and cost-effective asset management model to be rolled out to many buildings in their portfolio. We are proud of the trust placed in us by our clients and our ability to perform and deliver, and by maintaining a strict level of independence we ensured there was full confidence in our professional advice. This ethical approach has resulted in the development of many relationships in the public and private sectors.

We take professional standards seriously and have worked with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), to become RICS Regulated and an approved provider of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) Development Programme. We are one of only a handful of companies to hold this dual status in New Zealand. We also work closely with the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors (NZIBS) and take pride in mentoring our staff to help develop their knowledge and expertise, to achieve the strongest possible outcome for our clients.

Principles of our work

01.

Quality

The team at ASJ are committed to delivering quality services to our clients. We thrive on exceeding our clients’ expectations, producing high quality work, and delivering market leading advice with care.

 

02.

Integrity

ASJ is reliable, technically advanced, and value integrity. Our clients can breathe easy and trust that we will follow through with our obligations and consistently rise above and beyond expectations.

 

03.

Innovations

ASJ brings commitment and innovation to every project. We are constantly improving and undertake regular training and continuing professional development to ensure our clients are receiving the most accurate, up to date and efficient services.

 

04.

People

Relationships are key to the team at ASJ, both internal relationships and client relationships. We have a vibrant and diverse culture and always strive to collaborate and communicate.

 

Our achievements

The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.

200+

Combined years experience

20+

Top specialists

600+

Completed projects 

5

Affiliations

Why choose our company

Brilliant team

Adaptable, competent, and professional Building Surveyors, Project Managers and Architects

Regulated

RICS Regulated and an approved provider of the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence Development Programme

Independant

We operate with a strict level of independence to ensure full confidence in our professional advice

Upskilled

We develop the knowledge and expertise of our staff to achieve the strongest possible outcome for our clients

Trusted

Selected to undertake a pilot study of approximately 60 buildings for the country’s largest property owner

Ethical

Our ethical approach has resulted in the development of many relationships in the public and private sectors

A few of our clients

Professional affiliations

Testimonials

We engaged ASJ to manage the replacement of a section of curtain wall to the Chatham Apartment Building. The team at ASJ were instrumental in the delivery of a successful project, which was further complicated by COVID-19 shutdowns.

A high level of communication and coordination was essential for the project. We enjoyed working with ASJ and are appreciative of the efforts put in by the team in managing such a challenging and complex project and for the innovation and leadership it provided throughout the project. We look forward to working with ASJ on our next project.
Dean Shields
Silverstone Group
ASJ tailored their reporting to suit the requirements of our global client.

They removed significant risk for Scania and provided detailed work and cost plans for the next 5 years.
Adam Shaw – National Head
Project and Development Services New Zealand
I am an owner of three apartments in a fifteen unit complex. The Body Corporate discovered some building defects a few years ago which have resulted in a requirement for reclad and other remedial works. ASJ are the Property Consultancy which we employed to project manage the required works.

They impressed from the start and were the obvious choice at tender stage. They have proved to be a hardworking and able practice employing well qualified and proactive staff. This has meant that the selection of the main contractor was a thorough and well managed process and owners have the assurance to know that the project and the main contractor is being well managed. Through a trusting and transparent approach owners are confident that notwithstanding COVID delays, the project will be delivered on time and within budget.
William Jeffrey
Apartment Owner
ASJ have been the Engineer to Contract and Project Managers for our current Trusts Stadium project.

The project is challenging in its complexities. It is a very high use public stadium facility with the extensive detailed re-clad and structural works required, while keeping the facility open. We have found ASJ most professional in dealing with the client and “hands on” with us in terms of resolving issues that may arise from technical details, through to dealing with last minute scheduling and programme changes around large last minute events.

I highly recommend the ASJ team for other projects, particularly complex projects in public building spaces going forward.
Tonchi Glamuzina – General Manager
Canam Construction

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Auckland CBD
The Chatham Apartments is an apartment complex on the outskirts of Auckland CBD.

Our role involved investigation, remedial design, contract administration and construction observation. We negotiated with the insurer, resulting in a favourable settlement for the owner. Additionally, we conducted comprehensive Healthy Homes assessments. All works were undertaken while the building remained fully occupied.

“We are appreciative of the efforts put in by the team in managing such a challenging and complex project and for the innovation and leadership throughout.”
Orakei
Residential home originally constructed in 1940.

Our role included investigation, litigation, remedial design and project management including procurement and contract administration.
Northland
Kaitaia Hospital is New Zealand’s northernmost hospital.

ASJ carried out invasive weathertightness defect investigations during regular working hours while the hospital remained in use. This involved coordination with the hospital and sub-contractors to ensure that works were carried out safely and with minimal disruption to clinicians and patients.

We provided commentary and direction on risks, options for long-term repair solutions and assisted with developing the project cost and feasibility studies.
Te Atatu
Large two-storey offices and warehouse located in West Auckland.

Our role included investigation - both visual and invasive, legal counsel assistance, remedial design, procurement, Building Consent application and contract administration.
Palmerston North
Palmerston North Boys High School is a state single-sex school located in Palmerston North.

Our role involved full remedial design services, contract administration, consent management, procurement and onsite construction observation.

We worked with the school and the contractor to ensure the majority of the works were undertaken during the school holidays, which significantly reduced disruption to the school.
Rangitoto College
Rangitoto College is the largest school in New Zealand.

Our role included investigation, remedial design and construction observation of a multi-million dollar repair to three adjoining gym buildings.
Nationwide
ASJ completed 13 Technical Due Diligence inspections in just 7 days across locations spanning both the North and South Islands.

Our role included risk identification, lease reinstatement, maintenance planning and cost management/forecasting.

“ASJ tailored their reporting to suit the requirements of our global client. They removed significant risk and provided detailed work and cost plans for the next 5 years.”
North Island
ASJ completed 19 condition surveys over 4 days across the North Island. Locations included Foxton, Kerikeri and Great Barrier Island.

Our role included detailed condition assessments, maintenance planning, cost management/forecasting and compliance reporting. We focussed on BWOF, hazard registers and registered fire evacuation plans.
St Lukes
St Lukes Garden Apartments is a multi-level apartment block located in Auckland.

Our role has included weathertightness, structural and passive fire remediation.

We have carried out passive fire design solutions, construction monitoring and, in the later stages of the project, have been engaged to take over the fire engineering design, providing fully developed fire engineering design strategies to the client.
Auckland CBD
Tower Hill is a 16-storey apartment building in central Auckland.

Our role has included investigation, remedial design, project management, procurement, contract administration and construction observation.

“The team at ASJ have set themselves apart from other consultants with critical thinking, problem solving, and effective communications. They listen to our requirements and provide cost-effective and practical solutions.”
Trusts Arena
The Trusts Arena is a large community-based conference sports and events facility in West Auckland.

Our role included building investigation, remediation and strategy planning, contract negotiation, project management and procurement.

“This project was challenging in its complexities. I highly recommend the ASJ team for other projects, particularly complex projects in public buildings and spaces.”
Grey Lynn
Mount View is a 5 storey apartment building in Auckland.

Our role included investigation, design, contract administration, construction observation monitoring and quality assurance.

"ASJ impressed from the start and were the obvious choice. Hardworking, well-qualified and proactive."
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