Spec X - Case study Advanced Safety

Industry: Property & Construction Consultancy
Location: Nationwide (NZ)
Services Delivered: WHSMS Development, Contractor Pre-qualification, Safety Audits, Continuous Improvement

The Client: Spec X Limited

Spec X Limited, led by CEO Aaron Boddington, is a respected property and construction consultancy with a reputation for delivering complex developments. They engaged Advanced Safety to elevate safety standards across their projects and ensure compliance with New Zealand’s construction safety regulations.

The client: 
SpecX Limited

SpecX Limited's CEO Aaron Boddington is a distinguished property and construction professional, who initiated two significant construction developments requiring enhanced safety oversight.

SpecX Ltd engaged Advanced Safety to integrate and elevate the construction safety standards throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to all health and safety regulations. 

The Challenges

  • Complex Safety Regulations: Navigating strict construction safety rules to protect worker welfare.

  • Contractor Compliance: Ensuring all subcontractors consistently met rigorous safety benchmarks.

  • System Development: Needing a tailored Workplace Health & Safety Management System to manage and monitor safety effectively.

  • Continual Improvement: Moving beyond compliance to build a culture of proactive, best-practice safety.

Our Solutions

  • WHSMS Development: Built and implemented a robust Health & Safety Management System tailored to Spec X’s needs.

  • Contractor Pre-qualification: Designed a process to evaluate contractors’ safety performance and only engage those meeting required standards.

  • Evaluation of Safety Documentation: Reviewed contractor safety plans and documents to ensure compliance.

  • Inspections & Audits: Conducted ongoing audits to check compliance, spotlight best practices, and highlight improvements.

  • Practical Recommendations: Delivered actionable advice that drove continuous safety enhancements across projects.

What SpecX have to say...

"They make the complex simple and their ability to challenge and educate is invaluable".

Aaron Boddington, CEO
SpecX Limited ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Outcomes

  • Robust Safety Culture: Empowered Spec X to manage safety proactively, embedding best practice across all teams.

  • Compliance and Beyond: Projects consistently exceeded baseline safety standards.

  • Supply Chain Oversight: Improved contractor and subcontractor safety accountability.

  • Client Empowerment: Spec X gained the systems and confidence to independently uphold high safety standards long-term.

Spec X’s partnership with Advanced Safety transformed their safety approach, embedding systems that delivered immediate compliance improvements and lasting cultural change. With strong foundations in place, Spec X can now manage and grow their projects safely, efficiently, and sustainably.