Revex deliver world-class screw piling solutions to the NZ market. While newly founded (2021), our team have unmatched screw piling experience, totaling almost 100 years!
OUR STORY
Covid19 came along and changed the world – for everyone.
Sometime after this Rodney, Glen and Mike decided they needed a change of workplace – a place where the values of the company aligned with values of the people.
Where engineering and quality won’t be compromised.
Where the client and their projects are given the best possible service.
Where employees are happy and thrive.
This is what drives the people of Revex. We are passionate about making a screw pile the absolute best foundation possible.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
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Glen Budden – Director & Senior Design Engineer
CMEngNZ CPEng,
Member of NZGS, NZGS ISSMGE, SESOC
With 26 years’ specialist experience and one of only two Chartered Professional Engineers in New Zealand with a practice area specific to the design and installation of screw piles, Glen has done it all! Site engineering, project management, estimating, design, plant management; Glen understands screw piling better than anyone in the industry. -
Mike Abbott – Director & Engineering Manager
CMEngNZ CPEng, NZGS
BE
A huge advocate for the screw pile industry over the past 10 years and the only other Chartered Professional Engineer in New Zealand with a practice area specific to the design and installation of screw piles, Mike’s knowledge in geotechnical and structural engineering is first-class. He communicates seamlessly between these fields to ensure the best foundation system is achieved. Mike currently sits on the NZ Geotechnical Society Panel of Experts for the rewriting of the Auckland Structural Group Piling Specification. -
Rodney Appleby – Director & General Manager
CMEngNZ CPEng, IntPE (NZ), APEC Engineer, NZGS
BE(Hons)With a focus on new business, client and contract relationships and early-contractor involvement, Rodney uses his communication skills to understand the key drivers of all stakeholders to develop a best-for-project solution. This includes a no-surprises approach where complex engineering problems are comprehensively explored to understand both risks and opportunities. Rodney has completed site engineering, project management, estimating and new business management as a main contractor and piling subcontractor. Rodney understands complex engineering and how it effects constructability of projects. Rodney pulls site teams together to deliver projects that exceed client expectations.
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Sam Ballantyne – Operations Manager
BE
With 13 Years of construction experience including 8 specialising in Screw Piling, Sam has undertaken roles from site engineer to project manager to contracts manager, as well as New Business Engineer & Estimator. Sam is a degree qualified engineer who understands how the technical aspects affect the practical delivery onsite. He is comfortable liaising between design engineers and site foremen and understands what drives his clients when he steps on to their site.
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Travis Henri – Superintendent
Progressing from welder, to excavator operator, to foreman, to now project manager and superintendent, Travis combines his individual talent, drive and determination with fostering cohesive team work. A passion for people and their health, safety and wellbeing is what drives him. A natural leader, Travis keeps calm under pressure and thinks outside the box to solve complex problems.
Together with this extensive experience, founders Rodney Appleby, Mike Abbott and Glen Budden felt the pull to work together to channel their passion for screw piling and deliver an exceptional service.
With inhouse Chartered Professional Engineers, Foremen, Operators and bespoke modified plant, Revex provide an end-to-end piling solution and surety that the piling will be made simple and completed on time and on budget.
Our work is internally and externally peer-reviewed from the earliest stages.
We provide quick and accurate answers to our clients’ structural or geotechnical engineers to keep projects moving.
We hold stock steel and have an exclusive relationship with our manufacturers to ensure the highest quality pipe, helices and piles.
Our team is our greatest asset. By choosing Revex, you’re choosing to work with the best team of Screw Piling Experts, who also happen to be great people…
SITE TEAM
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Jared Schnell – Project Engineer (BEng)
With 5 years construction experience to accompany his tertiary studies, Jared is a fast learner. He’s also a fast runner and a terrible soccer player.
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Louie Love-Parata - Site Engineer (BEng)
Newest to the team, Louie is keen to learn all about screw piling. With a background in consulting, Louie is excited to get out on site and get his boots dirty!
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RAFAEL COSTALES - NEW BUSINESS ENGINEER (BEng)
Equipped with site smarts from his first three years on-site as a Main Contractor, he is now in New Business, preparing estimates and tenders alongside Rodney. Known for his versatility, he can also step in as a Site Engineer to facilitate project delivery and operations. A reliable member of the Revex Run Club, Rafael has taken up running and aims to complete a marathon someday!
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Joe Pikokivaka – Senior Foreman
With 14 years of screw piling, Joe has seen it all. He knows about things before they happen, and how to deal with it. He’s learnt the hard way, so you don’t have to!
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Justin Marriott – Foreman
With 10+ years experience in the construction industry and 4.5 in screw piling, Justin loves tackling the more technical projects. He has an eye for detail and a focus on safety, and recently completed a Diploma in Business Studies. Justin is the proud father of 2 girls – a technical “project” of a different nature!
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Sili Tongotongo – FOREMAN
Within 4 years Sili has progressed quickly from groundsman to operator to foreman. He has a “can-do” attitude, quick problem solving capability and is a natural leader. He’s also got a mean sidestep on the rugby field and knows how to have a laugh!
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Lotu Ram - Groundsman
Stepping up from Groundsman to Second Operator, Lotu brings over 5 years experience on screw piling sites. He keeps the piles on the mark and gets the piling rig moving!
Lotu is an invaluable member of the team and was very warmly welcomed back to us after a year of playing rugby in France.
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Andrew Uasi – Groundsman
No longer new to the screw pile industry, Andrew has been a great asset to the team for over 2 years. Stepping up to Second Operator and training to become a welder, he is keen to do it all - which is what makes him such a great fit for Revex!
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Rob Aloua – Welder
With 14 years of welding Rob has seen it all. With an eye for detail Rob picks up quality issues early – before they become a problem. He’s also fast – which you’d have to be when you have 9 kids and another on the way!
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Ramo Solomona - Groundsman
Relatively new to the team, Ramo is enthusiastic about gaining new skills and is a Second Operator in training. He is also a keen rugby league player!
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Moses Pikokivaka - Groundsman
A hard worker and great fit in the Revex team, Moses demonstrates an excellent attitude and work ethic. Training to become a Second Operator, Moses is gaining life experience with Revex before joining the police force.
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Bobby Motuliki - Groundsman
It didn't take long for Bobby to convince us he was an asset to the team! While new to Revex, he brings over 5 years experience in the construction industry as a chippy. The site clown, Bobby is a great guy and brings motivation and energy to the team.
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Leanne Campbell – Accounts Administrator
Leanne just loves to make sure everything adds up just right! Which is useful as it allows us to focus on the screw piling! She’s also a great mother and actively volunteers in her community.
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Angela Chapman - Office Manager
The need arose for someone to keep the office in check, and Angela has jumped in to tackle the not-so-easy task! She is also easily peer-pressured into joining the Revex Run Club weekly runs, and loves a good cup of coffee.
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LUNA - Chief Morale Officer
While she loves the food (and may be a touch enthusiastic when eating out of your hand), Luna has a big heart and loves to come to the office and cheer up the team.
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MAGGIE - Co-Chief morale officer
Maggie loves to fetch balls until you’re bored, or she’s tired of it, and then she’ll rest up with her legs in the air. With an extreme case of separation anxiety, she’s now capable of being alone for just over an hour.
