I'm on to the next part of the project! To secure the 4x4 posts together, I put 2x4s on the top and bottom using the 2x4 connector brackets, 1 1/2" nails, and my palm nailer. Once the posts and 2x4s are were secured, putting on the 1x6s was a breeze. I did this project over a couple of days but with an extra hand and clear weather, you could definitely knock it out in a day or two. We also have non-fuels partnerships in Asia and South Africa with well-known and admired brands such as Burger King, convenience stores like 7-Eleven, and Bosch Car Workshops to provide motorists with more reasons to visit us. In August 1957 the upstairs Skyline Cabaret opened – a spacious indoor beer garden where liquor, meals and coffee were available with entertainment and dancing. I just loved this wall and had to do a rendition of my own. Click Here to read my full disclosure. We’re working together to provide energy that drives human progress. The onsite management of Chevron Renaissance residential lots is managed by Accor under the brand name of Mantra Towers of Chevron, previously The Towers of Chevron Renaissance.

The program has been widely recognized in various Asia-Pacific countries, gaining special recognition in Singapore, where it received the 2015 Community Spirit Award from the People’s Association, and in the Philippines, where it won multiple industry awards in 2016. The development was carried out at an average of 4.5 apartments a week over three years. There are some affiliate links in this post, meaning I get a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no cost to you. I cut the board so that both ends would meet at the middle of each 4x4 posts. [6][7], Chevron Renaissance is the most significant Gold Coast development since the late 1950s.

Caltex’s future is shining bright indeed. © 2020 Handmade Haven . The 2x4 should be placed near the end of where the 1x6 boards can be nailed into them. I put up 4x4 posts and connected them together with 2x4 pressure treated lumber. All rights reserved. Above right: A new service station in Udo Thani, Thailand, was among some 36 facilities being built in 2016 as part of Caltex’s marketing expansion plan. After securing it with the 4 screws I drilled two holes in the post to put in two bolts to go through the 4x4 post and 2x8 lumber boards. [2][3][4][5], The Chevron Renaissance commercial development occupies the block of land extending from the Gold Coast Highway in the east to Ferny Avenue in the west and from Circle on Cavill in the south halfway towards Cavill Avenue and Elkhorn Avenue in the north. Our strong results come from empowering our people. I built this wall section by section. Above left: This Caltex retail station in Singapore is emblematic of the company’s modern design standards. Just measure cut and nail. This Chevron privacy wall is Part 2 of this project and I am here to show you my process. My inspiration for this project was found here on DIY Passion. [8][9], In June 1958 the first accommodation wing opened at the new Chevron Hotel. Two advertising campaigns that captured Caltex’s commitment to service and quality were “oasis in the night” (1960) Above left and “Enjoy the Journey.” (2011) Above right.

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In order to get the boards perfectly spaced, I used a 1x3 board to place in between. A 1960 print ad described a Caltex service station as “an oasis in the night,” where drivers could leave their troubles behind. The names of the nations may have changed, but the local roots of the Caltex brand have not. If you missed my last post, don't forget to check out Part One of my Backyard Makeover. The Chevron Renaissance development construction began with the driving of piles to a depth of approximately 45 m, plus an additional 10 m into the bedrock in places, to create the foundation for three towers. Personal job or project. As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, Caltex faces a bright future based on our superior products, leading loyalty programs, strong partnerships – and most notably, the trust engendered by our longevity and consistent record of serving motorists’ needs. Current surveys confirm that we are a brand to be “highly regarded and trusted.” In Hong Kong, Caltex clinched the Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Award in the petrol station category for the 16th consecutive year, while in South Africa, the Caltex brand was ranked in the top five of this year’s Ask Afrika Orange Index® customer experience benchmark and number one in the petrochemical industry ‒ 42 places ahead of its nearest petroleum competitor. I was super excited when this wall was finally finished, the rain was fighting me all the way. 2006 UDIA National Award for Excellence for High Density Housing; 2005 QMBA State Housing & Construction Awards for Residential Buildings (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $10M; 2005 QMBA Gold Coast Housing & Construction Awards for Outdoor Living & Landscaping, Excellence in Workplace Health & Safety, Residential Buildings (high-rise over 3 storeys) over $50M and Low-rise Multi Residential House; 2005 UDIA Qld Awards for Excellence for Multi Level Development; 2003 QMBA State Housing & Construction Awards for Project of the Year 2003 and Multi Level Residential Buildings over $10M; 2003 QMBA Gold Coast Housing & Construction Awards for Regional Project of the Year and Multi Level Residential Building over $20M; 2001 Gold Coast City Council (GCCC) Urban Design Awards for Built Projects Category; 2001 UDIA (Qld) Awards for Excellence for Retail Category. We have exciting capital projects that use innovative technology designed to provide decades of energy. My post complies with the Word of Mouth Marketing Association (WOMMA) Ethics Code and applicable Federal Trade Commission guidelines. Caltex was formed as a joint venture between Standard Oil Co. of California (Socal, later Chevron) and The Texas Co. (later Texaco) on July 2, 1936. On this landmark 80th year, we’ve opened 36 stations in Asia and South Africa over the past eight months, with further retail expansion planned in the pipeline. For the past eight decades, the Caltex star has been trusted by consumers from Africa to the Asia-Pacific region. September 30, 2020 Low Aromatics Diesel Hydrotreater Project. Awesome food. Subscribe to our newsletter and always be the first to hear about what is happening. Later guys and if you haven't check out Part 1 of this project go check it out now! From our earliest days, Caltex has been earning trust throughout its communities by supporting pressing needs – from educational programs in South Africa to dragon boating in Cambodia.

Here's a quick before for you if you missed my first post...pretty BLAH I know! Also the chicken tenders at the counter are the best."

Are you a company or individual hiring? Today, Caltex has extended this tradition into our retail business, partnering with some of the best nationwide loyalty programs such as the Plus! We’ve always put our customers at the center of our message, as we did in the umbrella campaign “What Drives You” that ran from 2001 to 2011. I realized late in the game that it would have been better for me to leave the posts I set in the concrete blocks long to use for the privacy wall but this is where my inexperience messed me up! Two advertising campaigns that captured Caltex’s commitment to service and quality were “oasis in the night” (1960) Above left and “Enjoy the Journey.” (2011) Above right. [8][9], In 1987 most of the Chevron was demolished, leaving Surfers Paradise with a two-hectare hole in the middle of town for more than a decade due to the recession and lack of interest from property developers. My inspiration for this project was found here on DIY Passion. Over the past eight decades, Caltex has prospered by always placing customers first in its far-flung markets. When starting a new section I began with the board that touched the tip of the bottom of the deck and worked my way down and then back up. [14], Raptis Group received several awards for the Chevron Renaissance project:[15][16][17], List of tallest buildings on the Gold Coast, Queensland, "Chevron Renaissance [2019] QBCCMCmr 594 (18 November 2019)", "Take a look back at some of the Gold Coast's most iconic hotels and motels", "Chevron Renaissance Resort – Skyline Tower", "Chevron Renaissance Resort Skyline North Tower", "Chevron Renaissance Resort – Skyline Central Tower", "Morgan Stanley's Arena makes final $74 million Gold Coast property sale", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Chevron_Renaissance&oldid=963879134, Shopping centres on the Gold Coast, Queensland, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, In stages from 2000 through to March 2005.