As normal Transmission resumes, problems will be forgotten
Above: One of the asphalt paving machines working along a section of the motorway. Photo by Mark Coote Photography. When the first sod was turned...
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Procurement and contracts 2021 update
Contracts, RFTs and Response Forms are all important components of a robust procurement and contract management process. But with multiple options to choose from, confusion...
Stepping up to the challenge
Above: Ethan photographed at the 2020 Water New Zealand Association Conference in Hamilton. Ethan Keith’s life has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride, from...
Once more unto the breach – or maybe not
By Alan Titchall, managing editor, Contrafed Publishing. A ‘forlorn hope’ is a band of soldiers or other combatants chosen to take the vanguard in a military...
We want to see Transmission Gully built properly
Transmission Gully and I go back a long way. I have been quite vocal about my concerns with the project over recent times. By Nick...
Change is coming so make wise choices now
Not too long ago, a large-scale civil construction project started up. It was clear that it would have a difficult time resourcing all the required...
A climate step too far
The Climate Commission draft report to the Government is so extreme that even typically conservative economists are expressing alarm, explains Dr Muriel Newman, New Zealand...
Treat us as adults please
This is likely to be an unpopular column. But there are some things that need to be said, and some debates that need to take...
World class in our own backyard
With nearly a half century worth of industry representation under its belt, the Crane Association seeks to cement itself as one of the country’s foremost...
Investment and promotion to capitalise on the boom
In a year of change, homing in on opportunities and keeping our customers at the forefront is how we, at Connexis, hope to bring benefits...