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Contractor Perspectives 2018

An annual publication from Contrafed Publishing made up of commentary written by industry peers from government level to associations representing every sector involved in making civil contracting in this country a success. ...

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Contractor magazine (December 2017)

On the cover: Compact Cat – doesn't sweat the small stuff... Cat's smallest machines still give operators like Eastern Earthmovers the edge. Coverlines: Kapiti Expressway – construction of second stage underway … Troublesome Manawatu Gorge – the four options reviewed ... Christchurch International Airport – an ongoing...

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Contractor magazine (November 2017)

On the cover: More muscle to move – The Revital Group has invested in new machinery to do its heavy work Coverlines: Kaikoura rail – a collaborative contracting job well done … Harrie Harris – pays tribute to the industry association ... Hauling heavy beams – over the challenging Arthur's Pass ... Motu bridge – a...

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Contractor Magazine (October 2017)

On the cover: Growth from adversity – Bond Earthworks' new Vogele Super 1703-3 paver on the job in Christchurch Coverlines: New water intake plant built on the mighty Waikato River … Supply risks prompt new water treatment plant for Fonterra … New research looking at affordable water proofing for roads … Looking back to...

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Contractor magazine (September 2017)

On the cover: CAT paves the future for Citycare Civil Coverlines: Civil Contractors NZ 2017 conference – a southern experience … MinEx's Wayne Scott – bringing together 'us' and 'them' ... Underground tactics – City Rail Link Contract 2 project update ... Cleared for landing – Palmie's 'overnight' runway revitalisation ...

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From the Archives: The Game Changer

Nearly 30 years ago, in a dramatic late-night gesture, Dave Carden signed away the privileged position his company occupied in the New Zealand crane world. It was a watershed moment for the industry. BY GAVIN RILEY. Whatever the truth of the old saying that nice guys finish last, it doesn’t apply to crane-industry figure Dave Carden,...

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Contractor Magazine (August 2017)

On the cover: Hirepool – pleased to continue CCNZ partnership Coverlines: The ConstructSafe champ… Roger McRae … Huntly's progress – Waikato Expressway … Top of its game – Britton House Movers ... Fiji roading upgrade – a Higgins project ...

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Contractor magazine (July 2017)

On the cover: BBA Pumps step up in Transmission Gully Coverlines: A story of trust – between two industry veterans … Puhoi to Warkworth project – work preparations begin … Repairing the Midland Line – bad weather and wasps … Old scrapers in action (again) – Auckland Airport 1964 ...

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Contractor magazine (June 2017)

On the cover: Bigger than big – the new Cat 637K scraper Coverlines: Swinging from the job – working at extreme heights ... Ready for the summer – replacing the Kawarau Falls Bridge ... Working against the elements – realigning wind-blown SH73 ... Hydro excavation – investment in large machine pays off. ...

Contractor magazine (February 2018)