The right attitude
Engineer Amy O’Donnell was named 2018 Young Engineer of the Year by the Auckland branch of Civil Contractors New Zealand. MARY SEARLE BELL catches up
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Country girl turned heavy haulage pilot
For farm girl turned heavy haulage pilot and assessor, and now a member of the NZ Heavy Haulage Association, it has been an exciting journey.
Building a reputation on asphalting
With a close-knit team, Luke Lee of PCL Contracting has created a successful niche business. Richard Silcock talks to its managing director, Luke. Based at
A passion for health and safety
Working at the site of the largest landslide in history ignited Tania Harris’ lifelong passion for, and business in health and safety. Abi Kibble explains.
At your service: Stacy Goldsworthy
Civil Contractors New Zealand has a new technical manager on its staff, working specifically to progress the interests of the membership and provide expert advice,
A passion for modelling
Peter Fraser has long retired from the extraction and contracting industries, but his legacy lives on with his modified Kumbee Hammermill, still in use around
Farewell to a top civil contractor and gold miner – Sam March
Guy and Andy March, two of Sam March’s nephews, share a few memories of him and March
Construction. SAM WAS BORN on July 14 1945.
Cross examination
From the navy to piloting oversized loads, Mary Searle Bell talks to Dave Cross about his life and career, and how he came to be
A day with a crane driver
Cranes punctuate Queenstown’s skyline as the town revs into overdrive on infrastructure projects to satisfy unprecedented tourism demand. Denise McNabb talks to Smith Cranes’ Queenstown
Contracting and camaraderie
An industry association man from the outset, Harrie Harris attributes the success of his company, and many of the friends he has made over the