Opportunities for the oversize sector
The slowing nature of our economy and the change in government have bookended a more challenging 12 months for the oversize transport sector, and will...
Category : Comment
‘Reset’ needed to fix infrastructure crisis
Recently I had the privilege of delivering the keynote speech to the NZ Rail conference, and the focus of my speech is what I regard...
Infrastructure urgently needs a rethink
As a country, I think we need to get back to a clear and funded program for infrastructure that is agreed upon by all relevant...
Vocational education – a tortured path
An in-depth look at the industry training, where it has been, how it got changed, and where it might go – by Jeremy Sole. With...
Tougher government scrutiny for infrastructure
The new Government needs to ensure it doesn’t repeat the costly infrastructure decisions of the previous one, warns Peter Dunne. It is a time-honoured ploy...
A legal perspective for 2023/24
Even with lockdowns a distant memory and a declaration that life was back to normal in 2022, 2023 has nonetheless still had a “crisis feel”...
Let’s remember people build New Zealand
Alan Pollard, Chief Executive, CCNZ, reflects on the past year in the civil construction industry, and forecasts what is needed for positive change in the...
Cost of uncertainty for civil construction
Alan Pollard, Chief Executive, Civil Contractors New Zealand, explains why infrastructure investment is no longer a choice if we are to remain globally competitive. I...
Behind the party leader’s clash
By Peter Dunne, September 28, 2023. Chris Hipkins demonstrated enthusiasm borne of desperation in the second leaders’ debate this week [televised on the evening of...
Stepping up for mental health
By Alan Titchall, Editorial Manager, Contrafed. As a guest at the inaugural Hirepool Clash for Construction charity boxing event held in Auckland (to raise funds...