Taking a moment to enjoy the good stuff
Photo: The 2023 CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards recognised top civil construction projects and maintenance initiatives from across the country (and the people and teams...
Category : Contractor
Looking for a $3.5b programme partner
Photo: Watercare general manager asset renewals and upgrades Suzanne Lucas. Auckland Council’s Watercare is searching for contractors to partner with on the first half of...
What the polling entrails tell us
By Peter Dunne, political observer Seasoned politicians and political observers follow the opinion poll ratings of the various parties in a way others might consider...
Finding out what matters in an election year
Photo: Night shift installation of tactile warning pavers at Springs Rd bridge splitter island in Christchurch. Works by Artisan Paving NZ and photo by Ezra...
Birth of a legend, the early Caterpillar D8
A true classic tractor in every sense of the word, the Caterpillar D8 has been around in various forms since 1935. This month we will...
Key trends from recent CCA case law
By Stuart Robertson (Partner), Caitlin Hogan (Solicitor) and Rusi Jagose (Law Graduate) in Dentons Kensington Swan’s Major Projects and Construction team. The Construction Contracts Act...
Potholes and funding issues
The National Party’s proposal to establish a ‘Pothole Repair Fund’ is a useful clarification of priorities and funding to replace pavements degraded by underinvestment, but...
Thinking differently about immigration
By Alan Pollard, Chief Executive, Civil Contractors New Zealand. Access to a skilled labour force remains highly constrained for the civil construction industry. Even before...
Adherence to bridge restrictions the key to maintain access
By Jonathan Bhana-Thomson, CEO, Heavy Haulage Association (July 2023). Unlike 50MAX and HPMV permits for freight, the Overweight Permits issued for transporting large indivisible loads...
Schield C-35 Bantam excavator
Wanting a cheap and versatile cable-operated excavator capable of performing multiple tasks including backhoe, face shovel, dragline, crane or clamshell? Look no further than the...