Matatoke Viaduct upgrade
Here’s a recent clip of the work TBS Farnsworth is currently undertaking for KiwiRail on the Matatoke Viaduct, a 107 year old rail bridge near...
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Baypark to Bayfair (B2B) link upgrade begins
The first stage of the $102 million Baypark to Bayfair (B2B) Link Upgrade in Tauranga started before Christmas. The Transport Agency’s Bay of Plenty highways manager,...
High-end inverter enhanced
Projecta has enhanced its top-of-the-range IP2000, 2000W ‘Intelli-Wave’ pure sine wave inverter, to incorporate a number of innovative new features, ensuring safe and seamless operation...
Industry and the broader economy
by Dr Ganesh Nana, Chief Economist, Business and Economist Research (BERL) CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY continues to fuel activity across the economy. Further, with the dairy sector...
Commemorating 60 years – The Rimutaka Rail Tunnel
Its 60 years since the Rimutaka Rail Tunnel opened. Due to its solid construction it has required minimal maintenance over its life and is set...
On the job front: a recruitment perspective
by Jason Walker, Managing Director of Hays New Zealand Recruitment activity in New Zealand’s civil contracting industry certainly experienced a monumental shift in focus in...
All about relationships- CCNZ’s contracting industry assessment
Civil Contractors New Zealand chief executive Peter Silcock reviews the challenges and wins of the past year and the changes the industry faces during 2016....
Design-Construct – a consultant’s view
by Stuart Tucker General Manager of Civil Infrastructure at Beca Stuart Tucker explains a clear trend showing increased demand in the infrastructure construction sector for...
Engineers as trusted advisors: An ACENZ perspective
Kieran Shaw, Chief Executive, Association Representing Consulting & Engineering (ACENZ) In an increasingly risk-averse country, engineers can create and lead a wave of innovation, and...
A new road stabilising enzyme from Firmament NZ
FirmaMent is an organic road stabilising enzyme distributed by FirmaMent NZ, which creates a dense road base resistant to water, weathering, erosion and wear. The...