Heavy Haulage: In praise of industry members
by JONATHAN BHANA-THOMSON, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, HEAVY HAULAGE ASSOCIATION I AM IN CONSTANT awe of those industry members who dedicate their time and effort towards benefiting...
Category : Contractor
Realising dreams
Inspired by the movie The Bucket List, the Race4Life Wish List Service provides thrills and fulfils dreams for those with a terminal illness. Hick Bros...
Robot assists Christchurch rebuild
CONTRACTORS REPAIRING EARTHQUAKE-HIT Christchurch are using a hydro-demolition robot in a project to rebuild part of the city’s wastewater system. The Aqua Cutter from Aquajet...
Next year’s highway programme and beyond – where to from here?
By Tommy Parker After robust discussions in recent weeks, we now have a pretty clear view of what our programme of works is going to...
Concrete roading – internationally proven
Rob Gaimster of the CCANZ and NZRMCA puts forward a case for concrete roading as the country spends billions of dollars over the next decade...
Smart trench protection
Wellington-based Real Steel, supplier of advanced high strength Swedish Steel, has launched an innovative new line of trench shields under a new brand ‘Foxbox –...
RoNS – a lesson in remedial work
Our second feature on the Roads of National Significance looks at the completed Tauranga Eastern Link and the protracted settlement over local network rehabilitation, which...
A Virtual Tour: MIMICO’s Matamata Factory
MIMICO has created a video clip that takes you on a virtual guided tour of the company’s Matamata site. The site includes a modern 1100...
The original seven RoNS for dummies
ALAN TITCHALL looks at the origins of the ‘Roads of National Significance’ (RoNS) in part one of a three-part article series that will also cover...
Realigning the Manawatu River
Diverting the flow of a major river to stop erosion is no easy task. RICHARD SILCOCK takes a look at an ambitious project that is...