NZTA’s cultural change ( embracing NOCs)
Jack Hansby, NZTA’s principal procurement manager, says that two and a half years down the track the programme is on target. “And the credit goes...
Category : Contractor
Local authorities teaming up with NZTA – how is the NOC model impacting local government?
The NZTA’s new NOC model has affected contract work from contractors’ other main source of work – local governments which, around the country, are...
Network Outcomes Contracts – an industry game changer
The Transport Agency’s new Network Outcomes Contracts (NOCs) model represents a paradigm shift in the way our highway network is maintained, and it has changed...
Kensington Swan: The legal perspective on construction sector in 2016
Solicitor Sam McCutcheon and Associate Arie Moore of Kensington Swan’s construction team reflect on legal developments AS WE ENTER 2016 it is worthwhile reflecting on...
A new civil trades qualification
Late in 2015 the Civil Trades certification programme was launched with the first 14 civil infrastructure workers becoming industry qualified tradespeople. THE NEWLY CERTIFIED group...
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...
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
It’s 60 years since the Rimutaka Rail Tunnel opened. Due to its solid construction it has required minimal maintenance over its life and is set...