The right steps for economic recovery
For the past 18 months or so, the civil construction sector (like other parts of the New Zealand construction industry) has experienced a sharp decline...
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Supporting clients to understand the industry
The CCNZ team, supported by our Executive Council, continues to monitor civil construction work, or lack of it, across the country. By Alan Pollard, CEO,...
Infrastructure investment may exceed expectations
Alan Pollard, Chief Executive, CCNZ. You’ve heard it before, and you’ll hear it again – the most critical issue facing contractors remains the need for...
Resolving years of change in vocational education
The vocational education system has been the subject of substantial change and uncertainty over the past few years, as successive governments impose their own philosophical...
Welcome to 2025
Alan Pollard, CEO, Civil Contractors Association. By now, most people will have returned to work and will be planning for the year ahead. I hope...
The truth behind construction costs
Alan Pollard, CCNZ Chief Executive. I recently visited Italy as part of a European holiday. If you have visited Italy you will be well aware...
Stronger together – the value of membership
Alan Pollard, Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive. I have frequently written of late of the major challenges that the civil sector is facing, primarily...
Infrastructure construction needs urgency
Civil Contractors New Zealand welcomes the clarity of the government’s future infrastructure funding plans provided by Budget 2024, but warns projects and work programmes need...
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...
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...