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...
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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...
Where are we at with the water reform programme?
By Alan Pollard , CCNZ chief executive. I have focussed several of my articles on the government’s reform programme, and the reform of our drinking, waste...
Informing reforms with practical know-how
Photo: Poppi Tucker-Low of Russell Roads was the Epic Four (CCNZ Contractor Photo Competition) round runner-up with a photo of senior team member Johnny Bristol...
Skills shortage needs urgent action on multiple fronts
Photo: Otago’s Troy Calteaux took out the 2023 Civil Contractors NZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition. The Milton local and Andrew Haulage 2011 employee is the...
Responding in times of crisis
Photo: Gisborne clean-up – Phil-Yeo. By Alan Pollard, CCNZ chief executive. As I write this column, cyclone Gabrielle has wreaked havoc in Northland, Auckland, Coromandel,...
Taking the pulse of the industry
By Alan Pollard, CCNZ chief executive Civil Contractors NZ released the annual Construction Industry Survey in August. This annual research is a partnership with Teletrac...
Retention – supporting staff to stay with your business
By Alan Pollard, CCNZ CEO, and Ralph Suckling, RobLawMax. We hear frequent stories of staff poaching, sometimes by non-members, and this is despite the member...
Time for bold action to get the skills we need
By Alan Pollard, chief executive, Civil Contractors NZ. Having access to a skilled and reliable workforce remains the most critical issue facing the civil construction...
Infrastructure challenges must be addressed
By Alan Pollard, Chief Executive, Civil Contractors NZ The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission released its 30-year infrastructure strategy last month. It is sobering reading. The...