Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) stories
The Thompson Engineering drainlayer will now represent the region at the national finals after edging 15 experienced rivals and a novice field.
Projects at Wellington Airport and Seaview Wharf were recognised for keeping flights and fuel deliveries moving during complex live-site construction.
Auckland's $1.6 billion wastewater tunnel has been recognised for cutting overflows and boosting resilience, as contractors were honoured nationwide.
With more than 600 delegates expected, the event will put transport, procurement and pipeline concerns in front of election-year politicians.
Confidence in New Zealand’s civil construction sector has slumped, with only 16 percent of firms expecting a positive outlook amid fewer projects.
Only 16 percent now have a positive outlook, as a lack of work and uncertainty threaten jobs across New Zealand's civil construction sector.
Confidence in New Zealand's civil construction sector has fallen sharply despite a USD $207 billion infrastructure pipeline and growing tech adoption.
Work-based apprenticeships will shift away from Te Pūkenga next year, with industry groups saying the move should better match training to jobs.
Small firms could be exempted from some health and safety rules as the Government shifts WorkSafe towards critical risk and lower compliance costs.
Shared support from major parties at the New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit has raised hopes for a steadier project pipeline.
Ratepayers could face continued delays and higher costs unless Wellington’s water managers stop blaming others and fix governance failures, Civil Contractors New Zealand says.
Blame on builders could distract from governance reforms as Wellington’s water networks face persistent failures, mounting costs and service risks.
The civil construction sector warns a planned vocational overhaul could worsen skills shortages unless industry training and standards stay intact.
The 2024 Construction Industry Survey reveals that New Zealand's civil construction sector faces declining confidence, with 64% citing a severe lack of work.
A risk-based shift could reduce unnecessary cones and speed limits, but industry leaders say safety, not speed, is driving the transition.
Civil contractors warn the slow pipeline could force more job cuts unless immediate work is brought forward to keep firms afloat.
Poorly planned cone layouts can create new hazards for pedestrians, drivers and residents, undermining the aim of safer roadworks.
Only 7 percent of respondents trust the country's infrastructure to withstand extreme weather, as spending and project certainty falter.
Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.
With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.
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