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Registrations open for premier civil contracting event

Registrations for New Zealand’s civil contracting event of the year opened this week, and conference hosts Civil Contractors NZ are promising an exciting programme packed full of expert speakers, masterclasses and networking opportunities. More than 600 people are expected to attend The Contractors Conference 2021 in Wellington on 29-30 July to

Conditions of contract standard needs repair work

A scoping report commissioned by the NZ Construction Industry Council (NZCIC) has recommended a revision of Standards NZ Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering construction (NZS 3910:2013) to ensure it is fit for purpose and widely accepted. CCNZ is a member of NZCIC and will play a key role in the review process.

New data standard an asset for civil infrastructure managers

Asset managers, service providers and other organisations in the land transport sector will soon be speaking the same language thanks to the Asset Management Data Standard (AMDS) project. Civil Contractors NZ is supportive of a common standard and is collaborating with Waka Kotahi to connect them with industry.

What do Privacy Act changes mean for company policy?

Recent changes to privacy legislation have implications for contractors, who often collect and store people’s personal information through a variety of avenues, including on site sign-in registers. We did some digging into what the updated Act means for civil construction businesses.

New housing infrastructure fund requires long-term thinking

New Zealand’s national civil construction industry association has welcomed the Government’s $3.8b Housing Acceleration Fund, but called for long-term thinking so infrastructure constructed through the fund can be well maintained in addition to well constructed.

Champion operator wins second national title

Troy Calteaux of Otago was named the winner of the 2021 Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition at an awards dinner on Saturday night, following two days of intense competition against 11 regional champion excavator operators.

NZ’s top digger drivers prepare for heavy metal showdown in Feilding

Have you ever seen heavy machinery used to crack open a beer, pour a cup of tea or slam dunk a basketball? Many of these crowd-pleasing challenges will be on show in Feilding later this week when New Zealand’s best excavator operators compete for the national title...

Environmental Guide an important tool for civil construction industry

The Civil Contractors New Zealand Environmental Guide is now available for download and pre-order. Designed to clearly outline the environmental requirements behind civil construction work under New Zealand law, the guide is an at-a-glance resource with practical information to help contractors meet their environmental responsibilities.

Industry legend recognised in top award for young leaders

An industry legend’s legacy will be memorialised in the civil construction industry’s peak award for emerging talent, with the 'Dr Dave Memorial Trophy' created to recognise the work of Dr David Hutchison, Chief Engineer for Downer for many years.

Champion Otago excavator operator wins third title

Troy Calteaux of Andrew Haulage 2011 Ltd faced off against some of the Otago region’s top excavator operators to take his third regional title in the CCNZ CablePrice Otago Regional Excavator Operator Competition on 23 January at the Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel.

Draft submission on creation of the CIWDC

The Waihanga Ara Rau Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council will be created by an Order in Council. Submissions on the draft Order are currently open, and CCNZ has written a draft submission commenting that without major amendments the Order will not create an organisation that is fit for purpose.

CCNZ Life Member Brian Harris passes on

CCNZ Life Member Brian Harris passed away in Auckland on 8 January at 90 years of age. A long-time supporter of CCNZ’s predecessor the Contractors’ Federation, Brian Harris held the role of Auckland Branch Secretary for 33 years from 1964-1997, also attending 30 national conferences in a row.

CCNZ Life Member Valerie Davidson passes on

CCNZ Life Member Valerie Davidson passed away in Invercargill at 84 years of age.

CCNZ supports review of NZS 3910

The construction sector has taken the first formal steps towards a comprehensive review of the standard contract, NZS 3910:2013 Conditions of Contract for Building and Civil Engineering Construction (NZS 3910) which is the underlying model contract for at least 75 per cent of non-residential construction contracts in New Zealand.

Veteran operator wins Nelson Marlborough excavator competition

Veteran excavator operator Leslie Smith ('Smithy') of Nelson’s Edridge Contracting won the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice Nelson Marlborough Regional Excavator Operator Competition on 21 November and will represent the region at nationals in March.

Crowley Excavators take out the 2020 CCNZ BOP CablePrice Excavator Competition

Congratulations Craig Crowley on being the BOP Regional Champ

2020 CCNZ Southland Branch award winners named

CCNZ congratulates the winners of the CCNZ Southland Branch 5th Annual Construction Awards held on Friday 30 October 2020 at Bill Richardson Museum in Invercargill, which were attended by more than 230 people.

Enter the Auckland Branch CCNZ Excellence Awards

Auckland Branch CCNZ Excellence Awards showcase the best of the best of the civil construction industry in the Auckland Region. The 2020 and 2021 awards have been combined into one event with entries open NOW, closing Friday 14th May 2021. The awards will be presented at a Gala dinner on Saturday 19 June 2021.

Top infrastructure projects up for 2021 awards

Entries are open for the annual Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards, which have been presented for outstanding contributions to New Zealand’s civil construction industry since 1978.

Construction contracts after COVID-19

Contractors should be aware that contracts signed since February 2020 are likely to be interpreted differently than those signed before that time. In particular, clause 10.3.1(f) (of a standard NZS 3910 contract) in terms of unforeseeable events may not be able to be relied on, as it could be argued that further lockdowns are now foreseeable.