Farewelling John Dawson, Founding Director of BCA

Founding Director of the Bitumen Contractors Association John Dawson passed away on 11 December 2021, aged 91 years of age.

Who foots the bill if COVID-19 impacts your project?

We may have moved away from major national or regional COVID-19 lockdowns, but that doesn’t mean we are home free when it comes to avoiding the pandemic’s impact on civil construction projects. There's still potential for COVID-19 cases to force mandatory site shutdowns and we still face challenges when key team members are required to isolate.

CCNZ members grant Executive Council decision-making powers on Margan House

CCNZ members resolved to grant the Executive Council decision-making powers on the national office premises, Margan House.

Q&A: The Government’s new Vaccination Assessment Tool and what it means for deciding on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for staff

The Government is passing legislation under urgency this week that will - among other things - enable the creation of a new Government tool for businesses known as the Vaccination Assessment Tool. To support members in understanding the new tool, we have developed this Q&A drawing on what we understand so far and updates provided by Business NZ.

Best of Hawke’s Bay East Coast civil construction celebrated

Black ties, big personalities and community-changing projects were in the spotlight at Friday night’s Civil Contractors New Zealand Hawke’s Bay East Coast Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards.

Infrastructure Skills Centre launches first Manawatū course

The Infrastructure Skills Centre is coming to Manawatū in November to give local people from across the region the skills they need to start a successful career in infrastructure construction - and a job when they finish their training.

CCNZ backs review of standard conditions of contract used in infrastructure

Civil Contractors New Zealand has taken a lead role in launching a project to Review “NZS 3910 Conditions of contract for building and civil engineering construction”, committing $65,000 over two years to fund the civil construction industry’s share of the review costs.

CCNZ submission: Managing our Wetlands discussion paper

CCNZ put forward a submission on the Ministry for the Environment Managing our Wetlands discussion paper, supporting the proposals to change the definition of a 'natural wetland', better enable wetland maintenance and restoration and establish new consenting pathways for quarrying, landfill, cleanfill, managed fill, mining and urban development.

Civil Contractors: Work on NZ’s water networks must continue

New Zealand’s national association for civil contractors has called for physical work on New Zealand’s water networks to continue smoothly and not be undermined by the creation of four new water entities to manage the country’s freshwater, stormwater and wastewater.

Taranaki local digs deep for competition win

Taranaki’s champion excavator operator was crowned at a dramatic regional contest on Sunday, as Shaun Curtis from I&D George Contracting saw off stiff opposition to take first place at the CCNZ CablePrice Taranaki Excavator Operator Competition.

Gareth Butcher crowned top Canterbury Westland excavator operator

It was second time lucky for the winner of the 2021 CCNZ CablePrice Canterbury Westland Excavator Operator Competition. Gareth Butcher – a Christchurch local – took top honour at this year’s regional championships.

National Infrastructure Strategy ‘long overdue’

Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Peter Silcock welcomed the Draft New Zealand Infrastructure Strategy, saying it provided vital vision and direction for the country’s infrastructure networks, framing challenges and solutions in a way that was ‘long overdue’.

EPIC Photo Competition - People's Choice Awards open

Contractors have sent in hundreds of amazing photos. Vote now for your favourite and be in to win great prizes, including a RYZE Tello drone, a Z Energy gift card and die-cast models from TransDiesel

Q&A: vaccine availability for essential workers, vaccine information requirements for employers

Maintenance and investment key for National Land Transport Programme

New Zealand’s civil contractors have welcomed record central and local Government investment in transport but say it will not be enough to catch up with the effects of years of deferred road maintenance.

Alert Level 4 construction contract advice

A number of members have sought guidance on how to address the present Alert Level 4 lockdown under their contracts. CCNZ has checked with Dentons Kensington Swan and set out some guidelines.

CCNZ awards life membership to Brian Warren

CCNZ awarded life membership to Past President Brian Warren at the CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards on 30 July 2021, recognising an outstanding career of more than 40 years, and an incredible determination for improving the industry.

Nelson and Marlborough’s best in civil construction revealed

A cycle track built in extreme conditions, a land reclamation project with exceptional environmental controls, and a talented young operations manager were among the outstanding civil construction projects celebrated at the Civil Contractors NZ Nelson Marlborough Awards Dinner on Friday.

Immigration changes needed for vital infrastructure projects

The construction sector is urging the Government to ease immigration criteria so struggling companies can recruit overseas workers for key vacancies to complete vital New Zealand infrastructure projects.

Initial Civil Workforce Forum workshop explores entry points to industry

CCNZ held its first Civil Workforce Forum workshop on 28 July at the Basin Reserve. The event was attended by 50 people, who explored the entry points to the civil and infrastructure construction workforce and shared information on upcoming initiatives and changes in infrastructure workforce development.