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Webinar recording: Artificial intelligence in construction

CCNZ hosted a webinar on artificial intelligence in construction on 16 July. In the webinar, CCNZ Technical Manager Michelle Farrell presented a panel of local experts for an introduction to this technology , providing advice on how to get started, and an open Q+A session.

Road cone obsession distracts from better safety outcomes

Civil Contractors New Zealand Chief Executive Alan Pollard said a growing national obsession with road cones was an unhealthy distraction from the need to keep workers and road users safe on and around road work sites.

CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards - 2024 finalists announced

The finalists for the 2024 Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards have been announced, with awards to be presented on the big stage during the Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards Dinner at Southland's Bill Richardson Transport Museum on 16 August as part of CCNZ National Conference.

Finalists announced for CCNZ Connexis Civil Training and Development Awards 2024

The 2024 finalists for the CCNZ Connexis Civil Training and Development Awards have been announced, with companies awarded across three categories for their training and development efforts.

Z People Awards 2024 - Finalists announced

Finalists have been announced for the 2024 CCNZ Z People Awards, which recognise emerging leaders in the civil construction industry as well as those who have shown outstanding commitment to personal development.

Notice of CCNZ Annual General Meeting 2024

The CCNZ 2024 Annual General Meeting will be held as part of the CCNZ Conference at the ILT Stadium (Legends Lounge), Surrey Park Road, Glengarry, Invercargill on Friday 16 August 2024 from 3.30pm to 5.00pm. CCNZ contractor members can make nominations for CCNZ Executive Council up to 19 July 2024.

Knights in shining excavators: companies join forces to create new home for Nelson’s only capuchins

A troop of cheeky capuchin monkeys is set to enjoy a larger, more natural environment at Nelson’s Natureland Zoo after local civil construction companies banded together to donate their time, machinery and materials to build them a new enclosure.

Budget clarity welcome, infrastructure construction needs urgency

Civil Contractors New Zealand welcomes the clarity of the government’s future infrastructure investment plans provided by Budget 2024 but warns projects and work programmes may be too far in the future, and immediate stimulus is needed to sustain the industry.

Otago contractors pack out Dunedin Town hall for awards

Contractors and industry supporters packed out the Dunedin Town Hall for the CCNZ Otago Branch Hynds Construction Awards 2024, with more than 350 people attending the event to witness awards for the region's top people and projects.

Construction Industry Survey open for entries

The Construction Industry Survey 2024 is open! Complete the survey and let us know your perspective, so we can share it with decision makers and the world!

Media release: Changes to civil construction immigration short-sighted

Recently announced immigration changes are short-sighted, risk undermining the New Zealand’s ability to deliver on its infrastructure work programme and will inevitably increase the cost of delivering transport and water infrastructure.

Fourth title makes history for Otago legend at national excavator competition

Otago’s Troy Calteaux has emerged as New Zealand’s ultimate digger driver at the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition, demonstrating his expertise to defend his title against 12 of the country’s top operators.

Big dig energy coming to Feilding as excavator operators vie for national title

New Zealand’s top excavator operators will be bringing big dig energy to Feilding at the end of this week when they roll their 13-tonne machines onto Manfeild Park for the Civil Contractors New Zealand CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition. This year’s event marks the 30th anniversary of the heavy metal showdown.

Land transport policy needs long-term stability

Civil Contractors New Zealand welcomes an increased focus on maintenance and renewals in the draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport 2024-34, but warns against the long-term dangers of an increasingly politicised work programme.

Meet our excavator champions

Twelve regional champions will compete in the CCNZ CablePrice National Excavator Operator Competition from 15-16 March at Central Districts Field Days in Feilding. Meet our contenders for the national title.

Big win for Bronson Jones as he takes Wellington excavator operator title

Bronson Jones of Bryce O'Sullivan Contracting took home the CCNZ CablePrice Wellington Regional Excavator Operator Competition title, also winning the 24th Tudor Distributors Barrel Filling Competition alongside his teammates Jono Smaha and Ryan Clarke.

Looking back at Cyclone Gabrielle, one year on

CCNZ Central Regional Manager Grant Radovanovich shares his personal reflections, one year on from Cyclone Gabrielle.

Pssst – what do they mean by a risk based approach for temporary traffic management?

CCNZ Technical Manager Michelle Farrell covers off the change in approach, following an informal 'risk inspection' on a recent visit to a live TTM site.

NZ’s civil contractors welcome incoming government

New Zealand’s civil contractors welcome the formation of New Zealand’s next government and congratulate the incoming Ministers across the three coalition partners.

Bridging the way to excellence: Connecting communities leads to Hynds Supreme Award win at the CCNZ Auckland Hynds Construction Awards

It was an evening filled with storytelling and celebration across the Auckland civil construction industry, especially for McConnell Dowell Constructors who secured the win for the CCNZ Auckland Hynds Construction Supreme Award at the CCNZ Auckland Hynds Construction Awards 2023 Gala Dinner.