September 2009

September_100.jpgCelebrating 40 years of success

What started out as a ‘one man band’ 40 years ago has grown to become one of the largest, privately-owned contracting companies in the country.


Wanganui_s.jpgStrength, grace and economy

It’s the first bridge of its type built in New Zealand, and it saved a bundle of dollars on a conventional structure.


Taupo_s.jpgTaking the traffic out of Taupo

Fulton Hogan adopts a three-zone approach to building a 16 kilometre State Highway 1 bypass of the lakeside holiday resort, which will feature an unusual bridge and flyover.


Ohope_s.jpgCliff top challenge

The Ohope Escarpment Drainage project was a small but technically challenging project that required an innovative and collaborative approach to solve a long-standing problem of slope stability.


NZCF_s.jpgThar she blows

This year’s Contractors’ Federation conference, held in Paihia in the Bay of Islands, managed to get the perfect combination of good quality speakers, excellent food and plenty of wine.


Shell_s.jpgShell People Awards

Each year the Shell People Awards recognise the outstanding training achievements of individuals within the civil construction industry.


Award_s.jpgWinning style

This year's NZCF/Hirepool Construction Award winning projects demonstrate the confidence and pride contractors have in their projects.


Abernethy_square.jpgWeighing up the procurement process

Councils should consider their procurement practices and ensure they have processes that are robust, transparent and provide real value for money while maintaining integrity through the tender process.


Jeremy_Sole.jpgHealth and safety certification chaos

There is a plethora of mismatched health and safety delivery and management systems and qualifications in the New Zealand construction industry.


412_s.jpgThe International Harvester 412

A direct descendant of the International Harvester model E200 elevating scraper, the International 412 was a considerably refined offspring.