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Scafit changed its business model and approach, to focus on staff wellbeing and development with excellent results for the staff, the business, and the wider community.
Scafit changed its business model and approach, to focus on staff wellbeing and development with excellent results for the staff, the business, and the wider community.
A few years ago, the owners of Scafit, a medium-sized scaffolding business operating in Palmerston North and Whanganui, had to take an unexpected month off. When they came back, they found their business was on the brink of collapse. A mixture of poor management, staffing retention issues and bad advice had nearly brought the company to its knees during the owners' absence.
This was a major turning point for Scafit, as the owners realised they had to change the way the company worked. They decided they needed to work on creating a business focussed on developing a high-performing, well-trained, loyal and happy team that could contribute to the growth and longevity of the company.
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In the next 10 years the Government is planning to invest $10 billion in health infrastructure across the Northern Region to support the health needs of a growing and ageing population.
In the next 10 years the Government is planning to invest $10 billion in health infrastructure across the Northern Region to support the health needs of a growing and ageing population. However, there is a critical shortage of project managers with the specialised health knowledge and skills required to help deliver on this investment.
The four Northern Region District Health Boards have partnered with Northern Regional Alliance (NRA) and the University of Auckland to establish a new master’s qualification and training programme. With a mix of classroom learning and on-the job training, the programme will develop specialised project managers who will play a critical role in Aotearoa New Zealand’s future health infrastructure.
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QOROX's innovative 3D printing technology can be adapted to improve productivity in the construction sector.
QOROX's innovative 3D printing technology can be adapted to improve productivity in the construction sector.
It can be difficult for suppliers with new and innovative products to enter the construction market. There are barriers to innovation, such as getting funding and growing to the scale, that’s required to achieve similar costs to traditional methods of construction. Construction is also an industry that is notoriously resistant to change – particularly in moving away from tested methods and adopting new technologies. However, innovation has an important part to play in increasing productivity in the sector.
One innovative supplier, QOROX, has proven how 3D printing technology can be adapted to improve productivity in the construction sector – including building the first hybrid timber and concrete house with 3D printed concrete walls in New Zealand. Key to this achievement is hard work, determination and having clients who are willing to adopt new technologies and work together to create new solutions to challenges in the sector.
Beacon case studies showcase examples of good practice and innovation in the construction sector.
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Legacy CCTV and timelapse systems provided detailed information, but there were challenges.
Legacy CCTV and timelapse systems provided detailed information, but there were challenges. User interfaces and the speed of timelapse video generation did not meet the site team and client requirements. Recognising the need for improved technology for faster access and turnaround, we explored alternative solutions.
Design Community of Practise quickfire presentation: short version of a presentation by principal geotechnical engineer Natasha Jokhan at the NZ Geotechnical Society Symposium on Climate Change.
Design Community of Practise quickfire presentation: short version of a presentation by principal geotechnical engineer Natasha Jokhan at the NZ Geotechnical Society Symposium on Climate Change. Natasha talks about a range of ground improvement options and the embodied carbon associated with those options.
This research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission provides the first comprehensive baseline analysis of New Zealand’s infrastructure workforce.
This research by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission provides the first comprehensive baseline analysis of New Zealand’s infrastructure workforce. It looks at how many people work in the infrastructure sector and what sort of work they’re doing. The research also investigates who is working in infrastructure, looking at factors like age, ethnicity, gender, training, and migration. The findings shed light on who is working in infrastructure and the pathways that they follow into the workforce.
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A November 2023 webinar covering local sustainability updates including presentations from ISC, Auckland Council, Teletrac Navman and FH.
A November 2023 webinar covering local sustainability updates including presentations from ISC, Auckland Council, Teletrac Navman and FH.
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The SCIRT learning library of valuable lessons that have been learnt about the complex challenges of post-disaster recovery operations.
The SCIRT learning library of valuable lessons that have been learnt about the complex challenges of post-disaster recovery operations.
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The seventh Construction Industry Survey - a research partnership between Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) and Teletrac Navman.
The seventh Construction Industry Survey - a research partnership between Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) and Teletrac Navman. Our research helps to build a picture of New Zealand’s civil construction industry and the experiences of those within the industry.
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Digital Engineer Jonathan Kubiak and Surveyor Bayley Smith discuss their work on the Coromandel peninsula using a LIDAR drone to survey road slips following the major weather events of early 2023, inc...
Digital Engineer Jonathan Kubiak and Surveyor Bayley Smith discuss their work on the Coromandel peninsula using a LIDAR drone to survey road slips following the major weather events of early 2023, including Cyclone Gabrielle. This discussion was originally a FC Design Community of Practise quickfire presentation.
Our Auckland International Airport Limited project team introduced smart Bluetooth sensors to measure concrete strength shortly after the pavement has been poured.
Our Auckland International Airport Limited project team introduced smart Bluetooth sensors to measure concrete strength shortly after the pavement has been poured.
Kāinga Ora's Bader Ventura development reduces energy costs and carbon emissions through the Passive House standard.
Kāinga Ora's Bader Ventura development reduces energy costs and carbon emissions through the Passive House standard.
New Zealand's building and construction sector contributes to around 15-20% of New Zealand's overall carbon emissions. It's critical for the construction industry to play a significant part in reducing carbon emissions for the future of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities is tackling this challenge through its Carbon Neutral Housing Programme, including committing to reducing carbon in its residential developments by 2030. One of Kāinga Ora's key carbon reduction projects is its new development, Bader Ventura, located in Māngere, Auckland. It's the state housing provider's first residential development using the Passive House standard.
Beacon case studies showcase examples of good practice and innovation in the construction sector.
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Higgins Taupo branch practises circular economy thinking by creating a valued product out of asphalt/roading waste which would otherwise be sent to landfill.
Higgins Taupo branch practises circular economy thinking by creating a valued product out of asphalt/roading waste which would otherwise be sent to landfill.
Waka Kotahi, HEB Construction and BECA focus on delivering safety outcomes in the quickest possible time using a different procurement strategy.
Waka Kotahi, HEB Construction and BECA focus on delivering safety outcomes in the quickest possible time using a different procurement strategy.
The section of State Highway 2 (SH2) between Waihi and Omokoroa is one of the country’s most dangerous roads, and the SH2 Waihi to Omokoroa (W2O) project sought to deliver much needed safety improvements as quickly as possible, for the benefit of the local community, wider Bay of Plenty, and those passing through.
This procurement strategy focussed on delivering safety outcomes in the quickest possible time within the funding constraints, which required a delivery partner with shared values and an energised approach to delivery.
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Brian Perry Civil introduced Virtual Reality as part of our drive to be smarter in the training and development space.
Brian Perry Civil introduced Virtual Reality as part of our drive to be smarter in the training and development space. VR provides contextualised learning experience and saves time as the training method is completely portable.
At the end of 2021, with the emergence of digital tools into normal day-to-day operations, Brian Perry Civil introduced a standardised approach to using tablets in the field.
At the end of 2021, with the emergence of digital tools into normal day-to-day operations, Brian Perry Civil introduced a standardised approach to using tablets in the field.
Brian Perry Civil uses the VACUWORX vacuum grab excavator attachment in the demolition of the dilapidated taxiway and runway concrete slabs at the Auckland International Airport Limited project.
Brian Perry Civil uses the VACUWORX vacuum grab excavator attachment in the demolition of the dilapidated taxiway and runway concrete slabs at the Auckland International Airport Limited project. The adoption of this innovative tool has made for smarter, cleaner, and more efficient ways of delivering packages of work for one of BPC’s key long-term clients.
This case study details New Plymouth District Council's supply chain leadership approach that focuses on developing long-term supplier partnerships, prioritising safety and protecting the financial he...
This case study details New Plymouth District Council's supply chain leadership approach that focuses on developing long-term supplier partnerships, prioritising safety and protecting the financial health of its contractors.
New Plymouth District Council transitioned from using traditional and transactional procurement processes to a supply chain leadership approach to maintain and improve the quality of New Plymouth's infrastructure – allowing it to deliver projects that prioritise safety and protect the financial health of its contractors.
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