Leadership in construction

Fletcher Building recognises the huge transformation opportunity we have in partnering and in connecting up with the low carbon concrete supply chain - if we can do it here we can do it anywhere.

In this Lunch and Learn session, Firth shares how it is leading the way in low carbon concrete production in New Zealand.

PipeWorks is a specialist contractor with the capability and resources to upgrade industrial and utility pipelines using state-of-the-art technology.

PipeWorks stays at the cutting-edge of industry developments, by employing US-based experts as consultants and undertaking specialist training in the US.

This case study focusses on an innovative procurement process promoting community objectives, including the use of local companies and training opportunities for the local workforce.

The Whangarei District Council appointed Canam as the construction partner prior to selecting a site to ensure that design and construction considerations were factored into site selection, and that the procurement process included weighting – to make sure that community objectives were a key factor.

Beacon case studies showcase examples of good practice and innovation in the construction sector.

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We can do some amazing things with our new digital engineering tools – but how can we measure their value?

We’ve made a huge investment into digital engineering at Fletcher Construction, and it’s really starting to pay off for our people and our customers. But it’s not always easy to communicate the value of our digital tools. To help get to the bottom of this, we hosted a discussion on digital engineering at our Penrose HQ. Beca’s Glenn Jowett, Auckland Airport’s Karl Fitzpatrick and our very own Matt Findlay talked about how we can measure the value of digital engineering from a client, consultant and contractor perspective. The discussion was held in conjunction with our friends at AUT, and facilitated by the Head of Huri Te Ao/The School of Future Environments, Charles Walker.  

The panel shared some great insights, and there were some excellent questions from the audience too. 

The successful delivery of the Waikato50 project demonstrates how the principles of trust, collaboration, and partnering can be leveraged to achieve exceptional outcomes. Here are some of the digital tools used to facilitate collaboration and to share information which helped to ensure design and construction delivery efficiency.

We're changing for a changing world. Learn about Fletcher Construction's digital transformation journey as we continue to adopt powerful digital tools, such as PowerApps, Procore, Snowflake and Pegasus and Power BI.

The Accord Piritahi case study focuses on reducing construction waste by saving and relocating homes.

Construction is the biggest contributor to landfill waste in New Zealand. Auckland alone produces at least 568,935 tonnes of construction and demolition waste a year. Piritahi's House Removal Programme is focused on reducing these statistics by removing homes in the most environmentally responsible and cost-effective way possible, by saving and relocating homes.

Piritahi is an alliance responsible for the delivery of the Auckland Civils Alliance Programme (ACAP), involving large scale infrastructure works and land remediation for new housing developments currently underway in Tāmaki Makaurau. Leading this work is Kāinga Ora: Homes and Communities, the partner and sole client of Piritahi. Throughout the life of the ACAP, there are approximately 7,000 state houses that require removal from large scale project areas. On top of this, Kāinga Ora is upgrading and removing thousands more homes as part of its national public housing programme.

Beacon case studies showcase examples of good practice and innovation in the construction sector.

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What's life at Fletcher Construction before and after Procore? Learn about the benefits of using Procore in this launch video.

This Lunch and Learn session provides an update on what has happened around the business on digital transformation, including a discussion on Procore and how it fits in the evolution of our digital journey.

The Accord City Rail Link case study focuses on embracing diversity and inclusion and supporting better employment outcomes for Māori and Pasifika in the construction sector.

City Rail Link (CRL) is New Zealand's largest ever transport infrastructure project, with an investment of $4.4billion to build a 3.45km underground rail link below Auckland's city centre – expected to be completed in 2024.

As part of its broader social outcomes strategy, City Rail Link Limited (CRL Ltd) decided to build more than just the rail link by developing its Progressive Employment Programme in 2019. The programme shares many of the goals set out in the Accord – including making people feel valued, which sits at the heart of the programme. It focusses on creating career and employment opportunities, embracing diversity and inclusion and supporting better outcomes for Māori and Pasifika.

CRL Ltd's approach recognises and rewards effort and successes in the workplace, and reinforces health, safety and mental wellbeing as key priorities for young people.

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Life has become easier and safer all of our contractors, thanks to the creation of an online prequalification portal.

Until recently, contractors wanting to work with Fletcher Construction had to prepare and submit paper forms as part of the prequalification process. Each new time they wanted to work with us, they had to provide that same information all over again. The new prequalification portal, called Mahi Tahi, means they now only have to apply once. They’re then become part of a central database that’s available to anyone in the business looking for an approved contractor.

As well as saving time, there is a significant safety element to Mahi Tahi. As part of the pre-qualification process, we are able to make sure contractors understand our safety requirements. Higgins GM Brian Kirtlan says it’s about keeping everyone on site safe – staff and contractors. “This new pre-qualification system is part of our broader safety re-set which is about us all working together to keep ourselves safe.”

Smarter ideas: Meet our Engineering Services team providing access to in-house services and support towards the technical disciplines required to ensure safety, quality and efficiency on our projects and tenders.

The first Accord Beacon Project focuses on reducing carbon production in infrastructure construction.

New Zealand's largest water and wastewater company Watercare is working with its construction partners to build better infrastructure using their innovative 'Enterprise Model'. The model has a combined focus on reducing carbon emissions and construction costs whilst also improving health and safety and wellbeing. This Beacon Project examines how the model has been designed to focus all parties on meeting these objectives.

Beacon case studies showcase examples of good practice and innovation in the construction sector.

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The Accord Fonterra case study focuses on improving health and safety outcomes at construction sites.

Following two construction site fatalities in 2009, Fonterra wanted to understand how it could avoid future incidents. The dairy co-operative decided to fundamentally change the culture at its worksites – over the following ten years Fonterra developed a robust, yet innovative, approach to site culture, worker welfare and project efficiency. These changes not only made Fonterra’s employees and contractors safer and healthier, but also made its projects more successful.

Beacon case studies showcase examples of good practice and innovation in the construction sector.

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