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Window & Glass Association NZ 2022 Gala Awards
The Window & Glass Association New Zealand Gala Awards dinner took place on Friday, 1 July in Christchurch.
Recreation & Wellness Centre
We were fortunate to catch up with Steve Ritchie, a Project Director for Hawkins in Auckland, to hear a little about his journey in the industry and a major project Hawkins is currently working on.
Virgin Concrete - a family operation
Dick Fisher didn’t know a thing about concrete when he saw an opportunity to start a ready-mix concrete operation called Virgin Concrete in Kamo, just north of Whangarei, in late 2008.
From biochemistry to tiling
When Kelly Shibata of Ambience Tiling was studying pharmacy and biochemistry in her native Brazil, she would never have imagined she would be leading a team of Tilers in the South Island of New Zealand.
What you can expect 2023 and beyond
An update on BCITO's transition into Te Pūkenga and what you can expect in 2023
Tiling done wright
When looking for a full-time job following high school, BCITO-qualified tiler Hayden Wright ended up in the trade “out of convenience”.
Picking up the tools, and putting down the bat
Before embarking on his building career, Ryan Duffy played cricket professionally for the Otago Volts for four years and while he would dabble in construction during the off-season, Ryan's passion was the game.
NAWIC finalists celebrated, winners announced
NAWIC held a fantastic Excellence Awards event on Friday 1 July 2022 in Wellington at Te Papa where all finalists were celebrated and winners announced.
A welcome challenge
In just a few days, 16 BCITO construction apprentices from around Aotearoa will embark on a 16-day Outward Bound journey in the Marlborough Sounds.
Painting, one playhouse at a time
When searching for a change of pace after three years as a butcher, BCITO-qualified painter and decorator Tui Ruatita traded the carving knives for paintbrushes and hasn’t looked back since.
