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The Arches in Mission Bay
When you ask someone what they know about the construction industry, most people will come back with comments about residential homes being built.
Finalists transforming New Zealand's construction industry
It is another record year of 190 entries, resulting in 53 finalists for the annual NAWIC Excellence Awards, sponsored by Naylor Love.
Best in the business
It was fantastic to celebrate the Concrete Apprentice of the Year at a small presentation in Wellington on 24 March.
A family affair
For Kevin Caird, owner-operator of 3Genbuilders Ltd in Taupo, construction has played a massive part in his life for over 40 years.
Silver Trowel Award 2022
Registration is open for the Silver Trowel Award 2022 - Firth Brick & Block Laying Apprentice of the Year.
Install insulation micro-credential
A Waikato-based PinkFit® Insulation Installer has become the first New Zealander to achieve BCITO’s Install Insulation micro-credential.
BCITO supports apprenticeship boost extension
Director of BCITO, Jason Hungerford, says that Apprenticeship Boost is essential for training the skilled pipeline of workers needed in the building and construction industry.
Inspiring diversity in the Bay of Plenty
Heremaia Murray is committed to training apprentices of all ethnicities and dedicating resources to supporting diversity in the trades.
Taking on the trades later in life
BCITO Painting & Decorating apprentice Mike Proudfoot encourages anyone who is considering a career switch later in life to take the plunge.
Striving for diversity in the trades
Josh Fraser, a Pacific builder working in Auckland is a strong advocate for encouraging more Māori and Pasifika peoples to consider a career in the trades.