Posts by Richard Kettelwell

Notable changes to NZS3910:2023 for civil and commercial construction contracts

Those involved with civil and commercial construction contracts will see the updated NZS3910:2023 General Conditions of Contract appearing in tenders coming to market. The new version is an evolution rather…

First Tranche Of Shovel Ready Projects Announced

Welcome news today for the construction industry with the Government announcing the first tranche of “shovel ready” infrastructure projects to be fast tracked. Full detail of the projects can be…

Covid-19 Update For The Construction Sector

New Zealand will return to COVID-19 Alert Level 2 on Thursday 14th May. Construction Heath and Safety New Zealand have released protocols and “how to” guides for those who are…

Construction Update – Work Permitted In Preparation For Covid-19 Alert Level 3

With the government announcing the move to Covid-19 Alert Level 3 on Tuesday 27th April, Civil Contractors New Zealand (CCNZ) have released guidance protocols for vertical and horizontal construction projects.…

Covid-19 Update – Construction Works Under Level 3

Contractors looking for guidance on on-site protocols for construction activities under Covid Level 3 can find them here. The standard has been created by Construction Health and Safety New Zealand.

Covid-19 Update – Construction Contracts

The Government has issued guidance for what the Level 4 lockdown triggered by Covid-19 means for NZS3910 based contracts. The guidance advisory issued to public procuring agencies is that contractors…