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Plenary opens first New Zealand office

Infrastructure developer and investor Plenary Group has expanded its Asia Pacific footprint, opening its first office in New Zealand. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Plenary CEO Paul Crowe, chief investment officer Patrick Lauren and other senior executives at an event to mark the official opening. The office opening follows Plenary being awarded its first projectContinue reading “Plenary opens first New Zealand office”

Trades evolution…

Grammar Group expands multi-trade services across New Zealand Auckland’s Grammar Electrical has rebranded as Grammar Group, bringing electrical, plumbing, roofing and soon HVAC services together as the third-generation family business expands its multi-trade offering. Founded in 1948 by Graham Dempsey, the business is now led by his grandson Aaron Dempsey, who has grown the operationContinue reading “Trades evolution…”

Blygold protects building assets before corrosion has a chance

Corrosion protection can play an important role in extending the life of HVAC and heat exchange equipment, but Blygold New Zealand owner Xavier Castelltort says it is still too often overlooked during specification and commissioning. “Across New Zealand, HVAC and heat exchange equipment is routinely exposed to coastal salt, moisture, industrial pollutants and harsh environmentalContinue reading “Blygold protects building assets before corrosion has a chance”

Built to last…

First Combilift C-Series still working after 28 years The story of the first-ever Combilift C-Series forklift demonstrates the lasting value of choosing the right tool for the job. Still in operation after 28 years at JG Kelly Supplies in Ireland, the original multi-directional forklift has helped transform the company’s handling of long loads, improving safety,Continue reading “Built to last…”

Decade-long investment highlights rooftop solar potential

Calder Stewart says it plans to invest more than $110 million in rooftop solar and battery storage across its industrial property portfolio over the next decade, creating what the company says could become one of New Zealand’s largest distributed energy networks. The programme is expected to see up to 170,000 solar panels installed across industrialContinue reading “Decade-long investment highlights rooftop solar potential”

Water resilience…

Mt Albert reservoir connection boosts inner-west water security Watercare has completed a major new connection into the Mt Albert reservoir, boosting water security and network resilience for Mt Albert, Ōwairaka and Wesley while increasing capacity to support growth across Auckland’s inner west. The upgrade brings the first half of 3.2 kilometres of new watermains into service,Continue reading “Water resilience…”

Boomi integration improves workforce data visibility

A workforce systems upgrade at Citycare Property has connected HR, payroll and IT platforms through the Boomi Enterprise Platform, helping reduce onboarding times and improve data quality across the organisation. The New Zealand-owned social infrastructure company recently implemented a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and engaged Boomi partner Adaptiv to integrate employee information between multipleContinue reading “Boomi integration improves workforce data visibility”

Workforce development…

Changing the face of who keeps New Zealand connected Hands-on work experience is key to connecting young women with the wide variety of career opportunities that exist in traditionally male-dominated infrastructure trades, according to a local industry training provider. Girls with Hi-Vis (GWHV) is an annual month-long series of events developed by Connexis, an infrastructureContinue reading “Workforce development…”