Branded clothing recycling
We’re diverting end-of-life branded clothing and PPE from landfill by sending it to Upparel, where it is washed, shredded and turned into a felt-like material that can be used in homewares, furniture and construction.
#wasteshakedown
Our Environmental Manager Annie Day met with William Grant and Ben Rowan from Hilti New Zealand to discuss the benefits of buying in bulk. Good sports that they are, William and Ben joined Annie to launch our #wasteshakedown, where we’ll share some of the ideas we’re exploring with our clients, subcontractors and supply chain to build more sustainably.
Waikato waste reduction video
We were delighted to be featured in a video showcasing how construction companies and clients in Waikato are working together to encourage a culture of waste reduction.
Native tree planting initiative
One of the initiatives facilitated by our staff-led Sustainability Committees is offering to plant a native tree at the end of a project.
Environmental Toolbox Talks
We’re increasingly talking about environmental awareness at our site toolbox talks, even bringing in some of our waste partners to chat to the team.
Brick Bay Folly 2022
We’ve been sponsoring the Brick Bay design competition for three years, working with with each year’s successful student designers as they bring their creations to life.
Onepoto Stream Planting Day
Our Auckland team partnered with Forest & Bird and Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society for a community planting event at Onepoto Stream on Saturday.
Mahana Groundbreaking
We polished up a shovel for a groundbreaking at our latest Mahana social housing site, a development of two homes we’re building in Hoon Hay for Habitat for Humanity Christchurch.
Plastic waste audit at Onehunga High School – third phase
The results from the third and final phase of our plastic waste audit at Onehunga High School.
Tauhara site celebration
We celebrated 100,000 working hours of positive safety culture and the return to a full-strength team after Covid with a big BBQ on site at our Tauhara geothermal power station project.