Andre McConnell appointed Chief Executive of RDT Pacific RDT Pacific has appointed Andre McConnell as Chief Executive Officer. For more than 80 years, RDT Pacific has guided clients to deliver better property projects and investments across Aotearoa New Zealand. Andre’s appointment marks the next chapter in that story, as the business moves into a growth…
Two years on: NZS 3910’s missed opportunity – from ad hoc amendments to an industry led stewardship model Introduction In October 2023, the New Zealand Standard NZS 3910 conditions of contract for building and civil engineering construction underwent a significant update, following an extensive consultation process driven by statute law. Historically, this standard is reviewed roughly…
Keeping justice uninterrupted: safety culture in action Delivering construction projects within a live operating courthouse requires comprehensive planning and ongoing stakeholder management. At Auckland District Court, RDT Pacific is working closely with Crown Infrastructure Delivery and the Ministry of Justice, in leading an entire building remediation and providing innovation to how the project is delivered…
RDT Pacific strengthens governance with appointment of new Independent Director Auckland, New Zealand – January 31, 2025 – RDT Pacific is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Fraser as an Independent Director to its Board. Mark is currently the General Manager, Urban Development and Delivery at Kāinga Ora, and has extensive experience in property…
NZS 3910:2023 and the Independent Certifier — A Practitioner’s Viewpoint Introduction In response to meeting the needs of a changing landscape, aligning with current legislation, attempting to reduce the use of special conditions etc., Standards New Zealand has updated their standard conditions of contract for building and civil engineering construction and released NZS3910:2023. The most…
Parental Leave at RDT Pacific: Supporting Our Team Every Step of the Way At RDT Pacific, we believe that supporting our team members through various stages of life is crucial to their well-being and professional success. Our parental leave policy is designed to ensure that our employees can take the time they need to welcome…
How to become a carbon hero The built environment accounts for up to 20 percent of Aotearoa New Zealand’s total emissions and a response is critical in the shift towards a low carbon economy. RDT Pacific carbon hero, Cameron Spence shares valuable insights on how we can turn this around. Cameron Spence knows how to…
2024 sustainability trends for the property sector The sustainability landscape is constantly evolving in response to our changing world. The shifts in the way we respond are influenced by a number of trends, many which are significant and relevant to the property sector. While environmental changes will always drive our response, other factors can…
RDT Pacific acquires Hargrave project management services RDT Pacific is pleased to announce the acquisition of Hargrave Group project management services. The Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland-based Hargrave construction project management team will bring their wealth of experience to RDT Pacific. “This is a very positive partnership for everyone involved,” says RDT Pacific Chief Executive, Alex Cutler.…
Here for the long game When Mike Hanson moved to New Zealand from South Africa in 1987 to start a job as a Quantity Surveyor at RDT Pacific, the former premier league cricketer soon discovered how much team sport would help him transition to the Kiwi way of life. It has been a long innings…