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MCLStead were pleased to be one of five companies supporting the launch of the Hawke’s Bay Branch of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) on Wednesday 26 November. MCLStead has been established for 14 months and on-site for six months delivering our first contract: Napier City Council’s Te Kete project.  MCLStead is at the beginning of our journey so timing was perfect to support the establishment of a Hawke’s Bay Branch of NAWIC, contributing to their jo

HB Trades Together – where did it come from? HB Trades Together came out of a conversation between MCLStead and the Hawke’s Bay Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) some months ago focused on the challenging time construction and trades have experienced over the last few years and how both advocacy and further collaboration could assist with keeping upcoming local jobs local. HB Trades Together – what is it? Hawke’s Bay Trades Together Hawke’s Bay Trades Together is an ongoing platf

Construction Waste – Recycling & Diversion from Landfill Recycling Week is the perfect opportunity to share our recycling partnerships in place on the Napier City Council Te Kete project. We’re pleased to work in partnership with local businesses The Bin Hire Co (Blue Bins), Mitre 10 and Hastings Demolition to: divert our construction waste from landfill (where possible) recycle our construction waste meet our Green Star requirements achieve broader sustainability outcomes. T

At MCLStead we're using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and point cloud technology to drive smarter, more coordinated project outcomes with Construction Workshop . From early planning and earthworks through to structural, architectural, and services coordination, BIM is helping our teams deliver accurate, efficient and cost-effective construction on every stage of Napier City Council's Te Kete Project . We're leveraging BIM to deliver smarter, more coordinated project ou

In this third MCLStead project update we will cover off: Office Tower – refurbishment update Broader Outcomes – first quarter update MCLStead’s commitment to using local subcontractors as much as possible: Spotlight on Bridgeman Concrete Spotlight on Patton Engineering Archaeological Finds MCLStead’s Partnership with the Jobs & Skills Hub Did you know? – Interesting Construction Fact #2 Latest Drone Photos What construction activity is coming up on site? Office Tower – refurb

In this second MCLStead project update we will cover off: Introduction to Mana Ahuriri’s Cultural Monitor and the cultural monitoring process Introduction to MCLStead’s Broader Outcomes MCLStead’s commitment to using local subcontractors as much as possible: Spotlight on SCL Civil Works: our local excavation subcontractor Spotlight on Kahu Scaffolding: our local scaffolding subcontractor Wheel Washers installed on site Did you know? Interesting Construction Fact What construc

MCLStead is excited to deliver this first project update. In this update we will cover off: Project Team Introduction – key contacts Site Setup and Key Points First Activity you’ll see on site 4D video of the construction programme Our approach to stakeholder and community engagement How to get in touch with us Project Team Introduction – key contacts Alastair Cairney is the Project Manager for the Civic Precinct Project. Alastair brings over 18 years experience in the both