Writing in the May 2013 issue of NZ Contractor, RNZ's CEO Chris Olsen points out that while there are some negatives in the Auditor General’s latest reports covering local authority and NZTA construction programmes, overall the reports show improvements in infrastructure funding, development, delivery and maintenance across New Zealand. Read his article here.
Writing in the February 2013 NZ Contractor magazine, Roading NZ CEO Chris Olsen argues that performance based contracts have proven value for money and have led to industry upskilling. Read his article.
In the light of the latest AECOM New Zealand Sentiment Survey—Building and Infrastructure, Roading NZ Chief Executive Chris Olsen discusses industry risks and challenges in the March 2013 issue of Construction News. Read his article here.
The Global Worldwide Recession is having a significant impact on road maintenance funding levels in New Zealand to the extent that they are not keeping up with inflation. This is causing a renewed drive for efficiency gains in the road maintenance areas with a Road Maintenance Task Force being set up which has now made its recommendations to the Minister.
Chris Olsen's article in the Oct/Nov 2012 issue of NZ Construction News discusses how the recommendations of the Road Maintenance Task Force (RMTF) might be applied to offset the agency's deficit of $160M over the next three years. Read his column here.
In an article in the October 2012 issue of NZ Contractor, Roading NZ CEO Chris Olsen Roading NZ supports the recommendations of the Road Maintenance Task Force’s interim report and suggests ways of assisting their implementation. Read more.
In an article in the September 2012 issue of Local Government magazine, Roading NZ chief executive Chris Olsen points out that there is a way to make savings and maintain levels of service through smarter asset management. Read more.
Writing in this month's NZ Contractor, Roading NZ Chief Executive Chris Olsen suggests it is time to look at the possibility of closing roads to allow work to be undertaken. Read his column here.
Writing in this month's NZ Construction News, Chris Olsen discusses the implications of the Local Government Reform Bill and sees few immediate changes for the construction sector, but forecasts future efficiencies occurring around better planning and investment funding. Download his column here.
Chief Executive comments
Auditor General's Report Cards show improved infrastructure funding and delivery
Writing in the May 2013 issue of NZ Contractor, RNZ's CEO Chris Olsen points out that while there are some negatives in the Auditor General’s latest reports covering local authority and NZTA construction programmes, overall the reports show improvements in infrastructure funding, development, delivery and maintenance across New Zealand. Read his article here.
Performance based contracts prove their worth
Writing in the February 2013 NZ Contractor magazine, Roading NZ CEO Chris Olsen argues that performance based contracts have proven value for money and have led to industry upskilling. Read his article.
Risks and challenges for Building & Infrastructure
In the light of the latest AECOM New Zealand Sentiment Survey—Building and Infrastructure, Roading NZ Chief Executive Chris Olsen discusses industry risks and challenges in the March 2013 issue of Construction News. Read his article here.
Making a Step Change to Achieve Efficiency Gains
The Global Worldwide Recession is having a significant impact on road maintenance funding levels in New Zealand to the extent that they are not keeping up with inflation. This is causing a renewed drive for efficiency gains in the road maintenance areas with a Road Maintenance Task Force being set up which has now made its recommendations to the Minister.
Changes ahead for roading sector
Chris Olsen's article in the Oct/Nov 2012 issue of NZ Construction News discusses how the recommendations of the Road Maintenance Task Force (RMTF) might be applied to offset the agency's deficit of $160M over the next three years. Read his column here.
Roading NZ Chairman reports on 2011/2012 year's activities
In Roading New Zealand's 2012 Annual Report, Chairman Cos Bruyn reflects on the past year. Read his report here.
Roading NZ supports the recommendations of the Road Maintenance Task Force
In an article in the October 2012 issue of NZ Contractor, Roading NZ CEO Chris Olsen Roading NZ supports the recommendations of the Road Maintenance Task Force’s interim report and suggests ways of assisting their implementation. Read more.
NZ can make savings and maintain levels of service
In an article in the September 2012 issue of Local Government magazine, Roading NZ chief executive Chris Olsen points out that there is a way to make savings and maintain levels of service through smarter asset management. Read more.
Putting Health & Safety and the customer first, to make savings
Writing in this month's NZ Contractor, Roading NZ Chief Executive Chris Olsen suggests it is time to look at the possibility of closing roads to allow work to be undertaken. Read his column here.
Better Local Government
Writing in this month's NZ Construction News, Chris Olsen discusses the implications of the Local Government Reform Bill and sees few immediate changes for the construction sector, but forecasts future efficiencies occurring around better planning and investment funding. Download his column here.