Largest and Weightiest Project Ever

A new milestone has been achieved in Steelpipe's 108 year history, the recent award of the largest contract ever secured by the company, in terms of value and tonnage.

The Watercare project, known as the Hunua4 Watermain, is the result of years of planning to meet population growth and increase the security of water supply to the Auckland region. The new line will run from Redoubt Road in Manukau Heights to Campbell Crescent in Epsom, approximately 22 kilometres of pipe, to be completed by 2015.... More>>

 

Hawkins Shines Brightly

The annual NZ Institute of Building Awards (NZIOB) are coveted within the building industry because they recognise the specific contribution individuals or teams make to the success of a project. And this year... More>>

 

 

First Stage of Titanium Park to Torpedo7

Raynes Precinct, the first stage of the Titanium Park business park, a joint venture between McConnell Property and Waikato Regional Airport, situated adjacent to Hamilton International Airport is now sold out.... More>>

 

Harker Racing underground

There will be two types of racing at Ellerslie Race Course in Auckland over summer, horse racing and tunnelling, but the public will be blissfully unaware of the underground race....  More>>

 

 

Beating the Odds
Nigel Richards, GM McConnell Property, loves to beat the odds... More>>

 

Changing of the Guard

The region known as Hawkins Central is the birthplace of Hawkins Construction, 65 years hence.... More>>




 


Team Win for christchurch Stadium

Leading a workforce in excess of 400 to build a 18,000 seat stadium in 11 weeks, with the pressure of an immovable deadline of a Crusaders' home game at stake, was the challenge faced by McConnell Group company, Hawkins Construction following their appointment as main contractor for the new Christchurch Stadium project....More>>

 

 

So who is McConnell Group?

McConnell Group is made up of a group of complementary businesses - Hawkins Construction, Hawkins Infrastructure, McConnell Property, Steelpipe, Harker Underground Construction and Element NZ. As one of New Zealand's largest privately owned construction, property and infrastructure groups our passion is 'creating and building project based businesses.' More>>

Who leads McConnell Group?

The leadership of McConnell Group is made up of the combined leadership resource of Hawkins Construction, Hawkins Infrastructure, McConnell Property and Steelpipe. Chris Hunter, CEO Hawkins Construction; Peter Alexander, CEO Steelpipe and Commercial Manager McConnell Group; Nigel Richards, General Manager McConnell Property; Brian Fitzgerald, Executive General Manager Hawkins Infrastructure and David McConnell Managing Director McConnell Group; are part of the McConnell Group leadership team. They see value in being part of a group, sharing and learning from each other through the complementary 'project and service focused' nature of the businesses. John McConnell is Executive Director and Mike Wardle Chief Financial Officer.

What is the role of McConnell Group?

The role of McConnell Group is to support and strengthen the operating businesses, ensuring that targeted resources are put in place to support and strengthen the operating businesses.