A Night of Celebration at the 2024 Commercial Project Awards
28 May 2024
This year’s New Zealand Commercial Project Awards once again showcased the exceptional talent and innovation within our industry. From groundbreaking designs to sustainable practices, the 2024 awards celebrated the collaborative efforts of teams dedicated to pushing the boundaries of commercial construction. This year, the Supreme Award was spilt into two categories to recognise projects under and over $10 million to better reflect the market and celebrate top commercial construction across different price brackets.
We extend our congratulations to all entrants and winners. Their remarkable projects not only exemplify building excellence but also highlight the resilience and adaptability of our sector in the face of ongoing challenges such as inflation, material shortages, and skilled labour constraints.
Sustainability Takes Centre Stage
This year's entrants showcased a strong interest in energy-saving and low-carbon emissions building methodologies. The trend towards sustainable building practices reflects a growing awareness within the commercial sector of the importance of environmental stewardship. Notably, this shift is now across the sector, with private sector, increasingly valuing sustainability, and environmental protection.
Many of the projects demonstrated a focus on recycling and water conservation, showcasing inventive ways to achieve results using existing materials. The emphasis on reusing buildings and materials aligns with broader conservation and sustainability goals and set certain projects apart through their innovative approaches.
Innovative Procurement Strategies
A trend we see in many successful projects is a focus on value rather than just the lowest cost. Clients are increasingly valuing partnerships that deliver excellent outcomes, rather than simply focusing on driving down the budget. This makes sense when you consider the lifespan of these projects. Cutting corners in the build can have significant negative impacts on the ongoing costs and value of the building. Successful projects are built on trusting relationships where clients and contractors can openly discuss the risks and opportunities for the project.
Overcoming Challenges
The past few years have not been without their challenges. However, this year's finalists have demonstrated resilience and ingenuity in overcoming issues such as the material supply shortages that have persisted throughout the delivery of these projects. By prioritising collaboration and leveraging trusted relationships, these projects have managed to deliver exceptional results.