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…
Chief Executive balances leadership with sustainability as combined CEO/CSO Alex Cutler, the new Chief Executive at RDT Pacific, will also retain her role as Chief Sustainability Officer, to lead the organisation with a long-term lens. Whilst providing leadership for the company’s strategic direction and taking responsibility for RDT Pacific’s operations, Alex will also champion the…
Why David Prentice should never have run away to the circus Thirty-eight years ago, a young David Prentice launched a characterful yet considered career with RDT Pacific. It was 1985 and his long-term plan was to become a director, but he acknowledged “he needed to walk before he could run” and earn the respect of…
A journey to better integrate te ao Māori in our built environment Miko Brouwer (centre left) and colleagues from RDT Pacific with Pūniu River Care whānau at an Open Day at their Tokanui nursery. The built environment is where people and place matter, and the smallest detail has the power to transform experience. RDT Pacific…