LR1100 completes biggest single-crane lift in NZ
The team successfully placed the 90m Te Reinga Bridge span over the Wairoa River - standing 18m high and weighing in at 200t, using our 1000t Liebherr LR11000 crawler crane.
SCC Crew returns from Antarctica
Recently our crew has been working down in Antarctica on the Discovery Pier Project at McMurdo Station, working along side crews from LT McGuinness, McMillian Civil, RCP and the United States Navy Seabees.
First Base Tower Installed at Kaiwera Downs Stage 2
A major milestone this week — the first base tower is now installed!
Piling is officially underway at Oxford Terrace!
SCC was privileged to take part in the groundbreaking ceremony, with the SCC team driving the first of 126 piles.
Rakaia Weir Wins Canterbury Westland Civil Contractor Award
SCC’s Civil Team has taken home the Category A: 2025 Canterbury Westland Civil Contractors NZ Award for our work on the Rakaia Labyrinth Weir Project. 🏆
Loco’s Arrive at Lyttleton Port
Two brand-new Kiwi Rail DM class locomotives recently arrived at Lyttleton Port.
LR11000 gets ready for Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm in 2026
Great to have the Mercury NZ team visit our new Liebherr LR11000 Crawler Crane in Tauranga ahead of the Kaiwaikawe Wind Farm Project. 🏗️
10th Anniversary of the Dave Carr Memorial Truck Run
SCC was proud to support the 10th Anniversary of the Dave Carr Memorial Truck Run, hosting 130 Trucks at the second stop of the run at our Christchurch yard.
Custom Precast Panels & Fire Place
Check out these precast panels and custom fireplace manufactured by our Precast team - featuring a beautiful timber finish. Perfect for summer entertaining!
Another Apprentice is qualified!
Big congratulations to our Transport Workshop team member, Ian Greeley, on completing his New Zealand Certificate in Heavy Automotive Engineering Road Transport (Level 4).
Lifting into the future with the new LR11000
Hear what Managing Director Tim Smith had to say about this impressive addition to our growing fleet.
Stage One of Demolition Complete in Rangiora
Our Civil team has successfully completed the first stage of the demolition of the Ready Mix plant at the Allied site in Southbrook, Rangiora.
Alex Waller Takes Out Novice Title at Canterbury Westland Excavator Operator Competition
Alex Waller recently showcased his skills and precision by winning the novice category at the Canterbury Westland Excavator Operator Competition.
MCT385 goes up in Queenstown
Our South Island Tower Crane team has had a very busy week pulling down our Potain MCT385 Flat Top Tower Crane at the Southbase Canterbury University site and racing it down the countryside to Queenstown.
190 Piles Installed in Invercargill
Our Civil team has successfully wrapped up the Open Dairy piling project in Invercargill - installing 190 piles of varying lengths and diameters.
Civil Contractors CW Award Finalist
SCC is proud to be announced as a finalist in the 2025 Civil Contractors Canterbury Westland Awards.
Bailey Bridge Change Over
Big effort from our team at Waikare Gorge, SH2 Napier–Wairoa, working alongside Downer to replace the temporary Bailey bridge installed after Cyclone Gabrielle.
2025 NZ Wind Energy Summit
The SCC crew recently attended the NZ Wind Energy Summit in Wellington, connecting with suppliers and learning about what’s a head for NZ’s renewable energy future.
Bridge 245 MSL Span Replacement
Our Civil team has recently wrapped up the Kiwi Rail Bridge 245 MSL Span replacement at Green Island, Dunedin.
More homes on the move!
Our Building Relocation team has recently been delivering cottages to Blenheim and Rarangi for David Wraight Cottages Ltd.
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