We've been in business for over 30 years
We’re a family-owned business that strives to have an exceptional team, first-rate equipment & systems with a positive, engaging workplace culture. Across all divisions; Crane Hire, Civil, Heavy Haulage, House Haulage, Precast Manufacturing and Wind Energy, we look to deliver our clients superior service and innovative solutions every time. With over 30 years in the industry, you can trust us to deliver for you.
Our Family Business
Smith Crane and Construction is proud to be a multi generational family business. Smith Crane and Construction traces it’s roots back to John C Smith Contractors founded by Tim’s Father. Smith Crane & Construction is proud to continue the family tradition of excellence in the provision of crane hire, piling, civil construction and heavy haulage services.
Formed by Tim Smith in 1992
Tim comes from a construction family background and is a qualified diesel mechanic. In 1992 Tim formed Smith Crane and Construction Ltd. It’s been quite the journey over the last 30 years since, Tim started with just one Kato crane – NK20b and a passion for getting the job done. Fast forward 30 years and SCC has over 180 cranes, a total of over 700 plant items, and 300 great members of the Silver Smith Team.
Our Office
In 1997 we relocated to our 12 hectare premises at 484 Johns Road Harewood, Christchurch where we have continued steady growth, consolidating a reputation for delivery of professional services to the highest quality, and growing our great team. We also have offices in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and Invercargill.
Mission & Values
Our Mission: We’re the can-do team — a multi-generation, family-owned business with a focus on our customers. We bring together the best people, the best equipment, and the best systems to deliver the right solutions, every time.
Core Values:
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We put safety above all else — for ourselves, our team, and our clients.
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We take pride in our work to execute all that we do to a high standard, providing innovative solutions.
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Customers are our focus, we take responsibility, and we stand by our work.
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We are the can-do team, we work together and get it done as one team.
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We lead from the front, get involved, and take pride in putting in the work.
The Complete Package
We pride ourselves on being a one stop shop to our clients. Our five divisions all work closely together so we can provide you with one complete solution.
Our Commitment To Service
We are committed to providing top of the line service for all clients, no matter how big or small the job, we've got it covered.
Reliability
You can count on us to get the job done, we have a 24hr phone line to assist you around the clock.
Satisfaction Is Our Goal
Customer satisfaction is our top priority, we will do anything we can to meet your needs.
We Work Smarter
Our team is always looking for the most efficient and effective way to deliver for our clients.
Award Winning
We are proud to have won 3 out of 3 of the NZ crane Awards 2025, along side a variety of additional awards.
Environmentally Friendly
We recognise that our industry is not the most environmentally friendly but we take all measures possible to do our bit for the environment.
On Time, On Budget
We consistently deliver services punctually and within the allocated budget, ensuring our commitment to timely and cost-effective solutions.
Technology
We harness cutting-edge technology to deliver services of the highest quality, enhancing our ability to meet and exceed client expectations.
We are the can-do team that combines a modern fleet with practical tradespeople, professional engineers and international expertise.
We foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration, valuing the diverse talents and perspectives of our employees. By working together, we leverage our collective expertise to tackle challenges, promote creativity, and achieve remarkable results for our clients.