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Hawkins Cements Top Spot as New Zealand’s Leading Builder

Hawkins has topped the 2025 New Zealand Construction League, securing over NZ$1.2 billion in new construction commencements across 31 projects. In a year where market conditions remained uncertain, Hawkins’ consistent performance across institutional sectors cemented its position as the nation’s leading builder. 

The rankings, compiled by BCI Central and powered by Hubexo, reflect more than just scale. They spotlight Hawkins’ disciplined focus on government, healthcare, education, defence and industrial, as well as a deep-rooted commitment to regional delivery and digital innovation. 

“In a relatively soft market, our focus on government, institutional and long-term blue-chip clients continues to pay dividends,” Craig Treloar, Executive General Manager at Hawkins told BCI 中央.  

“Health, education, defence, justice and airports are pillars of our pipeline and we’re delivering at scale.” 

Since becoming part of Downer in 2017, Hawkins has been backed by a heavyweight organisation, with a $12 billion pipeline of work across Australia and New Zealand, but its focus remains firmly local, rooted in decades of delivery across Aotearoa. 

“Hawkins remains unapologetically local, building on 80 years of experience in Aotearoa,” Treloar said. “Our reach is national, our relationships are long-term, and our delivery is local.” 

Hawkins’ leadership team reflects this legacy, with many having come through the ranks via internal promotions and mentoring programs. 

“We build capacity by design—through structured training, planned development, and hands-on mentoring. Our cadet and leadership programs are built to deliver real, lasting growth.” 

Hawkins has topped the 2025 Construction League, cementing its place as the most active major contractor in Aotearoa.

The projects behind Hawkins’ top ranking in the latest Construction League speak to more than scale, they reflect a clear commitment to delivering the public infrastructure New Zealand depends on. 

At Auckland Airport, the NZ$850 million Domestic Jet Terminal is reshaping national connectivity, one of New Zealand’s most significant infrastructure projects and a major milestone for Hawkins and Downer. It builds on a nearly 40-year partnership with the airport.  
 
At Waitākere, Hawkins is delivering Manaaki Hōhonu, a two-storey hospital building with ICU and inpatient wards, designed around modern models of care and future-proofed for additional clinical space. In Whangārei, Hawkins is building Tira Ora, a new Child Health Centre that will enhance outpatient and therapy services for children and adolescents as part of the wider Project Pihi Kaha redevelopment. Meanwhile, on the North Shore, Tōtara Haumaru has added 150 beds, eight operating theatres and four endoscopy suites, anchored by a carved tōtara pou reflecting its cultural identity. 

In Kenepuru, Hawkins is delivering the Kenepuru Science Centre for PHF Science, a new 3,850sqm laboratory facility and ancillary services on the existing campus. The new facilities will house advanced laboratories, modern offices and an innovation hub that will grow PHF Science’s capability in public health and forensic science.  With Green Star accreditation, the facility is designed for low-carbon performance, resilience, and long-term sustainability. 

“Our number one ranking reflects more than volume. It reflects a strategy. We know where the opportunities are and we have the backing, insight and capability to deliver them.” 

Craig Treloar 
Executive General Manager 
Hawkins 

On projects like Auckland Airport’s Eastern Baggage Hall and the University of Auckland’s HIWA, recreation centre, BIM is embedded across the delivery chain—from field asset tagging to detecting clashes in underground services. 
 
“We’re not just adopting digital tools, we’re structuring entire delivery models around them,”  Treloar said. “From 360-degree site capture at Waitākere to full BIM integration at Auckland Airport, digital coordination is now standard practice.” 

Hawkins has contributed to the NZ BIM Handbook and aligns with ISO 19650, but its focus is practical: measurable outcomes, fewer surprises on site, and clearer collaboration across teams. 

It’s a strategy that positions Hawkins not just as a prolific builder, but as a standard-setter for what construction in Aotearoa could look like—digitally integrated, culturally grounded, and built to endure. 

“Legacy only matters if it evolves,” Treloar said. “We’re focused on delivering spaces that are ready for what comes next.” 

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