Training focus pays off for Wallen Concreting

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For Jodie and Martial Wallen, investing in training is not an extra cost of doing business — it is part of building an award-winning...

Empowering women to thrive within the trades

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The BCITO is committed to making the trades more attractive for women and ensuring they have the right tools, networks and confidence to stay...

Goulden’s legacy — training more than 40 tradies and counting

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Martin Goulden, owner of Wellington-based Martin Goulden Building, will celebrate 50 years in the building industry in 2027. Over that time, his business has...

BCATS refresh: Strengthening pathways into the trades

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The BCITO remains committed to helping learners gain the practical skills they need to build a rewarding and enduring career in the trades. A significant milestone in this commitment is the transition from the Building, Construction, and...

Construction is finally taking off — and keeping it on course means investing in...

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On January 1, 2026, the BCITO became a Private Training Establishment, bringing industry training back into the hands of industry. This change brings exciting...

BCITO welcomes CEO’s return

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Jason Hungerford has been appointed as the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation’s permanent chief executive officer, and will take up his position on...

Actions speak louder: BCITO backs women in construction

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At 21, Haley Watts was owner of her own Tauranga interior plastering business, learning to quote, schedule and manage cashflow while running jobs on...

BCITO launches Maori trades leadership campaign to address growing qualifications gap

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Isolation from support networks is one of the common issues identified as to why many first-year Maori students drop out of their training. The Building...

Letting his work do the talking: Gino Haynes’ flooring journey

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For someone who once doubted his ability to gain a qualification, Gino Haynes is the perfect example of, you never know unless you try. Deaf...

Building back better — why trades training is vital for economic growth

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BCITO director Greg Durkin says high-skilled workforce shortages mean the industry may not be able to meet returning demand, let alone cater to future...