Webinar 2:
What's Really Winning Tenders in 2025

Andrew has been in the construction industry for about 30, working across Tier 1 and Tier 2 commercial projects throughout New Zealand. Starting his career hands-on at 15, he gained early experience in aluminium fabrication, landscaping, and spent 7 years with Ramset Fasteners before completing his adult carpentry apprenticeship at 30. In 26 years, he has worked for 3 companies: Arrow International, Hawkins, and now Summerset, where he is Group Construction Manager. Over 17 years at Hawkins (Tier 1), Andrew delivered major builds including prisons, police and fire stations, airport terminals, seismic upgrades, and more. Now at Summerset, he oversees the delivery of large-scale retirement villages across the country. Andrew brings deep insight into what construction companies look for in trade partners — including scaffolding contractors — and what it takes to deliver high-quality, compliant builds at scale.

Coming from an agriculture background, Dave took a leap into scaffolding 20 years ago—and built a thriving business with 50+ staff. He knows what it takes to start, grow, and sustain a successful scaffolding company. For Dave, it’s all about cash flow, knowing your numbers, and having a solid plan. Mistakes happen, but if you’re tracking productivity, learning fast, and staying accountable, you’ll stay ahead. When it comes to leadership, Dave is clear—culture starts at the top, and the right culture drives the right outcomes