Awards
Award us your construction project and we’ll make it a success.
Celebrating that success, well that gives us a real buzz! For us, industry awards are a celebration of partnership, workmanship, teamwork and innovation.
2026 NZ Commercial Projects Award GOLD + National VALUE Award
Horotiu Office (Commercial)
This project stands out for its authenticity and attention to detail.
Every element was designed to celebrate the heritage of the business while creating a modern, connected workplace.
The material palette - concrete, native timber, leather, and wool - reflects the company's rural story, while the interior detailing ensures every space either serves a purpose or tells that story with pride.
With innovative staff-focused amenities, this project delivers functionality and warmth, too - making a building that genuinely feels like home to its people
Project success lay in precision and teamwork. Construction began in January 2024, the project was handed over in March 2025. Through proactive coordination, value-engineering, and minimal rework, the build was delivered seamlessly, maintaining exceptional craftsmanship and programme certainty.
Overall, the project exemplified what can be achieved when a project team with shared purpose align.
Architect: Sheppard & Rout
Contract Project Manager: RDT Pacific
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor: Fosters
Engineer: DHC
Geotechnical Engineer: Initia
2026 NZ Commercial Projects Awards GOLD
Project Kohia, Hamilton (Industrial)
A design-build industrial facility at Northgate Business Park, comprising an 11,726 m² warehouse, 198 m² office, 2,252 m² breezeway, associated concrete yard, accessway, and 22 carparks.
The scale and engineering of this project makes it exceptional; achieving a 70 m clear-span warehouse with a high-load slab is impressive and rare.
The construction required close coordination and value engineering. Subgrade soft spots were addressed with load compensation during construction without compromising structural integrity.
Sequencing of three simultaneous crane lifts was carefully managed, and polystyrene blocks were installed with ergonomic measures.
Early engagement with subcontractors and consultants allowed real-time adjustments and problem-solving, ensuring efficiency, programme certainty, and minimal rework.
Fosters completed the build in under eight months, three months ahead of programme, while staying under budget.
Client: UPC Group
Architect: T Plus Architects
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor: Fosters
Mechanical Engineer: Fluid Engineering Consultancy
Structural Engineer: Gray Consulting Engineers
2026 NZ Commercial Projects Awards GOLD
Kinfields Village, Rototuna (Retail)
Kinfields Village Stage 2 (Blocks 2 and 3) delivers 11 new retail units to one of Hamilton’s fastest-growing suburbs.
The single-storey development builds on the success of Stage 1, expanding the range of local retail and service offerings for the Rototuna community.
Designed to integrate seamlessly with the wider village precinct and draw people in, the project prioritises functionality, accessibility, and a cohesive architectural look. The result is a modern retail environment that supports local business growth and enhances the everyday experience for residents.
The project stands out for its speed, efficiency, and cost certainty, as well as teamwork - the same team working through ECI and construction.
ECI gave Fosters input into design and staging, helping identify value-engineering opportunities and build efficiencies.
Delivered in just eight months, the project was completed ahead of schedule and $100K+ under budget.
Client: Kirkdale Investments Limited
Architect: APG Architects Limited
Contract Project Manager: Veros
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor: Fosters
Surveyor & Geotechnical Engineer: BCD
Services Engineer: Fluid Engineering Consultancy
2026 NZ Commercial Projects Awards GOLD
100 First Avenue, Tauranga (Commercial Fitout)
Located in Tauranga’s CBD, 100 First Avenue transformed a neglected, asbestos-affected, multi-use building into high-quality, A-grade office space, supporting city centre revitalisation.
The client, also the primary tenant (Southpac), sought a sleek and attractive workplace to support business growth, enhance company culture, and attract staff, while also providing a high-quality space for other tenants.
The project stands out as an exemplar of commercial adaptive reuse - breathing new life into a tired, underused CBD building.
The construction process required adaptability, sequencing, and precise coordination to transform the deteriorated structure into A-grade office space. Starting with seismic strengthening - installing new steel bracing and reinforced blockwork – there was also careful remediation of asbestos and roofing defects.
A key achievement was enabling Southpac to move in while fitouts for the other tenancies continued, requiring early starts, controlled noise, and full separation via intertenancy walls.
Each tenancy was distinctly tailored - from Southpac’s refined, timber-accented interior to RCP’s bold industrial aesthetic.
The result is a cohesive, multi-tenanted building that delivers strong visual impact, flexibility, and enduring value for its owner and occupants.
Client: Five Feather’s Limited
Contract Project Manager: Focus on Property
Architect: Edwards White
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor: Fosters
2026 NZ Commercial Projects Awards SILVER
Harvard Development, Tauriko (Industrial)
Located near Tauranga Airport, the Harvard Industrial development comprises two purpose-built warehouse and office facilities on a landlocked 7,420m² greenfield site.
The development combined robust industrial functionality with refined architectural detailing, particularly through the use of full-height precast concrete panels featuring rough-sawn finishes - a design decision that eliminated the need for secondary cladding and long-term maintenance.
Facing premium steel prices, Fosters worked with structural engineers and Steltech to develop a 45-metre clear-span portal frame system that optimised material use, reduced total steel weight, and improved constructability.
Packaging drainage, earthworks, and foundation works with a single subcontractor, Fosters streamlined site coordination and strengthened accountability.
Delivered in just eight months, three weeks ahead of schedule and under budget, the project showcases the strength of early contractor involvement, structured design management, rigorous value management and transparent collaboration between the client, consultants, and the Fosters delivery team.
Client: Harvard Investments
Client Project Manager: CM Consulting
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor: Fosters
Architect: Kirk Roberts
2026 NZ Commercial Projects Awards SILVER
Activate Church Trust, Hamilton (Commercial Fitout)
Activate Church was a transformation project, repurposing a dated industrial warehouse into a vibrant, modern community church and gathering space.
The five-month refurbishment created a 290-seat auditorium, café, and youth recreation area, supported by upgraded amenities and a welcoming foyer.
The design by Edwards White Architects intentionally preserved elements of the building’s industrial heritage - exposed structural steel trusses and portal frames with polished concrete floors - while adding modern features such as an engineered, prefabricated canopy at the entrance.
Delivered by Foster Maintain, this adaptive reuse project repurposes a facility with several past lives (from engineering facility, to mail sorting space, to storage for student records) into a space that now brings people together for faith, connection, and community.
This project was stage one of the Activate Church masterplan for a community hub, which includes a range of social services, including education and healthcare.
Client: Activate Church Trust
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor: Fosters
Architect: Edwards White
2025 NZ Commercial Projects Award GOLD
Fergus Bar & Kitchen (Tourism & Leisure)
A modern, single-storey pub located in the Kinfields Development at Rototuna. This design-build project, including high-end fitout, stands out for its exceptional quality, collaborative problem-solving, and innovative construction methods, earning recognition for its timely and budget-conscious delivery.
The project exemplified teamwork throughout, with seamless integration of the fitout into the basebuild, allowing for high-quality standards without delays or overspending.
Notable in the construction process was the design of a raft slab to address low-strength soils, which minimised excavation and ensured structural integrity.
2025 NZ Commercial Projects Awards GOLD
Waikato Hospital Molecular Laboratory (Health)
This project included a significant upgrade to the PC1, 2 and 3 laboratory area on Level 3 in the Waiora Centre, adding more space, co-locating services, reconfiguring lab space, and fitting a new Molecular Biology Laboratory.
A complex project, it involved two 3910 contracts under one Health NZ business case.
Completed a year ahead of a 35-month business case and more than 10% under budget, success was testament to the collaborative approach and trust between key stakeholders: Octa Project Management, APG Architects, Fosters, and Te Whatu Ora - Health NZ.
2025 NZ Commercial Projects Awards GOLD
Ray Staiger (Industrial)
This project combined a 1,200m² warehouse and an 800m² two-storey office, to consolidate the company’s operations into a modern, efficient space.
The basebuild was an ECI project while the fitout was a design-build contract. The result combined functional design with a purpose-built solution, the high-quality finish exceeding the Staiger family’s expectations, positively impacting both operations and company culture.
A key standout was Fosters’ ability to deliver a bespoke design under budget, particularly through value engineering of the floor slab. This allowed for higher-spec fitout finishes, all within the original base build budget.
Project success came down to strong teamwork, with all stakeholders buying into the Staiger family's vision.
Client: Ray Staiger
Architect: ABCD, Design Group Stapleton Elliott
Project Manager/Quantity Surveyor: Fosters
Engineer: BCD
2025 NZ Commercial Projects Awards SILVER
RML (Industrial)
A design-build project, plus specialised fitout, of a warehouse and 2-storey office block for Chalmers Properties’ tenant, RML, at Te Rapa Gateway.
RML specialise in machinery and robotics development; the purpose-built facility was developed to support their growing operations, with specialised spaces for manufacturing, testing, and research.
A key feature of the build was the integration of both basebuild (for Chalmers) and fitout (for RML). Practical completion for both clients was achieved ahead of schedule.
Client: Te Rapa Gateway & RML
Contract Project Manager: Octa
Architect: T Plus
Structural/Civil Engineer: Gray Consulting Engineers Ltd
Geotechnical Engineer: HD Geo Ltd
2025 NZ Commercial Projects Awards SILVER
Metlifecare Somervale
This project (stage 1 of 6) transformed an aged 1970s retirement village into a state-of-the-art living space, featuring 30 modern apartments and top-tier amenities. Spread across 5,833sqm and three levels, the building incorporates a wide range of facilities including a gym, bar, café, media library, pool, hair salon, and an outdoor patio with a Village Green, enhancing community living.
The project achieved a 7 Homestar built rating, a first for the Bay of Plenty region.
Client: Metlifecare
Architect: Ignite
Civil Engineer: Tonkin & Taylor
Structural Engineer: Egis Group
Services Engineer: NDY
Homestar Consultant: BXG
2024 Boffa Miskell Excellence in Sustainability Award
In celebration and recognition of the people behind the projects in the Bay of Plenty and Waikato regions, we were proud to be awarded the Excellence in Sustainability Award for the Metlifecare Somervale Village Redevelopment Stage 1 project at The Central Property People Awards in November 2024. This mass timber building was one of the first in the Bay of Plenty to receive a 7 Homestar Built rating.
2024 NZ Commercial Project Awards GOLD
We were delighted to win a Gold Award (Industrial) in recognition of excellence in workmanship, construction practices and innovation for the Convex Head Office, Hamilton.
2024 NZ Commercial Project Awards GOLD
We were delighted to win a Gold Award in the Commercial category - in recognition of excellence in workmanship, construction practices and innovation - for Buildings E and F at Union Square. This property development project is a work in progress, delivered by Fosters’ property development and construction teams.
2024 NZ Commercial Project Awards SILVER
We were delighted to win a Silver Award in the Public category - in recognition of excellence in workmanship, construction practices and innovation - for NIWA, Hamilton.
2024 NZ Commercial Project Awards SILVER
We were delighted to win a Silver Award in the Residential category - in recognition of excellence in workmanship, construction practices and innovation - for Vantage, Tauranga.
2024 NZ Commercial Project Awards SILVER
We were delighted to win a Silver Award in the Retail category - in recognition of excellence in workmanship, construction practices and innovation - for The Village Ōmokoroa. This property development project is a work in progress, delivered by Fosters’ property development and construction teams.
2023 NZ Commercial Project Awards:
NATIONAL CATEGORY WINNER, GOLD & SUSTAINABILITY
Winning the National Category, Gold and Sustainability Awards for the APL Hautapu project was testament to the innovation, commitment and whole-hearted engagement of our team in making this project a success.
APL’s vision to achieve 5-star Green Star certification provided new challenges and inspired different solutions. Successful delivery was first and foremost a collaborative effort and we dedicate these awards to all 2,000 people involved.
2022 NZ Commercial Project Awards 2 GOLDS & 3 SILVERS
We were delighted to win Gold for the Ebbett Te Rapa Gateway project, Gold for Selwyn Street Student Accommodation (BOP), Silver for the Bayfair redevelopment (BOP), Silver for Urban Homes and Silver for the McCaw Lewis fitout in 586 Victoria Street. These awards recognise excellence in workmanship, construction practices and innovation.
Property Council New Zealand Rider Levett Bucknall Property Industry Awards
These highly-regarded awards focus on efficient use of capital – providing an outstanding return and/or delivery of service potential on investment of funds and maximum community benefit for public buildings. We were delighted to win two Excellence and Best in Category Awards for Profile Group’s Hautapu HQ in Cambridge.
2019 NZ Commercial Project Awards GOLD
We were delighted to win a Gold Award in recognition of excellence in workmanship, construction practices and innovation for the Genesis Energy, Hamilton project.
2019 NZ Commercial Project Awards NATIONAL CATEGORY WINNER
Winning the National Category Winner for the Visy Project was fantastic! This award recognises excellence in workmanship, construction practices and innovation.
2017 Waikato Business Awards SUPREME WINNER STRATEGY, PLANNING & GOVERNANCE AWARD
“A winning business is well-rounded with a solid commercial offering, a clear strategy, and sustainable financials. These businesses also tend to show strong commitment to their people and closely align with other businesses to benefit the wider community.” That’s what this award meant to us, and we are supremely proud to display the trophy in Fosters Hamilton HQ.
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2017 NZ Commercial Project Awards GOLD & SILVER
In 2017, we were delighted to receive Gold for the APL Hamilton project and Silver for Zealong Tea Estate.