Fosters have been appointed as the lead contractor for the University of Waikato’s new medical school building, a role we are proud to take on as the region prepares for one of its most significant educational developments in decades. Well aligned with Fosters’ purpose, it also builds on our decades-long partnership with the University. Designed […]
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Foster Construction Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Warren Luxton as its new Chief Executive Officer. An experienced and successful leader, Warren brings a strong strategic focus, financial acumen, and innovative thinking to the role. In every position he has held, he has been pivotal in developing comprehensive strategies that have delivered profitable,
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Foster Develop has announced commencement of construction of Building B at Union Square. This marks the fourth multi-storey office, built by Fosters, in the prime grade CBD office precinct since 2020. Following commitment from AECOM and Tetra Pak to the new building, we are confident our aspirational vision for Union Square – an experiential workplace
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The New Zealand Commercial Project Awards saw a record 126 entries for 2025. The Foster Group (Fosters) were proud recipients of three Gold and two Silver awards across four categories: industrial, health, residential and tourism and leisure. Our Gold Awards: Fergus Bar & Kitchen – for Kinfields Property, delivered by Foster Construction Waikato Waikato Hospital
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On Wednesday 26th February 2025, the final piece of structural steel was crane-lifted and placed at the top of the 33m fly tower of the new Waikato Regional Theatre in central Hamilton. On it were the signatures of key players in the project – representatives from the Waikato Regional Property Trust, Fosters, Grayson Engineering, RDT
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At two separate Awards Nights on 8th November 2024, Fosters Apprentices Hunter Moon, and Reegan Glass each won national apprentice of the year titles. Hunter, who won the Master Builders Waikato Apprentice of the Year title earlier this year, competed against eight other regional finalists for the title of National Apprentice of the Year in
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Property Council’s People Awards celebrate the people in construction, those behind outstanding regional projects and those who lead by example. Fosters entered three award categories for 2024: Best Design (for Union Square Building E), Excellence in Sustainability (Metlifecare Somervale Village Redevelopment Stage 1) and Young Achiever of the Year, for which we nominated BOP Construction
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Fosters marked the graduation of nine more ‘intermediate leaders’ in a mini in-house ceremony on October 16, 2024. We have worked with Wintec to design and facilitate this three-tier leadership programme, ensuring the content is closely aligned with Fosters’ values and aspirations. Back (L to R): Lisa Foster, Peter Mills, Jordan Zohs, Blair Williams, Richard
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Fosters’ Bay of Plenty team has successfully completed stage 1 of the Metlifecare Somervale redevelopment project. The new amenities block, the first in the region to achieve a 7 Homestar built rating, sets a new standard for sustainable building in the Bay. “This 7 Homestar rating is a proud first for Fosters,” said CEO Nigel
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The New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, a competition which showcases and celebrates the best in commercial construction from around the country, saw a total of 119 entries for 2024. The Foster Group (Fosters) are celebrating two Gold and three Silver awards across five categories: commercial, industrial, retail, public and residential. Gold went to Union Square’s
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