Construction Techniques Group Ltd (BBR Contech) is New Zealand’s most recognised provider of technical expertise and specialist contracting services in the construction and civil engineering industry. As a member of the international BBR Network, it has the resources to undertake significant projects, and is at the forefront of latest worldwide developments in technology and expertise.
Retrofitted frame tested on Canterbury Univeristy shake table
08/09/2011 - BBR Contech has been working closely with the University of Canterbury on retrofitting of a 40% scale pre-1970s reinforced concrete frame.  The frame was subjected to various earthquake loads on the s more...

K-Mart Warehouse Wins 2011 Concrete Award
23/08/2011 - BBR Contech is pleased to be associated with the winning project for the Technology and overall Concrete Award at the 2011 New Zealand Concrete Society Awards announced in Rotorua on August 8.  We con more...

FRP Leading Developments
04/05/2011 - BBR Contech and Sika NZ Ltd are pleased to present their latest client newsletter reporting on leading developments in FRP projects and technology.  Read about recent projects completed using Sika FRP more...

BBR Contech and Sika NZ sponsor 2011 Pacific Earthquake Conference
26/01/2011 - BBR Contech and Sika NZ are pleased to announce their sponsorship for the 2011 Pacific Conference on Earthquake Engineering to be held in Auckland from 14-16 April.  The companies work closely togethe more...

Technique Client Newsletter July 2010
24/08/2010 - This latest edition features a wide range of recent projects and includes some updates on the latest BBR post-tensioning technology.  The FRP strengthening of the historic Grafton bridge is the front more...

Post-tensioning Specialist Certification
29/04/2010 - BBR Contech has achieved accreditation with BBR VT International as a PT Specialist Company.  This entitles BBR Contech to use the latest European Approved and CE marked BBR VT CONA CMX post-tensionin more...

Seismic Retrofit Research
15/04/2010 - BBR Contech is pleased to be assisting with the Seismic Retrofit Solutions Project.  This is a co-jointed research programme funded by Foundation for Research, Science and Technology (FRST) New Zealan more...

Quality Accreditation
09/04/2010 - BBR Contech has obtained independent accreditation to the QEST Integrated Management System.  QEST - Quality, Environment, Safety - Total Integrated Management .  QEST is managed by the NZ Contractors more...

Grafton Bridge FRP Strengthening
18/11/2009 - FRP strengthening work by BBR Contech on Grafton Bridge in Auckland is now complete and the overall seisimc and structural strengthening project carried out by Brian Perry Civil was recently completed more...

New Zealand Concrete Society Awards 2009
17/11/2009 - BBR Contech is pleased to be associated with several of the winning entries in the latest awards announced at the Awards Gala Dinner on 9 October.  We congratulate all of the Award winners and thank t more...

Austroads Bridge Conference Awards
04/06/2009 - Three projects with which BBR Network Members were associated have been recognized by awards, presented at the recent Austroads Bridge Conference in Auckland. BBR Contech was involved with the Award W more...

Technique Client Newsletter October 2008
15/10/2008 - This edition features the recently completed Ormiston Rd cable stay bridge formally opened on 11 October, a summary of recent industry award achievements, the Norton Rd overbridge for ONTRACK, a large more...