34 | D&H Steel Construction Kim Newth D&H Steel celebrates 50-year milestone D&H Steel, alongside Aurecon, won the Over $3m category at the 2022 SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards with its contribution to the Puhinui Station Interchange redevelopment. “New technology is very much on our radar. The use of robotics and advances in manufacturing techniques is something we’re keeping an eye on.” to page 36 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROUD TO BE A BUSINESS PARTNER Auckland | Wellington | Christchurch FREEPHONE: 0800 653 343 www.accesssolutions.co.nz D&H-Support-100X257.indd 1 17/10/22 12:11 PM With 50 years at the forefront of New Zealand’s structural steel sector, D&H Steel Construction is a true Kiwi business success story. From humble beginnings in a West Auckland sheep shearing shed, D&H Steel has evolved to become one of New Zealand’s preferred structural steel contractors. Today, the company operates out of a purpose-built, high tech fabrication plant in Henderson and holds multiple industry awards. To mark their half-century milestone, D&H hosted a special function with clients at the Park Hyatt Auckland and a gala dinner with 400 staff and key suppliers in West Auckland. A book that documents the company’s history – A League of Their Own – has also been produced. “We’re proud of this milestone and we’re looking forward to the next 50,” says D&H Steel Managing Director Wayne Carson, who received the prestigious Steel Construction NZ (SCNZ) Chairman’s Award last year for his significant contribution to New Zealand’s structural steel industry. In the 1990s, when structural steel had less than five per cent of the construction market, D&H Steel strongly supported the work of industry bodies to educate the market on the use of structural steel and raise the bar across the industry. “Today, structural steel enjoys more than a 50 per cent share of the multi-storey construction market nationwide.” Back in the 1990s, D&H also proposed a levy on structural steel. This has been hugely beneficial, with funds supporting steel industry growth, technical and quality assurance development and industry training. D&H has been behind many of the largest structural steel projects across Auckland, including Westfield shopping malls, Auckland Airport developments, Lion Brewery, Deloitte Tower, Viaduct Events Centre, Park Hyatt and the Puhinui Station Interchange. Projects further afield include the Tauranga Cargo Sheds, University of Canterbury Regional Science and Innovation Centre, and the replacement Kopu River Bridge. Success for this notable company has been built on the ‘D&H Way’, a holistic approach that considers what’s best for every project. The company maintains a focus on performance, fostering positive client relationships and exceeding expectations. “There is an inherent attitude to how we deliver projects that sets us apart and continues to develop from our experience.” Strong leadership has helped D&H Steel to endure challenges through the years and keep pace with industry change. The company has been a consistent early adopter of new technology and systems and remains focussed on keeping ahead of the market. “New technology is very much on our radar. The use of robotics and advances in manufacturing techniques is something we’re keeping an eye on. “We are also embracing the Industry 4.0 pathway, which is about making smarter decisions in real time based on available data.” D& H Steel – ‘It’s All About Our People’ People are very much at the heart of this enduring New Zealand business. D&H features many long-serving and multi-generational employees. At the 50th Anniversary Gala Dinner for staff, D&H presented long service awards to acknowledge exceptional service contributions. “We’re proud of what we’ve achieved but it wouldn’t be possible without our team of dedicated people, “says Mike Sullivan, Executive Director of D&H Steel. Turning 50 has coincided with outstanding industry recognition for D&H Steel. At the 2022 SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards, D&H Steel took out the Supreme Award ahead of 20 worthy finalists for its work on the New Lynn to Avondale Shared Path. Steel features heavily in this pathway project that follows the geometry of existing KiwiRail tracks.
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