The Place for Construction Professionals to Enhance their Business and Project Delivery Skills
The Academy of Constructing Excellence gives you best practice skills and a leading edge mindset for project and business management, so together we can all help the industry achieve excellence in construction.
Become a Leader – Skills for Engineers, managers and construction personnel to become excellent business leadersWork Smarter – Learn international best practice secrets guaranteed to save you time and money
Get Practical – Get the skills your business needs today – Industry leaders developed these courses; they’ve done the hard yards and know what you actually need
Apply Immediately – Get the proven business tools that actually make a difference in the field
Up Skill – Gain a nationally recognised qualification with a proven academic track record
Get Connected – Network and grow relationships with leading peer group members – meet likeminded people from Clients, Contractors, and Consultants through Constructing Excellence, the Construction Client’s Group and The Academy Alumni
Scroll through the timeline below to see the available courses
Supply Chain Management
February 2016
Thurs 25 and Fri 26AUCKLAND
'The principles and knowledge of SCMs application to the management process.' Read more
Collaborative Working and Integrated Teams
March 2016
Thurs 17 and Fri 18AUCKLAND
‘The principles and their application to the management process within corporate enterprise’ Read more
Introduction to NEC AKLD
April 2016
Wed 20AUCKLAND
‘Use this well established contract model to develop a sound understanding of the first principles and practices' Read more
Introduction to NEC CHCH
April 2016
Thurs 21CHRISTCHURCH
‘Use this well established contract model to develop a sound understanding of the first principles and practices' Read more
Stakeholder & CustomerRelations Management
May 2016
Thurs 26AUCKLAND
‘Introduction to the principles and their practical application’ Read more
Conflict, Negotiation and Team Building
May 2016
Fri 27AUCKLAND
'Effective team building, motivation, negation and managing conflict' Read more
YELLOW BELT Certification
June 2016
Tues 21 and Wed 22AUCKLAND
‘Lean is a methodology for process improvement, essentially it is a technique for removing waste and improving flow in processes.’ Read more
Programming for Better Commercial & Risk Mgmt CHCH
August 2016
Tues 23CHRISTCHURCH
‘Typical programmes are produced when the contract is signed - well before people have fully grasped the project - then the programme is never updated and only referred to when things goes wrong.’ Read more
YELLOW BELT Certification
April 2017
Tues 04 and Wed 05AUCKLAND
‘Lean is a methodology for process improvement, essentially it is a technique for removing waste and improving flow in processes.’ Read more
Advanced LAST PLANNER Workshop1
April 2017
Tues 11AUCKLAND
‘Please note that this workshop is NOT FOR BEGINNERS, you MUST be involved in a current Last Planner implementation in order to participate.’ Read more
GREEN BELT Practitioner
3 Day Course
MAY 09, JUN 13, JUL 11AUCKLAND
‘LC tools deliver swift results if you have engaged the people at the workface or ‘Gemba’ in a culture of wanting to do things better. To achieve this, you will need to learn how to LEAD Lean Construction.’ Read more
Advanced LAST PLANNER Workshop1
June 2017
Thurs 15AUCKLAND
‘Please note that this workshop is NOT FOR BEGINNERS, you MUST be involved in a current Last Planner implementation in order to participate.’ Read more
Excellence in Construction
Coming Soon
TBC'Introduction to the principles of excellence in the management of construction business' Read more
Myers-Briggs
Coming Soon
TBC'Introduction to the principles of Myers Briggs Personality Type' Read more
Leadership
Coming Soon
TBC'Introduction to the principles of Leadership and their application to the management process within corporate enterprises' Read more
Project Financial Analysis
Coming Soon
TBC‘This is not accounting! This course tailored for the construction industry and the learning is married with practical situations.’ Read more
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking
Coming Soon
TBC‘Play your part in the benchmarking of the NZ construction industry and continuously improve your business at the same time!’ Read more
Managing Change
Coming Soon
TBC'Introduction to the principles of Managing Change and their application to the management process within corporate enterprises' Read more
Commercial & Contract Management
Coming Soon
TBC‘When you start with choosing the contract form before even considering the risks, priorities and constraints you end up with a contract not fit for purpose.’ Read more
Risk Control and Mitigation
Coming Soon
TBCAuckland
‘The industry has for a long time been dominated by legends whose biggest claim to fame is generally putting out fires they lit themselves! Good Risk Management means you avoid lighting the fires. Read more
Programming for Better Commercial & Risk Mgmt AUCKLAND
Coming Soon
TBC‘Typical programmes are produced when the contract is signed - well before people have fully grasped the project - then the programme is never updated and only referred to when things goes wrong.’ Read more
Resilience
Coming Soon
TBC‘When challenged or distressed, resilient people find a way to make things work! Gain a greater understanding of sign sand symptoms of high and low resilience at The Academy.’ Read more
Join 70% of all Academy Candidates have been promoted to management posts within their own business since graduating.
Diploma projects have shown direct returns to the business bottom line within a year.
Contact us to find out what we can do for you
“Learn more about the whole range of courses, or discuss bespoke training options for your team”
Diploma in Managerial Excellence in Engineering & Construction.
New Zealand construction industry leaders are saying about the Academy…
Michael Fulton, National Development Manager, Fulton Hogan
John Tovey, Construction Manager, TH Barnes
Why choose The Academy?
With proven results & trust from top companies & industry leaders, the courses are a great investment in your future! It’s hard not to choose The Academy of Constructing Excellence
The courses are designed to assist the development of a ‘World Class’ industry here in New Zealand by helping to shape the hearts and minds of those in and rising to leadership roles. Become part of the generation of ‘built environment’ executives committed to higher levels of leadership, professionalism and innovation while improving your project and business processes and outcomes in every respect.
The success of this approach is borne out by the recommendations from past and current students and their mentors, all of whom are now members of an Academy Alumni.
The emphasis throughout the course is on practical tools and application in the workplace along with a focus on the culture of the individual as a contributor and leader in the industry.
The programme of training modules comprises of learning on all aspects of best practice and leading edge thinking on project and business management.
Enjoyable!…
Straight from the horses’ mouths, participants loved the courses.
“It was not at all boring, it was definitely interesting hearing stories from speakers who
are at the top of big companies nationally”
-Tamati Parker, Arrow International
Immediately applicable…
You will go home and be able to immediately apply the knowledge you have gained. The practical courses equip you with real tools for successfully improving your businesses and projects.
War stories shared…
Each course’s value is demonstrated through real industry examples, where you are encouraged to share your personal experiences.
Presented by NZ industry leaders and international experts…
International presenters are regularly brought from overseas to deliver some of the courses, train our facilitators and give conferences here in NZ. These alone make The Academy exceptional in the New Zealand market.
Culture and innovation…
Your leadership skills and capacity to innovate will be improved. This is particularly important to the future of the industry as we move from a traditionally fragmented and often adversarial basis to a collaborative and integrated approach. The Academy brings experts in team dynamics and team make-up with an emphasis on self-awareness and insight. This prepares you to manage yourself and lead your teams with a new perspective on relationships and productivity.
Designed for you…
The courses are tailored to anyone involved in creating the built environment. Anyone conceiving, designing, constructing or maintaining an asset will benefit from these courses. The fundamental consideration in developing these courses has been to create employees who lead their organisation to progress towards world best practice.
Access to current industry leaders…
An Industry Advisory Panel (IAP) was formed to provide an overview of the courses’ development. It comprises of leading industry figures. They are Managing Directors, Directors and CEOs who believe in industry change across consultants, contractors and clients.
Unique industry leaders from companies such as Arrow, Beca, Fulton Hogan, Auckland Transport, NZTA and NZIM bring their knowledge and skills directly to course participants.
Scroll through the timeline below to see the available courses
Supply Chain Management
February 2016
Thurs 25 to Fri 26'Introduction to the basic principles of Supply Chain Management (SCM) and their application to the management process within corporate enterprises.' Read more
Collaborative Working and Integrated Teams
March 2016
Thurs 17 to Fri 18‘An introduction to the basic principles of Collaborative Working and their application to the management process within corporate enterprises’ Read more
An Introduction to NEC
April 2016
Apr 20Auckland
‘Use this well established contract model to develop sound understanding of the first principles and practices of delivering building and infrastructure works'
Intro to NEC
April 2016
Apr 21Christchurch
‘Use this well established contract model to develop sound understanding of the first principles and practices of delivering building and infrastructure works'
Lean Construction and Last Planner
April 2016
Thurs 28 to Fri 29‘Lean is a methodology for process improvement, essentially it is a technique for removing waste and improving flow in processes. It can be universally applied across many industries, services and projects.’ Read more
Stakeholder and CRM
May 2016
Thurs 26‘Introduction to the principles of Stakeholder & Customer Relationship Management and their practical application’ Read more
Conflict, Negotiation and Team Building
May 2016
Fri 27'Introduction to effective team building, motivation, negation and managing conflict' Read more
Programming for Better Commercial and Risk Mgmt
May 2015
Tues 5‘Typical programmes are produced when the contract is signed - well before people have fully grasped the project - then the programme is never updated and only referred to when things goes wrong.’ Read more
Construction Excellence
July 2016
Thurs 28 to Fri 29'Introduction to the principles of excellence in the management of construction business' Read more
Myers-Briggs
July 2016
Fri 29'Introduction to the principles of Myers Briggs Personality Type' Read more
Leadership
August 2016
Thurs 25'Introduction to the principles of Leadership and their application to the management process within corporate enterprises' Read more
Resilience
September 2015
‘When challenged or distressed, resilient people find a way to make things work! Gain a greater understanding of sign sand symptoms of high and low resilience at The Academy.’ Read more
Project Financial Analysis
September 2016
Fri 30‘This is not accounting! This course tailored for the construction industry and the learning is married with practical situations.’ Read more
Technology Enablers (BIM)
September 2016
Fri 30'Streamline processes throughout a building's lifecycle' Read more
Performance Measurement and Benchmarking
October 2016
Thurs 27 to Fri 28‘Play your part in the benchmarking of the NZ construction industry and continuously improve your business at the same time!’ Read more
Managing Change
October 2016
Fri 28'Introduction to the principles of Managing Change and their application to the management process within corporate enterprises' Read more
Commercial and Contract Management
Coming Soon
TBC‘When you start with choosing the contract form before even considering the risks, priorities and constraints you end up with a contract not fit for purpose. Breaking from tradition is the Solution!’ Read more
Risk Control and Mitigation
Coming Soon
TBC‘The industry has for a long time been dominated by legends whose biggest claim to fame is generally putting out fires they lit themselves! Good Risk Management means you avoid lighting the fires.’ Read more
Contact us to find out what we can do for you
“Learn more about the whole range of courses, or discuss bespoke training options for your team”