Representatives from six Northern Ireland-based construction industry companies will be visiting New Zealand in November; the first time that Invest Northern Ireland (INI) has brought a delegation to New Zealand.

New Zealand Council for Infrastructure Development CEO Stephen Selwood believes the visit offers opportunities for New Zealand businesses to hear about innovations that complement traditional construction techniques.

Selwood says, “It is about looking at new ways of thinking and delivery methods not currently used in New Zealand but which are popular and successful in Northern Ireland. The traditional way of constructing houses – house by house – is not keeping up with demand and the UK has experience of providing larger scale housing projects.”

The six companies represented specialise in ventilation system design, architectural metalwork and design, new build turnkey construction, specialist joinery, mechanical and electrical engineering, and cost consultancy services and are keen to learn about the New Zealand market with a view to setting up joint ventures as well as distribution outlets for their construction products and services.

UK Trade & Investment are hosting the delegation and interested industry companies can email Hamish Jenkin or phone 09 303 5014 for further details and to arrange a meeting.