At a time when many businesses are hunkering down for a period of consolidation, leading property and building consultancy Maynard Marks has broadened its social impact programme in a commitment to excellence within the field. The business is the latest sponsorship...
Retirements Spark Focus on Next Generation at Construction Firm
For many businesses, operating successfully for four decades with a reputation for staff retention signifies ultimate success – one which has been a critical priority for Macrennie Commercial Construction. Over the past five years, the company has nurtured and...
New Sponsor Turns Inspiration into Action
Sitting in the audience at Keystone Trust’s annual Rugby Lunch, Hugh Rebbeck was struck by the confidence and determination of the Trust’s student speakers, which saw him reflect on his own professional journey. “In many ways, I can identify with the Trust's...
Silver Anniversary for Trust Sponsorship Partner
“This is the best day of my life.” These are eight simple words but a lasting sentiment from a vibrant young lad from Gisborne that resonates with prominent business figure and esteemed trans-Tasman property leader Angus McNaughton today. “He was a school leaver, and...
Alumni Advocacy Revives Sponsor Relationship
More than two decades ago, as Director at the former Carson Group, Peter Chudleigh embraced a position as a sponsorship partner of the Keystone Trust. Fast forward to now, and the commitment is back in action, prompted by the persuasive call of Trustee and Keystone...
Australian-owned construction leader makes connections across the ditch
One of Australia’s largest private construction groups, Built, is investing in the Kiwi talent pool by providing graduate opportunities for the next generation. Built, who also has a presence in New Zealand, is the latest to join Keystone Trust as a Key Scholarship...
Building and construction leader has concrete confidence in industry
A building and construction leader says the future for young people is secure in construction, and the industry offers a safe haven amongst professional noise. Kalmar is the latest business to join Keystone Trust as a Key Scholarship Partner (KSP) in a collaboration...
Collaboration yields best outcomes for rangatahi, building and construction leader says
The chief executive of Urban Development Institute New Zealand (UDINZ) says a multidisciplinary approach to industry challenges is necessary to achieve optimal outcomes for NZ Inc. and the next generation. As the head of an industry association representing...
Sector success inspires new social partnership
A pivot in business strategy, and a period of calm, following one of the most significant building booms New Zealand has ever seen, has afforded global property and construction consultancy WT’s insight into how it can better support the communities in which it...
Legacy project shines light on social ethics for global architects
Pictured: Michael Janeke - Partner, Andrew Perez - Managing Partner Melbourne, Katarzyna Jurkiewicz - Principal, Jean Luc Milis - Business development manager, Mark Middleton - Group Managing Partner, Amanda - Keystone Trust General Manager, Neil Stonell - Managing...
Employee satisfaction linked to corporate responsibility, global real estate leader says
One of the world’s leading real estate firms says that a varied programme contributing to corporate social responsibility (CSR) helps to attract industry talent, with young leaders increasingly seeking positions with organisations which provide innovative...
NZX-listed property investor focused on ‘S’ objectives
Just as climate change and governance are shaping up to be key election issues, so too is the education of young adults across Aotearoa-New Zealand. Equipping school-leavers with the tools to succeed in the workplace is an issue thrust to the forefront of the...
Construction bosses say an emphasis on foundation skills is the key to productivity
Two leading construction experts say an emphasis on core competencies is the key to developing a resilient and productive building and construction sector in Aotearoa-New Zealand. Speaking from downtown Auckland, Brian Hutton and Simon Sheldon, executives at...
Trust partnership highlights career prospects within the facilities management sector
Keystone Trust’s newest supporter says a global emphasis on health and climate change in the built environment is seeing greater demand for specialists in the facilities management sector, with the organisation hopeful a partnership will illuminate potential career...














