Hawkins Jubilee Special
Hawkins HistoryFred T Hawkins opened for business in 1946. In an environment of uncertainty, he brought more than just carpentry skills to his craft. He believed in excellence and set high standards, creating a benchmark for the future. In 1951 the Hamilton-based company listed on the New Zealand stock exchange and over the next four decades grew an ever-widening client and regional base expanding to Auckland in 1978. In 1983, in a ‘reverse takeover’ McConnell Dowell merged with Hawkins Holdings Limited, and the company continued trading as part of the McConnell Dowell Corporation. As part of the group, Hawkins developed considerable experience in international contracting, providing management and supervisory resources for projects in Guam, Hawaii, Saudi Arabia and the Pacific. Hawkins relocated its head office to Auckland in 1988 to respond more effectively to the changing demands of the construction industry. In 1994 following McConnell Dowell’s decision to return to its core civil business, Hawkins was sold back into private ownership. Today Hawkins is a leader in providing customers with dependable construction and engineering management. We are 100% New Zealand owned, part of the McConnell Group, one of New Zealand's largest privately owned construction, infrastructure and property groups. |
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