BCI’s Education Sector Snapshot report in New Zealand captures the total number and value of active projects across the country, as of July 2024.   

As reported by BCI, between 2022 and 2023, there was a notable increase in the number of design applications submitted (40.65%) for education projects, the number of applications approved (41.78%), and the number of construction commencements (an impressive 121.66%). In the last year, while the number of design approvals has continued to rise, the number of applications submitted has significantly dropped (-19.06%). 

Analysis in Education Sector New Zealand 2024 

New Zealand’s education sector has 1,641 active construction projects totalling just over 4.29 billion NZD. Almost half of the total number of projects (48.93%) are at the Pre-Construction stage, where tenders are called, and contracts are awarded. Meanwhile, the total value of active education construction projects is quite evenly spread across all stages of the project lifecycle, from Concept through to Construction. 

Looking at the projects broken down by region, we can see that the Northern Region has not only the highest number of projects (857), but the greatest total value of projects at just over 2.64 billion NZD. Despite the Central Region having the second highest number of projects (446), these education projects total just 584.47 million NZD. 

Key Market Players in the Education Sector 

Our Sector Snapshot report ranks the leading developers, architects and builders based on their total construction project value over the past 12 months, as reported by BCI Central. The Ministry of Education – Auckland, Jasmax Ltd – Auckland, and Naylor Love Construction Ltd – Canterbury ranked as the top developer, architect and builder respectively. 

Burnside High School Redevelopment – Featured Education Construction Project 

• PID: 299826017
• Approximate Value: 50M NZD
• Project Type: SCHOOL – redevelopment – up to 2 storey
• Sector: Education
• Stage: Design & Documentation
• Location: Christchurch City, New Zealand 

*All values as of 25 July 2024 

What are BCI Sector Snapshots? 

The BCI Sector Snapshots are a series of free reports that share top-level insights into key construction sectors in New Zealand. Our BCI Sector Snapshot reports provide you with the total number and value of active projects broken down into:  

• Overall national figures
• Construction stages
• Regional figures  

With further details on  

• Key market players (developers, architects and builders)
• Noteworthy projects. 

BCI LeadManager offers comprehensive information on the projects undertaken by key market players in the education construction sector. Within the education sector, BCI reports on:  

• Childcare centres, kindergartens
• Research centres, laboratories, observatories
• Schools
• Universities, colleges, institutes 

Additionally, BCI Analytix provides in-depth analysis of construction activity by sector, stage and location, as well as the sector’s prominent market players. 

Explore our range of free Sector Snapshot reports below:  

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