It has been a pleasure working with ACCL during the past months on the Kettle Cres Redevelopment Project. Working on site both with Kevin and Jody has been terrific, couldn’t have asked for more.
Carl McKnight
Senior Quantity Surveyor, Manawatū
Fellow NZ Institute Quantity Surveyors (25 years), NZ Diploma in Quantity Surveying, Diploma Dispute Resolution, First Aid Certificate, SiteSafe Construction Passport.
Carl is a founding director and key stakeholder of Alexander Construction Central Ltd, where he plays a key role in overseeing the financial aspects of all projects.
Carl started out his career as a Quantity Surveyor with Mainzeal in 1988 and gathered invaluable expertise over his 25 years with the company. His wealth of experience in the construction industry allows him to bring a deep understanding of cost management, project budgeting, and financial control to ensure the successful delivery of each project.
Carl possesses a wide range of skills that are instrumental to his success in the construction industry.
His key strengths include:
• Articulate and confident communicator
• Actively listens to clients, colleagues, and partners,
fostering open communication and building trust
through genuine engagement.
• Experienced in negotiation, reaching mutually
beneficial outcomes by understanding the needs of
all parties and fostering positive, lasting relationships.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, adept at
managing tasks and timelines to ensure efficient
project execution
• Strong analytical mindset, identifies risks and
opportunities, making informed decisions that drive
project success.
• Effective problem solver, Carl quickly identifies issues
and develops practical solutions, keeping projects on
track and minimising disruptions
• Extensive knowledge of building materials, services,
and processes.
"…couldn’t have asked for more"
Stan Field – Opus International Consultants
"…the best contractor I have dealt with"
In doing a lot of construction around New Zealand I can honestly say that Alexander Construction have been the best contractor I have dealt with. For me the property business is based around a positive and easy relationship between developer and construction company. Mark and his team have created a great relationship with our team and we have all being heading towards the same goals.
Tom McKimm (Director) – Big Save Furniture
"We were very grateful for the hard work and long days…"
The planning, problem-solving and incredible teamwork between you all required a huge commitment. We were very grateful for the hard work and long days during the Christmas holiday time. Thank you for delivering the POD to us ready for surgery on Monday.
Denise Primrose (General Manager) - Royston Hospital Hastings
"We are very proud and extremely pleased with our new building…"
We are very proud and extremely pleased with our new building! Ray, Tony and the team have been absolutely amazing to work with, their communication has been exemplary, and they have managed a difficult process with many restrictions and constraints due to the Covid pandemic, a simple and very pleasant process for Leo and I. What an amazing team you have!
Kris Van Berkel - Bay Tyres Hastings