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.
Murray Sneddon
Contract Estimator, Manawatū
Fellow NZ Institute Quantity Surveyors (35 years), Registered Quantity Surveyor NZ, Certificate in Quantity Surveying, Graduate Diploma in Business Studies (Arbitration/Mediation) – Massey University 2009, SiteSafe Construction Passport, Emergency First Aid Certificate
Murray is a founding director and key stakeholder of Alexander Construction Central Ltd. With 50 years experience in the construction industry, he has played a central role as the estimator for the procurement of all new work. Murray is also highly knowledgeable in
overseeing construction operations, offering strategic guidance throughout the project.
Prior to his work with Alexander, he spent a significant portion of his career at Mainzeal, where he worked from 1992 to 2013. Murray is highly skilled in several key areas that contribute to his success in the construction industry.
Murray’s expertise include:
• Effective communication/negotiation with clients,
subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ability to measure, schedule, and cost accurately,
ensuring precise project planning.
• Up-to-date knowledge of costs related to labour,
materials, and other resources, keeping projects
financially on track.
• Openness and honesty in all situations, building trust
with stakeholders.
• Adherence to recognised procedures when
completing tasks, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Ability to identify areas needing cost reductions,
optimising project budgets.
• Skilled in mediating contractual issues between all
parties involved, fostering resolutions.
• Receptive to advice and constructive criticism, always
looking to improve.
• Collaborative and respectful of individual differences,
promoting effective teamwork.
"…couldn’t have asked for more"
Stan Field – Opus International Consultants
"We look forward to working with you on future projects…"
I would like to extend our thanks for running a tight ship and excellent contract on Graceland’s Stage 4. The team at Isaacs have really enjoyed working with the Alexander team and from a management point of view it has been delivered exceptionally well by you and your team. We value the open and transparent relationship in all aspects of the project, especially the communication around issues, the detailed accounting processes, and the prompt payments. We look forward to working with you on future projects and building off our relationship.
Daniel Pepper - Isaac's Plumbing, Pumping & Electrical
"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
"…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