About us

Our iconic projects have helped shape urban landscapes for over 36 years.

At The Building Intelligence Group, we’re ambitious to lead the creation of great places for living and working, and we aspire to be the best and most trusted project specialists in Aotearoa. TBIG is over 36 years strong in independent project management and strategic advisory. We’ve been around longer and have people in more places than anyone else. We are relied on to deliver projects because we’ve shown we know our stuff, we listen and we add measurable value. We value our people and encourage them to be strong thinkers, great communicators, responsive and good to work alongside.

As the project management company with the largest footprint in Aotearoa, with 13 locations, we can seamlessly provide resource for projects, wherever they are.  

We have skin in the game.

Company founder, Director Dave Mann, still works in our business after 35 years. Managing Director Ian Macaskill has been with us 27 years, alongside third Director, Brent Thomson, who has been with our company for over 15 years.

We’re a New Zealand company, 100% owned by people who work in the business and proud of it. Over a quarter of our staff are shareholders, reflecting our legacy of loyalty, stability and consistently getting results.

Management Team

our values

A business culture helps drive us to be great to work with. We developed four values that we strive to guide us in the way we interact, communicate within our teams and with our clients.

AS ONE

We believe in the power of collaboration, working in unison and sharing strengths with our clients, partners and suppliers.

PASSIONATE

We genuinely get a buzz out of what we do. That’s why we’re in the business. It’s how we engage, excite and lead others in a project team. 

impressive

At the start of each project, we ask “What difference can we make on this job?”  We aim to set standards of excellence with our professionalism, the quality of our thinking and with our delivery.

CERTAINTY

We deliver on expectations. On budget, on time and to the desired standard. Our reputation is for 100% reliability.

trusted by clients


Quality Systems

Quality is a big mantra for us, so much so that we were the first project management company in New Zealand to get ISO 9001:2015 certification. The quality of our processes and systems underlines everything we do as project managers and it’s how we get results for our clients.

We see quality as central to our whole of business approach where we will continue to invest in our people, processes, systems, and industry leading certifications to deliver as a national business.

 

Certifications

Awards

Ngā Mokopuna - Commercial Project Awards 2025, Supreme Winner - Over $10 Million

Ngā Mokopuna has won the Supreme Commercial Project - Over $10 Million Award at the Commercial Project Awards 2025. “As one of New Zealand’s most complex buildings, this project confronted the pressing challenges facing commercial buildings as the sector transitions toward a more sustainable future,” said the Judges. “Its success is a testament to the shared vision, determination, and commitment of everyone involved”.
Read more about our involvement with Ngā Mokopuna here.

2025 Awards

Ngā Mokopuna
Master Builders Commercial Project Awards 2025,
Supreme Commercial Project - Over $10 Million.
Education Award - National Category Winner.
Environmental and Sustainable Award - National Category Winner.
Value Award - Over $25 Million.
Read more about Ngā Mokopuna here.

Laidlaw College
Master Builders Commercial Project Awards 2025,
Education - Silver Award.
Read more about Laidlaw College here.

Fonterra South Bloc
Master Builders Commercial Project Awards 2025,
Commercial Fit Out - Gold Award.
Value Award - $1-3 Million.
Read more about Fonterra South Bloc here.

MANUKURA
Master Builders Commercial Project Awards 2025,
Education - Gold Award.
Read more about MANUKURA here.

New Zealand Parliament Executive Wing Façade
Master Builders Commercial Project Awards 2025, Heritage and Restoration - Gold Award.
Read more about the NZ Parliament Executive Wing Façade here.

View past awards

who we stand behind

Keystone Trust

The Keystone Trust gives students affected by adverse circumstances a bright pathway into our industry through scholarships and mentoring. We’re proud to support with our The Building Intelligence Group Keystone Trust School Leavers Scholarship.

MATES in Construction

MATES in Construction provides support services to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide in the construction industry through on-site training, and connects those at risk to professional support. TBIG are proud supporters of this initiative, and have MATES accreditation.

Health15

The Building Intelligence Group are kaitaki of Health15 alongside the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand. Health15 is a non-for-profit initiative which provides busy construction workers with free health checks and services on-site, without needing to take time off work. Follow Health15 here.

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