We are deliberate in our approach to being a traditional self-performing construction company – using our own people, rather than hiring outside subcontractors. Our self-performing capability allows us to draw on our highly qualified specialist workforce, control your project and ensure timely delivery to the utmost quality. We employ our own civil and construction crews across all the key trades – from the excavator operators and drainlayers who do the groundwork to the carpenters and painters who finish the job. This gives our in-house project managers the control and flexibility to be responsive to our clients’ needs – an especially valuable point-of-difference on complex or time-sensitive projects.
The benefits of self-performing
Why choose a self-performing contractor?
- Certainty of delivery: You’re working with a strong, stable construction company with full end-to-end control over the construction process and a track record of delivery.
- Greater control over costs: Because we’re not layering multiple subcontractor margins, our pricing can be more transparent and often more competitive. There’s also less risk of cost blowouts caused by subcontractor markups or disputes.
- Better control over scheduling: Because we control our own labour and resources, we’re less dependent on subcontractor availability. This means we can mobilise faster, avoid delays and have more flexibility to make up lost time if necessary.
- Improved quality control: We have direct oversight of workmanship and standards, leading to more consistent quality and faster identification and resolution of issues. We employ people who are top of their game and give them the tools and support they need to do their best work.
- More accountability: We take full responsibility for delivery of your project, which simplifies communication and problem resolution and ensures you’re not left managing finger-pointing between subcontractors.
- Enhanced safety management: We prioritise high-energy hazard recognition with developed controls that prevent serious injury.
- More flexibility: If changes arise during construction, our in-house teams problem-solve effectively and adapt quickly.
- Better coordination: For complex projects with lots of moving parts, having core trades in-house improves coordination, reducing clashes and inefficiencies.
- More ownership: Our highly skilled teams take pride in their work and go above and beyond to deliver Cassidy quality on time, every time.
Q&A
Q: How unusual is it for a Kiwi construction company to self-perform civil and construction?
A: Many other commercial construction companies are, in effect, project management companies that subcontract out the actual ‘doing’ to other companies. But that’s not how we roll at Cassidy Construction. Almost uniquely among commercial construction companies, we run our own workforce so we can control every aspect of our projects and deliver the best possible outcomes to our clients.
Q: How does having an in-house civil team add value for Cassidy clients?
A: There’s a huge amount of technical capability in our civil arm, so we can add value with design and construction solutions, constructability advice and methodologies. When we form a project team, we can draw on a wider range of skills and experience than if it were solely a construction team. Having civil team members sitting alongside construction teams allows more collaboration throughout all stages of the project.
