Our First Choice philosophy

Cassidy Construction’s mission is to be the First Choice construction partner for clients across New Zealand. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality results on every project, guided by our values of client focus, accountability and continual improvement. Our First Choice philosophy is deeply ingrained in every aspect of our business.

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Our people

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Our clients

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Our whānau

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Our subcontractors

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Our community

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Our consultants

How we aim to earn your trust

Our goal of being the First Choice of our clients, our people, our supply chain and our community is the driving force behind everything we do. It guides our quest to build long-term relationships with clients, earn the trust and respect of our industry and be an employer of choice.

  • We aim to be First Choice for our people by giving them the resources and support to do their job well, recognising and rewarding them, and giving them opportunities to grow.
  • We aim to be First Choice for our clients because we deliver a quality product, industry-leading expertise and peace of mind because they know they can trust us to get the job done.
  • We aim to be First Choice for our consultants by fostering a one-team mindset, communicating clearly and collaborating closely to achieve the best possible results on every project.
  • We aim to be First Choice for our subcontractors because we show respect for their skills and time, treat them as part of the Cassidy family and support them to succeed.
  • We aim to be First Choice for our whānau by taking care of our people in a holistic way, providing job security and fostering a genuine sense of connection and belonging.
  • We aim to be First Choice for our community because we are considerate neighbours, minimise our impact on the environment, support our industry, and get behind causes our people believe in.
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How we know we’re getting it right

  • Repeat clients choose us because they enjoyed working with us and liked how we delivered on a previous job.
  • Clients invite us into their team at the outset, then we work together to realise their project.
  • Our people recruit their friends and family into our team.
  • Our subcontractors and suppliers recommend us to their clients.
  • Designers seek our advice and real-world input into the projects on their drawing boards.
  • We receive a warm welcome when we start a new job in place we’ve worked before.
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Q&A

Brendon Vincent

General Manager

Q: What does Cassidy’s First Choice philosophy mean to you?
A: It means we treat others as we would like to be treated, and we do the right thing – even when no-one is looking. From formal Board of Directors’ meetings to daily pre-start conversations on all our sites, our people actively identify what First Choice looks like and use that to guide their decisionmaking and actions. We set high standards for ourselves because we want to make every interaction a positive experience for our clients, consultants and suppliers and the communities we serve.

Q: How does it look for clients?
A: We believe that open communication, a one-team mindset and a no-surprises approach are key to building successful ongoing partnerships with our clients. We work hard every day to deliver the best possible results for their project, using our preconstruction knowledge and detailed planning and quality systems to identify potential problems before they arise so we can proactively manage solutions to prevent delays and cost over-runs.