Unconstrained by the boundaries of traditional professional services, amongst our 200 staff we count those trained in architecture, engineering, construction and economics alongside those who have excelled in professional sport, rocket science and the military.
Our diversity is critical to our ongoing success. Across all disciplines, we select people who have demonstrated an ability to think beyond their field of training. We seek out those who collaborate widely, communicate clearly, and hold themselves to the highest standards of professional delivery.
We are independent by nature and direct by choice. We offer honest advice, clearly stated, from people who are willing to stand behind it.
RCP started in New Zealand in 1994 with the Sky Tower, one of the most challenging construction projects the country had ever taken on.
Doing big, ambitious things with careful planning has been our DNA from day one. From that first project we grew steadily, taking on some of the most complex and high-profile developments across the country and earning a reputation for delivering where it mattered most.
What began as a small team with a bold idea is now a business spanning New Zealand and Canada, still driven by the same appetite for a challenge and still pushing the boundaries of what a project consultancy can be.
We are inspired by what great teams can achieve, and we work hard to create that environment on every project we take on. That means clear communication, genuine alignment, and drawing on decades of accumulated knowledge to get the best possible outcome.
We believe teams require face-to-face collaboration to thrive. Spending time with clients, collaborators and contractors isn't a task to be minimised. It's a part of the job we love. Construction doesn't always fit neatly into a spreadsheet or a video call, and the best way to solve hard problems is in person.
Health and safety is embedded into how we work, not managed around it. RCP has been committed to health and safety leadership in the New Zealand construction industry for three decades. We are founding members of the Mates in Construction programme, SiteWise Gold Accredited, and members of Site Safe New Zealand. Our National Health and Safety Committee ensures our standards remain current and consistent across every office and every project we touch.
The places and projects we work on belong to the communities that live with them long after construction is complete. Our approach is premised on relationships first. We engage as people before we engage as a business, and we work hard to ensure the voices of indigenous communities are genuinely present in the decisions that shape their environment. Building that kind of trust takes time, cultural competency, and a willingness to listen. It is something we invest in seriously across everything we do.
As influencers in the built environment, RCP is committed to managing our business in an environmentally sustainable way. We hold Toitu Carbon Reduce certification and are actively working toward net zero. Through the advice we give and the projects we are part of, we advocate for better environmental outcomes and push for higher standards across the industry.
We invest in the people and organisations that make our industry and our communities stronger. That means supporting the next generation coming into the industry, giving back to the communities we work in, and playing an active role in the industry bodies driving meaningful change.
