What CMP Construction does

CMP Construction is a privately owned New Zealand commercial construction management company founded in 1989 in Auckland by Ron Macrae. The firm delivers large-scale construction projects — primarily apartment complexes, hotels, retirement/lifestyle villages, commercial buildings, refurbishments, and building remediation — with project values ranging from NZ$10 million to NZ$150 million. Its core technology is general construction and project management with no proprietary software platforms; the firm differentiates through pre-construction value management, accurate financial forecasting, professional scheduling, and a flat management structure that enables rapid decision-making. Notable technical approaches include modular/prefabricated construction (e.g., the 16-level Moxy Hotel with prefabricated rooms) and value engineering embedded early in project lifecycles.

The company serves enterprise and government clients across multiple verticals, including property developers, major hotel operators (Hilton, Moxy, Radisson RED), retirement village operators (Metlifecare), and public-sector clients (St Heliers Primary School). Revenue is generated through project-by-project construction contracts with custom quotes on multi-year engagements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. GTM motion is enterprise field sales through direct relationships with developers, banks, and property owners, supplemented by a reputation-driven, referral-heavy pipeline. The firm operates permanent offices in Auckland (headquarters), Wellington, and Queenstown, with plans for Christchurch, and runs three wholly-owned subsidiaries: CMP Living (luxury property development), CMP Interiors (boutique commercial fitout), and Macrae Equipment (tower cranes and heavy plant), providing vertical integration across the construction value chain.

The business is self-funded with no external investors or venture capital. Ownership remains concentrated with the founder and management, and the company employs approximately 100 staff with a flat structure and high retention (multiple team members with 15–20+ year tenures). CMP holds Telarc certifications across Quality, Environment, and Health & Safety, ranks in the Top 10 Construction Firms of New Zealand (BCI), and has won NZ Institute of Building Excellence Awards in both 2014 and 2020. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; based on headcount, project band, and named contract values, the firm likely operates in the NZ$100M–NZ$250M annual revenue range, though this is an estimate given the absence of audited financials.

Name

CMP Construction

Legal name

CMP Construction NZ Ltd

Website

https://cmp.net.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CMP Construction is a privately owned New Zealand commercial construction manager founded in 1989, delivering large-scale apartment, hotel, retirement village, and commercial projects valued NZ$10M–NZ$150M for developers, hotel operators, retirement operators, and government clients across Auckland, Wellington, and Queenstown.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Industrial Building Construction (23621)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF), Food & Beverage Processing Plant Construction (IMAFADAH)

Keywords

• Commercial construction
• Construction management
• Apartment construction
• Hotel construction
• Building remediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: CMP generates revenue through construction project contracts. They specialize in large-scale apartment complexes, hotels, commercial buildings, and retirement villages. Project values range from $10 million to $150 million.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CMP Construction provides large-scale commercial construction management services across New Zealand, delivering apartment complexes, hotels, commercial buildings, retirement/lifestyle villages, refurbishments, and building remediation projects typically valued between $10 million and $150 million. The firm operates as a head contractor, offering pre-construction planning, value management, design coordination, and full project delivery for property developers, hotel operators, banks, and government clients.

Product overview

CMP Construction is a New Zealand-based commercial construction management company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services. The core offering includes apartment construction, commercial buildings, hotel construction, lifestyle villages (retirement communities), remediation services, refurbishments, and townhouse construction. The company operates related subsidiaries including CMP Living (luxury property development), CMP Interiors (commercial fitout services), and Macrae Equipment (crane and plant equipment). With over 30 years of experience, CMP provides full-service capability from initial concept through to final build, managing projects valued from $10 million to $150 million.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Apartment Construction

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years in commercial construction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Westpac Helicopter TrustminorOthersCMP Construction is a corporate sponsor of the Auckland Westpac Helicopter Trust, which provides world-class air ambulance and rescue services to the community. CMP has supported the Trust for many years.
• North Harbour RugbyminorOthersCMP supports North Harbour Rugby and its teams at every level, understanding the value of hard work, common purpose, and drive to succeed.
• Bay of Islands Swordfish ClubminorOthersAs a Diamond sponsor, CMP supports the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club, the oldest game fishing club in New Zealand dating back to 1910.
• Ronald McDonald CharityminorOthersCMP sponsors a room at Ronald McDonald House, providing a home-away-from-home for families with sick children.
• Whangamata Rugby & Sports ClubminorOthersCMP takes pride in its ongoing commitment to the Whangamata Rugby & Sports Club, providing facilities for Rugby, Football, Cricket, and Netball.
• North Harbour Club & Charitable TrustminorOthersCMP is a proud supporter of the AIMES Youth Excellence Awards, an annual awards and grants programme celebrating outstanding young people aged 13-25 from the North Harbour region.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fletcher Construction: New Zealand's largest general contractor with a national footprint across commercial, civil, and residential building. Most directly comparable as a large-scale NZ commercial builder and CMP's most formidable direct competitor for marquee apartment, hotel, and commercial projects.

Direct peers

• Hawkins Group: Major New Zealand commercial construction company delivering large-scale building projects across apartments, hotels, healthcare, and commercial sectors. Highly comparable to CMP in project size, vertical mix, and customer profile.
• Naylor Love: Privately owned New Zealand construction firm specializing in commercial, heritage, and apartment projects across the South Island and beyond. Comparable in size, private ownership profile, and commercial/Heritage/apartment vertical mix.
• Leighs Construction: Christchurch-headquartered NZ contractor focused on large-scale commercial, hotel, and apartment builds. Comparable to CMP in project scale and southern North Island/South Island geographic expansion ambitions.
• Southbase Construction: New Zealand commercial contractor active in apartments, hotels, and large commercial builds including post-earthquake Christchurch work. Similar scope of work and enterprise-client base as CMP.
• Russell Group (NZ): Auckland-headquartered construction and development group with capabilities across commercial, residential, and apartment builds. Comparable in Auckland-centric, mid-large project focus and integrated development model (analogous to CMP's CMP Living).
• Dominion Constructors: Wellington-based commercial construction firm delivering commercial, government, and apartment projects. Comparable to CMP's Wellington operation in scale and customer mix.

Emerging players

• Accent Construction: NZ commercial contractor with growing presence in apartments and mixed-use developments. Relevant emerging peer given overlap with CMP's apartment and commercial verticals in the same regional market.
• Canam Construction: New Zealand construction firm focused on commercial and industrial builds including warehouses and logistics facilities — overlapping with CMP's commercial and Bostik Logistics-style industrial work.

Regional players

• LT McGuinness: Wellington-based commercial contractor delivering apartments, hotels, and commercial builds. Comparable to CMP in service offering and Wellington regional footprint though operating primarily in a different metro.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/cmpconstructionnewzealand
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmp-construction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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