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Following a successful pilot and strong member feedback, Mutu is now available to all New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) members at a heavily subsidised rate, making it easier for small and medium residential builders to track what they own, cut waste and save money. Every year, New Zealand’s construction industry sends more than 1.6 million […]
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Company Janssen Contractors Limited Company size 10 Industry Residential Construction / Commercial Fit-outs Website janssencontractors.co.nz Focus Equipment visibility and booking NZCB Member Yes The history Janssen Contractors is a residential and commercial fit-out business running tools, plant and vehicles across active jobs at any one time. Before Mutu, information about what equipment and vehicles the […]
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Company Urry & Burgess Construction Company size 10+ Industry Residential and commercial construction Website ubc.nz Focus Resource visibility, booking and internal reuse The history Urry & Burgess Construction (UBC) delivers residential and commercial projects across Auckland, from new homes, renovations and extensions to commercial construction, refurbishment and upgrades. With more than 25 years of collective […]
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Mutu has officially joined the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) network as a recognised sustainable supplier. For us, this is an important step forward and reflects the increasing focus the infrastructure sector is placing on resource efficiency, reuse, and better visibility of materials and equipment across projects. Mutu was originally developed to solve a fairly practical […]
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Construction and demolition activities account for around 40% of global energy-related carbon emissions. Embodied carbon reporting in construction measures the emissions associated with producing and transporting materials. Construction emissions tracking software helps organisations track these emissions, reduce waste, and improve sustainability outcomes across projects. Mutu enables teams to measure embodied carbon through material reuse, giving […]
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Project overview Company Kinetic Electrical – East Tamaki Company size 30+ Industry Electrical Contracting Website kinetic-electric.co.nz Focus Resource efficiency between sites / visibility of stock in store Results at a glance Construction equipment tracking software helps teams monitor, manage, and allocate tools across sites, improving visibility and reducing unnecessary costs in construction projects. Kinetic Electrical […]
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Every year, New Zealand’s construction industry sends more than 1.6 million tonnes of waste to landfill – enough to fill Eden Park eight times over. Construction materials reuse is a key way to reduce construction waste and improve sustainability across building projects. Key outcomes Mutu and New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) are launching a pilot […]
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Sustainability in construction contracts is becoming a defining factor for contractors, particularly those relating to government work. No longer just a box-ticking exercise, these construction sustainability certifications provide a measurable framework for reducing environmental impact, improving resource efficiency, and aligning with best sustainability practices. As infrastructure projects grow in scale and complexity, contractors must not […]
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Mutu has been featured in a recent Stuff article titled “Audacity and Hustle: How Four SME Owners Are Growing Their Businesses.” This piece highlights the journeys of four small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) owners, including our story, showcasing the determination and innovative strategies propelling each business forward. You can read the extract on Mutu below […]
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At Mutu, we believe that small actions can lead to big impacts. Every construction material reused instead of sent to landfill is a step toward a more sustainable construction industry through material reuse in construction. That’s why we’re excited to celebrate two more companies that have joined the Mutu 100 Tonne Club—a recognition of businesses […]
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In a powerful display of resourcefulness and generosity, 29 brand-new concrete pipes and risers as part of a construction material donation, weighing over 20 tonnes and valued at more than $16,000, was donated from Dempsey Wood Civil to support farmers in Hawke’s Bay as they continue rebuilding after the devastation of Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. […]
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In an industry where every dollar counts, smart construction companies are achieving procurement savings and finding new ways to maximise efficiency, reduce waste, and cut costs. One of the most impactful strategies? Sharing surplus resources between sites using Mutu. Key outcomes Through Mutu’s innovative resource-sharing platform; Gartshore, Dempsey Wood, Hick Bros Civil, Oxcon and Woodview […]
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Company Dempsey Wood Company size 500+ Industry Civil / Earthworks Website dempseywood.co.nz Focus Material Reuse and Sustainability Dempsey Wood is one of New Zealand’s leading civil contractors, known for their expertise in infrastructure, earthworks, and land development. But beyond their technical excellence, they have a strong commitment to sustainability—actively seeking innovative ways to reduce waste, […]
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We’re thrilled to announce that Mutu has been named in the SBN Next 95, an esteemed list of New Zealand businesses leading the charge towards a low-carbon, circular economy, and sustainable business leadership. The Sustainable Business Network’s (SBN) Next 95 showcases organisations that are making meaningful contributions to a more sustainable future. Being recognised as […]
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Mutu CEO, Ben Redwood was asked to contribute an article to Contractor Magazine for their November 2024 issue with a focus on the impact of sustainable initiative reporting on civil contractors. Ben provided his insights into what he is seeing in the sector around the challenge between achieving sustainable outcomes on projects and rising costs. […]
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We’re excited to announce an exclusive partnership between Mutu and All Heart NZ, an organisation committed to giving businesses circular solutions that turn corporate waste into valuable resources for communities. This collaboration reflects our shared mission to foster a more sustainable and community-focused economy in New Zealand, reducing waste while amplifying positive social impact. Key […]
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We’re excited to announce that Mutu has reached an important milestone — our 1000th user just signed up to utilise the platform on their site, supporting construction resource sharing across their projects. This achievement highlights the growing momentum behind resource sharing in Aotearoa, where businesses are increasingly seeking smarter, more sustainable ways to manage their […]
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Hick Bros Civil has become the first company on Mutu to reach 100 tonnes of construction material diversion back into other projects across their business using the Mutu resource sharing platform. Hick Bros were the first to receive the prestigious Mutu 100 Tonne Trophy (as seen in the above image). Mutu CEO Ben Redwood was […]
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Mutu and our customer Oxcon have been recognised as finalists for Excellence in Sustainability Innovation for their partnership, “Material Reuse Made Easy with Mutu Technology” at the 2024 Auckland CCNZ Construction Awards. Mutu CEO Ben Redwood was very proud of what the team had achieved “It is great to see our team get recognition for […]
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Company ESR (The Institute of Environmental Science and Research) Company size 500+ Industry Research & Science Services Website esr.cri.nz Focus Sustainability reporting and procurement savings The history At the forefront of scientific research in New Zealand, ESR (the Institute of Environmental Science and Research) has long been committed to sustainable practices that support their vital […]
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Company FSL Construction Company size ~40 Industry Interiors Fit Outs / Commercial Construction Website fitoutsolutions.nz Focus Resource efficiency between sites The history FSL Construction, a leader in fit-out solutions in New Zealand, has a strong history of delivering innovative and high-quality projects. Over the years, the company has grown to manage multiple sites simultaneously. However, […]
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Occasionally, companies on Mutu end up with resources they cannot use internally. When the volumes are large, Mutu usually reaches out to its network of community partners to see what can be done to repurpose these items. In this case, Hick Bros Civil had over 60 tonnes of culverts that they could not use and […]
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Company Kalmar Construction Company size 150+ Industry Commercial Construction Website kalmar.co.nz Focus Material Reuse and Sustainability The history Kalmar Construction, a leading construction company based in New Zealand, has always been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability in the construction industry. To further their commitment to reducing waste and promoting a circular economy, Kalmar partnered […]
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Company Hick Bros Civil Company size 350+ Industry Earthworks / Civil Website hickbros.co.nz Focus Material Reuse and Sustainability The history Hick Bros Civil Ltd were looking for a way to make themselves a more sustainable and efficient business as they rapidly grew across New Zealand. They recognised how important having sustainability plans in place were to […]
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Mutu was one of the initiatives selected to receive a grant from the Auckland Council Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund. You could fill the Sky Tower 33 times with the amount of waste the construction sector produces in Auckland each year (700,000 tonnes!!!) CEO Ben Redwood was excited about the opportunities the grant would open […]
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We are very excited to announce that Mutu has been selected as a finalist in the Going Circular category for the 2023 Sustainable Business Awards and a finalist in the 2023 CCNZ Construction awards for the Sustainability and Innovation category. CEO Ben Redwood was very proud of what Mutu has achieved “It is great to see our […]
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To continue its pursuit to be the leading resource management tool for construction companies, Mutu has launched a new integration with global construction project management software company Procore. Procore is used by more than 10,000 companies and has 1.6 million users in more than 125 countries. The US-based software has recently taken New Zealand by […]
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Earlier this month, Mutu along with our customer Hick Bros Civil Construction Ltd were nominated for the Fletcher Living Health & Safety Hero Award. Site Engineer Aaron Jin and Mutu were nominated based on the introduction of the Mutu platform as a sustainability initiative across Hick Bros Ormiston site “when you come across something you no longer need, in […]
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If you are not using tech like Mutu you will be left behind. The app has saved us over $160k since we joined and has been instrumental in redirecting resources we have left at the end of projects into other jobs.
The fact that Mutu helps us reduce waste and be more sustainable, while also reporting on the cost savings makes it a no brainer for us. The on-site teams love it - no paperwork and instant access to materials across our projects.
One of the biggest frustrations before we started using Mutu was not knowing where anything was. Now everyone can see exactly what equipment is where, and it's taken a huge amount of stress out of managing multiple sites.
