About us

Improving skills and pathways in the New Zealand Construction Industry.

Our Role

We are an umbrella organisation which represents 17 industry association members, their 12,000+ employer firms and around 25,000 learners. Our vision is for a highly productive, attractive and cohesive construction industry that is empowered to take on more technical and professional roles. To achieve this, we will play an ongoing role in building capability across the sector beyond the vocational education system, through providing funding to improve employers’ skills, scholarships for advanced study, networking opportunities to share best practice and promoting the trades as a career.

Our History

The Building and Construction Training Fund (BCTF) was established in October 2021, after changes came into effect following the previous government’s Review of Vocational Education (RoVE). This resulted in the disestablishment of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), from which BCTF emerged. In April 2025 we adopted a new constitution, from which our name changed to Construction Growth Foundation (CGF).

BCITO logo with the text "building people" in blue and orange.
Red circle with dashed red line

March 2001

BCITO and Te Pūkenga logos side by side on a white background.
Red circle connected to a red dashed horizontal line on a black background.

October 2021

Logo text "Building + Construction Training Fund" in blue and orange.
Red circle connected to a dashed red line on a black background.

October 2021

Logo with the letters CGF in bold black font and an orange geometric icon resembling a roof or arrow, with text below reading 'Construction Growth Foundation.'
Red circle connected to a dashed red line on a black background.

April 2025

Strategic Direction

Looking ahead to the future, we are focusing on improving skills & pathways, collaboration and sharing best practice within our industry and building a sustainable construction sector for the future.

To find out more about our initiatives and what we’re up to, visit our News and Resources.

CGF Strategic Pillars (2023–2025)

  • We are building capability across the sector by:

    • Providing governance training to association directors

    • Promoting accessible training in general and business management skills

    • Supporting clear and well-researched career pathways across technical and professional roles

  • We connect and amplify impact by:

    • Keeping members well-informed through relevant insights and shared best practices

    • Engaging regularly and meaningfully with members and stakeholders

    • Lifting industry standards through active collaboration with training providers and sector leaders

  • We are shaping a forward-looking, resilient industry by:

    • Supporting innovation and driving long-term change across the sector

    • Promoting the foundations of future-ready, sustainable businesses

    • Managing our funds strategically to ensure enduring impact and organisational strength

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