Allied Concrete

26/10/2026

A few weeks ago, we shared a sneak peek of our trucks heading across the water in the Marlborough Sounds. Here’s how the Longbeach Boatshed foundation pour came together.

With the site reached from the water, our Blenheim team supplied 50 MPa marine concrete across seven truckloads. The trucks were transported by barge, with the delivery timed for high tide so the barge could get as close to shore as possible. From there, the concrete was pumped across the water to the foundations.

Thanks to HR Construction, who completed the concrete placing, Pumprite Concrete Service's on pump operations, and Arthouse Architects Ltd behind the design. Thanks also to Matthew Croad Photographer and Simon Devitt for capturing the construction and completed photos.

Read the full project story: https://www.alliedconcrete.co.nz/project/longbeach-boatshed-marlborough-sounds/

22/10/2026

A bit of hands-on learning for our Nelson team! 👷

Last week, Rhiannon from Sika New Zealand visited our Allied Concrete Nelson plant to run a practical training session with some of the team.

It was a great opportunity to learn more about Sika products, ask questions and get some hands-on experience.

Thanks to Rhiannon for coming along and sharing her knowledge with the team!

21/10/2026

From the soft white of Southern Alps to the cool grey of Fox Glacier and warm, earthy tones of Moeraki, our FormaColoured range brings the beauty of New Zealand's landscapes into concrete design.

Whether you're drawn to light, natural finishes or warmer, grounded tones, FormaColoured offers 14 colours to explore for your next project.

Not sure which shade is right for you? Order three free FormaColoured samples through DesignHub and see the colours for yourself.

Discover FormaColoured and order your samples: https://www.thedesignhub.co.nz/order-concrete-samples

18/10/2026

Recycling Week 2026 | Rethinking the materials we use

Recycling Week is a reminder that making better use of resources can extend beyond what we put in the recycling bin. It can also influence the materials we choose for construction.

At Allied Concrete, our Ecrete® range incorporates supplementary cementitious materials to partially replace traditional cement, helping reduce the embodied carbon of concrete while maintaining the performance required for the job.

Depending on the mix, Ecrete® can achieve a 10–75% reduction in upfront embodied carbon compared with our industry-standard concrete baseline.

Curious about the potential carbon savings for your next project? 🌱

Our Ecrete® calculator makes it easy to explore the potential carbon reduction associated with choosing Ecrete® for your concrete requirements.

Explore Ecrete® and try our calculator: https://www.alliedconcrete.co.nz/ecrete-calculator/

16/10/2026

Inspired by nature. Designed for the spaces we live in.

From soft, natural tones to deeper contemporary shades, Allied Concrete's FormaColoured range offers 14 colours inspired by Aotearoa's landscapes, giving architects, designers and homeowners more freedom to explore colour in concrete.

Whether you're planning a new build or looking for inspiration for your next project, discover how colour can bring a different dimension to concrete design.

Discover the range: https://www.alliedconcrete.co.nz/concrete-product/formacoloured/

15/10/2026

Polished concrete flooring brings a timeless, contemporary finish to interiors, complementing natural materials, open-plan living and modern architectural design.

With its durability, low-maintenance appeal and seamless appearance, Allied Concrete's Ready Polished is a practical flooring solution that doesn't compromise on style.

Explore the possibilities of Ready Polished for your next project.

Discover Ready Polished: https://www.alliedconcrete.co.nz/concrete-product/ready-polished/

13/10/2026

Great to see progress underway on the Churchill Private Hospital extension in Blenheim!

Our Allied Concrete Blenheim team supplied 50.3m³ of 2519 concrete for the foundations of the new extension.

09/10/2026

We’re pleased to welcome two new team members to Allied Concrete.

Ruby Quinn has started her Concrete Cadetship in Nelson. She has settled into the batching role well and is already making a great impression with customers.

Nadz has joined our Wānaka team as Batcher/Dispatcher. She brings strong management experience from her previous roles and is enjoying learning the ropes with the team.

Welcome to the team, Ruby and Nadz. 👏

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Great to see progress continuing on the Second Ashburton Bridge project.

Our Ashburton team has supplied around 90m³ of concrete for the first two bridge piles so far, with plenty more to come as piling continues across the river.