Massey leads university education in construction management and quantity surveying in New Zealand. We offer the only bachelor’s degrees in both majors by a New Zealand university and our master’s degree offers the most diversified specialisations. All programmes are contemporary and tailored to fit industry needs.
Our students get to work with world class academics complemented by industry input across all levels of study.
Research is at the heart of the School of Built Environment, with an impressive record of collaborations with other academics and practitioners. Three key research areas encapsulate our researchers specialisation: smart construction, project management and environmental sustainability.
We have on-going funded projects which deliver impactful outcomes to the construction and other industries. These continue to build our reputation nationally and internationally.
Massey University leads New Zealand with its construction and lighting research-led education. Our education focuses on quantity surveying and construction management while our research focus is on smart construction, project management and environmental sustainability.
Massey staff have expertise in drafting building contracts so that the contract is more succinct and easily interpreted.
Dispute over a construction contract can incur large amounts of money and time. This delays works, increases costs and strains relationships.
Contracts can be populated with risk assignment clauses as required for each project.
We have equipment in our photometric laboratory to test lighting performance, energy consumption of new lighting technologies and research and development of new luminaires. The photometric laboratory is on Massey's Auckland campus.
I loved the course, and this passion enabled me to get good grades and create great relationships with my peers and teachers.
Brad Coley
Quantity Surveyor, Rider Levett Bucknall
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
My employer encouraged me to further my study in construction. I chose Massey’s Master of Construction as it allowed me to study via distance and block courses while I worked, making for a manageable workload.
Gareth Arnold
Electrical Engineer – Aurecon
Master of Construction
My study experience at Massey was a great mixture of enjoyment and challenge. It gave me a broad introduction to the processes and knowledge required to be successful in the construction industry.
Jade Allen
Beca
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
I have left Massey not only with a degree but also with the confidence that I still have the ability to learn and excel.
Jason Rawles
Self-employed A1 Handyman Services
Studying at Massey allowed me to both work and study full time. This increased pace, flexibility and ability to learn gave me an advantage over other university graduates. I am now much more advanced in my career than those of similar ages who either just studied or just worked.
Ruan Malan
Quantity Surveyor Trainee – Fletcher Construction Building and Interiors
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
I found this programme challenging, but fun at the same time. We had an awesome lecturer which made the experience unforgettable…” For those of you with an interest in lighting and lighting design, this is definitely the choice for you!
Simon Hadlow
Lighting Specification Sales and Design - Rexel Lighting
Graduate Certificate in Science and Technology (Lighting)
Studying at Massey has been amazing! At the end of my first year, I started a cadetship at Kalmar Construction - which I have continued into my third year of study - doing the work of a Junior/Intermediate Quantity Surveyor. I learnt a lot from my practical work experience.
Simone Scheepers
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
When I first drove to Massey to view the campus I knew straight away that I wanted to study here. I had never heard of a construction degree before, but I applied for it anyway and have never looked back.
Siobhan Walsh
Cost Consultant - Jacobs
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
The papers I completed at Massey University were essential to being able to navigate the measuring software I use every day in my work.
Stacey Otene
Quantity Surveyor, Rider Levett Bucknall
Bachelor of Construction (Quantity Surveying)
Professor Monty Sutrisna is the head of the School of Built Environment. Professor Sutrisna has an extensive body of academic research as well as university leadership and practical experience as a leader in the construction industry in the UK, Australia and Indonesia.
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The School of Built Environment is one of six interconnected schools within the College of Sciences.
