We've been in business for over 30 years

We’re a family-owned business that strives to have an exceptional team, first-rate equipment & systems with a positive, engaging workplace culture. Across all divisions; Crane Hire, Civil, Heavy Haulage, House Haulage, Precast Manufacturing and Wind Energy, we look to deliver our clients superior service and innovative solutions every time. With over 30 years in the industry, you can trust us to deliver for you.

Smith Crane and Construction celebrating 30 years

Our Family Business

Smith Crane and Construction is proud to be a multi generational family business. Smith Crane and Construction traces it’s roots back to John C Smith Contractors founded by Tim’s Father. John C Smith Contractors worked on many civil projects such as the Otira Viaduct in Canterbury. Smith Crane & Construction is proud to continue the family tradition of excellence in the provision of crane hire, piling, civil construction and heavy haulage services.

Formed by Tim Smith in 1992

Tim comes from a construction family background and is a qualified diesel mechanic. In 1992 Tim formed Smith Crane and Construction Ltd. It’s been quite the journey over the last 30 years since, Tim started with just one Kato crane – NK20b and a passion for getting the job done. Fast forward 30 years and SCC has over 180 cranes, a total of over 700 plant items, and 300 great members of the Silver Smith Team.

Our Office

In 1997 we relocated to our 12 hectare premises at 484 Johns Road Harewood, Christchurch where we have continued steady growth, consolidating a reputation for delivery of professional services to the highest quality, and growing our great team. We also have offices in Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown and Invercargill.

Smith Crane & Construction Core Values

Mission, Vision & Values

At Smith Crane & Construction our mission is to provide exceptional services that exceed industry standards and empower our clients to reach new heights. We are dedicated to delivering reliable, efficient, and safe lifting solutions while prioritising customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and environmental responsibility.

Core Values:

The Complete Package

We pride ourselves on being a one stop shop to our clients. Our five divisions all work closely together so we can provide you with one complete solution.

Our Commitment To Service

We are committed to providing top of the line service for all clients, no matter how big or small the job, we've got it covered.

Reliability

You can count on us to get the job done, we have a 24hr phone line to assist you around the clock.

Satisfaction Is Our Goal

Customer satisfaction is our top priority, we will do anything we can to meet your needs.

We Work Smarter

Our team is always looking for the most efficient and effective way to deliver for our clients.

Award Winning

 We are proud to have won 3 out of 3 of the NZ crane Awards 2022, Peoples choice award 2023, Trainer of the year for 2023, and 3 out of 3 awards for 2024.

Environmentally Friendly

We recognise that our industry is not the most environmentally friendly but we take all measures possible to do our bit for the environment.

On Time, On Budget

We consistently deliver services punctually and within the allocated budget, ensuring our commitment to timely and cost-effective solutions.

Technology

We harness cutting-edge technology to deliver services of the highest quality, enhancing our ability to meet and exceed client expectations.

We are the can-do team that combines a modern fleet with practical tradespeople, professional engineers and international expertise.

We foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration, valuing the diverse talents and perspectives of our employees. By working together, we leverage our collective expertise to tackle challenges, promote creativity, and achieve remarkable results for our clients.