No Job Too Hard

By:

Jack Smith

Format:

Hardback

Show Hide Adult Content

$65.00

Available from supplier

Usually ships in 2-3 weeks

0 in Trolley

Price Match

Wrap this item as a gift ($5.90) - add a free gift card on the next page

Free Delivery with Primate

Join Now

Free 14 day free trial, cancel anytime.

Buy Now, Pay Later with:

Afterpay is available on orders $100 to $2000 Learn more

6 weekly interest-free payments of $10.83 with Laybuy Learn more

Availability

Delivering to:

Estimated arrival:

Around 30 May - 11 Jun using International Courier

Description

No Job Too Hard begins with Fletcher Holdings playing a vital role in World War II and Jim Fletcher acting as Commissioner of Defence Construction. His controversial approach got results, and after the war he was pivotal in the creation of the Ministry of Works. During his father's absence, 28-year-old JC Fletcher grew Fletcher Holdings into New Zealand's largest conglomerate. Its construction business would face post-war shortages, restrictive building controls and the running down of state house construction. Jack recounts the company's early efforts to diversify by going offshore, and its ultimately successful entry into civil engineering. This is a story of war and peace, of success and failure, and how New Zealand's premier builder coped in the face of many challenges. No job was too hard, too arduous, or too daunting.

Author Biography:

Jack Smith began work with Fletcher Construction in 1953 and became general manager in 1967. Asked who inspired and mentored him, former Fletcher executive Dr John Hood (later Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University) named Jack, calling him "the doyen of post-war New Zealand construction." Hugh Fletcher, in his foreword, commends Jack's skill and passion for engineering & construction over 35 years with the company, and describes him as a meticulous historian of its work.

Release date NZ

April 7th, 2014

Author

Jack Smith

Collection

New Zealand

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

Photographs

Pages

587

Dimensions

220x270x40

ISBN-13

9781927242360

Product ID

22313600

Customer reviews

Nobody has reviewed this product yet. You could be the first!

Write a Review

Marketplace listings

There are no Marketplace listings available for this product currently.
Already own it? Create a free listing and pay just 9% commission when it sells!

Sell Yours Here