The two builders work on infrastructure projects including highways, ports and water treatment systems.

The two are builders that work on infrastructure projects including highways, ports and water treatment systems.

Infracom chairperson Alan Bollard said a return to work on infrastructure would be an important part of New Zealand's economic revitalisation.

While Trump and McConnell want to work on infrastructure first, Ryan is more interested in tackling so-called entitlement programs such as welfare.

Of course, many construction industry workers have a good set of skills, and they can go into other work on infrastructure projects or other industries.

Civil Contractors New Zealand represents contractors working on infrastructure projects.