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When green shoots meet headwinds
Master Builders president Kieren Mallon says while it's important to stay informed about global issues affecting us locally, we should be careful to not...
Steel sector roadmap charts path to cut emissions by more than 90% by 2050
The Sustainable Steel Council has launched a new roadmap showing how New Zealand’s steel sector can reduce direct and electricity-related greenhouse gas emissions from...
Concrete NZ welcomes cross-industry momentum on decarbonisation
Concrete New Zealand (NZ) has welcomed the Sustainable Steel Council’s newly released roadmap which outlines the steel industry’s pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050,...
Two into one does go: Introducing Box Studio and Box Build
In a transition that means a broader range of clients can access their services, Box, the design-and-build company that has been operating within New...
Top global role for AUT construction expert
AUT’s leading role in Lean Construction has seen associate professor Mani Poshdar from the School of Future Environments become the co-lead of a prestigious...
Regular Columns
Budget 2026 — building confidence through delivery
Master Builders chief executive Ankit Sharma says Budget 2006 sends a positive signal at a time when confidence remains fragile and many businesses continue...
When green shoots meet headwinds
Master Builders president Kieren Mallon says while it's important to stay informed about global issues affecting us locally, we should be careful to not...
When disaster strikes, what’s your plan?
Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — presents a comprehensive plan for construction businesses to follow in the event of a major disaster.Picture this....
Products
Low-maintenance bamboo cladding offers alternative to traditional timber
Bamboo X-treme cladding is gaining strong traction with New Zealand builders looking for a durable, low-maintenance alternative to traditional timber.
Manufactured from compressed, thermally-modified bamboo,...
Heat pumps take off — one of New Zealand’s largest air conditioning systems goes electric
Auckland Airport has switched on a fleet of 11 industrial scale heat pumps in its international terminal — one of the largest installations of its kind in...
Building for the future with fibre-ready developments
Canterbury continues to lead residential growth, with new home building consents up 16% year-on-year to February 2026*, signalling a strong pipeline of new builds...