New Zealand’s land supply and affordability crisis. Where to from here?
One of the resounding common themes at September’s Constructive NZ construction forum in Christchurch was the shortage of land.
Nearly every participant I spoke to...
The National Construction Pipeline Report — a valuable industry tool
In July of this year, the Ministry of Business Innovation and Enterprise (MBIE) released a useful and enlightening report to do with understanding the...
A cunning political stunt?
In August of 2015 a very telling report titled The Rules Reduction Taskforce Report was delivered to the Minister of Local Government.
It received much...
Review of apartment sound transmission requirements could have big impact on building costs
Clause G6 of the New Zealand Building Code deals with the requirements for limiting sound transmission between apartments intended for permanent living.
It was first...
Retentions to be held in trust — be careful of what you wish for!
Building Today columnist and industry stalwart Mike Fox says few in the industry understand the unintended and potentially catastrophic financial fallout that he says...
The Falling from Heights campaign — justifying the costs
Following the publication of my article in Building Today September 2015 titled The Real Cost of the Falling From Heights Campaign, I sent copies...
The Falling from Heights campaign — justifying the costs
Following the publication of my article in Building Today September 2015 titled The Real Cost of the Falling From Heights Campaign, I sent copies...
Make this year your most profitable year yet!
By adopting the following simple but smart ways to work more efficiently, reduce waste and make better returns without increasing your prices, this year...
Affordable housing stymied by red tape
By Matrix Homes managing director Sean Murrie
Matrix Homes, the Trentham-based company building quality affordable homes in the old General Motors factory, claims red tape...
Minister: Too many Loopy Rules!
By Minister of Local Government Paula Bennett
One of the best things about my job is getting around the country, talking to New Zealanders from...