New guidelines to prevent falls on site
Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson has recently launched new guidance to reduce the workplace death and injury toll from falls in the construction sector....
National Party construction policy outlined . . .
Q1: How do you intend to tackle the housing affordability problem? In your opinion, what is the biggest factor affecting this problem?
The key to...
Building industry supports government’s new construction procurement guidelines
The construction sector has welcomed the announcement by Ministers Phil Twyford and Jenny Salesa of the recently revised Construction Procurement Guidelines.
The Guidelines acknowledge and...
Top young Auckland engineers recognised
Two outstanding young engineers have been recognised by Engineering New Zealand’s Auckland Branch’s GT Murray Award for the best student member presentation on an...
Auckland held to ransom by appeals
The time has come to take action with the Auckland Unitary Plan and move on, according to Property Council Auckland Branch president Phil Eaton.
The...
RMA overhaul critical . . .
Overhauling the Resource Management Act (RMA) is critical to addressing housing supply and affordability, and maintaining the momentum of economic and job growth, as...
Preparing your business for the rebound
Over the next four, six or eight weeks (who really knows) your focus will be on managing your business and getting it ready for...
Owner’s dream home scores top award
Takahe Construction’s top work on a Christchurch home has not only wowed their client, but House of the Year judges too.
The company was awarded...
Sustainable development recognised
The Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand’s (CCANZ) 2013 Concrete3 Sustainability Awards will again recognise and celebrate the industry’s contribution to sustainable development.
Now...
Hawkins and China Construction JV signs up for Park Hyatt Auckland
Hawkins Group and China Construction will be working in a joint venture to deliver Park Hyatt Auckland in Wynyard Quarter, following a contract signing...