RMBF says construction in recession — again
The Registered Master Builders Federation says while consent figures for new dwellings showed an increase for the 2010 year compared to the 2009 year,...
Prison-trained worker now an ‘asset to company’
‘Honesty greatly appreciated’ Prisoners completing industry-recognised national qualifications in crane operation and concrete skills at the Auckland Prison pre-cast concrete yard...
HireQuip acquires Scissor Platforms Ltd
Tasman Capital Partners investee, Pacific Equipment Solutions, has announced the acquisition of Scissor Platforms Ltd’s business and assets as part of its growth and...
Spectacular museum of old and new art opens
MONA built to shock and offend’ Australia’s largest private museum, the spectacular $75 million Museum of Old and New Art (MONA),...
Leaky home financial assistance package a ‘waste of time’
In a bid to prevent the passing of legislation that will potentially destroy the lives of thousands of New Zealanders, advocate for leaky home...
NZ industry facing slight decline
Residential building and infrastructure construction picking up the slack from non-residential sector The total value of building authorisations in New Zealand...
Construction, cartels and collusion — surely not in our backyard?
The construction sector is a major driver in the New Zealand economy. As with any market sector, those businesses that best meet customer demand...
The year of the Licensed Building Practitioner
Building reputations and skills for people working in the building sector is one of the aims of the current Building Act Review. A...
English couple begins the Queenstown sustainable eco-home revolution
Multi award-winning Registered Master Builders construction company Rilean Construction has recently sold its first energy efficient sustainable Evolution Series home, just weeks after launching...
Holmes wins international structural award
Holmes Consulting Group has won the prestigious international 2010 Structural Award in the Heritage category from the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) in London....