RMBF recommends licensing caution
The RMBF has recommended that members exercise caution with regard to becoming Licensed Building Practitioners. RMBF members, especially those that attended the Conference...
Search is on for NZ’s top carpentry apprentice
It’s time for carpentry apprentices from across New Zealand to show off their skills and build their career by competing for the coveted title...
Soil and small earthquakes help pave way for more resilient buildings
Analysing hundreds of small earthquakes is helping researchers predict how earthquakes could impact people’s homes and other buildings, depending on the soil beneath them.
University...
Trade show to feature Recruitment and Growth Hub
In a few weeks’ time more than 250 exhibitors will showcase the latest technology, products and services that are shaping the future of New...
$13 million refurbishment project completed at Queenstown hotel
A $13 million refurbishment at Queenstown’s iconic Novotel Gardens Queenstown hotel has been completed on time and on budget. Queenstown registered master builders...
Construction waste under the microscope
New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga’s latest discussion document looks at the state of play of infrastructure in the resource recovery and waste sector.
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CIC welcomes government’s DIY initiatives
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has welcomed new building regulations announced recently by Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones that clarify what work DIYers...
What to do about your plastic construction waste?
Exploring ways to minimise construction and building waste is a passion for Dr Terri-Ann Berry, director of the newly formed Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC)....
Timaru builder crowned Jack of all Trades
Timaru builder James Williamson has won the title of New Zealand’s best all round tradie and $100,000 of prizes in the final of the...
Royal Wolf creates Ultimate Man Cave container
Royal Wolf has modified shipping containers into everything from temporary accommodation to a portable ice cream factory — and now it has created the...