Japanese artist solving global housing dilemma?

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Every builder’s boot quivers at the name of Japanese artist Kyohei Sagaguchi. Described as a “polymath” and a high-achieving genius, his houses can be built...

Cancer support centre wins People’s Choice Timber Design Award

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Design attracts 'strong emotional response' New Plymouth architects Boon Goldsmith Bhaskar Brebner have scooped the popular People’s Choice Award at the 2009 Timber...

Don’t panic Captain Mainwaring!

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Building Today columnist Ross Middleton sees a Dad’s Army irony in all the blather around Covid as it continues to disrupt. “Permission to speak...

BRANZ able to constructively work with product certification

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The Department of Building and Housing (DBH) recently published new and updated information regarding the introduction and workings of its new Building Product Certification...

Jennian Homes doubles sales in June

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Jennian Homes has recently seen a significant increase in building activity, with June sales more than doubling from previous months this year. Business...

Earth housing a new low-cost option

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An Uku house will be built in Northland as part of a University of Auckland engineering research project into sustainable, low-cost housing options for...

Giant tunnel boring machine starts digging Central Interceptor tunnel

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$1.2 billion wastewater tunnel will drastically reduce overflows into Auckland’s waterways and harbours.Hiwa-i-te-Rangi, the giant tunnel boring machine (TBM), officially set off on its...

New lamp beams Mountaineer into 21st Century

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A Victorian-style coach lamp built by a Queenstown craftsman is set to bring old and new together at the tourism town’s newly-renovated Mountaineer building....

Seven reasons to choose tiles

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Choosing the right roof material is one of the most important decisions home owners will make when undertaking a new build or renovation. The roof...

Paving way for mental well-being in construction

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Site Safe has partnered with St John to develop the Mental Health First Aid in Construction course, designed specifically to suit the needs of...