Japanese artist solving global housing dilemma?
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
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!
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
Site Safe has partnered with St John to develop the Mental Health First Aid in Construction course, designed specifically to suit the needs of...