New bridge planned for Wynyard Quarter
Plans are afoot to replace the Wynyard Crossing pedestrian bridge that links Auckland’s city centre to the waterfront with a new, more reliable bridge.
The...
Timber Unlimited launched to lower emissions and meet local industry needs
The use of timber to reduce climate-changing emissions from the local construction industry has become easier and more accessible with the launch of Timber...
Who will become the RMB CARTERS 2019 Apprentice of the Year?
The future leaders of New Zealand’s building industry are preparing for the Registered Master Builder CARTERS 2019 Apprentice of the Year competition in November.
Each...
Unit Titles Act review under way
Minister for Building Issues Clayton Cosgrove says a comprehensive review of the Unit Titles Act 1972 is being driven by big changes in the...
The great housing debate
It’s fair to say many of us were glad to see the back of 2020. But as we look to the year ahead, our...
Firm chosen to build Tauranga CBD tertiary campus
The University of Waikato has chosen Hawkins Construction to build the new Tauranga CBD tertiary campus development.
Activity on the Durham Street site in central...
Auckland structural engineers receive international commendation
Structural engineers Holmes Consulting Group received a commendation in the Award for Arts, Leisure or Entertainment category for the redevelopment of the Auckland War...
Revolutionary Waiheke building takes energy efficiency to new levels
A new development has officially opened on Waiheke Island that is believed to be New Zealand’s most sustainable mixed-use building. Developed by leading...
Licensing changes will make it easier for qualified tradespeople
20,000 expected to be licensed by 2012 From 15 Feb 2010, qualified builders and tradespeople will find it faster, easier and...
Fletcher welcomes FENZ report
Fletcher Construction chief executive Peter Reidy has welcomed Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s (FENZ’s) report into the October 2019 New Zealand International Convention Centre...