Hire company on the hunt for NZ’s toughest trade
Kennards Hire has put a call out to Kiwis to help hunt down the toughest of trades.
It has released a number of job ads,...
Safety Plan for Small Businesses
Most business owners would agree that a safe project ensures a quality work environment for all workers, helping projects run smoothly and on time,...
A new plan for housing
The Government has released a “Public Housing Plan 2021-2024” outlining where it intends to construct 8000 additional public and transitional housing places, as it...
BDO helping to build future construction tycoons
BDO has integrated its business advisory expertise into Construction Tycoon, an interactive online game that immerses players in the construction business.
Players can create their...
‘Residential industry not in great shape’
Jennian Homes is calling on the Government to take a stronger leadership role to restore consumer confidence in new home building. “The indicators...
Law changed to protect subcontractors
Legislative changes have been made to give subcontractors the confidence that they will be paid the retention money they are owed should the head...
NZ concrete industry launches 2050 roadmap to net zero carbon
Aotearoa New Zealand’s concrete industry has launched its roadmap to net zero carbon by 2050.
Concrete New Zealand (NZ) chief executive Rob Gaimster says publication...
‘Seismic fuse’ enhances earthquake protection
A licensing agreement between US-based StarSeismic LLC and D&H Steel Construction Ltd will enable the Henderson-based company to start manufacturing Buckling-Restrained Braces (BRBs) that...
New natural disaster insurance model coming
The construction sector will be one of the beneficiaries from a recently announced new partnership between the Earthquake Commission (EQC) and private insurers that...
Fox included in DBH-appointed advisory panel
Former Registered Master Builders Federation president Mike Fox has been appointed to a Building Advisory Panel selected by Department of Building and Housing chief...