NZers asked to help build better Aotearoa
New Zealanders have a chance to shape the Aotearoa of 2050 through a new online tool launched by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te...
Myth or reality: The practical — and psychological — reasons why most excavators are...
Most manufacturers worldwide colour their construction equipment yellow. Over three-quarters of all excavators wear this colour. But why?
The reasons range from safety concerns to...
UAVs a vital part of the Kaikoura solution
New technology is allowing spatial data professionals to make instant assessments of damage to roads and valleys caused by the South Island earthquakes.
Unmanned Aerial...
Simplicity Living begins third Build to Rent residence in Auckland
Eighteen months after launching a major Build to Rent (BTR) programme, Simplicity Living has begun construction of its third residence, in Owairaka/Mount Albert, Auckland.
The...
Roofer’s fatal fall a reminder of dangers of working at height
The death of a well-known Christchurch roofi ng contractor is a reminder that nothing is more important than safety when people are working at...
Hirepool gets good Kiwi blokes on board
Popular TV personalities Pete and Andy Walker have climbed on board the Hirepool wagon.
They’re the stars of the company’s new 30 second television commercial...
Submissions invited on Construction Contracts Act 2002
The Department of Building and Housing is inviting you to share your experiences of the Constructions Contracts Act 2002. The Construction Contracts Act...
Timber Standard amended to ensure quality buildings
Springy floors, sagging lintels and walls moving excessively in high winds should be problems of the past with the introduction of Amendment 2 to...
Landmark decision will ‘make it difficult for councils to turn back the tide’
A home owner has been awarded $250,000 to replace her Waitakere home in a landmark ruling by a High Court judge, who has also...
First quarter sees record number of new building apprenticeships
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has seen a massive 22% increase in new building apprenticeships as a result of New Zealand’s...