PlaceMakers to expand operations in Christchurch
Hot on the heels of the unveiling of the blueprint for the rebuild of Christchurch’s CBD, PlaceMakers has announced it’s to open a brand...
Government launches ‘smarter approach’ to housing
A successful pilot scheme has led to a nationwide roll out of an exciting initiative to improve how Housing New Zealand responds to the...
Dust health risk guidelines updated to address modern day site complexities
Construction site dust and associated health risks to workers have been debated for some time, with previous guidelines no longer adequate enough to address...
GANZ out to raise profile
In Asia, corrosion prevention is the essential factor in the economic utilisation of steel. To bring this message to Kiwi users of steel...
Scholarships help Manawatu builders upskill
For Manawatu builders Jack Lord and Connor Deane, receiving a Freemasons Willson Lewis Scholarship is an opportunity to take their careers to the next...
Green Star rating tool launched for industrial buildings
Warehouses and factories will soon be able to achieve a Green Star rating with the release of the New Zealand Green Building Council’s (NZGBC)...
Bill to help leaky homes claimants arrives too late for some
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove says leaky homes claimants can now be certain that Weathertight Homes Tribunal and WHRS adjudicators are able to...
NZ’s civil contractors welcome incoming government
New Zealand’s civil contractors have welcomed the formation of New Zealand’s next government, and congratulate the incoming Ministers across the three coalition partners.
Civil Contractors...
Workers receiving free site visits
Around 400 Canterbury construction workers are receiving free health advice to help raise awareness about the health risks they face on work sites.
WorkSafe New...
Major construction work on NZICC to begin mid-year
Fletcher Construction says recovery from the fire at the SkyCity New Zealand International Convention Centre in Auckland in November last year will continue for...