Master Electricians: Targeted approach needed for trades training funding
The Government’s recently announced additional $9.6 million to be spent on trades training over the next four years could be wasted if there is...
Good progress being made on infrastructure investment
The recent announcement that infrastructure investment is to be boosted by $11 billion over the next four years is good news for business, says...
Jennian Homes launches warm and secure portable houses for Christchurch
However, there is nothing temporary about the houses themselves. Typical of those the company already builds as farm cottages, they will be fully lined...
New Zealand construction sector still playing catch-up despite new highs
Building consent data released recently by Statistics New Zealand shows building consents are at their highest level since 2004. However, the industry needs to...
New Zealand’s leading scaffolding companies to gather in Taranaki
“Like others in the construction industry, scaffolding contractors are waiting to hear from the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA) and the main building contractors...
Solar water heating coming into its own
The time is right for solar Solar water heating has been around in New Zealand for several decades, but it’s only now coming...
Rethinking workplace health and safety
It has been estimated that the cost of deaths, injuries and illnesses caused in New Zealand workplaces is between $4.3 billion and $8.7 billion...
The specifiers have spoken
So we ran a survey to around 2000 industry professionals to get their feedback. First, we stated one of the pertinent trends which...
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...
Concrete industry workshop connects students
Organised by the Cement & Concrete Association of New Zealand (CCANZ), the initiative was primarily conceived as a way to encourage aspiring construction specialists...