Bluescope Steel seeks Commission clearance for acquisition
The Commerce Commission has received an application from Bluescope Steel (NZ) Ltd (Bluescope) seeking clearance to acquire some of the assets of Pacific Steel...
Masterspec NextGen2 a platform for the future
Construction Information Ltd, the producers of the Masterspec specification system, have developed and now released to its subscribing offices the Masterspec Nextgen2 operating platform....
Innovative wood treatment obtains building code approval
An engineered wood product that has the potential to transform construction has been included in the New Zealand Building Code. Laminated beams made...
Key Building Act changes to affect LBPs’ work
There have been recent changes to the Building Act (the Act) that affect the work of building practitioners and the home handyman.
The...
Housing company helps build successful futures
New Zealand group builder G.J. Gardner Homes is launching an exciting series of educational and development schemes that will aim to help those looking...
Royal Wolf creates ‘Ice Cream Factory’ in a container
Leading shipping container company Royal Wolf has modified a 40 foot container into a portable ice cream factory for Auckland-based business Joy Ice Cream....
Fire engineers celebrate Christchurch launch
O2 Fire and Risk celebrated the launch of their company in Christchurch recently at an event that was attended by many from Christchurch’s construction...
Earthquake strengthening start up to guide building owners
Seitech is a newly-formed company offering earthquake strengthening expertise to building owners. The start-up has completed seismic strengthening projects at Britomart Precinct in Auckland,...
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...
RMBA says 2013 ended on a high
The latest residential building consent figures released recently confirmed the growth that occurred in November 2013 carried on in December 2013.
The 2013 year ended...