British Medical Journal hails link between home insulation and improved health
The British Medical Journal has profiled a collaborative research project including BRANZ based at the Wellington School of Medicine, which shows a conclusive link...
Little used alternative pathways to gain building consents could make a big difference —...
EasyBuild director Mike Fox reveals a couple of alternative building consent application options that might help builders speed up the process.With timelines for building...
New Zealand’s tallest exterior green walls feature in new Auckland apartments
Soaring five stories high, Natural Habitats has completed New Zealand’s tallest exterior green walls for the St Mark’s luxury apartments in Remuera, Auckland.
The project...
HRV acquires leading heat pump company, boosting group size
Home solutions company HRV has continued its dynamic growth with the purchase of two leading Auckland businesses — making it four acquisitions in two...
Record high dwelling consents add further strain to rising construction costs
A surge in new building consents is piling extra pressure on New Zealand’s construction industry, which is already under considerable strain due to supply...
Careers Expo aims to help construction, engineering and trade sectors meet fast-growing workforce re
Immigration New Zealand’s long-term skills shortage list features more than 50 occupational groups, including construction, engineering and trades.
Increased demand for workers in these sectors...
Architecture Week a huge success
Auckland Architecture Week 2007 kicked off in October with one of the highlights of the week, Steven Ehrlich’s lecture.
The Californian architect was sponsored by...
Contractors and subbies better protected under new retention changes
On October 5, 2023, the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 (Amendment Act) came into force, bringing about significant changes to the way...
New turbines for the windiest continent
Ross Island, Antarctica, is set to receive three new state-of-the-art wind turbines that will power the future Scott Base with more than 90% renewable...
RMBF welcomes moves to streamline WHRS
Government moves to resolve issues with the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS) by streamlining the dispute resolution process are being supported by the Registered...