Canterbury builders confident with most entries in House of the Year
Canterbury builders have embraced the Registered Master Builders PlaceMakers 2012 House of the Year by submitting the most entries for a single region in...
University hall’s modular construction saves time and money
The new hall boosts the University’s fully catered accommodation by more than 60%, and will open to students in early 2012. “There is...
Catastrophic fi re losses avoidable says Fire Protection Association
The Fire Protection Association of New Zealand has expressed concern that the major losses incurred in two factory fi res recently could have been...
Is your organisation making a difference in H&S?
Industry organisations and companies can celebrate their achievements and recognise their top performers by entering the 2017 New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards,...
The ‘Warthog’ — tough and stable in the workplace
Tradespeople rely on good quality combination stepladders/extension ladders, but unless absolutely robust fabrication is used most available ladders become unstable and worn very quickly...
W&M appoints new chairman
Architectural practice Warren and Mahoney has announced the appointment of John Coop as Board chairman.
Mr Coop replaces Andrew Barclay who will continue to focus...
Poor economic conditions aggravating the building downturn in New Zealand
The dramatic turn in global economic conditions has severely dented business and consumer confidence in New Zealand and has caused dwelling building activity to...
Over 40 years’ experience goes into every profile
From its locally-based design and manufacturing hub in Avondale, Auckland, the Dynex team creates a broad range of innovative products widely used throughout the...
More fault info needed before rebuilding starts
The location and scale of potential faults under the Canterbury Plains must be understood before Christchurch pours billions of dollars into rebuilding, according to...
Frame and Truss merges with Wood Processors
The Frame and Truss Manufacturers Association (FTMA) is to merge with the Wood Processors Association (WPA). FTMA executive chairman Ian McGregor says it...