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...
Well Happy New Year!
Most of us will have come back to a mixture of news. It’s good that interest rates have gone down once again — but...
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...
Topical construction conference on in Auckland and Christchurch
CCH Learning is hosting a one-day Building and Construction conference running in Auckland and Christchurch on September 24 and October 22...
Small but perfect Palmerston North renovation wins award
After entering houses since the competition’s inception 26 years ago, Phil Round of Avenue Construction was ecstatic to take out his first national award...
BCITO launches Strategic Workforce Development Framework
The BCITO’s Strategic Workforce Development Framework (SWDF) was officially launched by Minister for Building and Housing Dr Nick Smith at the BCITO Skills Summit...
BRANZ study valuing sustainability
Do features such as solar hot water or more durable building materials add financial value to a house? BRANZ is investigating.
This study looks at...
Graduates score scholarships
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) is giving five talented graduates the opportunity to build on their qualifications, providing access to funding...
Celebrating our achievers
I've attended a fair few Registered Master Builders House of the Year and RMB Commercial Project Awards national gala evenings, but this year's event...
Project management qualifi cation being made available in NZ
The International Project Management Association (IPMA) level D professional qualifi cation in project management is to become available for the first time in New...