Fire up your business for 2008
The BCITO Career Launcher is the newest online tool connecting apprenticeship seekers with employers. Register as an employer Employers must...
Strong scrap metal demand forces steel price jump
Pacific Steel Group has advised customers it will be increasing the price of all its steel reinforcing and wire products by 12%, effective from...
Informative steel housing link now up on SCNZ site
The Steel Construction New Zealand Steel in Housing web page allows members to view a quick selection of steel beams, posts and footings compatible...
CPD scheme introduced by steel company
In an effort to support the ongoing education of architects, Dimond has become involved with the New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Continuing Professional Development...
NZ’s sustainability problems: a backgrounder
Who is Beacon Pathway Ltd?
Beacon is the vehicle chosen by a number of like-minded organisations that are working to find affordable, attractive...
New insulation requirements mean smarter living
New insulation standards being required across New Zealand over the next year will mean warmer, healthier and cheaper-to-run homes. The new requirements are...
Strong case for improving New Zealand’s unsustainable homes
New Zealand homes are cold, damp, unhealthy and inefficient. They contribute to poor health, increase environmental impacts and take money out of our pockets....
Sustainable building — more to it than meets the eye
It is universally agreed that focused sustainable living is now imperative to the survival of the human race. Population growth in the past...
New ratings system makes energy efficiency visible in homes
The Home Energy Ratings now available to New Zealand home owners will, for the first time, make the energy efficiency of a home easily...
Challenge and personal satisfaction a goal for young Registered Master Builder
Wellington carpentry apprentice Matt Sharp says the key to a successful career is to “love what you’re doing”. The 25-year-old from Whitby, who...