Can you imply into a building contract a term allowing the owners to terminate?
Timothy Bates and Carlo Wan of Auckland law firm Legal Vision examine a recent High Court decision in which the High Court was required...
Modular commercial design produces cost-effective result
A rare large-scale commercial development in Kaikoura that promises to reignite tourism and the local economy is on track to be at least 20%...
EQC awards $1.2 million to boost NZ natural hazards resilience
Toka Tu Ake EQC (Earthquake Commission) has awarded 14 research teams a total of more than $1.2 million in this year’s Biennial Grants round....
Architects urged to ‘fly their flag’
Public confusion prompts increase of logo use Registered Architects are being urged to “fly their flag” by...
Successful transition from building industry boss to franchise CEO recognised
Moving from a centralised office with 1000 employees doing what they were told to franchise leadership where he needed to sell his ideas and...
Short on staff, short on skills, short on time!
The construction industry isn’t alone in issues such as staff and skills shortages. An issue faced by all businesses is trying to get more...
Are your subcontractors training for the future?
The economic outlook for New Zealand in the short to medium term seems to be constantly improving. We have decade-high migration figures, good commodity...
The role of the RMBF as an industry Association
I thought I would focus my second-to-last Chief’s Chat on the role of the RMBF as an industry Association, both generally and more specifically....
New Zealand’s land supply and affordability crisis. Where to from here?
One of the resounding common themes at September’s Constructive NZ construction forum in Christchurch was the shortage of land.
Nearly every participant I spoke to...
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Opus Architecture design takes out top spot as Christchurch energy champion
An ongoing, and outstanding dedication to sustainable energy has seen Opus Architecture, and its...