Apopo: ‘Infrastructure tragedy’ is quickly coming into view
New Zealand is staring down the barrel of an infrastructure tragedy, according to a new survey by the lead association for infrastructure asset management...
Creighton’s iconic Fendalton ‘Z-home’ is Supreme!
Taking design innovation to a whole new level, this year’s Registered Master Builders Supreme House of the Year over $1 million winner, nicknamed the...
Architecturally-striking airport hotel officially opened
After four years in construction, Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel, one of New Zealand’s most architecturally-striking hotels, has been officially opened. The new...
New government’s policy backtracking poses a number of questions
Outgoing RMBA chief executive David Kelly says policy reversals by the incoming government could create uncertainty in the construction sector — but could also...
Australian ban a reminder for vigilance on silicosis risks
A New Zealand health and safety organisation says it supports the total ban by Australia on engineered stone because of silicosis risks.
MinEx represents the...
Myth or reality: The practical — and psychological — reasons why most excavators are...
Most manufacturers worldwide colour their construction equipment yellow. Over three-quarters of all excavators wear this colour. But why?
The reasons range from safety concerns to...
Green Building designed for extreme climate change
A low-carbon building designed to withstand extreme climate change — that diverted more than 300 tonnes of waste from landfill during its construction —...
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....
Major milestone for Mt Roskill housing development
Kainga Ora – Homes and Communities has reached a major milestone with the completion* of civil infrastructure works at Roskill South in Auckland —...
Preparing for El Nino, and keeping communities safe
El Nino officially arrived in September, and forecasters have confirmed it may become stronger later this year and last into 2024 — meaning bouncy...