April 2026 Issue

Articles

Brookfield to invest $250 million in NZ 

Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with more than US$1 trillion in assets under management, has announced the acquisition of two hotels […]

Major solar array to power Toyota New Zealand’s logistics hub

Toyota New Zealand has installed one of the largest rooftop solar systems in New Zealand on top of its 35,000sq m warehouse and National Customer […]

Smarter performance, better value

In today’s building environment, achieving compliance, performance, and cost-efficiency is more important than ever. Eliment Insulation delivers all three — making it a smart, cost-effective […]

The asbestos disposal blind spot for small contractors and DIYers

The Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC) investigates the lack of information and asbestos disposal options for the New Zealand public. “Where can I recycle different construction […]

Turning construction waste into better outcomes

On any construction site, momentum matters. Deadlines, budgets, and compliance targets all move in lockstep. Waste shouldn’t be the thing that slows builders down. Enviro […]

BCATS refresh: Strengthening pathways into the trades

The BCITO remains committed to helping learners gain the practical skills they need to build a rewarding and enduring career in the trades. A significant milestone in this commitment is the transition from the Building, Construction, and Allied […]

Protecting contractor margins in a high-risk industry

New Zealand’s construction industry continues to struggle in a difficult economic climate where global instability, persistent inflation and continued supply chain uncertainty mean that risks […]

Who’s doing the most construction work around NZ?

Pacifecon general manager Trina Farr finds out who’s doing the most construction work in and around New Zealand. Several established market leaders have maintained their […]

Certainty a big factor in retaining key personnel

Most builders market for more work. The best builders market for better people. The Professional Builder founder Marti Amos explains the difference. There’s a residential […]

Fuel pressure building as construction costs hold steady

Construction price rises remain relatively contained, despite significant fuel pressures, according to the latest QV CostBuilder monthly update. The update incorporates more than 11,000 of […]

$500m-plus to be invested in huge new South Island industrial expansion

More than $500 million will be invested in expanding the South Island’s food, manufacturing and construction supply chain infrastructure over the next five years. The […]

NZICC set to redefine business events landscape

Occupying half a city block in the heart of Auckland, the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) is set to redefine New Zealand’s business events […]

Regional Constructive Summit events to continue in May

A morning of insight, inspiration, and networking is in store at the 2026 Auckland Constructive Summit Breakfast in Auckland on May 21, one of a number […]

From boom to balance — six years on from lockdown

Six years on from the March 2020 lockdown, the story of New Zealand’s housing market has come full circle — from boom and gloom to […]

Senior industry leaders meeting in Christchurch to turn rebuild lessons into national standards

Fifteen years on from the Canterbury earthquakes, a landmark roundtable will help shape an update to the New Zealand BIM Handbook — formalising the integrated, […]

Lion commissions 3MW electric boiler at Speight’s brewery 

Lion has commissioned a 3MW electric boiler at Speight’s Brewery, marking the completion of a $7.2 million project that will significantly reduce carbon emissions and increase […]

NZ SMEs brace for impact — fuel shocks driving concern and action

New Zealand’s small and medium-sized businesses are on high alert as global tensions put pressure on fuel prices and supply, with a new pulse survey […]

World-first construction tech could slash emissions — and save millions on infrastructure bill

New world-first technology developed to prevent design errors from cascading throughout the country’s most complex construction project to date could reduce cost overruns in New […]

Stadium design ensures a fan experience to rival any other venue in the world

Fifteen years on from the city’s devastating earthquakes, Christchurch finally has its new stadium. One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha in Christchurch — described […]

Confidence is returning — but so are global pressures

Master Builders chief executive Ankit Sharma says the past few weeks have shown us that, despite encouraging signs for the construction sector in recent months, […]

Drury South distribution centre delivers faster dispatch and greater certainty for customers nationwide

NZ Safety Blackwoods has officially opened its new Drury South distribution centre, strengthening its ability to deliver critical safety, engineering and workplace products to customers […]