December 2019 Issue

Meeting a large skills shortage is no mean feat, but in challenge lies opportunity. Enter the Reform of Vocational Education (RoVE) — the biggest change […]

The number of Kiwis taking up construction apprenticeships has reached record high numbers, but Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation chief executive Warwick Quinn says […]

This year has been significant for our sector. Before we take a well-deserved break, we should take a moment to reflect on what we’ve achieved. […]

The engineering industry is charging into the new decade with the Heavy Engineering Research Association (HERA) Future Forum 2020 series of events which will bring […]

Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen provides some tips as to how to manage your workforce during the silly season. Employees passing out in work vehicles, […]

Toobi II, designed and manufactured in New Zealand, takes its cue from classic mid-century design, where form follows function and each piece is a study […]

If you’re looking for the ideal substrate solution for roofing membranes, Strandsarking by Laminex New Zealand is the ideal product. Strandsarking is a high-performance structural […]

20 years ago — December 1999: • The preferred site for an indoor arena in the Auckland region — Quay Park alongside the heritage Railway […]

Terry Sage of Trades Coaching New Zealand says it’s time to play the holiday game — which means four or five days of doing absolutely […]

Timothy Bates and Sabina Boyd of Auckland law firm Legal Vision review a recent case which concerned a contractual mistake in an agreement for sale […]

Architect Don Bunting wonders whether warranty insurance is the best way to ensure building quality? The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is considering […]

Spearhead Developments’ Cromwell Hawk House has won the Supreme New Home, Craftsmanship, and CARTERS $1 million to $1.5 million New Home awards at the Registered […]

Fletcher Building Ltd says insurers for the New Zealand International Convention Centre project at Auckland’s SkyCity will cover loss and damage resulting from the significant […]