February 2011 Issue

The Registered Master Builders Federation says while consent figures for new dwellings showed an increase for the 2010 year compared to the 2009 year, the […]

Multi award-winning Registered Master Builders construction company Rilean Construction has recently sold its first energy efficient sustainable Evolution Series home, just weeks after launching the […]

‘Honesty greatly appreciated’ Prisoners completing industry-recognised national qualifications in crane operation and concrete skills at the Auckland Prison pre-cast concrete yard are being provided with […]

Tasman Capital Partners investee, Pacific Equipment Solutions, has announced the acquisition of Scissor Platforms Ltd’s business and assets as part of its growth and product […]

MONA built to shock and offend’ Australia’s largest private museum, the spectacular $75 million Museum of Old and New Art (MONA), was officially opened in […]

In a bid to prevent the passing of legislation that will potentially destroy the lives of thousands of New Zealanders, advocate for leaky home owners […]

Residential building and infrastructure construction picking up the slack from non-residential sector The total value of building authorisations in New Zealand is estimated to fall […]

The construction sector is a major driver in the New Zealand economy. As with any market sector, those businesses that best meet customer demand — […]

Building reputations and skills for people working in the building sector is one of the aims of the current Building Act Review. A solid construction […]

Multi award-winning Registered Master Builders construction company Rilean Construction has recently sold its first energy efficient sustainable Evolution Series home, just weeks after launching the […]

In a recent appeal from the District Court, Justice Potter unequivocally overturns a District Court decision, holding the trustees personally liable, even where these trustees […]

Europe has more magnificent castles than you can shake a stick at. Few, however, match the glories of Austria’s Schloss Eggenberg. Apart from being hopelessly […]

For many businesses in New Zealand’s construction industry, 2010 was a challenging year — and the BCITO was no exception. A positive aspect of its […]

Whether it’s long lengths in a single sheet or superb economy, Dimond’s top commercial profiles are a poopular choice. DP955 and DD630 have been used […]

Alistair Fussell, CPEng, MIPENZ, B.B. (Hons), M.E. has been appointed manager of Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ). He joined the association as senior engineer in […]

The expansion of the Westfield Chartwell shopping centre in Hamilton has been part of the company’s plans ever since its initial $40 million redevelopment in […]

Thanks to Atama’s confidence, Mr Bradbury signed him on as a casual labourer and, six months later, as an apprentice. Atama, 22, was rewarded for […]

Philip Lindesay is proud of his achievements, and so he should be after his company Lindesay Construction Ltd took out the coveted PlaceMakers Supreme Award […]

Brookfield Multiplex has delivered New Zealand’s premier commercial property — The Deloitte Centre, situated on Auckland’s Queen Street. The building, which recently won the Supreme […]

There are times where one party to a contract decides to withdraw from it. If your client decides to cancel, what you do or don’t […]

Holiday periods seem to pass so quickly, and we are all full steam ahead to another year. I think everyone had a pretty tough 2010 […]

Happy New Year to you all. I trust you each had a relaxing break after what was a very trying 2010, and that you have […]