February 2013 Issue

“There have been lives lost and 10 people remain missing. Housing has been destroyed, schools and infrastructure are damaged and there is major disruption to […]

Alistair Fussell, manager of conference organiser Steel Construction New Zealand, says Christchurch is the ideal venue for the inaugural industry event. “Structural engineers and academics […]

Mainzeal Property and Construction, New Zealand’s third largest construction company, went into receivership early this month. The company’s director Richard Yan said the company could […]

Environment Canterbury commissioner Donald Couch says the report provides an up-to-date assessment of the need for geotechnical investigation of liquefaction-susceptible ground in eastern Canterbury. “This […]

In his foreword to the consultation document, Workplace Health and Safety Taskforce chairman Rob Jager says while there are many examples of good workplace health […]

This is on the back of increasing numbers of apprentices in Auckland and Christchurch.  Prime Minister John Key announced the Government would invest up to […]

For those old enough to remember, the title of this column came from the 1963 hit by Gerry and the Pacemakers. I honestly don’t remember […]

The council was unsuccessful in the Tribunal and appealed to the High Court. In 2000/2001 Mr Lamb had been contracted to install windows on a […]

From 1968 until his death 20 years later, Milkovisch, a retired railroad upholsterer, emptied 50,000+ cans of beer and used the empties to clad his […]

Auckland commercial and residential maintenance company, Fixed For You Ltd, has an abundance of work lined up, and owner Brad Williams is currently on the […]

The Te Mihi project is a programme of investments focused on expanding the use of the Wairakei steamfield and reducing the environmental impact from Contact […]

However, Mitre 10 chief executive John Hartmann says the group’s efforts over the past couple of years have been focused on raising its stores’ trade […]

The 24 year-old carpentry apprentice decided to give Apprentice of the Year a go after a chat with his BCITO training advisor, and he’s delighted […]

While Shane was over the moon with his win, he very nearly didn’t make it to the awards ceremony after a spate of unfortunate travel […]

The Platinum Award was introduced in 2010. Builders who have won five or more national titles in the House of the Year competition are eligible […]

Statistics New Zealand figures show 1381 new homes and apartment consents were issued for December 2012, a 23% increase on December 2011. The total new […]

The New Zealand construction sector is characterised by a large number of small to medium-sized firms, with only a relatively small number of large firms. […]

Commissions of Enquiry are among a few of the changes we can expect. However, one of the most significant changes will be introduced by insurance […]