February 2026 Issue

Articles

Infrastructure plan — ambitious but affordable

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has published the National Infrastructure Plan which sets out a practical, affordable pathway to deliver the infrastructure New Zealanders need […]

World’s largest A/C firm to open multi-million dollar NZ facility

A multi-million-dollar Christchurch facility to be opened by the world’s largest air conditioning manufacturer will integrate upcycled climate-damaging refrigerant from end-of-life heat pumps into its […]

Frame and truss manufacturing capacity expanded in Waihi

Juted Holdings Ltd has made a significant investment in the future of offsite construction with the expansion and rebrand of its Waihi manufacturing operation as […]

Mitre 10 appoints specialist new CEO

Mitre 10 New Zealand has announced the appointment of Lindsay Rowles as chief executive officer, effective on March 9, 2026. Rowles joins with more than […]

Why being in a room with your peers is worth more than any system

The Professional Builder founder Marti Amos says builders who want to get ahead stop trying to figure it all out alone, and connect with other […]

More Watermark-certified products recognised

As part of the implementation of approved products certified overseas, the MBIE has published a second set of recognition notices. These notices confirm that selected […]

From resilience to productivity: Why 2026 will be the turning point

Master Builders chief executive Ankit Sharma says even in a slower recovery the sector is changing fast — and that the next phase of recovery […]

New national survey reveals hidden skills gaps shaping NZ’s construction workforce

A new national workforce survey has found that while New Zealand’s construction trades are technically capable, persistent gaps in business, planning, compliance and people leadership […]

BCITO welcomes CEO’s return

Jason Hungerford has been appointed as the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation’s permanent chief executive officer, and will take up his position on April […]