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Biggest building consent reform in decades due in 2026
Over the past year, the Government has introduced a series of changes to building consent requirements aimed at reducing delays, costs, and inconsistencies across the […]
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 […]
Calculating bracing requirements for timber decks
When it comes to bracing, you are most likely to think of a house’s piled foundations, walls and roof. But if you’re following NZS 3604:2011 […]
UoA researchers breaking new ground withlow-carbon cross-laminated timber
Researchers at the University of Auckland’s (UoA) Faculty of Engineering and Design’s Structural Timber Innovation Laboratory are breaking new ground with durability programmes to open […]
‘Gladiator’ — the multi-feature tool belt
The BuildPro “Gladiator” Tool Belt is a premium, hand-crafted tool belt made from full grain leather for maximum durability. It features a 50mm heavy-duty, replaceable […]
From waste to worth: Lessons from deconstructing a timber house in Auckland
Auckland University of Technology (AUT) Master of Construction Management graduate Levin Daniel JV discusses the merits of a circular economy in the deconstruction of a […]
Light at the end of the tunnel: NCPR forecast looks bright
Pacifecon general manager Trina Farr says the latest National Construction Pipeline Report forecast to 2030 is looking a lot brighter. There is light at the […]
Fletcher Building announces sale of Construction Division
Fletcher Building has announced the sale of its Construction Division to major international construction group VINCI Construction (VINCI) for $315.6 million. The purchase price is […]
BCITO welcomes fast-track transition to Private Training Establishment
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has become a Private Training Establishment (PTE) as of the start of this year. This will see […]
Granny flats building consent exemption now in force
The granny flats building consent exemption has now become law, and allows certain new, single-storey, standalone dwellings up to 70 square metres to be built […]