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Shining a light for exceptional visibility, safety
When it comes to lighting up a worksite, brighter means safer — and nothing shines brighter than Jackson’s all-new TPLX industrial chain lights. With a […]
Plant-based range grows again — into a gloss finish
Specifiers and users of Resene Super Gloss paint now have an environmentally preferable option to choose from, with new plant-based Resene Waterborne Super Gloss made […]
The importance of quality safety boots
Blundstone is committed to supporting a safe and healthy working environment from the ground up. The company understands that quality safety boots are imperative in […]
How environmental labelling works on building products
There are many things to consider when buying materials and products for your building project. Navigating “green” purchasing decisions can encompass issues such as cost, […]
Turning momentum into delivery
RMBA chief executive Ankit Sharma senses a growing alignment between Government intentions, market sentiment, and industry capability. As we reach the mid-point of 2025, there’s […]
Mentoring partnership to build business capability and sustainability for construction sector
The Construction Growth Foundation (CGF) is partnering with Business Mentors New Zealand (BMNZ) to deliver mentoring to help strengthen business capability in the construction sector. […]
Resource management reform updated
The second Resource Management Reform Update of 2025 was issued in April, and focuses on the Government’s recent announcement of two new pieces of legislation […]
Iconic Whanganui gallery wins top Concrete NZ awards honour
Project transforms a nationally significant building into a world-class facility The refurbishment and expansion of Whanganui’s iconic Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery has taken […]
New rebar tier faster and more powerful than ever before
This new generation MAX Rebar-Tier, the RB443T TwinTier, features three new design innovations to provide the greatest efficiency and highest level of safety reinforcing ironworkers […]
Marking tasks made easy
The Hultafors Dry Marker is a grip-friendly pen with a built-in sharpener for clear markings. It is easy to remove from its holster, so the […]
Building company director found liable for inducing breach of restraint
Tim Bates of Auckland law firm T M Bates & Co reviews the Court of Appeal decision in the case of Blight v Colville, which […]
Green construction in New Zealand
Pacifecon research manager Philip Dawes provides an insight into some of the alternative and sustainable construction happening around different parts of the country. There are […]
NZ’s largest industrial development to anchor new South Island freight network
The integration of Australasia’s largest industrial development with a new inland port is set to create a new multibillion-dollar manufacturing and logistics network and employ […]
Wood is Good — but is government policy supporting it?
New Zealand Timber Industry Federation president Bruce Larsen says government procurement policy continues to miss the mark when it comes to supporting the local timber […]
Tradeshow and Awards 2025 – back and better than ever
With 56 supplier exhibitors in attendance, the recent BuildLink Tradeshow held in Auckland was a tremendous success. BuildLink group Ltd chief executive Simon Burden says […]
First accredited independent provider to speed up building consents
New Zealanders will now be able to get into houses sooner and at less cost with the launch of Building Consent Approvals (BCA), the country’s […]
Iconic Whanganui gallery wins top Concrete NZ awards honour
The refurbishment and expansion of Whanganui’s iconic Te Whare o Rehua Sarjeant Gallery has taken top honours at the 2025 Concrete Construction Awards held at […]
Letting his work do the talking: Gino Haynes’ flooring journey
For someone who once doubted his ability to gain a qualification, Gino Haynes is the perfect example of, you never know unless you try. Deaf […]
Managing the front line: Why team leaders matter more than ever
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen urges employers to train and support middle managers — the engine room of any trade-based business. I was chatting to a […]
Disconnected payment claim processes slowing down construction projects — Payapps can help fix it
In New Zealand’s construction sector, many project teams are still handling payment claims the hard way — through spreadsheets, email threads, and disconnected systems. These […]