May 2023 Issue

Articles

Innovative dual hotel Voco-HIE reigns supreme at NZCPA

Two-in-one Auckland CBD hotel development Voco-HIE has been awarded the Supreme Award at the 2023 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards (NZCPA). Voco-HIE (Holiday Inn Express) […]

Unfortunate boom-bust cycle alive and kicking

Registered Master Builders Association president Johnny Calley says to build a more sustainable construction industry in New Zealand, policymakers and industry stakeholders must take steps […]

Seismic testing may have major impact on concrete wall construction

Research into the technique used to connect reinforced concrete walls to their foundations is set to have a significant impact on the New Zealand construction […]

Premium airport retail centre takes shape

Major construction has started on Manawa Bay, Auckland Airport’s $200 million-plus premium retail centre — and a flyover video offers a first glimpse of what […]

New construction micro-credentials launched to encourage job seekers

The BCITO Te Pukenga, in partnership with Waihanga Ara Rau – Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council, has launched several construction micro-credentials to provide learners […]

Bracing for change: Reducing temporary bracing waste across NZ

Have you ever thought about what happens to your braces after they come down? Maybe they’re in good enough shape to be used as nogs […]