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Low-maintenance bamboo cladding offers alternative to traditional timber
Bamboo X-treme cladding is gaining strong traction with New Zealand builders looking for a durable, low-maintenance alternative to traditional timber. Manufactured from compressed, thermally-modified bamboo, […]
Heat pumps take off — one of New Zealand’s largest air conditioning systems goes electric
Auckland Airport has switched on a fleet of 11 industrial scale heat pumps in its international terminal — one of the largest installations of its kind in New […]
From Rebuild to Digital by Default: Christchurch roundtable sets sights on 2030
Senior figures from New Zealand’s construction and infrastructure sector gathered at Christchurch Town Hall recently for a roundtable that was equal parts reflection and provocation, […]
When green shoots meet headwinds
Master Builders president Kieren Mallon says while it’s important to stay informed about global issues affecting us locally, we should be careful to not allow […]
Steel sector roadmap charts path to cut emissions by more than 90% by 2050
The Sustainable Steel Council has launched a new roadmap showing how New Zealand’s steel sector can reduce direct and electricity-related greenhouse gas emissions from steel […]
Concrete NZ welcomes cross-industry momentum on decarbonisation
Concrete New Zealand (NZ) has welcomed the Sustainable Steel Council’s newly released roadmap which outlines the steel industry’s pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050, as […]
Two into one does go: Introducing Box Studio and Box Build
In a transition that means a broader range of clients can access their services, Box, the design-and-build company that has been operating within New Zealand’s […]
Top global role for AUT construction expert
AUT’s leading role in Lean Construction has seen associate professor Mani Poshdar from the School of Future Environments become the co-lead of a prestigious international […]
When disaster strikes, what’s your plan?
Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — presents a comprehensive plan for construction businesses to follow in the event of a major disaster. Picture this. […]
Environmental Management Plan gets MB endorsement
New Zealand Green Building Council chief executive Andrew Eagles covers some timely initiatives that the NZGBC currently has on the go. I’m really excited about […]
What’s happening in the New Zealand residential building sector?
Pacifecon research manager Philip Dawes takes a look at the company’s latest Market Watch report which puts the spotlight on the residential sector. Pacifecon’s latest […]
When is consent unreasonably withheld to structural alterations on a cross-leased property?
Tim Bates of Auckland law firm TM Bates & Co reviews new Court of Appeal authority which changes the common law position as to what […]
Building for the future with fibre-ready developments
Canterbury continues to lead residential growth, with new home building consents up 16% year-on-year to February 2026*, signalling a strong pipeline of new builds across […]
Wellington Library and George Forbes Building take top NZCPA honours
Two of New Zealand’s most impressive commercial builds have taken top honours at the 2026 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards, with projects in Wellington and […]
Meridian secures consent for Bunnythorpe Solar Farm
Manawatu is set to host Meridian’s second battery energy storage system (BESS) and solar energy park after receiving consent to build a 120MW solar farm […]
Goulden’s legacy — training more than 40 tradies and counting
Martin Goulden, owner of Wellington-based Martin Goulden Building, will celebrate 50 years in the building industry in 2027. Over that time, his business has weathered […]
Why performance reviews alone aren’t enough
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen explains the modernised version of performance reviews — Review and Progress Sessions (RAPS) — and how they should be used […]
One visit — real value for builders and the wider industry
Keeping skills current while running a viable business remains a constant challenge for construction professionals. Regulatory change, product innovation and shifting market conditions all require […]
Generation Homes launches new house trade-in solution for homeowners
Leading national home builder Generation Homes is launching a new product allowing homeowners to trade in their existing property for a brand-new, purpose-built home — […]