September 2023 Issue

RMBA president Johnny Calley was heartened to hear some of the policies outlined by the politicians who attended the recent RMBA-led 2023 Constructive Forum. But, […]

Kiwi “she’ll be right” attitudes are a major factor in New Zealand’s high workplace death rate, and match American tolerance for gun deaths, says the […]

Escalating build costs and project delays were the two biggest concerns for those building homes over the past two years, according to a survey released […]

Switched On Group took its kaimahi-staff on a journey to embrace te ao and te reo Maori, celebrating Matariki, the Māori New Year, with hākari-feasts […]

Studio Pacific Architecture had a clear vision for the design of 155 Beaumont Street Apartments in central Auckland — and stainless downpipes for the roof […]

With substantial changes to the Building Code now in force, Expol’s research and development team has been hard at work to ensure the building industry […]

Nine interactive training modules have been developed to support employers and business owners through upskilling in leadership, business resilience and diversity. Free resources to “create […]

After a big day on site there is nothing more dreaded than the slurry clean-up — often ending with dried cement on the lawn and […]

Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — says it’s time to know your worth, and to do away with the traditional practice of free quoting. […]

For more than a decade, NZS 3910:2013 has been the go-to form of contract for major construction projects in New Zealand.  In 2021, Standards New […]

Aotearoa New Zealand’s concrete industry has launched its roadmap to net zero carbon by 2050. Concrete New Zealand (NZ) chief executive Rob Gaimster says publication […]

New Zealand’s newest town centre in Canterbury is attracting big business, with some of Australasia’s most high-profile retailers and hospitality franchises signing up for the […]

Award acknowledges simplifying payment claims for NZ builders The construction industry in New Zealand is known for its innovation and commitment to delivering high-quality projects. […]

Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen presents some key workplace behavioural issues that are worth checking to ensure your team stays on track and remains headed […]

The construction industry’s chance to honour the people behind the projects at the NZ Building People Awards 2023 took place at a gala dinner at […]

A majority of builders believe the economy will deteriorate further over the next 12 months, with some order books already in critical diminishment as the boom-and-bust […]

In the run-up to this year’s election, Building and Construction Minister Dr Megan Woods and National Spokesperson for Housing, Urban Development and Infrastructure Chris Bishop […]

History was made in the west Auckland suburb of Whenuapai recently with the build of a four-bedroom, two and a half-bathroom home that was entirely […]

The use of timber to reduce climate-changing emissions from the local construction industry has become easier and more accessible with the launch of Timber Unlimited […]