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MBIE ratifies first set of approved overseas-certified products
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has published the first set of recognition notices confirming that selected plumbing and drainage products certified under […]
Actions speak louder: BCITO backs women in construction
At 21, Haley Watts was owner of her own Tauranga interior plastering business, learning to quote, schedule and manage cashflow while running jobs on site. […]
Concrete industry decarbonisation accelerates
The decarbonisation of New Zealand’s cement and concrete sectors is accelerating according to Concrete NZ’s 2024 Sustainability Report which tracks progress towards a 2050 net-zero […]
Three critical areas to focus on to avoid devastating building project cost blow-outs
Cost blow-outs are the silent killers of construction profits, turning what should be profitable projects into financial nightmares that keep you awake at night. The […]
NZIBS: Fairer liability rules the right move
Introducing proportional liability into the construction sector is a long-overdue step towards a fairer and more functional system, the New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors […]
GDP contraction a knock to confidence, but signs of recovery emerging
The Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) says the 0.9% contraction in GDP for the June quarter is a reminder of the fragility of business confidence […]
Liability and legislative reform in New Zealand: Whose fault is it anyway?
The recent announcement by the coalition Government of its intention to introduce a proportionate liability framework within New Zealand represents one of its pillars to […]
NZ timber manufacturing at a crossroads: Why strategic support is critical
New Zealand’s timber manufacturing industry is firmly in the grip of one of its most challenging periods in recent history. A weak domestic market, escalating […]
Crane operator survey reveals renewed industry confidence
New developments and restarting paused projects are driving positive momentum in the construction sector, according to a survey by crane operator NZ Crane Hire. The […]
Business closures prompt renewed calls for urgent local support
New Centrix data shows company liquidations up 26% year-on-year, with the construction sector remaining the hardest hit, with 765 closures (+46%). The hospitality industry has […]