Shared services beneath Barangaroo South help cut costs, save 60,000 litres of water a day and keep nearly 20,000 visitors moving.
Asia-Pacific megacities dominate a US$4.2trn construction pipeline, with Dubai and London leading projects tied to housing and infrastructure.
Slip-resistant, hygienic flooring is vital in office canteens to reduce injury risks, control bacteria and meet safety rules.
FBR’s share price jumped 21 per cent after its Hadrian X robot built a 180sq m house in under three days, signalling possible disruption for builders.
Demand for crash-rated barriers and bollards is rising as facility managers in New Zealand seek stronger protection against hostile vehicle attacks.
Limited prime office stock is pushing Auckland CBD rents and yields higher, as hotel conversions leave developers short of sites.
The £140 million site will lift production by about a third, while giving visitors a modern showcase of Macallan’s whisky-making craft.
Labour shortages and rising costs are pushing construction firms towards telematics, with 79% already using the software to track fleets and cut fuel use.
Affordable housing will remain out of reach unless ministers back new greenfield development and broader planning reform, an expert warns.
Hangzhou’s proposed towers could ease water and energy pressures if approved, as the mixed-use scheme remains under review.
Research will focus on ageing residents, cheaper healthy homes and walkable streets as New Zealand tackles housing shortages and urban planning gaps.
Government-backed registration for Wellington’s first BIM conference has already drawn more than 150 expressions of interest from the sector.
Higher sales and record prices point to a spring lift in New Zealand housing, with 6,791 homes sold nationally in October.
Private debt funding for roads and water in Milldale could ease New Zealand’s housing shortage, though buyers face annual charges.
New rules are set to steer developers towards better connectivity, data use and planning across greenfield sites, precincts and campuses.
Passengers in New Zealand and Australia should see fewer delays as sensor data helps KONE predict faults and cut lift downtime.
Most Kiwi builders are missing out on returns from new kit, as skills gaps and poor systems integration blunt tech gains.
Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.
Mandatory arc fault detection rules and rising fire risk in New Zealand are prompting electricians to adopt a compact all-in-one device.
Strong visitor growth and a chronic room shortage are keeping Auckland CBD hotel occupancy and rates high, with more demand ahead.
