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Does your building have a Code Compliance Certificate? Expert says ‘probably not’
Risk & Compliance

Does your building have a Code Compliance Certificate? Expert says ‘probably not’

Businesses face safety, insurance and liability risks if they occupy buildings without a Code Compliance Certificate, an expert says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?
Human Capital Management

Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?

Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2019
Is the Internet of Things overhyped?
Smart Cities

Is the Internet of Things overhyped?

The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Why the resource management review couldn’t have come at a better time
Law

Why the resource management review couldn’t have come at a better time

Businesses and environmental groups say the overhaul could finally fix a dated system unable to handle growth, housing pressure and climate risks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
Large-scale projects to be managed by robots
Robotics

Large-scale projects to be managed by robots

Clients on mega-projects could see fewer overruns as an alliance deploys AI to flag risks earlier and improve decision-making.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?
Taxation

What can New Zealand learn from Asia’s success?

Poor planning is driving up housing costs and holding back productivity, according to Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Stephen Selwood.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Government action urgently needed for New Zealand’s housing
Auckland Council

Government action urgently needed for New Zealand’s housing

Auckland’s housing shortfall is worsening as consent and completion numbers slip, raising pressure on ministers to speed up land release.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2019
The urban mobility ‘revolution’ is closer than you think
Smart Cities

The urban mobility ‘revolution’ is closer than you think

Passengers could soon book flying taxi trials in Melbourne or Sydney, as Uber prepares to name its first international test city on Monday.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Kiwi company looks to reinvent commercial real estate investment
Icehouse

Kiwi company looks to reinvent commercial real estate investment

New Zealand entrepreneur Mark Hurley is launching Jasper, a tech-enabled marketplace for investing in commercial real estate with lower minimums and fees.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019
Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?
eLearning

Solving the construction sector’s skill shortage with gaming?

Gamified training could help ease hiring woes in construction, with a new tycoon game aimed at teaching employability skills and industry realities.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s
Productivity

Why New Zealand cities can’t keep up with Australia’s

Auckland households are now $96 a week worse off than a decade ago, as soaring housing and transport costs drag New Zealand's cities behind Australia’s.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 5th May 2019
Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?
Data centers

Which AsiaPacific cities compete as global tech hubs?

A CBRE study says Asia Pacific tech firms are splitting operations across cities, with lower costs and R&D talent driving location choices.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2019
Workspace as a Service: workplace for the future
Disaster Recovery

Workspace as a Service: workplace for the future

Flexible working could slash office costs and give staff a workspace near home, as Regus pitches on-demand offices to firms.

By Staff Writer • 11 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2019
Flexible working set to eclipse Artificial Intelligence as a key disruptor in the 2020s
Human Capital Management

Flexible working set to eclipse Artificial Intelligence as a key disruptor in the 2020s

Flexible work could cut New Zealand’s CO2 emissions by 900,000 tonnes a year and add up to NZ$18.1 billion to the economy by 2030.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2019
Developer on track to build $5b Smart City
Smart Cities

Developer on track to build $5b Smart City

More than 35 companies have joined planning for the project, which aims to make Western Sydney’s 280-hectare site a testbed for autonomous vehicles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2019
Developers sought for central Takapuna transformation
Auckland Council

Developers sought for central Takapuna transformation

The project will add a 3,000sqm town square and mixed-use buildings to central Takapuna, with work expected to begin from mid-2020.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
The world’s top upcoming projects
Construction

The world’s top upcoming projects

The awards highlight a pipeline of unbuilt schemes with the potential to reshape city skylines, including a GBP £1 billion Sydney tower.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry
Human Capital Management

Embracing diversity is vital for a future focused infrastructure industry

Skills shortages are forcing infrastructure firms to widen hiring, as sector leaders say diversity and inclusion are key to future growth.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019
China’s Tallest Skyscraper Announced
Energy efficient

China’s Tallest Skyscraper Announced

Shenzhen’s skyline is set for a new landmark, with the 701-metre tower poised to become the world’s third tallest building.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019