A new tool could spare communities the disruption of council building closures by helping weigh safety risks against social and economic costs.
New Zealand’s median house price climbed by NZD $100,000 in October, with 10 regions hitting record highs amid tight supply and strong demand.
New Otago University research shows New Zealand’s construction workers face more than twice the suicide risk of the wider workforce.
A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.
Rising mortgage costs and tighter lending rules are expected to cool the market, even after values posted their first monthly acceleration in six months.
Payment disputes and tougher retention rules are pushing construction firms towards digital tools to avoid fines and delays.
Higher mortgage rates and tighter lending rules are already cooling New Zealand’s housing market, with investor demand slipping further.
The planned lease rule changes could force costly disputes on struggling tenants and landlords, while favouring lawyers and large firms.
The bill could unlock up to 105,500 extra homes in major cities by letting most sites add three storeys without resource consents.
Property values rose 1.4% nationally in September, but activity is easing as tighter lending and higher rates weigh on buyers.
Higher mortgage costs are unlikely to deter first-time buyers while rents keep climbing and remain above many monthly loan repayments.
Construction managers could gain real-time alerts and a full-site view as five firms trial AI tools to curb incidents and injuries.
Property groups warn the proposal could let well-funded firms seek cuts, leaving the most vulnerable tenants with less support.
Tenants could face higher rents and fewer homes as landlords lose interest deductibility from Friday, industry figures warn.
Overcrowded emergency housing is increasingly being linked to new infections as officials warn the delta variant is spreading among vulnerable groups.
Property values have surged nationwide, leaving first-home buyers facing tougher affordability as almost every New Zealand suburb gained at least 10%.
Construction firms in Auckland face a 57% drop in jobs created as lockdowns, border closures and supply shocks squeeze margins.
Consumer demand for stylish smart switches has put three Schneider Electric PDL products among finalists at New Zealand's Best Design Awards.
Housing pressure is driving New Zealand's first large-scale build-to-rent scheme, with 295 apartments planned for Sylvia Park in Auckland.
Victorian builders now face a two-week work halt after a vaccine protest turned violent and police made arrests in Melbourne.
