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Learning to manage pipeline corrosion

Corrosion control is emerging as a costly priority for utilities, as Brisbane hosts training on extending pipeline life and cutting maintenance spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018

Australian Government

Australian road construction to hit record levels in 2018

Road spending is set to top AUD $20 billion this financial year, but rail projects may crowd it out after 2018 as costs rise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Jun 2018

Smart Cities

Renewing city centres a billion-dollar business

Rising demand for homes, jobs and green space is driving multi-billion-dollar city makeovers from Paris to New York and Cairo.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018

Smart Cities

Australia to invest billions in transit infrastructure

Growing cities will need more than USD $55 billion in priority transport works over the next 15 years, Infrastructure Australia says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Federal Government

Bridge corrosion a costly problem

Corrosion is costing Australia A$8 billion a year in avoidable bridge and concrete damage, with traffic and salt speeds worsening wear.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Property Market

Apartment living sparks self-storage boom

Auckland’s self-storage operators are benefiting as apartment living lifts demand, with average occupancy holding at 90.46 per cent and fees rising 4.18 per cent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Oct 2017

Construction

Hotel development surge requires caution

New hotel rooms could squeeze occupancy and rates if development outpaces demand in New Zealand’s tourism markets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017

Construction

World’s tallest wooden office building for Wellington?

The 52-metre scheme would replace the Leader’s Building and could briefly make central Wellington home to a record-breaking timber tower.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017

Energy efficient

25 King takes the sustainable construction crown

The Brisbane tower’s timber frame is expected to cut carbon emissions and set a new benchmark for large-scale office developments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jun 2017

Local Government

More cohesive approach to development needed

Wellington’s future growth could be slowed by quake risk and a funding model that makes new housing increasingly unviable, says Property Council Chief Executive Connal Townsend.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017

3D Printing

New resource for faster, more efficient buildings

Construction costs could fall and projects finish sooner if New Zealand uses more CLT, an engineered timber system made locally.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017

Microsoft

UPDATE: Global push to act on tax avoidance has broad support, English says

There is broad global support for moves to curb international tax avoidance, New Zealand Finance Minister Bill English said on the sidelines of the.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Nov 2014

Inflation

RESEND: NZ inflation likely to pick up as labour market pressures emerge, English says

New Zealand inflation, which unexpectedly fell to the bottom of the Reserve Bank's target band in the third quarter, is likely to pick up again as.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Nov 2014

Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may consolidate as RBNZ weighs in on upbeat trend

The New Zealand dollar may hold around current levels this week as traders anticipate Reserve Bank governor Graeme Wheeler could take aim at its re.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2014

DevOps

NZ medal haul at computer programming competition

New Zealand's young programmers shined at the International Olympiad of Informatics, winning two bronze medals in Brisbane amid intense competition.

By Rebecca Wood • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2013

SAP

CEO departs as Oxygen top job is moved to Australia

Specialist SAP consultancy firm decides it needs to be led from across the ditch, but boss of 10 years chooses to stay at home.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2012

IDT NZ

Kiwi tech firm acquires Australian rival

New Zealand-based iDt has acquired Australia's Bio Recognition Systems to expand its customer base and boost development capabilities, says MD Geoff Burnett.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2011