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How will new energy standards affect Australia’s building sector?
Sustainability

How will new energy standards affect Australia’s building sector?

Homes could cost slightly more to build, but lower energy bills and emissions are expected as Australia lifts its NatHERS bar to seven stars.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2023
Labour’s Auckland harbour crossing ‘absurd’
Auckland Council

Labour’s Auckland harbour crossing ‘absurd’

A proposed USD $35-45 billion crossing is being criticised for entrenching car dependency while risking the loss of promised light rail.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
Is National flogging a dead horse?
New Zealand Labour Party

Is National flogging a dead horse?

Transport critics say National's road-heavy plan revives costly schemes, with old estimates leaving a multibillion-pound funding gap.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023
Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’
Risk & Compliance

Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’

In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
$60m inland port welcomes first freight trains
Supply Chain

$60m inland port welcomes first freight trains

The new Hamilton facility could cut cargo costs by up to 30% and shift Upper North Island freight off roads and onto rail.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
World-first heavy electric vehicle will cut emissions of big projects
Clean technologies

World-first heavy electric vehicle will cut emissions of big projects

Retrofitting heavy hauliers to run on electricity could cut noise and emissions on bridge, wind and power projects worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2023
New requirements coming for Green Star ratings
Energy efficient

New requirements coming for Green Star ratings

Developers face 16 new minimum tests under a consultation that could reshape New Zealand green building certification from mid-2024.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2023
More consideration needed for construction in emissions plan
Supply Chain

More consideration needed for construction in emissions plan

Civil contractors warn the next emissions plan could slow vital infrastructure delivery unless it backs proven low-carbon options and recycling.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023
Going renewable won’t hurt unless you’re very rich
Climate change

Going renewable won’t hurt unless you’re very rich

Most stranded fossil fuel losses would hit the richest households, while governments could cheaply shield lower-income savers in affluent countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Wellington hosts rail conference
Climate change

Wellington hosts rail conference

Passenger rail could cut emissions and widen access, but chronic underinvestment and patchy national coordination still hold New Zealand back.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2023
NZ's first hyperscale data centres now first net carbon zero
Hyperscale

NZ's first hyperscale data centres now first net carbon zero

CDC Data Centres becomes the first hyperscale provider to achieve net carbon zero certification in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2023
Positive sentiment in CBD office markets
Hybrid & Remote Work

Positive sentiment in CBD office markets

Prime CBD office space is tightening in Auckland and Christchurch, while Wellington rents rise despite a temporary vacancy jump.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Wed, 31st May 2023
Too much consultation, not enough action
Auckland Council

Too much consultation, not enough action

Auckland Transport risks paralysis if it keeps seeking public input on tiny road changes already covered by approved plans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Architecture firm sets lofty carbon goal
Digital Transformation

Architecture firm sets lofty carbon goal

The move could cut the climate impact of its 300 live projects, with one office tower already delivering a 5,000 ton emissions saving.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 15th May 2023

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UK energy crisis will impact emission reduction plans
Unified Communications

UK energy crisis will impact emission reduction plans

IT and telecoms business leaders in the UK and Ireland say the energy crisis will impact their organisations ability to meet emissions reduction plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
Energy crisis expected to impact net zero plans - Schneider Electric
IT Automation

Energy crisis expected to impact net zero plans - Schneider Electric

81% of business leaders at UK and Irish data centres say the energy crisis will impact their organisation's ability to meet its emissions reduction plans.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023
Lenovo starts reduced carbon transport service for sustainability
Clean technologies

Lenovo starts reduced carbon transport service for sustainability

The new solution empowers enterprises to achieve sustainability goals through a lower-carbon emissions alternative to transport IT purchases.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2023

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