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A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction
Tertiary education

A collaborative way forward for infrastructure & construction

The five-year plan aims to tackle workforce shortages, lift training standards and strengthen Māori participation across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Aug 2023
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
Construction partnership aims to accelerate growth sector-wide
Digital Transformation

Construction partnership aims to accelerate growth sector-wide

The sector’s productivity push is set to gain momentum as a new hub offers construction firms tools and support to scale up.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2023
Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced
Disaster Recovery

Construction awards finalists for 2023 announced

Finalists from more than 50 entries will vie for the Toki Paraihe, with 32 projects shortlisted across six categories.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2023
Feedback needed to reform building consents
Risk & Compliance

Feedback needed to reform building consents

Owners and builders could gain a faster, clearer process if MBIE’s overhaul reduces conflicting consent rules and delays across the sector.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2023
Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative
Auckland Council

Refurbishment project’s shrink-wrap alternative

The council will reuse a fabric rail system on the Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre roof, avoiding single-use plastic during remedial works.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 25th 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
Construction firms future-proofing for change
Digital Transformation

Construction firms future-proofing for change

Rising material costs and labour shortages are squeezing margins, yet many mid-sized firms are still investing to protect future growth.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Less dwelling consents easing construction costs
Supply Chain

Less dwelling consents easing construction costs

Slowing demand is easing pressure on New Zealand builders, with construction cost growth now running well below the 2022 peak.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Spreadsheets no longer fit for purpose in construction
Software-as-a-Service

Spreadsheets no longer fit for purpose in construction

Rising project risks are exposing how poor estimating can leave builders vulnerable to costly errors and margin erosion.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2023
Time running out to participate in annual construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in annual construction survey

With weather damage, economic uncertainty and an election looming, Civil Contractors New Zealand wants construction professionals to weigh in before 26 June.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
Construction insolvencies up 53% in one year
Disaster Recovery

Construction insolvencies up 53% in one year

Construction firms are under mounting strain as price rises, supply shortages and softer demand push insolvencies higher across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023
Construction micro-credentials to encourage job-seekers
eLearning

Construction micro-credentials to encourage job-seekers

Job-seekers can now gain entry-level trade skills in months as BCITO and Waihanga Ara Rau roll out five new construction micro-credentials.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023
Big changes to common construction contract
Law

Big changes to common construction contract

A long-awaited overhaul of New Zealand’s most used building contract is intended to cut disputes and improve fairness across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023

Global Stories

Construction stories

Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages
Virtual Private Networks

Ransomware remains biggest risk factor as cyber crims exploit outages

ReliaQuest's Annual Cyber Threat Report reveals top targeted sectors, most common attack techniques, and the ongoing ransomware threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2023
Plan Radar gives pointers on construction data security
Firewalls

Plan Radar gives pointers on construction data security

It is easy for hackers to infiltrate construction data security systems through the internet or gain physical access via external contractors.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Construction stories

KCS Group Europe appoints Jonathan Marimo as Head of Cyber & Information Security
Unified Communications

KCS Group Europe appoints Jonathan Marimo as Head of Cyber & Information Security

Jonathan Marimo has been appointed as the Head of Cyber and Information Security at the London-based intelligence firm KCS Group Europe.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 31st May 2023