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Poor immigration policies detrimental to construction sector
Supply Chain

Poor immigration policies detrimental to construction sector

Recruitment bottlenecks and border rules are threatening delivery of New Zealand's NZ$10.1 billion infrastructure pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Aug 2021
Celebrating civil construction excellence
Disaster Recovery

Celebrating civil construction excellence

Projects that kept ferries running, roads safer and power supply secure were among the winners at Civil Contractors New Zealand’s awards in Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 1st Aug 2021
Australian construction sector buckles under $110b infrastructure pipeline
Supply Chain

Australian construction sector buckles under $110b infrastructure pipeline

Warnings that Australia’s builders are at breaking point have prompted calls for urgent reform to deliver the USD $110 billion pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Jul 2021
Honeywell to supply building & energy management tech for Auckland's Seascape Tower
Power / Energy

Honeywell to supply building & energy management tech for Auckland's Seascape Tower

Honeywell's systems will help to manage the building's energy usage and to provide a comfortable living experience.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction
Supply Chain

Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction

Labour and supply chain pressures could slow the sector’s rebound, despite forecast construction growth of 5.5% this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Planning pays off with construction software
Software-as-a-Service

Planning pays off with construction software

Construction firms risk wasting software spend unless they map workflows, win staff buy-in and phase rollouts to prove time and cost savings.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better
Digital Transformation

The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better

Delays and cost overruns in New Zealand infrastructure could ease if owners and contractors shared risk and data, Rob Bryant says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis
Risk & Compliance

Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis

A decade after the quake, engineers say steel buildings proved far tougher than expected, with extra no-damage protection costing little more.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Housing market hotter than ever despite LVRs and Government intervention
Northland

Housing market hotter than ever despite LVRs and Government intervention

Record prices and a 14-year sales high show New Zealand's housing market is still racing ahead despite tighter lending rules and tax changes.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Thu, 15th Apr 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Poor data and slow adoption are leaving construction late, over budget and responsible for a growing share of emissions.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Digital twin tools could help cut costly delays and emissions, as 90% of infrastructure projects are still late or over budget.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
Top five shifts affecting construction
Digital Transformation

Top five shifts affecting construction

Poorer collaboration is slowing projects, but digitisation, prefab and greener materials are reshaping New Zealand and Australia’s building sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021

Global Stories

Construction stories

AVEVA and RIB Software announce ongoing strategic partnership
Partner Programmes

AVEVA and RIB Software announce ongoing strategic partnership

AVEVA and RIB Software partner to drive construction assurance, efficiency, and sustainability. Integration to enhance AVEVA's Project Execution portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Supply chain transformation could boost ANZ construction industry - Frost & Sullivan
Digital Transformation

Supply chain transformation could boost ANZ construction industry - Frost & Sullivan

Supply chain revamps could propel the ANZ construction sector, reveals Frost and Sullivan; firms eye digital tools to tackle inefficiencies post-COVID.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
InEight integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to power construction industry
Document Management

InEight integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to power construction industry

InEight has integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to provide construction companies with a unified enterprise platform to improve project visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Interview: The intersection of technology and infrastructure amidst COVID-19
Unified Communications

Interview: The intersection of technology and infrastructure amidst COVID-19

TechDay spoke to Bentley Systems executives Mark Coates and Phil Christensen, who discuss how technology has changed within the infrastructure industry.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Procore appoints new global channel lead, looks to expand into new markets
Construction

Procore appoints new global channel lead, looks to expand into new markets

Procore appoints Clare Wharrier as senior director of global channel to lead company's partner program and scale its construction technology ecosystem.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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