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Why more homeowners are investing in their biggest asset
Supply Chain

Why more homeowners are investing in their biggest asset

Renovation spending has surged to its highest level since 2019, with New Zealand homeowners budgeting more despite rising material costs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2022
PwC Tower reigns supreme at Property Industry Awards
Sustainability

PwC Tower reigns supreme at Property Industry Awards

Auckland’s waterfront mega-project clinched the top prize after beating 108 rivals, with judges praising its economic and social benefits.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Wed, 24th Nov 2021
Stunning Queenstown home scores multiple awards
Sustainability

Stunning Queenstown home scores multiple awards

Judges praised the low-energy Jack’s Point build for self-sufficiency and craftsmanship, sending DCD through to November’s national awards.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Why accessible design will create long-term value
Sustainability

Why accessible design will create long-term value

Minimum accessibility standards could make new homes easier to use for ageing Australians, while adding little cost to builders.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Mon, 10th May 2021
Six ways hotel design will change in a post-pandemic world
Hybrid & Remote Work

Six ways hotel design will change in a post-pandemic world

Guests will see more touchless entry, easier-to-clean surfaces and flexible layouts as hotels redesign to curb infection risks and crowding.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Office procedures and design standards set to change
Hybrid & Remote Work

Office procedures and design standards set to change

Companies may rethink desk assignments, cleaning routines and remote working as pandemic-era habits reshape office design and technology.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2020
New decade, new office design trends
Sustainability

New decade, new office design trends

Sustainability and wellbeing are reshaping workplaces, with firms adopting greener materials, softer palettes and more homely layouts.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Benefits of greenwalls at home and in the workplace
Productivity

Benefits of greenwalls at home and in the workplace

They can lift air quality, insulation and wellbeing at home and in offices, while also trimming noise, heat and energy costs.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2019
Do this to positively influence the functionality, durability and performance of buildings
Energy efficient

Do this to positively influence the functionality, durability and performance of buildings

Early input from facilities managers could cut costs and improve new buildings' long-term quality, according to a BRANZ report.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019
A Crisis of Quality: The Disconnect Between Design and Delivery
Risk & Compliance

A Crisis of Quality: The Disconnect Between Design and Delivery

Tighter sustainability rules are forcing developers to rethink procurement, as squeezed design budgets are eroding building quality and long-term value.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
Open the door to energy sustainability in Australasia
Sustainability

Open the door to energy sustainability in Australasia

Larger office buildings could cut heating and cooling costs as revolving doors curb air loss and drafty chimney effects, experts say.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
Three ways to make your project’s kitchen stand out
Personalisation

Three ways to make your project’s kitchen stand out

Builders can win buyers by balancing style, function and efficiency in kitchens, as appliance choices help projects stand out in a tight market.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019
The world’s 10 best offices of 2019
Human Capital Management

The world’s 10 best offices of 2019

From dog runs to mezzanine pods, these ten workplaces show how design can boost comfort, privacy and productivity for employees.

By Michael Curreen • 7 min read • Sun, 15th Sep 2019
Greening myths you probably thought were true
Sustainability

Greening myths you probably thought were true

Wrongly chosen greenwalls can add maintenance costs or even fire risk, with some popular options offering none of the living-plant benefits.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 8th Sep 2019

Global Stories

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PALO IT appoints Xavier Rizos as Global CSIO
Digital Transformation

PALO IT appoints Xavier Rizos as Global CSIO

PALO IT appoints Xavier Rizos as Global Chief Strategy and Impact Officer in a newly-created role to expand tech for good strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2023
Meinhardt Group appoints New Managing Director
Smart Cities

Meinhardt Group appoints New Managing Director

Meinhardt Group, a global design, engineering, project and construction management firm has named Go Yang San as Managing Director for Singapore.

By Laura Valencia • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
Kinly appoints Mark Kempson as newly-created position of consultancy & design head
Unified Communications

Kinly appoints Mark Kempson as newly-created position of consultancy & design head

Mark Kempson has been appointed as the consultancy and design head at a company aiming to seize new opportunities in the AV, UCC and Collaboration market.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jul 2022

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