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The slow destructive power of trees – what you need to know
Risk & Compliance

The slow destructive power of trees – what you need to know

Tree roots can crack walls and disrupt drains when dry soils shrink, making monitoring essential for homes and infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Dec 2021
Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4
Supply Chain

Trades and construction protocols at Alert Level 4

Only essential building work may continue, with contractors required to follow strict COVID-19 controls or defer jobs until restrictions ease.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Aug 2021
China builds 10-storey tower in a day
Engineering

China builds 10-storey tower in a day

A modular block in Changsha was bolted together in 28 hours, which its maker says marks a world first for a 10-storey building.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jul 2021
New Zealand’s largest solar farm underway
Power / Energy

New Zealand’s largest solar farm underway

The $30m project is expected to supply 3,000 homes and improve summer power reliability in the Far North once completed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral
Supply Chain

Bold action needed to stop water infrastructure’s downward spiral

Household water bills could soar unless New Zealand overhauls ageing networks, with studies flagging up to NZD $185 billion of work needed.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Fri, 4th Jun 2021
New Engineer to Contract addition to top NZ project management company
Risk & Compliance

New Engineer to Contract addition to top NZ project management company

Clients on major construction jobs will gain independent contract oversight as The Building Intelligence Group appoints Charles Brown in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Review reveals who is to blame for Transmission Gully shambles
Risk & Compliance

Review reveals who is to blame for Transmission Gully shambles

Weaknesses in New Zealand’s PPP procurement have been laid bare after a review found early cost estimates and governance helped derail Transmission Gully.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 29th Apr 2021
3D laser technology a gamechanger for surveying
Risk & Compliance

3D laser technology a gamechanger for surveying

Crews can cut site visits and reduce rework as the system maps MEP points with 1/8-inch accuracy, even as buildings shift.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Apr 2021
Solving the plastic crisis brick by brick
Clean technologies

Solving the plastic crisis brick by brick

Kenya’s building sector could cut landfill and emissions as Nzambi Matee turns non-recyclable plastic into bricks stronger than concrete.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Outdated air con helps spread Covid
Schools

Outdated air con helps spread Covid

Poor ventilation in crowded buildings can raise airborne infection risks, with researchers urging urgent upgrades to protect workers and students.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2021
How AI can solve supply chain issues
Software-as-a-Service

How AI can solve supply chain issues

Better visibility into inventories and provenance could help firms cut downtime, reduce errors and recover faster as demand rebounds.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Dec 2020
Auckland hall of residence takes top building award
Unitec

Auckland hall of residence takes top building award

The University of Auckland’s Waiparuru Hall beat a record field to win the GIB Supreme Award, despite tight logistics and a fixed opening date.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 1st Nov 2020
Top five tips to Unified Engineering success
Digital Transformation

Top five tips to Unified Engineering success

Project overruns could ease as Unified Engineering cuts rework, speeds decisions and helps teams share validated data across capital projects.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020
Australian expert called in to review Transmission Gully
Risk & Compliance

Australian expert called in to review Transmission Gully

Mounting delays and mistakes on Transmission Gully have prompted an urgent independent review to be led by Australian road and rail expert Steve Richards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2020
Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm
Smart Cities

Why Digital Twins are taking the construction industry by storm

Construction firms could cut costs and delays by using digital replicas to spot failures, test designs and improve sustainability before build-out.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Sep 2020

Global Stories

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The Engenco Group chooses SugarCRM to power customer relations
Customer Relationship Management

The Engenco Group chooses SugarCRM to power customer relations

Engenco Group implements SugarCRM to consolidate customer data, improve insights, and enhance customer experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Preciseley Microtechnology focuses on 5G, AR/VR, and 3D LiDAR with new executive appointments
Manufacturing

Preciseley Microtechnology focuses on 5G, AR/VR, and 3D LiDAR with new executive appointments

Micro-optical technology company, Preciseley Microtechnology, announces three new additions to its executive management team.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021

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