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Pre-engineered housing and construction report

Warehouses are set to drive an 8% annual rise in the global pre-engineered building market through 2022 as e-commerce booms.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018

Engineering

Revolution Fibres gains aerospace certification

Auckland nanofibre maker Revolution Fibres is tripling output as renewed aerospace certification opens doors to wider international demand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jun 2018

Energy efficient

Co-investors sought for world’s largest timber office building

Nearly 70 per cent complete, Brisbane’s 45-metre 25 King office tower has drawn fresh investor interest as Impact Investment Group seeks co-investors.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018

Construction

World’s longest sea bridge soon to open

After nearly eight years of delays and cost overruns, the 55-kilometre crossing will cut travel times by 60 per cent for millions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018

Risk & Compliance

Workshop to combat ACA corrosion under insulation

Corrosion is costing New Zealand more than NZD $10 billion a year, prompting engineers to seek practical fixes at a New Plymouth workshop.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

Risk & Compliance

New seismic assessment reconciliation service launched

Building owners may now get a clearer seismic rating when engineers disagree after a new reconciliation service was launched.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018

Robotics

Robot bricklayer set to build the world

Rapid urbanisation and housing demand could give the Hadrian X a role in up to 600,000 low-rise builds a year within five years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018

Manufacturing

Labour-saving tools enable one person to safely do the job of two

New pullers and cordless pumps shown in Auckland could cut maintenance time and let one worker safely handle jobs once needing two.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Leading construction health check provider joins forces with construction productivity software leader

Real-time project data will now flag delays earlier for builders, as Acuite and PlanGrid link dashboards to improve margins and safety.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

Smart Cities

Prestigious infrastructure competition calls for submissions

Entries close on 30 April for awards that give infrastructure projects global exposure and a chance to be showcased in London.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Engineering

New skidding system moves heavy loads in tight spaces

The 92mm system lets operators position transformers and generators where cranes cannot reach, even in the tightest industrial sites.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018

Supply Chain

Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide

Civil contractors face tougher bids as procurement shifts towards quality, sustainability and whole-of-life value for ratepayers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018

Robotics

New construction technologies on the horizon

Low productivity in construction is pushing firms towards robotics, 3D printing and modular building as McKinsey says the sector lags on R&D.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

Robotics

Drones in disaster zones could prove a lifesaver

The technology could help rescuers triage casualties remotely, after UniSA scientists showed drones can read heart and breathing rates from three metres away.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Construction

New non-invasive ground improvement solution

Property owners facing subsidence can now avoid major rebuilds as resin injection offers a cheaper, less disruptive way to steady sinking foundations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017