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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
The future of our infrastructure workforce
Robotics

The future of our infrastructure workforce

Rising retirements and digital skills gaps could push up infrastructure costs and slow delivery unless firms train workers in data and robotics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
Heritage building reborn in country’s largest reuse project
Trade Me

Heritage building reborn in country’s largest reuse project

Resource consent has been granted for a planned Auckland office development that could retain 1.8 million kg of concrete and preserve heritage features.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Leading cause of work-related deaths
Agricultural Technology

Leading cause of work-related deaths

Seatbelt non-use is behind about 10 work fatalities a year in New Zealand, with farm vehicle deaths accounting for a large share.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021

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Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors
Firewalls

Sector training, further investment required in Australian Budget - ANZ cybersecurity vendors

Greater assistance needed to protect Australian businesses and employees from cyber threats, according to an industry expert.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 14th May 2021
Hitachi Vantara announces advancements to the Lumada platform
Storage

Hitachi Vantara announces advancements to the Lumada platform

Hitachi Vantara has announced advancements to the Lumada software platform to aid in the digital transformation of industrial processes.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 7th May 2021
Phishing, monetary gain and supply chain attacks characterise cybercrime
Malware

Phishing, monetary gain and supply chain attacks characterise cybercrime

Cybercrime trends in 2020 included increased phishing attacks, monetary gain, and supply chain attacks, according to a report by Keysight Technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Apr 2021
Overcoming the barriers to EDI adoption for better return on investment
Supply Chain

Overcoming the barriers to EDI adoption for better return on investment

Incorporating new technology into a business requires thorough assessment, but addressing barriers to adoption is essential for success.

By John Delaney • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Apr 2021
The secret ingredients to supply chain tech success
Internet of Things

The secret ingredients to supply chain tech success

Real-time visibility, predictive insights, decision support, and collaborative execution are key to supply chain success. #SupplyChain #Logistics.

By Cas Brentjens • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Mar 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
ANZ construction industry recognises opportunity for innovation following COVID-19
Autodesk

ANZ construction industry recognises opportunity for innovation following COVID-19

Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30% prepared for the new normal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
“Cybersecurity risk has never been greater,' declares FortiGuard Labs
Malware

“Cybersecurity risk has never been greater,' declares FortiGuard Labs

Adversaries are highly adaptable as they conduct sophisticated attacks, particularly against remote workers, digital supply chains, and core networks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Logmore?
Supply Chain

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Logmore?

Finnish company Logmore is using its cloud service and QR code tags to monitor COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021

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