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A Crisis of Quality: The Disconnect Between Design and Delivery
Real estate

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
Kensington Swan to combine with the world’s largest law firm
Law

Kensington Swan to combine with the world’s largest law firm

The planned tie-up would give New Zealand clients wider access to Dentons’ global legal talent and broader regional reach early next year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2019
Standardisation for oral fluid drug testing
Human Capital Management

Standardisation for oral fluid drug testing

Workplace testing could face legal scrutiny unless employers use accredited providers that follow the new Australian and New Zealand standard.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 7th Apr 2019
Scaffolding collapse falls foul of regulator
Risk & Compliance

Scaffolding collapse falls foul of regulator

WorkSafe says six workers escaped serious injury after a Panmure Bridge scaffold collapse exposed failures in safety oversight.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Adelaide project a real corrosion love story
Manufacturing

Adelaide project a real corrosion love story

The £620 million Darlington Upgrade Project is testing coatings and construction methods meant to protect Adelaide’s new motorway for decades.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 25th Oct 2018
The challenges to certifying whole-of-life design for new builds
Risk & Compliance

The challenges to certifying whole-of-life design for new builds

Designers and councils are being urged to tighten durability checks as New Zealand’s building code leaves whole-of-life sign-offs open to error.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
First national online health and safety register goes live
Risk & Compliance

First national online health and safety register goes live

Businesses in New Zealand can now find verified workplace health and safety experts through a free register launched in Wellington.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Making food production safer
Food safety

Making food production safer

Hygienic cabling and sealed components can cut contamination risk, reduce shutdowns and help food makers meet strict cleaning demands.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Mon, 16th Jul 2018
New portable, powerful videoscope released
Clean technologies

New portable, powerful videoscope released

Industries inspecting aircraft engines and turbines can now avoid disassembly with a lighter scope offering brighter images and oil-clearing optics.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jul 2018
Revolution Fibres gains aerospace certification
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
New safety system offers safer, smarter operations
Internet of Things

New safety system offers safer, smarter operations

Factories could cut wiring by up to 38% as a new Rockwell Automation safety system gives operators clearer diagnostics and faster fault-finding.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018
Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation
Real estate

Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation

Property owners are set to get greater assurance after a Hawke’s Bay firm became New Zealand’s first accredited methamphetamine testing provider.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
New skidding system moves heavy loads in tight spaces
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
New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety
Agricultural Technology

New half-mask respirator offers comfort and safety

Workers are more likely to keep respiratory protection on all day as the AVIVA half-mask aims to improve comfort, fit and speech.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
First modular construction building code drafted
Construction

First modular construction building code drafted

Better safety and quality control in prefab building could speed up cheaper, more durable projects as Victoria unveils a world first code.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Track and trace building products system mooted
Construction

Track and trace building products system mooted

A traceability scheme could cut hefty repair bills and help curb unsafe or counterfeit materials in New Zealand's building sector.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017
NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision
DevOps

NZQA registration withdrawal proves it will not tolerate poor education provision

The New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) has withdrawn the registration of Linguis International Institute, a private training establishment.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th May 2017
Top tips for tendering as a combined team
Risk & Compliance

Top tips for tendering as a combined team

Mergers can unsettle clients, making a clear bid strategy vital to reassure them on service, price and continuity after a takeover.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

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