Research reveals Kiwis want stronger buildings to resist earthquake risk
New research has revealed New Zealanders have higher expectations of their buildings in earthquake events than providing life safety alone.
“New Zealanders don’t just want...
Urban Homes launches Coromandel franchise as it marks 20th anniversary
Waikato home builder, Urban Homes, has announced its first franchise, to be located in Whitianga and servicing the Thames Coromandel region. This major announcement...
Ivan Skinner Award winner inspired by real-life earthquake experience
Witnessing the human cost of the Canterbury earthquakes inspired Ben Exton to become an earthquake engineer and find solutions to make New Zealand homes...
Late again — dealing with punctuality
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen notes that tardiness is on the increase in the workplace. Here she outlines some tips on how to deal...
Government cuts reducing MBIE frontline staff
The MBIE is proposing to cut the team that handles 1.8 million customer interactions a week with businesses and the public by about 25%...
How the BCITO’s construction management qualification helped upskill a now sought-after mentor
Project manager Jasmin Lawrence understands the importance of upskilling. In 2023, she started her Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) Level 5...
To arbitrate or adjudicate — that is the question
Whatever the cause of a dispute, the only two ways for it to be resolved are by agreement of the parties (ie settlement) or...
BuildNZ 2024: Unleashing the future of construction
New Zealand’s largest trade event for the construction industry returns to the Auckland Showgrounds on June 25-26, 2024.
Organised by XPO Exhibitions, BuildNZ will feature...
New report: Most home buyers now considering natural hazard risks when buying a property
It’s peak home buying time in New Zealand, and a new report indicates 9 in 10 home buyers are now considering natural hazard risk...
Women making construction history
The number of women entering construction continues to grow, resulting in a shift across the sector.
But it’s not just the numbers that are proving...