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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...
What to do about your plastic construction waste?
Exploring ways to minimise construction and building waste is a passion for Dr Terri-Ann Berry, director of the newly formed Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC)....
Build to Rent housing surges forward with thousands of homes in pipeline
The recent launch of a dedicated Build to Rent (BTR) tracker, designed to track the quarterly progress of BTR projects, marks the first time...
Regular Columns
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...
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...
What to do about your plastic construction waste?
Exploring ways to minimise construction and building waste is a passion for Dr Terri-Ann Berry, director of the newly formed Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC)....
Products
Game-changing framing system wins top research award
Science discoveries are being turned into transformative new technologies.XFrame, a game-changing framing system, was among the winners in the 11th annual KiwiNet Research Commercialisation...
Innovation recognised with global construction technology award
Payapps, a global construction software solution, has been awarded the Best SaaS Product for Construction at the 2023 SaaS Awards.
The award recognises Payapps' leadership...
Ventilated facade innovation improving building sustainability
In today’s fast-paced world of construction and architectural design, one constant remains — the need for practical, sustainable solutions that effectively address today’s challenges.
Modern...