Master Electricians: Targeted approach needed for trades training funding
The Government’s recently announced additional $9.6 million to be spent on trades training over the next four years could be wasted if there is...
Good progress being made on infrastructure investment
The recent announcement that infrastructure investment is to be boosted by $11 billion over the next four years is good news for business, says...
New regulations prompt update of thermal Standard
Changing regulations and technology has prompted the Department of Building and Housing to initiate and fund a revision of the Standard for methods of...
Solar water heating coming into its own
The time is right for solar Solar water heating has been around in New Zealand for several decades, but it’s only now coming...
Rethinking workplace health and safety
It has been estimated that the cost of deaths, injuries and illnesses caused in New Zealand workplaces is between $4.3 billion and $8.7 billion...
SCNZ appoints technical director
Steel Construction NZ (SCNZ) has appointed Kevin Cowie to the role of technical director.
Cowie has been a steadfast member of the SCNZ team since...
First Construction Contracts Amendment Act seminars a success
Building industry professionals say the nationwide roadshow to educate the sector about the Construction Contracts Amendment Act 2015 is crucial to attend.
Around 80 people...
Heat pump water heaters get $1000 boost in EECA pilot
A new funding pilot for heat pump water heating will test another choice of efficient water heating for consumers, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority...
Too many workers dying
Four construction workers died at work last year, and more than 650 were seriously hurt on building sites across the country. Provisional statistics...
Shake-up for WHRS
Minister for Building Issues Clayton Cosgrove has announced a major shake-up of the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (WHRS) that will stop gaming of the...