Williamson keynote speaker for quantity surveyors conference in Queenstown
Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors (NZIQS) conference to be...
PM opens affordable homes plant
Prime Minister John Key has opened eHome Global’s new plant for manufacturing conventional (timber framed) affordable homes and apartments last month.
The Kumeu, Auckland, facility...
Solar plan for cheaper, cleaner power wins green energy award
A smart, new energy plan that allows home owners to go solar without the cost of buying the panels has been recognised for breaking...
Is your organisation making a difference in H&S?
Industry organisations and companies can celebrate their achievements and recognise their top performers by entering the 2017 New Zealand Workplace Health & Safety Awards,...
Architects urged to ‘fly their flag’
Public confusion prompts increase of logo use Registered Architects are being urged to “fly their flag” by...
Large-scale renovation is big on job creation
The construction industry is in a strong position to protect and create jobs in these tough economic times — with Government support.
Prudent...
Federation supports changes to WHRS approach
The new measures are being welcomed by the Registered Master Builders Federation. Chief executive Pieter Burghout says the changes are commonsense, and build on...
Myths, myths . . . and more myths
The construction industry is a haven for myths surrounding workplace health and safety — “she’ll be right, it’ll only take a minute”, “you’ll be...
Construction 3D Printing World Council formed to promote fast-evolving industry
World-leading Australian 3D printing technology company, Luyten 3D, has pioneered the formation of the world’s first global 3D printing body to oversee and inform...
RMBF laments worst year ever
Statistics New Zealand figures show 893 new home consents were issued in April, down 14.7% from the previous month. New home building consents issued...