Greater role for a public forestry service
A greater role for a public forestry service has been outlined by Forestry Minister Stuart Nash to drive the focus on regional economic development,...
Revised steel Standard published
Standards New Zealand has published Steel structures Standard – Part 1: Materials, fabrication and construction (NZS 3404.1:2009) which will supersede in part NZS 3404...
Natural Habitats appoints new CEO
Gavin Riddle has been appointed Natural Habitats chief executive officer, and will lead the company’s next phase of growth.
Starting his tenure on July 1,...
‘Plyscrapers’ could become popular
Plyscrapers — high-rise wooden office towers — could become more popular after the Christchurch earthquake. Property Council chief executive Connal Townsend has returned...
Tauranga MBs and Make-A-Wish Foundation team up to make Regan’s day
At a recent Tauranga Registered Master Builders Association meeting, members were asked to give up some of their time to build a playhouse for...
‘Dream home’ consumers becoming increasingly discerning
Consumers are demanding an immediate sign of assurance that a design is backed by rigorous standards and processes, with potential home builders closely scrutinising...
Young company off to promising start
Warkworth company Steve Haycock Construction Ltd was established less than four years ago and is off to a promising start. Building on regional...
New aluminium factory to make significant contribution to Christchurch
“A big boost to the rebuild”. That’s how Christchurch-based Fletcher Aluminium South Island window and door manager Darrell Gane is describing a new multi-million...
Taking technology to new Territory
This is our Territory and don’t let anyone around the world tell you any different. Judging from Ford’s phenomenal success with Territory here and...