Wide range of measures needed to assess city ‘competitiveness’
A more comprehensive and holistic set of measures is needed to assess and report on the capability, functionality and “health” of New Zealand’s cities...
Carpentry Gateway package connecting future apprentices with industry
The BCITO has recently introduced a tailor made Carpentry Gateway package for students interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry. Gateway...
Licensing and restricted building work FAQs
Restricted building work
What will constitute restricted building work?
Restricted building work will apply to design and building work critical to the integrity of a house...
Architecturally-striking airport hotel officially opened
After four years in construction, Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel, one of New Zealand’s most architecturally-striking hotels, has been officially opened. The new...
Steel’s part in NZ’s most sophisticated office tower
The $200 million Deloitte Centre at 80 Queen Street Auckland will open in October 2009. It is a brilliant junction between old and...
Constructive 2021: Restructuring New Zealand
By RMBA chief executive David Kelly
New Zealand has a problem. As a sector, how do we step up to the huge challenge of delivering...
Modular building ideal for project’s critical deadline completion
Award-winning Registered Master Builders Stanley Construction recently completed the first phase of the Globe Holdings Ahuriri Quadrant development in Napier.
The company...
DoL: Construction industry set for upswing after difficult period
After being hit hard by the global economic downturn, the country’s construction industry can look forward to improved performance and expansion in 2010, according...
Affinity is here
Dimond has recently launched Affinity, the only BRANZ-appraised profiled metal wall cladding system in New Zealand.
The system is comprised of horizontally-laid Dimond Corrugate or...
How well do you know your clients?
A general lack of effective communication continues to be a real challenge in the construction industry. Historically, this has been a barrier to clients...