December 2014 Issue

The Barcelona Chair was created some 90, and not just 20 years, ago for the German Pavilion at the 1929 exposition in Spain. However, it […]

This was an appeal from a High Court decision which declined an application to set aside two statutory demands based on payment claims. The Facts […]

A southern-style stoush had been sparked when New Zealand was chosen, along with Australia, as host for the 2015 World Cricket Cup. Post-quake Christchurch was […]

The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation consistently supports employers and apprentices to help set even higher standards within the industry, and to provide access […]

Kyran Vaniperen from Coastal Homes was “stoked” when his name was announced as the second winner in the Registered Master Builders Carters 2014 Apprentice of […]

Phil Leach from PSL Construction was “taken aback” when he heard his name read out as the winner of the Supreme Award for the Registered […]

Mike Jamieson of Absolute Building Services was “absolutely stoked” when he heard their name read out as the winner of the Future-Proof Building Renovation Award […]

I have spent a lot of time traveling around the country visiting the branches, and I must say that most of you are embracing the […]

At the time of writing, this is week three in my new role as chief executive, and I am really pleased to be on board […]

Armitage Williams Construction’s latest project — the PwC Centre — recently received a building consent in 10 days thanks to a new Christchurch City Council […]

Answers to some of the most pressing issues around improving workplace health and safety, occupational health and well being, and managing hazardous substances will be […]

Immigration New Zealand’s long-term skills shortage list features more than 50 occupational groups, including construction, engineering and trades. Increased demand for workers in these sectors […]

PlaceMakers Hawke’s Bay will open the doors on a newly-built store in mid-January, complete with a new set of customer service promises setting the standard […]

Forget a spa pool, central heating and landscaped gardens like they push on The Block NZ. What Kiwis really want when they are renovating or […]

Mitre 10 is expanding in Auckland’s new Westgate development, with its latest Mitre 10 Mega store opening at the end of October. The store is […]

Helping home owners choose higher performing windows for their new build or renovation is now easier with the launch of Energy Star qualified windows. The […]

The University of Otago Council has approved a list of building developments with an approximate value of $650 million that will further cement the University […]

A new design concept for Foodstuffs (South Island) Ltd with a focus on sustainability won dual awards for its builder, Robinson Construction Ltd. The Pak’nSave […]

Oh the joys of the end of year — the time we are “supposed” to be looking forward to. And of course we do, but […]

20 years ago: Plans for the 127ha site contained commercial, retail and residential components, as well as landscaped recreational areas and civic, cultural and leisure […]