June 2010 Issue

The failure of government to honour previously made promises that they would not lead the world in the introduction of an ETS will disadvantage the […]

Sika is giving young engineers worldwide the chance to win the ultimate work experience, with trips to some of the company’s key international projects being […]

Amid a global economic climate plagued by high unemployment and a continued lack of organisational resources, the Project Management Institute (PMI) has good news for […]

Amid a global economic climate plagued by high unemployment and a continued lack of organisational resources, the Project Management Institute (PMI) has good news for […]

Amid a global economic climate plagued by high unemployment and a continued lack of organisational resources, the Project Management Institute (PMI) has good news for […]

Work is now well under way on the restoration of 19th Century warehouses Stanbeth House and Excelsior House, the next two buildings in the Britomart […]

The Birchfield family from Greymouth felt they had hit the jackpot as they drove home in a brand new Toyota Prius worth $62,000, thanks to […]

A recently launched online tool can help owners of leaky homes create an action plan to improve and re-build homes. The Home Assessment Tool — […]

Construction of three bulk fuel storage tanks has begun in Seaview, Lower Hutt, in what is the first stage of an estimated $40 million project […]

A New Zealand first — a green air-conditioning system — has helped Telecom Place, currently under construction in Auckland’s CBD, obtain the Green Building Council’s […]

Dean Riddell has been appointed chairman of the New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC). Mr Riddell, the previous vice-chairman, replaces Rob Lang who has stepped […]

Sustainability is a key driver for a leading Queenstown-based construction company committed to building an eco-friendly future. RMBF company Rilean Construction, a multi award-winning commercial […]

On 22 March 2010, the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court judgment of Justice Venning in Body Corporate No. 189855 and Others v North […]

Four young construction apprentices are set to take on a new personal challenge in the Marlborough Sounds, after winning the annual Specialists Trades Outward Bound […]

On May 16, the 390 tonne, 130m long main roof truss was lifted into place at Dunedin’s Forsyth Barr Stadium (Building Today November 2009). The […]

“D&H Steel Construction Ltd typifies the sheer resilience that it takes to move forward in tough economic times. This new facility is a testament to […]

Stanley Construction’s design and build project of a 400-seat cafe and a snow groomer shed high on the Whakapapa skifield is progressing well. Expecting to […]

Entries are about to close for the Registered Master Builders 2010 Apprentice of the Year, in association with Carters. In addition to regional and national […]

Featuring the stunning use of natural materials, Penny Homes Ltd’s striking Taupo house was the worthy winner of the New Homes $250,000 – $350,000 category […]

Faced with the challenging brief of developing a spacious townhouse on a 310sqm section, Nelson company Tasman Holdings Ltd successfully met its client’s expectations and […]

This month marks the launch of New Zealand’s first Men’s Health Week campaign which coincides with International Men’s Health Week, running from June 14-20. The […]

It’s a busy time in the industry and I am enjoying my new role as RMBF president and representing the organisation at numerous meetings, functions […]

I know that the Government’s recent announcement on a funding package to support the resolution of this country’s leaky homes nightmare won’t please everyone. Local […]