June 2015 Issue

Harvard Hub is situated just off the city’s southern motorway in the heart of Wigram, just six kilometres from the Christchurch CBD. The new commercial […]

The SkyPath cycling and walking attachment to the Auckland Harbour Bridge has been granted resource consent, meaning the $33.5 million public-private partnership can go ahead, […]

Over more than 20 years, buildnz designex has gone from strength to strength, and that growth continues, with this year seeing a third string added […]

Construction company Hawkes Bay Project Management has partnered with the tertiary organisation Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) to provide school students with a pathway into […]

It’s one of Wellington’s most exclusive residential addresses, known for its simple, elegant design and high quality construction, that celebrates the very best of the […]

After last month you should now have a well-penned list of all your daily tasks, jobs or duties — whatever you want to call them. […]

• The Gulf Harbour development on the Whangaparaoa Pensinula just north of Auckland was experiencing a huge boost thanks to Team New Zealand’s America’s Cup […]

Architect Don Bunting reflects on a 20th Century architectural icon, and some recent issues affecting today’s design and construction industry. 2015 represents 100 years since […]

Timothy Bates, principal of Auckland law firm Legal Vision, reviews the recent decision of Brussell Construction Ltd v Manchester Industrial Holdings Ltd. This is a […]

Got a Trade Week 2015 — being held from August 21-28 — is part of a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of workplace qualifications among […]

Award-winning Registered Master Builders Association company Rilean Construction has re-opened its first-ever energy-efficient “Evolution Series” show home near Queenstown as substantial demand for sustainable living […]

It’s easy to make homes warmer, healthier and more energy efficient during the cold winter months — and some quick fixes won’t cost a cent. […]

As property prices continue to increase, more home owners are choosing to renovate, and experts say if they include solar in their plans they should […]

Building Today columnist and industry stalwart Mike Fox talks candidly about issues concerning the New Zealand construction industry. With the swing away from monolithic claddings towards […]

Cody Webby was “breathtaken” when he was named the Auckland Registered Master Builders Carters 2014 Apprentice of the Year. The Pakuranga-based apprentice, employed by Licensed […]

It was an outstanding moment for Trevor Ward from Trevor Ward Builders when his name was read out as the winner of the Plumbing World […]

It was a proud moment for Simon Crawford of Bella Homes when he found out he was the winner of the Resene Sustainable Home Award […]

The Registered Master Builders Association Conference 2015 will be held at the Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre in Hamilton on June 2-5. This year’s conference […]

It was an historic day on May 12, 2015, when all the presidents of the 22 former Registered Master Builders Associations signed the new Registered […]

Concerns about the quality of building work have been raised recently in New Zealand’s two biggest councils, Christchurch and Auckland. In the case of Christchurch, […]

Level correction is often thought of as a time-consuming process and regularly creating a substantial mess, both in and around the structure being re-levelled. Not […]