ConstructionAustralian construction boom overWhat happens to the Australian economy when the construction sector dries up?14 Dec 06:30 PM
ConstructionHow $850m Auckland tower could lookA new image of the $850 million Commercial Bay development shows what it will look like from midtown.13 Dec 07:12 PM
Project AucklandProject Auckland: Fixing the building skills shortageA new campaign aims to attract more people into the busy construction sector, writes Graham Skellern.13 Dec 07:03 PM
BDBDConstructionConstruction boom to drive growth in NZ jobs MBIE saysNew Zealand's construction boom is expected to be the single biggest driver of employment growth over the next three years.07 Dec 02:31 AM
New ZealandCouncil backtracks on building rechecksWellington City Council says they will not be held to an earlier plan to recheck buildings after a magnitude 5 or above tremor.04 Dec 06:38 AM
BDBDConstructionPuhoi to Warkworth road consortium gets OIO approvalThe Overseas Investment Office has approved the sale of 1,700 hectares of land to the consortium which is to build and maintain the Puhoi to Warkworth road.30 Nov 02:42 AM
BDBDConstructionBunnings profits skyrocket yet againBunnings has more than doubled annual net profit in New Zealand for the second year in a row29 Nov 05:46 AM
ConstructionScaffolding shortage could be setbackA dearth of qualified scaffolding workers could be be a setback for the earthquake rebuild, an industry group says.28 Nov 08:26 PM
ConstructionConstruction sector under quake pressureLast week's earthquake is likely to put considerable extra pressure on the nation's already stretched construction sector, says ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley.24 Nov 05:12 PM
Employment'Women the solution to trades shortage'Women are being branded an untapped resource in filling the national trades shortage, as a new company seeks to get women into the construction industry.24 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBuilder fined for dangerous gasfittingWhen the house was inspected, a significant gas leak was found in an upstairs pipe connected to the cooker.24 Nov 08:30 AM
ConstructionJob ads grow, construction demand soarsJob advertisements rose 9.9pc in October, with the Waikato job market thriving.22 Nov 05:10 PM
New ZealandGovt announces building investigationThe Government has announced an investigation into the performance of buildings in Wellington.17 Nov 02:23 AM
ConstructionCrane numbers up throughout NZQueenstown's building boom has pushed crane numbers up 600 per cent in the last few months.16 Nov 12:42 AM
New ZealandThe trade advantageApprenticeships set youths on an exciting, well-paid life path15 Nov 09:56 PM
ConstructionInvestors 'gun-shy' following quakeShare market investors are expected to be "gun-shy" and hold off from big trades until they believe the aftershocks are over.14 Nov 09:59 PM
ConstructionMarket holds its ground through quakesThe New Zealand sharemarket held up well today, but the worst could be yet to come as aftershocks threaten the country.14 Nov 08:41 AM
BDBDConstructionConstruction shares up, insurance downNew Zealand shares rose, led by companies that stand to benefit from earthquake repairs such as Fletcher Building and Metro Performance Glass.14 Nov 04:57 AM
ConstructionWhat the quake means for the economyThe earthquake will put pressure on the construction sector and could bring further interest rate cuts, says the ASB.13 Nov 10:37 PM
ConstructionWomen leave their lasting markPopulated with leering blokes, low-slung tool belts hanging from their dirty jeans, the caricature construction site is far from female 09 Nov 10:42 PM
ConstructionEntertainment is 'industry standard'An engineer accused of bribery has said his entertainment of public officials extended well beyond the Auckland Transport and Rodney District Council staff.07 Nov 03:55 AM
OpinionShelley BridgemanIs this Auckland's worst motorway pinch point?This interchange defies more than a few well-established principles of driving. Shelley Bridgeman has devised a series of manoeuvres to help you through.06 Nov 01:00 AM
BDBDConstructionFulton Hogan chairman to leave boardFulton Hogan chairman Mike Holloway will leave the board for health reasons at the end of the year.05 Nov 12:30 AM
ConstructionFulton Hogan announces partnershipNew Zealand construction company Fulton Hogan has teamed up with Netherlands-based Heijmas, it was announced today.03 Nov 03:55 AM
ConstructionConstruction industry crying out for skilled workersHawkins boss says demand for construction jobs could not be met by training alone, and it was essential for skilled migrants to fill positions.03 Nov 03:00 AM
OpinionChina needs to be transparent to achieve goalsThe Chinese government will have to balance building quickly with the often-conflicting demands of transparency.01 Nov 08:19 PM
ConstructionEngineer denies inappropriate spendingAn engineer accused of bribing Auckland council staff with more than a million dollars in cash payments has taken the stand in his defence.01 Nov 01:31 AM
ConstructionTradesmen shortage causing building delaysBuilding a house during Tauranga's boom is costing more and taking longer due to a shortage of tradesmen.28 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanIs your pool safe for summer?Shelley Bridgeman shares five traps for unwary pool owners.25 Oct 10:50 PM
Infrastructure reportFletcher Construction boss upbeat on 'wave of work'Fletcher Construction's chief is upbeat about the "wave of work" in the infrastructure sector.19 Oct 05:09 PM
Infrastructure report$125b to be spent on infrastructureFinance Minister Bill English will this week unveil plans to spend an additional $15 billion on infrastructure by 2025.19 Oct 05:05 PM
Infrastructure reportProject alliances provide value for moneyA construction boss is promoting alliance contracting as a means for having certainty over costs and delivery.19 Oct 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportEnglish set to announce new transtasman initiativeBill English is poised to announce an initiative to align the Australian and New Zealand infrastructure markets.19 Oct 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportInvestment provide fertile groundsIndustry players are calling for bold investment to address New Zealand's burgeoning population .19 Oct 03:00 PM
