ConstructionFirm proud to keep abreast with progressGilda Kirkpatrick has called it a "giant white boob" but the Auckland dome is almost ready to house thousands of tonnes of cement.13 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionCarter Holt's bid to toss out leaky schools claimCarter Holt Harvey has launched a final effort to toss out a claims it's liable for 890 leaky school buildings.13 Apr 02:00 AM
ConstructionWatch: Drone's view of new Waterview bridgeThe NZTA has released footage of a drone flying over the construction of Waterview footbridge.11 Apr 10:45 PM
ConstructionHouses in $700m development 'unsafe'Urgent remedial work is underway in an Auckland housing project due to fears the houses are unsafe.05 Apr 08:03 AM
ConstructionHouse build stats show February boomStats NZ figures show 2379 new dwellings were consented last month, the highest for a February since 2004 and up 35 per cent on the same month a year ago.29 Mar 10:05 PM
ConstructionCall goes out for more women tradiesNew Zealand needs more tradies - and women are being urged to take up the tools to help address a looming shortage.13 Mar 10:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding consents record high of $66 millionThe value of building consents last month rose to a record-breaking $66 million - but the mountain of construction work means many builders are booked out for the whole year.07 Mar 07:37 PM
ConstructionGlobal tour before work on Commercial Bay startsConstruction on the $681 million Commercial Bay project will begin in downtown Auckland in June.04 Mar 12:43 AM
BDBDConstructionResidential building work at record valueTotal building activity increased to its highest level since records began 26 years ago.03 Mar 12:41 AM
ConstructionHolidaying developers hits building consentsBuilding consents in Auckland continued to lag behind the estimated level needed to match growth in housing demand.29 Feb 06:51 AM
OpinionDushko Bogunovich and Matthew Bradbury: Curing Auckland's growing painsCOMMENT: The problems of a growing Auckland are becoming more and more urgent. We need to rethink the region, write Dushko Bogunovich and Matthew Bradbury.28 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionWhangarei businesses 'unaffected' by Stonewood receivershipBusinesses connected to Stonewood Homes, which was placed in receivership this week, say they are unaffected.24 Feb 06:32 PM
ConstructionStonewood has 110 unfinished housesReceivers says unsecured creditors are owed about $15 million and they hope to sell the business.23 Feb 07:14 PM
ConstructionReceivership events 'nightmare'A construction sector subcontractor has expressed sympathy for Christchurch people who were now caught up in the receivership of the Stonewood businesses.23 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionStonewood buyers get build guaranteeStonewood Homes New Zealand, is in receivership, but home buyers have been told they've got a guarantee.22 Feb 10:50 PM
ConstructionFailed property developer disappearsDirector who ran trio of failed property companies owing more than $6 million is missing.15 Feb 09:30 PM
New ZealandDismay at special housing proposalsResidents of well-heeled Auckland suburbs are bristling at plans for new Special Housing Areas in their backyards.11 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionGovt research: Where all the jobs areThe Government says there are strong prospects for construction, infrastructure and the IT sector. But things look dim for actors, pilots and air traffic controllers.09 Feb 12:10 AM
BDBDConstructionFletcher Building rises on acquisitionNew Zealand shares rose, led by Fletcher Building after the country's biggest construction company bought a roading firm.02 Feb 04:00 PM
ConstructionBattle over Maori burial siteFletcher executives will face protests from a small Maori community in Mangere when they attend a planning hearing tomorrow for a proposed new housing project.02 Feb 04:15 AM
ConstructionCrackdown on cash jobsInland Revenue is cracking down on the black economy after many tradies admitted knowing of cash jobs worth more than $20,000.28 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionResidents fight landfillsA group of residents on a quiet rural road in Auckland have banded together to try to stop two new commercial landfills opening.20 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionDemand hikes price of building materialsThe cost of construction materials is rising up to 10 per cent for some products due to strong demand.20 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionUber-style gear serviceAn Uber-style service for the construction sector is launching in New Zealand, allowing contractors to rent out unused equipment to others in the industry.18 Jan 04:00 PM
ConstructionInterest in leaky-home lawsuit expected to growA lawsuit against building products maker James Hardie Industries has so far been joined by more than 80 claimaints, with another 80 to 100 expected to sign up.31 Dec 06:26 AM
ConstructionBuilders fined for 'incompetent work'Two builders have copped fines from the industry watchdog for their negligent and incompetent work - and one has lost his trading licence.23 Dec 10:57 PM
BDBDConstructionCommercial property owners join leaky homes suitThe owners of 22 business units have joined a lawsuit of 80 property owners against James Hardie over its Titanboard product.22 Dec 05:50 PM
ConstructionAuckland's new zoning maps releasedAuckland residents and ratepayers can now see if their suburbs are destined for new multi-storey developments.17 Dec 03:44 AM
BDBDConstructionEconomy growing faster than expectedOur economy appears to be humming along, with latest GDP stats showing a 0.9 percent lift in economic activity.16 Dec 10:15 PM
OpinionStephen Scrivens: Regulation straitjacket holds back innovationA combination of over-regulation and over-taxation is a sure way to destroy a stressed business, writes Stephen Scrivens.It is inconceivable that any politician will willingly reduce taxes but the Government could cut red tape16 Dec 08:28 PM
ConstructionAuckland rezoning maps set to be releasedAuckland Council is understood to be releasing maps tomorrow showing large swathes of suburban Auckland being rezoned for multiple townhouses and apartments.16 Dec 08:57 AM
