ConstructionLabour hire boss jailed for 32 monthsA labour hire company head has been sentenced to nearly three years' jail for tax evasion.15 Jun 10:25 PM
New ZealandFlammable cladding 'not prevalent' in NZCouncils and apartment industry to look into prevalence of flammable cladding.15 Jun 04:29 AM
ConstructionMost expensive apartments on $16m landA prime piece of cliff-top will soon be home to New Zealand's most expensive apartments.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDirt flies between builder, home ownerNeil Pitts says David Reid Homes removed dirt to avoid building a retaining wall10 May 11:48 PM
ConstructionFletcher discloses steel informationFletcher Building subsidiary Easysteel supplied information to the Commerce Commission.08 May 07:54 PM
New ZealandWatch NZH Local Focus: House of the Year competition underwayBay homes judged in House of the Year Competition. Made with funding from NZ On Air.04 May 11:55 PM
Construction'Crater' arena pitched for waterfrontAuckland Council has been pitched a revolutionary, sunken stadium for the waterfront.29 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ residential building consents dipAfter a strong rise in February, residential building consents dipped in March.28 Apr 12:09 AM
ConstructionFamily out of pocket, no kitset sleep-outConsumer NZ has warned people not to deal with the kitset company.21 Apr 09:50 PM
ConstructionStock Takes: Is Fletcher in play?Stock Takes: Fletcher Building looks like a break-up target, but break-ups are hard.20 Apr 06:00 PM
BDBDConstructionIs Fletcher on verge of being broken up?Speculation about a break-up or buyout of Fletcher Building has re-emerged.18 Apr 05:22 AM
ConstructionLoans to staff to beat payday lendersA south Auckland business is teaching staff about budgeting to avoid high-interest loans.17 Apr 09:01 PM
ConstructionRetirees sue over building guaranteeAn Auckland couple are suing an arm of the Registered Master Builders Association.14 Apr 04:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeManufacturing activity at 14-month highNew Zealand's manufacturing activity rose to its highest level in 14 months in March.12 Apr 11:17 PM
Construction$10m mansion rising in rural AucklandWATCH: A 20-metre tower crane is on site at the 24-hectare Coatesville property.11 Apr 08:28 PM
New ZealandAsbestos discovered at Taupo District CouncilTaupo District Council searches for new office space after asbestos was found in building10 Apr 03:46 AM
ConstructionNumber of cranes goes sky-highAn unprecedented number of cranes are littering our sky, and it might not be a good sign.06 Apr 06:12 PM
ConstructionMan misrepresented building goods' sourceA man has pleaded guilty to nine charges under the Fair Trading Act.06 Apr 12:16 AM
ConstructionRisky building warning issuedWhy this phase of the construction cycle is the most risky.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCollapse 'could have caused fatalities'Building codes set for review after 'life-threatening' Statistics House collapse.31 Mar 03:08 AM
BDBDConstructionHouse building perks up after lullNew Zealand building consents posted their biggest monthly gain in eight months.30 Mar 10:53 PM
BDBDConstructionFulton Hogan lifts first-half pre-tax profitFulton Hogan lifts first-half pre-tax profit 13 per cent, fattens order book.28 Mar 02:15 AM
OpinionInvesting in building firms tough graftCOMMENT: Investor returns are mixed at best in volatile industry, writes Mark Lister.27 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionThe 'Jerry Maguire' of NZ building"I've become a member of that group I used to despise," says Shane Brealey25 Mar 12:08 AM
OpinionWhy UK needs more companies like AmazonCOMMENT: Amazon's robots so far seem to have been overwhelmingly positive.22 Mar 10:10 PM
ConstructionNZ's labour productivity dipsNew Zealand's labour productivity fell 0.7 per cent in the year to March 2016.21 Mar 11:55 PM
ConstructionNational boost in job opportunitiesNew job advertisements rose more than 17 per cent in February.21 Mar 09:00 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanWhat to expect from Premier's visitChina is proving a counter-balance to Donald Trump's protectionist sentiments.21 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher downgrade sparks questionsFletcher Building shares tumbled 12 per cent after the company cut its full-year earnings guidance.20 Mar 03:10 AM
BDBDConstructionNZ services sector strong in FebruaryThe BusinessNZ-BNZ performance of services index fell 0.7 points to 58.8 in February.19 Mar 10:15 PM
ConstructionKiwis sell building giant to AussiesAn Australian-headquartered business is buying New Zealand's second-biggest builder, ending a long association with the wealthy Auckland-based 08 Mar 01:41 AM
BDBDConstructionDowner agrees to acquire HawkinsDowner EDI, the Australian-based infrastructure and mining firm, has agreed to acquire Hawkins from the McConnell family.07 Mar 08:32 PM
ConstructionGP top paid profession - SeekLongevity and more patients set to keep doctors among best-paid professions.07 Mar 04:00 PM
AgribusinessPukekohe elite soils sprouting housesPukekohe market gardeners, the Bhana family, live in a rural zone but across the road houses are sprouting up on a paddock they were cropping potatoes two years ago.06 Mar 04:00 PM
