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
New ZealandFined for asbestos breachA Christchurch construction company has been fined $45,000 for failing to properly identify and manage asbestos at a demolition site.15 Dec 10:18 PM
ConstructionFletcher Building gets 'Rainbow Tick'Fletcher Building has become the first company of its kind to achieve Rainbow Tick certification.14 Dec 11:00 PM
OpinionLucy Walker: Dangerous building sites need better oversightCOMMENT: Are authorities able to monitor and oversee the hundreds of building projects across Auckland, asks Lucy Walker.14 Dec 09:41 PM
BDBDConstructionLeaky homes class action loses bid to protect latecomers to lawsuitA lawsuit against building products maker James Hardie Industries has lost its bid to let potential plaintiffs join after a Dec. 31 cut-off date.08 Dec 08:00 PM
ConstructionWork on new hotel in CBD resumesWork on Auckland's most upmarket new hotel has resumed after the main Korean contractor left, scaffolding was dismantled and the job which started two years ago lay idle for months.06 Dec 04:00 PM
ConstructionShoddy work: Notices issued to fix buildingA $50 million-plus housing project at Albany identified as the site of a shoddy-building video has been issued with four notices by Auckland Council to fix work.03 Dec 09:09 AM
WorldSaudis plan to take tower recordState-linked development companies in the Red Sea port of Jeddah have agreed to pony up the money for a skyscraper flirting with the unprecedented 1km mark.02 Dec 11:42 PM
ConstructionChristchurch rebuild programme 'unachievable'The report gave the programme a red rating, and said it was highly likely to need more money.30 Nov 10:08 PM
ConstructionLeaky school fight goes to Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court will decide whether or not parts of the Ministry of Education's lawsuit against Carter Holt Harvey can proceed.30 Nov 04:26 AM
ConstructionWhat will happen in your backyard?INTERACTIVE: Confidential maps show a big squeeze in some of Auckland's poshest and poorest streets.26 Nov 09:43 PM
ConstructionRelief for homeowners in reformsHomeowners will probably be able to build a fence, carport or more without the need for a resource consent under major reforms to planning laws.26 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionAuckland builders desperate for workersAuckland builders are recruiting foreigners to beat a desperate shortage of skilled labour which threatens to undermine house-building targets.25 Nov 04:00 PM
ConstructionTower rising above net threatInternet shopping's power has not hurt NZX-listed Precinct Properties' ambitious plans for its $550 million, 38-level Downtown tower.18 Nov 09:00 PM
ConstructionFrom school to family padA woman's nine-year labour of love has transformed an old rural school into a sports fanatic's dream home.14 Nov 04:00 PM
