OpinionChris Dibble: Lack of office space sparks developmentThe amount of vacant office space in the Auckland CBD has been shrinking for the past three years as the economy grows, business confidence reaches record highs, writes Chris Dibble.27 Apr 05:00 PM
ConstructionAirport hub expanding rapidlyWork on the latest phase of Auckland International Airport's fast-expanding commercial hub is well under way, ready for new buildings.27 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandAuckland in for an 'eyesore'Geoffrey Lang's first sighting of a 33m cement storage tank in front of his house was also the first time he heard his wife swear.25 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for halt to port workThe Auckland Chamber of Commerce is supporting a halt of work on two large wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.22 Apr 04:08 AM
ConstructionLaw change aimed at building disputesAmendments to the Construction Contracts Act are due to be passed in Parliament soon and to come into effect from July 1.20 Apr 05:00 PM
ConstructionTardy developers to get a nudgeDevelopers who have been sitting on Auckland land earmarked for fast-tracked housing are being warned to start building or lose their special privileges.20 Apr 05:00 PM
Construction$850m Transmission Gully work about to startSite enabling works on New Zealand's biggest new infrastructure project, Transmission Gully, begin this month.17 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCourt to review Auckland port extensionA legal challenge to the lawfulness of two wharf extensions in the Waitemata Harbour will be heard in June.15 Apr 11:49 PM
ConstructionChristchurch being rebuilt in 3DSome of the biggest buildings of the new-look Christchurch are being put together virtual piece by virtual piece, thanks to remarkable 3D technology.13 Apr 05:00 PM
ConstructionRow over $20m leaky payoutA fight has erupted over one of New Zealand's biggest leaky building payouts, as 253 owners of a North Shore apartment/hotel tower battle one another.13 Apr 05:00 PM
ConstructionBuyers eye eHome NZOne of the country's largest off-site housing prefabricators, eHome NZ, owes secured creditors $13.9 million.13 Apr 05:00 PM
ConstructionMassey's $130m innovation hubMassey University is planning to spend more than $130 million in the next year to double the student capacity of its Albany campus.12 Apr 05:00 PM
ConstructionTwelve Questions: John McConnellThe McConnell family own construction company Hawkins. John McConnell talks to Jennifer Dann.08 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPort bosses kept council in dark, BrownAuckland Mayor Len Brown has stepped up a war of words with Ports of Auckland, accusing port bosses of keeping the council in the dark about two huge wharf extensions.05 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBoom but builders going bustWhen the demand for housing could hardly be hotter, how is it that construction companies continue to fail?02 Apr 06:20 PM
ConstructionAuckland Port stoush: Heads could rollHeads could roll over Ports of Auckland expansion plans, according to a senior Auckland Council source.02 Apr 12:45 AM
ConstructionNew life for stately warehouseThe Wynyard Quarter's stout but stately 1920s John Lysaght building is getting a $6 million makeover.30 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionAuckland port bosses open to pausePorts of Auckland is not ruling out a pause in construction on two massive wharf extensions into the Waitemata Harbour.30 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionGovt targets cost of building consentsCouncils may soon face private sector competition for issuing building consents again, as part of a Government drive to make housing more affordable.23 Mar 04:00 PM
AirlinesExecutive Success: Architect of her own futureAs Wellington Airport's $58 million airport terminal extension rises out of the ground, more than 15,000 passengers continue to fly in and out each day.19 Mar 04:30 PM
ConstructionTribeca Homes company placed into liquidationPart of troubled housing development empire Tribeca Homes has been placed into liquidation by creditors.19 Mar 04:00 PM
Construction$220m of new work plannedAuckland's rapidly expanding economy has prompted the city's biggest private developer to announce $220 million of new work.16 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionLiu in council face-offDonghua Liu demolished a stone wall and cut down trees allegedly without permission on land where he plans to build an ambitious housing project in Auckland.16 Mar 04:00 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher Building drives index higherNew Zealand shares rose yesterday, paced by Fletcher Building, as investors were drawn to firms that have under-performed the benchmark index.16 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionNew $220m buildings unveiled (+ pics)New Zealand's biggest private property developer, Mansons TCLM, is planning three big new Auckland office blocks worth $220 million.15 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding firm collapses - owing $5.5mAuckland building contractor Valiant Homes has collapsed with creditors chasing almost $5 million from it.09 Mar 04:00 PM
Banking and financeBuilding slump in Oz continuesConstruction activity in Australia continued to fall in February as an interest rate cut failed to encourage new orders.08 Mar 04:00 PM
ConstructionPonsonby site moving aheadConstruction of Ponsonby's new $220 million Vinegar Lane and Cider Building projects is well under way.08 Mar 04:00 PM
