PropertyNZ buildings on course for changeOur building stock could look radically different in the next few years as owners and architects introduce new seismic elements, an expert says.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandConstruction staff warned to behaveEarthquake repair contractors at Canterbury University will be forced off campus if they harass female students after claims of "derogatory" comments by staff.07 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandOwners face cruel dilemmaMark Simmonds who, with his wife Bronwyn Paul, runs a wedding and event venue in a renovated Edwardian building in Wanganui, can no longer get insurance cover for earthquake damage.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandKingsland character on the lineKingsland property owner Pam Willis says insurance premiums may reach the point where owners start tearing down commercial buildings.05 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandShearer outlines his plans for Chch rebuildCantabrians would be helped into driving post-earthquake recovery if Labour returned to Government, party leader David Shearer vowed today.04 Mar 11:54 PM
New ZealandQuake case 'impossible to resolve'Challenging a $337,000 payout to repair a Christchurch home by lodging a $900,000 claim means the case will be "impossible to resolve", a court heard today.04 Mar 06:12 AM
New ZealandShock in store for building ownersThe Government is proposing building owners strengthen earthquake-prone buildings within the next 15 years so that by 2028, we will be much safer if another major quake strikes.03 Mar 09:52 PM
New ZealandStrengthening 'a cost burden with no return'Affordability is a huge issue for small businesses and building owners, Mr Gudgeon says. "Strengthening is a cost burden - with no return".03 Mar 04:30 PM
ConstructionConfusion over leaky building GST refundsConfusion surrounds the ability of body corporates of leaky buildings to claim GST refunds, as the Inland Revenue seems reluctant to have its decisions in two leading cases stand as precedents.03 Mar 04:30 PM
ConstructionMultibillion-dollar surprise for proprietors of heritage sites: lawyersSome of New Zealand's historic buildings are about to be hit by a multibillion-dollar bombshell, as the Government forces their strengthening, experts claim.03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionDamien Grant: It's the building guarantee that isn'tBuilding a house can be an ugly process. Building firms fail faster than Taylor Swift updates her paramours.02 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ building consents fall on drop in apartmentsHome-building consents fell last month as a drop in approvals for apartments offset gains for other types of dwellings27 Feb 10:30 PM
New ZealandHeritage campaigners fail in bid to curb demolitionsA proposed rewrite of Auckland's tarnished heritage rules leaves power in the hands of unelected officials and shuts out the public.26 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionSearch on for new Mitre 10 bossFormer American FBI special agent turned New Zealand DIY hardware chain boss John Hartmann is leaving Mitre 10.24 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionCasino's bid for funding failsSkyCity asked for taxpayers to pay for the marketing and promotion of the international convention centre, but the Government ruled it out.20 Feb 04:30 PM
Banking and financeNew pressure on ShipleyAnother company linked to Dame Jenny Shipley is under pressure and may be forced to stop operating by September if it cannot meet new Reserve Bank requirements.20 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher eyes Mainzeal jobs rescueFletcher Building engineers are assessing Mainzeal Property & Construction sites and the company hopes to finish some of the 40 jobs and employ subcontractors and some members of Mainzeal's 400 staff.20 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionSelect treatment for SkyCity won't stop dealSkyCity got special treatment in its pitch to build the international convention centre - but nothing which will get in the way of a formal deal being struck.19 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionMainzeal predicted to hurt industryIf work on Mainzeal Property and Construction's sites is frozen for another six weeks, national construction activity could be depressed by up to 3 per cent, says an economist.17 Feb 04:30 PM
Construction$75m cost cut tipped for FletcherFletcher Building chief executive Mark Adamson could slice costs by $75 million, as the construction giant tries to pare back spending to bolster its bottom line.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand2000 homes promised, 180 builtThe Government's goal of building 2000 new state houses in two years has been questioned after it was revealed that it had built only 68 homes in the past year.15 Feb 10:30 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Faultline runs through risk evaluationRecommendations of amendments to the Building Act to give owners of reinforced masonry buildings a deadline to bring up to earthquake standard or demolish them - which threatens many heritage buildings.15 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandCyclists win support for bridge pathWalkers and cyclists are jubilant at winning Auckland Council committee support yesterday for a harbour bridge pathway, but face another workout before a final council sign-off.13 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionDominion Finance judge steps downA High Court judge has stepped down from hearing the case of three men associated with Dominion Finance.12 Feb 09:50 PM
ConstructionPM stands by Shipley as Genesis chairPrime Minister John Key has given his qualified support to Jenny Shipley remaining chair of the soon-to-be-listed power company Genesis.12 Feb 06:14 PM
New ZealandHouse supply gap begins to closeAuckland's critical housing shortage worsened again last year - but the gap between population growth and house-building may be closing at last.12 Feb 04:30 PM
Construction$50m-$100m Mainzeal loss tippedAn out-of-pocket Mainzeal Property and Construction subcontractor estimates the builder could record $50 million to $100 million of losses.12 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Williamson abides by rules on directorshipMaurice Williamson says if a potential conflict of interest arose in his portfolio, he would order officials not to give him the relevant papers, writes John Armstrong.12 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionDominion Finance manager weighed blowing whistleThe trial of three men associated with the collapsed firm Dominion Finance was adjourned just after lunch yesterday for reasons the <i>Herald</i> is prohibited from reporting.12 Feb 04:30 PM
