North Waikato foam factory could be 5 to 15 months closer
Sleepyhead is steaming ahead with plans, despite not knowing if the land can be rezoned.
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"Heavily impacted in FY20 by Covid" - Ross Taylor.
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The biggest concern of nearly 100 surveyed was the lack of future work security.
Premium: BDO's annual construction survey reveals uncertainty in the industry
BDO's head of construction, James MacQueen, revealed the biggest concern of nearly 100 surveyed was the lack of future work security. Video published 2020. Video / NZ Herald
National hotel chains slash rent to investors, blaming Covid
"We are a group of 26 angry, desperate owners" - Ramada Albany suite owner.
Business Hub: The Kiwi-owned company that's one of our biggest builders
"We won't do every job but we can do any job we want" - Rick Herd.
Council leaves itself a loophole before Shelly Bay land sale vote
Documents released before vote over one of Wellington's most controversial developments.
Business retains $33m wage subsidy despite $211m profit
Outlook still uncertain, says construction giant.
Multimillionaire investor buys prominent site in Auckland's priciest suburb
Plans dating back to 2006 never eventuated but change could be afoot soon
Concrete dispatcher who demanded alcohol in return for proper services fails bid for employment compensation
Dispatcher demanded alcohol from customers in exchange for service.
Inside Kiwibank's new Auckland premises
Te Kupenga is a new 6-star green-rated block by Mansons TCLM.
$600m retirement village plans rile neighbours
So why doesn't the Unitary Plan bar such large schemes beside smaller homes?
Wellington's central library: From paralysis to $179m fix
The city council has voted to strengthen the central library 18 months after it closed.
Cranes lift SkyCity pedestrian air bridge into place
It's the first significant milestone for the ill-fated International Convention Centre.
Meet the 29-year-old planning a $10b Auckland town centre
State agencies and the council will contribute up to $6b at Drury - Cashmore.
Fletcher Construction erecting 'Goliath' air bridge tomorrow
Time-lapse video footage of the installation will be released afterwards
Ōpua land claims a matter for Crown, Far North Holdings says
About 20 people have been occupying an Ōpua headland, which they say is wāhi tapu.
One year after fire, SkyCity opens new $6m bar
New venues Weta Workshop and All Blacks' Experience will also open in December.
Wellington's historic Farmers department store redeveloped
More than 350 council staff will move into the city's iconic Cuba St precinct.
It's here! $13.5m tunnel borer for City Rail Link arrives
Truck convoy to move machine from port to Mt Eden tunnel portal site.
Appeals dropped, $1b Hamilton housing and waterways project to start
Interest is already strong from land-starved Hamilton home builders.
Asset Plus: the $112m company starting a $142m project
"Once it's done, we're going to add that value of assets," Mark Francis.
Tower, crawler cranes down 3.9%, Covid yet to bite
Covid's bite still to be felt for crane operators as pre-planned work continues.
$130 million development begins on volcanic crater rim
This is one of the biggest projects on the books for Oceania Healthcare.
City of Fails: Two decades of Auckland's broken bridge, rail tracks and water supply
Aucklanders face the prospect of severe water restrictions this summer.
First look inside $277m Sylvia Park expansion
The expansion will add an extra 2ha of indoor floor area and 57 new shops.
Linda Trainer GM asset Management Kiwi Property talks about the Sylvia Park expansion
Linda Trainer GM asset Management Kiwi Property talks about the Sylvia Park expansion. Video / Michael Craig / Kiwi Property
Focus Live: PM Ardern announces investigation into supermarket and building supply pricings
PM Jacinda Ardern and Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesperson Kris Faafoi took aim at the price of groceries and announced there will be a study into supermarket and building supply pricing. Video / Labour Party
Labour promises to investigate supermarkets over grocery prices
Labour is taking aim at the supermarkets over grocery prices.
Infratil finishes first $70m block in $500m plans
Further developments being considered in the longer term - Andrew Lamb.
Auckland's new iPhone-inspired hotel
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Wellington's Spatial Plan polarises residents
COMMENT: Protections of 'residential character' key issue in Wellington development plan.
Mood of the boardroom: Business call to action
What company leaders are prioritising in a Government response to Covid-19.
Mood of the boardroom: Construction faces trying times
Reducing staff numbers is the new normal for leading construction companies.