An Uber-style service for the construction sector is launching in New Zealand, allowing contractors to rent out unused equipment to others in the industry.

A 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.

Two builders have copped fines from the industry watchdog for their negligent and incompetent work - and one has lost his trading licence.

The owners of 22 business units have joined a lawsuit of 80 property owners against James Hardie over its Titanboard product.

Auckland residents and ratepayers can now see if their suburbs are destined for new multi-storey developments.

Our economy appears to be humming along, with latest GDP stats showing a 0.9 percent lift in economic activity.

A 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 tape

Auckland Council is understood to be releasing maps tomorrow showing large swathes of suburban Auckland being rezoned for multiple townhouses and apartments.

COMMENT: Are authorities able to monitor and oversee the hundreds of building projects across Auckland, asks Lucy Walker.

A lawsuit against building products maker James Hardie Industries has lost its bid to let potential plaintiffs join after a Dec. 31 cut-off date.

Work 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.

A $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.

State-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.

The report gave the programme a red rating, and said it was highly likely to need more money.

The Supreme Court will decide whether or not parts of the Ministry of Education's lawsuit against Carter Holt Harvey can proceed.

INTERACTIVE: Confidential maps show a big squeeze in some of Auckland's poshest and poorest streets.

Internet shopping's power has not hurt NZX-listed Precinct Properties' ambitious plans for its $550 million, 38-level Downtown tower.

A woman's nine-year labour of love has transformed an old rural school into a sports fanatic's dream home.

Kerre McIvor writes how she wishes she has the physical tradie skills of one of her young mates who was brought in the country.

Auckland has 33 cranes dotting its skyline, with the construction sector in full swing.

The Government has set its sights on New Zealand cities' urban planning rules as part of its drive to improve housing affordability.

Fire safety issues have stopped construction on the first 20 terraced homes at Auckland's biggest affordable housing project.

The meeting house has been built in Mangere, South Auckland, as part of a new multimillion-dollar complex belonging to the Government of Samoa.

Building project announced to take 38 months.

Entire suburbs have no heritage protection, leaving them open for demolition.

Jeremy Wyn-Harris shares expert tips to get the most for your bathroom refresh and renovation efforts.

Developer admits his $50 million-plus housing project at Albany is the site of a video highlighting shoddy building practices.

More than 500 owners of leaky homes have come forward to explore whether they can be part of a claim against James Hardie.