A building crisis in Canterbury could be as widespread as the leaky home issue, lawyers say.

The $30 billion rebuild of post-earthquake Christchurch will race ahead if local firms team up with British firms experienced in major construction projects.

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says suggestions of a "doughnut" effect in inner city Christchurch with new developments on the fringes but few in the centre are wide of the mark.

Auckland and Christchurch's rapid house-building resurgence has surprised and delighted economists as it hit the highest level since 2002.

The Commerce Commission is so concerned about construction industry cartels, price-fixing and bid-rigging that it has launched a website calling for whistleblowers.

An in-depth survey of leaders in the Christchurch rebuild indicates serious weaknesses in the way major projects are being managed.

A clever collaboration has brought the Enterprise Precinct and Innovation Campus to life, writes Bill Bennett.

The impact of the rebuilding of Christchurch will be felt nationwide.

ANZ's Fred Ohlsson explains how banks are assisting SMEs to gear up for new opportunities; how they see commercial prospects and why they are supporting the city's growth.

New Zealand's Courts have responded with innovation and determination to the number of cases arising out of the Christchurch earthquakes.

Smart, forward-thinking developers are taking the opportunity created by rebuild to enter the construction market. Alexander Speirs talks to two 'young guns'.

Christchurch business is in good shape as the rebuild ramps up, says Peter Townsend.

ASB Bank's rural general manager Mark Heer says while investment activity in Christchurch is ramping up after a post-quake pause, things never really slowed down in the hinterland.

When it comes to information communication technology, the cultural sector is leading the way with a new Christchurch initiative exemplifying how Kiwi innovation can create inspiring new ways to digitally connect a city.

Christchurch is poised to benefit from the opportunities afforded by the "100 Resilient Cities" initiative after being chosen as one of 33 cities from 400 applicants to pilot the introduction of the network.

Scirt boss Duncan Gibb believes Christchurch people are really connected with the move to create resilient infrastructure that gives people security and confidence in their city's future.

MBIE partnership and procurement director Peter Cunningham says there is a real opportunity to test the international supply chain market as the Christchurch rebuilds ramps up.

The Canterbury earthquakes have provided an unprecedented opportunity to remake an international city.

Alexander Speirs talks to building consents fix-it man Doug Martin.

The pace of the rebuild is a major focus for those involved in project work on the ground in Christchurch.

Fletcher EQR director Michelle Creagh talks to Alexander Speirs about the huge repair job.

Christchurch has learned some worthwhile lessons from the quake, mayor Lianne Dalziel tells Bill Bennett.

This rebuild is a huge task to be undertaken in a tiny economy.

The University of Canterbury was well-prepared to deal with the 2011 earthquake. Bill Bennett talks to the vice-chancellor.

Leading insurers talk to Bill Bennett about the complex issues they have had to deal with in Christchurch.

Fulton Hogan chief Robert Jones explains the importance of resilience to Bill Bennett.

As publicly funded work on the Christchurch Rebuild ramps up, Government officials are out to alleviate the risk of a boom-bust market writes Alexander Speirs.