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Eleven most important topics before picking a builder: G.J. Gardner chief

'In a challenging economy, it pays to ask a few challenging questions.'

Supreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZ

Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.

Focus: Calls for change after Auckland construction site’s block walls collapse

Scaffolding and up to eight block walls, each around 3m high toppled over like dominoes on a site in Auckland’s Glen Innes on May 16. Video / Carson Bluck, Cheree Kinnear

'Pleasant surprise' as former Tikipunga Tavern site becomes 55 state homes

The development also includes a community room, gardens and a small playground.

Watch: ‘Someone could have died’ - Construction site collapse in Auckland

Building experts want the Building Code to change after a 'potentially deadly' incident.

Bedroom swelter: Too hot upstairs in new Auckland terraces, apartments

Free-standing fans, airconditioning units, ceiling fans and heat pumps go into bedrooms.

How Hawkins won giant $800m new Auckland Airport terminal contract

Downer-owned builder wins huge job, the largest private infrastructure job of its type.

Fourteen-level apartment block under $46m leak repairs

An owner of a two-bedroom unit wanted only $179,000: faced a massive $446,000 repair bill.

Construction sector suspected suicides: 80 died last year, highest on record

Data from Coronial Services dating back to 2007 shows record 2023 suicide numbers.

Property Insider: 'Terrific time to look at NZ' for $1.6b investor

Big investor says New Zealand has compelling opportunities.

‘Error-ridden:’ Builder took 16 months to complete 2 months' work, fined $430k

Simon Washbourne fixed the weatherboards incorrectly and installed windows that leaked.

Stink over sewage from Auckland housing development goes to court

Watercare plans to truck sewage away at three other housing developments.

Promise to begin new tunnel this term in doubt

Govt has delayed second Mt Vic tunnel while it investigates a bigger one.

Du Val's legal tsunami: eight court cases pending against businesses

Two advisers listed in a Du Val document told PwC they did not have any involvement.

A Du Val business valued at $431m? Receiver notes no independent valuation

No external valuation to show one entity was worth $431m, according to new PwC report.

Developer Shundi Customs vs builder China Construction in High Court over $300m Seascape

Dispute follows China Construction winning an August 2 tribunal adjudication.