ConstructionThe corner office: Graham DarlowGraham Darlow, Fletcher Construction chief executive, pays tribute to his engineering father Bob Darlow for inspiring him in his career and giving him his most precious possession.08 Oct 04:00 PM
ConstructionPower outages halt work at Fletcher Building plantsWork at four of Fletcher Building's main manufacturing plants in Auckland is on hold because of the power cut still affecting the city.05 Oct 11:42 PM
ConstructionProperty bosses draw up wishlistProperty and construction bosses want the Government to reform the Resource Management Act, an extension of Special Housing Areas, the creation of more affordable housing in Auckland and Christchurch and perhaps the introduction of some form of capital ga22 Sep 05:00 PM
ConstructionApartment plans lodged for Three Kings quarry siteFletcher Residential has applied to Auckland Council to have the Three Kings quarry re-zoned for apartments up to 10 levels high in the deep pit.19 Sep 03:28 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: The housing crisis - a private solutionAt long last the cavalry has ridden in to deal to Auckland's housing crisis. Indeed, not one cavalry, but several.28 Aug 09:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher in $40m HQ makeoverNew Zealand's biggest builder is about to start a $40 million makeover at its own global headquarters, after buying its headquarters back from Tauranga's Carrus Corporation.24 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher boss has impressive pedigreeA Melbourne engineer with some of London's biggest commercial and residential building projects under his belt is Fletcher Building's new housing boss.22 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher plans house building surgeNew Zealand's biggest listed company is planning a five-fold surge in house building, concentrating mainly on Auckland, where it is negotiating to buy a big site in the city's northwest.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Construction$366m profit tipped for FletcherNew Zealand's biggest NZX-listed business is forecast to declare a $355 million to $366 million normalised annual net profit after tax tomorrow, up on last year's $326 million.18 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher system slammed as unfairAnother construction industry player has criticised Fletcher Building's dominant position in New Zealand's plasterboard market via its Winstone Wallboards.04 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionPlasterboard war heating up as regulator investigatesBuilding supply merchants are reluctant to stock products of Winstone Wallboards' rivals and are squeezing alternative goods.28 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher faces hit from tariff cutsNew Zealand's biggest listed company, Fletcher Building, could be hurt by the Budget move to axe temporarily anti-dumping duties on building materials covering 90 per cent of a new home's construction, say experts.15 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding firms fume over axing of duties on imported materialsJobs and companies could be lost if masses of cheap overseas construction materials flood our boarders, say building companies.15 May 04:27 AM
BDBDAged careProperty investor leads stocks upNZ shares rose yesterday, led by Goodman Property Trust, after the property investor said full-year net profit rose 72 per cent. Trade Me and Xero paced the gains while Ryman Healthcare fell ahead of reporting earnings today.14 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionCity's new ship-shape lookShipping containers are being put to new uses in Auckland, as builders make inroads on two prominent city sites.28 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher's cleared to sell Pacific Steel for $120mBlueScope Steel, Australia's largest steelmaker has gained antitrust approval to acquire Fletcher Building's Pacific Steel in a $120m deal.15 Apr 10:28 PM
BDBDConstructionTech stocks snap two-day slideNew Zealand tech stocks led the local market higher in morning trade, snapping a two-day decline as investors returned to tech and biotech stocks.15 Apr 02:29 AM
ConstructionHousing on golf course to tee offFletcher Residential has approval to create 479 housing lots or sections in seven stages on the Manukau Golf Course.17 Mar 03:15 PM
ConstructionFletcher calling in overseas gruntNZ's largest construction company will bring some of the world's biggest builders here for the $4 billion-plus new public private partnership contracts it wants to win.16 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBrian Gaynor: Companies must lift earnings performanceThe NZX will run out of steam unless companies, particularly the larger ones, can take advantage of the stronger economy, writes Brian Gaynor.28 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher rises on solid building rallyA strong New Zealand building recovery drove the country's biggest listed entity to push up half-year earnings 5 per cent and leave analysts expecting a strong second half.20 Feb 04:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher selling Pacific Steel assetsBlueScope Steel, Australia's largest steelmaker and owner of the New Zealand Steel mill, has agreed to buy assets of Fletcher 16 Feb 09:40 PM
ConstructionNorris tipped as next Fletcher chairBanking boss Sir Ralph Norris is being tipped by insiders to become the new chairman of New Zealand's biggest listed company.21 Jan 04:30 PM
