Project managers and plumbers in high demand
The Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment’s Future Demand for Construction Workers report forecasts that more than 571,000 people will…
Industry Updates
Building boom longer and stronger
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) latest National Construction Pipeline Report is forecasting that the value of building…
LBPs disciplined for serious misconduct
Building Practitioners Board provides notable decisions against two Carpentry LBPs, who completed work well below standards expected of licence holders…
Stats NZ paints by numbers
In an effort to better understand the volume of New Zealand’s dwelling stock and the amount of residential construction activity…
Earthquake-prone building laws now in effect
Legislation passed last year and now in place means councils and building owners have from seven to 35 years to…
Unpacking building-related statistics
This article looks at the relationship between two key building-related releases from Stats NZ – which are regularly published in…
Migrant workers key to construction industry
It’s no surprise that the current building boom has exacerbated the labour shortage, with demand for builders, trades workers and…
Interview with an inspector (Part I)
Building inspections are an essential part of the building process, so Under Construction spoke to Auckland Council inspections manager Jeff Fahrensohn…
New dwelling consents rebound in May
The number of new dwellings consented rebounded strongly in May, driven by a near-record number of new houses Stats NZ’s…
Managing timber moisture
Bringing wood’s moisture content into a workable range is key to preventing issues – Carter Holt Harvey offers tips on…
Spotlight on Wanaka
Increasing numbers of people are succumbing to the allure of Wanaka’s stunning vistas, which has caused building activity in the…
Consents suffer Easter slump
Lower activity in Canterbury a significant factor in national downturn In April, 2,106 new dwellings were consented – more than…
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