News

What NZCBIA’s 2025 report reveals about productivity

When the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) released its first State of the Sector report in 2024, it…

Building inclusion – how diversity is reshaping construction

Aotearoa’s construction sector is facing a critical long-term labour shortage. Skilled workers are ageing out, fewer young people are entering…

Home consents strengthen as multi-unit dwellings drive annual growth

New residential consent figures for November 2025 – published in January – show continued momentum in New Zealand’s building sector,…

News

NZCBIA report reveals the true scale of New Zealand’s construction sector

New analysis from the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association puts the construction sector’s true value at $94bn – nearly double commonly…

Silica dust: a hidden risk on site

While many construction hazards are easy to spot, some of the most dangerous are invisible – such as respirable crystalline silica (RCS)…

Expert Advice

2025 NZCBIA report shines a light on productivity and strategy

The New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) has released its second annual State of the Sector report, offering a…

MBIE clarifies supermarket consent introductions

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) told Under Construction its role in facilitating introductions between supermarket developers and Christchurch City Council under the national…

Building & Housing

Major projects confirmed for 2026 so far

Major projects confirmed for 2026 so far As forecast in the latest National Construction Pipeline Report, construction activity is set…

Deck height dispute prompts reminder on fall risk thresholds

A recent building determination has served as a timely reminder about fall-from-height rules, particularly for work involving decks or platforms on sloped…

Disputes

WorkSafe issues warning following ‘preventable’ fall

WorkSafe is cautioning all businesses that work at height to review their safety systems, following sentencing for a fall that…

Expert Advice

Transforming Building Consenting Behaviour – What Design LBPs Need to Know

Learn how to reduce RFIs and speed up building consents with better documentation, searchable PDFs, and clear compliance details The…

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