New homes exempt from lending restrictions
Registered Master Builders Federation and Certified Builders Association applaud Reserve Bank’s decision. After taking building industry concerns into account, the…
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An incredible year
Kiwi rally champion Hayden Paddon adds WRC debut to his year of accomplishments. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding year…
Aging population requires appropriate housing
New Zealand aged care facilities “woefully unprepared” for baby boom generation retirement. Since the early 1980s, the population aged 65-plus…
New dwelling consents hit record highs
Canterbury consents the largest number of new dwelling since records began in 1976. A total of 599 new dwellings were consented…
BIM gaining popularity in New Zealand
Survey indicates Kiwis are beginning to realise the benefits of Building Information Modelling. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is creating efficiencies…
Blue September boosts funds and awareness
With help from New Zealand’s bluest superhero, The PlaceMakers Blue Streak, staff and customers joined forces to raise $307,000 for…
How do you choose and monitor your subbies?
Q: Hiring a bad subbie can ruin a good job. How do you choose your subcontractors and how closely do…
WRC opportunity knocks
Hayden Paddon’s super-fast times deliver WRC drive. The blistering pace set by Hayden Paddon and John Kennard in the WRC2…
Government moves to protect migrant workers
UNEMIG says the biggest barrier to migrant workers exposing abuse still not addressed. Reports of alleged migrant exploitation in Christchurch…
New home trend flattening
After two years of growth, the trend for new home consents is levelling. In August 2013, there were 1,760 new…
New BRANZ CEO appointed
BRANZ welcomes Chelydra Percy as its new chief executive officer. New Zealand’s leading provider of research, testing, information and educational…
Industry collaboration enters next phase
Strategy for the building and construction industry outlines key challenges and research required to meet them. After more than a…