Is 2026 going to be a good year?
Allan Bellve – Director – Bellve Construction Staff: 1 Location: Auckland To be honest, anything will be an improvement on…
Home March 2026
Economists surprised by sharp fall in construction activity
New data showing a larger-than-expected drop in building activity last year has surprised economists, although rising consent numbers this year…
Verbal agreement? The CCC may still be yours
Did you know that even a handshake agreement on a residential build can quietly shift key responsibilities onto the builder?…
Second private building consent authority approved
A second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) has been approved by the Government, marking another step in the gradual expansion…
Fresh figures shed light on construction trends
This Stats NZ analysis brings together several datasets to provide insights into the recent performance of New Zealand’s construction industry…
PlaceMakers Product Picks – March 2026
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully –…
Better thermal performance from aluminium window joinery
The traditional face-fixed way of installing aluminium window joinery in new homes has a big drawback that has long vexed…
Three strikes in less than three years for Auckland LBP
A licensed building practitioner holding a carpentry licence has had his LBP licence cancelled after being found guilty of several disciplinary offences on three separate occasions over the…
Stalled Auckland housing projects leave limbo
Government intervention clears path for Auckland housing projects stalled more than a year ago Hundreds of Auckland housing developments can now proceed after the…
Building for higher resilience
The Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake outlines how New Zealand can strengthen its resilience to natural hazards in its…
Multi-unit builds drive annual consent growth
Home consents rise 9.3%in the year ended January 2026, and 14.8% in the month of January In total, 36,944 new homes were…
Miro Homes: Terraced housing that’s a cut above
Quality is key in a new high-end terraced housing development in the heart of Henderson – which is why the…
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