Call for tackling emissions in construction
The New Zealand Green Building Council has warned the Government that its attempts to tackle climate change will fail if…
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Government to cut red tape for prefab homes
Minister for Building and Construction announces Government’s first decisions on the proposed building reforms Following public consultation on the Building…
New procurement rules ditch ‘lowest price’ model
Government looks to ‘lead by example’ with new procurement rules following the collapse of Housing NZ-contracted construction firm Stanley Group,…
Construction forecast to hit $43 billion
The annual National Construction Pipeline Report, which looks at the five-year construction forecast, shows strong activity through to 2024 with…
Consents take upward turn in August
A total of 3,261 new dwellings were consented in August — a seasonally adjusted 0.8% increase, following 1.3% and 4%…