Derek Firth: How to rebuild the construction industry
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Kiwi engineer, construction specialist, academic and railway boss Sean Sweeney.
Alexandra Park apartments hit by 'stop work' notice
Auckland Council demanded urgent action and issued a "stop work" notice.
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The sharemarket is poised for big Wednesday, with a slew of results due.
Retirement villages will bring 320 jobs, $45m boost
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800 new south Auckland residences planned
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Disputes between construction developers and contractors tipped to rise.
Fletcher starts sale process to offload Formica
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Job earning more than doctors
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More homes on the way, should help ease housing crisis: council
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Construction industry a 'house of cards'
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Ebert Construction's 95 staff face uncertain future as $40m debts revealed
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Ebert construction: Delayed hospital unit among company's projects
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Govt report: New home construction rate slower than expected
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