ConstructionArrive on time? Listen to advice?A builder who wrote a funny and directly worded job advertisement seeking a reliable employee has found his man.15 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionBoss reserves judgment on bypass steelDeficiencies have been discovered in some Chinese steel imported for the new $458 million Huntly bypass, says a contracting chief.14 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionKiwiRail in hot water with unionKiwirail is accused of breaching a collective agreement with the Rail and Maritime Union.14 Jun 01:35 AM
ConstructionApartment owners launch $60m claimThe owners of apartments in a multi-storey leaky block have launched a $60 million claim against the council and other bodies.12 Jun 07:33 AM
ConstructionLeaky school dispute tips builder into liquidationA dispute between a Tauranga builder and the Ministry of Education over school weathertightness issues tipped the builder into liquidation, an official report says.08 Jun 11:38 PM
ConstructionCulhams ready for SkyCity contractA Whangarei steel company is thrilled at winning a Convention Centre steel contract, which has already started providing new jobs for Northlanders, with more on the way.08 Jun 09:32 PM
ConstructionScam hits builders' invoicesAt least three people have lost more than $25,000 in a "highly sophisticated" scam targeting the building industry.08 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionSteel firm defends US partner in convention centre buildCentre build to create jobs and training opportunities for Kiwi workers.08 Jun 12:11 AM
ConstructionRevealed: New skyscraper for AucklandThe Herald can reveal detailed plans for "Customs Residential" - a 50-storey building in the heart of the CBD.05 Jun 02:47 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyCity of cranes has a boom that's a bustCOMMENT: Auckland feels like a boom town. Its shortage of houses, hotels, roads, schoolrooms and tradies dominates the conversations.04 Jun 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionNZ building activity grows in MarchNZbuilding activity grew for a fifth quarter in the March period as Auckland dominated construction for both residential and commercial construction.03 Jun 01:00 AM
BDBDConstructionConstruction leading uptick in confidenceNew Zealand firms grew more confident about the state of the local economy for the third month in a row, with gains most evident in construction.31 May 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionBuilding consents up in AprilNew Zealand residential building consents climbed 6.6 percent in April as new housing intentions climbed at their fastest monthly pace in eight years.31 May 12:00 AM
BDBDConstructionAWF Madison earnings fall 3.7pcOne-off restructuring costs contributed materially to AWF Madison reporting a "disappointing" $5.2 million profit.25 May 10:15 PM
ConstructionDodgy imports plague NZ building sitesDodgy imported products are being found on building sites across Auckland, including electrical wiring, toughened safety glass shower doors and roofing tiles.24 May 05:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Labour's bond proposal makes senseThe Labour Party surprised many people last week by advocating the complete abolition of boundaries on urban expansion.22 May 07:13 PM
ConstructionAuckland: City of cranesA record number of cranes have transformed the Auckland skyline, illustrating the city¹s multi-billion dollar upswing in construction.22 May 09:04 AM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Let them build, using bondsCOMMENT: If council issued infrastructure bonds and tied them to rates targeted to residents of developments it could kill a couple of birds with one stone.21 May 05:00 PM
OpinionHerald on Sunday editorial: Cranes are bracing the city for big changeConstruction cranes are not often objects of pictorial celebration but they should be.21 May 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionFulton Hogan boss resignsFulton Hogan managing director Nick Miller will leave after seven years in charge.19 May 04:47 AM
ConstructionProperty owner fined $30k for garageAn Onehunga property owner has been fined $30,000 for building a garage without a resource consent.18 May 03:16 AM
ConstructionWynyard area abuzz as build hits full swingThe busiest two years of the 20-year Wynyard Quarter regeneration are now in full swing.03 May 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher spends A$10M on Tradelink expansionFletcher Building's Distribution division is spending A$10 million to expand the footprint of its Australian bathroom and plumbing supplies business Tradelink by 60 branches.27 Apr 10:50 PM
ConstructionA look inside the new Convention CentreA sneak peek inside the yet-to-be-built NZ International Convention Centre shows how people might use the various areas which will be offered when it is finished.22 Apr 01:45 AM
ConstructionChch jobseeker numbers soar as rebuild wanesJobseeker beneficiaries in Canterbury have jumped by 18pc in the past year as the massive rebuild winds down.21 Apr 01:00 AM
ConstructionRecord number of cranes at work in AucklandA record 47 tower cranes are at work across Auckland's skyline, evidence of the city's booming construction market.14 Apr 11:00 PM
ConstructionFirm proud to keep abreast with progressGilda Kirkpatrick has called it a "giant white boob" but the Auckland dome is almost ready to house thousands of tonnes of cement.13 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionCarter Holt's bid to toss out leaky schools claimCarter Holt Harvey has launched a final effort to toss out a claims it's liable for 890 leaky school buildings.13 Apr 02:00 AM
ConstructionWatch: Drone's view of new Waterview bridgeThe NZTA has released footage of a drone flying over the construction of Waterview footbridge.11 Apr 10:45 PM
ConstructionHouses in $700m development 'unsafe'Urgent remedial work is underway in an Auckland housing project due to fears the houses are unsafe.05 Apr 08:03 AM
ConstructionHouse build stats show February boomStats NZ figures show 2379 new dwellings were consented last month, the highest for a February since 2004 and up 35 per cent on the same month a year ago.29 Mar 10:05 PM
