ConstructionNew housing consents down, fewer small places builtThe fall in consents was driven by apartments and townhouses.29 Aug 11:04 PM
AgribusinessNZ drones find niche markets as industry takes offNew Zealand commercial drone manufacturers are successfully finding niche markets.29 Aug 08:45 PM
BDBDConstructionDowner paid $60.5 million for HawkinsDowner EDI spent A$55.4 million snapping up local construction firm Hawkins.29 Aug 12:00 AM
ConstructionBuilding boom winding down in TaurangaA development time lag has impacted on building consents issued in Tauranga27 Aug 04:56 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorBuilding, the industry that got left behindCOMMENT: Poor productivity in construction isn't just a New Zealand issue.26 Aug 12:06 AM
OpinionTrench warfare in constructionInsider view: Why is our industry suffering so badly in the face of big demand.24 Aug 07:15 AM
BDBDConstructionBoard critics 'don't know a lot about construction' - BinnsFletcher Building board's critics 'don't know much about construction', says Binns.24 Aug 02:00 AM
ConstructionDeposits taken on $14.5m penthousesThe apartments are in New Zealand's tallest residential tower.20 Aug 09:14 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFletcher chairman sticks to his gunsCOMMENT: Norris not toeing Shareholders' Association line.19 Aug 01:18 AM
ConstructionChanges made after Fletcher's $204m lossChairman reassures that Fletcher is still 'a good business'.15 Aug 11:52 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFletcher questions need answers nowCOMMENT: Investors will be hoping there is not another tsunami of red ink.15 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionBuilding firms fined for hushing up saw injuriesTwo firms owned by the same man fined $78,000 for breaching worker safety laws.15 Aug 08:37 AM
ConstructionHouse-building factory leases new premisesPre-fabricated house-building factory replaces boat builder.13 Aug 07:24 PM
OpinionGetting to the heart of Fletcher's problemsCOMMENT:Former top company executive blames the move to centralised management structure.11 Aug 08:40 PM
ConstructionConsent panel urged to back five-star hotel planThe team behind Dunedin's latest hotel bid has urged a consent panel to back the project.31 Jul 01:37 AM
ConstructionAuckland building consents can't keep upNew building consent data for June shows Auckland growth has plateaued30 Jul 11:33 PM
EditorialSky Tower marks 20 glorious yearsEDITORIAL: Auckland's Sky Tower marks 20 years at the heart of the city.29 Jul 12:32 AM
OpinionBrian GaynorWanted: The right boss for FletcherOPINION: Why wasn't company able to find a new permanent CEO within its own ranks?28 Jul 08:48 PM
BDBDConstructionNZSA challenges Fletcher board to seek re-electionThe Shareholders Association is challenging the Fletcher board to seek re-election.26 Jul 02:10 AM
OpinionBrian Roche: We will need more quarriesCOMMENT: Infrastructure projects are running ahead of the projected supply of gravel.24 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionHomestar standard faces overhaulChanges to NZGBC home verification tool welcomed by some in health and building sectors.24 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionFletcher blow-out $231m: AnalystsCosts on two big Fletcher Building projects have blown-out by an estimated $231 million.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoat builders await new America's Cup rulesBoat builders are waiting to hear what they can construct for the next America's Cup.21 Jul 11:27 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanBlame game shouldn't stop with AdamsonOPINION: Fletcher Building's "pompous old farts" will be having the last laugh.21 Jul 10:08 PM
OpinionBrian GaynorFletcher in need of major renovationProfit downgrade, a sudden exit by the CEO - what's gone wrong?21 Jul 08:54 PM
ConstructionFletcher downgrade 'spooked' marketMarket 'spooked' by Fletcher shock announcement20 Jul 05:36 AM
BDBDConstructionSkyCity comfortable with Fletcher delay on convention centreSkyCity says it's comfortable with the delay from Fletcher on the $470m convention centre.20 Jul 02:04 AM
ConstructionWho is Fletcher Building's new acting boss?Fletcher Building has appointed Francisco Irazustra as its new acting chief executive.19 Jul 10:40 PM
ConstructionWork continuing at heritage theatreA $250 million apartment tower associated with the restoration was abandoned last year.16 Jul 07:51 PM
ConstructionThe man who gave away $50 millionA concentration camp survivor is building a hospital for Wellington's kids.15 Jul 03:11 AM
ConstructionTauranga tops in speedy subdivisionsTwo more subdivisions are proposed for Greerton and Papamoa involving 403 homes.04 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandGas blast: 'Lucky' pair stable in hospitalUnconsented gas work may have caused the explosion.04 Jul 08:23 AM
New ZealandConsent questions over house explosionA sleepout at the New Windsor property may have lacked key resource consents.04 Jul 05:24 AM
OpinionHigh-rise slums: Today's buildings ticking time bombsComment: Leaky buildings are nothing when compared with today's high-rise slums.22 Jun 09:58 PM