New ZealandAuckland housing accord drops below targetNew homes and sections created under the Auckland Housing Accord have dropped below target as the building industry struggles to find extra labour.21 Jun 07:47 AM
OpinionPenny Hulse: Industry needs to move over house build delayCOMMENT: So why are the houses that we so desperately need not being built? In my view, the supply of land is not the main problem.20 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionProperty leader backs idea of development authorityThe prospect of a powerful new Auckland urban development authority has been welcomed by a real estate industry leader.20 Jun 05:00 PM
ConstructionKey flags China options for cityJohn Key is allowing companies - including from China - to fund and build some of Auckland's infrastructure.19 Jun 09:20 PM
ConstructionPM floats urban development authorityPrime Minister John Key has floated the idea of a powerful new agency to oversee major building projects.19 Jun 08:30 PM
BDBDConstructionConstruction pushes higher NZ growthNew Zealand's economy has grown at a faster pace than expected in the first quarter of 2016.15 Jun 11:15 PM
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
New ZealandWhat lies beneath: Inside Auckland's Spaghetti WesternA quarter of the Waterview Connection twin tunnels are fitted with lights and a system to drop sheets of water to extinguish fires almost immediately.09 Jun 05:00 PM
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
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
New ZealandBuilder fined after worker's ladder fallA builder must pay a worker $48,000 after he fell from a ladder and suffered serious brain injuries.25 May 09:52 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
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
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
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
New ZealandFaulty tower: Auckland's $31m blow-outAuckland Council bought ASB Tower for $104 million after only carrying out a visual inspection.12 May 05:00 PM
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
