ConstructionFletcher plans house building surgeNew Zealand's biggest listed company is planning a five-fold surge in house building, concentrating mainly on Auckland, where it is negotiating to buy a big site in the city's northwest.20 Aug 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportInfrastructure report: Making a big contributionBill Bennett talks to McConnell Dowell CEO about the firm's major undertakings.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Construction$366m profit tipped for FletcherNew Zealand's biggest NZX-listed business is forecast to declare a $355 million to $366 million normalised annual net profit after tax tomorrow, up on last year's $326 million.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhere's Waterview work at?Night-time traffic on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway is being diverted as heavy concrete beams are lifted into place for a giant triple-level traffic interchange at Waterview.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandMillions to fix quake-prone buildingsLindsay Jones has no desire to knock down his 129-year-old church at the top of Queen St. But as things stand, the senior pastor and his congregation can't afford to keep it open either.08 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandVillage planned on $8m club siteA bowling club in the heart of the upmarket Auckland suburb of Remuera has been sold for $8.1 million to an investment company which wants to build a retirement village.08 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionSuccess: Building on a solid foundationGrant Florance, as head of the Certified Builders Association of New Zealand, helps to ensure building a dream home doesn't become a nightmare.07 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionSkilled engineers are hot propertyThe need for skilled engineers and construction workers continues to grow in Christchurch and elsewhere in the New Zealand economy.01 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionTransmission Gully contract finalisedFinancial contract negotiations and arrangements for New Zealand's biggest new infrastructure job have been completed.29 Jul 04:18 AM
ConstructionHouse plans to save $10kConstruction industry organisation Certified Builders has launched a new set of plans for houses, saying it could save people around $10,000.28 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionSmith backs 100 leaky home victimsAbout 100 leaky building victims whose claims were rejected because they were beyond a 10-year threshold may now get help to fix their homes.22 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionCBD feels the squeezeAuckland's CBD has cranes on its horizon again, but not enough to resolve a critical office-space squeeze22 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionUK input seen as vital for city's rebuildThe $30 billion rebuild of post-earthquake Christchurch will race ahead if local firms team up with British firms experienced in major construction projects.15 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandSouthland Stadium designer expelledThe designer of the Southland Stadium, the roof of which collapsed under heavy snow in 2010, has been expelled from the Institution of Professional Engineers NZ.15 Jul 07:03 AM
ConstructionEx-wife bids to revive million dollar caseThe ex-wife of a former bankrupt property developer has gone back to court in an attempt to revive her multi-million dollar claim over relationship assets.15 Jul 03:45 AM
New ZealandDesigner's life 'will never be the same'A heartfelt apology has been issued to the families of the CTV Building collapse victims by the structural engineer who designed it.14 Jul 05:38 AM
New ZealandSacked worker wouldn't wear safety gearA joinery worker who repeatedly refused to wear safety equipment and yelled obscenities at his boss was justifiably sacked, the Employment Relations Authority has ruled.10 Jul 06:34 AM
ConstructionConstruction boosts Auckland economyConstruction helped to boost the Auckland economy by 2.6 per cent during the March year but unemployment is still high and wage growth remains stagnant.09 Jul 11:00 PM
ConstructionChange of lender for estate planChanges are afoot at Mt Wellington's new 107-unit Thompson Park housing estate after the former main lender was replaced some weeks ago.09 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionPlan is 'ghettos for the rich'Up to 600 new apartments, townhouses and duplexes in 17 blocks, six to nine levels high, are planned in the now open areas around Wynyard Quarter.03 Jul 05:00 PM
