Infrastructure reportAlliances the way to score big jobsMore skilled graduate specialists are needed to cope with infrastructure projects.18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionTom Fail: Dealing with risky businessTom Fail lists the key themes to consider when managing infrastructure project risks.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportCity marks positive milestonesI enjoy the role here, I feel very privileged to have the position. It can be frustrating, but it is also rewarding when you start seeing physical signs of progress being made.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportStronger, better ... we can rebuild itWe talk to two key players driving action in the quake-damaged city18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionKaren Silk: Clearer vision of the futureLong-term political focus is needed to drive our significant infrastructure investment, says Karen Silk.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportA healthy approach - Don LyonBudgets are tight, but there are good opportunities for asset optimisation, says Beca managing director Don Lyon.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportHawkins knows value of sewing up businessLarge-scale projects at home and overseas keep the infrastructure division busy, writes Anne Gibson.18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionAndrew Stevens: Urgent step change needed on safetyLaw changes have big implications for the building industry, says Andrew Stevens.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportGovernment tests water on consensus approachInvolving the community in decisions on big irrigation schemes may help simplify the resource consent process. Nigel Stirling reports.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportSuper investmentThe New Zealand Superannuation Fund says it is willing to go where others fear to tread with regional irrigation schemes.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportStill waiting for the vertical rebuildOpus New Zealand managing director Peter Mathewson says the nation's infrastructure market is suppressed at present as construction and consulting companies wait for the Christchurch rebuild to start in earnest.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportWaitohi dams get green lightAfter five years of trying, the Hurunui Water Project has finally received resource consents for its $400m storage and irrigation scheme.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportFinding the right fundingTravel choices and reliability are imperative, says a transport expert.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportPPPs on two key Auckland projectsNew Zealand's big infrastructure job is being funded by the state - but public-private partnerships (PPPs) have emerged on two big Auckland sites.18 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandHuge repair costs alter tender policyThe horrendous cost of repairing a leaky Auckland school is changing the traditional Government view that the cheapest tender is the best tender.16 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionGovt's new house affordability stepThe Government fired another shot in its battle to control rising house prices yesterday, announcing law changes it says will curb charges levied by local authorities on developers for providing infrastructure such as roads and sewerage to new subdivision15 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionWilliamson: Bulk homes the futureNew Zealand buildings including houses will increasingly be manufactured in bulk in factories and assembled on site, and the consenting process will have to change accordingly, says Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandExperts debate fate of heritage sitesAuckland Transport consultants are divided over whether heritage buildings more than 140 years old will survive excavations for the city's railway.12 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionCompany sticks by expansion planPort bosses express confidence mayoral investigation will vindicate their blueprint for further development.11 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionQuake buildings deadline setThe Government has set a deadline of 20 years for assessing 193,000 buildings for earthquake risk and strengthening them.07 Aug 05:47 AM
ConstructionHills Flooring folds - 18 jobs to goEighteen people are expected to lose their jobs after a 53-year-old flooring company owed $250,000 by failed construction firm Mainzeal went into liquidation today.01 Aug 02:10 AM
ConstructionWaterfront cargo shed reopensThe historic Shed 10 on Auckland's waterfront will be openedn today after a 10-month, $12.5 million refurbishment and restoration.30 Jul 05:30 PM
ConstructionRebuild firm: Migrant workers cheaperA major construction company involved in the Christchurch rebuild says it uses migrant workers because it they are cheaper than local builders.23 Jul 11:46 PM
ConstructionNZ buildings in running for top awardA giraffe house, art gallery, Grey Lynn shops and apartment building are in the running for a top international architectural award.22 Jul 05:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher asks council for right to build higherFletcher Developments wants new houses to be taller than the Auckland Council is proposing.22 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandChemo treatment clouds lawyer disputeA man who claims his lawyer friend doubled his bill for help resolving a leaky homes dispute says his memory of what happened was clouded by chemotherapy.19 Jul 06:04 AM
