New ZealandQuake builders' work at standstillBuilders are laying off staff and say they face economic ruin in Christchurch because insurance companies and Fletcher EQR are taking too long to approve earthquake work.16 Jul 05:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher targets Auckland apartment marketFletcher Building is making a big push into Auckland's apartment development market, forming specialist new division Fletcher Developments this year to hunt down opportunities on big sites.15 Jul 05:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher aims for fast-track homesAuckland houses could soon arrive off assembly lines as the country's biggest construction business ponders factory-prefabricated houses.14 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Council costs block growthThe councils in our biggest cities are increasingly seen as one of the big roadblocks for economic growth, says Bernard Hickey.06 Jul 05:30 PM
ConstructionChancery $3m leaky payout fuelling repairsThe owners of properties in Auckland's leaky Chancery shopping complex have won $3.4 million for repairs, now about halfway through.02 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandChch councillors brace for ministersCouncillors are bracing themselves for a dressing down by government ministers over Christchurch City Council's failure to retain accreditation for building consents.02 Jul 05:40 AM
OpinionEditorial: Christchurch penalty a lesson for all councilsStripping the Christchurch council of its building consent authority is drastic, but made by an objective authority. And other councils should take note.01 Jul 05:30 PM
ConstructionBig projects aid revivalBuilding bosses have welcomed the Government's $10 billion Auckland infrastructure plans, saying their sector is in recovery mode.28 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentThe great Kiwi dream homeBronwyn Sell finds Christchurch was the logical place to set the latest series of the popular home renovation series.22 Jun 07:00 PM
New ZealandUniversity challengeThe University of Auckland is about to shake up the neighbourhood when staff and students move into Newmarket next year - but neighbours won't feel a thing.14 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandHarawira jnr gets luxury respiteThe son of Mana Party leader Hone Harawira was put up in the luxury Metropolis apartments and hotel in central Auckland after complaining that construction work on the Waterview connection was "interfering" with his shift work.14 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionJohn Minto: Capital gains tax the 'most important step'"The market" can't fix Auckland's housing crisis, writes John Minto. Instead, a capital gains tax is the most important step to drive property investors out.12 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandLibrary height challengedAuckland Council is misrepresenting the height of the proposed $7.8 million Devonport library building, says Tony Koia.11 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding industry tips upswing in fortunesThe building sector is expecting a rise in fortunes as the economy recovers and the Canterbury rebuild gets into full swing about 2016.10 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionCouncil fees add to house prices reportHigh council fees have contributed significantly to Auckland's rising house prices, a new report says.10 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionDemand fuels hotel plansFour new Auckland hotels are planned, three of which are office building conversions.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: Small cities, big costSome of the most expensive places in which to build in New Zealand are not the big cities with highest demand and dearest house prices.08 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionSuccess: Home building still in the familyLockwood's third generation says sticking to what they do best is working.06 Jun 08:00 PM
ConstructionHouse-building work acceleratesThe house-building sector is experiencing its biggest surge in more than a decade as demand for new places.05 Jun 05:30 PM
ConstructionBuilding boost won't help housingThe biggest residential building boost in a decade will not make a big dent in Auckland's housing woes, but is a step in the right direction, an economist says.05 Jun 04:01 AM
ConstructionFletcher has eye on mega contractsFletcher Building is aiming to win contracts worth billions, it has revealed in an investor presentation.03 Jun 05:30 PM
