Banking and financeNew mortgage rules now in forceThe Reserve Bank's new mortgage lending restrictions come into force today, restricting the number of high loan-to-value ratio mortgages banks can lend.30 Sep 06:00 PM
Banking and financeKey rejects builders' fears mortgage rules will reduce home startsPrime Minister John Key has dismissed builders' concerns that new Reserve Bank mortgage lending limits will reduce the number of new homes being built.30 Sep 04:30 PM
ConstructionNew home build trend dipsThe trend for the number of consents granted for new houses appears to be flattening after two years of growth, Statistics New Zealand said today.29 Sep 10:40 PM
New ZealandMortgage restrictions hurting buildersNew mortgage lending restrictions could cause a dramatic reduction in the number of houses built each year and put many small construction firms out of business, the Registered Master Builders Federation says.27 Sep 05:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher plan follows model set by FormicaFletcher Building chief Mark Adamson says the changes being made at New Zealand's largest listed entity mirror the corporate recovery at Formica Group.24 Sep 05:30 PM
ConstructionWaterview tunnel chapter set for Alice in underlandAlice, the Waterview Connection's tunnel boring machine, is lined up at the mouth of her first Mt Roskill wall, ready to dig the country's biggest roading job.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandBuilding sites tone down distractionsThe tradesman's best friend and guardian of the ute toolbox - his dog - is going the way of the wolf whistle on building sites.17 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandDeal paves way for building of homesAuckland's first special housing areas earmarked for fast-tracked residential developments could be announced this month.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandConsumer Watch: OTT spend on DIYAuckland's property boom and renovation programmes such as The Block NZ have prompted a rush of DIY, but experts warn buyers not to get in over their heads.31 Aug 08:57 PM
ConstructionAsbestos found at Lincoln UniversityA Lincoln University building has been shut down after a concerned staff member took a swab of some dust which returned a positive test for asbestos.28 Aug 12:03 AM
BDBDConstructionAsbestos find shuts Fletcher factoryFletcher Building's Winstone Wallboards unit has temporarily closed a plasterboard factory in Christchurch after finding traces of asbestos in the building.26 Aug 11:10 PM
ConstructionFirms sued in test case on school leaksBuilding products giant Carter Holt Harvey is among companies battling a multimillion-dollar claim brought by the Ministry of Education over leaky schools.26 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Christchurch rebuild needs more actionEditorial: What exactly is the holdup in Christchurch? A year has passed since the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority drew up a plan for the rebuild of the city centre but nothing seems to be happening.25 Aug 05:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher surges on resultIn what turned out to be a tale of two countries, Fletcher Building announced a lift in its annual net profit yesterday, with Australia's economic downturn detracting from a strong showing in New Zealand.21 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDConstructionAustralia needs 'dose of Thatcher'Australia has old-fashioned union arrangements and needs "a dose of Margaret Thatcher," says Mark Adamson, the British chief executive of Fletcher Building.21 Aug 12:45 AM
New Zealand'Superglue' saves chimneyThe 38m brick chimney at Victoria Park Market was considered a liability if Auckland was ever struck by a large earthquake.19 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportPPP makes Ruataniwha rare birdAndrew Newman is remarkably relaxed about recent coverage in national media highlighting the risk to the central Hawkes Bay town of Waipawa if the dam his company is backing fails in an earthquake.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Sustainable business & financeGet ready for a solar revolutionVector's new technology could have far- reaching effects, reports Fran O'Sullivan.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportIwi making big inroadsMaori groups are engaging directly with businesses on major projects.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportBeca puts its might behind game changers in AsiaBeca has forged a new opening in the competitive Chinese construction market by leveraging New Zealand's reputation for designing and building first-class food and beverage manufacturing facilities.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
