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 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
Infrastructure reportOffshore lessons can pay dividendsCutting across traditional discipline and reporting lines can make a huge difference to big city projects.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportLast piece of the puzzleThe Waterview Connection is crucial to the city's future, reports Anne Gibson.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportFibre rollout moves onQuestions remain over the network's ability to attract consumers, writes Bill Bennett.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportMore power to the peoplePatrick Strange's tenure at Transpower has seen overdue investment in infrastructure.18 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionAdrian Wimmers & Greg Knowles: Time to leverage PPP successHave PPPs been a central government success story?18 Aug 05:30 PM
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
OpinionPaul Callow: Tolls a powerful incentiveCongestion charging and public transport investment are two sides of the same coin, writes Paul Callow.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportSlow movement dogs CBD earthquake rebuildThe rebuild of Christchurch's CBD is an issue dogging the city, as builders and sub-trades work mainly in suburban areas and on houses.18 Aug 05:30 PM
Infrastructure reportSuper City now on the right roadThe legacy of divided councils is behind Auckland and it's time to move ahead, says transport expert.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
