ConstructionLocal project seeks to hire AustraliansAustralian workers are being sought for a large Auckland building project beginning soon, outraging NZ First leader Winston Peters, who says Kiwis have been snubbed.17 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRebuild staff in demandSkills shortages for the Christchurch rebuild and a lack of homes in Auckland are likely to be key factors influencing the employment sector in 2013, a report says.15 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionQuake repairs lift building sectorThe building sector has taken off and Canterbury earthquake repairs are one of its biggest drivers.09 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionNZ new home consents rise againThe number of consents issued for new homes continued a 20-month growth trend by rising again in November, show figures out today.08 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleHomes of the year: Artistic decor plusOriginally published on June 16, this Westmere home combines quirky architecture with artistic decor to create the creative's dream house.27 Dec 04:30 PM
ConstructionFletcher fined after worker's injuryFletcher Construction was fined $45,000 today for a health and safety breach while workers pulled down Christchurch's quake-battered Hotel Grand Chancellor.20 Dec 06:11 AM
BDBDConstructionRebuild helps economy grow 0.2pcThe New Zealand economy grew at a slower pace than expected in the September quarter, pushed up by increased building activity.19 Dec 10:47 PM
ConstructionSeismic rules tipped to boost building workAuckland builder George Levick expects tougher new seismic standards to be a big boost to the construction sector.10 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessTime lapse: ASB Building reflector installedThe ASB Building on Jellicoe Street is already turning heads on the waterfront and this week a large reflector device in the shape of a sail was installed on the top of it. The reflector is to act as an important part of the buildings ventilation and lighting system and was designed using cutting-edge yacht design technology. It is an integrated part of the massive funnel installed in May 2012 that forms part of the passive ventilation and natural lighting system under the main vent on the top of the building. Credit McCabe photographyWatch07 Dec 01:07 AM
BDBDConstructionNZ building work has biggest gain in 10 yearsThere's been a surprisingly big jump in building activity, with the biggest quarterly gain in the past ten years, driven by construction work in Canterbury and the upper North Island.04 Dec 10:45 PM
ConstructionProperty Matters: Seismic work put at $100bProperty sector could face bills dwarfing the leaky building issue.26 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionConstruction growth may be keyManufactured exports have been faring much better than domestic sales.26 Nov 04:30 PM
ConstructionProperty used to enter NZ - developerAn Auckland developer says Chinese are using property as a ticket into this country because owning real estate increases immigration visa points.26 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionFulton Hogan profit plunges 89pcFulton Hogan has suffered an 89 per cent drop in annual profit which its departing chairman described as "disappointing and totally unacceptable".25 Nov 11:15 PM
OpinionLen Brown: Land won't fix house woesAuckland currently has capacity for thousands of dwellings on existing greenfield land, writes Len Brown. "So the issue is clearly more than just land supply."25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHousing money flowing northHouse builders and buyers are creating a buzz on Whangarei's Tutukaka coast, as Aucklanders and expats have ramped up purchases of coastal property this year.23 Nov 12:04 AM
ConstructionFletcher shake-up comingDistribution and logistics centres in the spotlight as firm looks to save money.20 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandShearer's new directionLabour leader David Shearer has promised to take New Zealand “in a new direction” under his leadership, speaking at his party’s annual conference today.18 Nov 05:02 AM
