ConstructionMainzeal goes into receivershipMainzeal Property and Construction - one of New Zealand's largest construction companies - has gone into receivership.06 Feb 02:30 AM
OpinionCharles Waldegrave: Find a real answer on housing affordabilityThe Greens, not always practical in these policy areas, have come up with a solution that addresses the problem, writes Charles Waldegrave.31 Jan 04:30 PM
BDBDConstructionApartments drive building consentsConsents for 127 retirement village units is one feature of strong building consents data for December.29 Jan 10:30 PM
ConstructionGerman firm gets rebuilding contractsThe entrance of a European building products giant into the Christchurch rebuild market will increase competition in the industry.23 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionEngineer expands in mining sectorOne of New Zealand's largest mechanical engineering firms has expanded its presence in the mining equipment sector through its acquisition of a North Island manufacturer.23 Jan 04:30 PM
ConstructionCantometer shows lift in activityEconomic activity in Canterbury is gathering pace, according to the January edition of the ASB Bank's Cantometer.22 Jan 04:30 PM
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
