ConstructionAlexandra Park apartments hit by 'stop work' noticeAuckland Council demanded urgent action and issued a "stop work" notice.24 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionMarket poised for Fletcher full-year resultThe market will be keeping a keen eye on the Fletcher result out today.21 Aug 06:34 PM
Aged careRetirement villages will bring 320 jobs, $45m boostResearch suggests retirement village development adds significantly to the local economy.19 Aug 06:00 PM
Construction800 new south Auckland residences plannedMore than half of the properties will be in the affordable price range.17 Aug 04:20 AM
New ZealandConstruction leaders' bleak view of sectorForum in Wellington calls for building industry to work together to solve issues.15 Aug 10:24 PM
Infrastructure reportFletcher's boss upbeat on NZ project pipelineTommy Parker local training and upskilling is an imperative.15 Aug 05:00 PM
Infrastructure reportModel for the future should involve sharing the riskSince Mainzeal collapsed five years ago there has been considerable industry turmoil.15 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionMore construction parties tipped to lock hornsDisputes between construction developers and contractors tipped to rise.14 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionJob earning more than doctorsThey might not be wearing flash clothes, but some are earning huge dollars.11 Aug 08:31 PM
OpinionJohn RoughanJohn Roughan: Whole nation on hunt for builderpeopleCOMMENT: Business confidence may be down but the economy is still going strong.10 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionKate HawkesbyHawkesby: Stonewalled - why bother trying to build these days?COMMENT: A $20,000 charge for consent for a retaining wall doubled the project price.08 Aug 06:16 PM
ConstructionMore homes on the way, should help ease housing crisis: councilBig jump in the number of new Auckland homes given approval to be built.08 Aug 02:52 AM
OpinionMike HoskingHosking: Building frustration - Govt powerless over construction industryCOMMENT: The construction industry is the private sector: it's bottom lines and profit.06 Aug 06:47 PM
ConstructionFirm avoids charges over dodgy cablesReport reveals the faulty cables from China had correct certification, proof of compliance05 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionConstruction industry a 'house of cards'COMMENT: This year has highlighted the very serious financial issues in the market.05 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionWorkers on Ebert site, tools and equipment retrievedWorkers have been allowed back into an Ebert Construction site to retrieve tools.03 Aug 03:56 AM
ConstructionIn a vice-grip: Construction sector grasped by turmoilThe best and worst of times have arrived together for NZ's construction industry.02 Aug 05:00 PM
ConstructionEbert Construction's 95 staff face uncertain future as $40m debts revealedEbert Construction in receivership and wages are being paid day-to-day.01 Aug 01:44 AM
ConstructionEbert construction: Delayed hospital unit among company's projectsQuestions over whether Ebert's woes will impact on Middlemore project.31 Jul 11:05 PM
BDBDConstructionGovt report: New home construction rate slower than expectedThe rate of new home construction is set to rise more slowly between now and 2020.30 Jul 01:03 AM
ConstructionSpark launches app to connect tradies to workSpark is gearing up to launch a business which services tradespeople.25 Jul 01:25 AM
New Zealand'It's not easy': Tauranga mayor defends Bella Vista offerTauranga mayor has defends Bella Vista offer despite upset it is not full-market value.24 Jul 09:29 PM
ConstructionDeadly condition killing Aussie tradies could strike in NZThe deadly lung disease striking down Aussie tradies is said to be looming here too.23 Jul 05:32 AM
Construction'The new asbestos': Deadly condition hitting tradiesA stonemason went from healthy to the intensive care unit in only a few months.22 Jul 08:19 PM
ConstructionGovt chips in six-figure sum for waterfront projectThe funding will come out of the Government's $3 billion provincial fund.19 Jul 01:44 AM
OpinionComment: Prefab houses are not the answerPrefabricated houses would be unlikely to be cheaper than building on-site.18 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionYates coming down: Century-old Auckland heritage building to be demolishedDevelopers will retain only the exterior of the original building.17 Jul 12:41 AM
OpinionPat Baskett: New cash-eating fight for David against GoliathCOMMENT: Three court rulings should be enough to protect the Okura marine reserve.16 Jul 05:00 PM
ConstructionAuckland apartment boom set to run out of steam: ReportThe apartment boom is still delivering big numbers, but this isn't guaranteed to last.15 Jul 11:14 PM
BDBDConstructionFletcher nabs Kiwirail boss for troubled construction armReidy will oversee the problematic Buildings and Interiors unit in his new role.15 Jul 09:09 PM
ConstructionEx-Hawkins firms owe $41m: liquidatorsTroubled construction company owes around a thousand unsecured creditors $41m.13 Jul 01:23 AM
New ZealandShould Auckland Council sell its $500m worth of carparks?Council ponders carpark ownership12 Jul 02:00 AM
OpinionComment: We have to end construction's boom and bustCOMMENT: Construction industry needs to escape "boom and bust" trap.11 Jul 05:00 PM
BDBDConstructionTauranga, Waikato councils to borrow $196M for water upgradesThe money will be borrowed from the government's housing infrastructure fund.10 Jul 11:14 PM