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Focus on lowest cost undermining major infrastructure projects
Risk & Compliance

Focus on lowest cost undermining major infrastructure projects

Poor procurement could leave New Zealand’s record infrastructure pipeline facing higher maintenance bills and weaker project outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Forum celebrates Asian and Kiwi construction sector collaboration
Supply Chain

Forum celebrates Asian and Kiwi construction sector collaboration

Asian firms already add more than GBP £3.8 billion a year to New Zealand construction, as a new forum seeks smoother collaboration.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Independent infrastructure body major focus of Building Nations infrastructure conference
Public Sector

Independent infrastructure body major focus of Building Nations infrastructure conference

A 5% lift in project selection and delivery could add GBP £5 billion to New Zealand’s planned infrastructure spend over the next decade.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
New hotel supply putting the brakes on NZ’s tourism boom
New Zealand Trade & Enterprise

New hotel supply putting the brakes on NZ’s tourism boom

Auckland and Queenstown risk missing out on record visitor spending as hotel room shortages persist ahead of major events and rising demand.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Getting high at Melbourne Airport
Construction

Getting high at Melbourne Airport

Patients could get faster access to prescribed cannabis as Melbourne Airport prepares to host Australia’s largest medicinal marijuana plant.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018
New skills training workshop series for construction managers
Partner Programmes

New skills training workshop series for construction managers

Construction managers facing labour and resource shortages will get targeted training in a new NZIOB and Carters workshop series.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jul 2018
Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town
Sustainability

Multi-million dollar hotel to rise in earthquake-stricken town

Tourism and local jobs are set to get a lift as Kaikoura rebuilds, with a NZD $30 million hotel approved after the quake.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
Pre-engineered housing and construction report
Supply Chain

Pre-engineered housing and construction report

Warehouses are set to drive an 8% annual rise in the global pre-engineered building market through 2022 as e-commerce booms.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
Egypt begins building new capital
Schools

Egypt begins building new capital

A US$45 billion city is meant to relieve Cairo's overcrowding, but critics fear the fast-tracked project could become a ghost town.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
Contractors warn of construction gap in government transport policy
Sustainability

Contractors warn of construction gap in government transport policy

Civil firms fear a USD $2 billion lull in work could push skills and equipment overseas before rapid transit projects begin.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 1st Jul 2018
Co-investors sought for world’s largest timber office building
Energy efficient

Co-investors sought for world’s largest timber office building

Nearly 70 per cent complete, Brisbane’s 45-metre 25 King office tower has drawn fresh investor interest as Impact Investment Group seeks co-investors.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jun 2018
World’s longest sea bridge soon to open
Construction

World’s longest sea bridge soon to open

After nearly eight years of delays and cost overruns, the 55-kilometre crossing will cut travel times by 60 per cent for millions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
AI in construction forecast to explode in next five years
Robotics

AI in construction forecast to explode in next five years

Construction firms could save time and money as AI use is projected to jump from USD $407.2 million to USD $1.83 billion by 2023.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018
Where is the Most Expensive Place to Build in 2018?
Construction

Where is the Most Expensive Place to Build in 2018?

A strengthening global market is lifting optimism in construction, as a new report shows the industry emerging from the financial crisis.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Jun 2018
The 10 Tallest Buildings Ever Demolished
Construction

The 10 Tallest Buildings Ever Demolished

Some skyscrapers are demolished after damage, obsolescence or changing use, despite their towering scale and historical presence.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
Australia’s first CLT plant begins production
Manufacturing

Australia’s first CLT plant begins production

Backed by government grants, the Wodonga factory will supply timber panels to most of Australia within 24 hours as demand rises.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti
Māori

'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti

A 30-year lease deal clears the way for Gisborne Airport’s long-planned upgrade, with the ageing 1960s terminal due to be expanded and strengthened.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th May 2018
Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls
Physical Security

Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls

Neighbouring buildings and utilities can be left at risk when retaining walls fail, making rapid drainage and stabilisation critical on site.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018