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Development industry set for smart upgrade
Smart Cities

Development industry set for smart upgrade

New rules are set to steer developers towards better connectivity, data use and planning across greenfield sites, precincts and campuses.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018
Blockchain about to revolutionise housing
Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Facilities Integrate 2018 sets the scene for an exciting year
Smart Cities

Facilities Integrate 2018 sets the scene for an exciting year

More than 2,680 delegates attended the Auckland event, as new energy management and smart-building displays drew strong interest from tradespeople.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Nov 2018
Global leaders collaborate to advance smart-healthy management systems
Data Analytics

Global leaders collaborate to advance smart-healthy management systems

Commercial buildings could soon gain healthier air, light and sound systems as EDGE Technologies and Delos test a shared platform.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018
The smart future of our homes
Digital Transformation

The smart future of our homes

Homebuyers are increasingly seeking properties that let them control lighting, heating and security from their devices.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Virtual reality takes property students new places
Digital Transformation

Virtual reality takes property students new places

Students will visit hazardous building sites and leaky-home repairs virtually, as the University of Auckland tests low-cost VR teaching tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 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
Robot bricklayer set to build the world
Robotics

Robot bricklayer set to build the world

Rapid urbanisation and housing demand could give the Hadrian X a role in up to 600,000 low-rise builds a year within five years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
So, how do you feel?
eCommerce

So, how do you feel?

Investor confidence has recovered to September 2017 levels, even as online retail growth and flexible offices reshape New Zealand property demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Rural school in China to be built by robots
Energy efficient

Rural school in China to be built by robots

Robotic construction could cut costs and speed work on a school serving 1,800 people across 12 villages in Jiangxi province.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Leading construction health check provider joins forces with construction productivity software leader
Software-as-a-Service

Leading construction health check provider joins forces with construction productivity software leader

Real-time project data will now flag delays earlier for builders, as Acuite and PlanGrid link dashboards to improve margins and safety.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
New tool estimates if solar panels are economic
Clean technologies

New tool estimates if solar panels are economic

Auckland households can now check whether rooftop solar will pay off, using a free calculator that maps shading and roof angles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
First Etherum blockchain real estate purchase
Crypto

First Etherum blockchain real estate purchase

A Kiev apartment sale paid for in cryptocurrency signals blockchain could simplify cross-border property deals and attract foreign investors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Timber construction on the rise
Smart Cities

Timber construction on the rise

A 220-metre timber tower could clean contaminated reservoir water while opening one-eighth of Central Park to swimming and sailing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
Australasia real estate sustainability leader
Education, Learning & Training

Australasia real estate sustainability leader

Australasian real estate firms kept the top ESG ranking for a seventh year, though the gap with the rest of the world is narrowing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Prefab passive house enters solar competition
Energy efficient

Prefab passive house enters solar competition

A Montreal university team’s net-zero house could cut heating and cooling demand by up to 90 per cent in the 2018 Solar Decathlon.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Self-driving cars set to change commercial property
Smart Cities

Self-driving cars set to change commercial property

Tenants may need flexible parking and charging layouts as driverless vehicles reshape building design, delivery zones and site selection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Auckland Airport turns to e-commerce
Digital Transformation

Auckland Airport turns to e-commerce

Travellers at Auckland Airport will soon be able to buy duty-free, parking and lounge access online in one transaction before collection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Showcasing the future of smart spaces
Robotics

Showcasing the future of smart spaces

Industry professionals will hear how AI, robotics and the Internet of Things could reshape buildings, facilities and urban spaces at an Auckland expo.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017