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Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tilers and could expand to other tradies as it scales.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2021
Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money
Software-as-a-Service

Kiwi startup saves tradies time and money

By automating quotes online, the platform cuts wasted site visits for tradespeople and is now targeting 150 tiling businesses.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Retrofitting a net zero future
Digital Transformation

Retrofitting a net zero future

Older buildings could lock in high emissions unless retrofits and digital twins cut energy demand before 2050.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020
Lifting productivity in construction
Digital Transformation

Lifting productivity in construction

A digital product database could trim consenting costs and lift New Zealand builders' productivity, with gains to GDP estimated at up to NZD $220 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
Property market running red hot with listings alarmingly light
Northland

Property market running red hot with listings alarmingly light

Listings fell to record lows as buyers pushed Auckland’s median house price to GBP £1 million and nationwide sales hit a 14-year October high.

By Michael Curreen • 12 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
August high for Auckland property despite lockdown
Property Market

August high for Auckland property despite lockdown

Lockdown failed to cool Auckland’s housing market, as August sales hit a five-year high and prices reached fresh records.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Sep 2020
Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success
Data Analytics

Attention to detail and quality brings immediate dairy success

Quality controls and flexible production have helped a South Island dairy plant hit world-class hygiene results and win export approvals.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Sep 2020
Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet
Robotics

Infrastructure Futures scenario two: Digital Planet

Private technology firms are poised to dominate infrastructure, as automation and data reshape jobs, services and investment across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2020
How technology is changing property development
Software-as-a-Service

How technology is changing property development

Developers can now assess sites in minutes, as new data tools cut weeks from feasibility work and simplify approvals.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2020
How timber construction is transforming Australian development
Supply Chain

How timber construction is transforming Australian development

Mass timber is opening up faster, cheaper projects across Australia, with new code changes and local supply widening its use beyond niche builds.

By Staff Writer • 10 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
Planning a smart urban property
Smart Cities

Planning a smart urban property

Urban developers face rising pressure to add renewable power, fibre and automation as tenants demand cheaper, smarter services.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Five trends in facilities management you should know about
Robotics

Five trends in facilities management you should know about

Sensors, drones and automation are reshaping building upkeep, with smarter systems promising lower costs and better occupant comfort.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Biophilic design for naturally better buildings
Wearables

Biophilic design for naturally better buildings

Evidence from a New Zealand office trial could help landlords justify spending on healthier workspaces, with plants only part of the picture.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?
Human Capital Management

Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?

Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2019
Is the Internet of Things overhyped?
Smart Cities

Is the Internet of Things overhyped?

The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Large-scale projects to be managed by robots
Robotics

Large-scale projects to be managed by robots

Clients on mega-projects could see fewer overruns as an alliance deploys AI to flag risks earlier and improve decision-making.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Bitcoin house sale first of its kind in New Zealand
Crypto

Bitcoin house sale first of its kind in New Zealand

Auckland vendors are offering a $1.2 million home for Bitcoin, in a potential first cryptocurrency property deal for New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Global trends that could impact your real estate strategy
Risk & Compliance

Global trends that could impact your real estate strategy

Economic growth and measured construction are keeping real estate markets in good shape, even as Brexit and trade uncertainty cloud the outlook.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019
Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019
Software-as-a-Service

Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019

Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Feb 2019