Author Archives: NZ Construction News

Independent report finds hydrogen storage best solution

An independent study by electricity expert Energy Link has found that large-scale hydrogen storage is a better solution than other options that include pumped hydro storage or over-building renewable capacity to fully decarbonise Aotearoa’s electricity system. Energy Link, a New Zealand-based energy analyst and advisor, was commissioned by Firstgas Group (Firstgas) to conduct an independentContinue reading “Independent report finds hydrogen storage best solution”

Shining example…

FINAL TE PAE CHRISTCHURCH ARTWORK COMPLETE Work to install the last artwork in Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre is now complete with Moment of Movement ready to experience on Colombo Street. The 15.4m x 6.7m work was designed by New Zealand Korean multi-media artist, Seung Yul Oh, in association with John Troy O’Sullivan. “Seeing whatContinue reading “Shining example…”

Carpentry Tutor

Permanent, full-time  We are looking for a new carpentry tutor to join our highly successful team delivering construction programs to our students. About the role | Te Kaupapa Key responsibilities include facilitating teaching, learning and assessment for carpentry students, with courses including a strong hands-on practical learning component. Teaching qualifications and experience are not essentialContinue reading “Carpentry Tutor”

BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR ROLLESTON…

‘Town of the Future’ to leap state highway Dubbed the “Town of the Future” 50 years ago by then Prime Minister Norman Kirk, Rolleston, south of Christchurch, is about to take its next big leap into the future says Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. As part of the Government’s NZ Upgrade Programme, around $125 millionContinue reading “BACK TO THE FUTURE FOR ROLLESTON…”

EMISSIONS TRACKING…

New technology enables real-time heavy-lifting carbon monitoring Project planners looking to meet increasingly strict emissions regulations have needed to rely on estimates of total emissions, drawn from the make and model of equipment involved and how long they have been used. Mammoet’s new technology increases the accuracy of this reporting by using data taken directlyContinue reading “EMISSIONS TRACKING…”

REACH WHEN NEEDED…

Youngman Richardson introduces Almac Spiderbooms Italian aerial lift manufacturer Almac has unveiled a range of self-propelled spider lifts. Distributed by Youngman Richardson the new products are part of the BT Billennium ‘Spiderboom’ line. The new line essentially utilises the company’s Jibbi 1670 Evo tracked telescopic boom concept, incorporating spider lift outriggers. “This innovative development enhancesContinue reading “REACH WHEN NEEDED…”

Making contact…

11,000 APPRENTICES SIGN UP FOR NEW TEXT WELLBEING PLATFORM Workplace mental health has been “thrown a lifeline” with the rollout of a two-way text-based check-in system that champions employee wellbeing. TextPulse is a digital health tool that monitors employees’ moods, identifying those struggling before their challenges amplify. Based on clinical and behavioural science, it usesContinue reading “Making contact…”

NEW ZEALAND’S ‘LOWEST CARBON’ GP CEMENT…

Golden Bay Cement consumes three million waste tyres as part of developing EcoSure Fletcher Building has pledged its commitment to reducing carbon emissions in 2019 when it became the first building and construction firm in Australasia to set a Science-Based Target (SBT) for carbon reduction, promising to reduce its emissions by 30% by 2030. NickContinue reading “NEW ZEALAND’S ‘LOWEST CARBON’ GP CEMENT…”