NZ Construction News

Aussie infrastructure positioned to meet 2030 benchmark

Autodesk, Australian Constructors Association, Consult Australia and the Infrastructure Sustainability Council have released a joint report to support industry in accelerating a net zero future through the design and construction of the infrastructure pipeline.

Clean and green gets the honour

Copenhill/Amager Bakke in Copenhagen, Denmark has been announced as the World Building of the Year 2021. The scheme is designed by B.I.G Architects and was selected from the ‘Production, Energy & Recycling’ category.

Fresh Choice for HiperFloor polished concrete finish

Youngman Richardson’s Scott McBreen, Husqvarna construction product manager for New Zealand, was recently called in to consult about a new Fresh Choice supermarket being developed on the grounds of Auckland’s Alexandra Park Trotting Club in Epsom.

Time to train

A booming industry has construction and building on the rise, bringing with it the need to upskill and increase training. NZCN takes a look at the changes ahead and speaks with some of the key players that are out there to help.

Turning heads… Timber wall seismic testing produces “stunning” results

New research in construction is producing some interesting results that challenge tradition construction and building methods.

Jackson Industries

Jackson Industries is a multi-faceted company providing diverse engineering expertise – from electrical equipment, through precision machining and tooling, to architectural concrete formwork.

Fletcher Steel

Home to 100% New Zealand-made reinforcing steel and mesh products. With our help, your concrete foundations and structures will benefit from the strength of our skilled team.

Fletcher Steel

Dimond Structural manufactures steel purlin and composite flooring products for the construction industry. All our products are manufactured in New Zealand to the highest of standards.

Spotlight – critical housing supply shortage: Resource Management Amendment bill – don’t bet your house on it yet

Recently, the Government announced it was introducing new legislation intending to increase housing supply in Auckland, greater Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch.

Legal alert… A reminder: bonds in lieu of retentions

The Construction Contacts (Retention Money) Amendment Bill (Bill) passed its first reading on August 6, 2021. It is currently with the Select Committee with a report due on November 25, 2021. The Bill will strengthen and clarify the retentions regime under the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (Act). However, not all retentions are held by way of money in a trust account. This article looks at another mechanism for retentions – a contractor giving a bond in lieu of retentions and the advantages of doing so.