The recently completed Richmond Countdown supermarket is set to be the first of its type in New Zealand to be accredited by the internationally recognised Green Star rating system. Youngman Richardson were an important part of the construction process along with concrete contracting company Concrete Sealing & Grinding NZ.
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Net zero or bust… Global cement and concrete players announce ‘net zero’ CO2 by 2050
Forty of the world’s leading cement and concrete manufacturers join forces to accelerate the shift to greener concrete by pledging to cut CO2 emissions by a further 25% by 2030, marking a decisive step in the race to ‘Net Zero’ concrete by 2050.
Easysteel is your partner for success… The scale and capability to service any requirement across a nationwide network
Suppliers to the building, construction and infrastructure sector with “the world’s leading steel products, Easysteel is proud to be your trusted partner in New Zealand for over 95 years,” says Nicholas Wheadon, head of sales for Easysteel.
The real steel… Local steel company reveals shaky history
Local structural steel contractor Red Steel has a story of resilience to tell that stretches back 90 years to the Napier earthquake of 1931.
Never a better time to join construction industry
There has never been a better time to join the construction industry, says Professor of construction management at AUT, John Tookey.
End of the line… Complex engineering Britomart a ‘challange’
Work on one of the most complex engineering challenges undertaken in New Zealand ended with the completion of City Rail Link’s (CRL) C1 contract at Britomart Station.
Civil Contractors: ‘Long overdue’
Civil Contractors has responded to the National 30-year Infrastructure Strategy released by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga. The strategy is intended to set a blueprint for the country to address its massive infrastructure deficit, improve resilience and streamline infrastructure construction.
Magni makes more moves in NZ market: First 24 tonne Magni for New Zealand
It’s been a few months since New Zealand construction and infrastructure joint venture GAJV took delivery of the first 24 tonne Magni HTH 24.11 heavy-duty telehandler to arrive in the country.
Rising to the challenge… Ministry of Green Works for New Zealand
Two of the biggest crises of our times – housing and climate change – could be the target of a new Ministry of Green Works that would integrate important responsibilities related to safeguarding New Zealand’s future, according to a report released today by First Union.
Carbon capture tech creates new building products
Climate-tech startup Aspiring Materials has raised $1 million to further expand its carbon capture technology for reducing industrial carbon emissions.
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