A recent hit-and-run incident in semi-rural Auckland, where two dog-walkers were struck by an SUV whose driver was on a Zoom call, has reignited industry concerns about mobile-phone distraction behind the wheel, with commercial fleet operators increasingly under pressure to address the risk. For sectors such as building and construction, where supervisors, contractors and service teamsContinue reading “Technology aims to reduce mobile distraction across fleets”
Category Archives: Foundations
Strategic planning…
Thirty-year roadmap sets infrastructure direction The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has released its National Infrastructure Plan, outlining what it describes as a practical and affordable pathway for delivering the infrastructure New Zealanders will rely on over the next 30 years. The Plan sets out 16 recommendations aimed at strengthening the foundations of the country’s infrastructureContinue reading “Strategic planning…”
Certified compliant…
Non-negotiable temporary power and lighting for worksites On any New Zealand construction site, temporary power and lighting are not optional extras but critical safety systems. Industry professionals regularly emphasise that compliance with AS/NZS 3012 is non-negotiable. “If site power is not supplied through a certified portable socket outlet assembly (PSOA), it is simply not compliant.Continue reading “Certified compliant…”
Drainage upgrades completed early on SH1 Transmission Gully
Drainage upgrades and motorway repairs on State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata were completed ahead of schedule late last year, restoring full southbound capacity and contributing to the long-term resilience of the corridor. The work formed part of an ongoing programme to strengthen the motorway’s performance following its opening in 2022. MarkContinue reading “Drainage upgrades completed early on SH1 Transmission Gully”
Master Builders…
Velvin Building reigns supreme as nationwide category winners honoured For more than 30 years, Master Builders House of the Year has been the ultimate showcase of New Zealand’s finest homes, celebrating bold design, masterful execution, and innovation in every detail. From fine workmanship to thoughtful architecture, this year’s winners set the bar for residential constructionContinue reading “Master Builders…”
New guidance makes it easier to design buildings that bounce back
Low Damage Seismic Design (LDSD) Volumes Two and Three has launched, giving engineers, architects, and building owners practical tools to design buildings that go beyond minimum code and recover faster after earthquakes. Developed by industry experts and co-funded by the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC) and Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), thisContinue reading “New guidance makes it easier to design buildings that bounce back”
Workdek: From the building site to a ‘national safety revolution’
After 25 years running a building company, founder David Grigor set out to change how New Zealand builds by creating Workdek, a platform system that he says not only keeps crews safer and projects moving faster but is a “national safety revolution”. “Workdek is a New Zealand-designed and manufactured modular work platform system that allowsContinue reading “Workdek: From the building site to a ‘national safety revolution’”
Celebrating excellence…
Structural steel projects, people and leadership recognised The structural steel industry gathered for a landmark evening that brought together its top projects, emerging talent and long-serving leaders. Close to 300 specialists attended the Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) gala, where the 2025 SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards, Apprentice and Young Achiever awards, and the SCNZContinue reading “Celebrating excellence…”
Embracing digital change…
Building safer sites with smarter tools and Site Safe During the past decade, the construction industry has experienced considerable transformation, propelled by rapid advances in technology. For small and medium businesses (SMBs), this shift represents a chance to move beyond manual processes, reduce the administrative burden on managers and workers, and build a culture whereContinue reading “Embracing digital change…”
Call for urgent rethink on fall protection
Builders on top of Workdek safety decking set up on a building site. A prominent voice in New Zealand’s construction industry has issued a strong warning to government and sector leaders, suggesting that proposed regulatory reviews are focusing on the wrong priorities and ignoring the obvious risks to workers that could easily be addressed. Auckland builderContinue reading “Call for urgent rethink on fall protection”
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