New Zealand’s construction firms – small builders and mid-sized contractors alike – are wrestling with a perfect storm of challenges says Wayne Potgieter, Avanza Solutions. Potgieter says that the industry, recently dubbed one of the “most depressed globally” amid an economic slowdown, faces relentless cost escalation, unpredictable weather, and mounting sustainability mandates. For too long,Continue reading “Building smarter…”
Category Archives: Foundations
Inside the furnace…
Firestop Centre navigates passive fire testing standards As a distributor for a wide range of local and international passive fire protection brands, the Firestop Centre team has gained valuable insights into international fire testing standards and how they differ from the Australian and New Zealand testing standard AS1530.4.—2014. “For example, according to EN 1366-3 –Continue reading “Inside the furnace…”
Compliance check…
Product certification ‘essential’ to ensure quality, safety and sustainability Product certification is essential in today’s market, providing assurance of quality, safety and sustainability. “In Australia and New Zealand, recognised certification schemes help businesses meet regulatory requirements while giving consumers confidence in the products they use,” says Sam Guindi, product certification manager, Bureau Veritas New Zealand.Continue reading “Compliance check…”
Real time…
Level up site safety management with EVA Check-in For single projects right up to dozens of sites, EVA Check-in has been designed to make it easier for site managers, contractors and visitors to be safer on work and building sites. “You can enhance your daily operations and ensure peace of mind with EVA Check-in. WhetherContinue reading “Real time…”
A-frame reinvented…
Award-winning design with ZinaCore roofing Transforming a 1970’s A-frame house into an award-winning home required a talented team and the right materials. The Habitat Design Co, led by Robbie Dick, took on this challenge in the Queenstown Lakes area, with Southern Projects’ Mark Anderson, director/quantity surveyor, and Velvin Building’s Joe Velvin, owner and director, contributingContinue reading “A-frame reinvented…”
Kiwi talent…
The 2024 SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards again showcased the industry’s ability to produce remarkable work, according to Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) chair Malcolm Hammond. Some 300 structural steel industry leaders and specialists gathered to celebrate the best of the best at an event that showcased the sector’s commitment to innovation, best practice andContinue reading “Kiwi talent…”
Concrete plan…
Report: Concrete roads ‘more sustainable’ Concrete roads are well suited for high intensity traffic and are more cost effective in the long run according to a new economic report. ‘The case for concrete roads’ was launched by Transport Minister Simeon Brown. The report says concrete roads are on average 17% cheaper over whole-of-life, reduce embodiedContinue reading “Concrete plan…”
Data, analytics enhance H&S in construction
SiteSafe CEO, Brett Murray. In today’s fast-paced construction industry, integrating data and analytics into health and safety practices has become a game-changer. “In the construction industry, data-driven decision-making can significantly mitigate hazards and prevent incidents. By collecting and analysing data from various sources, we can gain insights into patterns and trends that were previously unnoticed,”Continue reading “Data, analytics enhance H&S in construction”
A year of fire-stopping innovations at Firestop Centre
The past year has marked the introduction of several new fire-stopping brands to Firestop Centre’s range of solutions, including the addition of Agnitek, an Australian-owned and based manufacturer of passive fire protection systems. Agnitek’s credo, ‘More tested Agni-systems equals more reliable fire-rated systems’, aligns with the growing compliance scrutiny of the passive fire industry andContinue reading “A year of fire-stopping innovations at Firestop Centre”
Vertical Horizonz opens Centre of Excellence
Workplace health and safety training organisation Vertical Horizonz held the official opening of its new centre of excellence for access trades in Papakura recently. At 4,000 square metres, the new centre will be one of the largest training facilities in the country. It will offer high-quality training for scaffold and roofing apprentices, as well asContinue reading “Vertical Horizonz opens Centre of Excellence”
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