Category Archives: Innovation

Anthony Harper shapes NZ’s built environment with experience, innovation and diversity Few legal teams are as embedded in the industry as Anthony Harper’s construction practice, explains Karen Kemp, partner and co-head of construction.“We are known for technical excellence and practical, client-focused advice, and our team has built a reputation for navigating complex projects with bothContinue reading “Building on strength…”

Kiwi innovation delivers ‘world-first in construction’ A small New Zealand company is saying that it is shaking up the global construction industry, becoming what the company describes as the first in the world to deliver a “fully proven” design for industrialisation building system — “leaving even the world’s biggest players” in its wake. Adaptable Structures hasContinue reading “Adaptable Anyplace…”

BRIDGING TRADITION WITH TECHNOLOGY AT UNITEC SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE During the past eight years, the Unitec School of Architecture has researched techniques to develop prefabricated housing systems. The project’s success does not hinge primarily upon automated construction methodologies but finds a balanced approach between traditional building practices and technological innovation. “The main aim of theContinue reading “Innovating construction”

REGISTERED MASTER BUILDERS AWARDS SEE INNOVATION, CREATIVITY Celebrating building excellence for over 30 years, the Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition announced 21 national winners for 2023. Taking design innovation to a whole new level, this year’s Supreme House of the Year over $1 million winner, nicknamed the “Z-house” is a work-of-art. TheContinue reading “‘Z-home’ takes top honours…”

The ever-increasing number of ram-raids across New Zealand has inspired a Waikato company to develop an innovative solution to help NZ businesses guard against the criminal activity. Until now, cutting-edge technology company Qorox, has “been working on transforming the construction industry with 3D printed technology solutions”, providing a convenient and flexible alternative to traditional constructionContinue reading “New ram raid protection solution hits NZ market”

OPOTIKI CONCRETE COMPANY’S ROLE IN $100 MILLION PROJECT In October 2022, the final concrete hanbar was cast for Ōpōtiki’s new $100 million harbour entrance. These hanbars surround and protect the 400 metre long seawalls being built to provide year-round river access to Ōpōtiki town and wharf. Hanbars are heavy concrete structures which protect the harbour’s rock coreContinue reading “Taming the tide…”