Category Archives: News

Better by design…

Residential energy modelling masterclasses announced by NZGBC With summer heat already being felt across New Zealand, attention is turning to the problem of overheating new apartments and townhouses Some Kiwi families are reporting very high temperatures in new build homes, while builders report having to return to rectify issues in some previously built homes. CheckingContinue reading “Better by design…”

Rangiora apprentice takes top honours at national electrical competition

Rangiora-based apprentice Hugo Carey recently took out the top national title in the industrial category at the NZ Master Electricians Apprentice Challenge 2025, following his regional win in Canterbury earlier this year. Carey is completing his New Zealand Certificate in Electrical Engineering Theory and Practice (Level 4) at Skills Group’s Etco. He is employed byContinue reading “Rangiora apprentice takes top honours at national electrical competition”

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…”

Waste reform…

Path towards cleaner, smarter building sites by tackling polystyrene construction waste Polystyrene has long been used in New Zealand’s construction industry, valued for its insulation properties, lightweight nature, recyclability and affordability. But its widespread use, particularly of expanded polystyrene (EPS), comes with a significant environmental cost when it is not properly managed on site. AucklandContinue reading “Waste reform…”

Building on strength…

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…”

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”

Roofing shake-up

Guardian Steel challenges roofing market dominance The Government’s release of the new Building Product Specifications (BPS) document, which aims to open the market to thousands of additional building products and reduce construction costs, has been welcomed across the building sector, and one operator has already taken direct steps to tackle entrenched competition issues in theContinue reading “Roofing shake-up”