Foundation to learning…

The University of Auckland’s new recreation centre was opened by Hon Chris Bishop, Minister for Infrastructure and Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, Professor Dawn Freshwater. The eight-storey building, complete with rooftop turf, pool, and state-of-the-art sports halls, is being used by staff, students and the publicContinue reading “Foundation to learning…”

Building and Construction Training Fund appoints new CEO

Brian Dillon, BCTF CEO. The Building and Construction Training Fund (BCTF) has appointed Brian Dillon as its new CEO, alongside two new board members, Rob Gaimster and Brett Francis. BCTF board chairperson Kieren Mallon says that the appointment of Dillon, coupled with the appointment of two new board members representing specialist trade industries, reinforces BCTF’sContinue reading “Building and Construction Training Fund appoints new CEO”

Safety a key feature of Max

Reinforcing ironworkers have just found their new best friend with three new generation Max rebar tiers making up the TwinTier range – make worklife safer and more efficient. “The TwinTier’s dual wire feeding mechanism increases tying speed by reducing the time needed to twist and feed the wire, consequently reducing the cost, and shortening theContinue reading “Safety a key feature of Max”

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…”

Masterly building…

House of Year highlights Master Builders’ design and craftmanship Celebrating over three decades of building excellence, the Master Builders House of the Year competition continues to honour some of New Zealand’s best residential projects. From intricate craftsmanship to clever design details, these award-winning homes are setting benchmarks for quality across residential construction in New Zealand.Continue reading “Masterly building…”

BCITO – celebrates construction employers shaping New Zealand’s future

Greg Durkin, BCITO director; Brad Street, The Kitchen Business; David Lafaele; BCITO industry advocate – kitchen and bathroom design. BCITO has announced the winners of the 2024 Building Leaders Awards, celebrating outstanding BCITO employers in the trades who are helping build the future leaders of tomorrow’s construction sector. With more than 600 nominations received fromContinue reading “BCITO – celebrates construction employers shaping New Zealand’s future”

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…”