Vigilante builder set on disrupting with unique sustainable modular construction A self-described “vigilante builder” with an environmental background is out to disrupt the building industry with a unique lightweight, zero-waste building system. He says he’s “well ahead” of the Building 4.0 movement. The biggest challenge? Getting authorities on board. Murphy O’Neal grew up figuring thingsContinue reading “Rebel with a cause…”
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Ara Institute showcases to Master Joiners conference
Master Joiners conference attendees were welcomed onto Ara Institute of Canterbury’s trades campus in Woolston to see first-hand where the experts of the future get their start. More than 300 delegates signed up for the three-day conference in Christchurch which ended with the presentation of industry awards at a gala. The Ara campus tour, ledContinue reading “Ara Institute showcases to Master Joiners conference”
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”
Golden era…
Golden Homes ‘leads the way’ with new Workdek safety platform Golden Homes, described as one of New Zealand’s leading group home builders, has announced what the company says is a “significant new initiative aimed at enhancing worker safety on all building sites across the country”. Shane Helms, CEO of Golden Homes says the move underscoresContinue reading “Golden era…”
‘HIRE BOLDLY’…
Boosting women’s participation in construction “Encouraging more women into the workforce is not only a matter of equality but a strategic move to strengthen our industry’s resilience.” Earlier this year, BCITO launched a ‘Hire Boldly’ campaign aimed at employers in the building and construction trades, to help boost the number of women entering the industry.Continue reading “‘HIRE BOLDLY’…”
MiTek milestone…
New state-of-the-art facility in New Zealand MiTek New Zealand has announced what the company describes as a significant milestone in its operations with the consolidation of its Auckland operations into a single, state-of-the-art facility in East Tamaki. This move is the result of four years of planning and consideration and marks a major investment inContinue reading “MiTek milestone…”
Firestop duct wrap:
Born from challenge to now provide opportunity It’s been a long and valuable journey for the Firestop Centre, going from being a distributor of passive fire protection products and systems to today also having many products under the Firestop brand. Previously, two leading industry brands had entrusted Firestop Centre to promote and sell their fire-ratedContinue reading “Firestop duct wrap:”
New partnership to yield greener grass in civil construction
Fine particle specialist RST Solutions has announced a partnership with New Zealand’s hydroseeding company, Instant Green, to solve unique problems for clients. The collaboration between RST Solutions and Instant Green was officially announced following the arrival of a shipment of advanced, all-purpose formula Guardian to supply New Zealand’s civil construction, mining, quarrying and agricultural projectsContinue reading “New partnership to yield greener grass in civil construction”
It’s a promise…
Partnerships crucial for Easysteel in building, construction It’s The Steel Promise that sets Easysteel apart, says Felicity Klein-Ovink, Fletcher Steel’s marketing content coordinator; a commitment that caters to all sectors in building and construction. “This promise is brought to life by our dedicated teams of sales and operational professionals, supported by skilled metallurgists, technical productContinue reading “It’s a promise…”
’Life-changing opportunity’ thanks to Manaaki scholarship
Jeron Gwaite’e was the first in his family to pursue tertiary study, thanks to the Manaaki scholarship programme that he credits for securing “a life-changing opportunity”. Thousands of students from developing countries apply for the Government-funded Manaaki scholarships each year, with fewer than 500 making it through the competitive selection process. The three-year scholarship coversContinue reading “’Life-changing opportunity’ thanks to Manaaki scholarship”
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