The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has welcomed the Government’s confirmation earlier this year that it has transitioned to a private training establishment (PTE), enabling it to deliver training directly to building and construction apprentices across 16 trades. The change took effect on January 1, 2026 and represents a significant shift in howContinue reading “BCITO welcomes a fast-track transition to private training establishment”
Category Archives: NZ Construction News
Trade pathways…
Female apprentices recognised as trade careers gain momentum Nominations are now open for the 2026 Bunnings Trade Women in Apprenticeships Awards, recognising female apprentices working across New Zealand’s trades sector and supporting their early career development. Six apprentices will be selected to receive a support package valued at more than $11,000, designed to help themContinue reading “Trade pathways…”
Strategic planning…
Thirty-year roadmap sets infrastructure direction The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has released its National Infrastructure Plan, outlining what it describes as a practical and affordable pathway for delivering the infrastructure New Zealanders will rely on over the next 30 years. The Plan sets out 16 recommendations aimed at strengthening the foundations of the country’s infrastructureContinue reading “Strategic planning…”
Certified compliant…
Non-negotiable temporary power and lighting for worksites On any New Zealand construction site, temporary power and lighting are not optional extras but critical safety systems. Industry professionals regularly emphasise that compliance with AS/NZS 3012 is non-negotiable. “If site power is not supplied through a certified portable socket outlet assembly (PSOA), it is simply not compliant.Continue reading “Certified compliant…”
Drainage upgrades completed early on SH1 Transmission Gully
Drainage upgrades and motorway repairs on State Highway 1 Transmission Gully/Te Aranui o Te Rangihaeata were completed ahead of schedule late last year, restoring full southbound capacity and contributing to the long-term resilience of the corridor. The work formed part of an ongoing programme to strengthen the motorway’s performance following its opening in 2022. MarkContinue reading “Drainage upgrades completed early on SH1 Transmission Gully”
Master Builders…
Velvin Building reigns supreme as nationwide category winners honoured For more than 30 years, Master Builders House of the Year has been the ultimate showcase of New Zealand’s finest homes, celebrating bold design, masterful execution, and innovation in every detail. From fine workmanship to thoughtful architecture, this year’s winners set the bar for residential constructionContinue reading “Master Builders…”
New guidance makes it easier to design buildings that bounce back
Low Damage Seismic Design (LDSD) Volumes Two and Three has launched, giving engineers, architects, and building owners practical tools to design buildings that go beyond minimum code and recover faster after earthquakes. Developed by industry experts and co-funded by the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC) and Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), thisContinue reading “New guidance makes it easier to design buildings that bounce back”
Forging futures
Pacific Steel builds skills, loyalty and opportunity through apprenticeships At Pacific Steel, apprenticeships are about more than technical training. They are about building people, careers and loyalty. For decades, the Ōtāhuhu-based manufacturer has invested heavily in training, producing multiple award-winning apprentices and fostering a workplace culture that gives the business a genuine competitive edge. Former maintenanceContinue reading “Forging futures”
BCITO and Dignity unite…
Partnership brings free period products to construction sites across NZ Nearly 1,000 women apprentices across New Zealand now have access to free period products thanks to a new partnership between BCITO and Dignity NZ – a move designed to normalise conversations about period care in the trades and promote wellbeing Dignity NZ, an advocate forContinue reading “BCITO and Dignity unite…”
Workdek: From the building site to a ‘national safety revolution’
After 25 years running a building company, founder David Grigor set out to change how New Zealand builds by creating Workdek, a platform system that he says not only keeps crews safer and projects moving faster but is a “national safety revolution”. “Workdek is a New Zealand-designed and manufactured modular work platform system that allowsContinue reading “Workdek: From the building site to a ‘national safety revolution’”
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