Category Archives: NZ Construction News

THE GREEN ALTERNATIVE…

BIOWRAP PROVIDES THE GREENER OPTION TO SHRINKWRAP LANDFILL Some 25 thousand tonnes of building and construction plastic is going straight into landfills every year – and that is just from Auckland. The knowledge that the equivalent of 3.8 billion single-use shopping bags is entering landfills has sparked much public anger, especially considering the city’s landscapeContinue reading “THE GREEN ALTERNATIVE…”

Ministry-led property projects…

OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BUILD SAFE LEARNING SPACES FOR NZ CHILDREN One of the biggest buyers of construction services in New Zealand is looking for capable main contractors who can help build safe and fit-for-purpose learning spaces for the country’s children. The Ministry of Education is opening its Construction Directory – a national panel of pre-qualifiedContinue reading “Ministry-led property projects…”

A CUT ABOVE…

KUBOTA NZ ROLLS OUT SITE PREP, ROADSIDECOMMERCIAL CUTTER RANGE Kubota New Zealand has introduced its folding Land Pride rotary cutter range featuring the RC57 Series and RC46 Series, further broadening its product offering for large scale and commercial customers. Features include: The RC5715 is Land Pride’s new heavy-duty 15ft (4.6m) rotary cutter designed for commercialContinue reading “A CUT ABOVE…”

HOME IS WHERE THE HEMP IS…

HEMPCRETE PAVES THE WAY FOR ‘CARBON SINK’ HOUSING The Hemp Building Association (HBANZ) says that hempcrete is a bio-composite construction material used for walling. It can be used for residential and commercial builds. It can be hand-placed ‘in situ’ using temporary shuttering/formwork. It can also be made into panel systems / blocks and can beContinue reading “HOME IS WHERE THE HEMP IS…”

CONTEXT 3D CAPTURE HIGHLIGHTS WAIROA STORM DAMAGE

When Cyclone Gabrielle hit New Zealand in February 2023, the Riverside Motor Camp – on the banks of the Wairoa River on the east coast – was inundated with flood water and silt, leaving a thick layer of mud and debris on the severely affected site. To urgently assess the damage to the grounds andContinue reading “CONTEXT 3D CAPTURE HIGHLIGHTS WAIROA STORM DAMAGE”

TRANSPARENCY, BRAND IMPACT AND REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS…

THE ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS IN THE CONSTRUCTION SECTOR The construction sector plays a significant role in shaping our built environment. However, it also has a substantial environmental impact, using about 40% of extracted raw materials and contributing 40% of global carbon emissions. Embodied carbon in the production of building materials is responsible forContinue reading “TRANSPARENCY, BRAND IMPACT AND REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS…”

Big changes to leading construction contract

After extensive review, New Zealand’s standard contract for the construction of building and civil engineering projects has been revised and released for consultation. The NZS 3910 is the contract most commonly used in New Zealand’s construction industry. However, recent industry and government reports have pointed to significant issues with the contract’s use that may erodeContinue reading “Big changes to leading construction contract”

GREEN CONCRETE…

While Australia is making some progress towards decarbonisation, it can make a huge impact in the construction industry – which, globally, is responsible for 40% of the world’s annual greenhouse gas emissions. The biggest contributor to the industry’s carbon footprint is concrete – the second most consumed material in the world after water, used soContinue reading “GREEN CONCRETE…”

ON A ROLL…

Watercare’s $1.2b Central Interceptor project sees busiest year There’s nothing like a tunnel boring machine (TBM) shaft break-through to get the blood pumping. And the recent completion of the first link sewer to connect to Watercare’s main Central Interceptor tunnel was the cause of real celebration for the whole 500-strong project team. t’s the firstContinue reading “ON A ROLL…”