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Category Archives: NZ Construction News
Spotlight – critical housing supply shortage: Resource Management Amendment bill – don’t bet your house on it yet
Recently, the Government announced it was introducing new legislation intending to increase housing supply in Auckland, greater Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Concrete solution: Youngman Richardson given the green light
The recently completed Richmond Countdown supermarket is set to be the first of its type in New Zealand to be accredited by the internationally recognised Green Star rating system. Youngman Richardson were an important part of the construction process along with concrete contracting company Concrete Sealing & Grinding NZ.
Easysteel is your partner for success… The scale and capability to service any requirement across a nationwide network
Suppliers to the building, construction and infrastructure sector with “the world’s leading steel products, Easysteel is proud to be your trusted partner in New Zealand for over 95 years,” says Nicholas Wheadon, head of sales for Easysteel.
The real steel… Local steel company reveals shaky history
Local structural steel contractor Red Steel has a story of resilience to tell that stretches back 90 years to the Napier earthquake of 1931.
End of the line… Complex engineering Britomart a ‘challange’
Work on one of the most complex engineering challenges undertaken in New Zealand ended with the completion of City Rail Link’s (CRL) C1 contract at Britomart Station.
Civil Contractors: ‘Long overdue’
Civil Contractors has responded to the National 30-year Infrastructure Strategy released by the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission Te Waihanga. The strategy is intended to set a blueprint for the country to address its massive infrastructure deficit, improve resilience and streamline infrastructure construction.
Rising to the challenge… Ministry of Green Works for New Zealand
Two of the biggest crises of our times – housing and climate change – could be the target of a new Ministry of Green Works that would integrate important responsibilities related to safeguarding New Zealand’s future, according to a report released today by First Union.
Carbon capture tech creates new building products
Climate-tech startup Aspiring Materials has raised $1 million to further expand its carbon capture technology for reducing industrial carbon emissions.
Hot demand for construction board made from packaging waste
Kiwi builders can now replace plywood, particle board and plaster board, with low carbon, environmentally sustainable construction boards made from industrial packaging waste.
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