A partnership between Site Safe and St John to develop a new Mental Health First Aid in Construction course is bringing much needed support to the construction industry, flagged as a high risk industry for mental wellbeing.
Category Archives: NZ Construction News
Goodman makes the green commitment across the board
Goodman New Zealand has made an extensive commitment to sustainable developments, and not just in terms of the buildings that the company owns or develops, but also as an operating business.
Green Build: The fabric of sustainable construction
Buildings and construction make up a fifth of New Zealand’s carbon footprint. This means that without significantly reducing the industry’s carbon pollution, the country’s international obligations on climate change won’t be met. But things aren’t all doom and gloom with many in the Kiwi construction industry leading the way to ensure a greener future for New Zealand.
Projects and property
City Housing is looking for a passionate person prepared to take on this challenge, who wants to make a genuine difference and has agility to deliver in a changing environment.
CAT power for hire
Terra Power Systems now has a rental power solution, with a new fleet of 30 generators on stand-by.
A new approach… constructing a work/life balance for staff
Having energy at the end of the work week, avoiding peak traffic, and more time with the kids are just a few of the perks employees at Kirk Roberts Consulting are experiencing with a nine-day working fortnight.
Modern construction methods: Amendments to the Building Act 2004
In March, the Environment Select Committee returned their recommendations on the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Bill. They recommended that the Bill be passed subject to some amendments. While the enactment of this Bill may now not be far away, it has not received a lot of attention, even though its objectives are important ones.
Building a better future: An industry ready for change
rising costs, stagnant productivity, high waste, and low margins for decades, according to Payapps Pty Limited.
Baubot: Robots working hard on site
Whether it be handling and transportation of building and construction material, observation, screw driving, plasma cutting or drilling, Baubot is the new kid on the construction site.
Visions become reality with Hawkins
A lot can change in 75 years, but Hawkins’ goal of helping make visions a reality has been a mainstay over the decades.
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