Category Archives: NZ Construction News

Building smarter…

New Zealand’s construction firms – small builders and mid-sized contractors alike – are wrestling with a perfect storm of challenges says Wayne Potgieter, Avanza Solutions. Potgieter says that the industry, recently dubbed one of the “most depressed globally” amid an economic slowdown, faces relentless cost escalation, unpredictable weather, and mounting sustainability mandates. For too long,Continue reading “Building smarter…”

Inside the furnace…

Firestop Centre navigates passive fire testing standards As a distributor for a wide range of local and international passive fire protection brands, the Firestop Centre team has gained valuable insights into international fire testing standards and how they differ from the Australian and New Zealand testing standard AS1530.4.—2014. “For example, according to EN 1366-3 –Continue reading “Inside the furnace…”

Compliance check…

Product certification ‘essential’ to ensure quality, safety and sustainability Product certification is essential in today’s market, providing assurance of quality, safety and sustainability. “In Australia and New Zealand, recognised certification schemes help businesses meet regulatory requirements while giving consumers confidence in the products they use,” says Sam Guindi, product certification manager, Bureau Veritas New Zealand.Continue reading “Compliance check…”

Don’t be left in the dark…

Lifeguard is the ‘non-negotiable’ on site as daylight saving ends As daylight saving time (DST) ends and the days grow shorter, safe, reliable lighting becomes non-negotiable on construction and sites nationwide. That’s where Jackson Electrical’s Lifeguard TPL and TPLX’s industrial chain lighting step in, says Mark Jackson, general manager, bringing “bright, robust, and compliant lightingContinue reading “Don’t be left in the dark…”

Foundation to learning…

The University of Auckland’s new recreation centre was opened by Hon Chris Bishop, Minister for Infrastructure and Associate Minister for Sport and Recreation, and the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Auckland, Professor Dawn Freshwater. The eight-storey building, complete with rooftop turf, pool, and state-of-the-art sports halls, is being used by staff, students and the publicContinue reading “Foundation to learning…”

Watercare releases network capacity map to support development community

Watercare has released a map to provide greater clarity to developers on where there is capacity in its water and wastewater networks to support new housing, and where capacity is constrained. Watercare chief strategy and planning officer Priyan Perera says while the company can support growth in most parts of Auckland, some areas are notContinue reading “Watercare releases network capacity map to support development community”

Building and Construction Training Fund appoints new CEO

Brian Dillon, BCTF CEO. The Building and Construction Training Fund (BCTF) has appointed Brian Dillon as its new CEO, alongside two new board members, Rob Gaimster and Brett Francis. BCTF board chairperson Kieren Mallon says that the appointment of Dillon, coupled with the appointment of two new board members representing specialist trade industries, reinforces BCTF’sContinue reading “Building and Construction Training Fund appoints new CEO”

Safety a key feature of Max

Reinforcing ironworkers have just found their new best friend with three new generation Max rebar tiers making up the TwinTier range – make worklife safer and more efficient. “The TwinTier’s dual wire feeding mechanism increases tying speed by reducing the time needed to twist and feed the wire, consequently reducing the cost, and shortening theContinue reading “Safety a key feature of Max”