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26/07/2024

Students are competing to design resilient and sustainable housing, showing us how the next generation envisions a better-built environment. 🏡✨ Article link in the comments 👇

25/07/2024

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22/07/2024

Dive into the latest trends, insights, and innovations in New Zealand's building industry with our July issue from Building Today! From groundbreaking projects and innovations to expert opinions, we've got it all covered!

🔗 [https://buildingtoday.co.nz/issues/july-2024/

19/07/2024

The BCITO has launched a new “Hire Boldly” campaign aimed at employers in the construction trades to help embrace the talent and perspectives women bring to the table.

Discover how we can drive change and create a more inclusive industry.

19/07/2024

Check out the first monthly columns from Pacifecon NZ Limited!

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06/07/2024

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24/06/2024

“Mate, you’re dreaming!” Aotearoa’s home-grown hardware brand is celebrating 50 years of helping Kiwis make their home improvement dreams “Easy As”.

“Mate, you’re dreaming!” Aotearoa’s home-grown hardware brand is celebrating 50 years of helping Kiwis make their home improvement dreams “Easy As”. June 20 marked the official anniversary of the day eight stores came together in 1974, on a mission to put a hammer in the hands of generat...

17/06/2024

The Government is proposing to make it easier to build small, self-contained and detached houses, commonly known as “granny flats”, on property with an existing home on it.

The Government is proposing to make it easier to build small, self-contained and detached houses, commonly known as “granny flats”, on property with an existing home on it. The proposal is part of the focus on increasing the supply of affordable homes for New Zealanders.The MBIE is seeking feedb...

11/06/2024

Home value growth in New Zealand has completely petered out in the past two months, with values dipping by 0.2% in May, after a minor 0.1% fall in April.

Home value growth in New Zealand has completely petered out in the past two months, with values dipping by 0.2% in May, after a minor 0.1% fall in April. CoreLogic’s House Price Index now shows an average property value across New Zealand of $931,438, up by 1.0% from a year ago, but still roughly ...

27/05/2024

Not one but two stand-out entrants have been awarded a Supreme Award at the recent Registered Master Builders New Zealand Commercial Project Awards (NZCPA), a first in the competition’s history.

Not one but two stand-out entrants have been awarded a Supreme Award at the recent Registered Master Builders New Zealand Commercial Project Awards (NZCPA), a first in the competition’s history. In a true reflection of the region’s cultural identity and heritage, Canam Commercial took out the Su...

20/05/2024

The coalition Government is eliminating barriers to the use of overseas building products to make it easier and more affordable to build in New Zealand, according to Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk.

The coalition Government is eliminating barriers to the use of overseas building products to make it easier and more affordable to build in New Zealand, according to Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk. “Our Government has a plan to rebuild the economy to help Kiwis get ahead, and part o...

16/05/2024

A tiny home worth more than $200,000 is set to be auctioned at a $1 reserve, with proceeds to go towards an organisation which helps tradies look after their mental health and well-being.

A tiny home worth more than $200,000 is set to be auctioned at a $1 reserve, with proceeds to go towards an organisation which helps tradies look after their mental health and well-being. Live Well Build Well was established in 2022, and has since helped tens-of-thousands of workers in the residenti...

13/05/2024

New Zealand’s first retail showroom offering full-service decking, fencing and outdoor construction solutions, Decking Direct, has opened its first two stores in Warkworth and Takapuna, Auckland.

New Zealand’s first retail showroom offering full-service decking, fencing and outdoor construction solutions, Decking Direct, has opened its first two stores in Warkworth and Takapuna, Auckland. Decking Direct simplifies the building process by offering an end-to-end, one-stop shop for backyard t...

09/05/2024

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, has published a monitoring report looking at progress against New Zealand’s first Infrastructure Strategy.

“We’re seeing some good progress against the Strategy’s objectives, including a focus on enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure,” Te Waihanga chief executive Ross Copland says.

The New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, has published a monitoring report looking at progress against New Zealand’s first Infrastructure Strategy. “We’re seeing some good progress against the Strategy’s objectives, including a focus on enhancing the resilience of critical inf...

29/04/2024

Project manager Jasmin Lawrence started her Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) Level 5 qualification with the BCITO in 2023 — now she's a sought-after mentor, getting noticed within and outside the industry.

Project manager Jasmin Lawrence understands the importance of upskilling. In 2023, she started her Certificate in Construction Related Trades (Main Contract Supervision) Level 5 qualification with the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO), wanting to gain a formal qualific...

23/04/2024

Waikato home builder, Urban Homes, has announced its first franchise, to be located in Whitianga. Founder Daniel Klinkenberg’s desire is to see Urban Homes as a nationwide company with a reputation for excellence, and known for influencing the industry in a positive way.

Waikato home builder, Urban Homes, has announced its first franchise, to be located in Whitianga and servicing the Thames Coromandel region. This major announcement comes on the heels of the company’s 20th anniversary milestone being marked this month. Franchising as a key business strategy was fi...

17/04/2024

Witnessing the human cost of the Canterbury earthquakes inspired Ben Exton to become an earthquake engineer and find solutions to make New Zealand homes more resilient against future seismic events.

Witnessing the human cost of the Canterbury earthquakes inspired Ben Exton to become an earthquake engineer and find solutions to make New Zealand homes more resilient against future seismic events. Exton recently received the Ivan Skinner Award at the New Zealand Society of Earthquake Engineering (...

10/04/2024

New Zealand’s largest trade event for the construction industry returns to the Auckland Showgrounds on June 25-26, 2024.

New Zealand’s largest trade event for the construction industry returns to the Auckland Showgrounds on June 25-26, 2024. Organised by XPO Exhibitions, BuildNZ will feature more than 250 new and returning exhibitors — so there’s no better place to meet suppliers, unearth unique opportunities, a...

03/04/2024

It’s peak home buying time in New Zealand, and a new report indicates 9 in 10 home buyers are now considering natural hazard risk when deciding on a property.

It’s peak home buying time in New Zealand, and a new report indicates 9 in 10 home buyers are now considering natural hazard risk when deciding on a property. According to a new EQC Toka Tu Ake NeilsenIQ report, 89% of people who have recently bought or are considering buying a property have natur...

25/03/2024

According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 107 report, New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction, Auckland’s construction activity continues to lead the way, driven by the city’s migration-led growth.

According to the Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) Forecast 107 report, New Zealand Trends in Property and Construction, Auckland’s construction activity continues to lead the way, driven by the city’s migration-led growth. RLB director Grant Watkins  says across the regions, Auckland continues to le...

18/03/2024

Carters Building Supplies and Melanoma New Zealand have announced a newly-formed partnership which aims to help deliver life saving tools about sun safety.

Carters Building Supplies and Melanoma New Zealand have announced a newly-formed partnership which aims to help deliver life saving tools about sun safety, and finding skin cancer early to help those working in the building industry stay healthy on-site and off. This partnership really hits the nail...

14/03/2024

Scion’s Rotorua headquarters has gone head-to-head with the Silicon Valley campus of top tech company Google — and come out on top.

Scion’s Rotorua headquarters has gone head-to-head with the Silicon Valley campus of top tech company Google — and come out on top. But there are no hard feelings between the architects behind the two incredible buildings. The Dubai International Best Practices Award for Sustainable Development ...

11/03/2024

In Whenuapai, north-west Auckland, the first BUILDhers project — a four-bedroom, two and a half-bathroom home, planned, designed, engineered, and built by a team of more than 40 women — has been completed.

In Whenuapai, north-west Auckland, the first BUILDhers project — a four-bedroom, two and a half-bathroom home, planned, designed, engineered, and built by a team of more than 40 women — has been completed. Built in conjunction with Fletcher Living, the innovative project had a dual purpose. BUIL...

06/03/2024

Vimal Nair (left) and Callum McKenzie of Auckland legal firm Greenwood Roche outline the problems that letters of intent, commonly used in the construction industry, can cause further down the track — and how to avoid those complications.

Vimal Nair (left) and Callum McKenzie of Auckland legal firm Greenwood Roche outline the problems that letters of intent can cause further down the track — and how to avoid those complications. Letters of intent are commonly used in the construction industry as a way of starting work (such as proc...

28/02/2024

The decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to leave the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 5.5% may have been a close call, with quite a bit of advance speculation that they could have opted for an increase to 5.75%,” according to CoreLogic NZ chief property economist Kelvin Davidson.

The decision by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to leave the official cash rate (OCR) unchanged at 5.5% may have been a close call, with quite a bit of advance speculation that they could have opted for an increase to 5.75%,” according to CoreLogic NZ chief property economist Kelvin Davidso...

22/02/2024

The design of a proposed stadium in downtown Auckland has been released by a global team who say Auckland is in need of better stadium infrastructure.

The design of a proposed stadium in downtown Auckland has been released by a global team who say Auckland is in need of better stadium infrastructure. The stadium has been proposed as part of a precinct, known as Te Toangaroa, in Auckand’s Quay Park, and would also include four hotels, bars, resta...

20/02/2024

Home owners and developers are discovering approximately one new lava cave a month in the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF), and a new research project aims to create a complete database of historical records and new discoveries.

Home owners and developers are discovering approximately one new lava cave a month in the Auckland Volcanic Field (AVF), and a new research project aims to create a complete database of historical records and new discoveries. The project by DEVORA (Determining Volcanic Risk In Auckland), a long-stan...

16/02/2024

Tradie HR director and Building Today columnist Leigh Olsen presents the “Boss Checklist” to help identify just how effective you are as a boss, and to identify areas to develop in 2024.

Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen presents the “Boss Checklist” to help identify just how effective you are as a boss, and to identify areas to develop in 2024. Being a boss of tradies — such a great job, but it comes with a unique set of challenges. You have to have your wits about you, […]

01/02/2024

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (REINZ) December 2023 figures show a notable increase in sales activity, median prices lifting, lower days to sell, and a clear sense of more confidence overall (year-on-year).

The Real Estate Institute of New Zealand’s (REINZ) December 2023 figures show a notable increase in sales activity, median prices lifting, lower days to sell, and a clear sense of more confidence overall (year-on-year). REINZ chief executive Jen Baird says December showed that the trend of steady ...