Construction
New procurement rules urge wool use in govt buildings
The government says the move aims to provide opportunities for local wool producers.
Couple out of pocket after builder ran three years over schedule
Deborah and Basil Richards were stuck with a $130,000 contractors' bill, despite having already paid the builder in advance.
Building company says lower supply costs possible by saying 'no'
Latitude Homes says it has been able to negotiate lower prices despite rising supply costs.
Mayor frustrated as Dunedin Hospital upgrade makes slow progress
Dunedin's mayor says he's frustrated the building of Dunedin's new hospital has progressed slowly despite figures showing almost a quarter of the budget has already been spent. Audio
Construction sector down more than 3 percent in quarter
The economy has beat expectations and climbed out of recession at the end of last year but it's not without its weak spots. Master Builders chief executive Ankit Sharma spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Why has New Zealand not banned engineered stone?
Dr Alexandra Muthu is an occupational and environmental physician and long-time advocate for greater regulation and she speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
The women battling for excavator supremacy
History could be made at the National Excavator Operator Competition, where contests have had to dunk basketballs, pour tea, and scoop eggs in heavy machinery.
Construction costs stable amid industry downturn
The cost of building a standard one-storey home in six major cities rose 0.4 percent in the three months ended February.
New-look St James won't just be a theatre, owner says
The owner of Auckland's St James hopes to have the historic theatre opened for its 100th birthday. Audio
'It's really dangerous, it could've hurt anyone'
The daughter of a woman injured by falling debris on Auckland's Queen Street says she's yet to get answers from the council.
Fletcher Building reports even bigger first-half net loss
New Zealand's largest building company's revenue for the six months ended December was down 7 percent with an underlying profit slightly ahead of market consensus.
Brain drain claim as engineers quit NZ over stalled infrastructure work
Hundreds of engineers are losing their jobs and leaving our shores due to infrastructure project delays, creating "significant" risk to our nation's development, says the head of New Zealand's…
Auckland CBD footpath still blocked after falling debris
Auckland Council believes water ingress is behind the small piece of concrete that fell from a Queen Street building on Monday, breaking through a glass canopy and leaving two pedestrians with…
Consents granted for 264 homes in built-to-rent project in Morningside
A construction project by KiwiSaver fund manager Simplicity has the necessary resource consents to build 264 homes in Morningside.
Need a builder? Now might be the time
Builders affected by the economic downturn have gone from turning away work, to fighting for jobs. Audio
Golf club's plans for 'lifestyle community' with 170 homes
A Hastings golf club has requested a change to the Hastings District Plan to rezone land in Bridge Pā.
What it's like building a 3D house
The printer arm moves around building up layers, says one of those involved in the country's first 3D printed show home.
Mitre 10 to take over central Wellington Warehouse site
Mitre 10 is set to take over the location of a central Wellington Warehouse outlet when the red shed is vacated this year.
Stalled skyscraper developer asks no media at council meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper. Audio
Firm charges worker thousands for job, sacks him a week later
The company was ordered to pay more than $46,000 in compensation, fines and lost wages to the worker.
