Construction
Lobby group fears Auckland CBD will lose 2000 car parks
Auckland Council's decision to sell a downtown car parking building will kill retail businesses and hollow out the CBD, a lobby group says. Audio
Fletcher Building criticises 'crude' attempt to deflect blame for pipe failures
Fletcher Building stands by its view that installation errors caused Iplex pipe failures in Perth.
Marae need more certainty in earthquake-prone regulation review
A Massey University professor is calling on the Government to give greater certainty for marae in its review of earthquake-prone building regulations. Morning Report producer Emma Ricketts has more. Audio
Building cost inflation plummets to four-year low
Multiple reasons, like lower material costs, fewer supply chain disruptions, and a slowing construction sector, are behind this.
Precinct Properties spreads wings into building of high density accommodation
The NZX listed property developer is making a big push into residential developments in Auckland.
King's Service Medal recipient almost deleted email
Katareina Kaiwai thought it was a prank, but it was an award for her services to women and the civil construction industry.
DIY tips and hints
This week builder Stan Scott joins Jesse to help with any handy hints for projects people might be undertaking at home. If you have a question or need a hand with something you're up to please text… Audio
Construction industry leaders plead for acceleration of infrastructure projects
Labour leader Chris Hipkins revealed a letter from the industry leaders in Parliament on Wednesday.
Wellington cafe to close due to 'never-ending' construction
An inner-city Wellington cafe says it's being forced to close its doors by the council's never-ending construction work on the central library and the Town Hall. The cafe's co-founder Rhys Kaan spoke… Audio
Building standards stuck in the 1960s, industry told
The building industry has been told that New Zealand's building code is designed for a climate that no longer exists.
Commission pushes on for taller buildings in Mt Maunganui
Six-storey buildings could be permitted after the recommendations of an independent hearing panel were rejected.
New scheme aims to keep leftover building materials out of landfill
The timber, mesh and bricks would usually be sent to the dump, but is now being made available for home DIY jobs.
DIY with Stan Scott
Builder Stan Scott's back today to help with some handy hints and tips for your DIY projects or repairs around the house. If you have any questions for Stan please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz. Audio
Construction firms feeling the pressure with inflation and interest rates
A new survey shows the broader economic outlook has replaced labour shortages and supply chain disruptions as the main concerns.
Do better bosses: Too many workers losing fingers - WorkSafe
WorkSafe is calling on manufacturing businesses to boost safety standards, saying too many workers are losing their fingers in industrial machinery.
Court clears NZTA to acquire land for Mt Messenger bypass
The owner of a farm - parts of which a court has ruled can be acquired for the bypass - says he has no regrets about fighting the project.
Engineer who forged signatures on home designs to be sentenced
An engineer who forged the signatures of higher qualified colleagues is to be sentenced in the Rotorua District Court.
Social housing in a heritage building
The project's developer believes it will be NZ's first social housing project inside a heritage-listed building. Audio
Repurposing vacant buildings post-COVID era
Jose Antonio Lara-Hernandez is a registered architect and senior academic at AUT. His work explores how existing buildings can be repurposed for entirely new uses. This is becoming increasingly… Audio
Woman seeks $30k refund from builder as garage sits unfinished
"I think he's blocked me": Roshni Devi says a builder has left her in the lurch with an unfinished job and poorly done flooring.
