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Watercare’s big construction partnership
Auckland Council

Watercare’s big construction partnership

The deal should improve certainty for contractors and could cut costs as Watercare pursues long-term savings and sustainability goals.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2019
Infrastructure Commission’s multi-billion dollar opportunity
Supply Chain

Infrastructure Commission’s multi-billion dollar opportunity

Better procurement could unlock billions of dollars in value from New Zealand’s $129 billion infrastructure pipeline, industry groups say.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry
Human Capital Management

New research reveals a critical problem for New Zealand’s construction industry

Uncertainty over project timing is hampering hiring and investment, with 77% of contractors wanting a clearer pipeline of government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Number of new houses nearing record high
Migration

Number of new houses nearing record high

New dwelling consents are still climbing despite labour and materials constraints, with Auckland’s smaller homes now outpacing standalone houses for the first time.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Underwater hotel coming to Great Barrier Reef
Climate change

Underwater hotel coming to Great Barrier Reef

Visitors could soon sleep under the reef, as Queensland backs a GBP £1 million pontoon project expected to draw 160,000 more tourists a year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 7th Jul 2019
New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction
Manufacturing

New trends in engineering plastics signpost the future of automation, processing and construction

Manufacturers are gaining cheaper, safer and lighter parts as advanced plastics replace metal in machinery, buildings and bulk handling.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
New Commission key to healthy infrastructure industry
Public Sector

New Commission key to healthy infrastructure industry

A national pipeline could help civil contractors avoid boom-bust cycles and invest with more certainty, the industry says.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019
Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners
Data Analytics

Confidence builder for infrastructure contractors and planners

The Treasury’s new pipeline forecast could help contractors invest in staff and kit by giving clearer visibility of future government work.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment
Productivity

Construction Sector Accord a long-term commitment

A pledge to improve procurement, safety and housing supply aims to ease shortages and lift productivity across the sector.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Apr 2019
New podcast series tackles the tough issues facing New Zealand’s industries
Robotics

New podcast series tackles the tough issues facing New Zealand’s industries

Metal industry leaders will debate productivity, sustainability and AI in a free new podcast aimed at New Zealand businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2019
The world’s top upcoming projects
Construction

The world’s top upcoming projects

The awards highlight a pipeline of unbuilt schemes with the potential to reshape city skylines, including a GBP £1 billion Sydney tower.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019
The world’s top upcoming projects
Construction

The world’s top upcoming projects

The awards spotlight a €1 billion Sydney tower and other unbuilt schemes likely to reshape city skylines, transport and public space.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Mar 2019
Downfall of Arrow reflects high risk of construction
Supply Chain

Downfall of Arrow reflects high risk of construction

Contractors and subcontractors face fresh losses as Arrow’s collapse highlights mounting pressure and disputes over risk in New Zealand building work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
Gaps in infrastructure pipeline 'causing headaches'
National Party

Gaps in infrastructure pipeline 'causing headaches'

Road contractors warn a nearly GBP £3 billion roading shortfall over two years is delaying jobs and leaving crews idle across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 17th Feb 2019
World’s first underground hotel opens in Shanghai
Construction

World’s first underground hotel opens in Shanghai

Visitors can now stay in a hotel carved into an abandoned Shanghai quarry, after decade-long construction overcame engineering setbacks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
Ultra-flat high tonnage cylinders from Enerpac feature low height and safety protection for harsh conditions
Oil and Gas

Ultra-flat high tonnage cylinders from Enerpac feature low height and safety protection for harsh conditions

Confined-space lifting gets safer, as stop rings and nitrocarburised surfaces help protect 10-100 ton cylinders in harsh sites.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
Megacity projects worth trillions planned and ongoing
Smart Cities

Megacity projects worth trillions planned and ongoing

Asia-Pacific megacities dominate a US$4.2trn construction pipeline, with Dubai and London leading projects tied to housing and infrastructure.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Builders beware – robots are on the rise!
Robotics

Builders beware – robots are on the rise!

FBR’s share price jumped 21 per cent after its Hadrian X robot built a 180sq m house in under three days, signalling possible disruption for builders.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award
Supply Chain

New Zealand’s largest infrastructure project takes top sustainability award

Auckland’s rail link has cut construction waste and emissions sharply, showing big infrastructure can hit sustainability targets while easing congestion.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 2nd Dec 2018