Construction
Playing Favourites with architect Julie Stout
Architect, educator, activist and ambassador Julie Stout has been named the New Zealand Institute of Architects 2021 Gold Medallist, the highest award an architect can receive in Aotearoa. She joins… Audio, Gallery
Doubling of profit from construction sector lifts Fletcher Building result
Fletcher Building has reported a solid lift in first-half profit as it benefited from a strong housing market and building boom.
NZ Institute of Architects on rapidly rising building costs
The cost of building is skyrocketing, and new figures show there's no sign of that changing.
CoreLogic is predicting building costs could reach double digit growth for a sustained period due to… Audio
House building costs surge, 'plenty more' growth likely
Residential construction costs are rising at their fastest pace in four years with further increases expected.
Jeff Bezos' superyacht will see historic bridge dismantled
The middle section of Rotterdam's Koningshaven Bridge will be temporarily removed to allow the Amazon founder's 130ft (40m) high boat to sail through.
The Auckland light rail saga continues
At last a concrete plan for light rail in Auckland - but at an eye watering cost. What are the chances of this really happening? And is it the right option? Audio
Auckland light rail 'worst of both worlds' say transport gurus
The government is touting its partly tunneled light rail project as a gamechanger for the city.
The trains would run every five minutes from Wynyard Quarter all the way to the airport.
The editor of… Audio
Auckland light rail route announced
An extended underground light rail route will be built in Auckland.
The Government has announced the supercity's light rail project will run under the city from Wynyard Quarter to Mt Roskill, before… Audio
'Diabolical' prices, inflation leaves working professionals out of pocket
The new record inflation figures come as no shock to many, with rising housing, fuel and construction costs putting the pinch on even those with means.
Record consents for new homes but builders warn of delays
Despite a record number of consents for new homes being issued last year, builders say construction could still be delayed due to a lack of workers and materials.
There were 48,522 homes consented in… Audio
Construction minister keen to see record housing consents continue
Minister for Building and Construction Poto Williams said more houses were being built than any government since the 1970s, with consent numbers having "more than tripled in the last decade".
Fears for Mangawhai sandspit over seabed sand mining at Pakiri - council
Pakiri sea floor sand has played a major role in Auckland's construction scene.
Tunnel from Mt Eden to Auckland CBD complete in rail project
Construction of Auckland's City Rail Link came one step closer to completion today, with a tunnel now dug from Mount Eden to the CBD.
DIY with Stan Scott
If you're looking for some tips to improve your place for any upcoming festivities, builder Stan Scott has some tips and tricks to share with you for any DIY jobs you're planning on. Audio
Christchurch Convention Centre opens today
After lengthy construction and Covid-19 delays, a centrepiece in Christchurch's earthquake rebuild will finally open its doors today. The $475 million convention centre called Te Pae is already booked… Audio
Structural engineers want stronger penalties for errors within industry
Structural engineers want the fines for substandard designing boosted, warning that poor buildings are still slipping through.
The Panel with Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard (Part 1)
Panellists Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard discuss to Covid-19 'traffic lights' and rising building costs. Audio
Inquiry finds structural engineer negligent but not incompetent
A major Masterton building owner is furious at the outcome of a five-year-long inquiry into a structural engineer signing off on flawed earthquake designs. Audio
Inquiry finds engineer negligent but not incompetent
A Masterton building owner is furious at the outcome of a five-year-long inquiry into a structural engineer who approved designs for buildings that were prone to earthquakes.
Engineering New Zealand… Audio
Kenepuru Sound residents finally get road access back
Residents in Kenepuru Sound can finally get in and out by road, more than four months after the damaging July storm.
Full repairs so that visitors can also use the road again are expected to take up… Audio
