Construction
'He hasn't been talking to the industry' - Builders slam insulation rollback
The Building Minister is looking to change insulation standards because of costs, but Certified Builders says the price is already relatively low.
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books Audio
Penk explains why he wants to roll back insulation standards
Reducing insulation standards could lead to more - and more affordable - houses being built, he says. Most experts advise against it. Audio
Northland construction company running successfully on a four day week
Ezra Bell Construction in Northland is ahead of the game when it comes to work life balance for it's employees. Audio
What the review of NZ's workplace safety rules must get right
Opinion - Simply reducing red tape won't fix the deeper problems, work health and safety experts say.
Council looks at changing controversial intensification plan
Nelson City Council has recommended changes for a hearing panel to consider later this year.
Oamaru man becomes qualified builder at age of 66
For many of us, our 60s mean picking up a SuperGold card and having more time in the garden. Not so for Marcus Brown. Audio
Cost of building new homes drops for the first time in years
The cost to build a new house has dropped for the first time in more than a decade, according to a new report.
The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker discuss remote building inspections becoming the norm and the history of New Zealand ads. Audio
Government removes size rules for apartments in housing fix
The government is promising to fix the housing crisis by flooding the market with affordable homes and driving down prices. They're calling it an ambitious agenda with six key changes including… Audio
Developer warns scrapping size rules risks tiny apartments
A property developer says a move to scrap size rules for apartments would run the risk of unbearably small houses becoming the new affordable. The government has announced new housing policies that… Audio
'Not NIMBYism' - Neighbours upset over new retirement village
A new retirement village in Mount Maunganui is upsetting neighbours and drawing attention to fast-tracking legislation.
The fall of DIY and how Helping Hands can teach those skills
Every couple of weeks or so we check in with builder Stan Scott to talk DIY projects they have on the go. But at the other end of the spectrum the art of DIY looks like it's on the out for younger… Audio
Tiny home enthusiasts back rule change on granny flats
Excitement is building among tiny home fans and builders ahead of an overhaul of the rules.
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.
