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Poor culture and boom-bust pressures are driving high suicide rates among New Zealand construction workers, new research suggests.
Judges said timber’s versatility is delivering more sustainable, cost-effective buildings as Auckland honoured the year’s best designs.
Recognition for builders, consultants and safety teams has highlighted Auckland projects completed on time and within budget.
A student team's modular design could help ease Wellington's housing shortage by offering an affordable, multi-generational complex.
Asian firms already add more than GBP £3.8 billion a year to New Zealand construction, as a new forum seeks smoother collaboration.
Judges will narrow the field on 7 August, with winners of New Zealand’s only timber design awards to be unveiled at an Auckland gala in September.
I recently had to opportunity to talk to Paul Dawson about Dyson's air purifier and what benefits it brings to our health...
Nearly half of New Zealand homes fall short on basic warmth, leaving bedrooms unheated and raising health risks for children and others.
Housing shortages, leaky homes and soaring land costs are forcing New Zealand to rethink design, building methods and quality.
A traceability scheme could cut hefty repair bills and help curb unsafe or counterfeit materials in New Zealand's building sector.
With six weeks to go before New Zealand's General Election, builders will press for action on housing, infrastructure and new methods at an Auckland forum.
Updated guidance now covers energy efficiency, photovoltaics and greywater reuse for New Zealand’s building trade.
Plain English can help asset owners weigh repair costs and safety risks, as corrosion experts warn of rising deterioration across key infrastructure.
After the Canterbury earthquakes, the Isaac Theatre Royal was painstakingly rebuilt for NZ$40 million and reopened with major awards.
