Civil Engineering stories
Bailey Gair's election signals a shift in New Zealand's civil construction sector, as sustainability and climate resilience rise up the agenda.
Skills shortages, cost pressures and red tape are leaving New Zealand contractors wary as vital infrastructure projects come under strain.
With 44,000 extra workers needed, New Zealand infrastructure firms are courting schoolgirls to fill trade and technical shortages.
Cyclists and pedestrians can now cross safely after a lightweight steel retrofit won top honours at the SCNZ awards.
Her research on resilience and workforce challenges is set to bolster governance as BRANZ seeks better outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand's building sector.
WorkSafe has accepted reparations and safety commitments instead of charges, after failures in temporary traffic management led to a cyclist's death.
More funding in Budget 2022 will not close New Zealand’s $210 billion infrastructure gap, with workers and costs still straining delivery.
Delaying action on the 30-year blueprint risks worsening New Zealand's 118,500-worker shortfall and $210 billion infrastructure gap.
Workplace bullying and poor manager relations are being flagged as hidden drivers of costly construction injuries in New Zealand.
New Zealand risks missing its infrastructure build-out unless it creates clearer entry points and training for civil construction workers.
Employers warn the reforms could raise costs and trigger conflict, as a new income insurance scheme and fair pay laws go out for comment.
Poor planning for tunnels can leave cities facing congestion, cracking and water ingress that may take years to surface.
Projects saving time, money and emissions were among eight winners at the 2021 IPWEA NZ Asset Management Excellence Awards.
Employers face fresh staffing risks as phased border openings may speed departures and delay the return of skilled migrants.
Contract wording will decide whether builders absorb Covid-19 shutdown and isolation costs, with no automatic time extension if it is silent.
A mechanic’s light vehicle was crushed in a truck park when a departing dump truck drove over its tray and left without realising.
Construction firms are under pressure as insolvencies account for a quarter of all business failures, with New Zealand now watching closely.
Tree roots can crack walls and disrupt drains when dry soils shrink, making monitoring essential for homes and infrastructure.
The civil construction lobby will have a new voice on training, immigration and safety when Alan Pollard takes over as Chief Executive in January.
The council says wider benefits for ratepayers followed once it stopped choosing projects on the lowest price and focused on long-term value.
