Two new seismic resilience modules designed to help strengthen homes against earthquakes have been launched. The modules were developed in a partnership between the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC), Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the building industry. “The new modules are […]
Construction and demolition waste accounts for half of New Zealand’s total landfill intake. New Zealand’s waste hierarchy guides sustainable waste management, aiming to keep materials in use for as long as possible and minimise what goes to landfill. By maximising the reuse, recycling, and resale of building materials, this statistic can be improved. Pioneering a […]
After its heritage protection was removed, a neglected Christchurch mansion will be demolished and replaced with student housing. Unoccupied since the 2011 earthquakes, Antonio Hall has since been the site of several suspected arson attacks. The Christchurch City Council agreed to remove the property at 265 Riccarton Road from its heritage buildings schedule in September. […]
Driving efficiently can result in a 35% difference in fuel consumption, the New Zealand Transport Association says. In light of this, Transporting New Zealand has announced a new online tool designed to help the road freight industry decarbonise. The Green Fleet Self-Assessment tool is a ten-question survey that lets transport businesses estimate their emissions and […]
Despite the building industry’s downturn over the last 18 months, builders and tradies are “holding up well”, the 2025 Live Well, Build Well survey found. 15% expressed that inconsistent or insufficient hours were a key challenge in their jobs, compared to 8% in 2024. Of the 641 builders and tradespeople surveyed, 25% still say they […]
Details of a scaffolding collapse onto a busy Auckland road have been revealed, as the court case draws to a close. The nine-metre-high scaffold for townhouses built on the boundary of the Ellerslie Racecourse fell onto Remuera’s Peach Parade on a windy January day last year. A WorkSafe investigation found the scaffold was effectively free-standing […]
34,078 homes were consented in New Zealand in the year ended August 2025, according to the latest Stats NZ data. This represents a 1.3% increase for the year ended August 2024, indicating an uptick in construction activity that reflects the optimistic outlook of the sector as a whole. “The number of homes consented has started […]
What is the future of New Zealand’s built urban environment, and how can we improve on past mistakes? This big question is central to the work of the Urban Design Forum (UDF), which promotes nationwide urban design excellence and keeps these issues at the forefront. Their calls to balance quantity with quality when it comes […]
Many commercial buildings face challenges such as leaks, rust, and the presence of asbestos in older roofing materials. Yet replacing old roofs entirely can be a costly and troublesome process. Asbestos roof encapsulation offers an alternative solution. The process involves applying a special sealant to an asbestos roof, creating a protective coating that traps fibres […]
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