When the Te Ara Pekapeka project, which claimed Supreme Winner and Over $3 Million Project of the Year at the SCNZ Excellence in Steel Awards, it was a proud moment for Culham Engineering and Eastbridge Ltd. This achievement was not just an industry award; it was a celebration of engineering ability, collaboration, and environmental responsibility […]

Data indicates that building a house will likely become more expensive in 2026. Cotality’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) shows residential building costs increased by 0.9% in Q4 2025. Though it’s the largest quarterly rise since Q3 2024 (1.1%), the figure remains below the long-term average of 1%, indicating stability. With a hopeful outlook, […]

The construction sector has emerged as the biggest source of sustainability innovation in the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards. Despite ongoing economic challenges, 22 of the 119 finalists on the Next List 2025 come from the Built Environment, which is more than any other sector.The Next List is an annual showcase of New Zealand’s leading sustainable […]

The government is ending its road cone hotline six months early. Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden says the pilot did exactly what it needed to do. “We now understand what’s really causing the excessive use of road cones, and changing to a risk-based approach is key to resolving these issues.” She says […]

Housing consents data reports have painted 2025 as a transition year. In recalibration mode after the post-COVID surge, annual figures show around 33,000 homes consented year-on-year. The sector sentiment is ‘proceed with caution’, but perhaps slow stability is welcome after the 2021 peak and 2023 freefall. National housing momentum is moving down south. Queenstown stood […]

New Zealand ranks near the bottom of developed countries for asset management, says Andy Hagan, the Infrastructure Commission’s general manager of investment. A new guidance framework aims to improve the nation’s performance. “Leaky hospitals, mouldy classrooms, and deteriorating public buildings are the visible signs of a system that has struggled to plan and invest for […]