If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if you blended the practicality of a work ute with the performance of a sports car and the efficiency of an electric vehicle (EV), then the BYD Shark 6 might just be what you’d imagine. This plug-in hybrid ute is setting a new standard in New Zealand’s traditionally […]

Tiles are one of those materials that can be overlooked during the planning stage, but they play a huge role in how a space performs, not just how it looks. Whether you’re working on a residential build, a commercial fit-out, or a large public facility, choosing the right tile for the right environment can make […]

Virtual tours revolutionise construction documentation Entrepreneurial tradesman Rob Horrocks is pioneering the use of 3D and 360-degree scanning tech in New Zealand’s residential construction industry. Like Google Street View for inside your pre-lined walls, 3D Three60 uses state-of-the-art Matterport camera equipment with infrared and lidar scanners to create high-definition virtual tours that archive, measure, and […]

New Zealand’s sand shortage grows, and demand is not slowing down. The crisis has been building over recent years, but by Christmas 2024, Auckland had run out of sand for construction. Sand is a critical resource in New Zealand’s construction industry, used not only in concrete but as bedding for roads and pipes and in […]

In May 2025, the Auckland War Memorial Museum was closed while specialists removed asbestos that had been discovered in the roofing of the original 1929 part of the building during renewal work. Auckland Museum Tumu Whakarae Chief Executive David Reeves said it had been a challenging few weeks, but the community looked forward to partially […]

A Shift to ‘Whole of House’ Insulation Compliance The Government has unveiled its anticipated plans to overhaul national insulation laws. It aims to cut the cost of the average new build by up to $15,000. “I’ve heard clearly from the industry that the current one-size-fits-all approach to insulation requirements is needlessly driving up costs,” Minister […]