According to the latest NZIER (New Zealand Institute of Economic Research) Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO), a net 35 percent of firms expect the general economic outlook to deteriorate over the coming months. The NZIER report points to a further decline in business confidence in the June quarter as higher interest rates continue to […]

While comfort and practicality are the most important considerations for tradies’ attire, a little attention to the way we dress can boost confidence and a sense of professionalism. Above all, industry professionals must prioritise function over fashion, but achieving both is certainly possible. Your clothes need to withstand tough working conditions. Speaking of, our nation’s […]

When you think of workplace hazards, factories and construction sites often come to mind. Growing research suggests our homes may harbour a silent threat: silica dust. Silicosis, the lung disease caused by inhaling silica particles, is normally associated with mining or stonecutting. However, the increasing popularity of quartz and engineered stone for kitchen and bathroom […]

Construction and demolition waste accounts for 40 to 50 percent of New Zealand’s total waste going to landfills. Most of this dumping of construction waste is unnecessary. Research shows that at least half of waste could be diverted from landfills if it was sorted. The new Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi has teamed up with local […]

Construction and demolition waste accounts for 40 to 50 percent of New Zealand’s total waste going to landfills. Most of this dumping of construction waste is unnecessary. Research shows that at least half of waste could be diverted from landfills if it was sorted. The new Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi has teamed up with local […]

In July, RNZ reported that building and construction minister Chris Penk wants to roll back upgrades to insulation and glazing requirements introduced by the previous Labour government. The standards save a new home an estimated 40 percent on heating.  Per correspondence released to RNZ under the Official Information Act, government experts told Penk that the […]