Job cuts are beginning to sharpen across the construction industry, with a growing number of major contractors scaling back staffing as workloads tighten, project pipelines slow, and economic conditions remain uncertain.   Downer has confirmed staff reductions as part of an operational reset in response to softer demand. It’s confirmed more than 70 roles of […]

Concrete New Zealand (NZ) has welcomed the Sustainable Steel Council’s newly released roadmap which outlines the steel industry’s pathway to net-zero emissions by 2050, as another positive step for the construction and infrastructure ecosystem.   Concrete NZ Chief Executive Rob Gaimster said the steel industry roadmap reflects growing alignment across the built environment on the […]

The Government is introducing a major shake-up of how infrastructure projects are assessed and approved, with a stronger focus on independent oversight, clearer advice to Ministers, and improved value for money in public investment.   Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Finance Minister Nicola Willis say changes to the Investment Management System are designed to ensure […]

In 2026, ANZAC Day falls on a Saturday, which changes how the public holiday is observed for many New Zealanders.   While the date itself remains April 25, workplace entitlements shift under the country’s Mondayisation rules, which are designed to make the system fairer for employees whose schedules don’t include weekends.   Mondayisation was introduced […]

Overseas-sourced building products are yet to make a significant impact on the construction market, despite sustained pressure from rising build costs and ongoing concerns about affordability across the sector.   While parallel importing and direct offshore procurement are legal and increasingly accessible, industry commentary suggests uptake remains limited, with most projects still relying heavily on […]

A growing number of New Zealand graduates are reconsidering the value of a university degree, with new research showing many would opt for a skilled trade if given a second chance. A global study by MoneySuperMarket has found that 67% of New Zealand degree holders would choose a vocational pathway over university if they were […]