Running more environmentally sustainable projects isn’t something you can achieve alone – it’s a team effort. So, making sure you bring your team and sub-contractors along on the journey with you is crucial to being successful. Work together Much like any project, you can’t do it all alone – you need the people around you […]

Gas appliances in New Zealand homes are fuelling serious health risks and billions of dollars in costs, according to new research released by the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA). The Health Impacts and Costs of Indoor Combustion in Aotearoa report, which also looks at the health impacts of combustion appliances – such as gas […]

Collecting and separating materials on site is a great way to reduce waste. So, one of the best ways to ensure your Waste Management and Minimisation Plan (WMMP) succeeds, and it’s easier for your team to do the right thing, is to have a well thought out, easy-to-use waste and recycling system. What do we […]

The construction industry was the biggest source of eco-innovation in this year’s Sustainable Business Awards. 22 of the 119 finalists on the Next List 2025 came from the Built Environment sector. The annual showcase of New Zealand’s leading sustainable innovators highlights the people, projects, and organisations driving transformative change for a better future. “These people […]

Check that your chimney can withstand an earthquake or, if it falls, won’t cause serious damage. That’s the advice of the Natural Hazards Commission Toka Tū Ake (NHC), which is reminding people that unreinforced masonry chimneys can be a significant risk to people’s safety and the strength of our nation’s homes. “Pretty much every major […]

Reducing the waste your project produces is an excellent way to reduce emissions and costs while increasing your sustainability credentials. As anyone in the industry knows, a failure to plan is a plan for failure, and managing the waste your project produces is no different. What is a waste management plan and why does it […]