Out of the 14 industries that Stats NZ measures financial data for, construction and manufacturing had the largest decreases in sales in the June 2025 quarter. Construction sales were down $720 million compared with the first three months of 2025. “Construction sales fell 3.1% in the June 2025 quarter, following a 0.7% rise in the […]

In my last article, we discussed what carbon is, why it’s a problem, and what impact the construction and demolition (C&D) industry has. Now we’ll look at how reducing the carbon created during a building project is a great way to improve your environmental sustainability. Let’s get started One of the simplest places to begin […]

Nearly all potholes on New Zealand’s state highways are now being repaired within 24 hours, as the Transport Agency steps up preventative measures using new technology. When it comes to road maintenance, one focus for the current Government is preventing potholes. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) continues to deliver its annual state highway renewal […]

Carbon is one of the most abundant elements in existence and forms the basis of all known life. But you can have too much of a good thing, and carbon is no different. Let’s look at what we mean by carbon and what impact the construction and demolition (C&D) industry has. The basics Earth has […]

Concrete NZ’s 2024 Sustainability Report says that the decarbonisation of New Zealand’s cement and concrete sectors is accelerating. Concrete NZ Sustainability and Policy Director Tim Kleier says the industry has set ambitious goals, including a 44% reduction in direct and electricity-related CO2 emissions by 2030 (compared to a 2020 baseline) and a net-zero carbon industry […]

This is the first in a series of articles which will explain the ins and outs of sustainability and how to apply it in C&D. Sustainability is increasingly under the spotlight in the construction and demolition industry – from Government and local council resource consents and contractual requirements, to demand from private and corporate clients. […]