A contamination scare involving asbestos in imported materials has led to temporary closures at Pacific Door Systems (PDS) and triggered a nationwide investigation into fire-rated doors. The issue centres on FRB core, a fire-retardant board widely used in the manufacture of Pyropanel fire doors. Recent testing has confirmed traces of asbestos in some batches imported […]

In a move towards sustainability, the Auckland Council has chosen to deconstruct and dismantle buildings rather than demolish them, aiming to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills. This approach not only looks to reduce waste but also supports the city’s goal of achieving zero waste by 2040. Buildings are carefully dismantled to recover reusable […]

It feels like a ‘one-in-100-year’ weather event now happens every year. Flooding and landslides in the Nelson-Tasman region are the latest reminder of how vulnerable New Zealand is to extreme weather, and how we must prepare accordingly. One of the most destructive costs is forestry slash: the woody debris of branches, treetops, and even whole […]

A striking example of the consequences of poor ventilation and moisture control emerged recently in Wellington, where an abandoned home became home to an industrial-sized puffball of mould. The overgrown fungal growth drew attention not just for its size but for the severe health and safety risks associated with unchecked indoor mould. The 1980s Khandallah […]

The existing quake-prone building system will be reworked, Construction Minister Chris Penk announced. “The Government is removing the New Building Standard (NBS) ratings currently used by engineers to determine whether a property is earthquake-prone,” he told the media. He expects the new system to save New Zealanders more than $8.2 billion in remediation and demolition […]

As New Zealand moves toward a lower-emissions future, much of the conversation focuses on EVs, energy supply, and farming reforms. Yet one of the most effective changes is happening quietly—through the windows. Better aluminium window and door systems are transforming homes, reducing energy use, and helping the country meet tighter building regulations. Why Joinery Matters […]