Thousands of building products are to be more readily available to New Zealand trades as the Government releases its building product specifications document. From plasterboard and cladding to windows and external doors, building companies will be better able to buy overseas building materials in a move Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says will promote […]
Manufacturers are working with the government to reform health and safety regulations that they say are unworkable. The proposed changes look to align national standards with their international counterparts. The government risk management consultation involves wood processors, bakers, millers, and other manufacturing industries. “We’re simplifying machine guarding rules and reviewing exposure standards to reduce complexity […]
Preparing for AI, machine learning, and automation can make even the most informed industry members uneasy. With technology evolving so quickly, predicting our uncertain future is challenging, but in many ways, it’s possible. The Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ) anticipates that technology, AI, and automation will significantly transform the nation’s construction industry over […]
A recent global survey has put into question whether small to medium-sized businesses are actually adopting artificial intelligence within their operations. The Peninsula Group Survey revealed that while some businesses in Australia and New Zealand are starting to use it, half haven’t incorporated AI into their operations yet. Conducted in August 2024 across five countries […]
A report highlighting major and widespread productivity challenges facing the construction sector has underlined the importance of the Government’s plan to make it easier and more affordable to build. Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says, “The New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association has released a report investigating the building and construction sector and outlining […]
The New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects (NZILA) says the government’s success in designing a nationwide climate adaptation framework depends on them. NZILA President Debbie Tikao has said that the success of any strategy will depend entirely on the government’s propensity to employ landscape architects. This message comes after Minister for Climate Change Hon Simon […]
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