Sustainability

Stormwater runoff is the biggest source of pollution in urban waterways, and metal roofs are a major contributor. Each time it rains, dissolved heavy metals such as zinc and copper can wash off roofs and into drains, streams and rivers, where they threaten aquatic life.   Research highlighted by the New Zealand Herald and Stuff […]

The nation’s first rubber road has been laid in Selwyn. The installation on Glentunnel Domain Road uses recycled rubber crumb made locally by Treadlite NZ in partnership with HEB Construction. The local council is trialling three different rubber surfaces in this location. Options include a rubber surface laid over a conventional aggregate base, a rubber-modified […]

New Zealand’s love for getting hands-on comes to life with WD-40’s Repair Challenge. Running from March 1 to April 18 the challenge calls on makers, tradies, professionals and DIYers to showcase the projects that keep materials in circulation and extend the life of well-loved items. Saving money, cutting waste, and taking pride in keeping tools, […]

Our environmental services sector keeps growing as building rules tighten and awareness of old contaminants grows. Work involving asbestos removal and site remediation has become a key part of today’s building and property industries.  But disposing of hazardous materials safely and ensuring we protect the environment is a huge undertaking and legal responsibility. Across the […]

The New Zealand Green Building Council has this week marked its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2006 by 31 members, NZGBC is now a community of over 700 member organisations and associates, all dedicated to creating healthier, more resilient, and lower-impact buildings and homes. Over the past two decades, NZGBC has driven major change across the […]

The construction sector has emerged as the biggest source of sustainability innovation in the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards. Despite ongoing economic challenges, 22 of the 119 finalists on the Next List 2025 come from the Built Environment, which is more than any other sector.The Next List is an annual showcase of New Zealand’s leading sustainable […]