Waste

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Auckland’s north-western Whenuapai and Red Hills suburbs are set to benefit from a $300 million wastewater infrastructure programme designed to support future growth. Watercare capital delivery general manager Suzanne Lucas says the programme aligns closely with Auckland Council’s Future Development Strategy, which anticipates significant residential and commercial growth in the area throughout the 2030s. “Our […]

Continuing its crackdown on road cones, the Government is soon to force local councils to adopt a risk-based approach to minimise spending on orange witch hats. “New Zealanders have become increasingly irritated by the too-frequently over-the-top use of road cones and costly temporary traffic management around roadworks,” Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “This approach causes […]

Since the devastating Christchurch earthquake in 2011 and the 2016 Kaikōura event, New Zealand’s approach to concrete building safety has changed dramatically. These disasters exposed weaknesses in many structures and inspired a wave of research, updated rules, and practical solutions designed to better protect lives and property. Evolving Building Codes and Assessment Standards New Zealand’s […]