Blogs

On Canterbury’s water woes

April 24, 2026

Canterbury’s water infrastructure is under increasing scrutiny as wild weather, ageing networks, regulatory change, and population growth combine to reshape...

Overseas products yet to gain traction

April 22, 2026

Overseas-sourced building products are yet to make a significant impact on the construction market, despite sustained pressure from rising build...

Two-thirds of Kiwi graduates would choose a trade if starting again

April 20, 2026

A growing number of New Zealand graduates are reconsidering the value of a university degree, with new research showing many...

Think before you dig

April 17, 2026

Checking for underground services before you start upheaving the ground really matters. We all know that what’s beneath the ground...

Turning sunshine into energy security

April 14, 2026

Marlborough’s largest solar project is now feeding electricity into the local network, marking a practical step forward for the region’s...

The road ahead

April 14, 2026

National Infrastructure Plan sets a 30-year course for New Zealand construction Few issues are more central to New Zealand’s long-term...

Crane statistics lowest since 2016

April 14, 2026

The nation’s crane activity has fallen to its lowest level in a decade. New Zealand’s construction slowdown is now clearly...

Sector braces for Cyclone Vaianu

April 14, 2026

As Tropical Cyclone Vaianu tracks toward New Zealand, the focus is not only on immediate safety, but also on how...

Concreting over winter

April 14, 2026

Concrete may be one of the most reliable materials in construction, but winter conditions can quickly test even the best-laid...