Blogs

The skills the trades workforce needs

February 23, 2026

The national construction workforce excels in technical skills but could improve in business management, planning, organising and leadership, a new...

NZGBC celebrates 20th anniversary

February 20, 2026

The New Zealand Green Building Council has this week marked its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2006 by 31 members, NZGBC...

Fast floodwater a hidden urban danger

February 17, 2026

Fast-moving floodwater dramatically increases the risk to urban pedestrians, new modelling has shown.  A Wellington case study showed that walking...

Electrical rule change to be reviewed

February 16, 2026

Electrical inspectors say a rule change has increased the risk of people being electrocuted in homes and businesses.  The change...

Gas explosion hospitalises forklift driver

February 14, 2026

WorkSafe is calling on all industries to follow through on controlling risks once they are identified after a gas explosion...

Construction sector leads sustainability charge

February 11, 2026

The construction sector has emerged as the biggest source of sustainability innovation in the 2025 Sustainable Business Awards. Despite ongoing...

School-based trade training program launches

February 11, 2026

A new school-based trade training initiative will see Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes students build transportable homes.  The TradeBase program...

Government acts after recent storms

February 2, 2026

Recovery efforts after severe weather struck the North Island have begun. States of emergency were declared in several regions after...

Construction costs forecast to rise

January 19, 2026

Data indicates that building a house will likely become more expensive in 2026. Cotality’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI)...