Blogs
Tradies ‘holding up well’, building well
October 30, 2025
Despite a challenging 18 months for the building sector, many tradies are “holding up well,” says programme lead Rafael Caso,...
Asbestos closes Auckland’s main fire station
October 27, 2025
Auckland Central Fire Station was evacuated after asbestos was found in the building. Positive tests came back from an unused...
Infrastructure Champions celebrated at CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards
October 27, 2025
New Zealand’s civil construction sector took centre stage in Tauranga at the 2025 CCNZ Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards, where the...
How worksites can Waste Less
October 24, 2025
Construction and demolition waste accounts for half of New Zealand’s total landfill intake. New Zealand’s waste hierarchy guides sustainable waste...
Scaffold collapse a safety reminder
October 17, 2025
Details of a scaffolding collapse onto a busy Auckland road have been revealed, as the court case draws to a...
Balancing urban housing quality and quantity
October 14, 2025
What is the future of New Zealand’s built urban environment, and how can we improve on past mistakes? This big...
2025 State of the Sector
October 11, 2025
After several bruising years of disruption, the construction industry is starting to breathe again. The 2025 State of the Sector...
Too hot to handle
October 9, 2025
Before we know it, summer will be back, and so will the heatwaves, restless nights, and soaring indoor temperatures. For...
Growing for the Future
October 8, 2025
Sustainable farming in Aotearoa is about reducing harm and rethinking how we grow, produce, and interact with the land. In...