Category: Regular Blogs
Can’t find skilled staff? Train them
Ben O’Connell / March 12, 2026
As building and infrastructure projects begin to move from planning to delivery across New Zealand, one issue continues to concern...
A hands-on career development approach
Ben O’Connell / March 9, 2026
NZA champions future builders, roofers, joiners and bricklayers in their career journey. With decades of experience in connecting apprentices to...
MATES’ Long Lap: Building Connection Across Construction Teams
Ben O’Connell / March 4, 2026
When MATES in Construction NZ heard from more than 2300 workers through the 2025 Industry Well-being Survey, supported by ASB,...
National infrastructure plan welcomed
Ben O’Connell / February 26, 2026
The industry has welcomed the Government’s 30-year infrastructure plan. The long-term strategy emphasises maintenance and nonpartisan thinking as it anticipates...
The skills the trades workforce needs
Ben O’Connell / 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
Ben O’Connell / 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
Ben O’Connell / 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
Ben O’Connell / February 16, 2026
Electrical inspectors say a rule change has increased the risk of people being electrocuted in homes and businesses. The change...