Category: Regular Blogs
Turning sunshine into energy security
Ben O’Connell / 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
Jonathon Taylor / 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...
Concreting over winter
Ben O’Connell / April 14, 2026
Concrete may be one of the most reliable materials in construction, but winter conditions can quickly test even the best-laid...
The rise of modular construction
Ben O’Connell / April 14, 2026
To tackle rising construction costs, modular construction is on the rise. Instead of building everything from scratch on one site,...
Boil water notices flow through nation
Ben O’Connell / April 14, 2026
Boil water notices are rippling through the country, putting renewed focus on the state of freshwater infrastructure and the need...
Will the EV bubble burst?
Ben O’Connell / April 13, 2026
Amid continuing volatility in global fuel markets, electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining momentum in the local new‑vehicle market. Recent data...
Asbestos siding 101
Ben O’Connell / April 9, 2026
Asbestos cement siding was a popular choice in New Zealand homes and commercial buildings from the 1940s through to the late...
Auckland transport infrastructure gap widens
Ben O’Connell / April 9, 2026
A new report from the thinktank Committee for Auckland is urging immediate and decisive action on Auckland’s transport system. It...