Construction stories
Rising material costs and supply chain disruption are forcing builders to rethink budgeting, with digital tools increasingly filling the gap.
Government funding for a new timber knowledge hub could help slash emissions in New Zealand’s mid-rise apartments and offices.
Rising costs and supply chain strain have left owners and subcontractors facing delays, overruns and wider disruption after Probuild's collapse.
Most construction firms cannot see third-party risks clearly, leaving projects exposed to delays, cost blowouts and compliance failures.
Labour shortages and supply bottlenecks are pushing New Zealand construction inflation to one of the OECD’s highest levels.
Builders face stricter site controls, from masked public interactions to work bubbles and tracing records, as New Zealand shifts to Red.
Government buyers and contractors gain new procurement guidance aimed at boosting jobs, cutting waste and lifting long-term public value.
Contract wording will decide whether builders absorb Covid-19 shutdown and isolation costs, with no automatic time extension if it is silent.
Construction firms are under pressure as insolvencies account for a quarter of all business failures, with New Zealand now watching closely.
Tree roots can crack walls and disrupt drains when dry soils shrink, making monitoring essential for homes and infrastructure.
Adopting 4.0 technologies could lift New Zealand construction wages by GBP £3.5 billion and add up to USD $8 billion to GDP over five years.
Builders will follow new Covid-19 rules from 3 December, with simpler site guidance and fresh advice on vaccinations, mental health and risks.
Its portfolio value rose to GBP £3.5 billion as occupancies stayed near full and new build-to-rent projects were launched despite lockdown pressures.
Technology could cut waste and carbon emissions in construction as firms tackle delays, labour shortages and rising budget blowouts.
Delays and higher costs are looming for major infrastructure works as New Zealand struggles to secure enough gravel, timber, cement and steel.
Delays and cost pressures are looming for major works as New Zealand struggles to secure key construction materials, a new study finds.
InEight has announced its next instalment of innovations, including automated EVM, real-time data and predictive scheduling.
Payapps has found increased adoption of digital technology is unlocking industry payment blocks, despite COVID-19 continuing to disrupt the supply chain.
Australian firm Veyor raises over $4m in equity capital, attracting interest from construction industry heavyweights.
The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened risk for the construction industry, making software solutions crucial for reducing disputes.
