Construction stories
New Otago University research shows New Zealand’s construction workers face more than twice the suicide risk of the wider workforce.
A Dunedin office project will trial real-time BIM safety tools as construction firms seek to curb a sector that drives 16% of ACC work claims.
Industry leaders say the draft 30-year plan could give New Zealand clearer funding, planning and delivery for vital infrastructure.
Payment disputes and tougher retention rules are pushing construction firms towards digital tools to avoid fines and delays.
Kiwi architects and builders could gain work as the island's new runway opens direct flights, boosting trade and tourism links.
Wider definitions of retention money could expose principals, head contractors and directors to fines of up to NZD $200,000 under the bill.
Construction managers could gain real-time alerts and a full-site view as five firms trial AI tools to curb incidents and injuries.
Poor maintenance is costing firms billions through outages, water failures and transport disruptions, the G20 says in a new policy agenda.
Construction firms in Auckland face a 57% drop in jobs created as lockdowns, border closures and supply shocks squeeze margins.
Victorian builders now face a two-week work halt after a vaccine protest turned violent and police made arrests in Melbourne.
Clear, up-to-date Covid-19 protocols have helped construction firms keep working safely through Alert Level changes, industry leaders say.
Homeowners face higher rebuild insurance bills as labour and materials shortages pushed residential construction costs up 2.2% in June.
Record spending is exposing poor productivity, rising insolvencies and risk in Australia’s construction sector, industry leaders warn.
MYOB and Procore Technologies have launched an integrated platform for construction firms, offering comprehensive project management and financial solutions.
Digital delivery and new construction tech are speeding up projects, with the supreme award-winning water scheme completed in a year.
Only essential building work may continue, with contractors required to follow strict COVID-19 controls or defer jobs until restrictions ease.
Recruitment bottlenecks and border rules are threatening delivery of New Zealand's NZ$10.1 billion infrastructure pipeline.
Projects that kept ferries running, roads safer and power supply secure were among the winners at Civil Contractors New Zealand’s awards in Wellington.
BuildAi has secured $1.9 million in its latest seed funding round as the industry scrambles to find viable solutions to adapt to COVID-19 lockdowns.
Bentley Systems software has revolutionized the engineering, procurement, and construction industry, enabling greater efficiency and remote collaboration.
