Construction stories
Seatbelt non-use is behind about 10 work fatalities a year in New Zealand, with farm vehicle deaths accounting for a large share.
Better visibility into inventories and provenance could help firms cut downtime, reduce errors and recover faster as demand rebounds.
NZD $45 billion of new works will need smarter engineering and earlier ground planning if delays and overruns are to be avoided.
Older buildings could lock in high emissions unless retrofits and digital twins cut energy demand before 2050.
A digital product database could trim consenting costs and lift New Zealand builders' productivity, with gains to GDP estimated at up to NZD $220 million.
MYOB launches Advanced Construction Edition, a software solution to help contractors manage projects and budgets with real-time visibility.
Hamilton City Council-backed QOROX is set to demonstrate the country’s first commercial-scale 3D-printed concrete project this week.
The University of Auckland’s Waiparuru Hall beat a record field to win the GIB Supreme Award, despite tight logistics and a fixed opening date.
Public safety was put at risk when poorly planned excavation brought down a power pole in Wellington, prompting fines for two men.
Rising home electricity use is heightening fire risk, as the new device could help owners avoid rewiring costs and meet tougher rules.
Construction firms could cut costs and delays by using digital replicas to spot failures, test designs and improve sustainability before build-out.
Short-term pain from Covid-19 and delayed projects is being offset by record infrastructure spending, with many contractors still hiring.
Tender documents have been issued for two Auckland transport schemes, bringing planned roadworks a step nearer and easing congestion for growing suburbs.
Corrosion-free reinforcement is gaining traction as engineers seek lower maintenance costs and longer-lasting bridges, seawalls and dams.
The technology could reduce accidents and increase construction site safety in tightly-packed areas or near critical infrastructure.
Despite enormous potential, construction firms are lagging in adopting AR and VR technologies due to concerns like bulky headsets and harsh jobsite conditions.
A freezing winter ahead could pose major setbacks for data center construction projects already delayed by COVID-19 this year.
Procore has launched Safety Essentials for construction companies in Australia and New Zealand, providing compliance support and pre-built forms.
InEight provides field-tested project management software for construction owners, contractors, engineers and architects.
Australian construction firms increasingly rely on data, with 56% willing to switch software providers for better access and control, a Procore study reveals.
