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Tall timber stacks up in commercial terms
Construction

Tall timber stacks up in commercial terms

Mass timber is gaining traction because it can match concrete on strength while cutting build times, waste and carbon emissions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre contract awarded
Construction

Christchurch Convention and Exhibition Centre contract awarded

The 2020 opening is set to bring more than NZD $320 million in economic benefit to Canterbury over eight years and support local events.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017
World’s tallest wooden office building for Wellington?
Construction

World’s tallest wooden office building for Wellington?

The 52-metre scheme would replace the Leader’s Building and could briefly make central Wellington home to a record-breaking timber tower.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017
Leading designers recognise wood building solutions
Construction

Leading designers recognise wood building solutions

Architects are increasingly choosing engineered wood as it can cut costs, speed builds and improve occupant satisfaction in commercial projects.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Aug 2017
Small home designs impress award judges
Interior Design

Small home designs impress award judges

Smaller homes are drawing praise for packing stronger design into tighter budgets and sites, judges say ahead of the 2017 awards.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
New design tool to encourage accessibility
Urban Planning

New design tool to encourage accessibility

The free online resource offers architects and designers guidance to make Auckland buildings and public spaces usable by people of all abilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Bay of Plenty architecture design winners announced
Interior Design

Bay of Plenty architecture design winners announced

Jonathan McAlpine has emerged as the night’s standout designer, collecting multiple honours for Tauranga homes at the Bay of Plenty regional awards.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Jul 2017
Finding a value for sunshine
Real estate

Finding a value for sunshine

Each extra hour of direct sunlight a house receives daily can lift its market value by 2.4 per cent, a New Zealand study finds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Design and build hub launched to answer key questions
Real estate

Design and build hub launched to answer key questions

Home owners and developers will get free expert advice on permits, costs and planning as Jalcon opens a new Design and Build Hub.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Jul 2017
Kiwi furniture company leading the world
Internet of Things

Kiwi furniture company leading the world

Up to 40 per cent of PLN Group’s revenue now comes from overseas clients as it eyes expansion into Europe and North America.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper
Facilities management

Dated office block now an energy-smart show stopper

Occupants in Wellington’s Aorangi House are seeing lower energy use and better comfort after a 1970s block was refurbished for efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 30th May 2017
Planning conference to discuss three key issues
Smart Cities

Planning conference to discuss three key issues

Planners face fresh pressure from fast-moving reforms, housing demand and hazard risks as more than 600 delegates gather in Wellington.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Statistics House investigation will improve design
Risk & Compliance

Statistics House investigation will improve design

The Kaikoura quake has exposed weaknesses in some mid-height buildings, prompting further code changes and retrofit guidance for owners.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 2nd Apr 2017
Planning forum to challenge politicians
Housing

Planning forum to challenge politicians

Planning reforms will face scrutiny in Wellington, with more than 600 delegates set to quiz parties on housing, growth and resilience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
New Zealand's IPO number one in the world, review finds
Physical Security

New Zealand's IPO number one in the world, review finds

New Zealand's Intellectual Property Office has been ranked number one worldwide for its online capabilities by the World Trademark Review.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Essential oil smells success in timber design awards
Design

Essential oil smells success in timber design awards

Turned from roadside trimmings and wilding trees into a new export product, the oil could boost profits for some forest owners.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
Traditional material provides innovative solutions
Residential Property

Traditional material provides innovative solutions

Timber is gaining ground in multi-storey buildings, with judges praising projects for lighter weight, fire resistance and speed of construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 12th Mar 2017

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