Construction
Third person charged in public contracts corruption case named
A man charged with corruption over millions of dollars of public sector construction contracts has been named.
Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral not going anywhere
Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral was designed as a temporary structure to fill the void left by the damage caused to Christ Church Cathedral in the 2011 earthquake. Audio
Dispute over $33 million bill halts construction on luxury tower
On Auckland's skyline, the country's largest residential tower sits unfinished and exposed to the elements. Audio
Unconsented renovations being exposed in property market
Russell Clark from Licensed Renovations joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Building cost inflation return to 'normal' levels
Some material cost falls and supply chain shortages easing has helped inflation to get back to pre-pandemic levels, QV CostBuilder says.
Weekend Stuff
Builder Stan Scott's back today to help with some handy hints and tips for your DIY projects or repairs around the house. Audio
Fletcher subsidiary to face charges over rebates
The Commerce Commission intends to file legal proceedings against Fletcher Building subsidiary Winstone Wallboards.
$15 million New Plymouth Marae set to be city's first
After numerous setbacks, construction on Ngati Te Whiti hapu's long-awaited Ngamotu Marae will get underway this year. Audio
Asbestos in concrete - can it be safely recycled?
Asbestos found in concrete earmarked for recycling in Taupō has raised questions about the viability of concrete recycling across the country.
Bill for new hospitals and repairs skyrockets to $47 billion
The Health New Zealand report also shows the bill to fix failing pipes, ancient wiring and other problems at ageing public hospitals is likely to be hundreds of millions of dollars. Audio
Cost of building new hospitals forecast to skyrocket
The cost of building new hospitals and patching up old ones is forecast to escalate to nearly 47 billion dollars over the next decade, according to a Health New Zealand report. Ruth Hill spoke to… Audio
One in five builders working at less than 50% capacity - survey
70 percent of local business believe industry conditions will continue to decline over the next 12 months. Audio
Lincoln to finally get long-awaited town centre revamp
A Canterbury town's makeover is due to begin this year, eight years after the plans were first adopted.
Name revealed for new Christchurch cathedral
Bishop Michael Gielen has announced the name of Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral.
Iwi announce plans to build 'largest building on the skyline' in Auckland
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will redevelop the contested downtown carpark into a 56-storey skyscraper with areas for retail and eateries.
Fletcher Building moves behind the scenes spark speculation
Reports say the company could be selling half of its land bank - worth about $1 billion - to a developer.
Insulation's role in overheating a 'myth'
Industry experts are asking the building minister to consider what they say is an affordable way to prevent new homes overheating.
More earn-while-you-learn degrees on the way
Degrees that can be completed in the workplace as an apprenticeship instead of in a lecture hall are in the pipeline.
'He hasn't been talking to the industry' - Builders slam insulation rollback
The Building Minister is looking to change insulation standards because of costs, but Certified Builders says the price is already relatively low.
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books Audio
