Construction stories
Freight services on the Main North Line remain months away, with only 10 kilometres left to repair after the 2016 earthquake.
Businesses near major works face years of uncertainty as the City Rail Link’s shifting road closures hit productivity and lease planning.
More homebuyers are seeking healthier, more efficient houses, with Homestar registrations rising tenfold in three years to 6,700.
Commuters should still expect disruptions as crews remove roadway and build support structures, but one lane each way will stay open.
Housing shortages, leaky homes and soaring land costs are forcing New Zealand to rethink design, building methods and quality.
The Brisbane tower’s timber frame is expected to cut carbon emissions and set a new benchmark for large-scale office developments.
A traceability scheme could cut hefty repair bills and help curb unsafe or counterfeit materials in New Zealand's building sector.
With six weeks to go before New Zealand's General Election, builders will press for action on housing, infrastructure and new methods at an Auckland forum.
The opening will complete most of Auckland’s Western Ring Route, giving commuters and freight a faster link across the city from early July.
Auckland’s housing shortage could worsen unless councils and ministers act on proposals to speed building, free land and improve consenting.
For buyers, the result signals lower running costs and healthier living, as the house earns New Zealand’s first perfect Homestar version 3 rating.
Demand for sustainable buildings in New Zealand is surging, with five more major organisations joining the Green Building Council.
Plain English can help asset owners weigh repair costs and safety risks, as corrosion experts warn of rising deterioration across key infrastructure.
Freight on the Picton-Christchurch route could resume by year end as KiwiRail prioritises speed over looks in the Main North Line rebuild.
The bridge’s award haul underlines how a reclaimed Onehunga foreshore has reconnected locals with the sea while easing access across SH20.
Rising finance costs and subcontractor shortages are likely to delay some Auckland projects as construction inflation remains elevated.
Students and researchers will move into a first-of-its-kind multi-storey timber building that could set a benchmark for earthquake-safe design.
The restored warehouse is now fully leased, with tenants moving into a modern office space that keeps its saw-tooth roof and brick façade.
Homeowners may be surprised to learn that once tradespeople start work, safety duties shift to them and the tradies themselves.
New Zealand risks missing AI’s economic upside unless businesses and ministers prepare now for disruption to jobs, regulation and welfare.
