Autodesk has released its Correspondence tool in New Zealand, offering support for project teams to make everyday decisions earlier. Continue →

A study of psychosocial hazards in New Zealand construction businesses has revealed that workers are being abused and threatened, while health and safety leaders face huge challenges echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); The study collected over 30,000 data points from construction businesses around the country and was led by Dr Steve Cantwell of safety software company SaferMe. Continue →

Grim findings have come out of the annual 2023 Construction Industry Survey as optimism in the sector continues to decrease echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); A partnership between Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand, the survey found that New Zealand’s infrastructure is not able to cope with increased severe weather events and the impacts of climate change. Continue →

Waihanga Ara Rau, the Workforce Development Council for Construction and Infrastructure, has published its Statement of Strategic Direction (SSD) outlining what it intends to achieve for the sector over the next five years echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); The Waihanga Ara Rau SSD outlines a focused and collaborative approach to shaping the future of Aotearoa, by strengthening the construction and infrastructure industry workforce. Continue →

The Civil Contractors New Zealand Hirepool Construction Excellence Awards will be presented on 1 September as part of this year’s CCNZ National Conference echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); CCNZ Chief Executive Alan Pollard congratulates the finalists on the work they have done to connect communities and construct the country’s vital infrastructure. Continue →

The Government’s second emissions reduction plan must be well-informed and well-understood, recognise practical opportunities for emissions reductions and be achievable for the civil contracting industry, and New Zealand as a whole echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); At the end of the year, the Climate Change Commission (He Pou a Rangi) will present the Government with advice to inform the strategic direction of the second emissions reduction plan, covering New Zealand’s 2026–2030 emissions budget. Continue →

In the face of a myriad of challenges, including the cost of goods and a shortage of staff, medium sized businesses in the construction sector have not been afraid to invest in innovation, an MYOB survey finds echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); The effects of inflation are weighing heavily on many in the sector and with business leaders anticipating more headwinds over the coming months, attention now turns to investing in innovation to strengthen performance and drive growth. Continue →

In today’s volatile economic climate, Benchmark Estimating Software Australia Chief Executive Frank Prestipino asks why so many construction companies still rely on spreadsheets to estimate costs echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); On 23 March the Sydney Morning Herald reported that Lloyd Group, a large construction firm specialising in building schools and other government infrastructure had gone into administration. Continue →

Civil Contractors New Zealand is seeking input from construction professionals on industry issues, workforce and technology in its annual Construction Industry Survey echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); Now in its seventh year, this joint research project with Teletrac Navman aims to provide actionable insights to assist construction companies in overcoming challenges and capitalising on opportunities. Continue →

It is no surprise that the construction had the highest number of formal insolvency proceedings out of any sector in Q1 2023, followed by property and real estate, BWA Insolvency founder Bryan Williams says echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); The latest report from Auckland-based BWA Insolvency shows a steady increase in business failures across the country, with the triple whammy of price increases, supply shortages and decreasing demand affecting a range of different sectors. Continue →

Learners will have the opportunity to taste the trades following the launch of a new set of micro-credentials by BCITO | Te Pūkenga, in partnership with Waihanga Ara Rau – Construction and Infrastructure Workforce Development Council echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); The five new micro-credentials cover a range of introductory construction, joinery, renovation, demolition, onsite assembly, interior lining, and exterior cladding skills. Continue →

After extensive review, New Zealand’s standard contract for the construction of building and civil engineering projects has been revised and released for consultation echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); The NZS 3910 is the contract most commonly used in New Zealand’s construction industry. Continue →

The construction industry is at a crossroad, with the need to deliver increasing infrastructure, transport and housing projects but in the face of global supply chain disruptions, extreme weather and increasing material and labour costs echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); These challenges are already driving construction company insolvencies in Australia and technology is needed now more than ever to drive productivity in the industry, Autodesk says. Continue →

The largest insolvency-triggered auction of commercial earthmoving and civil construction equipment in New Zealand will take place this month echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); More than 350 items belonging to AH Construction Services, an Auckland-based company specialising in site preparation for commercial builds, will go under the hammer on April 13 to pay creditors. Continue →

In an effort to combat rising construction costs and lengthy project times, applying non-linear workflows would mean different stages of work could be done simultaneously Andy Cunningham, Senior Regional Director Australia and New Zealand at Autodesk echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); Non-linear workflows have become part and parcel of the media industry given the nature of the sector. Continue →

The Back 2 Basics health and safety programme is being rolled out across all of Watercare’s construction sites after reducing the number of reported incidents, Watercare major projects engineering manager Craig Matthewson says echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); In 2020 Watercare initiated the Back 2 Basics programme to help reduce the number of preventable incidents across its construction sites. Continue →

An Auckland construction site has managed to divert 91 percent of its construction and demolition waste from landfill echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); Auckland Council worked with Unitec’s Environmental Solutions Research Centre (ESRC) and developer Benton Ltd on the project, with a focus on recycling plastics as they make up a large volume of the waste that goes to landfill. Continue →

The high calibre of projects presented at the 2022 Steel Construction New Zealand (SCNZ) Excellence in Steel Awards is a reflection of the skills, experience and commitment of our industry’s people, SCNZ chair David Moore says echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); The winners were announced on 4 November in Nelson, where more than 200 structural steel industry leaders and specialists gathered to celebrate the best of the best at an event that showcases the sector’s commitment to innovation, best practice and collaboration. Continue →

Over 650 people gathered to celebrate the civil construction industry, across all categories including people, technology and innovation, and projects echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); It was a night filled with storytelling and celebration across the Auckland civil construction industry, especially for Marianne Rogers who secured the win for the first ever CCNZ Hynds Construction Supreme Award at the CCNZ Auckland Branch Hynds Construction Awards 2022 Gala Dinner. Continue →

The Commerce Commission is recommending the establishment of a centralised digital national key products registry to increase trust and confidence in residential building supplies echo adrotate_group(33, 0, 0, 0); A national products register would act as the primary reference source for information about building products, including the information that will be required to be disclosed as a result of the building law reforms, the Commerce Commission says. Continue →