Building

BDO's annual construction survey outlines a rather grim picture for the industry, including the rise of low-ball bidding.  Audio

A new report puts the cost of having to fix defects in new house builds at $2.5b each year. The figure's been hammered out by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research in an analysis of direct… Audio

When Mike Leach turned 21, his parents brought him a one-way ticket to Canada so he could indulge in his love of bike racing. That was in 1989. Since then he has got married, had two kids and still… Audio, Gallery

Builder Stan Scott joins us today to answer some of your DIY questions - He will try to get through as many as possible - but the list is long! Audio

Bill McKay talks to Kathryn about the new types of building work that from August will no longer require a building consent, saving homeowners up to $18 million a year and reducing the number of… Audio

Three Minutes Max, succinct opinions from New Zealanders on topics of their choice. Here's Brad Olsen, Senior Economist at Infometrics, on investing in the foundations of New Zealand. Audio

How to replace existing locks. Audio

The building and construction industry is warning of collapse unless it's given special dispensation to continue. Infrastructure New Zealand says building companies are in a critical condition and… Audio

Vaughn Davis is the owner and creative director at  The Goat Farm. He offers his thoughts on a public toilet built in the darkest hours of WW2 - a story of beauty and hope that is entirely relevant in… Audio

The weekend's here and with this run of long hot summer days, builder Stan Scott explains how you can install your own shade sale to keep your family protected from the rays. Audio

Future cities thought leader, Mark Burry talks to Kathryn about the need for boosting development in rural communities, particularly in the wake of natural disasters. Mark Burry is a New Zealand… Audio

The construction sector producers about 1.6 million tonnes of waste every year - about half of New Zealand's total output. So, there's plenty of room for improvement. That's where Ged Finch comes in.

Charles Jencks, architectural commentator and promoter of post-modernism died last month. Bill McKay talks to Kathryn about post-modernism and how it shook up the world of architecture and design… Audio

A $15 million revamp of New Zealand's largest off-site home manufacturer opened in Auckland, will now be able to pump out 500 new homes a year.

Fletcher Building unveiled the new facility in Wiri… Video, Audio

A new scheme aimed at preventing financially unsound companies from winning big contracts with lowball offers is in the offering. Audio

Bill McKay talks to Lynn about how people can help themselves better when building new or doing alterations: we can be our own worst enemies. Before dreaming or designing, see what's possible: From… Audio