Construction

Analysis - It is an opportunity to rebuild homes and other buildings in a way that is responsive to future risks and sustainability need, writes engineering lecturer Krishanu Roy.

The Cordell Construction Cost Index rose just 0.6 percent for the first quarter, the lowest quarterly increase in more than two years.

There are signs greater distress could be on the way for the construction sector, with margins tightening and project cancellations on the rise.

Building and construction companies are being liquidated at twice the rate of the also-beleaguered hospitality industry. 

A leading Māori architect says New Zealand towns and cities are suffering from a crisis of identity.

The property investor expected its net tangible assets would reduce by 3.6 cents per share to 40 cents per share at the end of March.

The number of new residential building consents has fallen for a third straight month.

The possibility of a proposed government housing development flooding in heavy rain dominates discussions at a public meeting.

Aucklanders should have more confidence to take a dip at the city's beaches once a $1.2 billion wastewater tunnel is completed. Audio

Palmerston North Hospital's long-awaited new mental health ward is facing a multimillion-dollar budget blowout.

Inland Revenue (IRD) says about 50,000 construction businesses are behind.

Engineered stone is a kitchen and bathroom designer's dream - but it can come with a heavy cost for people working with it.

A former Whangārei mayoral candidate is concerned about potentially toxic black mould for the 500 staff who will soon move into the building.

All of the country's councils are set to get a briefing about the investigation by Engineering New Zealand. Audio

Almost half of warehouses investigated are designed poorly and there is a threat to people from their heavy concrete walls falling over, engineers say.