Construction
Compliance issues with construction in Auckland
With Auckland facing unpredecented growth in construction over the next few years it's a juggling act to make sure all building work is up to standard and that there are enough skilled tradespeople to… Audio
Construction begins on SkyCity convention centre
Construction officially started on SkyCity's controversial $500million national convention centre in central Auckland today. Video
Construction of NZ convention centre and hotel gets underway
Construction of Sky City Entertainment's new international convention centre and hotel is officially underway, with the traditional turning of the first sod ceremony in Auckland this morning. Audio
39-floor PWC Tower to change Auckland's skyline
Plans for a new 39-storey office tower in central Auckland have been unveiled by the developer.
Auckland apartments lead building consents rise
The number of consents to build new houses and apartments has risen after two months of declines.
Work gets underway on Transmission Gully
Generations have waited for it, now work is ramping up on Wellington's major new road - Transmission Gully. Gareth Thomas takes a closer look at the project. Audio
Christchurch Arts Centre faces asbestos bill
A recent asbestos discovery could add a six-figure sum to the Christchurch Arts Centre's $290 million repair job.
Action needs to follow Auckland housing affordability
Auckland Council's chief economist says higher density housing and more efficient construction are crucial to solving the city's housing affordability crisis. Audio
Are council consents worth the money?
A couple is questioning the worth of building consents after spending $11,000 on the fees only to get a leaking shower and the prospect of a $10,000 repair bill.
Drivers of building activity changing - economist
The drivers of building activity are changing, with the focus moving from Christchurch to Auckland, an economist says.
Fletcher Building profit falls 20 percent
Fletcher Building's profit has fallen by a fifth, driven down by assets sales, site closure costs and the writedown of goodwill.
Class action against cladding manufacturer
A specialist law firm is calling for all leaky building owners who had work done by cladding manufacturer James Hardie to make contact with them. Audio
Minister rejects predicted end of rebuild
Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee is rejecting a prediction the Christchurch rebuild is close to peaking. Audio
Master Builders encouraged but wary of new construction forecast
The Master Builders Association says while it's encouraging to see construction activity is forecast to peak at an all-time high, New Zealand has an unfortunate history of compromising on quality… Audio
Housing Minister forecasts 'unprecedented' construction activity
A new Government report shows construction activity during the next six years is expected to top two-hundred billion dollars. Audio
Construction activity still building - report
A new Government report shows construction activity during the next six years is expected to top $200 billion.
Shoddy buildings on the rise
Substandard building work is on the rise - with complaints to the government run Licensed Building Practitioners scheme up 30 per cent this year. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment… Audio, Gallery
Not an Unusual Builder
With her apprenticeship finished, Joy Isherwood will soon be a qualified tradesperson in the building industry working as part of the Christchurch re-build. Audio
NZ History
Gavin McLean is a senior historian for the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. He discusses our structural relationship with cement and concrete. Audio
