Construction
Structural engineers want stronger penalties for errors within industry
Structural engineers want the fines for substandard designing boosted, warning that poor buildings are still slipping through.
The Panel with Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard (Part 1)
Panellists Anna Dean and Andrew Hoggard discuss to Covid-19 'traffic lights' and rising building costs. Audio
Inquiry finds structural engineer negligent but not incompetent
A major Masterton building owner is furious at the outcome of a five-year-long inquiry into a structural engineer signing off on flawed earthquake designs. Audio
Inquiry finds engineer negligent but not incompetent
A Masterton building owner is furious at the outcome of a five-year-long inquiry into a structural engineer who approved designs for buildings that were prone to earthquakes.
Engineering New Zealand… Audio
Kenepuru Sound residents finally get road access back
Residents in Kenepuru Sound can finally get in and out by road, more than four months after the damaging July storm.
Full repairs so that visitors can also use the road again are expected to take up… Audio
Innovation needed in construction industry - report
The construction industry future is looking bright but crying out for innovation and investment, according to the National Construction Pipeline Report just out.
It forecasts over a quarter of a… Audio
265,000 new dwellings in pipeline over next five years - MBIE report
Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment's National Construction Pipeline Report forecast 265,000 new dwellings would be consented between now and December 2026.
CDL Land planning residential development on 70ha in Havelock North
The company obtained Overseas Investment Office approval to buy the 69.4 hectares of land from the Lowe family, earlier this month, for an undisclosed price.
High-density housing: Select committee recommends more outdoor space
Property developers will also have to provide more glazing under suggested changes to the government's bill on high density housing.
NZ Architecture Awards: Kohanga reo design recognised
Architect Michael O'Sullivan speaks to Jesse about his award-winning design of a kohanga reo in Ōtautahi, Christchurch Audio, Gallery
Hospital projects delayed over fire designs
Vital hospital building projects in Auckland are being delayed for months by questions over fire designs - and especially the safe evacuation of smoke-filled rooms.
Stroke, rehabilitation and baby… Audio
Building Code changes for roof insulation on new houses
Officials say the new requirements will reduce the energy needed to heat homes by up to 40 percent.
The worrying aspects of the bipartisan housing plan
The new bipartisan bill on housing intensification was welcomed by all - until the detail was revealed. Audio
The worrying aspects of the bipartisan housing plan
The new bipartisan bill on housing intensification was welcomed by all - until the detail was revealed.
AudioWellington: Plan to develop council land near public transport
The regional council says it has significant land holdings around stations which could be used for housing, retail and public services.
'Trust your councillors' says councillor ahead of Oruku Landing decision
Gavin Benney denies his press release indicating support for a proposed conference and event centre breached the council's elected members' code of conduct.
Concern over Mt Messenger bypass impact
There's concern a deal done to get North Taranaki's Mt Messenger bypass built, could see other native forests bulldozed for new roads.
Compensation and a land swap have been agreed so that the State… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne (Part 2)
Panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Dunne on the weekend's rugby losses, the Commerce Commission investigating the cost of building supplies, and ACT siphoning away National's support. Audio
High cost of building supplies for residential housing investigated
Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs David Clark says there have been long-standing concerns about whether there is enough competition in the sector.
What is the price of sunlight?
Householders face losing over a billion dollars worth of sunlight and views under radical housing intensification law changes underway.
