The latest BRANZ report suggests introducing an electronic traceability system to solve the problem of fixing and replacing non-conforming building products that could be costing more than $200 million a year. Continue →

New Zealand’s building and construction industry will come together in August at the Constructive forum, tackling one of New Zealand’s key political issues just six weeks out from the General Election The Constructive Forum, launched last year by the Registered Master Builders Association (RMBA), will focus on collaboration and transformation in the sector to position the industry better to respond meaningfully to New Zealand’s building and construction needs. Continue →

The Auckland Mayoral Housing Taskforce has released its report outlining major changes needed to address the city’s serious housing shortage The taskforce was set up by Mayor Phil Goff early this year with a Terms of Reference asking it to identify barriers and constraints to building new homes in Auckland at a speed and scale needed to meet the demand caused by population growth. Continue →

Engineers need to use plain English to explain the costs and benefits of having an effective protection plan for infrastructure assets, a recent corrosion seminar was told One example could be a galvanized boat trailer to demonstrate the benefits of maintenance washing, Dr Jonathan Morris of Opus International Consultants told the Australasian Corrosion Association’s New Zealand branch, citing the increased life of the trailer when it’s regularly and thoroughly washed. Continue →

Mainmark has successfully remediated a large concrete culvert under State Highway 58 using a new, technologically advanced solution The ground engineering company has extended its capabilities into asset preservation solutions with the introduction of ENCAP6®, a technologically advanced solution for revitalising, sealing, protecting and structurally reinforcing ageing assets.  Continue →

  The largest component of the City Rail Link (CRL) project – the construction of the tunnels and new stations – has taken a major step forward with the release of its first tender documents  The project is picking up speed with Expressions of Interest recently sought for the design, procurement, installation and commissioning of all tunnel track work and rail systems between Britomart Station and the Western Line at Mt Eden. Continue →

An Enerpac SyncHoist load hoisting and positioning system of a type previously proven on Australasian defence and infrastructure projects is now being used in a major US sports stadium project worth a projected $US1.4 billion (approx.$NZ1.942 Continue →

A University of Canterbury master plan to guide campus development for the next 30 years proves the university has largely completed its earthquake recovery, according to Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr. Continue →