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Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?
Human Capital Management

Could virtual reality help solve our housing crisis?

Jobseekers could cut training time from days to minutes as a new virtual reality tool is piloted to fill construction skills gaps in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2019
Is the Internet of Things overhyped?
Smart Cities

Is the Internet of Things overhyped?

The real gains will come from analytics and workflow software, not from simply adding more connected sensors to buildings.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Large-scale projects to be managed by robots
Robotics

Large-scale projects to be managed by robots

Clients on mega-projects could see fewer overruns as an alliance deploys AI to flag risks earlier and improve decision-making.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2019
Bitcoin house sale first of its kind in New Zealand
Crypto

Bitcoin house sale first of its kind in New Zealand

Auckland vendors are offering a $1.2 million home for Bitcoin, in a potential first cryptocurrency property deal for New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Global trends that could impact your real estate strategy
Risk & Compliance

Global trends that could impact your real estate strategy

Economic growth and measured construction are keeping real estate markets in good shape, even as Brexit and trade uncertainty cloud the outlook.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Sun, 24th Feb 2019
Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019
Software-as-a-Service

Major proptech trends impacting commercial real estate in 2019

Automation is becoming a priority for commercial real estate firms, even as many still rely on spreadsheets and play catch-up on digital tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 3rd Feb 2019
Blockchain powered eco-towers set to take to the skies
Smart Cities

Blockchain powered eco-towers set to take to the skies

Hangzhou’s proposed towers could ease water and energy pressures if approved, as the mixed-use scheme remains under review.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018
Development industry set for smart upgrade
Smart Cities

Development industry set for smart upgrade

New rules are set to steer developers towards better connectivity, data use and planning across greenfield sites, precincts and campuses.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018
Blockchain about to revolutionise housing
Data Protection

Blockchain about to revolutionise housing

Councils could soon use digital planning tools to cut delays and paper work, while blockchain may also reshape property settlements and rentals.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Nov 2018
Facilities Integrate 2018 sets the scene for an exciting year
Smart Cities

Facilities Integrate 2018 sets the scene for an exciting year

More than 2,680 delegates attended the Auckland event, as new energy management and smart-building displays drew strong interest from tradespeople.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Nov 2018
Global leaders collaborate to advance smart-healthy management systems
Data Analytics

Global leaders collaborate to advance smart-healthy management systems

Commercial buildings could soon gain healthier air, light and sound systems as EDGE Technologies and Delos test a shared platform.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 21st Oct 2018
The smart future of our homes
Digital Transformation

The smart future of our homes

Homebuyers are increasingly seeking properties that let them control lighting, heating and security from their devices.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Virtual reality takes property students new places
Digital Transformation

Virtual reality takes property students new places

Students will visit hazardous building sites and leaky-home repairs virtually, as the University of Auckland tests low-cost VR teaching tools.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
AI in construction forecast to explode in next five years
Robotics

AI in construction forecast to explode in next five years

Construction firms could save time and money as AI use is projected to jump from USD $407.2 million to USD $1.83 billion by 2023.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018
Robot bricklayer set to build the world
Robotics

Robot bricklayer set to build the world

Rapid urbanisation and housing demand could give the Hadrian X a role in up to 600,000 low-rise builds a year within five years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
So, how do you feel?
eCommerce

So, how do you feel?

Investor confidence has recovered to September 2017 levels, even as online retail growth and flexible offices reshape New Zealand property demand.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Rural school in China to be built by robots
Energy efficient

Rural school in China to be built by robots

Robotic construction could cut costs and speed work on a school serving 1,800 people across 12 villages in Jiangxi province.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Leading construction health check provider joins forces with construction productivity software leader
Software-as-a-Service

Leading construction health check provider joins forces with construction productivity software leader

Real-time project data will now flag delays earlier for builders, as Acuite and PlanGrid link dashboards to improve margins and safety.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
New tool estimates if solar panels are economic
Clean technologies

New tool estimates if solar panels are economic

Auckland households can now check whether rooftop solar will pay off, using a free calculator that maps shading and roof angles.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017