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Transpower upgrades three training facilities
Education, Learning & Training

Transpower upgrades three training facilities

The upgrades will help preserve specialist skills needed to maintain New Zealand’s high-voltage grid and support local economies.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018
Construction sector productivity compromised by delay and uncertainty
Productivity

Construction sector productivity compromised by delay and uncertainty

Rising costs and a thin project pipeline are forcing contractors to shed skilled workers, threatening housing and infrastructure delivery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide
Supply Chain

Plan A Tender Specialists now a Major Associate for Civil Contractors NZ nationwide

Civil contractors face tougher bids as procurement shifts towards quality, sustainability and whole-of-life value for ratepayers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line
Supply Chain

Significant rainfall impacts Main North Line

Heavy rain has forced a temporary closure of the rail link between Blenheim and Christchurch after 31 slips damaged track and road access.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 15th Oct 2017
Christchurch – city of choice?
Agricultural Technology

Christchurch – city of choice?

Rebuild spending and repaired homes are reviving Christchurch’s case for top-city status, with billions still to go and 2020 milestones ahead.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Anchor project providing certainty for Christchurch
Local Government

Anchor project providing certainty for Christchurch

The $240 million Convention Centre deal is expected to reassure investors, developers and suppliers while creating jobs in Christchurch's CBD.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds
Deloitte

Infrastructure a key election issue, survey finds

Businesses want more roads, rail and broadband investment, but most doubt the current plan will deliver the best economic outcomes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 3rd Sep 2017
Infrastructure Commission needs all-party consensus
Productivity

Infrastructure Commission needs all-party consensus

Business groups say the proposed commission could cut costly overruns, improve procurement and give investors greater certainty over the pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Concrete pours reflect healthy construction sector
Construction

Concrete pours reflect healthy construction sector

Construction activity remains strong nationwide, with ready-mix concrete output topping 1 million cubic metres in the June quarter.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
More infrastructure needed, say business leaders
Human Capital Management

More infrastructure needed, say business leaders

Business leaders say transport bottlenecks and planning delays are constraining growth as most back higher public-private infrastructure spending.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Specialised infrastructure procurement agency needed
Education, Learning & Training

Specialised infrastructure procurement agency needed

A specialist procurement body could unlock up to NZD $12 billion in extra value from New Zealand’s $125 billion infrastructure programme.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 20th Aug 2017
Waterview Connection takes top construction award
SCIRT

Waterview Connection takes top construction award

The win highlights growing recognition for complex infrastructure, with the Auckland project praised as New Zealand’s most difficult yet to deliver.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
New street lighting guidelines will save millions
Smart Cities

New street lighting guidelines will save millions

Councils across Australia and New Zealand could cut street-light bills by USD $120 million a year as new specs ease LED procurement.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017
New initiative to transform infrastructure delivery?
Crown Fibre Holdings

New initiative to transform infrastructure delivery?

The NZD $600 million seed fund could unlock more housing by speeding roads and water projects, easing a major bottleneck for developers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Government funding welcome but much more needed
Auckland Transport

Government funding welcome but much more needed

Better planning and delivery are still needed as New Zealand’s housing and transport gaps far exceed the government’s NZD $1 billion funding boost.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Ten thousand more houses in the Waikato
Sustainability

Ten thousand more houses in the Waikato

Housing supply and affordability in Hamilton and Te Kauwhata are set to improve as infrastructure funding unlocks 10,700 new homes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Five councils to receive extra infrastructure funding
Auckland Council

Five councils to receive extra infrastructure funding

Up to 60,000 new homes could be built years earlier after the government backed roads and waterworks in five fast-growing councils.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Using data to better understand housing affordability
Local Government

Using data to better understand housing affordability

Councils could gain a clearer picture of housing pressures as a new MBIE dashboard maps demand, supply and affordability data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Jul 2017

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