Construction

Kelvin Davidson says there are signs of a turning point for the building sector, despite construction costs hitting a record high.

A tradie who took more than $40,000 in deposits for building work he failed to finish has been sentenced to 13-and-a-half months in prison.

The country's approach to big builds like motorways and underground rail is inefficient and expensive, a report released today says.

Property developer Winton has accused the state housing provider of overpaying for land.

It's more than a decade since the Canterbury earthquakes, but how far has the Christchurch rebuild come?

Bringing in more offshore labour will not depress wages, according to an industry rep. Audio

Wellington City Council is fast-tracking construction of new retaining walls while also upgrading its current ones in poor condition.

A report into the seismic resilience of hospital buildings in Aotearoa shows 13 percent are earthquake-prone.

The Commerce Commission says rebates paid by major suppliers to merchants is making it difficult for new or competing products to grow in the building sector.

The Minister of Energy has proposed changes to building regulations, including energy performance ratings and requiring builders to plan for waste.

More than a dozen new facilities are under construction or due to open around the motu next year.

The Wakatu Quay project in Kaikōura has suffered a major blow, with the withdrawal of its preferred investment partner, Cooper Developments.

The group's chief executive Clive Mackenzie says the reduction in the value of its portfolio is disappointing but not unexpected given the challenges facing the global economy.

A builder who forged council inspection reports has been struck off and ordered to pay $4500.