Building
Call to suspend cladding certification following London fire
In the wake of the fatal tower fire in London an Auckland building consultant is demanding the Government suspend certification of a type of cladding used in this country. Audio
Global sand shortage?
David Owen explores the global business of sand in a rather worryingly titled New Yorker article 'The World is Running Out of Sand'. Audio
Developers, builders crumbling under rising building costs
The building industry is blaming an acute shortage of skilled workers on the sharp recent rise in building costs. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
Ply in the sky: wooden buildings on the rise
High rise wooden buildings are economic to build, environmentally friendly and much more earthquake resilient than traditional building systems based on concrete and steel, an industry player says. Audio, Gallery
Govt wants new urban authorities to fast track building projects
The Government's proposing to create powerful urban authorities to fast track house construction around the country. It says they've been hugely successful overseas. Audio
Teen Pan Alley - part 4
Simon Morris presents part four of the Brill Building story Leader of the Pack. Audio
Recycling: Tim McGurk
Over the summer on The Weekend we've been talking to recyclers and upcyclers, people who like the Wombles, are making good use of the things that they find, things that the everyday folks leave… Audio, Gallery
How to pick a Tradie
Kiwi's are known for DIY, but Sometimes a little bit of Do It Yourself can be a bit too much, you may need a extra pair of hands Jeremy Wynn Harris from Christchurch shares his experience with… Audio
Three companies to face criminal charges over sub-standard steel mesh
Steel and Tube has confirmed it is one of three companies who are facing criminal charges from the Commerce Commission after an investigation into sub-standard steel mesh.
Privacy and building consents
Lawyer Gareth Abdinor talks about what information Councils are allowed to release to tradespeople about your building work. Audio
Lawyers optimistic over steel mesh class action
More than a hundred applications have been made to a proposed class action targeting the makers of faulty steel mesh in concrete floors.
Ben Schrader: New Zealand's urban history
"For 150 years people have wanted to live in the city and the country at the same time" says historian Ben Schrader. Audio
WikiHouse: construction by the people for the people
Kim Hill talks to Martin Luff and Danny Squires, co-founders and directors of Space Craft Systems, a social enterprise based in Christchurch that has developed the WikiHouseNZ system to revolutionise… Audio
Building industry battles skills shortage
The building industry says there's an acute shortage in many trades which is only going to get worse as it enters an unprecedented building boom led by Auckland. Can New Zealander's fill these jobs? Audio
Mini-housing building boom in Niue
An increase in tourism to the island of Niue has prompted the need for many new houses - though a broken supply ship has caused hiccups in the building process. Audio
Builders hope boom won't bust them
The building industry welcomes the latest forecast of a record construction boom, but questions if it can keep up with demand.
Twenty five dollars and a dream - the story of Tapu te Ranga Marae
An urban marae built from scavenged materials by homeless youth, ex-cons, and gang members in the 1970s in Wellington is struggling to keep its whare open after the council deemed several of its… Video, Audio, Gallery
Paving nearly finished at Waterview Connection
Paving on one of the country's largest road tunnels is nearing completion with work on Auckland's Waterview Connection on track to finish next year. Audio
Builders may quit if forced to guarantee their work
As Housing Minister Nick Smith considers requiring builders to guarantee their work, some say this will lead to them dropping out of the sector. Audio
Government injects $24 million into construction industry
Twenty-four million dollars is being injected into trades training to help plug skill gaps in the construction industry. Audio
