Construction
Bill for new hospitals and repairs skyrockets to $47 billion
The Health New Zealand report also shows the bill to fix failing pipes, ancient wiring and other problems at ageing public hospitals is likely to be hundreds of millions of dollars. Audio
Cost of building new hospitals forecast to skyrocket
The cost of building new hospitals and patching up old ones is forecast to escalate to nearly 47 billion dollars over the next decade, according to a Health New Zealand report. Ruth Hill spoke to… Audio
One in five builders working at less than 50% capacity - survey
70 percent of local business believe industry conditions will continue to decline over the next 12 months. Audio
Lincoln to finally get long-awaited town centre revamp
A Canterbury town's makeover is due to begin this year, eight years after the plans were first adopted.
Name revealed for new Christchurch cathedral
Bishop Michael Gielen has announced the name of Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral.
Iwi announce plans to build 'largest building on the skyline' in Auckland
Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei will redevelop the contested downtown carpark into a 56-storey skyscraper with areas for retail and eateries.
Fletcher Building moves behind the scenes spark speculation
Reports say the company could be selling half of its land bank - worth about $1 billion - to a developer.
Insulation's role in overheating a 'myth'
Industry experts are asking the building minister to consider what they say is an affordable way to prevent new homes overheating.
More earn-while-you-learn degrees on the way
Degrees that can be completed in the workplace as an apprenticeship instead of in a lecture hall are in the pipeline.
'He hasn't been talking to the industry' - Builders slam insulation rollback
The Building Minister is looking to change insulation standards because of costs, but Certified Builders says the price is already relatively low.
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books Audio
How IRD will collect its missing millions
It you're actively avoiding your tax obligations, expect the spotlight of an auditor to shine brightly on your books
AudioPenk explains why he wants to roll back insulation standards
Reducing insulation standards could lead to more - and more affordable - houses being built, he says. Most experts advise against it. Audio
Northland construction company running successfully on a four day week
Ezra Bell Construction in Northland is ahead of the game when it comes to work life balance for it's employees. Audio
What the review of NZ's workplace safety rules must get right
Opinion - Simply reducing red tape won't fix the deeper problems, work health and safety experts say.
Council looks at changing controversial intensification plan
Nelson City Council has recommended changes for a hearing panel to consider later this year.
Oamaru man becomes qualified builder at age of 66
For many of us, our 60s mean picking up a SuperGold card and having more time in the garden. Not so for Marcus Brown. Audio
Cost of building new homes drops for the first time in years
The cost to build a new house has dropped for the first time in more than a decade, according to a new report.
The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker discuss remote building inspections becoming the norm and the history of New Zealand ads. Audio
Government removes size rules for apartments in housing fix
The government is promising to fix the housing crisis by flooding the market with affordable homes and driving down prices. They're calling it an ambitious agenda with six key changes including… Audio
