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Digging in for tunnel durability
Urban Planning

Digging in for tunnel durability

Durable materials and careful route planning are becoming central to 100-year tunnel designs as cities push more infrastructure underground.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced
Smart Cities

‘Year in Infrastructure 2018’ awards finalists announced

Fifty seven projects from 340 user organisations worldwide have made Bentley’s annual awards shortlist, with winners due to be named in London in October.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 24th Aug 2018
Melbourne plan to remove cars from the city
Urban Planning

Melbourne plan to remove cars from the city

Space, safety and pollution concerns are driving a rethink in central Melbourne, where streets may be narrowed and parking repurposed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Aug 2018
Driving towards a low-emissions economy
Power / Energy

Driving towards a low-emissions economy

Lower-emission cars could become more affordable in New Zealand if ministers adopt incentives, fuel pricing reforms and tougher scrappage rules.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Sun, 8th Jul 2018
The 10 Tallest Buildings Ever Demolished
Construction

The 10 Tallest Buildings Ever Demolished

Some skyscrapers are demolished after damage, obsolescence or changing use, despite their towering scale and historical presence.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
Renewing city centres a billion-dollar business
Smart Cities

Renewing city centres a billion-dollar business

Rising demand for homes, jobs and green space is driving multi-billion-dollar city makeovers from Paris to New York and Cairo.

By Michael Curreen • 9 min read • Wed, 18th Apr 2018
Walkable London: Zaha Hadid Architects Proposes Pedestrianising London
Urban Planning

Walkable London: Zaha Hadid Architects Proposes Pedestrianising London

A new network of routes could make walking a practical way to get around London again, if the plan is adopted.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Prestigious infrastructure competition calls for submissions
Smart Cities

Prestigious infrastructure competition calls for submissions

Entries close on 30 April for awards that give infrastructure projects global exposure and a chance to be showcased in London.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Timber construction on the rise
Smart Cities

Timber construction on the rise

A 220-metre timber tower could clean contaminated reservoir water while opening one-eighth of Central Park to swimming and sailing.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
New Zealand to stage international tech event
Digital Transformation

New Zealand to stage international tech event

The summit is expected to draw more than 300 delegates, giving New Zealand firms and officials direct access to global digital leaders.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sun, 13th Aug 2017
New resource for faster, more efficient buildings
Real estate

New resource for faster, more efficient buildings

Construction costs could fall and projects finish sooner if New Zealand uses more CLT, an engineered timber system made locally.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2017
Right place, right time
Supply Chain

Right place, right time

Urban logistics is gaining value as e-commerce and same-day delivery intensify demand for scarce city-centre sites and push up rents.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017

Global Stories

London stories

Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls
EduTech

Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls

The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
Mako Networks debts top $30 million; $25m deficit expected
Physical Security

Mako Networks debts top $30 million; $25m deficit expected

​Failed network management company Mako Networks has liabilities of more than $30 million, with an estimated deficit of $25m expected.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Sep 2015
Spark Digital new head of marketing a 'real coup'
Software-as-a-Service

Spark Digital new head of marketing a 'real coup'

Mark Redgrave's appointment as Spark Digital's new marketing chief heralds a major win, armed with prolific international and tech expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2015
Wynyard hires former Darktrace, GCHQ officer Andrew France
AI Security

Wynyard hires former Darktrace, GCHQ officer Andrew France

Wynyard Group, the security software company spun out of Jade Software last year, has hired Andrew France, former deputy director of cyber defence.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2014
Mako Networks realises American dream with US office
Kiwi Landing Pad

Mako Networks realises American dream with US office

Mako Networks, originally from Herne Bay, leapfrogs US growth ambitions with a new San Francisco office, following a successful stint at the Kiwi Landing Pad.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2013

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