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Kiwi Stories

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'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti
Māori

'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti

A 30-year lease deal clears the way for Gisborne Airport’s long-planned upgrade, with the ageing 1960s terminal due to be expanded and strengthened.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th May 2018
Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls
Physical Security

Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls

Neighbouring buildings and utilities can be left at risk when retaining walls fail, making rapid drainage and stabilisation critical on site.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
‘Green’ concrete set to revolutionise the construction industry
Climate change

‘Green’ concrete set to revolutionise the construction industry

Scientists say the graphene mix could cut concrete emissions by 446 kilograms per tonne while boosting strength and water resistance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
Komatsu intelligent machines delivering major advantages for Matamata contractor
Marketing

Komatsu intelligent machines delivering major advantages for Matamata contractor

Savings are already mounting for Matamata contractor Stephen McPherson, whose new Komatsu iMC machines let his crew trim sites faster and more accurately.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Co-operation key to safety on big projects
Construction

Co-operation key to safety on big projects

Poor co-ordination on Auckland building sites has left contractors exposed to serious injury, after a worker fell six metres.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Property and construction workers in particularly short supply
Data Analytics

Property and construction workers in particularly short supply

Demand for construction professionals is likely to keep outstripping supply this year, as New Zealand presses ahead with its housing push.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th 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
Construction gets safer
Labour

Construction gets safer

New research shows construction’s fatality rate has more than halved since 2011, easing concern for workers and employers alike.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Billion-dollar waste-to-energy deal in Hong Kong
Power / Energy

Billion-dollar waste-to-energy deal in Hong Kong

The project is expected to cut landfill use by more than 90% and power up to 100,000 homes when completed in 2024.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early
Construction

The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early

Melbourne commuters could see relief a year sooner, with the Metro Tunnel’s tunnels and stations now slated for completion in September 2024.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
City Rail Link on track for big year
Construction

City Rail Link on track for big year

Commuters and motorists in Auckland’s CBD face another year of major disruption as permanent tunnel works and backfilling ramp up on City Rail Link.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sun, 11th Feb 2018

Global Stories

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Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry
EduTech

Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry

With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.

By Mike Russell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
ADLINK partners with Lenovo to extend IoT and OEM business
Internet of Things

ADLINK partners with Lenovo to extend IoT and OEM business

By collaborating, the two companies have bundled offerings that solve critical IoT issues by utilising best-in-breed solutions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep
Blockchain

Alibaba, Fonterra turn to blockchain to ramp up NZ's 'clean, green' rep

Alibaba is piloting a blockchain-based supply chain model in Australia and New Zealand to improve traceability and transparency.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018
How to stop the business performance blame game
Marketing Technologies

How to stop the business performance blame game

Complex software-defined supply chains are leading to a maze of blame and hazard. Here are a few ways to avoid it.

By Simon Horrocks • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Software

Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition

Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle's AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Dell EMC forge deal to deliver Ruckus' wireless solutions
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC forge deal to deliver Ruckus' wireless solutions

Ruckus Networks and Dell EMC have signed a deal that will allow the delivery of Ruckus wireless solutions as Dell-branded solutions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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