Posted on Friday 30 April, 2021
A major debate is looming over the quality and amount of insulation required in the roof, walls, floors and windows of new builds and small buildings. MBIE has released a discussion paper that proposes to raise insulation standards and the energy efficiency of new homes and buildings.
Posted on Friday 30 April, 2021
Many comparisons have been drawn between the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis over the past year. While the challenges created by the two appear to be very different, there is much that can be learned from the last 12 months by businesses and policymakers.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
BOINZ recently launched their new dedicated industry TV show Breakfast with BOINZ, a fortnightly virtual 30-minute TV show providing a unique communication channel across the building industry. This week, NZIOB Chief Executive, Malcolm Fleming was interviewed by BOINZ TV host, Greg Ward.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
The construction industry’s high injury rate is a key reason why ACC has entered a new partnership with CHASNZ. The $3.5 million investment over two years, is the first stage of a five-year partnership, which will allow CHASNZ to ramp up health promotion and protection initiatives that will reduce the harm caused by occupational illness and injury in the construction sector.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
Every year, MBIE consults on the Building Code and selected acceptable solution and verification method documents, to provide an opportunity for the public and the building and construction sector to have their say on the proposed changes. Consultation for the 2021 Building Code is now open with submissions due on 28 May.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
Expressions of Interest are now being sought for Construction and Infrastructure WDC Council members. Industry leaders with significant governance experience who want to play a part in leading the industry led Workforce Development Councils are encouraged to apply.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
Through 2020, COVID-19 accelerated the much-needed changes in construction, but what is the long-term impact, and what does a connected construction workplace of the future look like? According to The Urban Developer, the construction ecosystem of the future will be highly standardised, consolidated (both vertically and horizontally), and it will be integrated.
Posted on Friday 09 April, 2021
New Zealand’s economy has done better than expected during COVID-19. Construction contributes just over 6 percent to New Zealand’s gross domestic product. Here are five pieces of advice for businesses operating in the construction and building sectors, as compiled by Stuff’s business journalist, Melanie Carroll.
Posted on Friday 26 March, 2021
Don’t miss the first of the Construction Sector Accord’s 2021 webinar series, being held at 3:00pm on Wednesday, 31 March. The webinar is entitled ‘Towards High Performance: How do we go about enabling behaviour and culture change in the construction sector?’
Posted on Friday 26 March, 2021
The Construction Sector Accord (the Accord) has partnered with MATES in Construction NZ (MATES) to help prevent suicide in the construction sector by supporting them to get their programme out to more people. The partnership is part of the Accord’s Health and Safety workstream, delivered though the three-year Construction Sector Accord Transformation Plan.
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