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Climate change will challenge booming construction sector

Posted on Thursday 30 September, 2021

The construction industry is facing increasing challenges due to climate change and the effort to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, according to a new report by Marsh and Guy Carpenter, both businesses of Marsh McLennan.

AI poised to transform the massive construction industry

Posted on Thursday 30 September, 2021

In May, Procore Technologies launched its IPO and the shares jumped by 31%. The company, which operates a leading cloud-based platform to manage construction projects, has over 800 customers and the ARR (Annual Recurring Revenue) is more than $400 million. But if you look closely, there are some interesting details about the construction industry.

Information on working at Alert Levels 2 & 4

Posted on Friday 17 September, 2021

With a substantial amount of COVID-19 information being made available to businesses online, we have summarised some of the key points that are relevant to our members. These include updated CHASNZ Protocols, information for workers travelling between regions, and what to do if you have COVID-19 contacts on site.

Review of NZCIC Design Guidelines

Posted on Friday 17 September, 2021

The New Zealand Construction Industry Council (NZCIC) is undertaking a review of the NZCIC Design Guidelines. This first step in the review process is to survey construction industry practitioners via the respective databases of the NZCIC’s 35 member organisations. After the survey, the next step will be to pull together a working group to undertake the update.

Building materials from Auckland are running out in NZ

Posted on Friday 17 September, 2021

Building and construction teams across the country have just a few days' worth of some Auckland-based products left, according to suppliers, and some key materials are already unavailable.

COVID-19 Building and construction sector update

Posted on Friday 03 September, 2021

With Auckland still operating at Alert Level 4, and the rest of New Zealand now operating at Alert Level 3, it is wise to take advantage of the many resources available to assist businesses in this complicated environment.

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Posted on Friday 03 September, 2021

This is a time of increased pressure and stress for all New Zealanders. We all have a role to play in reducing the spread of COVID-19, and that means we are being asked to make major changes in our lives. This is affecting how we work, how we relate, and what we can or can’t do.

Builders returning to work face prospect of not being able to get materials

Posted on Friday 03 September, 2021

The building industry is struggling to get supplies out of Auckland and could be in pain if Auckland remains in lockdown for more than another two weeks. The Building Industry Federation says the Government has decided not to issues exemptions to allow most building materials past Auckland’s border.

EBOSS 2021 Construction Supply Chain Report

Posted on Friday 03 September, 2021

The EBOSS 2021 Construction Supply Chain Report gives fresh insights into the challenges the New Zealand construction industry is currently facing – with freight, price hikes and staff shortages shared concerns across the board.

Top 10 sustainability innovations in Construction

Posted on Friday 03 September, 2021

The construction industry is responsible for 24% of our carbon emissions. Here are 10 construction innovations that could change the future of the industry.

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