Who's keen to talk about building approvals on Friday afternoon? Maybe not. We hear you. If you’re in the trade or trying to get a job off the ground, this one’s worth a look to bring some positivity into your weekend. February’s figures from the ABS were out this...
If you’re not one for stats, here’s the bottom line: approvals for large apartment projects surged in January, while detached home approvals remain sluggish. But before we celebrate, it’s important to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. A Surge in...
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One of the region’s most talked-about development sites has cleared its biggest hurdle. Here is what the approval covers, and what it means for the builders and trades who will eventually deliver it. After years of slow progress, the Dreamworld Masterplan has been...
The draft plan for the former Southern Cross University site firms up one of the region’s biggest post-flood housing projects. Here is where it stands and what builders should be watching. The East Lismore flood recovery site now has a masterplan, and the numbers have...
The consent data says recovery. The activity data says the floor has not arrived. If you have ever tried to explain to a client why a strong pipeline does not pay this month’s wages, this is that argument with a country attached. Stats NZ recorded 39,737 new dwellings...
Silica is one of the slowest, quietest hazards on a building site. A test that reads a worker's breath is trying to catch it before the damage is done, and this month it moved into its next phase. Here is where it is really up to, and what it means for the way you...