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Construction stories

Data centres face escalating costs, says Turner & Townsend

According to Turner and Townsend, data centre construction is facing inflation, delays in deliveries and competition for skilled labour from manufacturing.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2022

Partner Programmes

Autodesk launches training provider programme in Australia

The Air Conditioning and Mechanical Contractors' Association of Australia is the first organisation outside of North America to join the programme.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2022

IoT Security

Johnson Controls signs framework agreement with Nozomi Networks

Johnson Controls partners with Nozomi Networks for cybersecurity toolset in its building occupant experience platform, and joins $100m funding round.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2022

Platform-as-a-Service

New digital traffic light system to tackle construction defects

Smarter Defects Management launches its PaaS digital system and says it will revolutionise managing defects in the construction industry.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2022

Construction

Procore doubles down on ANZ investment with Sydney office

Procore Technologies, the provider of construction management software, has announced the opening of its new Asia-Pacific headquarters in Sydney.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Construction stories

Auckland Council

How construction site will recycle 90% of its waste

An Auckland build has diverted 91% of debris from landfill, showing builders can cut waste sharply with sorting and recycling.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2022

Recruitment

Murray Robertson appointed new CEO of Downer New Zealand

The change puts more than 10,000 staff under new leadership as Downer prepares for its next phase in New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2022

Sustainability

Steel awards showcase strength and innovation

More than 200 industry leaders gathered in Nelson as judges pared 56 entries to 21 finalists for steel projects spanning bridges, sculpture and transport.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 5th Nov 2022

Downer

‘Outstanding individual’ takes out supreme construction award

A female civil engineer’s 30-year career has been crowned with the inaugural CCNZ Hynds Construction Supreme Award in Auckland.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2022

Digital Transformation

Call for a national building products catalogue

A central registry could help builders and councils find trusted product data more easily, cutting costly non-compliance in construction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Aug 2022

Supply Chain

Why over half of construction professionals lack confidence in the future

Skills shortages, cost pressures and red tape are leaving New Zealand contractors wary as vital infrastructure projects come under strain.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2022

Risk & Compliance

‘I’m not their mother’ no excuse for lax health and safety

A Kaikoura fencing sole trader has been ordered to pay NZD $22,500 after a teenage worker lost sight in one eye.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 17th Jul 2022

Public Cloud

Azure-based technology asBuilt signals better BIM outcomes in NZ

The Microsoft Azure-based asBuilt intelligence hub is helping Kiwi businesses accelerate their building information management potential.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2022

Supply Chain

Inflation mitigations for new and existing contracts

Infrastructure contracts face renewed strain as soaring energy and materials prices push costs well above general inflation, prompting calls to renegotiate terms.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022