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AVEVA and RIB Software announce ongoing strategic partnership
Partner Programmes

AVEVA and RIB Software announce ongoing strategic partnership

AVEVA and RIB Software partner to drive construction assurance, efficiency, and sustainability. Integration to enhance AVEVA's Project Execution portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Supply chain transformation could boost ANZ construction industry - Frost & Sullivan
Digital Transformation

Supply chain transformation could boost ANZ construction industry - Frost & Sullivan

Supply chain revamps could propel the ANZ construction sector, reveals Frost and Sullivan; firms eye digital tools to tackle inefficiencies post-COVID.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
InEight integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to power construction industry
Document Management

InEight integrates with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to power construction industry

InEight has integrated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 to provide construction companies with a unified enterprise platform to improve project visibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jun 2021
Interview: The intersection of technology and infrastructure amidst COVID-19
Unified Communications

Interview: The intersection of technology and infrastructure amidst COVID-19

TechDay spoke to Bentley Systems executives Mark Coates and Phil Christensen, who discuss how technology has changed within the infrastructure industry.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Procore appoints new global channel lead, looks to expand into new markets
Construction

Procore appoints new global channel lead, looks to expand into new markets

Procore appoints Clare Wharrier as senior director of global channel to lead company's partner program and scale its construction technology ecosystem.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Mar 2021
ANZ construction industry recognises opportunity for innovation following COVID-19
Autodesk

ANZ construction industry recognises opportunity for innovation following COVID-19

Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30% prepared for the new normal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
3D safety barrier could make construction sites safer
Manufacturing

3D safety barrier could make construction sites safer

The technology could reduce accidents and increase construction site safety in tightly-packed areas or near critical infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Construction stories

Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction
Supply Chain

Report paints promising future for New Zealand construction

Labour and supply chain pressures could slow the sector’s rebound, despite forecast construction growth of 5.5% this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Jun 2021
Planning pays off with construction software
Software-as-a-Service

Planning pays off with construction software

Construction firms risk wasting software spend unless they map workflows, win staff buy-in and phase rollouts to prove time and cost savings.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better
Digital Transformation

The problem with procurement processes in New Zealand and how we can do better

Delays and cost overruns in New Zealand infrastructure could ease if owners and contractors shared risk and data, Rob Bryant says.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
Trackunit continues expansion into APJ region with Sydney office
Construction

Trackunit continues expansion into APJ region with Sydney office

Trackunit expands in Asia Pacific with new Australian office and regional headquarters in Singapore, aiming to advance digitization in the construction sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th May 2021
Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis
Risk & Compliance

Christchurch earthquake: Five lessons in construction after a decade of analysis

A decade after the quake, engineers say steel buildings proved far tougher than expected, with extra no-damage protection costing little more.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 18th May 2021
Advances in construction long overdue
Smart Cities

Advances in construction long overdue

Digital twin tools could help cut costly delays and emissions, as 90% of infrastructure projects are still late or over budget.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Apr 2021
Top five shifts affecting construction
Digital Transformation

Top five shifts affecting construction

Poorer collaboration is slowing projects, but digitisation, prefab and greener materials are reshaping New Zealand and Australia’s building sector.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Mar 2021
The future of our infrastructure workforce
Robotics

The future of our infrastructure workforce

Rising retirements and digital skills gaps could push up infrastructure costs and slow delivery unless firms train workers in data and robotics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021
Leading cause of work-related deaths
Agricultural Technology

Leading cause of work-related deaths

Seatbelt non-use is behind about 10 work fatalities a year in New Zealand, with farm vehicle deaths accounting for a large share.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
How AI can solve supply chain issues
Software-as-a-Service

How AI can solve supply chain issues

Better visibility into inventories and provenance could help firms cut downtime, reduce errors and recover faster as demand rebounds.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Dec 2020
The big challenge facing New Zealand infrastructure
Risk & Compliance

The big challenge facing New Zealand infrastructure

NZD $45 billion of new works will need smarter engineering and earlier ground planning if delays and overruns are to be avoided.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020