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The 10 Tallest Buildings Ever Demolished
Construction

The 10 Tallest Buildings Ever Demolished

Some skyscrapers are demolished after damage, obsolescence or changing use, despite their towering scale and historical presence.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
Australia’s first CLT plant begins production
Manufacturing

Australia’s first CLT plant begins production

Backed by government grants, the Wodonga factory will supply timber panels to most of Australia within 24 hours as demand rises.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti
Māori

'Iconic' new airport terminal for Tairāwhiti

A 30-year lease deal clears the way for Gisborne Airport’s long-planned upgrade, with the ageing 1960s terminal due to be expanded and strengthened.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th May 2018
Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls
Physical Security

Risks and remedies for collapsing retaining walls

Neighbouring buildings and utilities can be left at risk when retaining walls fail, making rapid drainage and stabilisation critical on site.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Asbestos removal not just a risk for the worker
Risk & Compliance

Asbestos removal not just a risk for the worker

WorkSafe says poor asbestos controls can expose neighbours and visitors, after a New Plymouth remover was fined GBP £35,000 for unsafe work.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Robot bricklayer set to build the world
Robotics

Robot bricklayer set to build the world

Rapid urbanisation and housing demand could give the Hadrian X a role in up to 600,000 low-rise builds a year within five years.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
‘Green’ concrete set to revolutionise the construction industry
Climate change

‘Green’ concrete set to revolutionise the construction industry

Scientists say the graphene mix could cut concrete emissions by 446 kilograms per tonne while boosting strength and water resistance.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
KiwiBuild housing development scheme launched
Housing

KiwiBuild housing development scheme launched

New government backing is aimed at unlocking stalled private housing projects and speeding delivery of affordable KiwiBuild homes across New Zealand.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
Komatsu intelligent machines delivering major advantages for Matamata contractor
Construction

Komatsu intelligent machines delivering major advantages for Matamata contractor

Savings are already mounting for Matamata contractor Stephen McPherson, whose new Komatsu iMC machines let his crew trim sites faster and more accurately.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Co-operation key to safety on big projects
Risk & Compliance

Co-operation key to safety on big projects

Poor co-ordination on Auckland building sites has left contractors exposed to serious injury, after a worker fell six metres.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Property and construction workers in particularly short supply
Data Analytics

Property and construction workers in particularly short supply

Demand for construction professionals is likely to keep outstripping supply this year, as New Zealand presses ahead with its housing push.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 8th Apr 2018
Leading construction health check provider joins forces with construction productivity software leader
Software-as-a-Service

Leading construction health check provider joins forces with construction productivity software leader

Real-time project data will now flag delays earlier for builders, as Acuite and PlanGrid link dashboards to improve margins and safety.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Construction market report shows increasing activity
Construction

Construction market report shows increasing activity

Lower December-quarter activity masked a 40% annual rise in the value of construction starts to GBP £13.1 billion, CoreLogic said.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Construction sector productivity compromised by delay and uncertainty
Productivity

Construction sector productivity compromised by delay and uncertainty

Rising costs and a thin project pipeline are forcing contractors to shed skilled workers, threatening housing and infrastructure delivery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Construction gets safer
Risk & Compliance

Construction gets safer

New research shows construction’s fatality rate has more than halved since 2011, easing concern for workers and employers alike.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Billion-dollar waste-to-energy deal in Hong Kong
Power / Energy

Billion-dollar waste-to-energy deal in Hong Kong

The project is expected to cut landfill use by more than 90% and power up to 100,000 homes when completed in 2024.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early
Construction

The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early

Melbourne commuters could see relief a year sooner, with the Metro Tunnel’s tunnels and stations now slated for completion in September 2024.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

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Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Oracle

Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition

Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle's AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018