Auckland commercial property developers are being hit the hardest by increasing construction costs and capacity constraints, according to a new market analysis Colliers International’s latest monthly New Zealand Research Report details the pressures on supply due to the continuing rise in costs for new residential and commercial developments. Continue →

The University of Canterbury has signed a contract with Dominion Constructors for a state-of-the-art building in the university’s new Science precinct that will push the boundaries of multi-storey timber-framed construction in New Zealand Vice-Chancellor Dr Rod Carr says he is proud the latest Science precinct building will be built using innovative timber technology that the university’s academic researchers developed and are teaching UC Engineering students to use. Continue →

The Mason Bros. building in Auckland’s Wynyard Quarter has been officially opened following a 13-month redevelopment Located at 139 Pakenham Street, Mason Bros. Continue →

One of Christchurch’s most beloved heritage buildings deservedly scooped several major awards following an extensive restoration programme The elegant Isaac Theatre Royal had stood proud, tall and strong in central Christchurch for more than 100 years – until those fateful days in 2010 and 2011. Continue →

A shortage of skilled labour, the rising cost of building materials and access to funding are fuelling concerns within the construction industry that it doesn’t have the capacity to meet demand for new building work Despite New Zealand boasting a $37 billion pipeline of building work over the next five years, recent surveys have shown that many construction firms are hesitant to expand. Continue →

The University of Canterbury has unveiled one of New Zealand’s most modern and exciting education facilities for the first time. Continue →

Building sustainable future cities that are good for the planet and offer sound economic returns is the focus of the upcoming Green Property Summit in 2017. Continue →