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Plan to transform

By Jenny Salesa 1 December 2019, Build 175, Feature article

While the construction sector is a significant contributor to the New Zealand economy, it faces a raft of issues. The government and construction sector are tackling these, setting out a detailed plan to transform the industry.

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Bringing people into construction

By Jenny Salesa 1 August 2019, Build 173, Feature article

Major work is under way to tackle some of the institutional problems facing the construction industry. From changes to the Building Act, an examination of where the sector is headed and initiatives to deal with the skills shortage, change is happening.

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Concerns with changes to ITOs

By Dael Climo 1 August 2019, Build 173, Feature article

The government plans to shake up vocational education and training. The building industry has voiced some concerns over the proposals, which are now being reviewed, and final changes will be announced soon.

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Government’s plans for housing

1 October 2018, Build 168, Feature article

The Hon Phil Twyford, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, tells Build about ways the government is going to change the housing sector, including the addition of a stand-alone ministry.

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Cities in flux

By Phil Stewart 1 December 2013, Build 139, Feature article

New Zealand is on the cusp of our largest-ever construction activity. While our two largest cities face some similar challenges, Christchurch has the exciting opportunity for a clean-slate renewal.

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Contrasting demands

1 December 2013, Build 139, Feature article

The Auckland and Christchurch housing markets are often mentioned together when rising house prices are discussed, but in reality, the housing markets of the two cities are changing in very different ways.

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It’s a material world

By Phil Stewart 1 June 2012, Build 130, Feature article

Exciting new developments in building materials – some already in production, others still at the research stage – look set to change the buildings of tomorrow. We take a quick look at nine that could bring big changes to the building industry.

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