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Building costs

By Ian Page 1 October 2011, Build 126, Feature article

Predictions for a doubling of peak 2006 workloads to rebuild Christchurch may not be fulfilled due to resource contraints, but some trades are reported to be receiving above average pay rates.

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Canterbury workloads

By Ian Page 1 August 2011, Build 125, Feature article

The estimated repair bill for the Christchurch rebuild is a moveable feast, given the continuing number of aftershocks. No matter what the cost, the availability of skilled labour is of great concern.

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Give them strength

By Phil Stewart 1 February 2014, Build 140, Feature article

The seismic strengthening of New Zealand’s commercial buildings will place a heavy financial burden on building owners. In some cases, the high costs may make it unaffordable.

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Christchurch goes up and out

By Nick Brunsdon 1 June 2019, Build 172, Feature article

The earthquakes left a lasting impact on the Christchurch housing market. An early shortage of houses and rising rents has levelled out, and the city is experiencing population growth and stable housing prices.

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