Constructing the Country’s Tallest Crane a Tall Order
The country’s highest crane, appropriately nicknamed Eenie – has been erected on the central Auckland site where New Zealand’s tallest tower block is being built.
Women Walk Toward a New Future in Hard Hats and Safety Boots
Auckland’s MIT is hosting the ‘Nailing It’ course for women with a passion for working outdoors as builders, plumbers, electricians or many other trades. Launched on 19 April, 20 women are signed up to start the inaugural course from Destination Trades where they will learn to do things like building a pizza oven, learning to back a trailer, how to pour concrete as well as getting an introduction to reading site plans.
Good Experiences are Necessary for Young Kiwis to Become the Future of Construction
Careers New Zealand’s employer-led three-day Work Inspiration Programme is being held in Auckland from 20 – 22nd of June, delivered in partnership with Canam Group. Students will get a hands-on look at a real-world construction project and get a chance to meet with people working in the industry.
Southland Economy is Rebounding, Queenstown Surging Ahead
Southland’s economy seems to be improving but still has a way to go before they’re caught up to the rest of the country, a report released by Infometrics says. Senior economist Benji Patterson says housing sales are strong in Southland.
Pressure on South Island Truckies to Keep Supplies Going
A tremendous effort has been made by the New Zealand Logistics sector to keep supermarket shelves stocked after the Kaikoura earthquake, but the Picton – Christchurch freight run is putting a strain on South Island truckies. Regularly navigating the alternative Picton – Christchurch route is having a mounting impact on truck drivers – what was a same-day return trip is now an overnight stay.
$56 Million Cruise Ship Berth to be Built at Lyttelton
“The cruise ship berth represents a massive investment in the future of Christchurch and the wider region,” says Christchurch Mayor Lianne Dalziel. “Cruise ships bring a lot of life and economic activity into the city, so it is great that Christchurch will have a dedicated facility.” The cruise ship industry is forecast to grow to $490 million in the 2016-2017 season so it’s important that Christchurch is put on the agenda as a gateway to the Canterbury region.
Door May Open to Develop Ladies Mile
More than 2,800 residential units could be built along Ladies Mile, near Queenstown, an indicative master plan for the area shows. While large areas of land in the Wakatipu area has already been residentially zoned, little of it has been developed in the past decade and landowners cannot be forced to do so.
Resource Consent Given for $42 Million Bayhill Development2012
The proposed mixed-use complex at 10 Bay Hill, Timaru is set to revitalise the urban area and will bring about a resurgence for Timaru’s CBD. In order for the new complex to go up, resource consent was needed for the demolition of the old Hydro Grand Hotel, now that’s been given Bayhill Developments can get a start on the advanced planning.
