Construction Press Releases

Two earthquake damaged buildings in Christchurch are likely to be demolished as they pose an immediate danger to the safety of people. The Acting CEO of the Council will issue warrants for the demolitions, under section 129 of the Building Act 2004.

The Government is helping Canterbury builders, tradespeople and designers become licensed building practitioners so they can be involved with rebuilding Canterbury following the earthquake.

The Christchurch City Council, alongside other agencies, continues to work on the recovery phase following the 4 September earthquake.

The government will contribute up to $10 million to assist repair, restore, and strengthen heritage and character buildings in Canterbury that have been damaged by the earthquake.

In the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake, Bids4biz.co.nz is offering to help quake victims find trades people to help their rebuilding efforts.

If you are planning to build a new home this summer, then NOW is the time to act before the GST increase! Many of McRaeway Homes customers have already chosen to utilise our existing new home building prices before the increased GST comes into effect on 1 October 2010.

McRaeway Homes successful Cromwell show home has now been sold! However, until late September this superb award-winning show home is still open by private appointment with McRaeway Homes.

McRaeway Homes is proud to be supporting the local community through contributing towards the development of the Caroline Bay Aquatic Centre.

The government is introducing changes to the Building Act 2004 to cut bureaucracy, make builders more accountable, and remove the need for building consents for some minor low-risk work.

McRaeway Homes have introduced three new house models into their award-winning Limelight Series.

One of New Zealand’s most successful and long established housing companies have started construction on the first of four new show homes planned for the next 12 months.

Award-winning McRaeway Homes are proud to sponsor the sustained efforts of promising young New Zealand cyclist, Brad Evans.

The southern half of the Newmarket Viaduct replacement project is due to be opened early; six months ahead of schedule. The early delivery will be a relief for the 160,000 motorists who travel over that stretch of motorway.

Work on the Christchurch Tram extension has commenced.

Most local councils are supporting the governments new Leaky Home package.

The Government has announced a Leaky Homes Financial Assistance package.

With only 500 days until the beginning of Rugby World Cup 2011, Dunedin City Council’s planning is well underway.

The Government is supporting a temporary entertainment facility and cruise ship terminal at Queens Wharf for the Rugby World Cup celebrations.

Auckland City Council is seeking feedback on the upgrade of Judges Bay.

Christchurch City Council is putting the Ferrymead Bridge widening and strengthening project to tender shortly.