Construction Press Releases

Builder, Carl Taylor Home, scoops awards at ” house of the year”.

The long standing leaders in Australia for residential construction software solutions is expanding its market into New Zealand, bringing its revolutionary technology to yet another country.

Technoform’s innovative insulating spacers for the aluminium window and door industry have been nominated as a finalist in the Buildnz trade show as “product of the show 2011”.

Stormwater360, New Zealand’s leading innovative stormwater management company, has announced the company’s agreement with LiveRoof®, LLC, the top horticultural experts in the green roof industry in the USA to distribute its hybrid LiveRoof® pregrown Green Roof System in New Zealand and Australia.

BusinessNZ praises Budget 2011 for focusing on skills for rebuilding Christchurch following the February earthquake. Funding for trades training will include more construction-related places being available at training institutions.

Budget 2011 will provide up to $42 million for trades training for the Canterbury region, Tertiary education Minister Steven Joyce says. Funding is being set aside for up to 1500 additional training places as part of a comprehensive cross-agency response to meet additional demand for labour for the reconstruction programme called “Skills for Canterbury”.

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The Department of Building and Housing (DBH) has announced the six kiwi-based companies chosen as providers of temporary accommodation in Christchurch.

Slim tiles are porcelain tiles that are between 4-5mm thick while being of comparable strength to regular tiles. These tiles have the added benefit of being able to be installed on top of existing floors and walls, lowering renovation and demolition costs.

With innovative show homes and a range of flexible designs on offer, one of New Zealand’s most successful and long established housing companies continues to captivate consumer interest 48 years on…

A local Taireri cyclist’s “hard working” attitude has captured the attention and sponsorship of an award-winning housing company, who have since gone on to extend their support even further…

Make over your home this summer with new HardieGlaze™ Tile Lining – the simple way to create a lasting impression!

Confidence among consumers and accountability among builders are at the heart of moves to get more tradespeople licensed in Canterbury. Tomorrow the Department of Building and Housing will host a licensing expo at Christchurch Boys’ High School between 9am and 5pm aiming to further increase the number of licensed builders rebuilding Canterbury.

McRaeway Home’s new show home is now open! Be sure to visit www.mcraewayhomes.co.nz for photo’s and further information on the Baxter model. To view, Baxter is open Thursday – Sunday, 11am – 4pm at 2 Silver Springs Boulevard, off Wingatui Road in Mosgiel.

A new McRaeway Homes website is now online! Be sure to view www.mcraewayhomes.co.nz for comprehensive, up-to-date information on one of New Zealand’s most successful and long established housing companies.

Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has welcomed the release of the Earthquake Commission’s Stage 1 geotechnical report into land damage caused by the Canterbury earthquake.

Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has congratulated Fletcher Construction on its appointment by the Earthquake Commission to run its Canterbury earthquake project management office.

Housing Minister Phil Heatley has launched a new programme which will make it easier for first-time buyers and those on lower incomes to build or purchase their own homes.

The geotechnical report delivered by engineers to the Earthquake Commission states that the majority of land can and will be fixed. Gerry Brownlee has issued a timeline leading to public release of information. Information from the geotechnical report will be released in conjunction with decisions on what will be done to address the damage in each affected area, so as to minimise stress to residents.

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.