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Paerata Rise homes perform well at House of the Year awards
Energy efficient

Paerata Rise homes perform well at House of the Year awards

Five Paerata Rise builders placed in the top 100 nationwide, with Capital Homes taking first at the 2023 Registered Master Builders Awards.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
How are cities responding to extreme weather?
Smart Cities

How are cities responding to extreme weather?

Cities are moving to protect residents and assets as heatwaves, floods and storms intensify, with four in five now facing climate hazards.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Sun, 10th Dec 2023
NZ’s first fully 3D-printed home is largest in Southern Hemisphere
Energy efficient

NZ’s first fully 3D-printed home is largest in Southern Hemisphere

The Paremoremo family home could cut emissions by 30% while showcasing 3D-printed concrete as a cheaper way to build complex designs.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Build to Rent’s growth continues
Sustainability

Build to Rent’s growth continues

Rental supply is set to grow as major developers and iwi back long-term homes, with new rules helping unlock more Build to Rent schemes.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2023
Why tenants are happier in public housing
Energy efficient

Why tenants are happier in public housing

Security of tenure may explain why public housing residents report wellbeing levels similar to owner-occupiers, according to new research.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2023
How will new energy standards affect Australia’s building sector?
Sustainability

How will new energy standards affect Australia’s building sector?

Homes could cost slightly more to build, but lower energy bills and emissions are expected as Australia lifts its NatHERS bar to seven stars.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Aug 2023
Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’
Risk & Compliance

Unpacking the buzzword ‘sustainability’

In civil construction, the concept hinges on system boundaries, with finite resources, waste and carbon shaping whether projects can endure.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Tue, 8th Aug 2023
New requirements coming for Green Star ratings
Energy efficient

New requirements coming for Green Star ratings

Developers face 16 new minimum tests under a consultation that could reshape New Zealand green building certification from mid-2024.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2023
More consideration needed for construction in emissions plan
Supply Chain

More consideration needed for construction in emissions plan

Civil contractors warn the next emissions plan could slow vital infrastructure delivery unless it backs proven low-carbon options and recycling.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2023
Less dwelling consents easing construction costs
Supply Chain

Less dwelling consents easing construction costs

Slowing demand is easing pressure on New Zealand builders, with construction cost growth now running well below the 2022 peak.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2023
Wellington council takes proactive action on housing
Sustainability

Wellington council takes proactive action on housing

Rents, homelessness and housing shortages are in the crosshairs as the council seeks to lift supply, quality and affordability in the capital.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2023
New Zealand 3D-prints first commercial building in southern hemisphere
Supply Chain

New Zealand 3D-prints first commercial building in southern hemisphere

Completed on time despite supply chain woes, the Hamilton project cut wall installation to just two and a half days using 3D-printed concrete.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2023

Global Stories

Energy efficient stories

The key considerations for data centre development
Hyperscale

The key considerations for data centre development

There are plenty of elements to consider when embarking on a data centre development project, and this list is likely to expand as the industry evolves.

By Amparo Garcia Puente • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
Western Digital launches 24TB & 28TB HDDs for data centres
Storage

Western Digital launches 24TB & 28TB HDDs for data centres

Western Digital debuts eco-friendly 24TB and 28TB hard disk drives for data centres, offering higher storage capacity and power efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Nov 2023
The secrets to maximising IoT battery life: 11 things you must know before your next deployment
Internet of Things

The secrets to maximising IoT battery life: 11 things you must know before your next deployment

Addressing battery longevity isn't straightforward – it's a multifaceted question like 'how long is a piece of string?.

By Gerhard Loots • 6 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
atNorth announces 30MW data centre in Copenhagen, Denmark
DataCentre infrastructure

atNorth announces 30MW data centre in Copenhagen, Denmark

The new site will be equipped with innovative heat reuse technology that will help heat homes in the local community.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023
Huawei joins ITU and IAEA's AI for Good 5G Challenge
Unified Communications

Huawei joins ITU and IAEA's AI for Good 5G Challenge

The 5G energy consumption modelling challenge, curated by Huawei, aims to develop machine learning models that reduce energy consumption.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2023
FMI: Water desalination equipment market value $25b by 2032
EduTech

FMI: Water desalination equipment market value $25b by 2032

Future Market Insights (FMI) has released new research that forecasts the water desalination equipment market will value USD$25 billion by the end of 2032.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023