Small build market is growing: Lockwood
Granny flats, holiday cabins, tiny homes, garden offices… it’s all about to get easier. Big changes are afoot with the Government’s announced changes to their Building Consent Simplification Plan, most notably increasing the home size that will be permitted under the programme, from 60m2 to 70m2. The Government has also confirmed that the Resource Management […]
Te Kaha’s countdown is on
Christchurch’s new stadium marked its one-year-to-go milestone with a sneak peek for media in mid-April. The $683 million project is on track to open in April 2026, four years after construction began in April 2022. Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger says the “sky’s the limit” for the positive impact One New Zealand Stadium should have […]
Walls made of wool
Wool for walls and carpets are all the rage in many exciting new interior projects. As NZ First Leader Winston Peters said recently, wool is a ‘miracle thread’ that’s so much better for the health of people and planet. That’s why the government is funding a range of innovative wool projects through the Sustainable Food […]
Ewe beauty: Government backs wool in construction
A new mandate means government agencies are expected to use New Zealand wool when building or refurbishing. In a move being called ‘shear brilliance’ by New Zealand farmers, the government has said that from 1 July, all government agencies must use wool fibre products in the construction of new and refurbished buildings. Announced in parliament […]
Inspired, authentic, bespoke: Lucid Commercial Design
Commercial fitouts, residential, new build or renovation… starting a build project can be completely overwhelming. Design and build with a team that gets it. Lucid Commercial Design provides end-to-end design and build services for businesses and homeowners wanting to express their personality through their spaces. Established in 2003 and led by principal designer Phil Tindall, […]
Relief for residential developers
Is now the ideal time to build a home? National residential construction costs are rising at one of the slowest annual rates on record. CoreLogic NZ’s latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) reports a growth rate of just 0.9% over the past year. “After several years of intense upward pressure, construction costs have now settled […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Holding court in style
An exciting invitation landed in my inbox last month. The Court Theatre officially opens its doors to the public on 3 May, so I’d better dust my tux off. A Christchurch institution, the theatre is treasured by so many residents. Its home in the Arts Centre was badly damaged in the 2011 earthquake, and it’s […]
Building surveyors welcome standards bill
Greater clarity and support are needed around implementing the new Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill before 12,000 new construction products flow into New Zealand by July, writes David Clifton, President of the NZ Institute of Building Surveyors. As trusted certified professionals in improving our built environment, our institute members serve […]
Business Canterbury CE Leeann Watson: Businesses optimistic
Local businesses are showing resilience amid rising concerns. We’ve just released our latest Quarterly Canterbury Business Survey, revealing a complex economic landscape for local businesses. While international trade and geopolitical risks are emerging as key concerns, confidence in businesses’ ability to manage disruption has reached its highest level since we began tracking it in July […]
Plan to make a splash in summer: NOVAspace
Cooling, refreshing days around your backyard swimming pool may seem a long way off given the current weather vagaries, yet with some forethought now, it can become a reality. Plan now and you could be splashing, swimming, and socialising around a gorgeous new pool in time for summer. Expert in designing, planning, and installing phenomenal […]
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