Cardrona: alpine village
The keys to the first completed home at Central Otago’s Mt Cardrona Station development were handed over to its proud new owners earlier this month. In what’s being hailed as a “significant milestone” for the 400-hectare alpine village, there are 13 homes under construction this winter. Leuschke Group Architects Colin and Lindy Leuschke are the […]
Christchurch City Mayor Phil Mauger: Transport funding
It’s great to see the days starting to get longer again and know that we’re getting closer to warmer weather—even if it is still a wee way off. The longer days will soon mean that our contractors will be back out on the streets, working on resealing and repairing roads, footpaths and cycleways. This work […]
Gold award for cancer centre
Cook Brothers Construction has won a prestigious Commercial Building Gold Award for the Canterbury Cancer Society’s new centre in Christchurch. The New Zealand Commercial Building Awards celebrate construction projects that demonstrate exceptional design, innovation, and sustainability standards. The cancer centre award recognised outstanding success in construction excellence, with the accolade placing the centre among the […]
Introducing zero-silica engineered stone
Christchurch-based stone benchtop fabricator AGB is continuing its fight against silicosis by being the first in the country to supply zero-silica engineered stone. A family-run business in Hornby South, AGB was the first New Zealand business to ban high-silica engineered stone, and has now gone one step further with its new zero-silica engineered stone slabs […]
Energy efficiency
A Christchurch energy expert has called for the Commerce Commission to start promoting incentives for energy efficiency. Chris Mardon, managing director of Christchurch energy efficiency company Ecobulb, says the Commerce Act clearly states that the Commerce Commission must promote incentives for energy efficiency, yet actually does nothing to encourage it. “According to the Commission’s own […]
New plan for Scott Base redevelopment
Antarctica New Zealand is resetting its Scott Base Redevelopment project. The most recent plan is to build a new accommodation and living building, to refurbish the Hillary Field Centre, to scope a third building for workshops, plant and machinery, and to extend the life of current buildings where practicable. An Independent Review Panel of construction, […]
Business Canterbury Chief Executive Leeann Watson: Business workshop
As organisations across Canterbury face an extended period of change, we want to ensure that we are providing our business community with the tools and knowledge to not just survive but look at growth opportunities through these challenging times. Today’s leaders are called upon to wear multiple hats – caring for their own and others’ […]
Construction costs fall
New Zealand’s residential construction industry has recorded its first drop in new build house construction costs in 12 years. The latest Cordell Construction Cost Index (CCCI) revealed a 1.1% decrease in the three months to June. The decline marks a significant milestone in the history of the CCCI series, which has tracked the cost to […]
Crafting homes that grow with you: Durasteel
It’s not often you can build a stylish home with locally sourced materials for a reasonable price. It’s even rarer to build a home that can grow as you do. Christchurch-based Durasteel Structures create custom-made, premium quality panel homes. You can choose a 1-2 bedroom pod, a 1-4 bedroom home, or add to your existing […]
Turning your architectural dreams into reality: Knuddy Homes
Picture this: a crew of skilled carpenters, apprentices eager to learn the ropes, and one rock-solid motto—mahi hard—all working together like a well-oiled machine to get the job done. Welcome to Knuddy Homes, where the talented team turns your wildest architectural dreams into solid reality. One of their secrets: The Cemintel cladding system “We’ve got […]
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