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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Your paradise patio: Kolorful Kanvas
Spring is only weeks away and the thought of longer daylight hours and accessing our outdoor spaces once again is a delightful prospect. Gazing out the window, tidied garden beds and clipped hedges make for a pleasing view; however, the one jarring note is the patio furniture. The deck chairs are sagging, faded […]
On vacation every day: Lockwood Homes
Owning a Kiwi bach is an ongoing dream for many, although thousands have already taken the plunge, spending weekends relaxing in their own, or a hired, home away from home. Concurrent with recent changes in building regulations and a deeper focus on sustainability, have come several noticeable, quite substantial shifts in buyer wishlists. […]
