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Inspiring change
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British quantity surveyor Raine Selles landed on our shores nine months ago and has been busy making a difference ever since.
Lifelong learning
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Progressive Building finds out why the belt is fast being tightened around the LBP scheme.
Southern retreat
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Utilising bespoke building methods, a wellness centre near Queenstown is the first of its kind in New Zealand.
Olympic goals
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PrefabNZ CEO Pamela Bell is a driving force behind the use of prefabrication in New Zealand.
Well rounded
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The world-first use of a round timber structural system is attracting interest from around the globe.
Building momentum
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Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee says now is the time to support the highest rate of economic growth the South Island has seen for eight years.
Bounce Back 2013
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Registration is now open for the inaugural New Zealand Institute of Building (NZIOB) conference.
Absolute compliance
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Manufacturers of building materials believe CodeMark is a step towards guaranteeing quality and faster consents.
NZIOB ‘Connect’
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An initiative to support displaced employees of Mainzeal and its sub-contractors.
Striking suspension
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A 141-metre back country suspension bridge is the longest of its kind to be built in New Zealand since 1926.
Around the world in 18 holes
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The annual NZIOB Placemakers Golf Day was a hit this year with nearly 150 construction industry professionals teeing off.
Bolted strength
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Three35 is the first building in New Zealand, and possibly the world, to utilise an innovative damage avoidance technology.
Mainzeal in receivership
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New Zealand’s third largest construction company was founded in 1968.
Going for green
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Auckland’s East Quadrant finished office building by Dominion Constructors creates a vibrant eastern gateway to the city.
Small tunnel, mighty activity
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A Category II tunnel in one of Wellington’s largest suburbs is earthquake-strengthened by Fulton Hogan.
Young Achiever
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The NZIOB 2012 Award winner Brendan Lindsey talks to Di Worthy about his journey to becoming a top achiever.
Pretty cool barn
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This heavy-timber structure on the edge of Christchurch’s red zone will house IT companies displaced by the earthquakes.
Leadership abyss
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BCITO CEO, Ruma Karaitiana, looks at where tomorrow’s skilled workforce, and its leadership, will come from.
A Tip Top job
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The administration building of Tip Top’s iconic Auckland factory has had a makeover. Progressive Building gets up close.