Building Materials
Building industry braces for shake-up on permitted materials
18 Apr 2024
The government's recently announced plans to reform the building materials sector, has the potential to be a massive shake-up to the industry. Before a product can be used on site, builders must… Audio
Building crisis: Auckland-made materials nearly running out
13 Sep 2021
The building and construction sector has just a few days worth of some Auckland-based products left.
According to suppliers some key materials are already unavailable.
Last week the government gave… Audio
Recycled materials a must for quake-strengthened buildings - expert
1 Apr 2019
Engineers are pushing the boundaries on building materials to find more sustainable ways to earthquake strengthen.
Auckland's housing boom leaves builders scrambling
10 Jan 2017
Auckland's housing boom is making it harder for builders to source quality materials with many using dodgy products to keep up with demand. Audio