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Global Stories

Construction stories

ANZ construction industry recognises opportunity for innovation following COVID-19

Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30% prepared for the new normal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021

Manufacturing

3D safety barrier could make construction sites safer

The technology could reduce accidents and increase construction site safety in tightly-packed areas or near critical infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2021

AR, VR & Metaverse

AR and VR presents huge potential for construction industry, but businesses slow to adopt

Despite enormous potential, construction firms are lagging in adopting AR and VR technologies due to concerns like bulky headsets and harsh jobsite conditions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

'Freezing' winter could thwart data center construction plans, warns Aggreko

A freezing winter ahead could pose major setbacks for data center construction projects already delayed by COVID-19 this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020

Health Technologies

Procore looks to improve safety of ANZ construction sites with latest offering

Procore has launched Safety Essentials for construction companies in Australia and New Zealand, providing compliance support and pre-built forms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020

Document Management

InEight revamps document management for construction industry

InEight provides field-tested project management software for construction owners, contractors, engineers and architects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020

Data Analytics

Australian construction companies more dependent on data than ever, study finds

Australian construction firms increasingly rely on data, with 56% willing to switch software providers for better access and control, a Procore study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Construction stories

Robotics

The future of our infrastructure workforce

Rising retirements and digital skills gaps could push up infrastructure costs and slow delivery unless firms train workers in data and robotics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Feb 2021

Trade Me

Heritage building reborn in country’s largest reuse project

Resource consent has been granted for a planned Auckland office development that could retain 1.8 million kg of concrete and preserve heritage features.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021

Agricultural Technology

Leading cause of work-related deaths

Seatbelt non-use is behind about 10 work fatalities a year in New Zealand, with farm vehicle deaths accounting for a large share.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021

Software-as-a-Service

How AI can solve supply chain issues

Better visibility into inventories and provenance could help firms cut downtime, reduce errors and recover faster as demand rebounds.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 29th Dec 2020

Risk & Compliance

The big challenge facing New Zealand infrastructure

NZD $45 billion of new works will need smarter engineering and earlier ground planning if delays and overruns are to be avoided.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020

Digital Transformation

Retrofitting a net zero future

Older buildings could lock in high emissions unless retrofits and digital twins cut energy demand before 2050.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Dec 2020

Digital Transformation

Lifting productivity in construction

A digital product database could trim consenting costs and lift New Zealand builders' productivity, with gains to GDP estimated at up to NZD $220 million.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020