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John Roughan: Whole nation on hunt for builderpeople
COMMENT: Business confidence may be down but the economy is still going strong.
More homes on the way, should help ease housing crisis: council
Big jump in the number of new Auckland homes given approval to be built.
Firm avoids charges over dodgy cables
Report reveals the faulty cables from China had correct certification, proof of compliance
Construction industry a 'house of cards'
COMMENT: This year has highlighted the very serious financial issues in the market.
Workers on Ebert site, tools and equipment retrieved
Workers have been allowed back into an Ebert Construction site to retrieve tools.
In a vice-grip: Construction sector grasped by turmoil
The best and worst of times have arrived together for NZ's construction industry.
Ebert Construction's 95 staff face uncertain future as $40m debts revealed
Ebert Construction in receivership and wages are being paid day-to-day.
Ebert construction: Delayed hospital unit among company's projects
Questions over whether Ebert's woes will impact on Middlemore project.
Govt report: New home construction rate slower than expected
The rate of new home construction is set to rise more slowly between now and 2020.
The Interview: Stephen Barclay
Housing scheme's boss makes a habit of tackling things head-on.
Spark launches app to connect tradies to work
Spark is gearing up to launch a business which services tradespeople.
Deadly condition killing Aussie tradies could strike in NZ
The deadly lung disease striking down Aussie tradies is said to be looming here too.
'The new asbestos': Deadly condition hitting tradies
A stonemason went from healthy to the intensive care unit in only a few months.
Govt chips in six-figure sum for waterfront project
The funding will come out of the Government's $3 billion provincial fund.
Yates coming down: Century-old Auckland heritage building to be demolished
Developers will retain only the exterior of the original building.
Pat Baskett: New cash-eating fight for David against Goliath
COMMENT: Three court rulings should be enough to protect the Okura marine reserve.
Auckland apartment boom set to run out of steam: Report
The apartment boom is still delivering big numbers, but this isn't guaranteed to last.
Fletcher nabs Kiwirail boss for troubled construction arm
Reidy will oversee the problematic Buildings and Interiors unit in his new role.
Ex-Hawkins firms owe $41m: liquidators
Troubled construction company owes around a thousand unsecured creditors $41m.
Comment: We have to end construction's boom and bust
COMMENT: Construction industry needs to escape "boom and bust" trap.
Tauranga, Waikato councils to borrow $196M for water upgrades
The money will be borrowed from the government's housing infrastructure fund.
Property developer who left homeowners in the lurch declared bankrupt
It is the second time that Stephen Foley has been declared bankrupt.
Nicky Smith: Engineering a change of culture
COMMENT: Why we need to continue to tackle the obstacles that are holding women back.
What house deposit will you need to qualify for KiwiBuild?
Financiers are asking for more details on the loan criteria that will apply to KiwiBuild.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Endless red tape causes renovation frustration
COMMENT: Renovating a house is an insight into what has caused our housing crisis.
Ghost town: Concern in Newmarket as retail stores stand vacant
The number of empty shops in Newmarket continues to rise.
Fletcher Building lays off 90 staff in restructuring
The 90 staff were mostly in the head office at Penrose in a variety of roles.
Fletcher Building boss earning $2m but still renting
Fletcher boss keener than ever to buy his own home and wants to stay in Parnell.
Fletcher's plan to build thousands of new homes
An Auckland-based factory will assist with the Government's KiwiBuild plans.
Aussie shake-up in wind for Fletcher Building
Fletcher's giving a new longer-term strategy announcement in Sydney on Thursday.
$70m Pine Harbour scheme approved, apartments to rise near marina
The proposed development has met strong opposition from community groups.
Volume of NZ building activity falls in March
The value of total building activity dropped in March.
Building practitioners banned for disreputable behaviour
Two building practitioners were found to have brought the trade into disrepute.