Construction stories
TechDay spoke to Bentley Systems executives Mark Coates and Phil Christensen, who discuss how technology has changed within the infrastructure industry.
Procore appoints Clare Wharrier as senior director of global channel to lead company's partner program and scale its construction technology ecosystem.
Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) construction companies are leading the regional COVID-19 recovery, with 30% prepared for the new normal.
The technology could reduce accidents and increase construction site safety in tightly-packed areas or near critical infrastructure.
Despite enormous potential, construction firms are lagging in adopting AR and VR technologies due to concerns like bulky headsets and harsh jobsite conditions.
Trackunit expands in Asia Pacific with new Australian office and regional headquarters in Singapore, aiming to advance digitization in the construction sector.
A decade after the quake, engineers say steel buildings proved far tougher than expected, with extra no-damage protection costing little more.
Record prices and a 14-year sales high show New Zealand's housing market is still racing ahead despite tighter lending rules and tax changes.
Poor data and slow adoption are leaving construction late, over budget and responsible for a growing share of emissions.
Digital twin tools could help cut costly delays and emissions, as 90% of infrastructure projects are still late or over budget.
Poorer collaboration is slowing projects, but digitisation, prefab and greener materials are reshaping New Zealand and Australia’s building sector.
Rising retirements and digital skills gaps could push up infrastructure costs and slow delivery unless firms train workers in data and robotics.
Resource consent has been granted for a planned Auckland office development that could retain 1.8 million kg of concrete and preserve heritage features.
Seatbelt non-use is behind about 10 work fatalities a year in New Zealand, with farm vehicle deaths accounting for a large share.
Better visibility into inventories and provenance could help firms cut downtime, reduce errors and recover faster as demand rebounds.
NZD $45 billion of new works will need smarter engineering and earlier ground planning if delays and overruns are to be avoided.
Older buildings could lock in high emissions unless retrofits and digital twins cut energy demand before 2050.
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.
MYOB launches Advanced Construction Edition, a software solution to help contractors manage projects and budgets with real-time visibility.
Hamilton City Council-backed QOROX is set to demonstrate the country’s first commercial-scale 3D-printed concrete project this week.
