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Commvault's SaaS solutions earn prestigious IRAP certification in Australia
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Commvault's SaaS solutions earn prestigious IRAP certification in Australia

Commvault's SaaS data protection solutions secure esteemed IRAP certification, heightening its cybersafety standards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2023
NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI
IT Industry

NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI

New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global CIO
Digital Transformation

Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global CIO

Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global Chief Information Officer to lead the revamp of technology function and support the company's growth objectives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2023

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TaxLeopard acquires Airtax in strategic move boosting AI capabilities
Partner Programmes

TaxLeopard acquires Airtax in strategic move boosting AI capabilities

TaxLeopard has acquired competitor Airtax, boosting its userbase and advancing AI capabilities in a six-figure deal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
How NZ’s infrastructure pipeline compares to Australia
Disaster Recovery

How NZ’s infrastructure pipeline compares to Australia

New Zealand’s project list is poised to outpace Australia’s on a per capita basis, but delays could push capital and labour offshore.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
Confidence in New Zealand's infrastructure under water
Fintech

Confidence in New Zealand's infrastructure under water

The annual Construction Industry Survey, in partnership with Teletrac Navman and Civil Contractors New Zealand, reveals cracks in New Zealand's infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023
Keeping the politicians honest
Disaster Recovery

Keeping the politicians honest

With the election looming, contractors warn promises will mean little unless parties fund a clear pipeline of infrastructure work.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2023
Time running out to participate in construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in construction survey

Construction firms have until 26 June to share views on workforce, technology and sector issues in a survey cited by MBIE.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
Time running out to participate in annual construction survey
Disaster Recovery

Time running out to participate in annual construction survey

With weather damage, economic uncertainty and an election looming, Civil Contractors New Zealand wants construction professionals to weigh in before 26 June.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2023
First aid obligations as a contractor
Education, Learning & Training

First aid obligations as a contractor

Contractors face safety breaches and possible harm unless they assess hazards, train staff and stock proper first aid gear.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 24th May 2023
Watercare goes ‘Back 2 Basics’
Risk & Compliance

Watercare goes ‘Back 2 Basics’

Reported incidents have fallen as Watercare expands its Back 2 Basics safety sessions across all construction sites, with new multilingual guides planned.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2023
Above-average preconstruction lacking
Digital Transformation

Above-average preconstruction lacking

Fewer than one in five construction firms are doing preconstruction well, despite higher profits, happier clients and fewer delays for those that do.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2022
Survey input needed for safer construction industry
Digital Transformation

Survey input needed for safer construction industry

Better data on BIM use could help cut New Zealand construction accidents, as the sector seeks input from workers and contractors.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Aug 2022
Cleaner’s death a reminder to think around the clock
Law

Cleaner’s death a reminder to think around the clock

Businesses must account for after-hours contractors, after a Taranaki cleaner died trapped in machinery and two firms were fined GBP £340,000.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2022
Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry
Supply Chain

Probuild’s failure a ‘wake-up call’ for construction industry

Rising costs and supply chain strain have left owners and subcontractors facing delays, overruns and wider disruption after Probuild's collapse.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Sun, 27th Feb 2022
Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?
Supply Chain

Who foots the bill if Covid-19 impacts your project?

Contract wording will decide whether builders absorb Covid-19 shutdown and isolation costs, with no automatic time extension if it is silent.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 9th Jan 2022
CCNZ names incoming Chief Executive
Sustainability

CCNZ names incoming Chief Executive

The civil construction lobby will have a new voice on training, immigration and safety when Alan Pollard takes over as Chief Executive in January.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Dec 2021
Digital solutions to the financial complexities of construction
Software-as-a-Service

Digital solutions to the financial complexities of construction

Payment disputes and tougher retention rules are pushing construction firms towards digital tools to avoid fines and delays.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021