Analysis & opinions

Analysis & opinions

Analysis and opinions brings together expert commentary, insights and perspectives on building and construction topics, helping you understand the why behind the issues shaping the sector today and tomorrow.
Analysis and opinions brings together expert commentary, insights and perspectives on building and construction topics, helping you understand the why behind the issues shaping the sector today and tomorrow.

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Industry analysis

Navigate the regulatory environment and business practices that underpin a trusted, well‑functioning construction and building sector.

This section covers...

  • Artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Building code
  • Career development
  • Client & community relationships
  • Contracts & construction law
  • Future of work
  • Industry economics & risk
  • Innovation
  • Productivity & capability
  • Q&A with experts
  • Resillience & wellbeing
Industry news

Industry news

Compliance & regulations

Compliance & regulations

Workforce

Workforce

Legal & contracting

Legal & contracting

Productivity & capability

Productivity & capability

What experts say

What experts say

Digital & data

Understand how digital tools, data, and technology are transforming planning, construction, and asset management for better decisions and outcomes.

This section covers...

  • Artificial intelligence learning
  • Data led decisions
  • Digital infrastructure
  • Digital transformation
AI & machine learning

AI & machine learning

Data & analytics

Data & analytics

Technological innovations

Technological innovations

Products & performance

Key building components and systems that deliver quality, performance, and long‑term value.

This section covers...

  • Accessibility
  • Cladding systems
  • Durability
  • Framing
  • Moisture management
  • Off-site manufacturing
  • Performance
  • Product testing
  • Structural connections
  • Weathertightness
  • Windows & doors
Accessible designs

Accessible designs

Building envelope

Building envelope

Material

Material

Structure

Structure

Manufacturing & testing

Manufacturing & testing

Housing & affordability

Learn about approaches that support safe, quality, and affordable housing, enabling more people to access homes that meet their needs.

This section covers...

  • Affordable construction
  • Energy efficiency
  • Land supply
  • Minor buildings
  • Multigenerational housing
  • Māori housing & community
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Rental housing
  • Sustainable urban systems
  • Urban density & city development
Affordability factors

Affordability factors

Housing affordability & performance

Housing affordability & performance

Alternative housing

Alternative housing

Urban development

Urban development

Medium density housing

Medium density housing

Resilience & sustainability

Discover how buildings and infrastructure can adapt, endure, and thrive supporting climate resilience, sustainability outcomes, and future‑ready development.

This section covers...

  • Adapting to change
  • Design for low carbon
  • Embodied carbon
  • Flood
  • Moisture management
  • Seismic
  • Waste & resource recovery
  • Wind
Climate change

Climate change

Low‑carbon & circular solutions

Low‑carbon & circular solutions

Healthy homes

Healthy homes

Natural hazards

Natural hazards

Fire

Find guidance on fire safety, compliance, and design solutions that protect people, property, and communities across the built environment.

This section covers...

  • Active fire protection
  • Cladding systems
  • Fire hazards
  • Fire safety in multi-unit buildings
  • Firefighting access & capability
  • Floor
  • Home contents
  • Passive fire protection
  • Steel joints
  • Timber
Fire protection

Fire protection

Fire safety design

Fire safety design

Medium Density Housing

Medium Density Housing