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Meinhardt Group appoints New Managing Director
Smart Cities

Meinhardt Group appoints New Managing Director

Meinhardt Group, a global design, engineering, project and construction management firm has named Go Yang San as Managing Director for Singapore.

By Laura Valencia • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
Mastercard to eliminate plastics from payment cards by 2028
Fintech

Mastercard to eliminate plastics from payment cards by 2028

Mastercard has announced it is accelerating efforts to remove first–use PVC plastics from payment cards on its network by 2028.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
BLUETTI Invests in Our Planet, Invests in Our Future
Power / Energy

BLUETTI Invests in Our Planet, Invests in Our Future

BLUETTI, as a powerful leader who keeps researching for more clean energy solutions, has always advocated a green and sustainable lifestyle.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Climate change stories

Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident
Supply Chain

Harbour bridge closures ‘over-cautious’ after 2020 incident

Auckland businesses face repeated disruptions as the transport agency’s lower wind thresholds keep forcing Harbour Bridge closures and delays.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
RSM Australia Strengthens Leadership with Key appointments
Clean technologies

RSM Australia Strengthens Leadership with Key appointments

RSM Australia strengthens senior leadership with key appointments in cyber security and ESG including Catherine Bell from competitor BDO.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2023
Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project
Downer

Waste concrete gets new life in Wellington transport project

The new paths should help Wellington residents travel more easily while diverting waste concrete and asphalt from landfill.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 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
ETS reform options ‘disappointing’
Enterprise Resource Planning

ETS reform options ‘disappointing’

Two of the Government’s four ETS reform options would miss New Zealand’s climate goals, leaving businesses to face continued uncertainty.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2023
Achieving great outcomes during changing times
Disaster Recovery

Achieving great outcomes during changing times

Skills shortages, weather damage and rising costs are squeezing construction firms as Waihanga Ara Rau outlines priorities for the next 18 months.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2023
Infrastructure action plan brings almost nothing new to the table
Disaster Recovery

Infrastructure action plan brings almost nothing new to the table

Most of the Government’s 331 infrastructure actions are already underway, prompting calls for funded projects rather than more plans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023
Shortsightedness and poor planning lead to property buyouts
Disaster Recovery

Shortsightedness and poor planning lead to property buyouts

Ratepayers and taxpayers will help fund buyouts and flood defences for homes in areas hit by severe weather after years of underinvestment.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2023
Too much consultation, not enough action
Auckland Council

Too much consultation, not enough action

Auckland Transport risks paralysis if it keeps seeking public input on tiny road changes already covered by approved plans.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 29th May 2023
Pre-election conversations we need to be having
Education, Learning & Training

Pre-election conversations we need to be having

Infrastructure New Zealand wants parties to back simpler funding, congestion charging and stronger oversight to tackle the country's infrastructure deficit.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Fri, 26th May 2023
Blue Connections IT achieves carbon neutral certification
Supply Chain

Blue Connections IT achieves carbon neutral certification

Blue Connections IT achieves carbon neutral certification, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023
Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues
Risk & Compliance

Students tackle country’s big infrastructure issues

Real-world subdivision design projects are giving civil engineering students hands-on experience tackling housing and water shortages across New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 18th May 2023
Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform
Agricultural Technology

Campaign launched against ‘undemocratic’ RMA reform

Critics say the reform could lift housing and infrastructure costs by stripping councils of planning powers and deepening court battles.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Fri, 12th May 2023
Tech needed to drive construction productivity
Software-as-a-Service

Tech needed to drive construction productivity

Rising costs, weather disruption and labour shortages are squeezing builders, with insolvencies already mounting across Australia.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
The year that was leaves a legacy
Supply Chain

The year that was leaves a legacy

Severe weather, Covid and inflation are worsening New Zealand’s infrastructure, emergency readiness and cost of living, with repairs set to take years.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023