ANZ Bank NZ Ltd introduced a new factor to its lending policy today – a discount for lifting the construction standard.
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New tallest wooden tower opens in Norway
The Mjösa Tower in Norway has assumed the title of the world’s tallest wooden building after being officially opened last Friday.
Code for smarter cities released
The Smart Cities Council, covering Australia & New Zealand, and the Green Building Council of Australia released a new practice standard last week which they said would address issues relating to telecommunications connectivity, data insights, digital planning practices & innovation districts.
Precinct commits to Wynyard stage 2
Precinct Properties NZ Ltd committed yesterday to stage 2 of its Wynyard Quarter project, part of the wider Innovation Precinct on the Auckland waterfront.
Housing to replace Henderson carparks attracts international designers
5 teams have been shortlisted in a global design competition to redevelop 2 Henderson carparks into housing.
Avanda scores 6 Homestar rating at Airfields using bespoke checklist
Chinese-owned housing developer Avanda Ltd, confirmed as the developer for stage 2 of the 20ha council-owned Airfields precinct at Hobsonville Point in February last year, is about to build the first homes awarded a 6 Homestar rating using a bespoke checklist.
