Asset Management stories
The upgrade will boost water treatment capacity for about 250,000 Aucklanders after winning Civil Contractors New Zealand’s top national award.
The Wiri acquisition marks Logos’ first New Zealand development as demand for industrial space rises on the back of e-commerce growth.
Excluding asset recycling from the review could leave councils without a key option to fund roads, water and housing as costs rise.
Water utilities could cut costs, improve transparency and secure data as blockchain promises a decentralised way to share records.
Poor records and vague lease terms are fuelling end-of-tenancy make good disputes, with one Auckland case reaching USD $10 million.
Corrosion is costing New Zealand more than NZD $10 billion a year, prompting engineers to seek practical fixes at a New Plymouth workshop.
Corrosion control is emerging as a costly priority for utilities, as Brisbane hosts training on extending pipeline life and cutting maintenance spend.
WorkSafe has warned that faulty or misconfigured remotes can send mobile plant moving unexpectedly, risking serious injuries at mines and quarries.
Urban water and sewer repairs can now be done with less digging and lower disruption as Australian-made epoxy relining gains ground across Asia-Pacific.
The 25-year-old Porirua mall will keep its on-site staff after a AUD $100 million sale, easing concern for retailers and shoppers.
Hidden corrosion under insulation is costing industry billions, with hundreds of failures each year and major risks to pressured pipes and vessels.
The upgrades will help preserve specialist skills needed to maintain New Zealand’s high-voltage grid and support local economies.
Corrosion is costing Australia A$8 billion a year in avoidable bridge and concrete damage, with traffic and salt speeds worsening wear.
Entries close on 30 April for awards that give infrastructure projects global exposure and a chance to be showcased in London.
First-time local backing highlights appetite among New Zealand institutions for low-volatility assets with stable long-term returns and ESG appeal.
A 39% jump in half-year operating surplus shows freight and passenger demand held up, even as earthquake and weather disruptions hit services.
A new camera on jetting hoses will help Waikato District Council inspect 40 kilometres of wastewater pipes this year more quickly and cheaply.
Investors can buy into four North Island warehouses leased back to Provida, with the scheme targeting a projected 8 per cent annual return.
Fuel shortages could be eased by better storage and contingency planning after the Marsden to Wiri rupture, Infrastructure New Zealand says.
New Zealand projects claimed three prizes as the inaugural IPWEA Australasia awards recognised public works judged best across the region.
