NZ’s Top 100 homes announced for national 2026 Master Builders House of the Year

The Top 100 homes for the national 2026 Master Builders House of the Year Competition have been announced. House of the Year shines a light on the country’s best residential builds, celebrating the craftsmanship of Master Builders members at its peak. This year, more than 250 projects ranging from small urban spaces to striking architectural […] The post NZ’s Top 100 homes announced for national 2026 Master Builders House of the Year appeared first on Building Today.

How to Spot Potential Problems When Touring a Home

The post How to Spot Potential Problems When Touring a Home appeared first on UK Construction Blog. Touring a home can make it surprisingly easy to focus on the fun things. You notice the large kitchen, imagine your furniture in the living room, picture summer evenings in the backyard, and start deciding which bedroom would make the best home office. If the property has been professionally cleaned, staged, and photographed, it may […]

Retentions ban means quality work, installed, certified and paid

The retentions ban is not a payment story. It is the industry's best chance in a generation to pay for proven quality, argues Andy Pritchard. The post Retentions ban means quality work, installed, certified and paid appeared first on Construction Management.

ENR Texas & Southeast Judges Name Project of the Year Finalists for Southeast Region

From historic preservation to infrastructure renewal and advanced manufacturing, these projects represent the best of Southeast construction. Which one will be named Project of the Year?

NZ’s best roofing projects and emerging talent recognised

New Zealand’s best roofing projects and emerging talent have been recognised at the 2026 Roofing Association of New Zealand (RANZ) Roof of the Year Awards, with winners showcasing the craftsmanship, technical expertise and professionalism that continue to raise standards across the country’s roofing industry. The awards, presented at the RANZ Awards Gala Dinner, sponsored by […] The post NZ’s best roofing projects and emerging talent recognised appeared first on Building Today.

BE-ST - DfMA and RIBA Plan of Work, 02092020

This video explains how DfMA can be considered and applied through the various RIBA design stages (0-6). (The RIBA Plan of Work provides a shared framework for design and construction that offers both a process map and a management tool)

BE-ST - Getting Education Modernised - Embracing Modular Innovations in Construction, 10102022

Hear from the project partners behind EMIC GEM, a pan European project to modernise the delivery of off-site and modular construction vocational education & training (VET) course materials. [Also, attached below is a PDF copy of the 'EMIC GEM' paper "Competency Framework for Offsite and Modular Construction"] www.emic-gem.eu

In-house vs. Outsourced: Which works best for Building Information Modeling Services?

For major rail upgrade projects, what is the best way to assess whether early contractor involvement genuinely reduces long-term programme risk?

What are the best practices for creating accurate MEP shop drawings for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems?.

What are the best practices for accurate HVAC duct shop drawings?

What are some best practices for reviewing and approving Rebar Shop Drawings before fabrication?