Builders need to be prepared for uneven state, federal DBE rules

As the federal government has curtailed diversity enterprise initiatives, some states have pushed back. Contractors bidding on public jobs should know where they stand, write two lawyers.

Top Central and Upper South Island apprentices announced

Dokyun Kim of Laing Properties has been named the Central & Upper South Island’s 2026 Master Builders CARTERS Apprentice of the Year, while second place went to Caleb Scott of Big Bad Wolf Builders — with both being trained through the BCITO. William Farnsworth — who trained through the Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) […] The post Top Central and Upper South Island apprentices announced appeared first on Building Today.

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.

Built for New Zealand — designed for the long haul

Rainwater systems don’t always get the attention they deserve during the build process. Yet when performance issues arise, they’re a visible and costly problem to fix. That’s why more builders are looking beyond upfront material costs and considering the whole-of-life value a rainwater system can deliver. The Marley Stratus Design Series combines contemporary aesthetics with […] The post Built for New Zealand — designed for the long haul appeared first on Building Today.

Built different — 100 builders, two days in Queenstown, and $446 million of pipeline

Last month around 100 residential building company owners spent two days locked in on solving their biggest constraints at the 2026 TPB Queenstown Summit. The Professional Builder founder Martin Amos explains what the room worked through — and how you can get in on the next one. Halfway through the Summit’s second day, 100 building […] The post Built different — 100 builders, two days in Queenstown, and $446 million of pipeline appeared first on Building Today.

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