Building Te Ara Whetu: Sustainability in action

The construction of Te Ara Whetu, the new library hub for Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast, is implementing industry-leading sustainability practices that place environmental responsibility at the heart of the project. The original Waikanae build was closed in November 2018 due to poor air quality. Kapiti Coast District Council undertook extensive multi-year community engagement which […] The post Building Te Ara Whetu: Sustainability in action appeared first on Building Today.

Built for Better: ESG round-up – community engagement and social impact

Construction plays a central role in shaping communities. This round-up highlights the sector’s approach to engaging stakeholders and delivering measurable social impact. Delivering social value 🤝 Castlethorn Construction supported the The post Built for Better: ESG round-up – community engagement and social impact appeared first on Construction Industry Federation.

How to build social value on construction sites: three industry exemplars

Desiree Blamey explains why respectful community engagement goes beyond the rulebook and shares practical ways to make it happen. The post How to build social value on construction sites: three industry exemplars appeared first on Construction Management.

Cityheart promotes Day to head of communities and social value

The previous assistant development director will now lead the firm’s community engagement and social value creation strategy. The post Cityheart promotes Day to head of communities and social value appeared first on Property Week.

Award of Merit, Highway/Bridge: Blue Hill Falls Bridge Replacement

Community engagement played a key role in shaping the $9.6-million strategy to replace the picturesque, yet deteriorating concrete tied-arch bridge spanning the reversing falls across Salt Pond that lead to the Atlantic Ocean.

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