Sustainability

On-site soft plastics collection trial

We’re making it easy for our sites by sorting out the logistics of getting the plastic to Hamilton, and it’s ...
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Commercial build projects to count the ‘cost’ of carbon

Construction projects will soon come with both a financial budget and a projected carbon estimate as quantity surveyors increasingly include ...
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Innovative timber covers replace single use plastic

A joint project by Unitec, Mitre 10 MEGA and Naylor Love has been working to identify where and what types ...
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Build Out Waste Seminar

In April this year speakers from across the construction industry gathered to share their ideas, initiatives and achievements at Unitec ...
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Submissions due: 28 May 2021. Building Code for better homes and buildings

As part of the annual Building Code update process, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is asking for ...
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Northland Waste redirecting construction wood waste

Northland Waste redirecting construction wood waste

As part of their ongoing commitment to sustainable waste management, Northland Waste has developed an initiative called Re:fuel your wood.  ...
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Waste Minimisation Fund Closing 21 May

Te Pūtea Whakamauru Para - the Waste Minimisation Fund supports projects that increase the reuse, recovery and recycling of materials ...
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Hydrogen will be blended into the North Island natural gas network from 2030 says Firstgas Group

The transition timeline is informed by the Firstgas Hydrogen Network Trial report, also released today, which projects future hydrogen supply ...
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