Construction stories - Page 6
What’s driving innovation in trades and construction in NZ
Wed, 5th Aug 2020
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financial systems
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fintech
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construction
Job management software and digital accounting tools are being increasingly utilised in the industry, which has traditionally been a digital laggard.
IDC: ANZ needs to implement more digital transformation tools
Wed, 6th May 2020
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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idc
Data security, risk management and outdated technologies are the top challenges facing construction businesses in Australia and New Zealand, according to IDC.
Booming wearables market driven by construction industry, research finds
Thu, 26th Dec 2019
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wearables
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construction
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globaldata
The wearable tech industry, which is set to reach $54 billion by 2023, offers a significant opportunity for the construction industry.
Bridging the digital skills gap in the AEC industry
Wed, 30th May 2018
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it training
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edutech
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construction
With the construction industry projected to grow by more than 120,000 jobs in the next five years, having a workforce of skilled employees is a must.
Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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oracle
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construction
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software
Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle’s AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.
Data: A new frontier in the construction industry
Mon, 4th Dec 2017
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document management
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data analytics
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ecm
Construction companies sitting on the sidelines need to take steps now to join the digital future – or risk being left behind.
Ian Thorpe talks mental health with construction tech company Procore
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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construction
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procore
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mental health
Procore brings together Australian construction figures to discuss mental health; Ian Thorpe shares personal experiences of depression.
Exclusive interview: The tech guru making construction more productive
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
Businesses need to be adaptive and entrepreneurial. The disruption of the construction industry is a positive movement for the industry as a whole.
Procore brings cloud tech to APAC construction industry
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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cloud services
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construction
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procore
Cloud provider for the construction industry Procore, a cloud provider for the construction industry, has opened its first APAC office in Sydney.
The cloud tool that is transforming the construction sector
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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document management
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data analytics
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ecm
Revolutionary Aussie cloud platform Aconex streamlines construction chaos, propelling tech uptake in the global build sector.
San Diego State University turns to Daktronics for marquee display
Fri, 11th Mar 2016
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construction
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daktronics
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oem
San Diego State University has deployed a double-sided LED video marquee near a freeway to promote campus events and sponsored messages.
Wellington school to undergo major $9 million redevelopment
Wed, 24th Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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wellington
Historic Thorndon School set for a $9m revamp, with innovative learning spaces and new library to enrich education.
$6 million classrooms for Wellington school
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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edutech
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ministry of education
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collaboration
Government to invest $6m in Khandallah School for a new nine-classroom block to improve infrastructure and accommodate roll growth.
Unitec tech hub gets underway
Fri, 31st Jul 2015
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e-learning
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construction
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unitec
Unitec has released the first designs of its new technology hub, the first major step in the education institute’s 10-year $200m campus redevelopment.
Springpark developer Gapes liquidates 'unused entity' as part of tidy-up
Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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construction
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investment
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auckland
Tony Gapes, the developer building Springpark, which is among Auckland's largest residential projects, has liquidated one of his investment vehicles,.
Chch’s Science Alive to help sci-tech centres in China’s Gansu
Thu, 2nd Apr 2015
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science alive
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construction
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christchurch
Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel has signed a memorandum of understanding with her counterparts in China's Gansu that will see local science and tech.
Summerset posts 10% rise in 2014 earnings, expects faster growth in 2015
Tue, 24th Feb 2015
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ipo
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sales
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nz
Summerset Group, New Zealand's third-largest listed retirement village operator, posted a 10 percent gain in annual earnings and said it expects...
Steel & Tube posts 35% gain in first-half profit on uplift in construction
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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sales
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steel & tube
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nz
Steel and Tube shines with a robust 35% profit surge, buoyed by the booming construction sector and strategic acquisitions.
NZ construction activity seen rebounding after slump
Tue, 17th Feb 2015
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edutech
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supply chain systems
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healthtech
New Zealand construction activity is rebounding from a slump during the recession as private sector work picks ups, according to a property consult.
SkyCity backs down, will stick to $402m convention centre budget
Sun, 15th Feb 2015
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skycity
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construction
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auckland
Casino and hoospitality operator SkyCity Entertainment will go back to the drawing board to design an international convention centre for Auckland.