Choosing the right asbestos assessor is critical to avoiding hidden costs and project delays. Our article explains how investing in a thorough, reputable assessment can prevent costly issues down the line and ensure safety without unnecessary expenses.

This article examines the feasibility of zero waste, highlighting the critical role that design plays in minimizing waste generation. By exploring effective strategies and best practices, we can work towards more sustainable building practices that not only reduce waste but also promote resource efficiency throughout a project's life cycle.

Effective communication and education are vital in asbestos removal projects to ensure stakeholder trust, compliance, and safety throughout the process.

This article addresses injury management in the high-risk demolition sector of the construction industry. It critiques traditional safety metrics like LTIFR and TRIFR for their ineffectiveness in measuring true safety performance. Instead, it promotes a proactive approach that encourages early reporting of discomfort and involves physiotherapists to prevent minor injuries from worsening, ultimately enhancing worker safety and reducing long-term injury rates.

In demolition, while proactive risk management is ideal, it's often challenged by incomplete information and unknown subsurface conditions. This article explores how demolition teams in New Zealand can combine proactive planning with reactive strategies, using experience and contingency plans to address new risks as they arise during projects.

Explore the often-overlooked dangers of mechanical and manual demolition in this brief review. Learn about the trade-offs in speed, precision, safety, and environmental impact, and discover why balancing both methods could be the smartest choice for your next project.

Discover the critical importance of enhancing literacy and numeracy skills in New Zealand’s education system. This article explores the challenges facing NZQA training, including low pass rates in literacy and numeracy tests, and the impact of early school leaving exacerbated by COVID-19. We look at effective approaches, from tailored training programs to community initiatives, that can bridge the skills gap and foster a more competent workforce in industries reliant on NZQA unit standards, particularly in construction.

The Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) in construction and demolition projects in New Zealand is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance on site. However, the continual improvement of these documents has led to them becoming unwieldy and difficult for teams to use effectively.

Many property owners are unaware of the risks and their obligations regarding asbestos, we discuss the importance of proper identification, safe removal, and disposal practices to protect public health while adhering to strict regulations designed to minimize risks associated with asbestos exposure.

We discuss the pros and cons of media attention in the construction and demolition industry during adverse events. While media coverage can raise awareness and promote accountability, it can also lead to misinformation and increased scrutiny, complicating crisis management for companies and potentially impacting public perception and stakeholder trust.

By opting to relocate rather than demolish homes, communities can address housing shortages, stimulate local economies, and enhance resilience against environmental challenges, while also facing technical, regulatory, and community acceptance challenges that require careful planning and engagement.