Jo Duggan from NZGBC will be speaking at CoLab 2019, learn more about Jo's diverse experience in the building industry. READ MORE

The following update is from the Building Advisory Panel (BAP) within the Building Systems Performance (BSP) division of Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE). READ MORE

Competenz, a new ministerial advisory group, provides independent advice about the forestry sector and how Government and industry can work together to deliver outcomes for New Zealand. It is made up of ten forestry experts who will provide industry perspectives and advice to help meet New Zealand’s forestry goals, including the One Billion Tree programme. READ MORE

We are verbs! Leah Singer, PrefabNZ Chair talks about what it takes and means to 'entwine' - a verb that serves as a metaphor for her mission statement. To wind or twist together and interweave ideas, information and teams. READ MORE

XLam, the fast growing prefabricated structural timber solutions company, today announced that contrary to a recent media release the company is not ‘up-for-sale’ nor ‘selling-off’ READ MORE

A new programme launched today aims to boost mid-rise building construction using New Zealand engineered and panelised framing timber and deliver a range of regional, social, environmental and other benefits. READ MORE

PrefabNZ is excited to announce session leader Warwick Quinn to partake in CoLab 2019. READ MORE

A tiny home that can be flipped to be either a one-storey dwelling, or a mini two-storey apartment, has won the popular vote in the SNUG competition. READ MORE

Fly-through our SNUG designs! We're excited to reveal our SNUG designs with these experiential videos. READ MORE

Over the last decade HLC has acquired expertise as a lead developer. The team is skilled in masterplanning and investing in infrastructure and community amenity alongside the building of new homes. READ MORE

Want to see collaborative ways of working, and about how KiwiBuild could be delivered using consortia from across NZ and Australia? READ MORE

Speaking at CoLab 2019, come be inspired by Craig Chatman from ARKit, who developed a panelised and modular building system enabling the benefits of prefabrication to be applied to any building form or type. READ MORE

A new programme launched which aims to boost mid-rise building construction using New Zealand engineered and panelised framing timber and deliver a range of regional, social, environmental and other benefits. READ MORE

Presenting at CoLab 2019, Lucy Black is part of an industry specific team within Construction Scotland Innovation Centre, who works to understand constructions innovation aims and objectives; bringing together expertise from 13 Higher Education partners to best meet the industries needs. READ MORE

​The Medium-Density Housing (MDH) web resource is a one-stop-shop on how to achieve good MDH for New Zealanders. READ MORE

The Flip could be New Zealand's smallest apartment tower if it's ever built. It's one of the 12 tiny home designs shortlisted to win Prefab NZ's Snug competition to find designs for homes small enough to be raised in urban back gardens. READ MORE

Prefab as a construction technique is not new, but it is only relatively recently that is has started to gain traction and be broadly recognised. READ MORE

Prefabricated in Wellington, transported to site in Broad Bay, Dunedin and constructed in a matter of days - the Broad Bay House provides an excellent example of a simple and cost effective home that is characteristic of Makers Fabrication’s innovative approach to construction. READ MORE

This competition is to design a relocatable home to be constructed for a cost not to exceed NZ$200,000 + GST ex the builder’s yard. READ MORE

PrefabNZ is thrilled that the Honourable Ministers Phil Twyford and Jenny Salesa will present at CoLab 2019 and address participants with their messages for the prefabrication sector. READ MORE

Inside, PrefabNZ board member Guy Marriage talks about developments happening in his world – both at Victoria University and out in practice at First Light Studio. Prefab construction is an industry that is ripe for development and can start off a massive change in the way we build – if we want to. “With prefab construction, we need more brains on the planning, designing and thinking side, which can dovetail well with less skilled labour on the factory production line.” READ MORE

BuildNZ, already the country’s largest trade show for the build, design and construction industries is gaining welcomed scale in 2019 with the return of the Kiwibuild Summit. The event will run in Auckland 23-25 June 2019 and it’s New Zealand owners are looking forward to welcoming over 200 exhibitors and more than 5,000 pan-industry visitors. READ MORE

Stage one of the redevelopment of NZ's fifth-busiest airport has opened to the public. Timber features prominently throughout, and a unique roof structure has been designed to mimic the Nelson western ranges, which can be viewed through the "floor to ceiling" windows. READ MORE

Watch this video that details what the Kokohinau Marae did to build emergency housing on its marae land to house flood victims from the Edgecumbe floods. READ MORE

Prof. James Murray-Parkes from Brookfield Scientific Solutions Group confirmed to present at CoLab 2019. Learn more about this multi-disciplined scientist and engineering professional. READ MORE

Windows are an essential component of the home, providing light, ventilation, insulation and comfort. It is crucial that they are watertight, fit perfectly, and compliment the building. Altus Windows have the experience and range to suit todays prefab projects – be it panelized, complete building, or anything in between. READ MORE

Timber is becoming known as the building material of the 21st Century. Timber Talks, gives you an informative and inspiring insight into the best design practices, latest innovations and interesting case studies from the world leading experts in timber design, specification and construction. READ MORE

We're proud of all the PrefabNZ Members announced in New Zealand’s only Timber Design award event and allows engineers, architects, architectural designers and builders to showcase innovation using timber. Tino pai rawa atu! READ MORE

Voting is open NOW until 5pm Thursday 27 September to choose your favourite SNUG home from our 12 finalists at www.snughome.nz READ MORE

Speedfloor’s Transportable Concrete Floor System is a key component of PARKD’s modular demountable car park, recently installed at City Subaru in Perth. READ MORE