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Rates to benefits shift for ICT contractors
DevOps

Rates to benefits shift for ICT contractors

The latest SkillsMatch report reveals a shift in focus from rates to benefits for ICT contractors, with shorter contracts now prevailing in the industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013

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Learning to manage pipeline corrosion
Risk & Compliance

Learning to manage pipeline corrosion

Corrosion control is emerging as a costly priority for utilities, as Brisbane hosts training on extending pipeline life and cutting maintenance spend.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
Komatsu intelligent machines delivering major advantages for Matamata contractor
Construction

Komatsu intelligent machines delivering major advantages for Matamata contractor

Savings are already mounting for Matamata contractor Stephen McPherson, whose new Komatsu iMC machines let his crew trim sites faster and more accurately.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 9th May 2018
Construction sector productivity compromised by delay and uncertainty
Productivity

Construction sector productivity compromised by delay and uncertainty

Rising costs and a thin project pipeline are forcing contractors to shed skilled workers, threatening housing and infrastructure delivery.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
Contractors’ benchmarking tool goes live
Software-as-a-Service

Contractors’ benchmarking tool goes live

Main contractors can now compare safety performance against peers, with a new SiteWise dashboard and alerts available free for three months.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
'And the civil construction Oscar goes to……'
Construction

'And the civil construction Oscar goes to……'

Dozens of projects from Whangarei to Southland are vying for national recognition at Civil Contractors New Zealand’s awards in Dunedin next week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Home is where the work is…
Hybrid & Remote Work

Home is where the work is…

Remote workers’ homes can count as workplaces, leaving employers on the hook for safety checks, policies and incident response.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Major construction firms unite on health and safety
Risk & Compliance

Major construction firms unite on health and safety

The accord aims to give subcontractors clearer, more consistent safety requirements across major sites and help reduce injuries nationwide.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Quantity surveyors lead joint payments move
Supply Chain

Quantity surveyors lead joint payments move

Builders and subcontractors gain trust protection under the new retention regime, as industry groups issue guidance to clarify compliance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
IT sector leads recruitment charge
Unified Communications

IT sector leads recruitment charge

Hudson survey shows a desire in the IT industry to move away from heavy use of contractors as a normal part of business.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jan 2011
Catch me if you can
Software Development

Catch me if you can

As IT evolves, the role of the CIO has shifted focus from mere technical expertise to strategic business skills, with more CIOs now reporting directly to CEOs.

By Staff Writer • 12 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2010
Union pickets Telecom AGM, customers face delays
Chorus

Union pickets Telecom AGM, customers face delays

Union protesters disrupt Telecom AGM over Visionstream's new employment model; Northland customers face two-week delays for fault repairs, Auckland three days.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009