Emerging trends in building design, technologies, and materials
This section provides an overview of key innovation trends currently reshaping the global construction landscape. It also features local examples applying and adapting these trends.
This section provides an overview of key innovation trends currently reshaping the global construction landscape. It also features local examples applying and adapting these trends.
University of Otago is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
Domestic consumption of oil products remains steady, with declines in commercial sector use counteracting an increase in residential and agricultural use. International transport fuel use continues to increase as travel recovers from the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
26 Nationally Significant Collections and Databases are directly funded by MBIE for $22 million (excluding GST) to June 2027.
The building consent system has long been faced with complaints of inefficient, inconsistent and ineffective decisions and processes. These typically involve frustrations with delays and inconsistencies and result in finger-pointing about poor-quality work and decision making.
National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research Limited is receiving Smart Ideas funding for the following projects.
Changes to policy settings to incentivise careers, skills development and support high-quality New Zealand content and creative talent.
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