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iPad Viewer for SketchUp
Have you ever wanted to take your SketchUp models on the go? Limitless Solutions’ recently released SightSpace 3D app allows you to view SketchUp models on the iPad, iPhone, or… Read more
Infometrics Building + Property Economic Update for May
Infometrics Building Property Economic Update for May
Latest Building Consent Numbers More of the Same
Statistics NZ have released information on the number of building consents issued in March 2011. Not much to say here, just a continuation of the current trend: The trend for… Read more
Infometrics Building + Property Economic Update for March
Overview The February Canterbury earthquake, combined with the fact that the New Zealand economy was already struggling, pushed the Reserve Bank to cut the official cash rate by 50 basis… Read more
Housing Consents Fall in February
From Statistics New Zealand: The seasonally adjusted number of new dwellings authorised, excluding apartments, fell 7.8 percent from January. This brings the level to the lowest point since February 2009…. Read more
What Are We Doing to Help Canterbury?
I received this note yesterday from a small supplier situated in Christchurch: “Our business is on hold at the moment – still responding to emails etc, but our focus is… Read more
Infometrics Building and Property Economic Update for January
Overview Download the full January Update (PDF, 88 The New Zealand labour market closed out 2010 on a low note, with employment declining and the unemployment rate rising to 6.8%…. Read more
Infometrics Building and Property Update for December
Overview The New Zealand economy struggled over the second half of 2010. Download the full December Update (PDF, 88KB) Early indications of retail spending in December were disappointing, with households… Read more
Council’s Responsibility for Leaky Homes Provides Surety for Some
The recent announcement by the Supreme Court will put more emphasis on the central government 25-25-50 scheme, with the landmark ruling that councils owe a duty of care to establish… Read more
Experienced Sales and Marketing Executive Wanted
If you are an experienced sales support or marketing executive with a passion for helping customers, an interest in the building industry and a desire to work within a leading… Read more
