Changes to the Construction Contracts Act: What you need to know The Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 has been significantly reformed with the passing of the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Bill and it is now law. The Amendment Bill, which received Royal Assent recently, will apply to all commercial construction projects entered…
Why we have to do our bit for a low carbon future We’ve all got to do our bit, said Simon Wilson, Director at RDT Pacific when he opened the Green Property Summit 2023 on 10 May in Tamaki Mākaurau Auckland. A key part of that, he says “is ensuring sustainability forms part of every…
The re-invention of the Engineer to the Contract Role The Engineer to the Contract (EtC) role has two distinct functions – an agency function and a decision-making function. Historically performed by an architect, this role is now performed by a range of professionals e.g. project managers, quantity surveyors and engineers. In our New Zealand built…
Better space utilisation is an investment in future growth When the University of Waikato wanted to better understand and utilise their property space to meet present and future needs, they engaged the RDT Pacific capital intelligence team, klu’dup. The team worked across university faculties to understand their needs now and into the next 10 years…
Why sustainability needs a long-term lens Aotearoa New Zealand buildings and their construction contribute around 20% of New Zealand’s emissions, so there’s no arguing the need for systemic change, but what does that mean for project managers and developers? And how about tenants? Alex Cutler, Chief Sustainability Officer at RDT Pacific is passionate about the…