Rising Auckland and Wellington office vacancies are undoubtedly good news for tenants, but savvy landlords of B grade properties are also positioning themselves to take advantage of the changing market. | More

Widely regarded as one of Wellington's finest office buildings, Novell House is set to enter a whole new era, with new owners who are committed to a vision of refurbishment and sustainability. | More

The late Paris Magdalinos' buildings are known to reverberate with explosive flourishes and startling colour, and the new Hastings district courthouse will be no exception. | More

A willingness to negotiate has seen the landlord of No 1 Queen Street, Auckland, successfully buck the trend of increasing office vacancies to secure the NZ Transport Agency as a major tenant | More

One of the world's most iconic skyscrapers, New York's 102-storey Empire State building is undergoing a $20m green overhaul, as part of a towering $500m refurbishment. | More

Dubai's development juggernaut - running on empty? | More

Designers have been fascinated by mass-produced homes ever since the industrial revolution made them possible. Now it seems the prefab home has come of age. | More

Refurbishment opportunities: Good for the landlord or tenant.... or both? | More