PlaceMakers supports skills maintenance
To help builders get to grips with ongoing regulatory changes across the industry, PlaceMakers aims to provide ongoing support to…
Home Issue 52 – May 2016
February bumper month for consents
After a slow start to the year, new dwelling consent figures rebounded strongly in February Statistics New Zealand’s latest data…
More leaky homes covered by Act
Changes to law extend government support for homeowners Three changes to the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act (WHRSA) will ensure…
Controversial RMA reform inches closer
Long-awaited changes are on track to be passed this year, despite concerns The Resource Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 passed its…
Behind the scenes
Winter could be the right time to reflect on your business and its processes With daylight savings upon us, winter…
Whakatane tradies welcome new-look store
PlaceMakers invests in upgrade to better meet the needs of local industry Mayor Tony Bonne cut the ribbon at the…
On your bike with PlaceMakers!
PlaceMakers helps fuel competitors’ pedaling power More than 550 keen cyclists lined the start at PlaceMakers Le Race on 10…
Health & Safety under the spotlight
How are you managing the introduction of the new Health and Safety at Work Act? And, what can WorkSafe do…
Teamwork ties it together
Super Rugby sponsor PlaceMakers puts the Hurricanes under the spotlight You can learn a lot about teamwork from sport, so…
Take the dirty work out of increasing R-values
Take the dirty work out of increasing R-values Kingspan’s latest product takes the sweat out of installing insulation. Previously, builders…
How to get the most out of your subbies
Business coach Graeme Owen asked builders about the problems that can arise when working with substandard electricians; here are some…
Beating the second-year blues
A large number of New Zealand businesses fail in their second year of operating – if you’re just starting out,…
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