Employees or contractors?
The issue of contractors versus employees is an ongoing issue that has been covered before in Under Construction – with…
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Councils promote collaboration with industry
In the second part of our special report on building consents, we hear from senior managers at two of the…
What new LVR restrictions mean for builders
The Reserve Bank’s proposed lending restrictions on homebuyers are likely to have little effect on the construction industry, due to…
MBIE invests in LBP awareness
Joint industry and consumer campaign created to explain RBW and the need for LBPs As the construction boom continues, more…
New dwelling consents ahead of 2015
The value of planned building work (excluding housing) is up $1bn to the 12 months ending July New dwelling consents…
Doing it right, every time
An almost fatal fall sparked a health and safety turnaround at a Christchurch-based plastering company – we look at how…
CCA changes – delving into detail
With two (of three) Construction Contract Amendment Act 2015 changes now in force, a number of definitions and details have…
PlaceMakers Hutt City designed for tradies
Designed with trade customers in mind, PlaceMakers Hutt City’s new purpose-built store features a safer, brighter and cleaner environment for…
New PlaceMakers seminars under way now!
To support its customers in navigating the industry’s changes, PlaceMakers continues to offer opportunities for upskilling. Here’s an overview of…
Construction Pipeline Report 2016
$200 billion worth of building activity forecast nationally over the next six years BRANZ and Pacifecon – a construction industry…
Join the health and safety club!
Since the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 came into effect, many builders have expressed frustration at how much…
Face your fear
If you’ve recently been busy focusing on health and safety within your business – and who hasn’t? – this is…
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