Is cash in hand worth it?
The Inland Revenue has begun a campaign targeting cash jobs (‘cashies’) in the trades – it pays to know where…
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Take the lead on health and safety
The new Health and Safety at Work Act comes into force on 4 April and it’s important to make sure…
Training pays off
BCITO research shows that training apprentices generates profit BCITO research shows that for every $1.00 spent on training a carpenter,…
Fencing outside the box!
People want to put up fences for all sorts of reasons – whatever your client’s reason may be, these simple…
Understanding guarantees
Are professional organisations that require builders to offer ten-year guarantees pre-empting the government, or should builders and homeowners still have…
Compatible materials
Sometimes two materials can’t be used close together because, due to their chemical composition, one will reduce the durability of…
Welcome to our 50th issue
As Under Construction hits 50, I’m proud that PlaceMakers builders continue to find the publication both valuable from a skills…
Understanding on-the-job learning
The new skills maintenance scheme seeks to help LBPs make the most of information acquired on the job Following the…
Get on your bike with PlaceMakers!
Looking for an invigorating challenge that requires building something other than houses? Then get your body into gear for Canterbury’s…
Professional advice – who do you turn to?
Many business owners often wish for good business advice, but knowing where to go can be difficult. Here are some…
Asbestos: play by the rules!
If you or your staff are likely to encounter asbestos at work, it’s important you understand the new rules that…
Know your limits!
What is and isn’t ‘building work’ under the Building Act’s long-stop limitation provisions? Some recent cases have explored the answer…
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