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Migrant workers key to construction industry
It’s no surprise that the current building boom has exacerbated the labour shortage, with demand for builders, trades workers and…
Interview with an inspector (Part I)
Building inspections are an essential part of the building process, so Under Construction spoke to Auckland Council inspections manager Jeff Fahrensohn…
Keep waterways waste free
As promised, Under Construction will be including all compulsory Codewords articles to help LBPs earn their required points and stay…
PlaceMakers launches new sponsorship
Outerspace Landscapes founder and managing director Jordan Frizzell was over the moon when he won the Young Landscaper of the…
Spotlight on Wanaka
Increasing numbers of people are succumbing to the allure of Wanaka’s stunning vistas, which has caused building activity in the…
Consents suffer Easter slump
Lower activity in Canterbury a significant factor in national downturn In April, 2,106 new dwellings were consented – more than…
MBIE aims to inform homeowners
As a builder, it’s in your best interest to ensure your clients know their rights and obligations When it comes…
More in store for Alexandra
Alexandra tradies are already benefiting from the town’s new-look PlaceMakers store, which features a timber yard big enough to contain…
Sizing up your clients
What processes do you have in place for assessing potential clients before you start work for them? Staff: 14 Trade…
Get loaded at Lodestar!
Open for just under a month, the new PlaceMakers Kapiti store on Lodestar Road is already delivering noticeable benefits for…
Risk control
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, you need to protect your workers and anyone else on site…
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