Do you know your loads?
The meanings of characteristic strength, capacity, ultimate load and serviceability load are not always well understood – here we hope…
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Managing business risk – part 2
Last month, we provided a framework to help you evaluate the various risks facing your business, their likelihood and potential…
The dangers of dust
According to Worksafe, approximately 700-1,000 deaths are caused every year in New Zealand as a result of occupational diseases. To…
Consents trend continues cooling
New dwelling consents continue to increase across the country but the trend is starting to cool after sitting at a…
Hayden hot laps wow winners
NZ’s top rally driver Hayden Paddon takes PlaceMakers customers for ‘once in a lifetime’ ride Climbing into the passenger seat…
Consumer protection measures regulations published
MBIE releases new rules for consumer protection measures coming into force on 1 January The Ministry of Business, Innovation and…
Five ways to get paid during silly season
Collecting money from clients over the summer holiday period is not an uncommon problem for builders because many people switch…
Home, Land and Tax
Don’t be stung with unnecessary tax and GST implications when buying or selling a property When you are buying or…
New consumer protection measures
New regulations come into force on 1 January, 2015 – make sure you understand your responsibilities beforehand With consumer protection…
Managing business risk
Most business owners don’t really understand how to put strategies in place to manage, avoid or transfer risk. This article,…
Basics of building down
Once you start building below ground, the level of complication increases. With little opportunity to make repairs, getting the damp-proofing…
Understanding the generation gap
Young people today; they don’t know what hard work really means! Ever thought this about your apprentices? Chances are, your…
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