Earthquake-prone building laws now in effect
Legislation passed last year and now in place means councils and building owners have from seven to 35 years to…
LBP & Regulation
Skills maintenance support continues
In an industry that’s committed to building ever more safe, healthy and durable buildings, it’s inevitable that the techniques, products…
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…
Protecting your business
Statutory liability insurance is designed to protect businesses from accidental breaches of the law and can provide cover to builders…
Keep waterways waste free
As promised, Under Construction will be including all compulsory Codewords articles to help LBPs earn their required points and stay…
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…
Refreshing our approach
PlaceMakers continues to evolve to serve the changing needs of the industry You don’t need me to tell you that…
CCAA retentions regime
Under Construction looks to further clarify the details of the Construction Contracts Amendment Act 2015 retentions trust regime Since the…
Performing prescribed electrical work
Like restricted building work (RBW), prescribed electrical work (PEW) is governed by strict licensing regulations – here’s what you and…
Exploring on-the-job learning
As promised, Under Construction will be including all compulsory Codewords articles to help LBPs earn their required points and stay…
Mind your maintenance
BRANZ continues to improve its maintenance schedule service BRANZ’s new maintenance schedule workspace is designed to save builders time thanks…
Carpentry LBP disciplined
Building Practitioners Board cancels carpentry LBP’s licence due to serious negligence and incompetence Case number C2-01409 relates to Grant Tromp*,…
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