March apprentice of the month
Second-year apprentice hones management skills overseeing three projects at once Wellington-based Michael Butters was tasked with juggling two new builds…
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Consents fall from 45-year high
March saw consents fall from a record high number in February, as numbers started to show the effects of Covid-19…
PlaceMakers helps graduates upskill
Two PAC graduates will be furthering their study and qualifications with the support of a PlaceMakers scholarship Now in its…
Preparing for a return to work
The construction industry is back in business, but the return to work brings with it a new ‘normal’ With most…
PlaceMakers level 3 update
Like many of you, we were encouraged to hear in the Prime Minister’s announcement that New Zealand has successfully slowed…
Vehicle licensing extended
As businesses look at a possible return to work, concerns about the expiry of licensing and documentation for vehicles have…
Behind-the-scenes during lockdown
The lockdown has had the biggest impact on residential construction in New Zealand in most builders’ living memory. Under Construction…
LBP services during Level 4
Lockdown has meant LBP services have been running at reduced capacity, although not all processes have been affected. We look…
Covid 19: Industry Input to Government Response
The nationwide lockdown has immediately halted almost all construction in New Zealand. During Wekk 2 of the Level 4 lockdown,…
Building business skills and reputation
Registered Master Builders (RMB) Waikato has created a mentoring programme designed to bridge the knowledge gap between newly qualified and…
RMA under the microscope
A select panel has examined the Resource Management Act to identify areas of weakness and suggest potential improvements. The panel’s…
February consents record monthly and annual rise
*None of us know how COVID-19 will impact the construction industry. These stats from before COVID-19 Level 4 lockdown are…