CEMENTING THE DEAL
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PREFAB: IN OR OUT?
Q: What do you think about pre-fab construction as a solution to New Zealand’s housing shortage? Firm: Bailey’s Builders Principal:…
Penalties given to LBPs
The Building Practitioners Board has handed down more sanctions in the face of negligent and incompetent work. Four Carpentry LBPs…
Builders’ Business
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Hiring made harder?
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Free Building Standards
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business operators,…
Expect the unexpected
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TALENT QUEST
HOW DO YOU ASSESS POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES BEFORE YOU TAKE THEM ON? Firm: Azco Builders Principal: Aaron Crook Location: Thames Staff:…
Rest and relaxation
HOW DO YOU MANAGE YOUR WORK/LIFE BALANCE? Firm: Capital Homes Principal: Grant Watson Location: Pukekohe Staff: 4 I think it’s…
Sizing up your clients
What processes do you have in place for assessing potential clients before you start work for them? Staff: 14 Trade…
Looking ahead
Q: What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the industry in the next ten years? Firm: HAMR Home…
Retentions in the residential sector
When, if ever, do or would you use retentions for subcontractors? If not, what do you do to ensure the…