Builders’ Business
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Builders business
Hiring made harder?
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
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
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
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…
Equal opportunities
How do you think more women can be encouraged into the building industry? Firm: Haimes Building Ltd Principal: Mark Haimes…
Boom for improvement?
Have you had to make any changes to your business to accommodate the building boom? If so, what? Firm: Custom…
Building in Aotearoa
What are some of the unique challenges of building in New Zealand? Firm: JMK Design and Build Ltd Principal: Isaac…