Handling the Christmas rush
How do you manage your workflow over the Christmas holidays? Firm: Deane Fluit Building Ltd Principal: Deane Fluit Location: Wanaka…
Builders business
Creating accurate quotes
A recent research exercise revealed that one of the three biggest challenges facing builders is quoting residential work correctly. Here…
Builders to self-certify?
Rules Reduction Taskforce report recommends that builders certify their own work to remove joint and several liability pressures on councils…
Your opinions matter – the good, the bad, the ugly!
Are you somebody who doesn’t fill out surveys, because you don’t think they’ll make a difference? Think again! PlaceMakers is…
Use it or lose it
Eye injuries are common among those working in construction – they can cost a lot both in terms of lost…
Employees vs contractors
With the discussion about cost savings in residential building gaining momentum, there is pressure on builders to deliver even better…
Six ways to save your clients money
With the discussion about cost savings in residential building gaining momentum, there is pressure on builders to deliver even better…
Freestanding decks
In some situations, a freestanding deck or platform may be a simpler solution than an attached deck. Although the design…
New guide to help identify defects
MBIE’s latest guidance aims to resolve common areas of dispute between contractors and homeowners The Guide to tolerances, materials and…
Avoiding inspection delays
How do you manage council inspections to avoid downtime? Firm: Spectrum Construction Principal: Issac Driver Location: North Shore, Auckland Staff:…
Red flags
Prior to quoting a job, what ‘red flags’ do you look out for when speaking with prospective clients? Firm: Azco…
What to expect from the building industry
What would you tell someone considering to become a builder to expect? Firm: Todd Grey Principal: Todd Grey Builders Location:…
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