Quality control
As workloads increase, how do you ensure you continue to provide top quality work? Firm: BackCountry Builders Principal: Tom Storey…
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Skills maintenance feedback
What are your thoughts on the new skills maintenance requirements? Firm: Richard Payne Limited Principal: Richard Payne Location: Albany Staff:…
Avoiding disputes
Q: Variations appear to be one of the main causes for disputes between builders and homeowners. How do you manage…
Handling new protection measures
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Change for the better?
What do you think have been the best/worst construction industry changes over the past ten years? Firm: C W Kelland…
Managing new consumer protection measures
What are your thoughts on the new consumer protection measures and how will you deal with them? Firm: Network Builders…
Under pressure!
With building activity increasing across the country, and regulatory changes galore, what pressures are you facing and how are you…
What’s your system?
With a number of online business management systems available, what system – manual or online – are you using and…
Hiring a migrant worker?
Hiring migrant workers is an increasingly popular option for building companies. What are your thoughts and considerations? Firm: Consortium Construction…
Write it down!
Are you using a written contract for every job? If so, why? Firm: Little Pig Building Principals: Nick Marer Location:…
How do you choose and monitor your subbies?
Q: Hiring a bad subbie can ruin a good job. How do you choose your subcontractors and how closely do…
How do you juggle cash, debt and credit?
Q: In building, and especially for small businesses, successful cash flow management depends on careful alignment of debtors and creditors.…