Rethink retrofitting foil insulation
MBIE proposes ban on retrofitting foil insulation in residential buildings The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment is beginning consultation…
Building and housing
Guide to help identify defects – Part 6
MBIE’s tolerances guidance aims to resolve common areas of dispute between contractors and homeowners The Guide to tolerances, materials and…
Outdoor living
Radiata decking offers value and enduring beauty for your customers So much of what defines a home is now commonly…
Building a safe workplace
Summer is always a busy period for builders, which is great for those employed in the industry. However, it’s important…
Construction Contracts Amendment Act
Subcontractors working on commercial construction projects will be better protected under new legislation Tens of thousands of small subcontractors, such…
Build it better
PlaceMakers Frame and Truss aims to deliver tradespeople value for money and save them time on assembly. With eight manufacturing…
Consents surge in Auckland
Driven mostly by growth in Auckland and the surrounding regions, the number of new dwelling consents issued in October increased…
Get decked out for summer
With summer fast approaching, now is a good time to brush up on your deck building skills, as homeowners prepare for…
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…
How to avoid concrete cracking
With spring upon us, and summer around the corner, we are entering the high-risk period for early-age concrete cracking –…
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…
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