Curing concrete correctly
Relieve the pain of a bad finish by ensuring you’re curing concrete correctly Almost without exception, technical specifications call for…
Building and housing
Smart scaffolding
Scaffolding work usually occurs within a larger context and can be impacted by other activities on a worksite. It’s important…
Board decision on design quality
The Building Practitioners Board (the Board) recently made a significant disciplinary decision regarding negligence, incompetence and disrepute caused by Design…
Acceptable Solution feedback – pool safety
MBIE has begun seeking feedback on proposed new Acceptable Solutions following the changes made to residential pool barrier requirements by…
Construction Pipeline Report 2016
$200 billion worth of building activity forecast nationally over the next six years BRANZ and Pacifecon – a construction industry…
Construction Contracts update
Design, engineering and quantity surveying work now included under scope of the Act The Construction Contracts Act 2002, which covers…
Building website redeveloped and now live
MBIE’s Building Performance website has been updated with improved content The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment hopes improvements to…
Rethink retrofitting foil insulation
MBIE proposes ban on retrofitting foil insulation in residential buildings The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment is beginning consultation…
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…
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