Managing timber moisture
Bringing wood’s moisture content into a workable range is key to preventing issues – Carter Holt Harvey offers tips on…
Industry News
Spotlight on Wanaka
Increasing numbers of people are succumbing to the allure of Wanaka’s stunning vistas, which has caused building activity in the…
Consents suffer Easter slump
Lower activity in Canterbury a significant factor in national downturn In April, 2,106 new dwellings were consented – more than…
MBIE aims to inform homeowners
As a builder, it’s in your best interest to ensure your clients know their rights and obligations When it comes…
Building activity drops but future looks bright
Activity falls for first time in five years but value of consents increases The total value and volume of building…
Refreshing our approach
PlaceMakers continues to evolve to serve the changing needs of the industry You don’t need me to tell you that…
Long-awaited RMA reform passed
After years of negotiations, the National government’s proposed RMA reforms were passed into law in April with support from the…
New building consents at $2bn for March
Strong results despite slight dip following February rebound A total of 2,779 new dwellings were consented in March, including 1,923…
Diving into new Acceptable Solutions
Following the replacement of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act with the Building (Pools) Amendment Act, the Ministry for Business,…
Consents rebound in February
Seasonally adjusted, the number of new dwellings consented increased by more than 10% for the first time since April last…
Safety scholarship for women in construction
Site Safe has announced a brand-new scholarship specifically for women in the construction industry The scholarship was announced at the…
Construction firms struggling to fill vacancies
Statistics New Zealand’s 2016 Business Operations Survey found that more than 2,500 construction businesses have ‘hard-to-fill’ vacancies The 2016 Business…
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