BCITO recognises specialist skills with micro-credentials
As forecasts for construction over the next five years stress the increasing need for skilled tradesman, BCITO’s ‘Micro-Credentials’ offer a…
Industry Updates
Boom/bust to take a backseat
National Construction Pipeline Report 208 predicts boom/bust cycle will be replaced by steady growth over next five years This is…
Consents soften in June
New dwelling consents hit 12-month high in Wellington despite overall dip in June A total of 2,792 new dwellings were…
LBP application processing explained
Following the most recently publicised LBP licence cancellations, where two of the LBPs were found to have criminal convictions, Under…
Bella Vista: a summary so far
A report written by Paul Heath QC investigating the Tauranga City Council’s role in the Bella Vista Homes subdivision found…
PlaceMakers expands landscape sponsorship
Luijten Landscaping’s Kae Combridge beat a record nine finalists at this year’s PlaceMakers sponsored Young Landscaper of the Year Awards…
Strong PlaceMakers presence at NZCB conference
Sponsorships and prizes provide greater support for attendees More than 700 builders came together at the NZ Certified Builders (NZCB)…
LBP board strips builders of licenses
Three cases recently brought before the Building Practitioners Board highlighted the importance of acting with honesty and integrity Ronald Carmichael,…
Consents slump in April
Auckland’s booming construction sector supported new dwelling consent figures in April In absolute terms, 2,729 new dwellings were consented for…
Buckle up!
WorkSafe New Zealand is preparing to tackle the construction industry’s biggest killer: vehicles Vehicles operating on construction sites – including…
Auckland apartments drive consent growth
Several large apartment projects in Auckland drove a 15% increase in the seasonally adjusted number of new dwelling consents A…
KiwiBuild officially under way
The Housing New Zealand-led McLennan Development project in the Auckland suburb of Papakura will be home to the first KiwiBuild…
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