MBIE targets unlicensed builder behaviour
An LBP who failed to renew his licence – and subsequently presented himself as an LBP – has been fined…
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BCITO extends apprenticeship support
BCITO Te Pūkenga has introduced new schemes to help support apprentices and employers The Critical Skills Apprenticeship Programme and Building…
FROM THE GROUND UP
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas, while providing insight for…
PlaceMakers year in review
With 2023 drawing to a close, we thought we’d take the opportunity to look back at the moments that made…
Fresh look, fresh approach
PlaceMakers New Lynn’s ‘one-stop shop’ concept reflects PlaceMakers commitment to evolving to meet its customers wants and needs In what…
Supporting the New Zealand Team
PlaceMakers is delighted to announce its support for the New Zealand Team as it prepares to take on the world…
Opportunities and forever homes!
The Ara Education Charitable Trust provides work experience, career education and industry opportunities to students in their last year of…
PlaceMakers support builds loyalty
With a specialist team that speaks Mandarin and Cantonese and has a good understanding of Chinese culture, PlaceMakers has built…
A tough 12 months?
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Consents drop nearly 10,000 from peak
The number of new homes consented in the year ended August 2023 was down nearly 10,000 from its peak in…
Construction industry split on future outlook
The Registered Master Builders have released the findings from its annual State of the Sector survey – and results showed…
Big fine for suspended LBP
A builder who was convicted of misleading Auckland Council has been fined $10,160.61 for carrying out Restricted Building Work (RBW)…