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New 18V cordless, brushless DeWalt XR framing nailer exclusive to PlaceMakers. DeWalt says its new 18V brushless, cordless framing nailer…
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New Building Practitioners Board members
LBP regulatory body continues to evolve. The Building Practitioners Board, which approves rules relating to Licensed Building Practitioners, has had…
CCA change for subbies?
Bond proposal to protect incomes of those further down the chain. In light of the Mainzeal collapse, Graham Burke, president…
Warnings over Chch rebuild
Delayed peak in activity causing discomfort for some construction companies. Construction companies waiting for the Christchurch rebuild to get fully…
New house trend slowing down
Consents at five-year high but easing. Despite an upward trend for new houses over the past two years, the rate…
Weathertightness risk assessment
MBIE Building & Housing’s guide to using the risk matrix, when assessing weathertightness design, has been updated to reflect some…
Chilly water, chilling stats
Waiheke Island’s Spring Dip makes a big splash about men’s health. Forty-two brave souls took to the chilly waters of…
Reaching for the stars
PlaceMakers Ohakune customer wins design competition. PlaceMakers Ohakune was delighted to see its customer, Maurice Regeer of MnM Design Ltd,…
How do you juggle cash, debt and credit?
Q: In building, and especially for small businesses, successful cash flow management depends on careful alignment of debtors and creditors.…
Paddon packs punch in Finland
On the back of two dominant wins in the New Zealand Rally Championship, Hayden Paddon has burst back on to…
Builder beware! Home insurance changes could put you at risk of liability
As a result of the Canterbury earthquakes, insurance companies across the board are changing the way they insure homes. “For…
Building consent documents decoded
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) recently released new guidance on the use of Certificates of Work, Producer…