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February consents down almost a third
There was a 29% decrease in the number of new homes consented in the month of February 2023 when compared…
Apprenticeship funding explained
While The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) ended on 31 December 2022, learners and employers can still access several…
Annual consents up – but January down
The year ended January 2023 saw a 1.4% increase in the number of new homes consented compared to the year…
Woodland Lifestyle floors meet E3/AS1
The quest for a continuous flow of stunning timber floors throughout a build is challenging some specifiers when it comes…
Get financially fit, says Westpac report
A series of reports from Westpac has predicted a downturn in the building and construction sector. In this article, Under…
Consent evaluation report: Part four
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its evaluation of the building consent system report. This is…
The novice who nailed it 2022
Morgane Torr, a second-year apprentice from Otago, has been tackling misconceptions since day one and is proving that tradie ladies…
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 celebrates a successful team
The 27th annual Hardware Awards took place in February, with PlaceMakers featuring heavily in the finalists of all trade retail-related…
Transforming the system
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Small rise in November consents
There was a 3.2% increase in the number of new homes consented for the year ended November 2022, compared with…
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