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…
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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…
MBIE releases new building consent guidance
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released new guidance and information to help builders and their customers…
The insurance implications for contractors of projects delayed by flood or storm damage
The start of 2023 has been rough for builders, especially those hit by cyclone Hale or Gabrielle. Those who have…
Concrete New Zealand publishes new Alternative Solution
Last updated in 2014, Concrete New Zealand has published an update to CP01 Code of Practice for Weathertight Concrete and…
Proposed Building for Climate Change amendments released
The government has proposed an amendment to the Building Act which would introduce energy ratings for buildings, as well as…
Volume of building activity up
The September 2022 quarter saw the volume of building activity rise by nearly 5% compared with the previous quarter An…
All over H1
Want to be ‘All over H1’? Clause H1 of the New Zealand Building Code, which regulates the energy efficiency of…
Ethics breach may go to court
Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) are now bound by a Code of Ethics, which could see rogue tradies being taken to…
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