First Code of Ethics complaint upheld
Since 25 October 2022, the Code of Ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners has been enforceable by the Building Practitioners Board.…
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Kiwis prioritised in AEWV review
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has outlined potential changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to prioritise higher skilled migrants…
Builders want improved systems
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released a submissions summary provided as a result of the consultation…
Taking trailers seriously
It’s said that driving a vehicle is one of the most dangerous activities people do on a daily basis –…
Perception and prevention go hand in hand
Can injuries be prevented? Is safety a priority or a value? It’s by asking questions like these that PlaceMakers went…
PlaceMakers reduces plastic wrapping
PlaceMakers mission to be more sustainable continues with a trial to reduce the amount of plastic wrap it uses as…
Taking care of your mates
We should all be talking more about mental health – and PlaceMakers is supporting MATES in Construction to ensure those…
Why skips are not just a load of rubbish!
Around 40% of all waste to landfill comes from construction. With waste being a key measure of productivity and efficiency,…
Changing attitudes to health & safety
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Consents drop 25%
The year ended December 2023 saw consents drop by a quarter year-on-year – well below the figure of 49,538 recorded…
Making history, brick by brick
The number of women entering construction continues to grow, with the proportion of female apprentices training through BCITO up from…
Councils go digital for building consents
Councils across New Zealand are using Objective Build to manage building consents and streamline the consent process The online platform…
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