2019 IN REVIEW – REGULATORY CHANGES
2019 was a year of changes for the building and construction sector, largely led by the Government. On the basis…
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PLACEMAKERS PRODUCT PICKS
Abodo Vulcan Decking (pictured above) Abodo’s Vulcan Decking, available from PlaceMakers, is created from thermally modified New Zealand plantation timber…
18 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS
From 1 to 18 December, the PAC Facebook page was on fire with the ‘18 Days of Giveaways’ promotion PlaceMakers…
NOVEMBER APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH
Apprentice finds success avoiding rush hour Elisa Fisher, a first-year painting and decorating apprentice from Hamilton, had to think outside…
NOVICE WHO NAILED IT
The top apprentice of 2019 credits Apprentice of the Month with giving his own work focus Andrew Hopley, a 3rd…
QUALIFIED AND KANEING IT
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas, while providing insight for…
TINY HOMES – CONSENT CONCERNS
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Small homes, big confusion
A new building trend is gaining traction, but those leading the charge in its early stages are coming up against…
The rise of cashflow challenges
Money in the bank still rules the construction sector, but a 2019 report shows there is an increasing number of…
Number of consents rise in September
A total of 3,347 new dwellings were consented in September — a seasonally adjusted 7.2% increase, following a 0.9% increase…
SCOOTERIN’ FOR A CAUSE
PlaceMakers Southern Scooter Challenge raises more than $100,000 for local charities Southland’s high country was abuzz with activity on Saturday…
BUILDER POSING AS LBP FINED $13,000
A man falsely claimed to have been a licensed brick and block layer for two years, forging an LBP’s signature…