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Material relief for Auckland-based tradies
Auckland Council has expanded the list of materials tradies can substitute to help managed increasing supply issues In the face…
Steel yourself for longer lead times
Lead times for the delivery of steel products have increased, but industry bosses are keen to emphasise that supply isn’t…
Consent numbers increase in August
The latest consenting figures show another record high for August, making it six months of consecutive record highs for new…
CONSTRUCTION JOBS ON THE RISE
Statistics show construction sector leading recruitment growth in New Zealand as businesses report higher incomes as result of post-lockdown building…
CCA PASSES FIRST READING
The Construction Contracts Act (Retention Money) Amendment Bill aims to further ensure retention money set aside for subcontractors goes to…
BUILDING ACTIVITY ON THE UP
Residential sector drives increase in building activity in the June 2021 quarter The volume of building activity in New Zealand…
BUILDING CONNECTIONS WITH TRADE CAREERS
Trade Careers tackles the tough issues to encourage more women into construction, with PlaceMakers now on board as an official…
REFORMS COMING TO LBP SCHEME
Consultation closed around the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) scheme As part of the second phase of the Building System Legislative…
JULY APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH
Second-year apprentice from Dunedin goes up against it to claim top prize! Ryan Whitburn, a second-year apprentice from Dunedin, was…
AUGUST APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH
Kaiapoi first-year apprentice perfects his purlins to walk away with the winnings! Ben McDrury from Kaiapoi was challenged to replace…
HOW TO PUT ON A SUPERIOR LIGHT SHOW
Make sure your client’s exterior paint is right for the environment and, where required, complies with local Light Reflectance Values…