REFORMULATING LOCKDOWN STATS
As a result of delays caused by Covid-19 on site work and in processing consent applications, Stats NZ has had…
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BUILDING’S STRONG NUMBERS
The economic recovery from Covid-19 is currently on everyone’s minds, and our industry is featuring strongly in most commentaries about…
BUILDING CODE UPDATED IN NOVEMBER
Changes to the Building Code are being published in November – but will not come into force for 12 months…
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT RESPONSE FUND
Government’s new building stimulus package aims to maintain construction momentum and reduce the economic impact of Covid-19 A $350m Residential…
RECORD RESIDENTIAL CONSENTS
A record 10,063 townhouses, flats, and units were consented in the August 2020 year, Stats NZ has reported In total,…
BRANCHING OUT SCHOLARSHIPS
A new initiative from PlaceMakers could help recently graduated apprentices take the next step in their education Attention apprentice graduates!…
AUGUST APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH
Apprentice succeeds by making connections Harrison Fountain is a second-year apprentice from Hamilton. His everyday work is new builds, but…
DON’T LEAVE IT TO THE PAINTER!
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas, while providing insight for…
NEW WARKWORTH STORE NOW OPEN
PlaceMakers new Warkworth opened in September, which, combined with its store in Silverdale provides a strong and supportive footprint in…
PLACEMAKERS LANDSCAPING RANGE
Outdoor living is embedded in Kiwi culture and, as a nation, we are always looking for new and exciting ways…
NOT EXEMPT FROM DOUBT
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Building Code explained in simple learning modules
MBIE has produced a range of learning modules (short videos) for builders, apprentices and others involved in the building industry,…