Engineers fall under MBIE microscope
A new registration and licensing regime has been announced for professional engineers Cabinet has agreed to the Ministry of Business,…
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South Island inspection woes
Inspection wait times have more than doubled in the South Island’s boom areas, plaguing building firms and delaying project completion…
February sets huge new annual record
The number of new homes consented in the year ended February 2022 increased 25% compared to the same period in…
NZ researchers reveal exciting projects
University of Christchurch researchers have revealed two exciting projects that could have real-world implications for sustainability in construction A team…
LBP submissions Part 1: Supervision
Feedback from LBPs strongly suggests the LBP scheme could be improved, especially around the issue of supervision. In this article,…
March Apprentice of the Month
Dunedin apprentice Morgane Torr has been crowned the March Apprentice of the Month for her can-do attitude towards being a…
Scholarship boost for designers
Even though they’re separated by the Cook Straight, a passion for design unites two PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew Branching Out Scholarship…
From the ground up
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas, while providing insight for…
Futureproof bathrooms with Levene paint
Using the right paint during a bathroom build or renovation can futureproof it against water damage or growth of mould…
Young tradies on the rise
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Inflation hits tradies’ pockets
Construction sector wages rose last year, but industry experts say increased costs and high inflation has hit tradies were it…
Covid-19 update from MBIE as of 15 March 2022
At the time of publication, the whole of New Zealand is at red under the traffic light system. To help…
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