APPRENTICESHIP SUBSIDY SCHEME
A new subsidy, Apprenticeship Boost, aims to support employers and apprentices as the economic recovery from Covid-19 continues On 17…
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SMALL BUSINESSES CONTRIBUTE MORE
Small construction businesses contributed more to construction industry operating profit in recent years than medium or large businesses, Stats NZ…
JULY APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH
Calculating concrete for chocolate fish Andrew Hopley, a third-year apprentice from Christchurch, was put outside his comfort zone when faced…
JUNE APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH
First-year apprentice gets himself out of a jam(b) Tim Cadwallader, a first-year apprentice from Wellington, was faced with the challenge…
FROM THE GROUND UP
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas, while providing insight for…
PLACEMAKERS CREDIT RETURNS MADE EASY
Do you hate waiting for credits? What about having to chase merchants for weeks (or even months) after returning items…
CONCRETE SLAB FEEL, WITHOUT THE COST
When starting a new build or renovation project, the type of subfloor selected will affect the tranquillity and enjoyment of…
PIPELINE OF WORK
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Small businesses contribute more to construction industry profits
Small construction businesses contributed more to construction industry operating profit in recent years than medium or large businesses, Stats NZ…
May bounce-back for consents
New home consents bounce back in May after big fall in April, with Covid-19 continuing to impact numbers The number…
LOCKDOWN IMPACTS CONSENTS DATA
Covid-19 and the lockdown had a not-unexpected impact on consenting data for the month of April 2020, with the number…
DOING THE SMALL THINGS RIGHT
While disputes continue between councils and tiny home builders over what defines a home, New Plymouth company NZ Tiny Homes…