ASBESTOS CASES CONTINUE
Two cases of incorrect handling of asbestos have already been put in front of the Tenancy Tribunal in 2019, indicating…
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CONSENTS AT THEIR HIGHEST SINCE 1975
A total of 33,576 new homes were consented in the year ended January 2019, the highest number of new homes…
QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK SHAKE-UP
The Government has released a proposal that would see the country’s 16 major polytechnics fall under the remit of a…
SUPPORTING A LANDSCAPE OF TALENT
PlaceMakers has long been a committed sponsor of the Young Landscaper of the Year Awards, recognising the best young talent…
VIEW FROM THE OFFICE
PAC members get behind the lens to compete for ‘best site view’ In the summer months, some builders’ work backdrops…
FEBRUARY APPRENTICE OF MONTH
Diligent plan prep helps apprentice spot and remedy small, but important, specification variance Second-year apprentice Regan Morris didn’t miss a…
FROM THE GROUND UP
Our new apprentice column is all about sharing experiences. Its an opportunity for PAC members to share their news, ideas…
PERKS OF THE TRADE?
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Pet projects
In December last year, the five PlaceMakers branches in the Canterbury region went head-to-head in an Apprentice Build Competition to…
Site Safe working to reduce skills shortage
An innovative training programme is making sure overseas workers are equipped with the necessary safety knowledge when they arrive in…
New LBP Registrar
Change is in the air for the Licensed Building Practitioner scheme, starting with a new Registrar After four and half…
Disciplinary action for LBP misconduct
More LBPs have been caught bringing the regime into disrepute after negligent work and operating outside of the proper processes…
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