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TINY HOMES – CONSENT CONCERNS
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Small homes, big confusion
A new building trend is gaining traction, but those leading the charge in its early stages are coming up against…
The rise of cashflow challenges
Money in the bank still rules the construction sector, but a 2019 report shows there is an increasing number of…
Number of consents rise in September
A total of 3,347 new dwellings were consented in September — a seasonally adjusted 7.2% increase, following a 0.9% increase…
SCOOTERIN’ FOR A CAUSE
PlaceMakers Southern Scooter Challenge raises more than $100,000 for local charities Southland’s high country was abuzz with activity on Saturday…
BUILDER POSING AS LBP FINED $13,000
A man falsely claimed to have been a licensed brick and block layer for two years, forging an LBP’s signature…
APPRENTICE NUMBERS REACH RECORD HIGH
The number of Kiwis taking up building and construction has recently hit record numbers, a milestone the Building and Construction…
CLADDING FOR EVERY KIWI
PlaceMakers cladding catalogue, now available at PlaceMakers stores nationwide and online, demonstrates its commitment to providing designers, builders and their…
GOVERNMENT DITCHES ‘LOWEST PRICE’ MODEL
Government looks to ‘lead by example’ with new procurement rules After coming under fire for ‘lowballing’ contracts for years, the…
RETENTION REALITIES
BDO’s 2019 Construction Survey Report revealed some of the challenges facing the construction industry. This issue we look at the…
NEXT-LEVEL DELIVERY
PlaceMakers offers unique world-class delivery service to customers around the country PlaceMakers is transforming the way it does business, with…