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Consents heating up

A total of 2,926 new dwellings were consented in October, representing a seasonally adjusted 1.5% increase, following a 1.5% decrease…

Pre-fab attracts 100+ tenders

Over a month since KiwiBuild invited tenders to supply pre-fabricated houses, more than a hundred specialist manufacturers have applied to…

Unlicensed asbestos remover faces court

Christchurch builder Richard John Knight was found guilty in Christchurch District Court in November for unqualified and unsafe asbestos removal…

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Nothing in writing

A recent survey conducted by New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) revealed Kiwis are complacent in having written contracts and guarantees…

SEPTEMBER CONSENTS TAKE A DIP

New dwelling consents in September 2018 are down, but remain higher than previous year A total of 2,559 new dwellings…

TRAINING BEHIND THE WIRE

Around 500 prisoners are currently undertaking trades training, but a new Department of Corrections scheme plans to boost the number…

PLACEMAKERS SHINES AT HARDWARE AWARDS!

PlaceMakers recognised for its commitment to market-leading customer service PlaceMakers is proud of its team’s achievements at the Annual Hardware…

EXCLUSION ZONES EMPHASISE PLANT SAFETY

Safety has always been paramount for PlaceMakers, and the danger around operating forklifts makes exclusions zones a high priority to…

NEXT-LEVEL DELIVERY

PlaceMakers looks to roll out world-class delivery service to customers around the country PlaceMakers is transforming the way it does…

CEMENTING THE DEAL

Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…

Builders business

November 2018

Site Safe provides scholarships for safety stalwarts

A diverse group of 16 recipients, including Māori, Pasifika, Under 25’s and Women in Construction, have received Site Safe scholarships…