Construction salaries a mixed bag across the country
Findings in the 2018 Hays Construction and NZIOB Salary Guide reveal that while the national trend is on the rise,…
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Unlicensed builder charged by CCC
An unlicensed builder who faked building consents while taking money from a Christchurch couple has been prosecuted by Christchurch City…
Connecting with customers
PlaceMakers was proud to be a Diamond Sponsor at the 2018 New Zealand Chinese Builders Industry Association’s annual conference With…
PlaceMakers revs up for Blue September
Prostate Cancer meets its match against Bikers in Blue For the first time in its tenure, Bikers in Blue took…
Apprentice of the Month
July Despite being a first year apprentice, Wellingtonian Ian Labrador spoke up when he believed something wasn’t being done right,…
Timaru and Twizel operations expanded
With building consents on the rise in South Canterbury, PlaceMakers Twizel and Timaru are expanding to meet local trade demand…
Helping hand from Vietnam
With a 2,500-strong team stretching from Kaitaia to Invercargill, PlaceMakers is a household name in New Zealand. What might not…
BCITO recognises specialist skills with micro-credentials
As forecasts for construction over the next five years stress the increasing need for skilled tradesman, BCITO’s ‘Micro-Credentials’ offer a…
Penalties given to LBPs
The Building Practitioners Board has handed down more sanctions in the face of negligent and incompetent work. Four Carpentry LBPs…
Boom/bust to take a backseat
National Construction Pipeline Report 208 predicts boom/bust cycle will be replaced by steady growth over next five years This is…
Consents soften in June
New dwelling consents hit 12-month high in Wellington despite overall dip in June A total of 2,792 new dwellings were…
Punt for Prizes winners
Thanks to the generosity of PlaceMakers Punt for Prizes winners, schools and rugby clubs around the country were treated to…