VIEW FROM THE OFFICE
PAC members get behind the lens to compete for ‘best site view’ In the summer months, some builders’ work backdrops…
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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…
Falling short on safety
A construction company was recently handed a significant penalty after failing to provide adequate safety gear to a subcontractor on…
Consents see out 2018 on a high
A total of 2,382 new dwellings were consented in December, representing a seasonally adjusted 5.1% increase, following a 1.9% decrease…
14 DAYS OF GIVEAWAYS
From 2 to 15 December, the PAC Facebook page was on fire with the ’14 Days of Giveaways’ promotion Wanting…
NOVEMBER APPRENTICE OF MONTH
When third-year apprentice Lewy McLean arrived on site to find that prefab frames didn’t match the plan, he followed the…
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