News

Give yourselves a pat on the back

A reduction in the rate of serious injuries in construction is good news for the industry, but a health and…

Government set to shake up employment law

The Government is progressing its employment agenda, with the minimum wage increasing from 1 April and its proposed changes to…

Consents steady

New dwelling consents rose a seasonally adjusted 5.7% in February after no change in January, as the series steadied following…

PlaceMakers aids Chinese builders’ learning

With the Chinese building community estimated to be involved in the construction of 30% of properties built in Auckland, PlaceMakers…

Community & Sponsorship

Having heated conversations

Go the extra mile for your customers by offering them sound advice on home heating When building, whether it is…

Product Focus

You said, we did

How many times have you decided not to fill out a survey, assuming that it wouldn’t make a difference to…

Community & Sponsorship

Monster Tool Sale gets big thumbs up!

With the annual PlaceMakers Monster Tool Sale in full swing during March, the PAC team were in attendance at a…

PAC

PPE employers’ responsibility

A recent Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decision highlighted employers’ obligations around providing staff with appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) A…

Meet the minister

This month, we interviewed Building and Construction Minister Jenney Salesa (who also holds a number of other portfolios) about what…

Free Building Standards

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

Builders business

Tools down for Hammer Time!

PAC member and three race-mad mates enjoy the ride of their lives after winning the ultimate V8 hot lap experience…

PAC