Earthquake-prone building laws now in effect
Legislation passed last year and now in place means councils and building owners have from seven to 35 years to…
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PlaceMakers takes Crusaders to school!
PlaceMakers Punt for Prizes competition delivers exciting visit for kids in Christchurch The kids at St Joseph’s School in Christchurch…
Unpacking building-related statistics
This article looks at the relationship between two key building-related releases from Stats NZ – which are regularly published in…
PAC members go behind the plasterboard
GIB factory visit offers apprentices opportunity to find out more about a product they use PAC members Joshua Rhodes, John…
PAC’s first ‘Apprentice of the Month’!
PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew recognises members for their ongoing efforts and learnings on the job Christchurch-based PAC member Michael McEntee was…
Migrant workers key to construction industry
It’s no surprise that the current building boom has exacerbated the labour shortage, with demand for builders, trades workers and…
Interview with an inspector (Part I)
Building inspections are an essential part of the building process, so Under Construction spoke to Auckland Council inspections manager Jeff Fahrensohn…
Keep waterways waste free
As promised, Under Construction will be including all compulsory Codewords articles to help LBPs earn their required points and stay…
New dwelling consents rebound in May
The number of new dwellings consented rebounded strongly in May, driven by a near-record number of new houses Stats NZ’s…
PlaceMakers launches new sponsorship
Outerspace Landscapes founder and managing director Jordan Frizzell was over the moon when he won the Young Landscaper of the…
Managing timber moisture
Bringing wood’s moisture content into a workable range is key to preventing issues – Carter Holt Harvey offers tips on…
Spotlight on Wanaka
Increasing numbers of people are succumbing to the allure of Wanaka’s stunning vistas, which has caused building activity in the…
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