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Masterton tradies welcome new store

Tradies in the Wairarapa and Masterton could be forgiven for thinking Christmas has come early, after PlaceMakers opened the doors on…

PlaceMakers supports NZ-Chinese builders

PlaceMakers branches from all across Auckland came together at the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) expo to highlight…

New Under Construction website live!

We’re pleased to announce that our new website is now online and packed with features designed to make life a…

PAC now open to all apprentices!

Industry demand inspires PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew to welcome all apprentices to the club As New Zealand’s largest trade supplier, PlaceMakers…

PAC

Acknowledging excellent apprentices

PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew continues to recognise members for their ongoing eff orts and learnings on the job Every month, PlaceMakers…

PAC

Rest and relaxation

HOW DO YOU MANAGE YOUR WORK/LIFE BALANCE? Firm: Capital Homes Principal: Grant Watson Location: Pukekohe Staff: 4 I think it’s…

Builders business

Dangerous cable identified at nine Auckland sites

Energy Safety, part of WorkSafe New Zealand, has issued a warning about non-compliant and unsafe thermoplastic-sheathed (TPS) cable being supplied…

Spotlight on Wellington

Building activity has been steadily ramping up in the capital over the past few years, with local builders comparing current…

Infrastructure fund to accelerate delivery of 67,000 homes

The Government’s $1bn Housing Infrastructure Fund has been allocated to five councils across the country The Government announced the launch…

CIP injects $600m into infrastructure funding

Developers in Auckland will be the first to benefit from the Government’s new infrastructure funding vehicle – Crown Infrastructure Partners…

Shine bright like a diamond

With four World Championship wins under his belt, Black Sox captain Nathan Nukunuku is one of the world’s most decorated…

Building quality under the microscope in Census 2018

Stats NZ will include questions about housing quality in the Census for the first time ever next year, which will…