Consents suffer Easter slump
Lower activity in Canterbury a significant factor in national downturn In April, 2,106 new dwellings were consented – more than…
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MBIE aims to inform homeowners
As a builder, it’s in your best interest to ensure your clients know their rights and obligations When it comes…
More in store for Alexandra
Alexandra tradies are already benefiting from the town’s new-look PlaceMakers store, which features a timber yard big enough to contain…
Sizing up your clients
What processes do you have in place for assessing potential clients before you start work for them? Staff: 14 Trade…
Get loaded at Lodestar!
Open for just under a month, the new PlaceMakers Kapiti store on Lodestar Road is already delivering noticeable benefits for…
Building activity drops but future looks bright
Activity falls for first time in five years but value of consents increases The total value and volume of building…
Refreshing our approach
PlaceMakers continues to evolve to serve the changing needs of the industry You don’t need me to tell you that…
PAC up and running!
Launched in March, PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew (PAC) has been an instant hit with aspiring builders around the country As New…
Long-awaited RMA reform passed
After years of negotiations, the National government’s proposed RMA reforms were passed into law in April with support from the…
New building consents at $2bn for March
Strong results despite slight dip following February rebound A total of 2,779 new dwellings were consented in March, including 1,923…
Diving into new Acceptable Solutions
Following the replacement of the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act with the Building (Pools) Amendment Act, the Ministry for Business,…
Looking ahead
Q: What do you think are the biggest challenges facing the industry in the next ten years? Firm: HAMR Home…
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