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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…
Consents suffer Easter slump
Lower activity in Canterbury a significant factor in national downturn In April, 2,106 new dwellings were consented – more than…
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…
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