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Builders want improved systems

The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released a submissions summary provided as a result of the consultation…

Taking trailers seriously

It’s said that driving a vehicle is one of the most dangerous activities people do on a daily basis –…

Perception and prevention go hand in hand

Can injuries be prevented? Is safety a priority or a value? It’s by asking questions like these that PlaceMakers went…

PlaceMakers reduces plastic wrapping

PlaceMakers mission to be more sustainable continues with a trial to reduce the amount of plastic wrap it uses as…

Taking care of your mates

We should all be talking more about mental health – and PlaceMakers is supporting MATES in Construction to ensure those…

Why skips are not just a load of rubbish!

Around 40% of all waste to landfill comes from construction. With waste being a key measure of productivity and efficiency,…

Changing attitudes to health & safety

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

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Consents drop 25%

The year ended December 2023 saw consents drop by a quarter year-on-year – well below the figure of 49,538 recorded…

Making history, brick by brick

The number of women entering construction continues to grow, with the proportion of female apprentices training through BCITO up from…

Councils go digital for building consents

Councils across New Zealand are using Objective Build to manage building consents and streamline the consent process The online platform…

New report forecasts residential construction return to sustainable levels

A new report has predicted a slowdown from the post Covid-peak in the amount of residential building work in the…