Trade sector seeks diversity
Research project aims to increase participation and success of women in construction and engineering-related trades As part of the solution…
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X-Factor takes Ben abroad
Benjamin Broad has established himself as one of New Zealand’s best motocross prospects and, with the support of PlaceMakers Thames,…
Determining ‘adequate’ fencing
Whether building a fence is part of your contract, or something you offer homeowners advice on, it’s worth knowing the…
Consent numbers steady
More than 30,000 new dwellings were consented in the year ending January 2017, up 11% on the previous corresponding period…
Ending migrant exploitation
Employers caught exploiting migrant workers could be banned from hiring them for up to two years in light of new…
PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew is here
PlaceMakers knows apprentice life is hard work, every day bringing a new challenge. With this in mind, it’s lending a…
Lovin’ the Landers
PlaceMakers Super Rugby sponsorship builds connections at local level The Highlanders aim to lead the way when it comes to…
Boom for improvement?
Have you had to make any changes to your business to accommodate the building boom? If so, what? Firm: Custom…
Revisiting supervision for all LBPs
As promised, Under Construction will be including all compulsory Codewords articles to help LBPs earn their required points and stay…
Curing concrete correctly
Relieve the pain of a bad finish by ensuring you’re curing concrete correctly Almost without exception, technical specifications call for…
Building in Aotearoa
What are some of the unique challenges of building in New Zealand? Firm: JMK Design and Build Ltd Principal: Isaac…
November consents provide a boost
Overall trend shows signs of decreasing following 12-year high mid-2016 Statistics New Zealand’s latest release showed that 2,973 new dwellings…
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