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Issue 54 – July 2016

Building website redeveloped and now live

MBIE’s Building Performance website has been updated with improved content The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment hopes improvements to…

Building and housing

Issue 54 – July 2016

Following the footsteps of their heroes

Thanks to PlaceMakers Super Footy skills competition, five lucky teams have been given the opportunity to train with their heroes…

Community & Sponsorship

Issue 54 – July 2016

H&S legislation positive for business

Evidence suggests that creating a safer workplace improves a company’s productivity Professional director David Wright has been on the boards…

Featured

Issue 55 – August 2016

Maintenance schedule free to builders

To help builders ensure they’re meeting their legal requirements, BRANZ has made its maintenance schedule tool available for free online…

Featured

Issue 54 – July 2016

Colourful construction

Featuring 23 colours and spanning more than 200 metres, ‘bon voyage’ is a stunning collaboration between arts and industry that…

Community & Sponsorship

Issue 54 – July 2016

A taxing issue

What do you think of the government’s proposed tax reforms aimed at SMEs, and how do you think they could…

Builders business

Issue 54 – July 2016

Defining supervision

Building Practitioners Board extends definition of supervision to cover non-restricted work As most Licensed Building Practitioners are aware, LBPs can…

Featured

Issue 53 - June 2016

Rethink retrofitting foil insulation

MBIE proposes ban on retrofitting foil insulation in residential buildings The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment is beginning consultation…

Building and housing