House consents up in May
Trend for new dwellings continues to increase The number of new dwellings consented is at its highest level since September…
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Building a career for themselves
Ten aspiring trade apprentices awarded PlaceMakers’ scholarships Ten aspiring builders from across New Zealand have been given the opportunity to…
Building activity boost highest since 2002
Home building in Canterbury leads building work boom in the March quarter. Building activity over the past three months has…
Demolition increase highlights safety risk
Worksafe steps up health and safety for sites carrying out residential demolition work. With residential demolitions in Christchurch set to…
Trend for new dwelling consents continues to rise
Residential consents fell 5% from March; however, year-on-year numbers are up 21% Building consent applications are at a seven-year high…
The seal of approval for concrete
SealBoss offers two options for concrete remediation. SealBoss products are designed specifically to fill the cracks and fix issues in…
Paddon gets a grip on WRC in Sardinia
New Zealand’s top rally driver shows his competitiveness at Rally Italia Sardegna. Hayden Paddon and John Kennard gained valuable experience…
Exempt from consent?
Updated and detailed Schedule 1 guidance for exempt building work was released following the November 2013 Building Act amendment –…
All trussed up and ready to grow
PlaceMakers opens new industry-leading frame and truss plant in Hamilton area to better serve construction boom. Around 100 local builders…
Hiring a migrant worker?
Hiring migrant workers is an increasingly popular option for building companies. What are your thoughts and considerations? Firm: Consortium Construction…
Hurricanes get a kick from lending a hand
Wellington’s Aotea College kids enjoy the perks of winning the Hurricanes ‘Lend a Helping Hand’ 2013 initiative. While the Canes’…
Custom-made frame and truss solutions
PlaceMakers’ bespoke frame and truss manufacturing service can save builders time and money. Customisation and mass production aren’t common bed…
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