PlaceMakers reduces plastic wrapping
PlaceMakers mission to be more sustainable continues with a trial to reduce the amount of plastic wrap it uses as…
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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…
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…
Engineer pleads guilty to fraud
An engineer who falsified over 1,000 building consents pled guilty to 112 charges of forgery in Taupō District Court in…
Stay on top of regulation changes
With so many legislation changes in the building industry, it can be difficult to stay on top of what you…
Timber – but not as you know it!
There are a number of innovative decking products available on the market. In general, they are stable, durable, low maintenance…
Consents continue downward trend
The year ended November 2023 saw consents drop by nearly a quarter year-on-year – well below a peak of 51,015…
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