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BCITO sets record

With demand for apprentices still on the rise, BCITO has achieved another construction industry first by signing up more than…

Industry News

Avoiding disputes

Q: Variations appear to be one of the main causes for disputes between builders and homeowners. How do you manage…

Builders business

RMA reform to make housing more affordable

Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith has outlined ten major changes the Government plans to include in its second round…

Industry News

PlaceMakers Hawke’s Bay new look

PlaceMakers’ trade customers in Hawke’s Bay can look forward to even better service in the New Year The new store…

Supporting staff and customers alike

PlaceMakers Evans Bay shows support for local mountain bikers For PlaceMakers Evans Bay key account manager Tony Karamanolis, giving back…

Protection measures now in force

MBIE’s consumer protection guidance for builders details new regulations New consumer protection measures, included in the Building Amendment Act 2013,…

Building and housing

Paddon fired up for cold start

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard get their 2015 WRC campaign under way at Rally Sweden on February 12 – an…

Kiwis have head for heights

Hayden Paddon has his sights set on the podium in this year’s WRC, after winning an extended programme with his…

PlaceMakers 25k Game Day

Get your PlaceMakers Game Day Hard Hat, set up your online user profile and get to the game! Expect to…

Your opinions matter – the good, the bad, the ugly!

PlaceMakers’ New Year resolution is to keep you happy and its new customer survey promises real change to ensure you…

Handling new protection measures

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

Builders business