Building through Covid-19
You know the post-Covid world will be different – but how different? We can only really guess. While the world…
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Covid-19 Safety Protocols – Industry-led
Back in late April, the construction industry tooled up to get back to work. To ensure it was done in…
BUILDERS CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE
Watch out for limits to liability in the Terms of Trade of your subcontractors and consultants When explaining the liability…
PROTECT YOUR TOOLS!
Law firm Duncan Cotterill provides tips on how to protect the tools of your trade as a subcontractor Most players…
A CORRECTION WORTH INVESTING IN
WorkSafe’s Enforceable Undertaking initiative is providing businesses in breach of safety practices an opportunity to correct their safety measures as…
HELP YOUR MATES
A new pocket guide suggests how to have conversations about mental health Got a mate who’s looking down, isn’t themselves,…
BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS
Our regular business coaching contributor shares his own experience in building a sustainable business – and offers three key factors…
RETROFITTING INSULATION
Tricky access can be a problem when retrofitting insulation into an older home. However, as the push continues to insulate…
USING TIMBER JOINERY CORRECTLY
Timber joinery is a feature of New Zealand heritage architecture and is a relevant part of building and renovation today,…
KEEPING UP THE BUILDING CODE
The Building Code is required to evolve over time to meet the needs of New Zealanders. To achieve this, the…
Shorts for summer
Site Safe gets a number of questions from people in the construction and building sector via their ‘Ask an Advisor’…
WHEN DID THE DAMAGE OCCUR?
Builtin looks at what events can trigger a public liability insurance claim, how this is determined, and what this means…