THE TOP TWO INCHES
During stressful times, make sure to take care of yourself, plan ahead and look for solutions rather than focus on…
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES IMPLICATIONS
In a recent case, Palmer v Hewitt Building Limited & Anor [2021] NZHC 1460, the High Court clarified the application…
IMPORTANT TO KEEP BOTTOM PLATE WHOLE
Recent calls to the BRANZ helpline asked about the implications of removing a section of bottom plate from wall framing.…
FUTURE-PROOFING OUR BUILDINGS
Aotearoa New Zealand Disability Rights Commissioner Paula Tesoriero states her case as to why universal design solutions for housing must…
THE HISTORY OF THE LBP SCHEME – PART 4
The fourth article in the series looking at the history of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme with MBIE’s Bruce Duggan…
HOW A FOUR-DAY WEEK CAN WORK
Moving to a four-day week can bring tremendous benefits for businesses prepared to try something new How many of these…
LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY
Liability and indemnity insurance can be a tricky issue to deal with, so it’s important you’re aware of some of…
VACCINATIONS IN THE WORKPLACE
Covid-19 has thrown up a number of challenges for businesses. This article looks at the most recent one – the…
SETTING OUT A SITE
It can be an expensive mistake if a house is not correctly set out on site. This happens too often,…
(BUILD IT) RIGHT FIRST TIME
The title of 1979 Th’ Dudes classic should be a mantra for the residential construction industry Every year homeowners spend…
THE HISTORY OF THE LBP SCHEME – PART 3
The third article in the series looking at the history of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme with MBIE’s Bruce Duggan…
STATUTORY LIABILITY INSURANCE
Having health and safety protocols isn’t the same as protecting oneself from consequences if there are accidents in the workplace.…
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