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Advice on applying quantity surveying theory to residential building projects In the past, pricing for a residential project meant writing…
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GET DECKED OUT FOR SUMMER
With summer fast approaching, now is a good time to brush up on your deck building skills, as homeowners prepare…
The lowdown on safety gear
If you’re an employer, it’s up to you to ensure your workers have the right personal protective equipment (PPE) for…
Concrete foundation wall reinforcing
While reinforcing concrete foundation walls may not be the most challenging part of a build, it can often be a…
LBP handbook has it all
The recently refreshed LBP handbook is a valuable resource for all current and aspiring LBPs MBIE recently refreshed the LBP…
Time to talk about safety
Worker engagement and participation is a big focus in the Health and Safety at Work Act. In a nutshell, it’s…
Financial health check
Whether you’re a fully-fledged business Jedi or fresh-faced padawan, it’s always worthwhile checking that you have a good handle on…
Stay on track with a dashboard
If your pipeline of work is running out and you’re close to hitting the panic button, a dashboard might be…
Keep an eye out for blind spots
One of the big safety challenges for those who operate or work around construction equipment is maintaining constant awareness of…
Let’s get this clear
If the top of a concrete slab-on-ground floor is not high enough above the surrounding ground, there can be problems.…
Contractor or employee?
Do you remember the animated TV show Bob the Builder? What you may not recall is his young apprentice, Leo,…
Essential anchors for bottom plates
Anchors that fix bottom plates to concrete slab-on-ground floors are an essential component of timber frame construction as they secure the…
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