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.…
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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…
Tackling tricky flashing
One of the trickiest flashing details to design and construct correctly is a balustrade-to-wall junction flashing. This Codewords article gives a…
Nick theft in the bud
Tradies’ vehicles are a prime target for thieves nationwide, as they contain expensive, easy-to-sell tools and are likely to be…
Raising the bar
You’ve got a fairly reasonable building business and a team of builders or carpenters working for you, but some of…
Don’t slip up!
Each year, thousands of workers are hurt in accidents caused by slips, trips and falls. With wet, wintery weather never…
Live and let dry
The pressure is on these days to get houses finished as quickly as possible. There can be big problems, though,…
Housing contract now free
Written contracts provide clarity about rights, obligations and expectations. Since 1 January 2015, it has been mandatory to have a…
Helpful timber-framing and foundation pointers
This article highlights two issues found in timber-framed building work that are common in complaints about LBPs to the Building…
Tips for handling claims
Settling an insurance claim swiftly and easily is in everyone’s best interests, but isn’t always possible – here are some…
Recruiting for your business?
How many times have you advertised a vacancy and your inbox has been flooded with unsuitable applications? Or, conversely, you…
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