Seven steps to stay safe
Being aware of on-site risks is vital – these seven simple questions will help you, and those around you, stay…
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New Year new plan
With the New Year under way, it’s a good time to ensure you have everything in place behind the scenes…
Breathing easy – guide to respirators
Hazardous airborne substances such as dust and chemicals can be a significant risk on site, with the potential to cause…
Foundation walls on slopes
Foundation walls provide support to the external walls of buildings. On flat sites their design and construction is quite straightforward,…
Quality quotes that win work
Do you get frustrated when your building company presentations don’t look as good as your competitors’, especially when you know…
Play by the rules with RoW
When completing and issuing records of work (RoWs), Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) have certain obligations The Building Practitioners Board (the…
Know your responsibilities
LBP or not, anyone carrying out building work carries the same responsibilities as a builder Under the Building Act 2004,…
Placing smoke alarms correctly
A seemingly simple step in the building process, installing smoke alarms is one that can often be overlooked in the…
Nail down your tools
Tool theft is rife around the country and, even if you haven’t been personally affected, you’ll likely know someone who…
TAX MANAGEMENT NZ
For many in construction, 15 January is when GST and provisional tax payments are due. While the timing of these…
Managing hazardous substances
The rules around managing hazardous substances in the workplace are changing. Every year between 600 to 900 people die prematurely…
Gully gosh!
The Building Code has precise requirements for the installation and location of gully traps. As well as locating and building…