SURVIVING AN IRD AUDIT
IRD steps up monitoring of tradies around the country to find those not declaring income Construction is a hotbed of…
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Lightening the roof load
The replacement of a heavy concrete or masonry tile roof with a lightweight roofing material should be relatively straightforward, as…
WORKING TOGETHER
Including value engineering options during a project’s design can help manage costs and avoid a budget blowout Traditionally many see…
BUILT-UP MEMBERS
Sometimes you need to make up a specified timber size from narrower timber – read up on the rules below…
New Year, New Risks
The start of the year is a great time to take a fresh look at the risks you may be…
TOOL THEFT ON THE RISE
Tool theft is becoming increasingly common and if it hasn’t happened to you, you’ve probably heard of it happening to…
BUSINESS SYSTEMS: THE ‘POST-IT NOTE’ METHOD
Having a system that ensures everyone is on the same page work-wise means you don’t have to supervise the team…
SAFE AND SOLO
Whether travelling to a remote area or being the only one onsite, working by yourself presents some unique risks. The…
ON THE RECORD
Failing to keep proper site records can lead to hours of expensive arguments, court action or loss of an LBP…
TOP PLATE CONNECTIONS
It can be difficult to understand the requirements for joints in top plates – below are some pointers on best…
BEST PRACTICE PRICING
Advice on applying quantity surveying theory to residential building projects In the past, pricing for a residential project meant writing…
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…
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