Performing prescribed electrical work
Like restricted building work (RBW), prescribed electrical work (PEW) is governed by strict licensing regulations – here’s what you and…
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Exploring on-the-job learning
As promised, Under Construction will be including all compulsory Codewords articles to help LBPs earn their required points and stay…
Knowing all your retention options
How changes to the Construction Contracts Act could affect your retentions New rules for protecting retention money came into effect…
Waterproofing tiled showers
Past media reports have drawn attention to damage from leaking showers. Although tiles may be impervious to water, cement-based grout…
Fronting up to failure
How do you recover when you know a job is going to run at a loss? By acting quickly! As…
Hidden killer
Asbestos is New Zealand’s number one killer in the workplace and is responsible for approximately 170 fatalities a year. As…
CCAA 2015 final stage in force
Retention money withheld under commercial construction contracts can be held in two ways The Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA), which…
Preparing for the new financial year
The Successful Builder coach offers tips for increasing your paycheck alongside your workload It’s that time of the year again…
Reasonably practicable
WorkSafe offers insight into what “reasonably practicable” actually means when it comes to health and safety in a small business…
Pitfalls in contract works insurance
Builtin highlights three important issues that could affect your contract works insurance cover As with any contract of insurance, the…
CCAA update
Retention money provisions will apply regardless of the amount of money involved, meaning all subcontractors are covered The Construction Contracts…
Ticking boxes doesn’t cut it
Health and safety is everyone’s responsibility – whether you’re on site for five minutes or five hours It’s generally accepted…
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