How to charge for your quotes
Your clients want an accurate quotation for their renovation. They want to know how much it is going to cost.…
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Cutting concrete to install a drain
Following these 14 steps will ensure a new drain is successfully installed into an existing concrete slab, says BRANZ technical…
When tiling and waterproofing fails
Tiling can add value and appeal to any kitchen or bathroom – when it’s correctly installed. Insurance expert Ben Rickard…
Kitchen and bathroom home renovations
If you are doing plumbing and drainage work as part of a kitchen or bathroom home renovation, you may not…
When is a determination appropriate?
When conflicts arise between parties involved in a building project, finding the right resolution is crucial. As Licensed Building Practitioners…
Records of Work
When completing and issuing Records of Work (RoWs), Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) have certain obligations The Building Practitioners Board…
Are you asbestos aware?
Asbestos removal has been in the headlines recently, with concerns that asbestos awareness in the construction industry is still not…
Stay competitive in a tight market
It can be difficult to stay competitive when the market tightens but, with some flexibility and creative thinking, it can…
Repairing flood damaged buildings
What you need to know when repairing flood damaged buildings and carrying out work under the schedule 1 exemptions of…
The RMA lives on
The formation of a new Government has shed light on the next steps for environmental laws and regulation within New…
A skillion roof design
As the dust settles after the introduction of the revised H1 requirements last year, BRANZ has continued to receive a…
The business side of being a tradie
Starting your own business can be a daunting task and often we learn on the job. You’re confident on the…