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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Retentions – bond or trust?
Retentions are often a source of headaches for those working in the construction industry – but did you know that…
Resolving disputes
In previous articles we have discussed the common causes of construction disputes and suggested steps to avoid those disputes. Unfortunately,…
Hot summer safety tips!
Summer is always one of the busiest times of the year for those involved in the construction industry. While you…
Wood dust: controlling the risks
If you’re a PCBU involved in woodworking activities, this article outlines the health risks from wood dust and some reasonably…
Renovation responsibilities
While renovations and refurbishment projects may not always be on the same scale as building an entire home, your responsibilities…
Building a productive website
As a builder, you’ve likely learnt how to hit a nail on the head every time – but have you…
Call in the experts!
Starting a business after becoming qualified is often the biggest move in a builder’s career, yet it is often handled…
Stepping up health and safety
Despite what you may have heard, you can still use ladders under new health and safety legislation. However, there are…
The lowdown on putting up fences
Builders are often asked to advise homeowners on fencing so this article may provide a useful starting point. Fences, screens…
Earthquake-prone buildings
Have your say on the Building (Earthquake-prone Buildings) Amendment Act 2016 – consultation is now open and submissions due by…
Insurance cover exclusions
Deciding what insurance cover exclusions are relevant to include in the Prescribed Disclosure Information before building can be a convoluted…
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