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…
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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…
Avoid disclosure dilemmas
Under changes introduced to the Building Act 2004 last year, builders and others in the construction industry must disclose certain…
Managing sustainable growth
With the construction industry predicted to remain strong for the foreseeable future, there should be plenty of opportunities for you…
Employees or contractors?
The issue of contractors versus employees is an ongoing issue that has been covered before in Under Construction – with…
How to manage roof moisture
Recent BRANZ research has confirmed how moisture gets into roof spaces and highlighted the critical role ventilation plays in removing…
CCA changes – delving into detail
With two (of three) Construction Contract Amendment Act 2015 changes now in force, a number of definitions and details have…
Join the health and safety club!
Since the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 came into effect, many builders have expressed frustration at how much…
Managing timber moisture
Bringing wood’s moisture content into a workable range is key to preventing issues – Carter Holt Harvey offers tips on…
How to avoid costly disputes
This month we look at some of the common causes of disputes within the construction industry, how to avoid them,…
Stopping the workplace bully
Bullying or intimidating behaviour on a worksite may stem from poor planning, and can lead to workers taking unnecessary risks …
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