Collecting drinking water from roofs
Collecting rainwater for drinking can be practical, money-saving and sometimes simply necessary. If a customer approaches you about including this…
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Construction Contracts update
Design, engineering and quantity surveying work now included under scope of the Act The Construction Contracts Act 2002, which covers…
Give me my money!
Debt collection is a vital part of business. Delays in payment have an impact on cash flow and it’s therefore…
Advice worth the price
While some people might think that the current construction ‘boom’ gives builders a licence to print money, the reality is…
Don’t let bad debt drag you down
Bad debt is a killer for businesses, particularly in the construction industry, which has a high liquidation rate. Here’s some…
Are you prepared?
Large-scale accidents and natural disasters can occur at any moment – on busy construction sites, the potential for damage is…
Mastering concrete terminology
Every industry has its own technical terms and jargon, and the concrete industry is no exception. To test your knowledge,…
Structurally fixed cavity battens
The larger shank diameter of fixings used for weatherboards fitted over a cavity can cause splitting. One way to get…
Building Controls updates
Bans, exemptions and extensions – Building Controls updates have it all. Read on to find out what changes have been…
Choosing the right software for you
In last month’s issue, we looked at the reasons for having a robust accounting system in place. This month, we…
How to retain good apprentices
A perennial conundrum of the building industry is how to hold on to good apprentices once they’ve completed their training…
Is your most valuable asset covered?
If the worst were to happen and you were forced out of work by an unforeseen illness, ACC wouldn’t cover…
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