Protecting your legacy
Death is a subject most of us prefer to avoid, but the more you plan for it while you’re alive,…
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Electrical safety on site
Working with electricity can be dangerous and accidents are often fatal. Because no device can offer 100% protection from electrocution,…
Retrofitting insulation
The state of the national housing stock is a hot-button issue; however, retrospectively installing insulation to create warm homes isn’t…
Employment agreements made easy
Business.govt.nz has refreshed its Employment Agreement Builder to help employers more easily create legally compliant and business-specific contracts Having suitable,…
Ready to start your own building business?
With construction booming in many parts of the country, it’s likely that a number of carpenters and builders will be…
Rethink retrofitting foil insulation
MBIE proposes ban on retrofitting foil insulation in residential buildings The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment is beginning consultation…
Taking account of your business
Liquidation, receivership and bankruptcy are all risks when you run your own business, but a comprehensive accounting system can help…
Getting vehicle insurance right
If there’s one asset a builder will always have insured, it’s their work vehicle – and it’s important you have…
Running a site induction
A business must provide information, training and instructions to protect workers and visitors on a construction site. Inductions are a…
How low can you go?
Retaining walls can be subjected to large amounts of force, so they need to be well built and well designed,…
How to get the most out of your subbies
Business coach Graeme Owen asked builders about the problems that can arise when working with substandard electricians; here are some…
Beating the second-year blues
A large number of New Zealand businesses fail in their second year of operating – if you’re just starting out,…
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