Penetrations in existing walls
When a penetration is required through the cladding of an existing building, effective sealing and weatherproofing is more difficult than…
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The dark side of the internet
Cyber-attacks are becoming a genuine threat to Kiwi trade businesses. Have you taken the simple steps needed to protect your…
Be a tidy Kiwi!
Poor housekeeping is simultaneously one of the most common causes of injuries at work and the most preventable. No one…
Concrete slabs made easy
Fresh concrete carries an expiry date – if you’re not well organised with the right skills and equipment, you could…
Blowing up the boom!
Are you experiencing good times? Here are the top three areas of your business you should be focusing on to…
Are you prepared?
Recent events have served to remind us that natural disasters can strike at any time and no doubt they will…
Earthquakes shake insurance
As a result of the recent Kaikoura earthquake, aftershocks and a heightened risk of more seismic activity, New Zealand’s major…
Board decision on design quality
The Building Practitioners Board (the Board) recently made a significant disciplinary decision regarding negligence, incompetence and disrepute caused by Design…
CCAA retentions update
The government has introduced a bill clarifying that new legislation relating to retention money in construction contacts will not apply…
Be seen online!
In last month’s article on online marketing, we focused on putting good-quality content on your website – the next step…
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…
Retentions – bond or trust?
Retentions are often a source of headaches for those working in the construction industry – but did you know that…
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