Spacing those bracing lines
Working out the spacing and capacity of bracing lines is an integral part of the design of timber-framed buildings NZS…
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Health & Safety in practice
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 requires everyone to play their part The new Health and Safety at…
Tricks of the trade see you right
Kiwis love a bit of DIY, but applying the Number 8 Wire mentality in your approach to business doesn’t cut it…
How to find skilled staff
The demand for housing is growing, and not just in Auckland. However, growth presents a challenge when it comes to…
Is cash in hand worth it?
The Inland Revenue has begun a campaign targeting cash jobs (‘cashies’) in the trades – it pays to know where…
Take the lead on health and safety
The new Health and Safety at Work Act comes into force on 4 April and it’s important to make sure…
Understanding guarantees
Are professional organisations that require builders to offer ten-year guarantees pre-empting the government, or should builders and homeowners still have…
Compatible materials
Sometimes two materials can’t be used close together because, due to their chemical composition, one will reduce the durability of…
Health and Safety at Work Act
The Health and Safety Reform Bill has passed and the new law (the Health and Safety at Work Act) will…
Professional advice – who do you turn to?
Many business owners often wish for good business advice, but knowing where to go can be difficult. Here are some…
Asbestos: play by the rules!
If you or your staff are likely to encounter asbestos at work, it’s important you understand the new rules that…
Know your limits!
What is and isn’t ‘building work’ under the Building Act’s long-stop limitation provisions? Some recent cases have explored the answer…
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