Managing overlapping duties
With the Health and Safety at Work Act coming into effect in April next year, it’s important you understand your…
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Bringing back the bevel
Bevel-back weatherboards are back in vogue, but there’s a lack of experienced installers. This has led to some poor installations,…
Using Schedule 1 exemptions
Have you been getting consents for low-risk jobs that don’t require them? MBIE reminds builders to use the expanded list…
What makes a millionaire builder?
Most builders I meet would love to become millionaires – and some get there. You’ve heard the expression ‘failing to…
You’ve cracked it!
With spring upon us, and summer around the corner, we are entering the high-risk period for early-age concrete cracking. This…
Creating accurate quotes
A recent research exercise revealed that one of the three biggest challenges facing builders is quoting residential work correctly. Here…
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 for…
Guide to help identify defects
MBIE’s latest guidance aims to resolve common areas of dispute between contractors and homeowners The Guide to tolerances, materials and…
Making your summer build safer
The summer season is a great time to get building work done. Here are a few safety tips to help…
Get your share of the boom!
It’s undeniable that the construction sector is booming. However, for many businesses that isn’t reflected in their bottom lines The…
Include insurance in your H&S plan
With new health and safety law expected to come into effect early next year, it’s important you’re aware of your…
How to avoid concrete cracking
With spring upon us, and summer around the corner, we are entering the high-risk period for early-age concrete cracking –…
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