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…
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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…
Last line of defence
Falls from three metres or less off roofs and ladders account for a large number of the construction sector’s serious…
Suspended floors
If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head when it comes to suspended floors, this article might be just the…
Guide to help identify defects – Part 6
MBIE’s tolerances guidance aims to resolve common areas of dispute between contractors and homeowners The Guide to tolerances, materials and…
Make tax time less taxing
For many of us, 31 March is the end of the financial year. Often it sneaks up quickly, leaving you…
When the plan fails…
The New Year is when we like to think about the future. We kick back, share ideas over BBQs, strategise…
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