Responsibility for sustainability
Incorporating features and materials to improve a building’s green credentials is becoming increasingly common. But who’s responsible if the finished…
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Energy-based hazard recognition
What if I said to you that people working on building sites up and down New Zealand are only able…
Set up your wellbeing well
Health and safety organisation Site Safe says a solid foundation for wellbeing will set your business up for success Creating…
Why you should prioritise health and safety
As the construction market slows down, some employers may be tempted to cut spending on health and safety programmes. While…
Workplace bullying – part 3
Health and safety and employment go hand in hand. Part 2 of this series of articles looked at when WorkSafe…
Horizontal timber weatherboards
Horizontal timber weatherboards have been a popular cladding material for houses in Aotearoa New Zealand for many years, with an…
Mental health insurance
Insurance expert Ben Rickard shares insights on mental wellbeing from a business risk and insurance perspective There are two sides…
The code of ethics and what it means for you – part 3
This article is the third in a series about the LBP Code of Ethics and what it means to you.…
Stay safe around power tools
Power tools are essential items on construction sites. They offer enhanced speed, strength, and efficiency compared to hand tools but,…
The upside of a downturn
In the world of small building businesses, market retractions can be daunting. However, they actually present an opportunity for growth,…
Workplace bullying – part 2
Part 1 of this series of articles looked at when WorkSafe New Zealand should intervene when an allegation of workplace…
Have you taken a SIP?
Structural insulated panels are relatively new to Aotearoa New Zealand residential buildings, but they have benefits in thermal performance and…
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