Maximising a migrant workforce
The last in our series on integrating migrant workers into your workforce focuses on accommodation – along with a round-up…
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Upskill your business
An investment in your employees’ training is an investment in your business; upskilling will improve their competency, your business’ overall…
More apprentices, please
BCITO is experiencing unprecedented growth in the number of new apprenticeships, but the industry is still woefully short of skilled…
How to make your first million
Here’s an example of how one builder (we’ll call him Bob) built a million-dollar business in just over a year…
Building stronger sill skills
Large, double-glazed windows need proper support, particularly when installed beyond the face of the wall framing. Here are some simple…
Planning a successful succession
Closing the doors might be the last thought on your mind when starting a business, but it’s important to prepare…
Managing memorandums
MBIE addresses issues with Records of Work (Building) and Certificates of Work (Design) Over recent months, MBIE has identified a…
Declaring insurance and guarantees
From January 1, 2015, new Building Act rules will require builders to disclose certain information to clients on jobs worth…
Clarifying consumer protection measures
Simpson Grierson takes an in-depth look at the recently announced consumer protection measures and expands on builders’ new responsibilities This…
Use growth to beat the next recession
Boom and bust cycles are a part of economic life – what’s important is that you not only grow your…
Building with future generations
It is widely acknowledged there is a shortage of apprentices in the construction industry. An initiative developed by the government…
Keep up to date to build it right
Updated references to standards and minor changes in the Acceptable Solutions and Verification Methods came into effect on 14 August…
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