Managing business risk
Most business owners don’t really understand how to put strategies in place to manage, avoid or transfer risk. This article,…
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Basics of building down
Once you start building below ground, the level of complication increases. With little opportunity to make repairs, getting the damp-proofing…
Understanding the generation gap
Young people today; they don’t know what hard work really means! Ever thought this about your apprentices? Chances are, your…
Planning health and safety
Clearly written health and safety plans can have multiple advantages for your business and are a practical way of proving…
Maximising a migrant workforce
The last in our series on integrating migrant workers into your workforce focuses on accommodation – along with a round-up…
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…
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