Preparing for the boom
Little has changed since BCITO reported a shortage of apprentices in the construction industry three months go. With work projected…
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Save time building your business
When it comes to owning and running your own business, it’s easy to lose track of time. Here are some…
Maximising a migrant workforce
Migrant workers come to New Zealand from a variety of countries and backgrounds. It is important as an employer that…
Flashings – critical for weathertightness
Flashing junctions can be tricky, but it’s important to get them right. Here we review the steps for barge and…
Contract Works Insurance (Part 2)
Mind the gap! – between practical completion of a build and getting a consent completion certificate (CCC) Homeowners or builders…
New consumer protection measures
Compulsory contracts will kick in at $30,000 starting January 1 2015 Cabinet has approved consumer protection measures included in the…
Rock your payroll the right way
As an employer it’s important you pay your payroll deductions correctly, especially where the line between employee and contractor may…
Exempt from consent?
Updated and detailed Schedule 1 guidance for exempt building work was released following the November 2013 Building Act amendment –…
Maximising a migrant workforce (part 3)
There have been a number of stories in the media about Kiwi employers taking advantage of migrant workers’ lack of…
Drop the right anchor!
Concrete screw-type anchors are increasingly used as a quick, simple and effective method for fixing bottom plates to concrete slabs…
Six strategies to attract skilled builders
With demand for skilled labour increasing, it’s important to think outside the box when trying to bring some on board…
Building your business
Starting a business is a popular option for entrepreneurial Kiwi builders, but it pays to get the right support network…
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