Stamp out the damp!
Dampness and moisture problems are well-known features of many New Zealand houses. When undertaking renovations, or building new, there are…
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Deciphering public liability insurance
PLI is one of the most important policies a tradesman can have – but understanding all the terms contained within…
Maximising a migrant workforce (part 1)
If you’re thinking about employing migrant workers, a little planning can go a long way. Preparing foreigners for life and…
External moisture control – top it off!
Prevent external moisture from damaging a home by closing the top of ventilated cavities. Clause E2 External Moisture aims to…
Exempt from consent?
Updated and detailed Schedule 1 guidance for exempt building work has been released, following the November 2013 Building Act amendment…
What clients want to see on your website
Recently, I asked a group of builders what they felt a prospective client wants to see on a builder’s website.…
How could fraud affect your business?
Crowe Horwath has seen an increase in fraud in New Zealand over the past five years. While that doesn’t mean…
Contract works insurance laid bare
Contract works insurance provides cover for sudden and accidental loss or damage to the works specified in the contract. This…
Integrating migrant workers
There is no doubt that migrant workers are required to help fill labour and skill shortages, but it can take…
Mind the gap! What to fill and what to leave
For builders, particularly those overseeing an entire build, it’s important to ensure sub-contractors (such as painters) don’t accidentally reduce or…
Exempt from consent?
Updated and detailed Schedule 1 guidance for exempt building work has been released, following the November 2013 Building Act amendment…
Attracting ‘perfect’ clients
Four strategies to help you successfully market your business to customers you really want to work with. While the forecast…
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