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…
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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…
Penetrating suspended slabs (part 2)
Penetrations are often required through suspended concrete floor slabs – though not without careful planning! While the concrete ground floor…
Securing onsite safety
Make sure you’re aware of your health and safety responsibilities as a ‘principal’. The Health and Safety Act 1992 requires…
LBP, RBW and RoW – what are you liable for?
Ever been asked to sign off work you haven’t supervised? If you’re unsure of the quality, you should think twice…
Dealing with asbestos
Asbestos can be a serious health hazard – are you prepared to deal with it in a safe manner? As…
Tangible targets for productivity
The Building and Construction Productivity Partnership project targets ‘time wasting’ in residential construction. Ever wondered where all that time went?…
Integrating migrant workers
With building activity gathering pace across the country, migrant workers are becoming increasingly important to New Zealand’s construction sector. It’s…
Is your paperwork in order?
For builders who own businesses or are sole traders, the day doesn’t end when you down tools – there’s plenty…
Penetrating suspended slabs (part 1)
Penetrations are often required through suspended concrete floors – though not without careful planning! While the concrete ground floor slab…
How to attract and retain better staff
Finding it hard recruiting good workers? Follow these tips to build a team you can trust! Economists say construction is…
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