Preventing overheated homes
A warm winter home is no good if it is stiflingly hot in summer – good design and simple changes…
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Rebuild highlights employment rights
The focus is on Canterbury’s employers to take responsibility for workers’ rights – especially for those more vulnerable, such as…
Wet area suspended floors
The design, material selection and construction of wet area floors is critical to the performance of a building. If the…
Making the most of remediation work
As long as builders carry out their due diligence, leaky home repairs can provide a continuous stream of steady work.…
Caution with concrete
Pumping concrete is often required in residential builds and, while builders don’t usually carry out the work themselves, ensuring the…
Sum insured, some risk
What’s your liability if you estimate the rebuild value of a house for insurance purposes? Using your knowledge as a…
Are you prepared for an emergency?
For the safety of everyone on site, ensure you have procedures in place for any emergency that could occur –…
More than a handshake
Do you have a written construction contract? While it’s not yet mandatory, it’s a great way to avoid disputes by…
Working with timber weatherboards
Timber weatherboards have an excellent performance history. By using a good product and following basic handling, installation and finishing procedures,…
Weathertight basics – ‘the 4 Ds’
By applying the correct procedures at the time of construction, builders can minimise the threat of decay within a building’s…
Key things to include in a Construction Contract:
1. Parties to the contract Specify who the parties to the contract are. Are you contracting as yourself, or your company? …
Building drier, healthier homes
Good ventilation is key to ensuring the home you build for your clients is one they can be happy and…
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