Employee or subbie?
It’s important to be aware of the difference in law between a contractor and an employee, and whether the relationship…
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WorkSafe NZ plans new era of safety
New agency plans to offer a range of initiatives to promote and encourage health and safety in the construction industry.…
Creating a safety culture
Safety is about more than just ticking off tasks on a checklist – it’s about developing a culture that should…
Caution with concrete (Part 2)
Pumping concrete is often required in residential builds and, while builders don’t usually carry out the work themselves, ensuring the…
Get up to speed with annual leave
With Christmas looming, it’s a useful time to recap how your business is going to manage staff holiday entitlements and…
How to land more quotes
Wasting time and money on lost quotes is frustrating. Here are some winning tips… When you lose out on a…
Preventing overheated homes
A warm winter home is no good if it is stiflingly hot in summer – good design and simple changes…
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…
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