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 –…
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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…
Raising the roof
When installing roof trusses, sufficient fall protection will help ensure the job’s done with minimum risk. When planning roof truss…
Paving the way – Construction (Part 5)
Driveways, paths and patios are among the key finishing touches that complete a home. This fifth article in CCANZ’s series…
Accident investigation
Investigating accidents, minor incidents and near misses is important in understanding the cause and looking at how it can be…
Get on deck with code compliance
Where it’s possible to fall 1m or more from a deck, the building code requires a barrier that’s able to…
Weathertightness risk assessment
MBIE Building & Housing’s guide to using the risk matrix, when assessing weathertightness design, has been updated to reflect some…
Health and safety starts at the top
The Pike River Mine tragedy, in which 29 men lost their lives, was one of New Zealand’s worst workplace accidents.…
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