Horizontal timber weatherboards
Horizontal timber weatherboards have been a popular cladding material for houses in Aotearoa New Zealand for many years, with an…
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Mental health insurance
Insurance expert Ben Rickard shares insights on mental wellbeing from a business risk and insurance perspective There are two sides…
The code of ethics and what it means for you – part 3
This article is the third in a series about the LBP Code of Ethics and what it means to you.…
Stay safe around power tools
Power tools are essential items on construction sites. They offer enhanced speed, strength, and efficiency compared to hand tools but,…
The upside of a downturn
In the world of small building businesses, market retractions can be daunting. However, they actually present an opportunity for growth,…
Workplace bullying – part 2
Part 1 of this series of articles looked at when WorkSafe New Zealand should intervene when an allegation of workplace…
Have you taken a SIP?
Structural insulated panels are relatively new to Aotearoa New Zealand residential buildings, but they have benefits in thermal performance and…
Reduce your risk of tool theft
Tools are expensive – and that makes them an attractive target for thieves. Insurance expert Ben Rickard is here to…
Lessons from latest board decision
The Building Practitioners Board recently concluded an investigation, which demonstrated the limitations of clause 3A of Schedule 1 of the…
What the Building Code update means
On 2 November 2023, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) published updates to a series of acceptable solutions…
Workplace bullying – Part 1
When it comes to the issue of workplace bullying, it is important to know when WorkSafe New Zealand should intervene…
Site Safe launches VR training
The future of training has arrived with the launch of Site Safe’s first virtual reality (VR) health and safety training…
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