Be an oasis of calm
The current economic climate isn’t just affecting business owners – your staff could be feeling the heat too! So, when…
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H1 compliance for windows
Complying with the new requirements of clause H1 (the rules for thermal performance in housing in the New Zealand Building…
Mitigating risk in your business
While eliminating all risks to your business might be impossible, you can plan for them and minimise their impact. Construction…
CODE OF ETHICS REVIEW – PART 2
In the previous issue of Under Construction, we covered the first two principles of the LBP Code of Ethics –…
Building Regulations 2022: What’s new?
The Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022 commence on 11 December 2023 and set out mandatory information that must…
Building consent exemptions
Under Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004, there are some building projects that don’t require building consent. It was…
Build a team of super subs!
So you want a fantastic team of subcontractors to help you create a great working environment, ensuring quality workmanship, punctuality,…
Barriers for swimming pools
Strict regulations ensure the safety of children around swimming pools by requiring the installation of suitable barriers to restrict access.…
Landscaping risks for builders
While it may be argued that there is less risk when landscaping than when building, there are still hazards that…
The LBP code of ethics in practice
The Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) Code of Ethics (COE) came into force on 25 October 2022. It is a tool…
Changes to retention money requirements
The Government has made changes to retention money requirements to give subcontractors confidence that they will be paid the retention…
Get edge protection right!
Edge protection is an important part of working safely at heights. A lack of edge protection can lead to life-changing…
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