Reno insurance clarified
Managing the risk that comes with doing building work is an important part of any project. Builders need to be…
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Rebuilding after severe weather
The summer of 2023 has proven to be one of New Zealand’s most challenging, with severe weather hitting most of…
Altering an existing building
In November 2021, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) released the biggest energy efficiency updates in more than…
Don’t be a possum
When times are tough and you’re staring down the barrel, Graeme Owen from The Successful Builder says the worst thing…
Painting pre-primed weatherboards
Are you installing new pre-primed timber weatherboards at a client’s house? Make sure to read this handy guide, prepared by…
Asbestos flooring danger
WorkSafe is reminding businesses and their customers of the very real risks that can exist when refurbishing, following a case…
Hands on for H1
With decades of research into thermal insulation, structural strength, internal moisture and related topics, BRANZ is well placed to give…
Navigating premium increases
Weather events, inflation and supply constraints (among others) have increased the cost of reinsurance across New Zealand. If your premiums…
CCA changes – what’s new?
Parliament has just passed legislation amending the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA) – which applies to commercial construction contracts –…
The site licence class
There is still some confusion around the Site licence, and what the Site licence holder’s responsibilities are onsite The Site…
The owner-builder exemption
When Restricted Building Work (RBW) became law in 2012 measures were put in place to enable homeowners to build or…
Think Like a Farmer
New Zealand farmers are resilient people – builders can learn a lot from how they ride the peaks and troughs…