Navigating a tricky environment
With new regulation, sustained labour problems and supply lines that continue to be constrained, the construction industry faces many challenges.…
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Hiring scaffolding? Avoid hitches!
Would it surprise you to know that hire contracts for scaffolding commonly require the builder to accept full responsibility for…
WEATHERTIGHT INSTALLATION TIPS
Getting building basics right is critical for weathertight construction. Here, we look at the correct way to install wall underlay…
Understanding BRANZ’s role
BRANZ CEO Chelydra Percy wants to clear up a misconception. While BRANZ does excellent work providing the industry with practical…
Design licence for medium density
The new medium density residential standards may require designers to add a further LBP area of practice. Even if you…
BUILDING PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION GUIDANCE
The current shortage of products means builders are increasingly turning to alternatives. This can be potentially problematic and MBIE has…
LEARNING FROM COVID CHAOS
It can feel like the worst thing in the world if key people in your business go down with Covid.…
Tips to beat financial pressure
Difficult economic conditions are making life hard for the Kiwi construction sector. So, how can you safeguard your livelihood against…
What does insolvency mean?
The building sector is under pressure and some firms are starting to crack. Duncan Cotterill Partner Alysha Hinton discusses what…
Holes in bottom plates
Thanks to feedback from readers, BRANZ clarifies some of the issues around holes and penetrations in bottom plates In Build…
Supervising building work
Undertaking supervision of building work is an important role. All LBPs need to consider the practical and legal implications of…
New regulations for building products
New regulations (Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022) have been made by the Government to ensure a minimum level…
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