Why is my floor cupping?
There can be several reasons why a solid timber strip floor may take on a cupped appearance where the board…
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Removing construction substances
Construction work can be messy, particularly when you’re dealing with sealants, adhesives and expanding foams. Generally, the sooner any spilt…
Health & Safety Challenges in 2022
The chairman of Master Brick and Blocklayers NZ shares his considerations for the toolbox meeting As we are all aware,…
LBP Code of Ethics
In October 2021, the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) introduced a Code of Ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners…
The art of making good decisions
Builders’ business coach Graeme Owen says making good decisions can be a difficult process that involves deliberation, sleep and some…
Identify insurance gaps
If you’ve ordered materials before a job starts, you may not be covered by your contract works insurance, because cover…
Contractor or employee?
The use of independent contractors is widespread across the construction industry and the line between employees and contractors can be…
Remove brick gable end vulnerabilities
Brick gable-ended roofs are vulnerable to earthquake damage. This is how builders can reinforce it to help increase the strength…
LBP scheme submissions ask for changes
In April 2021 MBIE sought feedback from Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) and those who engage with them on potential issues…
LBP incompetence exposed
A Canterbury LBP was stripped of his licence after it was found that he carried out building work in a…
If work stops, so may insurance
With supply chain issues causing much longer lead times for building materials, which creates further scheduling challenges, there’s a good…
Change is constant – so are people
We’re living in a constant state of flux, but the people at the heart of it remain the same. Business…
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