Record value of building consents issued in Auckland
The monthly value of building consents in Auckland exceeded $1bn in the month of September, accounting for about 44% of…
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Eye Protection
Site Safe’s advisors answer questions from members of the construction industry about how to meet safety requirements. This time they…
Banking insight from BNZ
Two of BNZ’s business-focussed team came to talk to us about what support BNZ has available for small and medium…
Impact of Covid-19 on building projects
The completion dates of home building projects in the June 2020 quarter were delayed by nearly seven weeks on average,…
Consents for new homes remain high
With Covid-19 continuing to impact numbers, new home consents had a minor drop in July but are still producing high…
Building for Climate Change consultation is now open
Following on from our story in Issue 83, consultation on the Government’s Building for Climate Change is now open. It…
Small businesses contribute more to construction industry profits
Small construction businesses contributed more to construction industry operating profit in recent years than medium or large businesses, Stats NZ…
Upcoming changes to retention money regime
Based on feedback from a limited consultation with the sector, changes to the retention money regime are underway to ensure…
May bounce-back for consents
New home consents bounce back in May after big fall in April, with Covid-19 continuing to impact numbers The number…
BUDGET GIVES BOOST TO TRADES TRAINING
The 2020 budget announcement saw Finance Minister Grant Robertson share some sobering numbers, reflecting just how much and how long…
Working Through Alert Levels
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
FUNCTIONAL FENCES
Builders are often asked to advise homeowners on fencing – this article may provide a useful starting point If a…
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