PACE AND SCALE!
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Home April 2021
Highest yearly consents since 1974
The 3,205 new dwelling consents issued in January 2021 have contributed to the highest 12-month period since 1974. In addition,…
GOING OUT ON YOUR OWN?
When setting up your business or restructuring your current business, there are many things to consider – one of them…
Contract conditions
A lot of insurance is tied to contracts, so it’s critical you understand what’s in your contract and comply with…
Building a team in a tight labour market?
Putting together a high-performing building crew is always a challenge – and an even bigger one in a tight labour…
Offsite insight – the future of building?
With a shortage of homes and the skilled labour to build them, finding construction methods that speed up the build…
Concrete slab connections
Proprietary wall bracing systems are commonly used to brace a building, but how are braced walls connected to a concrete…
Suspensions – it’s your choice
It pays to know how each of the three types of LBP suspensions work. MBIE provides guidance below There are…
How The LBP Scheme came into being
In this multi-part series, we’re taking a look at the history of the Licensed Building Practitioner scheme with MBIE’s Bruce…
February apprentice of the month
Second-year apprentice from Hawke’s Bay steps up Gareth Tidswell, a second-year apprentice from Hawke’s Bay, was given the opportunity to…
TOP NOVICE NAILS IT AGAIN
With four Apprentice of the Month wins in 2020, Andrew Hopley is the Novice Who Nailed It, again… Andrew’s name…
BEX THE BUILDER
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas, while providing insight for…