Annual consents up – but January down
The year ended January 2023 saw a 1.4% increase in the number of new homes consented compared to the year…
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Think Like a Farmer
New Zealand farmers are resilient people – builders can learn a lot from how they ride the peaks and troughs…
Woodland Lifestyle floors meet E3/AS1
The quest for a continuous flow of stunning timber floors throughout a build is challenging some specifiers when it comes…
Build better relationships
A project’s success depends on several relationships. In this article, architect Samantha Zondag details how to nail one of them…
Get financially fit, says Westpac report
A series of reports from Westpac has predicted a downturn in the building and construction sector. In this article, Under…
Consent evaluation report: Part four
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its evaluation of the building consent system report. This is…
Managing internal moisture
High levels of indoor moisture are one of the major contributors to unhealthy homes. Indicators include condensation on windows and…
Liability for Design Mistakes
When there are design mistakes, who can be held liable – the builder or the designer? Construction insurance expert Ben…
Disaster planning
Natural disasters such as the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle are forecast to increase, so all builders should have a plan in…
Recent updates to the Building Code
Find out about the latest Building Code updates and how you can subscribe for the most up-to-date information The Building…
A new Code of Ethics for LBPs
The Code of Ethics, which came into force on 25 October 2022, sets behavioural standards for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs).…
The novice who nailed it 2022
Morgane Torr, a second-year apprentice from Otago, has been tackling misconceptions since day one and is proving that tradie ladies…
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