New home consents drop 18%
May 2023 saw nearly a fifth less new homes consented compared to the same month last year. It was also…
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Get edge protection right!
Edge protection is an important part of working safely at heights. A lack of edge protection can lead to life-changing…
How to navigate a recession
A recession is officially here and that’s unsettling for business owners. However, business coach Graeme Owen says it’s possible not…
Lead-ing the way with Adesso MODE
The Adesso Mode range offers customers performance and style – all while complying with MBIE’s new low-lead regulations In May…
Colour on the cards
A rainbow of colours, texture, porcelain – designed with a contemporary look and feel – are set to take centre…
2022 Building Code consultation decision
In May 2022, the Ministry of Building, Employment and Innovation (MBIE) opened a consultation on acceptable solutions and verification methods…
LBP fined for reckless substitution
A Canterbury Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) has been fined after he was caught using an unauthorised, imported roofing product to…
Auckland completions on the up
The number of new homes being completed in Auckland remains high, though consent numbers are dropping from their 2022 peak…
LBP struck off
A Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) has been struck off after charging for services that he didn’t provide Jonesy Construction director…
Stabilising wing walls
Correctly stabilising wing walls in wet areas such as bathrooms is important to ensure the waterproofing membrane is not compromised.…
Reno insurance clarified
Managing the risk that comes with doing building work is an important part of any project. Builders need to be…
Rebuilding after severe weather
The summer of 2023 has proven to be one of New Zealand’s most challenging, with severe weather hitting most of…
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