Tumu transition will benefit builders
With Tumu switching its team colours to PlaceMakers blue, trade customers along New Zealand’s east coast can look forward to…
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Stay on top of regulation changes
With so many legislation changes in the building industry, it can be difficult to stay on top of what you…
Toolbox talks to improve wellbeing
In the past five years, there has been increased awareness of stress and burnout in the construction industry and its…
How to charge for your quotes
Your clients want an accurate quotation for their renovation. They want to know how much it is going to cost.…
LBP forgery uncovered
A builder has been hit with a sentence of six months community detention after being convicted of forging the signatures…
May consents down by a third from peak
The year ended May 2024 saw 16,164 fewer new homes consented from a peak of 51,015 in the year ended…
MBIE reverses council notice to fix
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has overruled a Notice to Fix (NTF) issued by Auckland Council due…
Save time and money with MiTek Posi-Strut™
The cheapest solution is not necessarily achieved by using the cheapest parts. Here we compare I-Joist versus Posi-Strut floor systems…
Cutting concrete to install a drain
Following these 14 steps will ensure a new drain is successfully installed into an existing concrete slab, says BRANZ technical…
When tiling and waterproofing fails
Tiling can add value and appeal to any kitchen or bathroom – when it’s correctly installed. Insurance expert Ben Rickard…
Kitchen and bathroom home renovations
If you are doing plumbing and drainage work as part of a kitchen or bathroom home renovation, you may not…
When is a determination appropriate?
When conflicts arise between parties involved in a building project, finding the right resolution is crucial. As Licensed Building Practitioners…
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