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…
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Workplace bullying – Part 1
When it comes to the issue of workplace bullying, it is important to know when WorkSafe New Zealand should intervene…
Site Safe launches VR training
The future of training has arrived with the launch of Site Safe’s first virtual reality (VR) health and safety training…
Be an oasis of calm
The current economic climate isn’t just affecting business owners – your staff could be feeling the heat too! So, when…
Making a difference
Blackbird Projects founder Ollie Mules likes to think his business offers something a little out of the ordinary – and…
September consents drop 20%
The year ended September 2023 saw consents drop by a fifth, although the number of new homes consented in that…
CCAA update extends protection
The Construction Contracts Amendment Act has been updated again and, after 5 October 2023, tradies must ensure commercial contracts entered…
MBIE targets unlicensed builder behaviour
An LBP who failed to renew his licence – and subsequently presented himself as an LBP – has been fined…
H1 compliance for windows
Complying with the new requirements of clause H1 (the rules for thermal performance in housing in the New Zealand Building…
Mitigating risk in your business
While eliminating all risks to your business might be impossible, you can plan for them and minimise their impact. Construction…
CODE OF ETHICS REVIEW – PART 2
In the previous issue of Under Construction, we covered the first two principles of the LBP Code of Ethics –…
Building Regulations 2022: What’s new?
The Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022 commence on 11 December 2023 and set out mandatory information that must…
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