A YEAR OF CHARITY
Communities around the country boosted by incredible local store fundraising From golf days to silent auctions, dozens of BBQs and…
Home February 2020
WHEN DID THE DAMAGE OCCUR?
Builtin looks at what events can trigger a public liability insurance claim, how this is determined, and what this means…
GETTING THE LITTLE THINGS RIGHT
Having a happy client at the end of a job relies on getting the little things right every day, with…
HOW TO AVOID CONCRETE CRACKS
Depending where you are in the country, spring and summer can be high-risk periods for early-age concrete cracking. Higher daytime…
FUNCTIONAL FENCES
Builders are often asked to advise homeowners on fencing – this article may provide a useful starting point If a…
NEW HOME CONSENTS REACH 45-YEAR HIGH
New homes consented continue setting multi-decade highs, with the November year being the highest since 1974 A total of 37,010…
SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE
New Zealand Certified Builders (NZCB) has introduced a new membership category, ‘Rusty Hammers’, to encourage experienced older builders to mentor…
COMPULSORY INSURANCE ON HOLD
Amid concerns about providers’ ability to meet demand, the Government has postponed ruling on the introduction of mandatory insurance cover…
SMALL HOMES, BIG CONFUSION
A new building trend is gaining traction, but those leading the charge in its early stages are coming up against…
DON’T HARDEN UP, COVER UP!
Cement may be as common as muck, but take it lightly and it can cause serious burns Fresh concrete is…
KEEPING YOUR RECORDS STRAIGHT
It’s important to provide a Record of Work upon completion of Restricted Building Work Records of Work must be filled…
A VIEW FROM THE BOARD
The 2019 Annual Report of the Building Practitioners Board shows that the number of complaints against LBPs is low but…
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