Blues put their ‘backs’ into community effort
The Blues have taken time out of their hectic training schedule to roll up their sleeves and spread some cheer…
Home May 2013
Subbie survival – if the big boys go bust
The recent collapse of Mainzeal Property & Construction Limited – currently in receivership and liquidation – has again highlighted various…
Where would your business be without you?
The New Zealand building sector has a uniquely large number of small to medium-sized firms, with only a relatively small…
Paving the way – Design (Part 2)
The basic function of residential pavements such as driveways, paths and patios is to provide safe, easy access onto or…
Preventing electrical injuries
The basic rule when it comes to preventing electrical injuries is simple – consider all electrical wires and equipment live…
What PLI doesn’t cover (part 3)
Like any insurance policy, exclusions make clear the things not covered. This month, we look at exclusions for liability you’ve…
10,000 ‘Re-Boot’ grants up for grabs
The first 10,000 new apprentices who sign up for training as of 6 March are eligible for a government grant…
Auckland leads February lift
Growth in the numbers of new houses continued in February 2013. The Auckland region showed the largest increase (up 51%)…
Have your say on the new acceptable solution
The new acceptable solution, E2/AS3 for the weathertightness of concrete and concrete masonry buildings, was introduced on 1 August 2011…
Safer scaffolding – wrap it up!
Where work is carried out close to pedestrian or vehicle access, it’s a good idea to use scaffolds that are…
Rebuilding and rethinking
Proving that home performance improvements can and should be done alongside earthquake repairs is the motivation behind a project called…
Determinations decide the outcome
Has the Building Consent Authority (BCA) refused to grant a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC) for a job you’ve completed and…