Paddon packs punch in Finland
On the back of two dominant wins in the New Zealand Rally Championship, Hayden Paddon has burst back on to…
Home September 2013
Health and safety starts at the top
The Pike River Mine tragedy, in which 29 men lost their lives, was one of New Zealand’s worst workplace accidents.…
Answering your H&S questions
The Preventing Falls from Height project is not just about taking enforcement action against unsafe work practices; health and safety…
Paving the way – Construction (Part 4)
The basic function of residential pavements, such as driveways, paths and patios, is to provide safe and easy access onto…
Working in confined spaces
Before doing any work in a confined space, refer to AS/NZS 2865 Confined Spaces. This standard – and the Ministry…
Builder beware! Home insurance changes could put you at risk of liability
As a result of the Canterbury earthquakes, insurance companies across the board are changing the way they insure homes. “For…
Building consent documents decoded
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) recently released new guidance on the use of Certificates of Work, Producer…
These boots were made for… falling?
In a bid to warn Kiwis of winter dangers, ACC recently released information about a surprising ACC claim culprit –…
New dwelling trend still on the up
Consent volumes and values for new homes continue to trend upward. The monthly trend for all new home consents has…
Changes in the works – have your say!
In its bid to help create a more efficient and productive building industry, MBIE is planning to incorporate 31 Standards…
Building sector celebrates Orders of Merit
Graham Coe, the man who offered Auckland homeowners the first Master Build Guarantee, has been made an Officer of the…
Coast guard your seaside build
Several documents classify the risk of corrosion for metal building components, based on exposure to wind-driven sea spray: NZS 3604:2011…