Building drier, healthier homes
Good ventilation is key to ensuring the home you build for your clients is one they can be happy and…
Home October 2013
Paddon on the podium again
Kiwi finishes third in WRC2 and eighth overall in Germany. Hayden Paddon and John Kennard have taken back-to-back podium places…
DeWalt’s got it nailed
New 18V cordless, brushless DeWalt XR framing nailer exclusive to PlaceMakers. DeWalt says its new 18V brushless, cordless framing nailer…
Raising the roof
When installing roof trusses, sufficient fall protection will help ensure the job’s done with minimum risk. When planning roof truss…
Paving the way – Construction (Part 5)
Driveways, paths and patios are among the key finishing touches that complete a home. This fifth article in CCANZ’s series…
Accident investigation
Investigating accidents, minor incidents and near misses is important in understanding the cause and looking at how it can be…
New Building Practitioners Board members
LBP regulatory body continues to evolve. The Building Practitioners Board, which approves rules relating to Licensed Building Practitioners, has had…
CCA change for subbies?
Bond proposal to protect incomes of those further down the chain. In light of the Mainzeal collapse, Graham Burke, president…
Warnings over Chch rebuild
Delayed peak in activity causing discomfort for some construction companies. Construction companies waiting for the Christchurch rebuild to get fully…
New house trend slowing down
Consents at five-year high but easing. Despite an upward trend for new houses over the past two years, the rate…
Get on deck with code compliance
Where it’s possible to fall 1m or more from a deck, the building code requires a barrier that’s able to…
Weathertightness risk assessment
MBIE Building & Housing’s guide to using the risk matrix, when assessing weathertightness design, has been updated to reflect some…
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