WRC opportunity knocks
Hayden Paddon’s super-fast times deliver WRC drive. The blistering pace set by Hayden Paddon and John Kennard in the WRC2…
Home November 2013
Caution with concrete
Pumping concrete is often required in residential builds and, while builders don’t usually carry out the work themselves, ensuring the…
Sum insured, some risk
What’s your liability if you estimate the rebuild value of a house for insurance purposes? Using your knowledge as a…
Are you prepared for an emergency?
For the safety of everyone on site, ensure you have procedures in place for any emergency that could occur –…
More than a handshake
Do you have a written construction contract? While it’s not yet mandatory, it’s a great way to avoid disputes by…
Government moves to protect migrant workers
UNEMIG says the biggest barrier to migrant workers exposing abuse still not addressed. Reports of alleged migrant exploitation in Christchurch…
New home trend flattening
After two years of growth, the trend for new home consents is levelling. In August 2013, there were 1,760 new…
New BRANZ CEO appointed
BRANZ welcomes Chelydra Percy as its new chief executive officer. New Zealand’s leading provider of research, testing, information and educational…
Industry collaboration enters next phase
Strategy for the building and construction industry outlines key challenges and research required to meet them. After more than a…
Getting on with building consents
New housing law promises to deliver tens of thousands of new homes. The Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill,…
Working with timber weatherboards
Timber weatherboards have an excellent performance history. By using a good product and following basic handling, installation and finishing procedures,…
Weathertight basics – ‘the 4 Ds’
By applying the correct procedures at the time of construction, builders can minimise the threat of decay within a building’s…
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