Building safety into the process
Auckland Frame & Truss creates innovative and effective method for reducing dust exposure. Keen to ensure its Frame & Truss…
Home February 2014
Important building act update
The Building Amendment Act 2013 expands the range of work not requiring a building consent, imposes higher penalties for work…
Industry members unite for worthy cause
Charity Build raises almost $130,000 for the Child Cancer Foundation. PlaceMakers Hutt City joined forces with the Certified Builders Association…
Promising pipeline of work
New report predicts construction workload based on known construction intentions and forecasts. New Zealand is on the brink of the…
Caution with concrete (Part 3)
Pumping concrete is often required in residential builds and, while builders don’t usually carry out the work themselves, ensuring the…
The Mainzeal collapse
One year on – what’s changed for sub-contractors and how can they protect themselves? On 6 February 2013, Mainzeal Property…
Four successful builders’ habits
Good habits can lead to success, whatever the size and location of your building company. Ditch the ways that aren’t…
BCITO merges with JITO and DecorateNZ/FloorNZ
Merger will bring ‘positive change’, says chief executive Ruma Karaitiana. After discussions with a number of potential merger partners over…
Worksite safety is good for business
Safety is something that can easily slip off the radar – especially after an extended Christmas break – so start…
Give me strength!… and cover, and quality
Not all concrete is the same. By considering four key factors, you can specify and create quality reinforced concrete that…
Hiring an apprentice – why or why not?
Q: Taking on an apprentice can be a great way to train new staff from the get-go and ensure New…
First LBP licence cancellation
The Building Practitioner’s Board cancels LBP’s licence for ‘carrying out building work in an incompetent manner’. Nearly six years after…
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