Full speed ahead!
Hayden Paddon plans to take it to the next level in 2014. With PlaceMakers backing him for a fourth consecutive…
Home March 2014
Lock out moisture misfortune
Bathroom steam and moisture can damage the lining and framing of walls and ceilings and, if the problem isn’t fixed,…
Is your paperwork in order?
For builders who own businesses or are sole traders, the day doesn’t end when you down tools – there’s plenty…
Penetrating suspended slabs (part 1)
Penetrations are often required through suspended concrete floors – though not without careful planning! While the concrete ground floor slab…
How to attract and retain better staff
Finding it hard recruiting good workers? Follow these tips to build a team you can trust! Economists say construction is…
Don’t go quiet about noise hazards!
Harmful noise exposure is a significant hazard that can cause hearing impairments such as ‘Industrial Deafness’ or ‘Trauma Induced Hearing…
What’s in your contract?
In our article of November last year, we flagged the proposed changes to the Building Act 2004, one of which…
Control joints in plaster claddings
Avoid random cracking that can compromise weather tightness by ensuring movement control joints are properly located. External plastered and textured…
Building Amendment Act (continued)
In addition to expanding the range of low-risk work not requiring a building consent, Building Amendment Act 2013 gives MBIE…
Discounted tools for daredevil tracks
PlaceMakers Evans Bay shows support for local mountain bikers. For PlaceMakers Evans Bay key account manager Tony Karamanolis, there are…
Paperwork pressure – how do you handle it?
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Industry changes in a nutshell (or a seminar)
When you’re busy at work and home, it can be hard to stay on top of industry changes, reviews, consultations…
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