Community Crusade
Crusaders commitment to their fans extends beyond the field. The Crusaders know all about what it takes to reap the…
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Paddon’s WRC factory ride a Kiwi first
NZ rally champion has made history by signing with Hyundai Motorsport for seven-round WRC programme. PlaceMakers is proud to be…
Attracting ‘perfect’ clients
Four strategies to help you successfully market your business to customers you really want to work with. While the forecast…
Penetrating suspended slabs (part 2)
Penetrations are often required through suspended concrete floor slabs – though not without careful planning! While the concrete ground floor…
Securing onsite safety
Make sure you’re aware of your health and safety responsibilities as a ‘principal’. The Health and Safety Act 1992 requires…
Driveway decisions
Customers not so keen on concrete or bitumen? JakMat’s system provides an alternative ground stabiliser for driveways, paths and tracks.…
LBP, RBW and RoW – what are you liable for?
Ever been asked to sign off work you haven’t supervised? If you’re unsure of the quality, you should think twice…
Building code updates
MBIE cites updated references to Standards in Acceptable solutions and Varification Methods. In February, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and…
Online videos aim to clarify rebuild processes
To support the Canterbury rebuild, MBIE has created and released visual step-by-step guides to packing a pile, lifting a wall…
New dwelling trend continues to rise
The trend for the number of new dwellings consented continues to rise and is at its highest level since 2007,…
Dealing with asbestos
Asbestos can be a serious health hazard – are you prepared to deal with it in a safe manner? As…
Tangible targets for productivity
The Building and Construction Productivity Partnership project targets ‘time wasting’ in residential construction. Ever wondered where all that time went?…
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