BCITO sets record
With demand for apprentices still on the rise, BCITO has achieved another construction industry first by signing up more than…
Home March 2015
Make more than a million
Want to add ‘multi’ before your million-dollar building business? It takes more than simply winning new contracts – you need…
Avoiding disputes
Q: Variations appear to be one of the main causes for disputes between builders and homeowners. How do you manage…
RMA reform to make housing more affordable
Building and Housing Minister Nick Smith has outlined ten major changes the Government plans to include in its second round…
PlaceMakers Hawke’s Bay new look
PlaceMakers’ trade customers in Hawke’s Bay can look forward to even better service in the New Year The new store…
Summer safety – seasonal hazards
Summer doesn’t just run from December to February, it often starts in February and can end after April! This year…
BBFNZ encourages better bricklaying
Is your brickwork up to scratch? Following a number of failed brick inspection reports, the Brick and Blocklayers Federation (BBFNZ)…
Supporting staff and customers alike
PlaceMakers Evans Bay shows support for local mountain bikers For PlaceMakers Evans Bay key account manager Tony Karamanolis, giving back…
Protection measures now in force
MBIE’s consumer protection guidance for builders details new regulations New consumer protection measures, included in the Building Amendment Act 2013,…
Managing business risk – Liability
Last month, we provided a simple framework to help you manage property risks in your business. In our second article…
Skills maintenance review complete
Changes to skills maintenance requirements for Licensed Building Practitioners include compulsory activities At the end of January, the Ministry of…
Year’s end, not end of world!
The end of the financial year can be a stressful time for business owners everywhere, but by following this simple…
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