Building control documents explained
The building control system has many documents, so it can be hard to know where to find information. This new…
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Don’t let the boom become bust!
It’s a boom time for builders right now, but there are still some companies going bust. Ensure you’re not one…
Make the most of your apprentices
How do you run a business and train an apprentice without reducing your output or compromising your profitability? Think back…
Consumer protection measures in force
MBIE’s new consumer protection guidance for builders details and explains the new regulations New consumer protection measures, included in the…
Disclosure statements
Have you developed a process for providing a disclosure statement and what has been the reaction from your customers? Firm:…
BCITO launches provocative promotion
With NZ’s construction boom now hitting $100 billion1, the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has gone all out…
HomeStart Grants incentivise new builds
One of a number of measures to address New Zealand’s housing supply issue, the Government’s new KiwiSaver HomeStart scheme has…
Paddon excels on home soil
Hayden Paddon and co-driver John Kennard rediscovered their form at the Otago International Classic Rally, taking an historic come-from-behind victory…
Welding safety tips
Eyes and hands are generally the first body parts protected when preparing to weld, but there are some other precautions…
Protect your concrete from a winter cold
This article, the first in a two-part series, looks at how to overcome some of the challenges cold weather presents…
Tolerances guidance published
The Guide to tolerances, materials and workmanship in new residential construction is now available for download from www.building.govt.nz/guide-to-tolerances. The guidance…
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