How to avoid concrete cracking
With spring upon us, and summer around the corner, we are entering the high-risk period for early-age concrete cracking –…
Home Issue 46 – October 2015
Use it or lose it
Eye injuries are common among those working in construction – they can cost a lot both in terms of lost…
Employees vs contractors
With the discussion about cost savings in residential building gaining momentum, there is pressure on builders to deliver even better…
Six ways to save your clients money
With the discussion about cost savings in residential building gaining momentum, there is pressure on builders to deliver even better…
Auckland needs 7,700 more construction workers
A Westpac report predicts that 7,700 new construction workers are needed in Auckland to meet the city’s growing housing needs…
Construction industry performing well
Statistics New Zealand’s Annual Enterprise Survey (AES) for the 2014 financial year shows construction firms doing well In 2014, operating…
New dwelling consents hit ten-year high
Auckland accounted for 40% of new dwelling consents issued in July New dwelling consents in July totaled 2,824, up from…
Freestanding decks
In some situations, a freestanding deck or platform may be a simpler solution than an attached deck. Although the design…
New guide to help identify defects
MBIE’s latest guidance aims to resolve common areas of dispute between contractors and homeowners The Guide to tolerances, materials and…
Work safe with Worksafe updates and more
PlaceMakers ninth round of skills maintenance seminars helps builders stay across the industry’s ongoing changes With the Health and Safety…
Waiheke inspires community initiative
Community collaboration encourages Te Huruhi kids to take on a new sporting challenge In a bid to get kids off…
PlaceMakers returns to South Auckland
Tradies welcome PlaceMakers back to South Auckland South Auckland PlaceMakers tradies are pleased to have their own trade-only shop back…
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