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Home Issue 51 – April 2016
Consents slow off the mark
January maintained its reputation for being a slow month for new dwelling consents, with numbers hitting a two-year low on…
Recent cases highlight importance of consents
Recent reports in the media have highlighted the importance of ensuring that the proper consents are in place before building…
Value of building work hits record highs
The value of building work hit a record high in the December quarter, but there are signs activity in Christchurch…
Upskilling the industry
Q: How can the industry help increase the number of skilled builders in New Zealand? Firm: O’Leary Homes Principal: Greg…
Backing the Blues
More than 1,500 Blues fans turned up for the rugby club’s local Open Day in February, held at its new…
Tricks of the trade see you right
Kiwis love a bit of DIY, but applying the Number 8 Wire mentality in your approach to business doesn’t cut it…
How to find skilled staff
The demand for housing is growing, and not just in Auckland. However, growth presents a challenge when it comes to…
Is cash in hand worth it?
The Inland Revenue has begun a campaign targeting cash jobs (‘cashies’) in the trades – it pays to know where…
Take the lead on health and safety
The new Health and Safety at Work Act comes into force on 4 April and it’s important to make sure…
Training pays off
BCITO research shows that training apprentices generates profit BCITO research shows that for every $1.00 spent on training a carpenter,…
Minister calls for balcony inquiry
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is investigating the balcony collapse in Dunedin on 4 March that injured…
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