Construction Pipeline Report 2016
$200 billion worth of building activity forecast nationally over the next six years BRANZ and Pacifecon – a construction industry…
Home Issue 56 – September 2016
Join the health and safety club!
Since the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 came into effect, many builders have expressed frustration at how much…
Face your fear
If you’ve recently been busy focusing on health and safety within your business – and who hasn’t? – this is…
Wellington’s Lion tamers
The Hurricanes blew away the Lions in a roaring defensive display to claim their first Super Rugby title – and…
Fasten your deck!
There are a number of important points to consider when building a deck, not the least of which is what…
Managing timber moisture
Bringing wood’s moisture content into a workable range is key to preventing issues – Carter Holt Harvey offers tips on…
How to avoid costly disputes
This month we look at some of the common causes of disputes within the construction industry, how to avoid them,…
Stopping the workplace bully
Bullying or intimidating behaviour on a worksite may stem from poor planning, and can lead to workers taking unnecessary risks …
Face your fear this Blue September!
The human body is pretty incredible and capable of performing some amazing feats – and, like any tool or piece…
Construction boom set to continue
The 2016 National Construction Pipeline report forecasts the current construction boom will last for another five years, with Auckland the…
Loopy rules straightened out
The government is addressing construction-related issues raised by the ‘Loopy Rules Report’ The Rules Reduction Taskforce was established in 2014…
New dwelling consents hit 12-year high
June spike reaches highest point in a decade Statistics New Zealand’s latest data shows that more than 29,000 new dwellings…
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