Roof junction detail
Getting flashings right between a tight area such as the main gable of a building and the ridge of a…
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Skills maintenance support continues
In an industry that’s committed to building ever more safe, healthy and durable buildings, it’s inevitable that the techniques, products…
PlaceMakers takes Crusaders to school!
PlaceMakers Punt for Prizes competition delivers exciting visit for kids in Christchurch The kids at St Joseph’s School in Christchurch…
Unpacking building-related statistics
This article looks at the relationship between two key building-related releases from Stats NZ – which are regularly published in…
PAC members go behind the plasterboard
GIB factory visit offers apprentices opportunity to find out more about a product they use PAC members Joshua Rhodes, John…
PAC’s first ‘Apprentice of the Month’!
PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew recognises members for their ongoing efforts and learnings on the job Christchurch-based PAC member Michael McEntee was…
The times they are a changin’…
Do you look at shifts in your market, innovations in the building industry and developments in the wider economy, and…
Migrant workers key to construction industry
It’s no surprise that the current building boom has exacerbated the labour shortage, with demand for builders, trades workers and…
Interview with an inspector (Part I)
Building inspections are an essential part of the building process, so Under Construction spoke to Auckland Council inspections manager Jeff Fahrensohn…
Protecting your business
Statutory liability insurance is designed to protect businesses from accidental breaches of the law and can provide cover to builders…
Don’t fall short on working at heights
Site Safe separates fact from fiction by looking at some commonly asked questions regarding working at heights We are often…
Keep waterways waste free
As promised, Under Construction will be including all compulsory Codewords articles to help LBPs earn their required points and stay…
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