Raising the bar
You’ve got a fairly reasonable building business and a team of builders or carpenters working for you, but some of…
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Don’t slip up!
Each year, thousands of workers are hurt in accidents caused by slips, trips and falls. With wet, wintery weather never…
Live and let dry
The pressure is on these days to get houses finished as quickly as possible. There can be big problems, though,…
The benefits of insulation
Are your clients unsure what level of insulation they should invest in? Share the information below to help them make…
Buckle up!
WorkSafe New Zealand is preparing to tackle the construction industry’s biggest killer: vehicles Vehicles operating on construction sites – including…
Auckland apartments drive consent growth
Several large apartment projects in Auckland drove a 15% increase in the seasonally adjusted number of new dwelling consents A…
KiwiBuild officially under way
The Housing New Zealand-led McLennan Development project in the Auckland suburb of Papakura will be home to the first KiwiBuild…
Housing contract now free
Written contracts provide clarity about rights, obligations and expectations. Since 1 January 2015, it has been mandatory to have a…
Helpful timber-framing and foundation pointers
This article highlights two issues found in timber-framed building work that are common in complaints about LBPs to the Building…
Community spirit
From supporting school galas to sponsoring the annual Ironkidz triathlon, PlaceMakers Taupo branch operator Chris Bell has made investing in…
Apprentice of the month – March
While working on a new build, second-year Auckland apprentice Kane Nisbet illustrated good attention to detail when faced with the…
Fishing for kiwis
A group of 440 keen anglers braved two days of wet and wild weather to help raise more than $6,000…
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