Multi-unit homes buck downward trend
While consents for new homes saw a decrease for the year ended March 2023, the trend in multi-unit home consents…
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Don’t be a possum
When times are tough and you’re staring down the barrel, Graeme Owen from The Successful Builder says the worst thing…
Painting pre-primed weatherboards
Are you installing new pre-primed timber weatherboards at a client’s house? Make sure to read this handy guide, prepared by…
Asbestos flooring danger
WorkSafe is reminding businesses and their customers of the very real risks that can exist when refurbishing, following a case…
AEWV – what you need to know
The opening of New Zealand’s international border in July 2022 ushered in a new immigration pathway for skilled migrants called…
Building levy fees could drop
Consultation has now closed for three proposed changes to the building levy that could reduce fees for builders. Interested parties…
Hands on for H1
With decades of research into thermal insulation, structural strength, internal moisture and related topics, BRANZ is well placed to give…
Navigating premium increases
Weather events, inflation and supply constraints (among others) have increased the cost of reinsurance across New Zealand. If your premiums…
CCA changes – what’s new?
Parliament has just passed legislation amending the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA) – which applies to commercial construction contracts –…
The site licence class
There is still some confusion around the Site licence, and what the Site licence holder’s responsibilities are onsite The Site…
The owner-builder exemption
When Restricted Building Work (RBW) became law in 2012 measures were put in place to enable homeowners to build or…
Apprenticeship funding explained
While The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) ended on 31 December 2022, learners and employers can still access several…