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Building System Legislative Reform – have your say!
MBIE is proposing major changes to New Zealand’s building laws to improve the quality of building work – these are…
Negligent work proves costly
The Board continues to stay busy as complaints come through regarding LBPs carrying out work to an unsatisfactory standard Two…
Working with organic solvents
Recent fatalities surrounding the use of organic solvents prompted WorkSafe to release a safety alert highlighting the serious health and…
Consents see third consecutive monthly increase
A total of 3,098 new dwellings were consented in February, representing a seasonally adjusted 1.9% increase, on top of a…
Spotlight on mental health
A recent study conducted by BRANZ has shed light on mental health issues within the construction industry, offering some important…
Veranda rafter fixings: getting it right
While NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings provides the know-how for most fixing jobs, there are some gaps when it comes to…