February sets huge new annual record
The number of new homes consented in the year ended February 2022 increased 25% compared to the same period in…
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The art of making good decisions
Builders’ business coach Graeme Owen says making good decisions can be a difficult process that involves deliberation, sleep and some…
NZ researchers reveal exciting projects
University of Christchurch researchers have revealed two exciting projects that could have real-world implications for sustainability in construction A team…
LBP submissions Part 1: Supervision
Feedback from LBPs strongly suggests the LBP scheme could be improved, especially around the issue of supervision. In this article,…
Identify insurance gaps
If you’ve ordered materials before a job starts, you may not be covered by your contract works insurance, because cover…
Contractor or employee?
The use of independent contractors is widespread across the construction industry and the line between employees and contractors can be…
Remove brick gable end vulnerabilities
Brick gable-ended roofs are vulnerable to earthquake damage. This is how builders can reinforce it to help increase the strength…
LBP scheme submissions ask for changes
In April 2021 MBIE sought feedback from Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) and those who engage with them on potential issues…
Navigating skills maintenance
Following on from the History of LBP series, this article looks into what continued professional development (CPD) looks like. In…
LBP incompetence exposed
A Canterbury LBP was stripped of his licence after it was found that he carried out building work in a…
March Apprentice of the Month
Dunedin apprentice Morgane Torr has been crowned the March Apprentice of the Month for her can-do attitude towards being a…
Scholarship boost for designers
Even though they’re separated by the Cook Straight, a passion for design unites two PlaceMakers Apprentice Crew Branching Out Scholarship…
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