Tough time? Your bbq can help!
During economic downturns, builders can find inspiration from all manner of places. Here, The Successful Builder coach Graeme Owen explains…
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Contractor liability and insurance
It’s common for building companies to engage labour-only contractors instead of taking on employees. This approach has many advantages, such…
Timber decks – problems and repairs
Exposed to the elements, aged timber decks frequently need repairs to stay looking good and remain safe to use. Regular…
Stay on top of regulation changes
With so many legislation changes in the building industry, it can be difficult to stay on top of what you…
Remote inspections not yet default practice
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has moved to reassure builders that onsite inspections currently remain standard practice…
Smoke alarm transition
The one-year transition period for the amended Acceptable Solutions C/AS1, C/AS2, F7/AS1 and Verification Method C/VM2 ends in November 2024.…
$70k of errors results in $5k fine for LBP
A Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP), who made $70,000 worth of errors, has been fined $5,000 for negligent and incompetent work.…
July 2024 consents up month-on-month
The month of July 2024 saw 3,352 new homes consented, an increase of 9.6% compared with the month of July…
Building consent exemptions
Under Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004, there are some building projects that don’t require building consent. It was…
Defining supervision in relation to LBPS
Undertaking supervision is an important role and it is important all LBPs consider the practical and legal implications of performing…
Limitation of liability upheld
A recent High Court decision has important implications for limitation of liability clauses, as law firm Duncan Cotterill explains Imagine…
A closer look at remote inspections
The Government has announced there will be a public consultation in the coming months on a range of options to…
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