Commercial building sector’s contribution recognised
New Zealand’s commercial building sector makes a signifi cant contribution to the country’s economy and was responsible for nearly a third ($3 billion) of...
Succession Planning — who’s going to take over when you’re not there?
One question I am commonly asked by our business owner members is “How do I form a succession plan for my business?”
This is a...
Recognising resignations . . .
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen has some helpful advice for business owners and managers in dealing with staff resignations in a professional and positive...
The Federation Board
The Federation Board comprises a diverse mixture of individuals representing the various members, experiences and viewpoints of the construction industry. All Board members...
Is petty rule enforcement driving builders from the industry?
Those that have been building for more than 20 years will remember an industry that was more co-operative, less aggressive, less regimented and certainly...
Why don’t politicians seem to understand the relevance and impact of our industry?
EasyBuild director and Building Today columnist Mike Fox wonders why, considering the construction industry’s significant contribution to New Zealand’s GDP, the industry continues to...
People make quality — Total Quality Management (TQM)
When management seeks productivity improvement, initial thoughts often turn to new technology, new designs, new tools or equipment.
However, managers often fail to...
Joint and several liability — Law Commission recommends minor changes as it affects the...
In this month’s article I wish to focus on a very recent Law Commission paper addressing whether there remains a need to alter the...
2008 House of the Year competition online entry open
Even though the national gala of the Registered Master Builders PlaceMakers 2007 House of the Year and RMB Commercial Project Awards was held only...
Hyperinflation, shortages, sending NZ building industry into potential meltdown
EasyBuild director Mike Fox says he’s heard anecdotes indicating that the number of product price increases builders are dealing with are up 156% on...