The importance of quality assurance
Quality Assurance (QA) is based on the principles of getting things right first time. This is also the key objective of the changes...
Cover pricing, its possible consequences and penalties
The Commerce Commission recently conducted a small number of qualitative interviews with commercial building contractors. It was interested in finding out if any...
Time to get licensed
It has now been six months since the Government introduced a more streamlined approach to getting licensed if you already have one of the...
The Building Act review: What we think
The Government’s announcement of its decisions arising from the review of the Building Act 2004 were made in mid-August and, for those of you...
Sector council mooted for Health and Safety
Health and Safety (H&S) in the construction sector is an area that is important to all builders, but it is one that is all...
Why would you not want to be an RMB?
When I am presenting to a group I am often asked what the benefits are of being a Registered Master Builder. Now I have...
RMBF to lead the way with solutions for leakies
I know that the Government’s recent announcement on a funding package to support the resolution of this country’s leaky homes nightmare won’t please everyone....
Hawkes Bay turns it on at conference
Well the Registered Master Builders Federation conference is over for another year and what a resounding success it was. I would personally like...
The customer service advantage
The housing market is very tight at present, activity is low (but improving), competition for work is high, margins are squeezed and customers are...
Significant regulatory changes announced
There have been some significant announcements in recent weeks on the regulatory front that I wish to keep you all informed about. Last...