Liability – what’s the best solution for our sector?
This has resulted in some parties paying for more than they are actually legally liable for, or being found liable for amounts that they...
Lessons from the past, strategies for the present
RMBA chief executive David Kelly says Constructive 2022 showed the sector retains a strong resilience to the current issues it faces, and a renewed...
Plenty to be getting on with . . .
The Board has started that search, and in the meantime I’ll do the best I can to keep things progressing, and keep everyone updated...
Protecting the home owner — How does the RMBF approach it?
They say that building a home is one of the most exciting yet stressful experiences for an individual, and is right up there with...
The demise of high-profile projects demands answers
The demise of certain large, high-profile construction projects was one of the talking points in the media in the second half of 2017.
Why did...
A year for advocacy
RMBA chief executive David Kelly provides an overview on a number of issues the RMBA is currently tackling — and the good progress being...
The 12 days of Christmas
(Sung to the 12 days of Christmas carol!)
“On the 12th day of Christmas, here’s what’s what in our industry:
Twelve HOY Award categories
Eleven...
RMBA ready to play part in taking industry forward
For the first time in New Zealand a couple of weeks ago, the construction industry held a conference where the whole of the industry...
Holding our own at the 2006 International Builders Show
As part of a study tour hosted by PlaceMakers, I attended the 2006 International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida, with Michael Fox, Brent Mettrick...
ITO review — theory does not equal practice in construction
As many of you may be aware the Government is undertaking a review of the Industry Training Organisation space.
It is looking to rationalise the...