2010 looking better but still tough
Well, the year is almost over and it hasn’t been an easy one. Many of you will be looking forward to the Christmas break,...
My own building experience
Happy New Year to you all. I trust you each had a relaxing break after what was a very trying 2010, and that you...
Providing outstanding service all part of being an RMB
They say building a home is one of the three most stressful things to undertake. So what it means to be a Registered Master...
How to use market segmentation to your advantage
“You can have any colour as long as it’s black” — those were the famous words spoken by Henry Ford when he offered the...
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...
Big changes coming to New Zealand construction industry
The Government has made a number of announcements recently that have the potential to significantly change the landscape in the residential construction sector. ...
Supporting the sector in a challenging market
RMBA chief executive David Kelly outlines the timely content of next month’s Constructive 2022, and the answers it is hoped will address a number...
RMBF takes a position on licensing
With the Government announcing that builders will have to be a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) to undertake restricted building work in the residential sector...
Consents and H1 — navigating the bumpy road ahead
RMBA chief executive David Kelly, along with other industry groups, has asked for a year’s extension to the transition period for the H1 Building...
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...