Celebrating our successes!
Sometimes we get caught up in day-to-day business and don’t take time to reflect on the successes we have — either the business achievements,...
KiwiBuild — an ambitious and positive move
By RMBA chief executive David Kelly
The incoming Government has put housing and construction at the top of its priorities with the new $2 billion...
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 risks of vocational education reform. Can we get it right?
By RMBA CEO David Kelly
MBIE forecasts show sustained construction sector growth for the next six years, with between $35 billion to $40 billion dollars...
Constructive policies essential
As I write this column, caretaker Prime Minister Helen Clark is negotiating the terms of her third Labour-led Government with a number of the...
Dispelling the myths of advocacy
Many of you will be aware (particularly those of you who read their profiles in Building Today last month) that I have recently welcomed...
Building company collapse a blight on our industry
Builders generally work hard to build the best possible houses and buildings they can. And members of Registered Master Builders are renowned for doing...
Moving forward with an eye on the past
The Registered Master Builders Federation is now the Registered Master Builders Association of New Zealand Inc.
This means we are flat out getting our house...
Constructive Forum timing couldn’t have been more opportune
By RMBA chief executive David Kelly
The timing of this year’s Constructive Forum couldn’t have been more opportune.
Construction is firmly at the top of the...
RMBA CEO: Biggest concerns are cashflow and weathertightness
Registered Master Builders Association residential members say their two biggest issues are cashflow and weathertightness of sites, while commercial members are concerned about the...