LVR — more than just a risk to banks
The Reserve Bank’s Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) policy came into force on October 1. You will recall this is where no more than...
H & S — the height of consistency required
Last month I mentioned there were two urgent things that needed addressing — one being the risk-based consenting regime and recognition of quality building...
Where’s the risk?
It’s time to do two things — two things that we have been saying now for some time that we cannot afford to dither...
Changes are a potential sea change
The Building Act Amendment No. 4 is part way through its second reading. It has been through the Select Committee and is back in...
H&S top of the agenda again
Health and Safety is top of the agenda for the Government at the moment, with the report of the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health...
Knowing your business — it’s more than just building
One of the fundamental issues facing the construction sector for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) is the lack of business knowledge.
While this is probably...
Vocational Pathways a clever way to get kids interested in construction
I recently attended a launch for Vocational Pathways, a joint initiative between the Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Industry Training Federation (ITF), and...
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...
Impact of impending insurance changes
Commissions of Enquiry are among a few of the changes we can expect.
However, one of the most significant changes will be introduced by insurance...
End of a tough year — what’s on the horizon?
Nearly all of you have probably had to cut costs, reduce staff numbers and fight for work. It can be hard releasing staff, particularly...