Challenges ahead says Canadian energy efficiency expert
Canada 20 years ahead of New Zealand in terms of building energy efficient homes
New Zealand homes need improved levels of insulation and...
Significance of industry cannot be overstated
RMBA president Simon Barber welcomed delegates to the second Constructive Forum with a thought-provoking speech that addressed a number of issues facing the sector.
It...
The great New Zealand infrastructure and fees scam
Before embarking on a building project, the average Kiwi has little to no idea about just how much the cost of council-imposed infrastructure, council...
19/12/2008 – New guidance to help with building consent amendments
A Building Amendment Bill was introduced into Parliament earlier this year as one of the initiatives to help streamline the building consenting and approval...
Make this year your most profitable year yet!
By adopting the following simple but smart ways to work more efficiently, reduce waste and make better returns without increasing your prices, this year...
A cunning political stunt?
In August of 2015 a very telling report titled The Rules Reduction Taskforce Report was delivered to the Minister of Local Government.
It received much...
Review of apartment sound transmission requirements could have big impact on building costs
Clause G6 of the New Zealand Building Code deals with the requirements for limiting sound transmission between apartments intended for permanent living.
It was first...
Building boom — a bonanza or potential graveyard for builders?
It is often naively said that builders make a fortune in the boom times. If that’s the case, why is it that so many...
New Zealand’s land supply and affordability crisis. Where to from here?
One of the resounding common themes at September’s Constructive NZ construction forum in Christchurch was the shortage of land.
Nearly every participant I spoke to...
The Falling from Heights campaign — justifying the costs
Following the publication of my article in Building Today September 2015 titled The Real Cost of the Falling From Heights Campaign, I sent copies...