Much work to be done with politicians to achieve lofty RMBA election manifesto aims
RMBA president Johnny Calley was heartened to hear some of the policies outlined by the politicians who attended the recent RMBA-led 2023 Constructive Forum....
Can a notice to fix be served on non-compliant works carried out by a...
Tim Bates and Fiona Dobroshi of Auckland legal firm TM Bates & Co look at the case of Waikato Regional Council v The District...
An end to free quotes
Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — says it’s time to know your worth, and to do away with the traditional practice of free...
Changes coming to NZ’s most widely-used major works contract
For more than a decade, NZS 3910:2013 has been the go-to form of contract for major construction projects in New Zealand. In 2021, Standards...
Blurry lines — matching boundaries and behaviour
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen presents some key workplace behavioural issues that are worth checking to ensure your team stays on track and remains...
Construction sector reaches critical point
A majority of builders believe the economy will deteriorate further over the next 12 months, with some order books already in critical diminishment as the...
Master Build Guarantee and Constructive — supporting members in the current environment
RMBA chief executive David Kelly reminds members that a range of online services is available to support them and their clients during a time...
The case of a relocation company’s liability in respect of a defective home
Tim Bates and Fiona Dobroshi of Auckland legal firm TM Bates & Co assess the High Court decision in Stott v Uplifting Homes Ltd,...
Marketing lessons from Mr Spock
Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — explains the Vulcan Mind Meld trick that Star Trek’s Mr Spock used to employ to “get to...
Help, my phone’s not ringing!
Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — outlines a few options to keep that phone ringing with job leads to help you through the...