Industry experiencing four commonplace ‘growing pain’ issues
Feedback from RMBA president Kerry Archer’s recent nationwide travels suggests that there are four common issues facing the industry at present — councils and...
When does a housing crisis become a housing emergency? It’s here!
Building Today columnist and EasyBuild director Mike Fox says the Government’s introduction of a tax package under the guise of a housing policy will,...
Middle managers — keeping the engine running smoothly
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen explains how to support key middle managers and get them working at their best.
Recently I had a conversation with...
Leaky buildings, remediation contract cost escalation, and building defects
Timothy Bates and Bodene Robertson-Wright of Auckland law firm Tim Bates & Co consider how the Body Corporate of an apartment block manages to...
Seek alternatives to materials supply and income streams
Terry Sage of Trades Coaching New Zealand says supply chain problems should be prompting business owners to seek alternatives for materials supply and/or income...
A two-tier construction market — why isn’t New Zealand reaping the benefits?
EasyBuild director and Building Today columnist Mike Fox says the motor vehicle industry worked out that mass production and simplification was the way to...
Planning for growth in a weather-beaten world
Building Today columnist Ross Middleton says the Government wants houses, and lots of them — the irony being that the world is currently strangling...
Decisive and timely communication is key in settling disputes
Terry Sage of Trades Coaching New Zealand says sorting out disagreements quickly and decisively, whether involving yourself or a member of your staff, is...
Building company fails in reckless trading compensation bid
Timothy Bates and Bodene Robertson-Wright of Auckland law firm TM Bates & Co review a recent case regarding liability, construction contracts and possible reckless...
Time to implement strong HR processes instead of desperate corner cutting
Building Recruitment managing director Kevin Everett says although it’s easy to say, now is the time to stop the desperate corner cutting and to...