Who’s liable for apartment building deck repairs?
By Tim Bates
In this month’s article I’ll review the High Court decision of Body Corporate 199380 v A Cook & Others, which dealt with...
Great response to East Auckland meeting
The June meeting of the East Auckland branch of the Auckland Registered Master Builders Association held at the Pakuranga Rugby Club attracted a great...
The Bank, the CCC, and the Final Payment Blues
Members will be aware from their business dealings or personal experience, that it is common practice for a bank that is providing mortgage finance...
Where did that year go?
Here we are in December, so we can officially talk about Christmas now.
If you are thinking “he’s lost the plot — we’ve been talking...
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...
Last chance to join record Conference numbers
Record numbers of delegates will be attending the 2007 Registered Master Builders conference in New Plymouth later this month — and there’s still time...
Reflections in my final column
I personally felt I was ready to step up to the presidency around the mid-1980s but various circumstances prevented this happening. As the next...
Auckland’s big little new Eden
Eden Park has been a sports ground since 1900. It became home to Auckland Cricket in 1910 and to the Auckland Rugby Union in...
Important changes on the horizon
The article seems to have sparked interest from a number of other researchers and industry groups who are eager for factual information on what...
Late again — dealing with punctuality
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen notes that tardiness is on the increase in the workplace. Here she outlines some tips on how to deal...