Cashflow — the lifeblood of the construction industry
Although the Tribunal can be a very cheap dispute resolution mechanism, one of the disadvantages can be that it is not bound by the...
Here is what new employer accreditation looks like . . .
Immigration NZ (INZ) launched its new employer accreditation on May 23, which now means no employer can employ anyone from overseas unless they are...
Cover pricing, its possible consequences and penalties
The Commerce Commission recently conducted a small number of qualitative interviews with commercial building contractors. It was interested in finding out if any...
Increase the compliments, decrease the put downs
TradieHR director Leigh Olsen says negative comments — however they’re delivered — can have a major impact on the ability of employees to achieve...
Construction Contracts Amendment Act 2015
I wish to summarise changes brought about to the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (“the Act”) by the operation of the Construction Contracts Amendment Act...
Celebrating our successes!
Sometimes we get caught up in day-to-day business and don’t take time to reflect on the successes we have — either the business achievements,...
Material quality
During a recent visit to Sydney I watched a report on television about substandard imported building materials — specifically concerning the safety of electrical...
AOY — A training opportunity
The Apprentice of the Year, in association with Carters, is more than simply a competition, as it also provides the opportunity for a unique...
Myth or reality — is fixed price the more economic method of contracting?
As a solicitor specialising in construction law, clients often ask me what form of contract they ought to enter into with builders. The...
Change is good!
I said I would write about ways to generate funds during your retirement, but with your assumed permission I am going to leave that...