DIYers — what the Minister said . . .
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove gave the opening address for the 2007 Registered Master Builders Conference in New Plymouth last month. He...
Weakening the foundations of licensing
The key policy theme running through this issue of Building Today is the recent announcement by Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove at our...
Appeal to the High Court of adjudicator’s determination in the WHRS — Contributory Negligence
The recent case of Hartley & Hartley v Balemi and Others concerned one of the first appeals from an adjudicator’s determination in the WHRS....
That awesome wall of China
The Great Wall of China is the world’s longest man-made structure. It runs for over 6350km more or less along the border between northern...
Dicks v Hobson Swan Construction & Others
No doubt most readers are now aware of the decision of Dicks and its implications for the Waitakere City Council. It has received plenty...
That Old Brickyard
It is the largest single sporting facility in the world. It is the second oldest surviving automobile racing track in the world. It is...
Conference tidbits . . .
House for Karen — Conference Charity Auction
This year’s conference is supporting The Karen Cornelia Trust that was established with the vision of...
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...
Humble bach undergoes award-winning transformation
Ian McCully Builders Ltd’s renovation of a humble bach in Nelson was the winning entry in the PlaceMakers Renovation under $250,000 category in the...
Excellent project management ensures success of hospital refurbishment
Mainzeal Property and Construction Ltd’s refurbishment and extension of Kenepuru Hospital was the well-deserving winner of the QBE Insurance Health Project category in the...