Conference 2011 done — 2012 heads to Tauranga
We believe that this decision raised the profile of both events. Our conference was well attended, with many new faces, and we received similarly...
Changing mindsets, saving lives
Mike Fox’s Opinion editorial in Building Today September warmed up and chewed over the New Zealand Initiative’s critical report of WorkSafe NZ’s working at...
Rapport — the glue for your team
TradieHR director Leigh Olsen says the key to creating a connection in the workplace is through building rapport. Here she offers some top tips...
Learning to say no
Did you survive the soap opera-style cliffhanger we left you with last month? Build you up to a level of pure excitement and hope,...
Housing affordability — why it’s important to New Zealand
Registered Master Builders recently released a report to identify the cost of regulation on housing affordability. The report was prepared by BRANZ on our...
47-time winner still can’t eat!
D J Hewitt Builders Ltd was named national winner of the Nulook Builder’s Own Home Award and Mico Bathrooms Award for a...
Project manager plays Russian roulette with council and wins
Leaky building claims often head down a well trodden track. Proceedings are issued in the courts or the Tribunal, interlocutory steps are disposed of,...
Authentic French living features in award-winning house
A beautifully fi nished Tauranga home saw Adobe Enterprise Ltd named national winner of the GIB Living Solutions Award at the Registered...
How often do you hear: ‘It’s hard to find good staff?’
We are not as good as we could be at retaining and managing our human resources, and we fall behind in promoting talent well...
House of the Year 2011 — the bar raised yet again!
I have been involved in RMBF House of the Year competitions since 1994. During that time, my own company has won numerous awards, many...