National apprentice finalists announced
The country’s top carpentry apprentices have been announced at 10 regional awards ceremonies as part of the Registered Master Builders 2007 Apprentice of the...
Licensing concerns reiterated
The Registered Master Builders Federation has reiterated its concerns about key unresolved elements of the Government’s Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) scheme launched on November...
Volume builders congratulated
Hundreds of new home owners could be better off and do their bit for energy efficiency thanks to some of this country’s largest volume...
2008 RMBF Conference on the political horizon
As Registered Master Builders Federation president, it will be my great pleasure to preside over the RMBF’s 108th annual conference in Wellington at the...
RMBF shows some things can happen by committee
The Registered Master Builders Federation’s Commercial & Contracts Committee was formed well over 20 years ago and is made up of highly respected and...
Three national apprentice finalists announced
Three national finalists have been announced at regional awards ceremonies in the Registered Master Builders 2007 Apprentice of the Year, in association with Carters.
As...
Preliminary and General — and its cost
Preliminary and General. Do you know what this is? I have talked to many builders around the country over many years, who often say...
Good Lord bestowed rare honour
The Taranaki Registered Master Builders Association has recently bestowed a very rare life membership to Gary Lord of Lord Construction Ltd.
Only three life memberships...
Designing problems away
New Zealand's building legislation still causing confusion for many builders and TAs
Leaky buildings have been a major concern in the construction industry...
Top young apprentices compete for national title
Young carpentry apprentices all over the country are sharpening their tools and honing their skills as they prepare to contest the inaugural national title...