Disputes Tribunal — more dollars at stake
On 1 August the limit on claims to the Disputes Tribunal doubled to $15,000 and, by agreement, to $20,000. However, the way claims...
Contracting with a Trust — things to note
I often get calls from members seeking clarification of how to deal with Trusts. Usually the calls are about who has to sign the...
Principal sponsor out to promote quality
PlaceMakers is New Zealand’s largest supplier of building materials and hardware supplies, and sole principal sponsor of the Registered Master Builders 2006 House of...
New appointments in Auckland
Michael Lieshout was recently elected to lead the Auckland Branch of the Registered Master Builders Association for the next two years.
Former president Kieran Mallon...
Be rewarded for entering on-line
Be in to win a $3000 prize pack if you enter online in the Registered Master Builders 2006 House of the Year and RMB...
Registered Master Builder takes on ‘once in a lifetime’ project
When Registered Master Builder Stephen Jory of Jory Builders in Dunedin attended a function at his daughter’s school back in late 2007, he didn’t...
Conference had it all!
One of the most important announcements in New Zealand construction history, a team of expert speakers imparting essential industry information, a fantastic location for...
Smart tender presentations
One of the themes for my presidency of the Registered Master Builders Federation concerns helping members with common problems. A good number of my...
Contemporary meets classic
A magnifi cent clifftop home in Ruby Bay, built by Nelson company Headstart Developments Ltd, won national awards for the Pink Batts...