Focus should remain on membership services, advocacy
Johnny Calley says it’s an absolute privilege to be voted in as national president of the RMBA, an organisation he says has helped shape...
Swift, nationwide action needed on building consents issues
The Registered Master Builders Association calls for a more nationalised approach to consenting to address New Zealand’s construction challenges, including greater use of sanctions...
Unfortunate boom-bust cycle alive and kicking
Registered Master Builders Association president Johnny Calley says to build a more sustainable construction industry in New Zealand, policymakers and industry stakeholders must take...
RMBA working with Government to ensure a rapid recovery
Registered Master Builders Association president Johnny Calley says the recovery and rebuild from the recent extreme weather events will require a co-ordinated nationwide approach...
Construction sector reaches critical point
A majority of builders believe the economy will deteriorate further over the next 12 months, with some order books already in critical diminishment as the...
Innovative dual hotel Voco-HIE reigns supreme at NZCPA
Two-in-one Auckland CBD hotel development Voco-HIE has been awarded the Supreme Award at the 2023 New Zealand Commercial Project Awards (NZCPA).
Voco-HIE (Holiday Inn Express)...
Lessons from Constructive 2023
Registered Master Builders Association chief executive David Kelly summarises the debate during, and response from, this year's Constructive Forum held in Auckland.
It was...
Much work to be done with politicians to achieve lofty RMBA election manifesto aims
RMBA president Johnny Calley was heartened to hear some of the policies outlined by the politicians who attended the recent RMBA-led 2023 Constructive Forum....
RMBA and Builders Academy announce joint venture
Registered Master Builders New Zealand and Builders Academy New Zealand (Builders Academy) have announce a newly-formed joint venture aimed at lifting the quality and...