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...
2022 — bring it on
RMBA president Kerry Archer says it’s going to be tough going for the building industry this year. He asks if you’re going to be...
Industry figures show positive signs
“Employers who are upskilling staff and hiring apprentices want to make sure their employees have all the fundamentals in place before things start to...
Earthquake reconstruction to revitalise sector
The New Zealand building sector will rebound from its lowest level in 10 years as the country continues to fight back from devastating earthquakes...
New online tool to help owners of leaky homes
A recently launched online tool can help owners of leaky homes create an action plan to improve and re-build homes. The Home Assessment...
ArchiPro to host new event for the commercial design and build sector
The ArchiPro Commercial Expo, New Zealand's premier commercially-focused event, is bringing together the best of commercial design and build for two days of education,...
Weathertight remediation: A quick introduction for builders
This article will be looking at some of the considerations when tendering for a re-cladding project. I will be sharing some of the expensive...
Southern builder joins growing ranks of female tradies
Dress shoes are being swapped for work boots as more women take up growing opportunities to become tradies. South Island builder Becky Stenson recently...
Nathan makes history at Apprentice of the Year
Construction manager at Mackersey Construction Mark Adams could not have been happier when one of his apprentices, Nathan Biggs, made history at the 2009...