Minister says good air ventilation is just common sense
Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones says extractor fans are not compulsory, but it makes common sense to ensure good ventilation in new houses....
Mobile unit brings H&S solutions to construction businesses
Smart Kiwi workplaces are keeping employees safe and saving valuable time in the process thanks to an innovative approach to helping health and safety...
Building industry chief executive to resign
Building Research Association chief executive Dr Sunil Vather is to step down from his leadership role after two years. His resignation is effective...
Mastering the practical implications of building and construction law
The 6th Annual Building & Construction Law, Disputes & Contract Management Conference — being run by Conferenz, New Zealand’s leading business conference experience —...
$13 million refurbishment project completed at Queenstown hotel
A $13 million refurbishment at Queenstown’s iconic Novotel Gardens Queenstown hotel has been completed on time and on budget. Queenstown registered master builders...
Land costs the major driver in reducing housing affordabillity
Increasing section prices have been the major factor in reducing housing affordability over the past decade, according to a recently released report from the...
Short on staff, short on skills, short on time!
The construction industry isn’t alone in issues such as staff and skills shortages. An issue faced by all businesses is trying to get more...
Voidable transaction provisions of Act allow payment ‘clawbacks!’
A recent High Court decision involved TRC Consultants Ltd, an audio-visual componentry company, which was asked to pay back $55,000 worth of payments received...
Yurt 4 U?
In Old Turkic, yurt is the homeland, the dwelling place. For the nomadic people living on the steppes of Central Asia, it described their...
Become a Future-Proof Builder
You should have heard a bit of talk by now about the concept of Future-Proof Building (FPB). The easiest way to sum it...