Shortage of LBP specialist trades becoming apparent
When Restricted Building Work is introduced in March next year, only licensed building practitioners will be able to undertake or supervise the work. Carpenters...
Arrow wins major Christchurch rebuild project
Arrow International (NZ) Ltd has secured the largest commercial project to come to market since the Christchurch rebuild began.
Arrow is set to commence...
Motoring with a slice of Variety
Naturally, Ford was in a position to help out, not only with able-bodied volunteers but with some specialised assistance from builder John...
Working together to strengthen heritage buildings nationwide
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New employer accreditation: A frustrating, time-consuming process
Building Recruitment director and Building Today columnist Kevin Everett’s Building Today May article was based around the new accreditation process for employing migrant workers....
Recession — manage your people resources, Part 2
In the current economic climate it is more important than ever to manage your resources, including people resources, to best effect. Hard times can...
Landmark new home for police and corrections services
The three-storey, eco-friendly building, located across the road from the New Plymouth courthouse, was originally meant to accommodate police on two floors, with extra...
10-year performance warranty for powder coating on aluminium joinery
With constant change comes constant improvement. In this instance, Interpon has developed a D1010 premium product performance warranty only offered by Fairview and Elite...
Kelly: H&S must be the priority in the transition back to Alert Level 3
As more than 400,000 people return to work next week, health and safety must be the top priority for all construction businesses and workers,...
Renovate with Rinnai
Water heating is the single largest energy use in homes. Electric cylinders also take up unnecessary space. So it makes sense to take a...