Region’s top apprentice spoilt for choice
Being inundated with job offers from top construction companies was just one of the bonuses Michael Johnson enjoyed after winning the Registered Master Builders...
Innovative Registered Master Builders
Registered master builders are an innovative lot. To see an example of this you need look no further than this issue where we feature...
Working with politicians — ‘May you live in interesting times!’
One of the three core strategies for the RMBF is being “the Industry Champion” — in other words, being the voice of the construction...
From tanks to treasure — changing the rules for Wynyard Quarter
To enable the redevelopment of Wynyard Quarter from a bulk-liquid storage and industrial area into a world-class waterfront precinct, the Auckland City Council and...
Rules announced for building sector licensing
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove recently announced the rules for the licensing of building practitioners, a new regime aimed at raising building quality...
City set to move on tank farm development
Auckland City, buoyed by the successful negotiations to develop Wynyard Point, is keen to proceed with developing the waterfront by converting the “finger wharves”,...
Company pioneers climate neutral floor coverings
InterfaceNZ has announced an environmental first in New Zealand.
From July 1, all its InterfaceFLOR carpet tiles will be climate neutral, accounting for the greenhouse...
LBP rules cause for major RMBF concern
The rules that will set out the standards of competence that building practitioners must meet in order to be licensed were announced recently by...
Winstone Wallboards celebrates 80 years
This year Winstone Wallboards is celebrating its 80th anniversary since first manufacturing GIB plasterboard in New Zealand.
The modest hand-operated factory which first opened in...
Timaru builder crowned Jack of all Trades
Timaru builder James Williamson has won the title of New Zealand’s best all round tradie and $100,000 of prizes in the final of the...