Views to die for in award-winning getaway
A breathtaking retreat situated west of Taupo, constructed by Urbo Homes Ltd, was the well-deserving winner of the New Homes $250,000 - $350,000 category...
Majestic centre wins national award
Robinson Construction Ltd’s completion of the Cellar Door Sales and Administration Centre at Wither Hills Winery in Blenheim was the winning entry in the...
Pacific Steel takes sponsorship to the next level
New Zealand’s only manufacturer of wire rod, reinforcing bar and coil products and the country’s principle recycler of steel, Pacific Steel, has joined the...
Construction market holds steady
Although latest building consent figures indicate a steady year for building, RMBF chief executive Pieter Burghout is recommending Kiwis consider moving ahead on the...
Minimising business risk
If you look under “General” in most trade sections of any building specification you see a list of documents referred to in that particular...
Dream becomes a reality for Waikato
The Waikato Registered Master Builders Association is proud to announce that its office/show home is now completed and fully operational. The show home...
Search on for Apprentice of the Year
Entries are open and the search is on for the Registered Master Builders 2007 Apprentice of the Year, in association with Carters. Supported...
Home affordability
This month RMBF chief executive Pieter Burghout addresses the ever-increasing problem of New Zealand’s home affordability levels. Bureaucracy, regulatory fees and land costs...
Home ownership for all
One of the stories in the news recently has been about homes becoming less affordable. The issue itself is not new, and New Zealand’s...
Raising the bar in building consent processing
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove has announced the next step in helping local authorities gear up to meet new requirements to raise the...