246 got it right the fi rst time!
When it comes to quality, getting it right the first time is what counts. Out of the 703 entries in the Registered...
RMBF: Builder ratings web sites don’t add value for consumers
RMBF chief executive, Pieter Burghout says the Federation has seen a plethora of web sites pop up in the past few months...
Fines imposed under the Building Act 1991 — a recent High Court decision
This recent decision concerns a prosecution brought by the Manukau City Council against an individual developer. Mr R faced two charges...
We’ll still see you right!
Carters are pleased to announce the acquisition of the Umbraco Group, which has been trading as ITM stores, across Auckland and Northland.
The...
Building Registered Master Builders for tomorrow
As well as leading and running a dynamic, professional and sustainable organisation today, one of our other main organisational responsibilities is ...
Survival of the fittest
I’m not going to compare builders to the awkwardly unchanging Galapagos turtle. But the dynamics of building have changed and, so too, must builders...
Training centre to provide trade boost in Wellington region
Wellington Institute of Technology (WelTec) has begun community and industry consultation on a Regional Trades and Technical Skills Training Centre for the Wellington region....
The joy of architecture — a whole week of it!
Architectural sculptures constructed from cans of food, a Japanese architect renowned for his ultra skinny buildings and a Melbourne architect who is a “committed...
Project management qualifi cation being made available in NZ
The International Project Management Association (IPMA) level D professional qualifi cation in project management is to become available for the first time in New...
Federation supports changes to WHRS approach
The new measures are being welcomed by the Registered Master Builders Federation. Chief executive Pieter Burghout says the changes are commonsense, and build on...