April 2007 Issue

The latest building consent figures indicate continued stability in the construction sector, according to Registered Master Builders Federation chief executive Pieter Burghout. Building consents were […]

A Lower Hutt-based company, Assessment Systems Limited (ASL), has been selected by the Department of Building and Housing to be its assessment agent for the […]

It is curious that the Government refuses to accept wider responsibility for the leaky homes crisis. It points to decisions of the courts that the […]

A group of New Zealand scientists has developed a portable X-ray scanning device that can differentiate between good wood and rotten wood, providing a safety […]

No doubt most readers are now aware of the decision of Dicks and its implications for the Waitakere City Council. It has received plenty of […]

It is the largest single sporting facility in the world. It is the second oldest surviving automobile racing track in the world. It is the […]

Carters is a strategic producer of prefabricated timber frames and trusses in New Zealand. As part of the company’s ongoing commitment to the trade, it […]

In 2006 the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) held 15 consultation forums around the country to give construction industry stakeholders the opportunity to […]

Rinnai NZ Ltd has appointed Carla Wentink in the newly-created role of technical writer. Ms Wentink previously held the position of commercial market manager, and […]

Mainzeal recently appointed Peter Gomm to the new position of chief operating officer. “We are delighted to have a person of Peter’s talents join Mainzeal, […]

Fasteners Direct recently opened for business in Mt Eden, Auckland. The company offers a wide range of fasteners and adhesives to the construction industry and […]

Lithium ion cordless tools are proving to make life much easier for builders and other tradesmen. Feedback from a number of Building Today readers show […]

Makita recently introduced a new range of cordless power tools, the result of six years’ research among tradespeople. Makita New Zealand product manager Paul Hadwin […]

External Building Products Ltd recently introduced the Crane SolidCore System exterior cladding product to the local market.  The CraneBoard system complements the well-known Masada uPVC […]

Choosing Durawall as a buffer between a building owner and the elements in the Land of the Long White Cloud may just make the difference […]

Stone as a building material is as old as time — but in the 21st Century time comes at a premium. So while quarrying, dressing, […]

Good news! Ford now has a wagon that’s a little smaller than a Mondeo and a little larger than the venerable Escort, which should make […]

Nestled in a cosy valley near Sandspit north of Auckland is Brick Bay Winery’s newly completed wine tasting and function centre. Designed by Noel Lane […]

House for Karen — Conference Charity Auction This year’s conference is supporting The Karen Cornelia Trust that was established with the vision of supporting families […]

Record numbers of delegates will be attending the 2007 Registered Master Builders conference in New Plymouth later this month — and there’s still time for […]

Ian McCully Builders Ltd’s renovation of a humble bach in Nelson was the winning entry in the PlaceMakers Renovation under $250,000 category in the Registered […]

Mainzeal Property and Construction Ltd’s refurbishment and extension of Kenepuru Hospital was the well-deserving winner of the QBE Insurance Health Project category in the RMB […]

The number of entries for the 2007 House of the Year and RMB Commercial Project Awards are in and shaping up to be as strong […]

The search for the top carpentry apprentice in the country begins this month with entries opening in the Registered Master Builders 2007 Apprentice of the […]

It’s been more than three years in the making, but we are steadily making progress towards turning on the “go live” switch for the Building […]

Jo Schofield has been appointed the RMBF’s new accountant. Ms Schofield brings 13 years’ financial experience in a variety of business, governmental, non-governmental and not-for-profit […]

RMBF chief executive Pieter Burghout reports on a positive vibe he’s picked up from registered master builders on his nationwide rounds recently. A renewed sense […]

As 2007 has started to crank up a bit I have had the opportunity to get around a couple of parts of the country again, […]