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July 2014 Issue
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Back In Time
20 years ago: • A Wellington City Council proposal to include the construction of a $72 million multi-sports stadium as part of a massive redevelopment […]
False modesty
Few members of the design and construction industry involve themselves in the wider political or business world. Is this about false modesty? Or do we […]
Work/life balance is key for BRANZ CEO
When and where were you born and raised? I am Wellington born and bred. What schools and tertiary institutes did you attend, and what relevant […]
Joint and several liability — Law Commission recommends minor changes as it affects the building sec
In this month’s article I wish to focus on a very recent Law Commission paper addressing whether there remains a need to alter the principle […]
Celebrating industries’ finest apprentices and leaders of the future
June has been a whirlwind month of celebrations for BCITO’s newest business group — Specialist Trades. Apprentice awards in all industries covered by the business […]
Over-cladding — the debate continues
In their response last month to my Building Today May 2014 article on over-cladding, Phil O’Sullivan and William Hursthouse raise legitimate issues, but these issues […]
What do home owners really think about the new home build experience?
It is an insightful snapshot of how the different segments of our residential industry interact with the new home builder (our clients), and factually records […]
Construction industry sees boom in Apprentice of the Year entries
The construction industry has seen a boom of entries into its marque carpentry apprentice competition with a 34% increase on 2013. 134 apprentices from across […]
National category win for first-time House of the Year entrant
Henry Dunham of H D Building was thrilled when his name was read out as the winner of the GIB Living Show Home Award at […]
House of the Year winner a competition veteran
Terry Clegg of Terry Clegg Builders says winning the PlaceMakers New Homes $350,000 – $450,000 award at the Registered Master Builders 2013 House of the […]
Quinn: Building consent activity remains steady
The latest residential building consent figures show the demand for new residential properties continues to be steady at a monthly building consent rate of 1922 […]
All change over the past six years
It has been almost six years since I joined Registered Master Builders and this will be my last article for Building Today. It seems a […]
Commerce watchdog focusing on industry rip-offs
The Commerce Commission is so concerned about construction industry cartels, price-fixing and bid-rigging that it has launched a web site calling for whistleblowers. Kate Morrison, […]
Top suppliers flocking to buildnz designex Canterbury
buildnz designex Canterbury has attracted top industry suppliers from all over New Zealand and overseas as well, filling up the CBS Arena in Addington, Christchurch, […]
Vodafone HQ leads the way as Christchurch CBD gaps fill up fast
The notion of a donut effect in the Christchurch CBD, with new developments on the fringes but few buildings in the centre, is being rapidly […]
New facility gives region heart
A distinctive new facility — joining two buildings at the hip and with a Waka at its heart — has become a treasured gathering place […]
Work/life balance is key for BRANZ CEO
When and where were you born and raised? I am Wellington born and bred. What schools and tertiary institutes did you attend, and what relevant […]
Story time, in a land quite close to here . . .
It all happens in a land far, far, far away — well, they wished it did but, alas, no. It happens all over New Zealand. […]