March 2006 Issue

The 2006 RMBF conference being held in Queenstown from April 22 to 24 will be an exciting event, with a wide variety of speakers ranging […]

This case concerns the Construction Contracts Act 2002 and was argued in the Court of Appeal.  Top End was a building company that undertook the […]

The BCITO began the year in a strong position, with a client base of 8150 trainees and new sign-ups tracking to the strong trend shown […]

Databuild is offering a three-tiered accounting solution designed for the construction industry. The fl agship is Databuild for Windows, an enterprise solution that services all […]

Quickflash ready-made flashings are designed to be purchased off the shelf to meet fl ashing requirements in accordance with E2/AS1. Flashings are in three metre […]

A major revision of the Standard for concrete design will be available soon, the result of which will be safer concrete structures and improved efficiency […]

The leaky homes crisis of the late 1990s has turned attention to the use of alternative materials for residential construction, especially concrete. While concrete has […]

The New Zealand Concrete Industry Conference is calling for papers from experts within the industry. Jointly organised by the Cement & Concrete Association of NZ, […]

The Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand (CCANZ) has appointed Adam Leach (right) as its new information and communications manager. Mr Leach, formerly a […]

Concrete is one of the most widely used construction materials. Anyone who uses it, or is responsible for managing or supervising its use should be […]

This is our Territory and don’t let anyone around the world tell you any different. Judging from Ford’s phenomenal success with Territory here and in […]

A Kerikeri home built by the House Company which successfully combines two design styles earned the top accolade in the New Homes $200,000 – $300,000 […]

Hawkins Construction was commended for its building expertise and collaborative approach when it was named national winner in the Commercial Award $2 – $5 million […]

Have you ever said to yourself:  • “I thought we were going to have a great year because I doubled my volume. But instead of […]

A delighted Dunedin woman has won a $25,000 dream bathroom thanks to Mico Bathrooms and Registered Master Builders. The prize package was featured in the […]

The latest building consents data from January 2006 was in line with expected industry trends, RMBF chief executive Pieter Burghout says. While residential consents fell […]

2006 is going to be a historical year for the building and construction industry. It will be the year in which the more detailed frameworks […]