May 2008 Issue

Building professionals interested in finding out more about building for the future and practical solutions to green building issues should take a look at Southern […]

Increasing interest rates are now starting to bite, fully for the first time, as evidenced in the building consent figures released recently, RMBF chief executive […]

An online database set up late last year is helping product manufacturers and specifiers meet the demands of a marketplace increasingly concerned with sustainability. Greenbuild, […]

The recent High Court decision of Welsh v Gunac South Auckland Ltd serves as a timely reminder as to the power of the Construction Contracts […]

The BCITO has recently introduced a tailor made Carpentry Gateway package for students interested in pursuing a career in the construction industry. Gateway is a […]

The Dimondek 630 roof fixing system by Dimond has been judged one of three finalists in the prestigious building category of the bi-annual DuPont Australia […]

The Association of Building Sustainability Assessors (ABSA) is holding its inaugural ABSA Conference 2008 at The Langham Hotel, Southbank, Melbourne, from 28 – 30 August. […]

The annual Future-Proof Building national roadshows have been a fixture on the construction calendar for many years. Traditionally split into a two-year cycle covering half […]

It’s the start of a fabulous few months for Ford. Following on from a good month in April, according to managing director Richard Matheson, Ford […]

Entries have opened for the Registered Master Builders 2008 Apprentice of the Year, in association with Carters. Key players in New Zealand’s construction industry have […]

Haven (NZ) Ltd’s design and build of a contemporary home for a young couple in Pukekohe, Auckland, was the worthy national winner of the New […]

Calder Stewart Construction Ltd knew it was on to a winner when it was contracted to turn Cycling Southland’s aging outdoor concrete track into a […]

There was better news at the RMBF Conference 2008 as Minister for Building and Construction Shane Jones told delegates that the Government had listened to […]

The RMBF has commended the Government for addressing industry concerns, clarifying that the proposed DIY exemptions to the restricted building work requirements and the Licensed […]

RMBF past president Graham Mallett has been awarded life membership of the Federation. Outgoing president Ashley Hartley presented Mr Mallett with the award, saying that […]

Welcome to my first Building Today piece as RMBF president. First, I would like to acknowledge the exceptional work Ashley Hartley has put in on behalf of […]

We have just had an absolutely fantastic conference in Wellington — great speakers, enjoyable social events, some interesting surprises and absolutely great weather. Go Wellington! […]