September 2007 Issue

Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove says leaky homes claimants can now be certain that Weathertight Homes Tribunal and WHRS adjudicators are able to award […]

According to the results of a test conducted by Consumer magazine recently, seven ladders fall short of their specification claims.   The magazine tested 11 […]

A report on a decision based on the Act involving CHH   This High Court decision followed on from a successful claim the Commerce Commission […]

Young carpentry apprentices all over the country are sharpening their tools and honing their skills as they prepare to contest the inaugural national title in […]

Dr Rodgers takes a gander at the auspicious centrepiece of China’s 2008 Olympics   Its image has appeared in newspapers and on television for some […]

The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has developed two new higher level qualifications — the National Certificate in Construction Leading Hand and the […]

The national finalists in the Registered Master Builders 2007 House of the Year and RMB Commercial Project Awards have been announced.   The programme, sponsored […]

A New Plymouth apartment constructed by David Fabish Ltd far and away exceeded judges’ expectations in taking out the James Hardie Show Home Award in […]

A stunning holiday home overlooking one of New Zealand’s most beautiful harbours and the rolling hills of Banks Peninsula was the winner of the New […]

The regional 2007 House of the Year and RMB Commercial Project Awards have ended, with the last gala award ceremonies taking place in Ashburton, Auckland, […]

Livewire RMB prefers more effective ‘hands on’ approach Just as he said he would in the Dec/Jan issue of Building Today, Auckland Registered Master Builder […]

Stagnant real estate listing garners nearly $700,000 for charity The idea to renovate one of the older houses that had been lingering on their listings […]

Wairarapa Registered Master Builders have come to the fore, in no small way, by constructing the fabulous Wendy House which is being raffled off with […]

Auckland company Aluminium Systems New Zealand (ASL) recently introduced a new D1010 product warranty and two new product lines, the Evolution Series and a new […]

New Zealand’s building legislation still causing confusion for many builders and TAs   Leaky buildings have been a major concern in the construction industry in […]