Lower prices the aim of building products ‘shake-up’
The coalition Government is eliminating barriers to the use of overseas building products to make it easier and more affordable to build in New...
Turning challenges into triumphs
When Pieter Prinsloo decided he was ready for a change from scaffolding, he signed up for a carpentry apprenticeship with the BCITO.
Having already enjoyed...
Research reveals Kiwis want stronger earthquake-resistant buildings
New research has revealed New Zealanders have higher expectations of their buildings in earthquake events than providing life safety alone.
“New Zealanders don’t just want...
Urban Homes launches Coromandel franchise as it marks 20th anniversary
Waikato home builder, Urban Homes, has announced its first franchise, to be located in Whitianga and servicing the Thames Coromandel region. This major announcement...
NZIOB awards nominations open
The NZ Institute of Building is calling for nominations for its 2024 NZ Building People Awards and Next Gen Awards.
The awards celebrate and recognise...
Casting for success: Building a better sales process for your construction business
Building Today columnist Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — presents some tips to help construction companies improve their sales process and convert leads...
What to do about your plastic construction waste: Shrinking the shrink wrap problem
Exploring ways to minimise construction and building waste is a passion for Dr Terri-Ann Berry, co-director of the newly formed Environmental Innovation Centre (EIC)....
Ivan Skinner Award winner inspired by real-life earthquake experience
Witnessing the human cost of the Canterbury earthquakes inspired Ben Exton to become an earthquake engineer and find solutions to make New Zealand homes...
Late again — dealing with punctuality
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen notes that tardiness is on the increase in the workplace. Here she outlines some tips on how to deal...
Government cuts reducing MBIE frontline staff
The MBIE is proposing to cut the team that handles 1.8 million customer interactions a week with businesses and the public by about 25%...