RMBA and Builders Academy announce joint venture
Registered Master Builders New Zealand and Builders Academy New Zealand (Builders Academy) have announce a newly-formed joint venture aimed at lifting the quality and...
How to bake a successful business
Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — sees many parallels between running a successful construction business and baking a cake. He explains . ....
Dangerous intent — unwanted consequences of letters of intent
Vimal Nair (left) and Callum McKenzie of Auckland legal firm Greenwood Roche outline the problems that letters of intent can cause further down the...
The Boss Checklist — How do you stack up?
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen presents the "Boss Checklist" to help identify just how effective you are as a boss, and to identify areas...
New government’s policy backtracking poses a number of questions
Outgoing RMBA chief executive David Kelly says policy reversals by the incoming government could create uncertainty in the construction sector — but could also...
Contractors and subbies better protected under new retention changes
On October 5, 2023, the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 (Amendment Act) came into force, bringing about significant changes to the way...
Ready, steady, slow — taking time before disciplinaries!
Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen advises employers to slow down — and save themselves possible grief — before taking disciplinary action against employees. Lately, I...
Lessons from Constructive 2023
Registered Master Builders Association chief executive David Kelly summarises the debate during, and response from, this year's Constructive Forum held in Auckland.
It was...
Google vs Facebook ads — which is best for you?
Building Today columnist Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — presents the pros and cons of Google and Facebook advertising, and which option might...
Much work to be done with politicians to achieve lofty RMBA election manifesto aims
RMBA president Johnny Calley was heartened to hear some of the policies outlined by the politicians who attended the recent RMBA-led 2023 Constructive Forum....