Cologne’s convivial mosque
In 2007, German Muslims commissioned the building of a large central mosque in Cologne. About 12% of the population of Germany’s fourth largest city...
Supporting the sector in a challenging market
RMBA chief executive David Kelly outlines the timely content of next month’s Constructive 2022, and the answers it is hoped will address a number...
Kawau’s Cornish pumphouse
Just two years after Lieutenant-Governor William Hobson RN did his thing at Waitangi, a thin copper lode was discovered on Kawau Island. Four years...
Can a notice to fix be served on non-compliant works carried out by a...
Tim Bates and Fiona Dobroshi of Auckland legal firm TM Bates & Co look at the case of Waikato Regional Council v The District...
Conference had it all!
One of the most important announcements in New Zealand construction history, a team of expert speakers imparting essential industry information, a fantastic location for...
There’s a buzz in the air!
As 2007 has started to crank up a bit I have had the opportunity to get around a couple of parts of the country...
Master Build Guarantee and Constructive — supporting members in the current environment
RMBA chief executive David Kelly reminds members that a range of online services is available to support them and their clients during a time...
Green not Green
By Architect Don Bunting
I recently attempted to reduce the amount of old information on my library shelves. As someone once said: your library should...
New CCA case further vindicates Act
Marsden Villas Ltd v Wooding Construction Ltd is an interesting case under the Act because it considers in depth whether the construction company, Wooding...
Deaths in construction
As a participant for 37 years in the construction industry, I have always been aware and have accepted that we work in a dangerous...