Sector council mooted for Health and Safety
Health and Safety (H&S) in the construction sector is an area that is important to all builders, but it is one that is all...
Significant regulatory changes announced
There have been some significant announcements in recent weeks on the regulatory front that I wish to keep you all informed about. Last...
Constructive 2018: Cutting to the chase
By RMBA chief executive David Kelly
Industry transformation is happening. After two Constructive Forums we are now seeing new approaches and technologies being applied right...
Activity outlook brighter this year
Happy New Year to you all and here’s hoping 2010 will be better for you than 2009.
From a residential building consent perspective the outlook...
The Building Act review: What we think
The Government’s announcement of its decisions arising from the review of the Building Act 2004 were made in mid-August and, for those of you...
The customer service advantage
The housing market is very tight at present, activity is low (but improving), competition for work is high, margins are squeezed and customers are...
The importance of quality assurance
Quality Assurance (QA) is based on the principles of getting things right first time. This is also the key objective of the changes...
Hawkes Bay turns it on at conference
Well the Registered Master Builders Federation conference is over for another year and what a resounding success it was. I would personally like...
RMBF to lead the way with solutions for leakies
I know that the Government’s recent announcement on a funding package to support the resolution of this country’s leaky homes nightmare won’t please everyone....
Chief’s Chat
There are a couple of exciting initiatives taking place at the moment. First, entries are now open for the New Zealand...