RMBA president Johnny Calley.

Much work to be done with politicians to achieve lofty RMBA election manifesto aims

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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....
Tim Bates and Fiona Dobroshi of Auckland legal firm TM Bates & Co.

Can a notice to fix be served on non-compliant works carried out by a...

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Tim Bates and Fiona Dobroshi of Auckland legal firm TM Bates & Co look at the case of Waikato Regional Council v The District...
Building Today business columnist Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach.

An end to free quotes

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Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — says it’s time to know your worth, and to do away with the traditional practice of free...

Changes coming to NZ’s most widely-used major works contract

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For more than a decade, NZS 3910:2013 has been the go-to form of contract for major construction projects in New Zealand.  In 2021, Standards...

Blurry lines — matching boundaries and behaviour

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Tradie HR director Leigh Olsen presents some key workplace behavioural issues that are worth checking to ensure your team stays on track and remains...

Construction sector reaches critical point

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A majority of builders believe the economy will deteriorate further over the next 12 months, with some order books already in critical diminishment as the...

Master Build Guarantee and Constructive — supporting members in the current environment

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RMBA chief executive David Kelly reminds members that a range of online services is available to support them and their clients during a time...

The case of a relocation company’s liability in respect of a defective home

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Tim Bates and Fiona Dobroshi of Auckland legal firm TM Bates & Co assess the High Court decision in Stott v Uplifting Homes Ltd,...
Building Today business columnist Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach.

Marketing lessons from Mr Spock

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Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — explains the Vulcan Mind Meld trick that Star Trek’s Mr Spock used to employ to “get to...
Building Today business columnist Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach.

Help, my phone’s not ringing!

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Andy Burrows — The Trades Coach — outlines a few options to keep that phone ringing with job leads to help you through the...