Licensing concerns reiterated
The Registered Master Builders Federation has reiterated its concerns about key unresolved elements of the Government’s Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) scheme launched on November...
Volume builders congratulated
Hundreds of new home owners could be better off and do their bit for energy efficiency thanks to some of this country’s largest volume...
2008 RMBF Conference on the political horizon
As Registered Master Builders Federation president, it will be my great pleasure to preside over the RMBF’s 108th annual conference in Wellington at the...
Superbly strong year for the RMBF and industry
This month's column consists of the speech I gave at this year's House of the Year national gala dinner:
Welcome to you all...
Challenges ahead says Canadian energy efficiency expert
Canada 20 years ahead of New Zealand in terms of building energy efficient homes
New Zealand homes need improved levels of insulation and...
High Court conflict of authorities — Construction Contracts Act 2002 and statutory demands
It had been clear law following the decision of Volcanic Investments Ltd v Dempsey & Wood Civil Contractors Ltd that a set-off or counterclaim...
M. Eiffel’s Eyesore
In 1887 Gustave Eiffel got the nod from the Paris authorities to begin construction of his tower. It was intended as no more than...
RMBF shows some things can happen by committee
The Registered Master Builders Federation’s Commercial & Contracts Committee was formed well over 20 years ago and is made up of highly respected and...
Three national apprentice finalists announced
Three national finalists have been announced at regional awards ceremonies in the Registered Master Builders 2007 Apprentice of the Year, in association with Carters.
As...
Preliminary and General — and its cost
Preliminary and General. Do you know what this is? I have talked to many builders around the country over many years, who often say...