Get on and get licensed
You can be sure that there will be a last minute rush so ensure you avoid it. We have noticed that some members...
RMBF welcomes energy effi cient building initiatives
Mr Cosgrove spoke at Registered Master Builder Jennian Homes Canterbury’s show home in Christchurch, which showcases a number of energy effi...
One in three — Guaranteed
Why do one in three homes now being built in New Zealand carry a Master Build Guarantee? Registered Master Builders have traditionally enjoyed...
246 got it right the fi rst time!
When it comes to quality, getting it right the first time is what counts. Out of the 703 entries in the Registered...
Time to fly
I thought I might do a run through of the issues that I’ve had the most number of calls about. It makes interesting reading!...
Time to plan
Get things down in writing and prioritise
The holiday period seems to fly by and before we know it, we are back to the reality...
RMBF says building stats better but . . .
The latest building consent figures indicate the highest number of new homes and apartments consents in five years. Statistics New Zealand figures show...
Termination of contract — preserve your position
There are times where one party to a contract decides to withdraw from it. If your client decides to cancel, what you do or...
We farewell David Beard
In late January 2013 we said our final farewell to David Beard, a Waikato RMBA Life Member. David worked tirelessly, locally and nationally, in a...
Principal sponsor out to promote quality
PlaceMakers is New Zealand’s largest supplier of building materials and hardware supplies, and sole principal sponsor of the Registered Master Builders 2006 House of...