Fire engineers celebrate Christchurch launch

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O2 Fire and Risk celebrated the launch of their company in Christchurch recently at an event that was attended by many from Christchurch’s construction...

Earthquake strengthening start up to guide building owners

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Seitech is a newly-formed company offering earthquake strengthening expertise to building owners. The start-up has completed seismic strengthening projects at Britomart Precinct in Auckland,...

Hirepool gets good Kiwi blokes on board

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Popular TV personalities Pete and Andy Walker have climbed on board the Hirepool wagon. They’re the stars of the company’s new 30 second television commercial...

RMBA says 2013 ended on a high

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The latest residential building consent figures released recently confirmed the growth that occurred in November 2013 carried on in December 2013. The 2013 year ended...

PlaceMakers bigger and better in Whangarei

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PlaceMakers is due to open the doors on a newly built store in Whangarei in the spring of this year — a 6000 sq...

Housing unaffordability catastrophic

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A new survey suggesting New Zealand’s houses are more unaffordable than those in London or Los Angeles reiterates the need for urgent attention from...

Research launched to help homes better withstand earthquakes

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Findings show homes with variations in the stiffness of the bracing systems performed poorly A key research project to help improve the resilience of the...

WorkSafe NZ launched

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WorkSafe New Zealand was launched in mid-December to transform New Zealand-wide attitudes and performance in workplace health and safety. WorkSafe NZ Chair Professor Gregor Coster...

New homes exempt from LVR restrictions

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The Registered Master Builders Association is delighted with the Reserve Bank’s recent announcement that the construction of new homes are to now become exempt...

Go ahead given for cathedral demolition

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Demolition of the Christ Church Cathedral has been given the go ahead, following a judgement from the Supreme Court dismissing an appeal against an...