2008 RMBF Conference on the political horizon

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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

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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...

Building consent values still rising

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Although the rate of increase in the number of building consents issued over the past few months has slowed slightly, they are still up...

Survey establishes industry’s future research and information needs

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Energy use and efficiency, followed by sustainability and environmental issues, were seen as the two most important areas for future research, according to the...

New residential neighbourhood planned for Frankton East

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Up to 400 residential sections are planned for the terraces near the Shotover and Kawarau river delta flats just east of Frankton near Queenstown.   The...

NZ Wood intending to promote wood to the building and design sector

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The landmark NZ Wood programme was officially launched at Parliament recently by Minister of Forestry Jim Anderton.   The launch kicks off the first promotional phase...

Challenges ahead says Canadian energy efficiency expert

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Canada 20 years ahead of New Zealand in terms of building energy efficient homes New Zealand homes need improved levels of insulation and...

Industry breakthrough for time-strapped builders

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Innovative way to order supplies just got better!   Just launched is a powerful new tool for today’s builders! The first of its kind in New Zealand,...

NZ engineering up to ‘world standards’

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Geothermal energy, a regional landfill, a European Aid bridge for Fiji and a stunning new addition to the Auckland Museum were the top winners...

GreenBuild goes live

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GreenBuild, a national online resource for comparing the environmental and technical characteristics of building products, went live to the industry at the start of...