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...
Good Lord bestowed rare honour
The Taranaki Registered Master Builders Association has recently bestowed a very rare life membership to Gary Lord of Lord Construction Ltd.
Only three life memberships...
Exercising leadership
This issue of Building Today marks my two year anniversary with the Registered Master Builders Federation — and, heck, it’s been a super fast...
Bill to help leaky homes claimants arrives too late for some
Building and Construction Minister Clayton Cosgrove says leaky homes claimants can now be certain that Weathertight Homes Tribunal and WHRS adjudicators are able to...
Safety test results with a twist
According to the results of a test conducted by Consumer magazine recently, seven ladders fall short of their specification claims.
The magazine tested 11 well-known...
Commerce Commission v Carter Holt Harvey — Fair Trading Act
A report on a decision based on the Act involving CHH
This High Court decision followed on from a successful claim the Commerce Commission brought...
Designing problems away
New Zealand's building legislation still causing confusion for many builders and TAs
Leaky buildings have been a major concern in the construction industry...
Top young apprentices compete for national title
Young carpentry apprentices all over the country are sharpening their tools and honing their skills as they prepare to contest the inaugural national title...
Beijing’s Beaut Birds Nest
Dr Rodgers takes a gander at the auspicious centrepiece of China's 2008 Olympics
Its image has appeared in newspapers and on television for...
Learning doesn’t stop in the construction industry
The Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation (BCITO) has developed two new higher level qualifications — the National Certificate in Construction Leading Hand and...