August 2008 Issue

The inaugural building forum “Leading for the Future” held in Auckland recently has laid down the foundations for the long-term future of the industry, according […]

The construction industry is entering “a cautious couple of months”, according to Registered Master Builders Federation chief executive Pieter Burghout.   Building consent figures for […]

BRANZ has announced the appointment of Pieter Burghout as its new chief executive officer.   BRANZ chairman Graham Coe says Mr Burghout has a wealth […]

Public confusion prompts increase of logo use Registered Architects are being urged to “fly their flag” by making their status as Registered Architects clearer to […]

The new, smarter insulation requirements featured in NZS 4246:2006 will improve energy efficiency, reduce our carbon footprint and bring New Zealand construction standards closer to […]

Label is scientific proof positive, not just market-driven branding   The new certification by Environmental Choice New Zealand of GreenStuf ceiling insulation pads and blankets […]

Time limits are important. In the case of a major defect (category 1), the cover expires six years and six months after the date of […]

Tim Bates of Auckland law firm Legal Vision summarises some important principles that have come out of the latest leaky building claim to be decided […]

Tucked away in the Peruvian Andes, some 400km north of Lima, is a large, 2300-year-old ancient ruin named Chankillo.   A plan view of the […]

As you may be aware, the Future-Proof Building Roadshow series is working its way around the country, bought to you by Construction Marketing Services.   […]

New Zealand’s aspiring building apprentices now have the chance to hear what life in the construction industry is really like, online at www.constructionzone.co.nz.   Hear […]

In a country that has been torn apart by civil strife over the past several decades, there is a new hope for those looking to […]

A new housing initiative to be launched in the Bay of Plenty this year may be a long-term solution to countering petrol prices and fostering […]

The construction industry is a haven for myths surrounding workplace health and safety — “she’ll be right, it’ll only take a minute”, “you’ll be fine, […]

Travel back in time to 1934 to a Ford plant somewhere in Michigan and try to put yourself in the overalls of a technician at […]

In Part 2 of his article, Mike Anticich, marketing manager of Flashman Flashing Systems Ltd, is convinced that education is the only practical means of […]

A recruitment company specifically established for the New Zealand construction industry — that’s Building Recruitment, a west-Auckland based company that has found its niche and […]

Young carpentry apprentices all over the country are preparing to nail another challenge as they compete in the Registered Master Builders Apprentice of the Year […]

Rob van Weerd is reminded of his success in last year’s House of the Year competition every day, because he lives in the winning property. […]

The painstaking renovation of a two-storey Arts and Crafts-style house paid off for Clive Barrington Construction Ltd, winner of the Heart of the Home Kitchen […]

The June meeting of the East Auckland branch of the Auckland Registered Master Builders Association held at the Pakuranga Rugby Club attracted a great response […]

Every so often, in the construction cycle, we need to turn the comfortable, cruising yacht into a racing yacht.   For some this may have […]

RMBF chief executive Pieter Burghout departs the organisation at the end of August and will leave it in unquestionably good shape.   Pieter writes his […]