August 2016 Issue

At this year’s WWDC event, Apple announced that five home builders had agreed to support HomeKit in new properties. “Some of the biggest builders of homes […]

Mayoral hopefuls took to the stage at the Auckland Business School to answer questions concerning their visions for the Supercity. The Mayoral Debate, hosted by […]

What do you think about the Government’s current immigration policies? Go here to have your say.

I want to tell you a tale. Unfortunately, it’s not a unique tale as I have seen it over and over again. What gets my […]

Two building industry topics dominating the news throughout 2016 have been the housing crisis and faulty building materials. Both are important issues and both need […]

In this month’s article I focus upon a decision where the liability of a supplier/manufacturer was considered under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. This was […]

Tired of waiting on scaffolders? Why rent when you can buy scaffolding? Ringlock Scaffolding has been in business for almost three years, and the company’s […]

A record number of Kiwis are deciding a career in the trades is the best way to build their future, with more New Zealanders in […]

Affordable Scaffolding is a full service scaffolding hire company, supporting commercial and residential building, as well as the industrial sector. The company’s extensive experience in these […]

Consultation on good practice guideline for scaffolding in New Zealand closed earlier this month. WorkSafe had welcomed submissions on the draft scaffolding good practice guideline […]

Scaffolding, Access and Rigging NZ Inc was formed in 1994 by a group of like-minded individuals working in the industry who wanted to ensure they were able […]

By Clem Thorn, Pinespan Structural Ltd   The fully-certified Scafbrac design is based on the older proven Humphries steel bracket system, a simple hanging scaffold […]

Tough, economical and reliable, Mitsubishi Triton is built for those who work hard and play harder — and it’s the only ute with a 10-year […]

Toyota’s largest Hilux range in history features an extensive 2WD line-up, making it a ute of choice for builders and tradespeople wanting the reassurance of […]

Renault, the number one leader for light vans in Europe over the past 18 years, is now entering the next phase in New Zealand, offering […]

So your business needs vehicles — commercial vehicles. What should you get and how do you get them? What should you be looking for, and […]

20 years ago: • Christchurch’s Lancaster Park was due to undergo redevelopment, including installation of lights, realignment of the rugby pitch and eventual conversion to […]

The Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand’s (CCANZ) 2016 Concrete3 Sustainability Awards are now open for entry, offering those in the construction industry the […]

Tradies wanting to “hook-up” new work and business relationships now have a new web-based networking tool to help them fill work and labour shortages — […]

ITM commemorated a quarter of a century in the New Zealand building supplies market recently with an anniversary dinner at the Auckland Museum in March. […]

Comparing an eco-luxury lodge with a state-of-the-art earthquake testing facility, or a radiotherapy unit with a restored library may seem like apples and oranges, but […]

Todd Starkey of Todd Starkey Builders was over the moon when he found out his Rangiora home was named the national winner in the PlaceMakers […]

Ken Ainsworth of Ainsworth & Collinson was thrilled when he found out his Havelock North bathroom was named the national winner of the Plumbing World […]

Six carpentry apprentices have completed a three-week Outward Bound course which was awarded to them as Registered Master Builders Carters 2015 Apprentice of the Year […]

In August of 2015 a very telling report titled The Rules Reduction Taskforce Report was delivered to the Minister of Local Government. It received much […]

A Campbells Bay home and a Northcote Point renovation have been announced as this year’s finest Auckland and Northland homes, winning Supreme Awards in the […]

Registered Master Builders Association company Clelands Construction has reached a major milestone — 100 years in business. The foundations for “the green army” were laid […]