March 2009 Issue

UNESCO, in conjunction with the International Astronomical Union, has decreed 2009 as the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). It marks the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s […]

It’s a well-known fact — the construction industry in New Zealand can be a pretty dangerous place to work. But we all know it doesn’t […]

When sales are down, customers are struggling to find forward work, and margins are under pressure it is easy for most businesses in the construction […]

Indoor air quality Fresh air is essential to good health, but modern homes are effectively air-tight. By choosing innovations such as a DVS home ventilation […]

Construction Marketing Services Ltd (CMS) has appointed Aidan Jury as its new chief executive officer. In the past four years CMS has launched its Future […]

New Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson and his National-led Government have lots of issues that need addressing to get the construction industry back on […]

Imagine being able to build in a dry environment at all times of the year! Imagine being able to regularly meet construction deadlines with ease. […]

Roger Townley began his building apprenticeship with Ken Anderson Building Ltd a number of years ago but the winning apprentice says even when he completes […]

McKenzie Builders Ltd’s sleek renovation of a beachside home in North Canterbury was a winner with its clients and the judges of the Registered Master […]

When McMillan & Lockwood PN Ltd took on the task of constructing a Maori immersion school in Palmerston North catering for preschoolers up to high […]

Consents are at their lowest and construction is down — but is it all bad? The positives in the market still abound. Interest rates are […]

The Scarborough Hill area in Canterbury’s Sumner Hills seems to be fruitful ground for innovative eye-catching projects, and the latest addition to the area certainly […]

The RMBF was invited to attend the Job Summit in February. I must say I was very interested in seeing how it would run and […]

The construction industry is in a strong position to protect and create jobs in these tough economic times — with Government support. Prudent investment by […]

The Government should plan ahead and obtain advance design and environmental approvals for future infrastructure projects, the Association of Consulting Engineers New Zealand (ACENZ) says.  […]

The Wood Processors’ Association (WPA) has welcomed the announcement by Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson that he intends researching the extent of the lingering […]

Kiwis have the chance to learn an age-old trade from a master craftsman by registering for New Zealand’s only full-time stonemasonry course. Offered by Otago […]

A recent survey by web site www.leakyhomeforum.co.nz of leaky home remediation specialists has uncovered evidence of inconsistencies that are complicating the leaky home problem. The survey targeted […]

People selling investment apartments need to make sure they’re aware of all the tax issues involved, to avoid unexpected GST bills. Inland Revenue assurance manager […]

You may have noted in the New Zealand Herald recently, two cases reported of directors of development companies being held personally liable for water ingress […]