March 2011 Issue

Consumers are already aware of changes to the construction sector which allow building practitioners to be licensed as a mark of their professionalism and expertise. […]

The location and scale of potential faults under the Canterbury Plains must be understood before Christchurch pours billions of dollars into rebuilding, according to University […]

A growing number of builders in New Zealand are now being asked to construct homes which work for all Kiwis — no matter their age, […]

buildnz designex 2011 is destined to be a huge showcase of the very best and latest on offer in the construction and design industries.  “Held […]

Parliament’s Local Government and Environment Select Committee is due to present a final report to Parliament on the Weathertight Homes Resolution Service (Financial Assistance Package) […]

Overview Limitation periods are extremely important for those involved in a claim relating to defective building works, whether that be someone who wants to bring […]

For generations Christchurch’s cathedral has been the city’s symbol, its focal point and, in many ways, its very identity. Of all New Zealand cities, Christchurch […]

The BCITO is pleased to welcome the trades of brick and blocklaying, masonry and monumental masonry into its official qualifications and training family. The start […]

Dimond is continuing to develop its new Colorlfo range, with the new 147 Fascia going from strength to strength. Sales continue to increase, and the […]

A consortium specialising in new projects for the Ministry of Education has completed Papamoa College in record time. Comprised of Hawkins Construction Ltd as the […]

Russell Bruce of Nelson’s Russell Bruce Contract Builders was rapt when his apprentice, Isaac Alder, took out the Registered Master Builders 2010 Carters Apprentice of […]

The House of the Year competition was in its infancy when Gary Bonham of Bonham Builders & Management Ltd first joined Registered Master Builders. Mr […]

Bryce Ardern of Lite-House Waiheke Ltd, who took out the national title for the Meridian Sustainable Homes $500,000 – $1million at the Registered Master Builders […]

Document aims to make administration easier for builders Administration is not core business for builders, and many dread it. But a newly-released manual can help […]

At the time of writing this article, the city of Christchurch is trying to recover from a huge natural disaster. Just when we thought that […]

What can you say when it comes to the Canterbury situation? From the RMBF we want to express our sympathy, concern and support for all […]