March 2016 Issue

Justin Green of Alteration Specialists says he was over the moon when he found out his house in Palmerston North was awarded the title of […]

Many of you will be aware (particularly those of you who read their profiles in Building Today last month) that I have recently welcomed to […]

“Beware the Ides of March”. Some dude in a white sheet said this once, quite a few hundred years ago on his way to the […]

The word concrete comes from the Latin word “concretus” (meaning compact or condensed),  from “con-” (together) and “crescere” (to grow). German archaeologist Heinrich Schliemann found […]

I wish to review the recent decision of Tan v Auckland Council. Mr Tan, the appellant, had been charged by the Auckland Council with one […]

20 years ago: • The Privy Council found in favour of an Invercargill home owner in a landmark case testing New Zealand’s building liability laws. […]

The BCITO supports employers to provide training and employment in the construction industry in many different ways. If you’re currently training a BCITO apprentice, you’re […]

Bold, world-first innovations, and thorough testing with mandatory technical assistance to each project nationally sets Rockcote & Resene Construction Systems apart from the rest. I […]

With building demolition a common sight in Christchurch over the past few years, it’s refreshing to see one being given the chance to stand strong […]

‘Building sector an essential part of the solution’   More than 1.25 billion square metres of buildings — almost double the size of Singapore — […]

Fletcher Building Ltd has reached an agreement to create a 50-50 joint venture between its Fletcher Aluminium windows and doors business and Nalco Ltd. Nalco […]

Australian-based home improvement chain Bunnings expects to open more than 30 new stores in Australia and New Zealand over the next two financial years — […]

The Registered Master Builders Carters 2016 Apprentice of the Year competition is soon to commence, with entries opening in April. Regional judge and national practical […]

A basic need for remedial work soon turned into a fully-fledged redevelopment to weatherproof 84 apartments in a fully functioning retirement village in Mount Maunganui. […]

Pepper Construction’s Andrew Pepper was elated to find his New Plymouth entry had received the title of national winner in the ITM New Home up […]