October 2007 Issue

Although the rate of increase in the number of building consents issued over the past few months has slowed slightly, they are still up overall […]

Energy use and efficiency, followed by sustainability and environmental issues, were seen as the two most important areas for future research, according to the results […]

Up to 400 residential sections are planned for the terraces near the Shotover and Kawarau river delta flats just east of Frankton near Queenstown.   […]

The landmark NZ Wood programme was officially launched at Parliament recently by Minister of Forestry Jim Anderton.   The launch kicks off the first promotional […]

Canada 20 years ahead of New Zealand in terms of building energy efficient homes New Zealand homes need improved levels of insulation and ventilation, according […]

Innovative way to order supplies just got better!   Just launched is a powerful new tool for today’s builders! The first of its kind in […]

Geothermal energy, a regional landfill, a European Aid bridge for Fiji and a stunning new addition to the Auckland Museum were the top winners at […]

GreenBuild, a national online resource for comparing the environmental and technical characteristics of building products, went live to the industry at the start of October. […]

Powerpac Group has recently launched On Site, offering an almost instant turnaround time from order placement to delivery of essential items construction site workers often […]

Inspectors from national property inspection company Realsure Ltd have become the first in New Zealand to receive the newly created Building Surveyors Accreditation, as part […]

If a business is selling plenty of products or services and buying labour and parts at the right price how is it possible for it […]

It had been clear law following the decision of Volcanic Investments Ltd v Dempsey & Wood Civil Contractors Ltd that a set-off or counterclaim could […]

In 1887 Gustave Eiffel got the nod from the Paris authorities to begin construction of his tower. It was intended as no more than the […]

A constant supply of piping hot water is crucial to the working operations of many commercial industries. This high demand requires systems that are reliable […]

Another successful Auckland Home Show was held last month, with 50,000 plus visitors attending the show.   While Carters is trade focused, they understand that […]

Promoting careers in the construction industry and helping reduce the industry’s skills shortages were key messages of the Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation’s (BCITO) […]

Dimond has recently introduced two new metal wall cladding profiles spawned from the beauty of nature, Sahara and Pacific.   Both of these contemporary profiles […]

With constant change comes constant improvement. In this instance, Interpon has developed a D1010 premium product performance warranty only offered by Fairview and Elite window […]

Christchurch-based company Flashman Flashing Systems Ltd recently launched the Flashman window and door flashing system.   The system, designed by co-directors Mike Anticich and Steve […]

Concrete cutting, drilling and removal specialist Lowery Supa Cutters Ltd not only offers half century of experience in its field, but is also an acknowledged […]

New software offers designers more flexibility and features   Designers and users in the construction industry have been using Hilti anchors with confidence for some […]

Not all walls are equal — some can be built twice as fast, in all weather conditions, while delivering all the strength and durability required […]

Building and Construction minister Clayton Cosgrove has helped launch Concrete3, an initiative to raise awareness of the sustainable qualities of concrete.   Spearheaded by the […]

Ford has launched the all-new, German-engineered Mondeo.   This has been hailed by Ford Europe as its most technically advanced car ever, and it will […]

While we wait with bated breath for the next incarnation of the Ford Falcon (little birds tell us some time next year), perhaps now is […]

Former teachers Greg and Sue Sweeney may be forgiven for feeling they are living off the sheep’s back after their wool-based building insulation company won […]

A J Saville Builder Ltd believes true workmanship, attention to detail and comprehensive co-ordination with subtrades made its project in Millbrook, Arrowtown, distinctive enough to […]

A Bay of Plenty home built by Key Homes Tauranga Ltd was the winner of the New Homes Under $250,000 category in the Registered Master […]

Arrowtown-based company AJ Saville Builder Ltd is up for top honours once again for a $1 million-plus home at the five-star Millbrook Resort.   Allister […]

National House of the Year judges Graeme Sutton and Rolly Adams have completed the residential judging for the national competition.   There are 100 Gold […]

The Registered Master Builders Federation’s Commercial & Contracts Committee was formed well over 20 years ago and is made up of highly respected and experienced […]

Three national finalists have been announced at regional awards ceremonies in the Registered Master Builders 2007 Apprentice of the Year, in association with Carters.   […]

Preliminary and General. Do you know what this is? I have talked to many builders around the country over many years, who often say “I […]

The Taranaki Registered Master Builders Association has recently bestowed a very rare life membership to Gary Lord of Lord Construction Ltd.   Only three life […]

This issue of Building Today marks my two year anniversary with the Registered Master Builders Federation — and, heck, it’s been a super fast couple […]

New Zealand’s building legislation still causing confusion for many builders and TAs   Leaky buildings have been a major concern in the construction industry in […]

Russell Hawken and John Sinclair have been honoured in appreciation for their huge contribution to, and continued involvement in the success of Construction Information Ltd […]