Keep it cool: summer-specific safety on site

Many factors can affect your temperature on site, beyond direct sun exposure – here’s what to consider to avoid overheating in summer on site. 

Driving the charge in virtual build tech

Supercharging the framing process, a building software programme being utilised by CARTERS is benefiting many across the sector.

Residential energy modelling masterclasses incoming

Combatting the problem of overheating in new build homes is the aim of a new set of masterclasses taking place across the country from February. 

Changes to accountability for defective work

Whether you are commissioning or undertaking construction work, you need to be prepared for new measures being introduced to keep homeowners protected from issues around defective building work.

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Staff on site – what matters most to your reputation?

Why the people you employ on site matter more than any marketing campaign.

Contractor insolvency – how to mitigate your risks

Insurance expert Ben Rickard looks at how to reduce your risks when working with contractors.

Height safety - basics missed, renewed calls for better systems

Review your safety systems: That’s the message from WorkSafe after another sentencing for a safely failure when working at height.

Building Legends, managing teams

Bringing industry professionals together to learn and grow from discussing important issues affecting the Kiwi construction sector was the aim of Building Legends. 

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Be part of Building the Future

 From Friday 5 June, industry professionals will converge at Auckland’s new New Zealand International Convention Centre for the annual NZCB conference and expo.

BCITO welcomes fast-track transition to Private Training Establishment

BCITO will now deliver training directly to building and construction apprentices across 16 trades, rather than only providing resources and training support.

New Year, New CARTERS CEO announced

At CARTERS, we’re excited to start off with an update and share the news with you that Craig Banfield has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer for the business following Mike Guy’s resignation late last year.

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