Resolving disputes in building projects: When is a determination appropriate?

As licensed building practitioners (LBPs) you may encounter disputes that require careful handling. Here, we look at methods for resolving these issues.

The case for statutory liability insurance

Insurance expert Ben Rickard looks at statutory liability insurance and related recent workplace prosecutions. 

Apprentices in action at regional challenges

Registered Master Builder’s CARTERS Apprentice of the Year competition has kicked off, with plenty of talent on display. 

Cement recycling method could help solve climate challenge

Innovative research has resulted in the ability to produce very low emission concrete at scale and is being dubbed ‘an absolute miracle’.  

Trade Skills

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Getting paid: Ways to load the odds in your favour

We’ve all been there – slow payers. Or, even worse, no payers. Daniel Fitzpatrick shares nine top tips on getting invoices paid.

More economic pain means a greater chance of lower interest rates

With economic growth looking to be significantly worse than the Reserve Bank predicts, enough progress should be made in cooling wage and price inflation to justify lower interest rates, says Kiwi economist Rodney Dickens.

The case for statutory liability insurance

Insurance expert Ben Rickard looks at statutory liability insurance and related recent workplace prosecutions. 

Building Legends

New Zealand Institute of Builders, in partnership with CARTERS, is delivering training for project managers looking to develop smarter ways of working.

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Heated debate? H1 insulation standards one year on

What has been the industry impact of the new H1 insulation standards that were introduced across New Zealand in May last year?

Good contracting guidelines unveiled by Master Builders

Ensuring risk and responsibility is fairly allocated during the planning stage of major construction work is the aim of new guidelines unveiled by Master Builders.

Origin story: Advantage adventures in Australia

Advantage points added up to plenty of action on and off the field at the latest CARTERS overseas trip – this time to State of Origin in Sydney.

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