Trade Leader

Trade Leader - november 2011

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Trade Leader - september 2011

Building organisations have welcomed the Government's leaky homes Financial Recovery Package saying it could help resolve disputes but some concerns remain.

Trade Leader - july 2011

Occupational licensing is well underway and building practitioners are being urged to become licensed as soon as possible to avoid being excluded from some building work next year

Trade Leader - May 2011

We've given the Trade Leader a renovation! Some of the new features include:

• International news as well as our local NZ articles

• New regular columns e.g. Health and Safety and refresh of old columns e.g. Legal Matters, Money Matters

Trade Leader - February 2011

With new regulations proposed for internal housing timber, we look at what’s behind the move and what it means for the Frame and Truss industry.

While current building activity levels remain low due to the demand for affordability, any efficiency that can be introduced will provide much needed value to the industry.

Trade Leader - November 2010

Following the recent earthquake, Canterbury is on a massive rebuilding mission.

One can safely say that last's month's Canterbury earthquake casued property damage so serve that it may take several years to rebuild.

Trade Leader - August 2010

On the first of July, we officially opened the doors to our new manufacturing site in the Wellington suburb of Wingate. A team of 20 staff will detail and manufacture frames, trusses and mid floors for all customers’ building requirements.

The location for the new site, one of 15 Carters manufacturing sites in New Zealand, is an existing building that was retrofitted over a period of three months.

Trade Leader - June 2010

If a member of the public, a contractor or an employee gets injured on an unsafe building site, it can become a costly business for chippies, with the prospect of them facing bank-breaking fines. What measures can builders take to protect themselves? What measures can they take to protect the public, contractors and employees?

Trade Leader - April 2010

If you want to kickstart your fledgling building career then you can’t go past reaping the many benefits of entering the Registered Master Builders Carters Apprentice of the Year competition. Three of last year’s winners gave their take on what the competition meant to them and their future careers.

Trade Leader - February 2010

A new system that promises to fast track New Zealand’s red-tape-ridden building consent processes has just come into effect. How does it work, and how will it benefit the industry? Long-winded, complicated, unnecessary and very costly consent procedures have long been the bane of Kiwi builders’ lives.

Trade Leader - November 2009

It’s taken a long time to build New Zealand. And Carter Holt Harvey has been a proud part of that for 150 years. Our foundations were set way back in 1859 when Robert Holt established his fi rst sawmill. Holt was a hard worker and an entrepreneur with a vision for the future, as were Francis Carter and Alex Harvey. All three were business pioneers who built proud companies from humble beginnings.

Trade Leader - August 2009

In an effort to help cut compliance costs and the time it takes to process building consents, the Government is now giving the Resource Management Act a longawaited overhaul. What are their plans and will the proposed changes make life easier for builders or lead to even more meddling from the authorities? Anya Kussler investigates.

Trade Leader - June 2009

Ready to explore the Brave New World? Discover how Future Proof Building can take your business to the next level. Business Tips on page 11 offers advice on how to cut the fat off your budget. The Insider uncovers the risks associated with insulation over downlights. Edmund Lawler discusses certainty in contracting and Health Watch gives pointers on “ergonomically correct” work set-ups for builders. Do you know the odds of being struck by lightning? Turn to Ultimate Stats on pg 14 to find out.

Trade Leader - April 2009

This month we look into the National party’s infrastructure spending package, what are these initiatives and will they have a positive impact on the construction industry? The Insider explores the costs of councils building, consent, inspection and approval process and our Money Matters specialist Glen Beuvink teaches how to turn an unhappy customer into a loyal and happy one!

Trade Leader - February 2009

Learn how to get paid using the Construction Contracts Act 2002 in Legal Matters. Turn to Health Watch to discover several techniques to building decks that are safe, sound and can last the distance. Discover what’s happening on the construction front in Regional Round ups and learn the art of schmoozing in Money Matters.

Trade Leader - November 2008

The wait is over, check out New Zealand’s top apprentice for 2008! Edmund Lawler discusses streamlining the Building Act in Legal Matters while Glen Beuvink weighs up the pros and cons of hiring another employee versus an independent contractor. Graeme Sinclair reveals the fisherman’s gem that is Lake Okataina and Builders Crack looks at the funny side of slogans.

Trade Leader - September 2008

Legal Matters examines recent changes to Employment Law while Money Matters focuses on what to look out for when implementing an accounting package. The Insider reveals details the Licensing Building Practitioner Scheme and don’t forget to check out page 14 for scrumptious recipes for Cajun Mussels and Moroccan Fish Marinade!