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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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