After the earthquakes – LPC rebuilds for the future

Christchurch has experienced over 10,000 earthquakes since ­September 2010. Read More >.

Shed 10 on Auckland’s waterfront goes solar

The importance of solar energy to Auckland’s future has been recognised with the installation of the largest solar panel system of its kind in the country. Read More >.

Award-winning Christchurch brewery flourishing in new location

The multi-award-winning Three Boys Brewery is once again brewing full steam ahead following a move to prime new premises. Read More >.

Recycled glass needs a boost from green builders

An innovative move into the use of recycled glass as a replacement for sand in concrete mixes has placed Allied Concrete at the forefront of the sustainability-in-construction stakes. Read More >.

For love AND money

No matter what sector of the business world you work in, the battle between financial health and fulfilment is a familiar one. Read More >.

Rewrite underway of code of practice for excavations

Those involved with preparing or carrying out in-ground excavations will soon have a new code of practice (COP) to guide them. Read More >.


EDITORIAL

APRIL/MAY 2013 ISSUE
I’ve lived in the eastern suburbs of Auckland for over 20 years, and in that time have seen incredible changes to the residential landscape. Read More



OPINION - JEREMY SOLE

WHEN TRADING WITH A COMPANY ISN'T 'BUSINESS AS USUAL'
While it has not been a good year for New Zealand farmers, the remarkable summer conditions and the length of the summer season has provided something of a boost for contractors. Read More



LEGAL & LABOUR - DAVID FINNIE

LUMP SUM CONTRACTS - WHAT ARE THE RISKS?
A contract doesn’t need to be fair – it is simply a mechanism to transfer risk between parties – and contractors should be aware of the risks they are adopting when tendering for a project. Read More