Tradies are some of the hardest-working business owners out there. Long hours, demanding clients and the constant juggling of jobs leave little time for anything else, especially marketing. The physical toll of the work, combined with unpredictable schedules and tight deadlines, means most tradies are focused on simply getting through the day rather than thinking […]

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has launched its Top of the South chapter, a milestone for all women working in construction in the Nelson and Tasman regions. “It’s great to see how the representation of women in construction has grown and today they are hard at work in just about every job […]

The building and construction industry in New Zealand has experienced a marked slowdown in cost inflation, signalling a significant shift from the heightened levels of recent years. Cost inflation has slowed dramatically due to reduced pressures in the sector, improved supply conditions, and falling commodity prices, according to a new report from industry research company […]

Bigger Flats, Fewer Barriers The Government has confirmed that homeowners will soon be able to build granny flats up to 70 square metres without needing building or resource consents. The reform, a key plank of the National–NZ First coalition agreement, aims to reduce red tape and boost housing supply by making it easier and more […]

Government Pushes for Trusted Tradies Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk wants Kiwis to identify high-quality, trusted professionals more easily. The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and we tend to amplify the negative stories of cowboy builders ripping off New Zealanders, which unfairly tarnishes the construction industry’s reputation. “Most tradies are highly skilled and trustworthy, […]

Elevating Work Platform (EWPA) has recently reviewed the value lines and objectives to ensure that as an association they are delivering to their members and to the safety of the Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) industry. From this review, a strategic plan was developed. This new action plan has the potential to continue helping the […]