Ensuring the load height of your truck is properly measured can be a fatal matter. One case from July 2021 saw a truck deflecting into the path of an oncoming vehicle, tragically causing the driver’s death. Despite being an experienced truck driver, the incident still occurred. The judge noted that truck drivers do not have […]

There are around 600 chartered surveyors in the country, but there is a high demand for more professionals in the field. Building surveyors have various responsibilities, but their main aim is improving the built environment. Their broad scope of services proves their versatility, adaptability, and comprehensive industry knowledge. They inspect plans and constructions to ensure […]

Construction and demolition waste accounts for 40 to 50 percent of New Zealand’s total waste going to landfills. Most of this dumping of construction waste is unnecessary. Research shows that at least half of waste could be diverted from landfills if it was sorted. The new Climate Action Campus Ōtautahi has teamed up with local […]

When you think of workplace hazards, factories and construction sites often come to mind. Growing research suggests our homes may harbour a silent threat: silica dust. Silicosis, the lung disease caused by inhaling silica particles, is normally associated with mining or stonecutting. However, the increasing popularity of quartz and engineered stone for kitchen and bathroom […]

Step 1: Understand the Basics SEO stands for search engine optimisation. It’s the process of improving your website to increase its visibility in Google, Bing, and other search engines whenever people look for products or services. Great SEO means you’re more likely to be found and clicked on, ultimately attracting more business, but it can […]

According to the latest NZIER (New Zealand Institute of Economic Research) Quarterly Survey of Business Opinion (QSBO), a net 35 percent of firms expect the general economic outlook to deteriorate over the coming months. The NZIER report points to a further decline in business confidence in the June quarter as higher interest rates continue to […]