By Julia Smith
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1 February 2010, Build 116, Feature article
What is the difference between an ok building job and one you can be proud of? Construction excellence, quality, innovation in building work? Graham Coe, BRANZ chairman and a judge of the Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards, offers some insights into what makes a quality build.
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By Ian Page
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1 October 2007, Build 102, Feature article
The 2006 Census reveals some interesting changes in both age structure and training levels in the construction industry workforce.
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By Ian Page
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1 August 2013, Build 137
Clients that are clear about what they want, designers that provide sufficient detail and better project management by builders would improve the performance of small building firms, a recent BRANZ survey finds.
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By Des Molloy
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1 April 2004, Build 81
The traditional, and rightful, role of a builder is to be the main contractor — the person who organises and manages the complete contract works. These days the boundaries are not so clear-cut. Just what should you be doing?
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By Richard Merrifield
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1 October 2008, Build 108, Feature article
Many builders are frustrated by the delays around the building consent process and are finding it ever harder to meet client expectations.
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By Graham Anderson
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1 April 2011, Build 123, Feature article
What can builders do to change their next completed project from ordinary to being a quality home people will enjoy living in? The Registered Master Builders House of the Year awards have a range of criteria they use to identify and reward excellence.
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By Trevor Pringle
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1 April 2009, Build 111, Feature article
Traditional building roles are becoming ever more interwoven as buildings become more complex, but step outside your role and you can become liable if things go wrong.
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By Bruce Symon
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1 October 2007, Build 102, Feature article
Property inspection is a fast developing industry in New Zealand. Consumers are demanding higher standards and inspectors must now have relevant technical qualifications.
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By Pieter Burghout
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1 February 2010, Build 116, Feature article
BRANZ has been working for 40 years to ensure the industry has the information it needs to design and construct buildings of the right quality.
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By Grant Florence
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1 August 2014, Build 143, Feature article
Builders shouldn’t underestimate the importance of understanding, planning for and implementing necessary changes to meet the fast-approaching new health and safety regulations.
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