Working as a Sub Contractor: Staying Compliant as an LBP It is a common misconception to think that only the main contractor or company needs to meet compliance obligations when a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) is working as a subcontractor. This misunderstanding can result in significant legal and professional risks. Within the building industry, there…
Keeping Warm On The Worksite This Winter Winter can be one of the toughest times of the year for tradies. Early starts, cold winds, wet weather and shorter daylight hours can make even routine jobs feel more demanding. While getting the job done remains the priority, looking after yourself and your workmates during the colder…
Safety Starts Before the First Tool Comes Out It is 6.45am and a team of tradies is gathering on a building site in Christchurch. Before a single hammer swings or power tool starts up, the crew spends ten minutes discussing the day’s work. They review the weather forecast, identify potential hazards, confirm who will be …
Reserve Force Challenges Help Drive Tuakau Man in Construction and Soldiering Private Alfred Lapwood loves heavy machinery and as a Combat Driver in the New Zealand Army Reserve Force, the military side of his life is complementing his civilian construction role. A former Tuakau College student, Private Lapwood has worked with his father at Watts …
Prepare for Safer Winter Travel Before You Set Out Winter can be a challenging time for motorists and travellers, but a little preparation goes a long way toward keeping you safe, comfortable and on the move. As the colder months settle over the country, changing weather can bring wet roads, fog, frosts and shorter daylight…
NZ Industrial Landowner Plans $110m Solar Rollout New Zealand’s largest industrial landowner is set to invest over $110 million in a rooftop solar and battery storage rollout it says will lower production costs for local and export firms while reducing pressure on the national electricity grid at peak times. Over the next decade, the initiative…
Top honours at this years’ New Zealand Commercial Project Awards LT McGuinness has won the Supreme Over $10 million Award for the second year running, this time for Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui (Wellington Central Library), while Leighs Construction was awarded the Supreme Under $10 million Award for The George Forbes Building (Stage 3)…
29 tonnes of tyre rubber in roads is just the start 29 tonnes of recycled tyre rubber have been laid as part of a road in the Selwyn District in a partnership between Selwyn District Council and HEB Construction, using rubber supplied by Treadlite New Zealand. That’s just the beginning. Tyrewise estimates up to 14,000…
Toyota NZ continues 21 Year Streak as NZ’s Most Trusted Car Brand For 21 consecutive years, Kiwi drivers have voted Toyota their Most Trusted Car Brand in the 2026 Reader’s Digest Quality Service Awards. Toyotas have been on New Zealand roads since 1967. Celebrating their 60th year in New Zealand, their success is down to…
Taking on an electrical apprentice helps grow your team, develop future talent, and add value on site. EarnLearn makes taking on an apprentice straightforward, with flexible training options and nationwide support across Electrical and Plumbing, Gasfitting & Drainlaying. Mid-year electrical intakes are now open – so there’s no better time to get started. Let’s chat.…
