Better project management
Building projects benefit from smooth running. Perhaps it is time to take a fresh look at how projects are managed and what could be done to improve the experience for client and contractor.
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By Trevor Pringle – 1 February 2019, Build 170, Feature article
Building projects benefit from smooth running. Perhaps it is time to take a fresh look at how projects are managed and what could be done to improve the experience for client and contractor.
By Alide Elkink – 1 August 2021, Build 185
It can be an expensive mistake if a house is not correctly set out on site. This happens too often, so here are some basics for getting it right.
By Ian McCormick – 1 October 2015, Build 150, Feature article
Reports of widespread shoddy building work are a warning to the industry that needs heeding. With many issues arising from lack of supervision or know-how, Auckland Council is tackling the problem head on.
By Orin Lockyer, John Tookey – 1 June 2022, Build 190
As densification increases, BRANZ is looking at how the construction industry could be more socially responsible – effectively communicating and engaging with local communities impacted by site activities.
By Simon Tonkin – 1 June 2004, Build 82, Feature article
What do building inspectors look for when inspecting building works? The consent process covers inspection of plans through to on-site inspections and issuing the Code Compliance Certificate. Being able to easily identify key components simplifies the process for everyone involved.
By Alide Elkink – 1 November 2010, Build 120
Even low retaining walls can be exposed to large forces from water, the earth behind them and nearby cars or buildings. They need to be well designed and built to prevent failure.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 February 2019, Build 170, Feature article
Proper management of the storage, exposure and protection of building materials on site is critical to delivering quality buildings. In the first of a series of articles, we look at how to start off on the right foot.
By Alide Elkink – 1 February 2016, Build 152
There can be large forces at work on retaining walls so they need to be well designed and built to avoid failure.
By Trevor Pringle – 1 June 2006, Build 94
When asked what is the difference between a building project that proceeds smoothly and one that has a more tortuous path to completion one word immediately comes to the fore. If this word is applied to all projects then the construction is almost always easier.
By David Hindley – 1 June 2018, Build 166
The rules around child-protection barriers to home swimming pools and spa pools changed at the start of 2017, and the rules around automatic pool covers have now been clarified.