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Better project management

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.

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Tackling quality control

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.

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Retaining walls

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.

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Mind your materials

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.

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20 tips for running a smooth project

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.

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