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Project Management
You may choose to have your architect or designer stay on as full project manager or you may have an arrangement where your builder is the project..
Their damp, overpriced rental was harming his daughter, so he built her a new house for $4200
Good on this resourceful Kiwi for building his own little slice of paradise http://bit.ly/2feaopr
$50b apartment sector shake-up promised post-election
HOBANZ protested the original legislation, pointing out how poorly it was written. Now even National, who forced it through, recognise it as..
5 Key Things for Your Building Project
Check this list and then check it twice for a smooth build http://bit.ly/2f9fFOt
HOBANZ - Home Owners and Buyers Association of New Zealand
Shocking examples continue to come to light, with innocent homeowners being financially destroyed, through no fault of their own. This scandal..
Tradie slams into Nigel Latta's fence after sacking
Not the best response when you’ve been fired off a job…
50 Iconic Buildings Around the World You Need to See Before You Die | Architectural Digest
Bit of inspiration from the world’s most famous architectural wonders http://bit.ly/2wWI3ss
This amazing rotating home lets you change the view with a push of a button
You’ll never get sick of the view with this high-tech add-on http://bit.ly/2w9ypoZ
A cramped, u-shaped kitchen gets a Scandinavian inspired makeover
A great way to bring a fresh sense of space to a kitchen area http://bit.ly/2h4HAgb
Renovations, Additions and Alterations
The tricky thing about additions is that you must complement the existing build, here’s some things to consider http://bit.ly/1YAgOJo
New Zealand's apartment fire regulations 'best in the world' - but too many apartment blocks have cut corners
This is absolutely shocking and don’t think it’s just apartment buildings that have problems – its regular homes too. If you’re building or renovating,..
8 Spectacular Swimming Pools That Were Built Into Nature | Architectural Digest
Thinking of placing a pool in your design? These epic nature-infused pools from around the world provide epic inspiration http://bit.ly/2vR3NZ6
Why this Wanaka new-build was designed around outdoor living
Indoor/outdoor flow was of paramount concern in this Kiwi home http://bit.ly/2vQIdnz
Project Management
If you’re wanting to be your own project manager and you’ve never done any building before, may we suggest you don’t… http://bit.ly/2erPHWY
Local Focus: Dream home becomes a nightmare
Myriad issues: waterproof membrane missing, flashings too small, wrong cladding & windows; Leaky homes still happen! http://bit.ly/2wztcUi If..
Aftershock: The debacle of shoddy Christchurch earthquake repairs
We warned about this years ago and we have another story in our upcoming BoB on this too… Check out this story from the NZ Herald Android App..
Why Women Live Longer Than Men In 10+ Pics
Why we have health and safety rules. Don’t tell me you haven’t seen some of these on a building site… For more on these and other essentials..
Man Transforms $2,200 School Bus Into A Stunning Tiny Home
A clever (if very unusual!) remodel http://bit.ly/2erUuaJ
