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5 reasons upskilling your staff is essential
5 reasons upskilling your staff is essential
30 July 2018
  Work is busy, the bills are being paid and the team are happy. Or... Work could be busier, you’re just about paying bills and the...
Apprentices Wanted
Apprentices Wanted
19 June 2018
  NZ has a big problem. It has a rapidly growing population with a housing shortage. Our building industry can’t keep up with the...
The Tradie: a human of so many talents.
The Tradie: a human of so many talents.
28 February 2018
  We’ve taken a look back over the most popular posts from our Facebook page in 2017. And that’s given us reason to believe that...
Should Tradies buy their customers a Christmas gift?
Should Tradies buy their customers a Christmas gift?
22 November 2017
  Yes, even a Tradie can be thoughtful at Christmas.   Just imagine your customer’s face when you turn up with a Christmas gift to...
Revealed: 10 Waste Reduction Tips For Your Construction Site
Revealed: 10 Waste Reduction Tips For Your Construction Site
25 August 2017
  Ever worry about all the waste generated on your construction site?  You should.  Because construction and demolition waste...
Tradie pranks: Funny or not?
Tradie pranks: Funny or not?
26 July 2017
  Everyone loves a great prank, right? Tradies have been pranking each other for years — especially their apprentices. But is it funny?...
What our Facebook posts say about our customers
What our Facebook posts say about our customers
14 December 2016
  We've looked back over our popular Facebook posts from 2016 and made some big calls (possibly defamatory) as to what their popularity...
How floor protection increases efficiency
How floor protection increases efficiency
16 August 2016
  You’re on a tight deadline.   You need to crack in and get this project started ASAP. No time for mucking around....
Ovaboard: Choosing the right floor protection for the job
Ovaboard: Choosing the right floor protection for the job
17 May 2016
  Heard about new Ovaboard Reinforced Kraft MD?   Perhaps you're confused about the difference between the original...
Building site: Who's responsible for damage?
Building site: Who's responsible for damage?
30 March 2016
  Ever dealt with a customer complaint about damage to their property during a building project? It’s tough. Sometimes it’s not...
Better floor protection. Throw away your drop cloths!
Better floor protection. Throw away your drop cloths!
7 March 2016
  Got a big painting project on? The first thing you need to do is get rid of your dusty old drop sheets. Why? Because you can now use...
Ovaboard: 2015 in review
Ovaboard: 2015 in review
27 January 2016
  Wow - January’s almost over! Before we crack too far into another exciting year we thought it would be a good idea to reflect on...
Building materials: 10 of the best new innovations in 2015
Building materials: 10 of the best new innovations in 2015
4 December 2015
  Have building techniques and technologies changed much in the last century?   You bet.   Some things remain...
Paint spills: The true cost of trashing the floor
Paint spills: The true cost of trashing the floor
22 October 2015
  Are you doing enough to protect your customers’ floors while you renovate?   Sure, you might cover them with a drop...
Uncovered: 5 options for protecting your floors
Uncovered: 5 options for protecting your floors
18 September 2015
  You know what building sites are like, right?   Tools get dropped, paint and plaster gets spilled, boots tramp in debris,...