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    Getting to the Entitlement Point, is what really Matters
    The NZ Building Economist
    • Apr 10

    Getting to the Entitlement Point, is what really Matters

    Qualifying circumstances must always be treated as a variation. It is a choice to argue badly as a tactic to distract, confuse, delay,...
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    Off Site Materials, Payment Terms and Risks
    The NZ Building Economist
    • Jan 30

    Off Site Materials, Payment Terms and Risks

    In these supply shortage, inflationary times, we order everything we can early, to secure the programme and the budget. But price and...
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    The Engineer and Natural Justice
    The NZ Building Economist
    • Dec 11, 2021

    The Engineer and Natural Justice

    What is natural justice? The words “natural justice” have specific meaning in the law. Natural justice comprises two rules, the rule...
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    The Principles of Valuation NZS3910:2013
    The NZ Building Economist
    • Nov 27, 2021

    The Principles of Valuation NZS3910:2013

    Here we explore [1] Valuing Variation, [2] Valuing Other Matters, and [3] the Principles of Valuation, to be applied to everything being...
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    Subcontractor Extension of Time Dis-entitlement, No harm no foul
    The NZ Building Economist
    • Nov 21, 2021

    Subcontractor Extension of Time Dis-entitlement, No harm no foul

    Three infill units, Auckland's North Shore 2021 There was a time when subcontractors were never allowed to be late. It was a time when,...
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    Show me your contract
    The NZ Building Economist
    • Nov 13, 2021

    Show me your contract

    To ensure fair resolution of claims emanating from subcontractors, the Head Contractor must be transparent with the Principal about...
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    Market Fluctuations on Contracts 2021, 2022, 2023...
    The NZ Building Economist
    • Aug 21, 2021

    Market Fluctuations on Contracts 2021, 2022, 2023...

    Our industry has largely lived with Fixed Price Lump Sum contracts since the 1980’s demise of labour awards and relatively stable low...
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    Tips for Builders - How to avoid Accounts Processing Traps
    The NZ Building Economist
    • Jan 26, 2021

    Tips for Builders - How to avoid Accounts Processing Traps

    Great customer service includes promptly presenting complete, detailed, accurate accounts. Your client has expectations about your...
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    "Let the Profit Margin be" - The Principles of Valuation
    The NZ Building Economist
    • May 2, 2020

    "Let the Profit Margin be" - The Principles of Valuation

    The Contractors financial and overhead expenses include any number of risks that frequently arise including the financial impact of Covid-19
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