Managing Your Renovation Project – Success Lies In The Preparation
Planning a renovation? This comprehensive checklist guides you through every step, from budgeting and scheduling to safety and cleanup, ensuring a smoother, more successful home transformation from start to finish.
Kitchen and Bathroom Trends: Transform Your Space with Affordable Financing Options
Discover the latest kitchen and bathroom trends for 2025, from spa-inspired bathrooms to innovative kitchen solutions. Learn how to transform your space with flexible financing options.
Final Date for Healthy Homes Compliance is around the corner: How Retro Construction can help Landlords in Auckland
Read more on a landlords ongoing responsibility, recordkeeping, fines and the Tenancy Agreement.
Elevating Construction Excellence Through APB Membership
Retro Construction Ltd’s APB membership reinforces its commitment to excellence in building construction. With industry-leading practices, streamlined project management, and continuous development, we deliver superior results, ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation for every client.
Granny Flats in NZ: New Rules, Tenant Rights & What Homeowners Need to Know
The terms ‘granny flat’ and ‘sleepout’ are often used interchangeably, but they refer to different structures.
Win a Valentine’s Day Hamper with Retro Construction!
This Valentine’s Day, Retro Construction is spreading the love with a special giveaway!
Understanding Legal & Procedural Aspects of Hiring a Contractor
Understanding the Legal and procedural aspects of hiring contractors for your build.
Paid Estimate vs Free Estimate in 2025
The Value of Paid Estimates in Construction Projects We understand that clients aren’t always keen to pay for estimates, especially when many builders still offer free quotes. However, there is a significant difference between a free quotation and a paid estimate. A paid estimate, prepared by a qualified quantity surveyor (QS) or estimator, offers a […]
The Bank, the CCC, and the Final Payment Dilemma
If you’ve ever dealt with a bank providing mortgage finance for a new home build or renovation, you’ll know they often hold back the final payment until the local council issues a Code Compliance Certificate (CCC). This certificate confirms the work has been completed in line with the building consent issued for the project. From […]
Xero Accounting Software: A Game Changer for Retro Construction
Managing finances efficiently is crucial for any business, especially in the construction industry, Learn how Retro Construction approaches this.