Government unveils “biggest building consent shake-up in decades”
The Government has announced sweeping reforms to New Zealand’s building consent system, promising faster approvals, clearer liability rules and more…
LBP & Regulation
PlaceMakers is here to help!
Don’t miss the upcoming round of PlaceMakers skills maintenance seminars for Licensed Building Practitioners – coming to six centres nationwide…
LBP report shows Code of Ethics influence
The Building Practitioners Board (BPB) Annual Report for 2023/24, released in October 2024, provides a comprehensive overview of the Board’s…
Fleeing LBP fined $5.2k
A Christchurch-based Licenced Building Practitioner (LBP) was fined $3,500 and ordered to pay costs of $1,750 after he was found…
Minor variations better defined
New and amended regulations came into force on 30 September to better clarify a ‘minor variation’ when it comes to…
Satisfied on reasonable grounds
Building consent authorities (BCAs) need to be ‘satisfied on reasonable grounds’ that building work will meet the requirements of the…
Building regulations to be toughened
As the Government has sought to introduce measures to make building easier and more affordable, it has also decided to…
Building consent exemptions
Under Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004, there are some building projects that don’t require building consent. It was…
Defining supervision in relation to LBPS
Undertaking supervision is an important role and it is important all LBPs consider the practical and legal implications of performing…
A closer look at remote inspections
The Government has announced there will be a public consultation in the coming months on a range of options to…
Kitchen and bathroom home renovations
If you are doing plumbing and drainage work as part of a kitchen or bathroom home renovation, you may not…
When is a determination appropriate?
When conflicts arise between parties involved in a building project, finding the right resolution is crucial. As Licensed Building Practitioners…
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