Asbestos regulation reminder
Friable asbestos must only be removed by a licensed asbestos removalist, says WorkSafe, following a ruling by Christchurch District Court,…
LBP & Regulation
BUILDING FOR CLIMATE CHANGE
The building and construction sector is a significant contributor to carbon emissions. To meet New Zealand’s climate change goals, a…
RIGHT FIRST TIME
Getting work done correctly the first time is an efficient way of meeting deadlines, budgets and standards. It is also…
NEW BUILDING CONSENT EXEMPTIONS
Changes to the Building Act will mean building consents won’t be needed for some new or expanded types of low-risk…
Upcoming changes to retention money regime
Based on feedback from a limited consultation with the sector, changes to the retention money regime are underway to ensure…
BP Board cancels LBP’s licence
The Board recently handed down a significant sanction against carpenter Henry Rogo. The Board chose to publish the details of…
CONSENTS DITCHED FOR LOW-RISK BUILDING
Minister for Building and Construction Jenny Salesa announced on 24 May that new building consent exemptions are being added to…
ON-THE-JOB LEARNING
Sometimes LBPs struggle to think of ideas for on-the-job learning, especially if they have been working with the same products…
LIQUEFACTION LESSONS
Following a two-year transition period, Acceptable Solution B1/AS1 will no longer be used for foundations on land prone to liquefaction.…
USING TIMBER JOINERY CORRECTLY
Timber joinery is a feature of New Zealand heritage architecture and is a relevant part of building and renovation today,…
KEEPING UP THE BUILDING CODE
The Building Code is required to evolve over time to meet the needs of New Zealanders. To achieve this, the…
KEEPING YOUR RECORDS STRAIGHT
It’s important to provide a Record of Work upon completion of Restricted Building Work Records of Work must be filled…