BuiltReady MCM Scheme
Find out about the BuiltReady scheme, how it works, BuiltReady manufacturer’s certificates and Restricted Building Work Offsite construction, also known…
LBP & Regulation
LBP Code of Ethics in force
The new LBP code of ethics came into force on October 25, 2022 and sets behavioural standards for Licensed Building…
Design licence for medium density
The new medium density residential standards may require designers to add a further LBP area of practice. Even if you…
BUILDING PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION GUIDANCE
The current shortage of products means builders are increasingly turning to alternatives. This can be potentially problematic and MBIE has…
Supervising building work
Undertaking supervision of building work is an important role. All LBPs need to consider the practical and legal implications of…
New regulations for building products
New regulations (Building (Building Product Information Requirements) Regulations 2022) have been made by the Government to ensure a minimum level…
Health & Safety Challenges in 2022
The chairman of Master Brick and Blocklayers NZ shares his considerations for the toolbox meeting As we are all aware,…
LBP Code of Ethics
In October 2021, the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) introduced a Code of Ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners…
LBP scheme submissions ask for changes
In April 2021 MBIE sought feedback from Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) and those who engage with them on potential issues…
Navigating skills maintenance
Following on from the History of LBP series, this article looks into what continued professional development (CPD) looks like. In…
LBP incompetence exposed
A Canterbury LBP was stripped of his licence after it was found that he carried out building work in a…
Grounds for complaints
Irina Vanags, Investigator for the Occupational Regulation Team at MBIE, covers why an LBP may be subject to a complaint…