The site licence class
There is still some confusion around the Site licence, and what the Site licence holder’s responsibilities are onsite The Site…
LBP & Regulation
The owner-builder exemption
When Restricted Building Work (RBW) became law in 2012 measures were put in place to enable homeowners to build or…
Recent updates to the Building Code
Find out about the latest Building Code updates and how you can subscribe for the most up-to-date information The Building…
A new Code of Ethics for LBPs
The Code of Ethics, which came into force on 25 October 2022, sets behavioural standards for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs).…
BP Board hands down two verdicts
Earlier in 2022, the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) board held hearings following complaints against two Licensed Building Practitioners. What follows…
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 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,…
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