Home consents strengthen as multi-unit dwellings drive annual growth
New residential consent figures for November 2025 – published in January – show continued momentum in New Zealand’s building sector,…
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NZCBIA report reveals the true scale of New Zealand’s construction sector
New analysis from the New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association puts the construction sector’s true value at $94bn – nearly double commonly…
Silica dust: a hidden risk on site
While many construction hazards are easy to spot, some of the most dangerous are invisible – such as respirable crystalline silica (RCS)…
2025 NZCBIA report shines a light on productivity and strategy
The New Zealand Chinese Building Industry Association (NZCBIA) has released its second annual State of the Sector report, offering a…
MBIE clarifies supermarket consent introductions
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) told Under Construction its role in facilitating introductions between supermarket developers and Christchurch City Council under the national…
Major projects confirmed for 2026 so far
Major projects confirmed for 2026 so far As forecast in the latest National Construction Pipeline Report, construction activity is set…
Deck height dispute prompts reminder on fall risk thresholds
A recent building determination has served as a timely reminder about fall-from-height rules, particularly for work involving decks or platforms on sloped…
WorkSafe issues warning following ‘preventable’ fall
WorkSafe is cautioning all businesses that work at height to review their safety systems, following sentencing for a fall that…
Transforming Building Consenting Behaviour – What Design LBPs Need to Know
Learn how to reduce RFIs and speed up building consents with better documentation, searchable PDFs, and clear compliance details The…
Granny flats get legal go ahead
From 15 January 2026, building and resource consents are no longer required for new, single-storey standalone dwellings up to 70m2 – providing they meet…
Report forecasts 2026 construction rebound
The 2025 National Construction Pipeline Report – based on building and construction forecasting by BRANZ, and data from building economics consultancy Pacifecon (NZ) Ltd…
Public Works Act passes first reading
Legislation to modernise the Public Works Act has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle. The reforms aim to shorten historically slow…
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