Latest retention changes arrive
The most recent changes to the Construction Contracts Amendment Act have now come into effect. After 5 October 2023, tradies…
Industry News
Consents continue downward trend
July 2023 consents drop across several categories, although remain above historic levels In the year ended July 2023, 43,487 new…
Busting the boom-and-bust
Master Builders has released a report calling for the next government to make critical interventions in the construction industry to…
Advocating for women
Women in Trades (WIT) is a not-for-profit that promotes trades for women and plays a crucial advocating role as it…
NAWIC award winners announced!
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) named the winners of its 11 Excellence Awards at Te Pae, Christchurch…
Net zero carbon concrete plan
New Zealand’s concrete industry has launched its roadmap to net zero carbon by 2050 Concrete New Zealand (NZ) chief executive…
LBP has Design licence cancelled
The Builders Practitioners Board (the Board) has cancelled the licence of a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) after he was found…
Assistance offered to neurodiverse learners
Neurodiverse learners within the building and construction sector will be offered more help to complete their apprenticeships, thanks to a…
Consents down again
Consent numbers for standalone and multi-unit homes have dropped for a second consecutive month The number of standalone houses consented…
NAWIC names 2023 Excellence Awards winners!
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) named its 11 Excellence Awards winners at Te Pae, Christchurch Convention Centre…
Occupational regulation submission released
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released the summary of submissions to its latest consultation process In…
New home consents drop 18%
May 2023 saw nearly a fifth less new homes consented compared to the same month last year. It was also…
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