Trade reform bills pass first reading in Parliament
Two new bills have passed their first reading in Parliament: one to let experienced plumbers and drainlayers self-certify their work, and another…
Industry News
What mandatory warranties mean for builders
On Monday, Chris Penk, Minister of Building and Construction, announced that the Government would be making 10-year guarantees compulsory for all new residential…
H1 compliance settings updated
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
Liability change confirmed
New Zealand’s building and construction liability settings will move from joint and several to proportionate in 2027 The Government has…
Tiny homes on wheels are not granny flats
A court ruling serves as a reminder to builders that tiny homes on wheels are not classified as granny flats – and are not automatically…
The New Zealand Building Code: Clause B1 structure
Clause B1 of the New Zealand Building Code sets out the structural performance requirements that all building work must meet.…
Fence first, fun follows: keep kids safe around pools this summer
As summer approaches, it’s a key time to think about pool safety. Whether you’re doing a new build or a renovation, if the home you’re working on includes a pool…
WorkSafe issues warning after fatal power line incident
WorkSafe has issued a warning to tradespeople after a truck-mounted crane struck live overhead power lines at a residential site,…
$235b of NZ buildings exposed to flooding
A new national flood-hazard model developed by Earth Sciences New Zealand (ESNZ) has revealed that $235 billion worth of buildings…
Have your say on next proposed WaterMark product recognitions
MBIE is consulting on a second batch of WaterMark-certified plumbing and drainage products that, if approved, must be accepted as…
Rethinking building design to outlive earthquakes
New University of Canterbury research has demonstrated how small design changes that make buildings stiffer can reduce earthquake damage and…
Wool carpet now standard in Kainga Ora new builds
Kāinga Ora has switched to using wool carpet in all new builds and some replacement projects following a revised procurement…
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