Tradies’ seven cashflow killers
It’s 5am, and Linda is awake again with that familiar knot in her stomach. She’s worried about having enough to…
Industry News
Lead-free transition ends soon
Changes to the amount of lead allowed in plumbing products will come into effect at 11:59pm on 1 May 2026…
Consent exemption for small dwellings, conditions still apply
This BRANZ bulletin explains the new Schedule 1A exemption allowing small stand-alone homes to be built without building consent, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply and where…
Builder fined for sediment discharge
An Auckland builder has been ordered to pay $5,000 after admitting to discharging sediment-laden water from an apartment construction site…
Private BCA unlikely to ease council workload
Council says the approval of a new private building consent authority will have “no meaningful impact” on its workload Despite…
Fast-track approvals accelerate three major housing developments
Three residential projects across Auckland, Hawke’s Bay and Queenstown have received approval through the Government’s fast-track consenting process, adding thousands…
Is 2026 going to be a good year?
Allan Bellve – Director – Bellve Construction Staff: 1 Location: Auckland To be honest, anything will be an improvement on…
Economists surprised by sharp fall in construction activity
New data showing a larger-than-expected drop in building activity last year has surprised economists, although rising consent numbers this year…
Verbal agreement? The CCC may still be yours
Did you know that even a handshake agreement on a residential build can quietly shift key responsibilities onto the builder?…
Second private building consent authority approved
A second private Building Consent Authority (BCA) has been approved by the Government, marking another step in the gradual expansion…
Fresh figures shed light on construction trends
This Stats NZ analysis brings together several datasets to provide insights into the recent performance of New Zealand’s construction industry…
MBIE operation targets unlawful practices in construction
A coordinated operation led by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has visited 147 construction businesses across the…
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