Industry says Budget delivery remains the test
Building industry organisations have welcomed Budget 2026’s investment in infrastructure, housing and skills, but say the success of the package…
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Director sentenced over forged fire system compliance document
The sole director of a commercial fire protection company has been sentenced after pleading guilty to forging a document used to support…
A refurbishment masterpiece
Any refurbishment of this scale would be a challenge in itself, but the complex and delicate nature of completing it beneath six occupied floors of…
Working as a subcontractor: Staying compliant as an LBP
It is a common misconception to think that only the main contractor or company needs to meet compliance obligations when…
Wellington library project recognised after overcoming major engineering challenges
Te Matapihi Ki Te Ao Nui – Wellington Central Library has taken the Supreme Over $10m Award at the 2026 New Zealand Commercial Project…
April consents up 52%
The annual increase in new home consent numbers continued in April, marking nine consecutive months of year-on-year growth In total, 39,078 new homes were…
Can LBP imposters be stopped?
Builders attending a recent PlaceMakers LBP seminar in Napier were surprised to learn that despite cases of Licensed Building Practitioner numbers being used fraudulently, there is no avenue available for them to…
Code of ethics: The 4 principles explained
Since 25 October 2022, the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) code of ethics has established clear and consistent standards for professional conduct in…
The danger of wood dust
Exposure to all types of wood dust can lead to irreversible lung damage – while specific types of wood dust can lead…
Skilled Migrant Category changes coming soon
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has confirmed changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa pathway will take effect from 24…
Know your small building fire obligations
Building garden sheds and other small buildings without a building consent? If closer than 1m to the boundary, be aware building code fire clauses apply In…
Waste disposal levy increase from June
New waste disposal levy increases are scheduled to take effect from June 2026, expanding the range of disposal sites covered…
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