CONSENTS TAKE FIRST DIP FOR 2019
A total of 3,180 new dwellings were consented in March — a seasonally adjusted 6.9% decrease, following 1.7% and 13.6%…
Industry News
BCITO responds to educational reforms
The Government proposal to centralise tertiary vocational training under one body has received various responses from industry stakeholders. In its…
MBIE BUILDING SYSTEM LEGISLATIVE REFORM
Have your say on NZ building laws! MBIE is proposing major changes to our building laws to improve the quality…
Negligent work proves costly
The Board continues to stay busy as complaints come through regarding LBPs carrying out work to an unsatisfactory standard Two…
Consents see third consecutive monthly increase
A total of 3,098 new dwellings were consented in February, representing a seasonally adjusted 1.9% increase, on top of a…
Spotlight on mental health
A recent study conducted by BRANZ has shed light on mental health issues within the construction industry, offering some important…
ASBESTOS CASES CONTINUE
Two cases of incorrect handling of asbestos have already been put in front of the Tenancy Tribunal in 2019, indicating…
CONSENTS AT THEIR HIGHEST SINCE 1975
A total of 33,576 new homes were consented in the year ended January 2019, the highest number of new homes…
QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORK SHAKE-UP
The Government has released a proposal that would see the country’s 16 major polytechnics fall under the remit of a…
Site Safe working to reduce skills shortage
An innovative training programme is making sure overseas workers are equipped with the necessary safety knowledge when they arrive in…
New LBP Registrar
Change is in the air for the Licensed Building Practitioner scheme, starting with a new Registrar After four and half…
Disciplinary action for LBP misconduct
More LBPs have been caught bringing the regime into disrepute after negligent work and operating outside of the proper processes…