More leaky homes covered by Act
Changes to law extend government support for homeowners Three changes to the Weathertight Homes Resolution Services Act (WHRSA) will ensure…
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Controversial RMA reform inches closer
Long-awaited changes are on track to be passed this year, despite concerns The Resource Legislation Amendment Bill 2015 passed its…
Consents slow off the mark
January maintained its reputation for being a slow month for new dwelling consents, with numbers hitting a two-year low on…
Recent cases highlight importance of consents
Recent reports in the media have highlighted the importance of ensuring that the proper consents are in place before building…
Value of building work hits record highs
The value of building work hit a record high in the December quarter, but there are signs activity in Christchurch…
Fencing outside the box!
People want to put up fences for all sorts of reasons – whatever your client’s reason may be, these simple…
Mega structures: Shanghai’s green giant
Ever wondered how some of the world’s most impressive mega structures are built? In this series, we’ll look at what…
Is NZ suffering a housing affordability crisis?
According to the 2016 Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey, housing in eight of New Zealand’s main centres is “unaffordable” The…
Officers, know your duty!
The Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 imposes a number of due diligence duties on company ‘officers’. We look…
Fourth consecutive annual increase
Canterbury and Auckland accounted for more than 60% of new dwelling consents in 2015, driving the national total to an…
Central city development approved
Agreement paves way for construction to begin on central Christchurch’s residential rebuild The formalising of the East and North Frame…
WorkSafe trials new safety scheme
Construction one of several sectors targeted by the Safety Star Rating Scheme A pilot safety scheme, which aims to help…
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