Industry News

Rental accommodation fails the test

‘Warrant of Fitness’ pilot programme finds 94% of rental properties fail to meet proposed standards New Zealand’s regulations for rental…

First steps taken to improve consent process

Initial findings paint picture of customer expectation and experience, as part of system review MBIE established the National Building Consent…

It’s black and white

Powers Fasteners has made innovative new additions to its Blue-tip Screwbolt range, with new colour-coded anchor points sure to cure…

Consents continue upward trend

The number of new dwelling consents continues to rise, hitting a new seven-year high for the second consecutive month The…

Construction boom helps build bridges home

Increasing employment opportunities in the construction industry are drawing Kiwi tradies back from across the ditch Returning Kiwi construction workers,…

Featured

Taskforce to tackle ‘loopy’ regulations

Ever been held up or had to change plans because of a ridiculous rule? Now you can report it! In…

National Building Consent system under review

Sector Reference Group to provide industry insight on how to improve consenting system In a bid to help the building…

Finland “best rally so far” says Paddon

Hayden Paddon and John Kennard battle to their second-consecutive eighth-place WRC finish at Rally Finland The high-flying Kiwis continue to…

Community & Sponsorship

Safety charter celebrates first birthday

One year on from its conception, the Canterbury Rebuild Safety Charter has more than 100 signatures from construction, insurance and…

BIM handbook launched after industry feedback

Business Information Modeling handbook designed to help readers better understand the BIM process In an effort to increase the use…

Building consents trend hits seven-year high

Canterbury rebuild continues to push dwelling consents up The seasonally adjusted trend for the number of new dwellings consented, including apartments,…