Building Levy threshold reduced
The Government has announced changes to the Building Levy threshold that will reduce the amount it costs builders and homeowners…
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More time needed to comply with plumbing products changes under the Building Code? Consultation ends 23 April 2024
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today opened a consultation proposing to extend the transition period end…
Stay on top of regulation changes
With so many legislation changes in the building industry, it can be difficult to stay on top of what you…
January consents lowest for five years
The month of January 2024 saw fewer new homes consented than in each of the previous five January months The…
First Code of Ethics complaint upheld
Since 25 October 2022, the Code of Ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners has been enforceable by the Building Practitioners Board.…
Kiwis prioritised in AEWV review
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has outlined potential changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) to prioritise higher skilled migrants…
Builders want improved systems
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released a submissions summary provided as a result of the consultation…
Consents drop 25%
The year ended December 2023 saw consents drop by a quarter year-on-year – well below the figure of 49,538 recorded…
Making history, brick by brick
The number of women entering construction continues to grow, with the proportion of female apprentices training through BCITO up from…
Councils go digital for building consents
Councils across New Zealand are using Objective Build to manage building consents and streamline the consent process The online platform…
New report forecasts residential construction return to sustainable levels
A new report has predicted a slowdown from the post Covid-peak in the amount of residential building work in the…
Stay on top of regulation changes
With so many legislation changes in the building industry, it can be difficult to stay on top of what you…
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