South Island consents rise
Consent numbers for the year ended March 2024 rose in the South Island by 6.4% – a sharp contrast to…
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Mortgage commitments indicate brighter horizons
The construction sector has received a timely boost, with March 2025 figures from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and…
MBIE sheds light on self-certification
The Ministry of Building Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has defined what it means by ‘nominal consent’, shedding fresh light on…
Proposed building consent exemption conditions for small standalone dwellings
Earlier this month, the Building Performance team published a checklist of the proposed conditions that must be met when using…
What is the best way to price construction contracts?
There are several ways to price construction contracts. In this article, Duncan Cotterill Partner Julia Flattery discusses the best options…
LBP report shows Code of Ethics influence
The Building Practitioners Board (BPB) Annual Report for 2023/24, released in October 2024, provides a comprehensive overview of the Board’s…
Self-certification gets the green light
The Government has given the green light to laws that will allow some builders sign off their own work Building…
H&S legislation criticised
The Government’s reform of health and safety legislation has been criticised by industry groups as a “disappointing backward step” Despite…
WorkSafe – be extra careful with old equipment
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued a warning to anyone using old equipment after a Rotorua teenager was the victim of…
Licensing changes welcomed
Proposed licensing regime changes for LBPs and other trades has been welcomed by industry bodies The Government is progressing changes…
Why is the cost of my fixed price building contract not fixed?
Fixed price contracts aren’t always fixed price, which can lead to confusion and potential souring in builder-client relationships. In this…
Largely positive response to overseas building products change
With MBIE and Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk touting the proposed changes to using overseas building products loudly, Under…
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