Subbies’ retentions given more protection
The changes passed in the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act aim to strengthen subcontractors’ protection from business failure Minister…
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Have your say on building levy fees!
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released a consultation document for public feedback on three proposed changes…
February consents down almost a third
There was a 29% decrease in the number of new homes consented in the month of February 2023 when compared…
Apprenticeship funding explained
While The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) ended on 31 December 2022, learners and employers can still access several…
Annual consents up – but January down
The year ended January 2023 saw a 1.4% increase in the number of new homes consented compared to the year…
Get financially fit, says Westpac report
A series of reports from Westpac has predicted a downturn in the building and construction sector. In this article, Under…
Consent evaluation report: Part four
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its evaluation of the building consent system report. This is…
Small rise in November consents
There was a 3.2% increase in the number of new homes consented for the year ended November 2022, compared with…
Concrete New Zealand publishes new Alternative Solution
Last updated in 2014, Concrete New Zealand has published an update to CP01 Code of Practice for Weathertight Concrete and…
Proposed Building for Climate Change amendments released
The government has proposed an amendment to the Building Act which would introduce energy ratings for buildings, as well as…
Volume of building activity up
The September 2022 quarter saw the volume of building activity rise by nearly 5% compared with the previous quarter An…
All over H1
Want to be ‘All over H1’? Clause H1 of the New Zealand Building Code, which regulates the energy efficiency of…
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