Regulatory

Builders hopeful private BCA competition will lift outcomes

Builders from across New Zealand are hopeful that the introduction of a private building consent authority will increase competition in…

Schedule Method to be removed as H1 compliance pathway

The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is removing the Schedule Method as a method of complying with clause…

Building and housing

New Industry Skills Boards announced

The Government has decided that, following the disestablishment of Te Pūkenga, eight new Industry Skills Boards (ISBs) will begin operations…

Industry News

Being prepared for building inspections

Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity and weathertightness of New Zealand’s residential buildings …

Brick & Blocklaying

Mixed reaction from councils over private BCAs

Several councils have expressed concerns over the potential for conflict of interest regarding the private building consent authority model –…

Government advances housing growth reforms

The Government is moving ahead with reforms to accelerate housing development across New Zealand, with legislation that aims to increase…

Granny flat ethics explained

According to the Licensed Building Practitioner Code of Ethics, LBPs need to know what building work they are allowed to…

Building and housing

MBIE clarifies private BCA liability

MBIE has clarified how liability will work for Building Consent Approvals Limited (BCAL), which is due to become New Zealand’s…

Investment Boost can help builders

Builders could find themselves with a much lower tax bill at the end of the financial year 2026 thanks to…

Consent-free solar panels proposed

The Government has announced plans to make it easier to install solar panels and proposed changes to power infrastructure to…