Part 4A breaches
This Codewords 131 article goes into detail about a builders’ obligations under Part 4A of the Building Act once a contract value…
Regulatory
Govt cuts PIM wait times
The Government has announced changes to reduce the time councils can take to issue Project Information Memorandums On June 17, Building and Construction…
Working as a subcontractor: Staying compliant as an LBP
It is a common misconception to think that only the main contractor or company needs to meet compliance obligations when…
Can LBP imposters be stopped?
Builders attending a recent PlaceMakers LBP seminar in Napier were surprised to learn that despite cases of Licensed Building Practitioner numbers being used fraudulently, there is no avenue available for them to…
Code of ethics: The 4 principles explained
Since 25 October 2022, the Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) code of ethics has established clear and consistent standards for professional conduct in…
Skilled Migrant Category changes coming soon
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has confirmed changes to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) visa pathway will take effect from 24…
Know your small building fire obligations
Building garden sheds and other small buildings without a building consent? If closer than 1m to the boundary, be aware building code fire clauses apply In…
The two sides of WorkSafe collaboration
Recent WorkSafe cases show different outcomes as a result of how closely builders chose to work with the organisation Property…
WorkSafe updates asbestos guidance
WorkSafe New Zealand has updated its asbestos guidance, with changes aimed at making the material easier to follow and more…
Sleep outs are not granny flats – part three
Part three of this BRANZ bulletin explains the Schedule 1 exemptions for sleepouts, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply…
Updated granny flat rules increase choice
Tradies will soon be able to build small standalone dwellings (granny flats) with even fewer consenting requirements, as the Government…
New Zealand moves to expand self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers
A planned expansion of self-certification for plumbers and drainlayers signals a shift in how routine construction work is approved –…
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