Most BCAs hit inspection target
New government data shows almost all Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) are meeting mandatory inspection timeframes Introduced in August, BCAs are required to complete at least…
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Trade reform bills pass first reading in Parliament
Two new bills have passed their first reading in Parliament: one to let experienced plumbers and drainlayers self-certify their work, and another…
What mandatory warranties mean for builders
On Monday, Chris Penk, Minister of Building and Construction, announced that the Government would be making 10-year guarantees compulsory for all new residential…
H1 compliance settings updated
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
Liability change confirmed
New Zealand’s building and construction liability settings will move from joint and several to proportionate in 2027 The Government has…
Tiny homes on wheels are not granny flats
A court ruling serves as a reminder to builders that tiny homes on wheels are not classified as granny flats – and are not automatically…
The New Zealand Building Code: Clause B1 structure
Clause B1 of the New Zealand Building Code sets out the structural performance requirements that all building work must meet.…
WorkSafe issues warning after fatal power line incident
WorkSafe has issued a warning to tradespeople after a truck-mounted crane struck live overhead power lines at a residential site,…
Have your say on next proposed WaterMark product recognitions
MBIE is consulting on a second batch of WaterMark-certified plumbing and drainage products that, if approved, must be accepted as…
Wool carpet now standard in Kainga Ora new builds
Kāinga Ora has switched to using wool carpet in all new builds and some replacement projects following a revised procurement…
The inspector is not your safety net: LBPs must own their work
A recurring theme in complaints to the Building Practitioners Board is Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) using Building Consent Authorities (BCA)…
Lack of clarity over granny flat resource consent exemptions
The Government has confirmed that legislation enabling the consent-free construction of granny flats – small standalone dwellings up to 70m²…
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