Consent numbers up 26%
The latest consenting figures show another increase for October 2021, as many regions saw jumps of more than 30% compared…
Industry Updates
Construction costs on the up
Construction costs are increasing at the fastest rate they have in three years, spurred on by record consent numbers and…
CONSENT NUMBERS INCREASE BY 25%
The latest consenting figures show another increase for September 2021, as many regions saw jumps of more than 20% compared…
TINY HOME ADVICE NOW AVAILABLE
After years of conflicting guidance and verdicts for current and would-be tiny home owners, the Ministry of Building and Innovation…
BUILDING LAW REFORM UPDATE
More than two years since the building law reforms were announced, Cabinet has agreed to the policy proposals developed by…
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING
Considerable evidence exists to show that, in a large proportion of buildings, passive fire protection has not been effectively designed,…
Material relief for Auckland-based tradies
Auckland Council has expanded the list of materials tradies can substitute to help managed increasing supply issues In the face…
Steel yourself for longer lead times
Lead times for the delivery of steel products have increased, but industry bosses are keen to emphasise that supply isn’t…
CONSTRUCTION JOBS ON THE RISE
Statistics show construction sector leading recruitment growth in New Zealand as businesses report higher incomes as result of post-lockdown building…
CCA PASSES FIRST READING
The Construction Contracts Act (Retention Money) Amendment Bill aims to further ensure retention money set aside for subcontractors goes to…
BUILDING ACTIVITY ON THE UP
Residential sector drives increase in building activity in the June 2021 quarter The volume of building activity in New Zealand…
BUILDING CONNECTIONS WITH TRADE CAREERS
Trade Careers tackles the tough issues to encourage more women into construction, with PlaceMakers now on board as an official…