Warnings over Chch rebuild
Delayed peak in activity causing discomfort for some construction companies. Construction companies waiting for the Christchurch rebuild to get fully…
Industry Updates
New house trend slowing down
Consents at five-year high but easing. Despite an upward trend for new houses over the past two years, the rate…
Builder beware! Home insurance changes could put you at risk of liability
As a result of the Canterbury earthquakes, insurance companies across the board are changing the way they insure homes. “For…
Building consent documents decoded
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) recently released new guidance on the use of Certificates of Work, Producer…
These boots were made for… falling?
In a bid to warn Kiwis of winter dangers, ACC recently released information about a surprising ACC claim culprit –…
New dwelling trend still on the up
Consent volumes and values for new homes continue to trend upward. The monthly trend for all new home consents has…
Changes in the works – have your say!
In its bid to help create a more efficient and productive building industry, MBIE is planning to incorporate 31 Standards…
Building sector celebrates Orders of Merit
Graham Coe, the man who offered Auckland homeowners the first Master Build Guarantee, has been made an Officer of the…
A site to call your own
Ever wondered what the licensed building practitioner (LBP) board does, where you’re registered or how to record your learning online?…
Standalone homes on the increase
After two years of increases, the trend for new housing consents is now where it was five years ago. In…
Industry and government leaders commit to signing safety charter
In early July, more than 50 construction, insurance, central and local government leaders came together to sign and endorse a…
Hirepool – Hirequip merger to benefit SMEs
Hirepool’s purchase of Hirequip was recently finalised, with the newly created business targeting a range of growth opportunities nationwide. “We…