Ethics breach may go to court
Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) are now bound by a Code of Ethics, which could see rogue tradies being taken to…
Industry Updates
Builders not liable for MCM fails
Builders who install BuiltReady certified modular component manufacturers products will not carry the can for any potential failure, says the…
Consent evaluation report: Part three
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its evaluation of the building consent system report. This is…
Monthly decline fails to curb strong annual result
The year ended October 2022 experienced a 5.1% increase in the number of new homes consented, despite a decline in…
2022 Building Code decisions released
In May 2022, the Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) consulted on acceptable solutions and verification methods for complying…
Te Pukenga merger questioned
Master Plumbers CEO and the Roofing Association chief executive are concerned that Te Pukenga (New Zealand Institute of Skills and…
September consents up nearly 10%
The year ended September 2022 saw a 7% increase in the annual number of new homes consented compared to the…
LBP Code of Ethics in force
The new LBP code of ethics came into force on October 25, 2022 and sets behavioural standards for Licensed Building…
Canterbury boom continues at pace
Canterbury sets a new annual record for homes consented in the year ended August 2022, with a 23% increase compared…
MCM BuiltReady scheme launched
An MBIE scheme to enable faster consenting of quality assured homes and buildings has been introduced, with applications for the…
CONSENT EVALUATION REPORT: PART TWO
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its evaluation of the building consent system report. This is…
Huge variation in consent Fees
A recent study by Te Waihanga/New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has uncovered large discrepancies in building consents fees across the country,…
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