Building safety into the process
Auckland Frame & Truss creates innovative and effective method for reducing dust exposure. Keen to ensure its Frame & Truss…
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Important building act update
The Building Amendment Act 2013 expands the range of work not requiring a building consent, imposes higher penalties for work…
Industry members unite for worthy cause
Charity Build raises almost $130,000 for the Child Cancer Foundation. PlaceMakers Hutt City joined forces with the Certified Builders Association…
New dwelling consents hit six-year high
‘Unusually high’ number of new dwellings in December boosts overall figures. A large increase in new dwellings in Auckland and…
Back doorstep winner is back again!
Coromandel catch challenges South Island contenders. We’re not sure if it’s Tim ‘The Mate’ Zimmerman’s prowess as a fisherman, or…
BCITO merges with JITO and DecorateNZ/FloorNZ
Merger will bring ‘positive change’, says chief executive Ruma Karaitiana. After discussions with a number of potential merger partners over…
Apartments boost monthly dwelling trends to highest level since January 2008
The trend for new houses continues to increase, albeit at a slower rate. The number of building consents issued for…
New homes exempt from lending restrictions
Registered Master Builders Federation and Certified Builders Association applaud Reserve Bank’s decision. After taking building industry concerns into account, the…
An incredible year
Kiwi rally champion Hayden Paddon adds WRC debut to his year of accomplishments. It’s been a challenging yet rewarding year…
Aging population requires appropriate housing
New Zealand aged care facilities “woefully unprepared” for baby boom generation retirement. Since the early 1980s, the population aged 65-plus…
New dwelling consents hit record highs
Canterbury consents the largest number of new dwelling since records began in 1976. A total of 599 new dwellings were consented…
BIM gaining popularity in New Zealand
Survey indicates Kiwis are beginning to realise the benefits of Building Information Modelling. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is creating efficiencies…