2022 Building Code consultation decision
In May 2022, the Ministry of Building, Employment and Innovation (MBIE) opened a consultation on acceptable solutions and verification methods…
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LBP fined for reckless substitution
A Canterbury Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) has been fined after he was caught using an unauthorised, imported roofing product to…
Auckland completions on the up
The number of new homes being completed in Auckland remains high, though consent numbers are dropping from their 2022 peak…
LBP struck off
A Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) has been struck off after charging for services that he didn’t provide Jonesy Construction director…
TASTE OF TRADES NOW AVAILABLE
BCITO Te Pukenga says micro-credentials offer learners an opportunity to see what a career in the trades could look like…
FROM THE GROUND UP
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas, while providing insight for…
PlaceMakers kitchen dreams
Michelle and Greg Neville used PlaceMakers for their new kitchen because of a recommendation from their builder, and it couldn’t…
Kitchen questions
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Builder paralysed after company failures
Two building companies were fined more than $500,000 for failing to ensure the health and safety of workers Chunda Limited…
MBIE wants your opinion
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is conducting a public consultation on how the building consent process could…
Builder wins house renovation dispute
A builder recently won a Disputes Tribunal case brought by a disgruntled former client and was awarded $24,890 The Tribunal…
April continues downward trend
There was a 26% decline in the number of new homes consented in the month of April 2023 compared with…
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