BCITO launches micro-credentials
Learners and people interested in becoming a builder will now be able to undertake micro-credentials to give them a taste…
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2022 Building Code consultation decision
In May 2022, the Ministry of Building, Employment and Innovation (MBIE) opened a consultation on acceptable solutions and verification method…
Multi-unit homes buck downward trend
While consents for new homes saw a decrease for the year ended March 2023, the trend in multi-unit home consents…
Painting pre-primed weatherboards
Are you installing new pre-primed timber weatherboards at a client’s house? Make sure to read this handy guide, prepared by…
AEWV – what you need to know
The opening of New Zealand’s international border in July 2022 ushered in a new immigration pathway for skilled migrants called…
Building levy fees could drop
Consultation has now closed for three proposed changes to the building levy that could reduce fees for builders. Interested parties…
Apprenticeship funding explained
While The Targeted Training and Apprenticeship Fund (TTAF) ended on 31 December 2022, learners and employers can still access several…
From the ground up
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas, while providing insight for…
We’re all over H1
With six zones, three transition dates, five construction elements and more than a dozen R-values across three building types, understanding…
Communications and consents
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
H1 reaches next milestone
1 May 2023 marks the next milestone in the staged transition for the H1 Energy Efficiency updates to the Building…
Subbies’ retentions given more protection
The changes passed in the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act aim to strengthen subcontractors’ protection from business failure Minister…
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