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Assistance offered to neurodiverse learners

Neurodiverse learners within the building and construction sector will be offered more help to complete their apprenticeships, thanks to a…

Consents down again

Consent numbers for standalone and multi-unit homes have dropped for a second consecutive month The number of standalone houses consented…

MBIE releases new emissions guidance

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released guidance to help the building and construction sector measure and…

Building and housing

NAWIC names 2023 Excellence Awards winners!

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) named its 11 Excellence Awards winners at Te Pae, Christchurch Convention Centre…

Occupational regulation submission released

The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released the summary of submissions to its latest consultation process In…

Engineer alleged to have ‘misappropriated’ information to sign off homes

There have been at least 1,000 completed homes across New Zealand signed off by an Engineering New Zealand member using…

Building and housing

New home consents drop 18%

May 2023 saw nearly a fifth less new homes consented compared to the same month last year. It was also…

Lead-ing the way with Adesso MODE

The Adesso Mode range offers customers performance and style – all while complying with MBIE’s new low-lead regulations In May…

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Colour on the cards

A rainbow of colours, texture, porcelain – designed with a contemporary look and feel – are set to take centre…

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…