Councils respond to three-day inspection rule
Councils say mandatory inspection timeframes won’t deliver quicker building progress without changes to builder booking behaviours – and that remote…
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Deceptive tradie ordered to pay $30,000
A contractor has been ordered to pay $30,000 after abandoning a minor dwelling build halfway through – with the Disputes…
Inspiring outdoor transformations with PlaceMakers
With expert advice and trusted products, PlaceMakers helps homeowners and tradies create safe, stylish and enduring landscapes When it comes…
Building consent reform: how digital technology can make new liability rules watertight
The government’s proposed shake-up of New Zealand’s building consent system will be the biggest reform in the sector since 2004.…
Building associations cautiously optimistic about liability reform
Master Builders and New Zealand Certified Builders have backed the Government’s proposed shift to proportional liability but say the success…
Asbestos: the danger we still don’t see
Asbestos remains our leading work-related killer, claiming the lives of over 200 people every year. In this article, Brett Murray,…
Understanding clause E2 of the New Zealand Building Code: A critical guide for LBPs
Clause E2 of the New Zealand Building Code, called ‘External Moisture,’ helps make sure buildings stay dry, safe, and healthy.…
What proportional liability may mean for builders
The Government’s plan to shift the construction sector to a proportional liability regime is set to ease pressure on councils…
Apartment consents up 92% for month of July
Minimal movement in overall number of new home consents, despite spike in apartments Apartment consents rose in both monthly and…
New regulation mandates faster building inspections
A new regulation that took effect on 22 August require Building Consent Authorities (BCAs) to complete 80% of building inspections…
Fire consultation raises concerns
New Zealand’s Building Code fire safety provisions are failing to keep up with modern risks, according to a consultation that…
RMA reform aims to unclog consent bottlenecks
The Government passed a second round of reforms to the Resource Management Act (RMA) on 14 August, aiming to end…
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