Government announces Green Star rating for new government buildings
From 2022, all new non-residential government buildings with a capital value over $25m will have to meet new green standards…
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PLACEMAKERS PLAYS ITS PART TO HIT 90%
PlaceMakers is working tirelessly to ensure as many staff and tradies as possible are vaccinated Thoroughly committed to the cause,…
CONSENT NUMBERS INCREASE BY 25%
The latest consenting figures show another increase for September 2021, as many regions saw jumps of more than 20% compared…
TINY HOME ADVICE NOW AVAILABLE
After years of conflicting guidance and verdicts for current and would-be tiny home owners, the Ministry of Building and Innovation…
BUILDING LAW REFORM UPDATE
More than two years since the building law reforms were announced, Cabinet has agreed to the policy proposals developed by…
PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION PLANNING
Considerable evidence exists to show that, in a large proportion of buildings, passive fire protection has not been effectively designed,…
LBP CODE OF ETHICS INTRODUCED
On 26 October 2021 a Code of Ethics was introduced by Government for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs), with a one-year…
SEPT/OCT APPRENTICE OF THE MONTH
Te Rapa first year apprentice scoops $250 Noel Leeming E-Gift card! Jayson Stewart might be a first-year apprentice, but he’s…
FROM THE GROUND UP
Our apprentice column provides an opportunity for PAC members to share their views, experiences and ideas, while providing insight for…
KS BUILDERS SAYS FAREWELL TO FAFFING
With jobs through to 2022 on its books, Auckland-based KS Builders doesn’t have extra time to invest in the admin…
MANAGING MATERIAL SHORTAGES
Builders’ Business is a column by builders for builders. Its objective is to provide a forum, particularly for small business…
Learnings from Board decisions
The Building Practitioners Board (the Board) is able to notify the public of any disciplinary action it takes to uphold…
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