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Consent numbers up 26%

The latest consenting figures show another increase for October 2021, as many regions saw jumps of more than 30% compared…

Updated energy efficiency requirements for new builds

New Building Code requirements bring biggest energy efficiency change in over a decade The latest changes to the Building Code…

Construction costs on the up

Construction costs are increasing at the fastest rate they have in three years, spurred on by record consent numbers and…

Construction sector facing $5bn boom

The National Construction Pipeline Report 2021 has forecast growth in excess of $5bn over the next six years Despite Covid-19…

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…

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,…

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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…