Construction downturn ending – but when will the recovery begin?
Residential construction punches above its weight when it comes to influencing NZ’s economic cycle. In this article, BNZ Chief Economist…
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Granny flat exemption clears select committee with minor changes
The Government’s proposal to exempt granny flats from the building consent process has taken a major step forward, with the…
Aussie WaterMark-certified products recognised as NZ Building Code compliant
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has published the first set of recognition notices for selected plumbing and…
New solar certification required for sparkies connecting to grid
As the Government tries to drive increased solar uptake across New Zealand’s residential construction sector, new regulations mean electricians need…
Griptec®: stronger connections for seismic resilience
Griptec® mechanical couplers offer a faster, stronger alternative to traditional reinforcement joints, helping New Zealand contractors build safer, more resilient…
PlaceMakers products on the big stage
The international hit renovation reality show Love It or List It landed on New Zealand screens for the first time…
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…
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,…
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