Granny flats
Small standalone dwellings, also known as ’granny flats’ have been a hot topic in the industry recently, beginning with an…
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Self-certification of building work
The Government has proposed a new opt-in self-certification scheme for trusted building professionals and accredited businesses carrying out low-risk building…
Complaints not upheld
Once a complaint is made against a Licenced Building Practitioner (LBP), it initiates a formal process that ends in an…
Decision overides 10-year longstop
Duncan Cotterill partner Alysha Hinton looks at a recent Supreme Court decision that sets a new precedent for including third…
Protecting your site against theft
Thefts from building sites are a problem nationwide, with losses ranging from small hand tools to 6m shade sail poles…
The importance of air seals
Greater understanding of how to incorporate air seals in openings and penetrations in the exterior envelope of a building is…
Apprentice death puts safety in focus
Following sentencing of those found responsible for the death of a teenage apprentice on a Bay of Plenty building site,…
How to keep your business steady
Running your own building business is no small feat, especially when the economy remains flat. However, just as excellent workmanship…
Reduce your risk of tool theft
Tools theft is increasingly common and if it hasn’t happened to you yet, you’ve probably heard of someone you know…
H1 compliance and R-values
Designers have several options for achieving construction R-values that prove compliance with clause H1 Energy efficiency – this article provides…
Minor variations better defined
New and amended regulations came into force on 30 September to better clarify a ‘minor variation’ when it comes to…
Enhancing safety training with VR and AR
New technologies, such as virtual and augmented reality, can play a strategic role in enhancing safety training. BRANZ looks at…
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