Open-source granny flat plans project launched
A University of Auckland research project aiming to develop open-source plans for small standalone dwellings has begun, with researchers seeking…
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Sleep outs are not granny flats
This BRANZ bulletin explains the Schedule 1 exemptions for sleepouts, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply and when building…
New round of PlaceMakers LBP seminars announced
A new series of PlaceMakers LBP Skills Maintenance Seminars will take place this May, with events scheduled in Kapiti, Christchurch,…
REBUILDING ESTIMATIONS: BRINGING PEOPLE, PROCESSES & SYSTEMS TOGETHER
We’ll be the first to say it: the PlaceMakers Estimations service needed work. The turnaround times weren’t cutting it –…
Improving H1 Energy Efficiency
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
Window compliance shouldn’t hurt
Window and Glass Association NZ technical manager Robert Campion reveals some of the biggest window compliance issues and provides advice…
Liability overhaul introduces ‘last resort’ warranty suspension mechanism
MBIE outlines contingency following scrutiny of homeowner risk under proposed proportional liability reforms Homeowners could face gaps in protection under…
Public consultation opens on draft code for residential construction safety
Public feedback is being sought on a draft Approved Code of Practice aimed at clarifying health and safety responsibilities…
How the new granny flats building consent exemption is changing restricted building work for LBPs
While the definition of Restricted Building Work (RBW) has not changed, the way RBW is delivered under the granny flats…
Transforming Building Consenting Behaviour – What Design LBPs Need to Know
Learn how to reduce RFIs and speed up building consents with better documentation, searchable PDFs, and clear compliance details The…
Building work that does not need a building consent
Schedule 1 of the Building Act 2004 shows the type of building work that can be carried out without a…
The New Zealand Building Code: Clause B1 structure
Clause B1 of the New Zealand Building Code sets out the structural performance requirements that all building work must meet.…
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