Hands on for H1
With decades of research into thermal insulation, structural strength, internal moisture and related topics, BRANZ is well placed to give…
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Navigating premium increases
Weather events, inflation and supply constraints (among others) have increased the cost of reinsurance across New Zealand. If your premiums…
CCA changes – what’s new?
Parliament has just passed legislation amending the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA) – which applies to commercial construction contracts –…
The site licence class
There is still some confusion around the Site licence, and what the Site licence holder’s responsibilities are onsite The Site…
The owner-builder exemption
When Restricted Building Work (RBW) became law in 2012 measures were put in place to enable homeowners to build or…
Think Like a Farmer
New Zealand farmers are resilient people – builders can learn a lot from how they ride the peaks and troughs…
Build better relationships
A project’s success depends on several relationships. In this article, architect Samantha Zondag details how to nail one of them…
Managing internal moisture
High levels of indoor moisture are one of the major contributors to unhealthy homes. Indicators include condensation on windows and…
Liability for Design Mistakes
When there are design mistakes, who can be held liable – the builder or the designer? Construction insurance expert Ben…
Disaster planning
Natural disasters such as the devastating Cyclone Gabrielle are forecast to increase, so all builders should have a plan in…
Recent updates to the Building Code
Find out about the latest Building Code updates and how you can subscribe for the most up-to-date information The Building…
A new Code of Ethics for LBPs
The Code of Ethics, which came into force on 25 October 2022, sets behavioural standards for Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs).…
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