Residential Consumer Rights and Remedies
A recent Building Practitioners Board decision has highlighted the link between consumer protection and a licenced building practitioner’s obligations…
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Trades split on training reform
Trades within the construction industry are split regarding the government’s proposed work-based training reforms to replace Te Pūkenga, a collection…
Granny flats
Small standalone dwellings, also known as ’granny flats’ have been a hot topic in the industry recently, beginning with an…
Earthquake-prone building act now law
New law extends remediation timeline and runs alongside wider seismic risk review The Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters)…
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…
Stay on top of regulation changes
With so many legislation changes in the building industry, it can be difficult to stay on top of what you…
Satisfied on reasonable grounds
Building consent authorities (BCAs) need to be ‘satisfied on reasonable grounds’ that building work will meet the requirements of the…
Handling complaints made against you
Having a complaint made against you as an LBP can be a worrying event. This article provides an overview of…
Have your say on remote inspections!
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to increase the uptake…
Minor variations live
Changes to minor variations and building forms, and new minor customisation regulations are now in effect The new and amended…
(BUILD IT) RIGHT FIRST TIME
The title of 1979 Th’ Dudes classic should be a mantra for the residential construction industry Every year homeowners spend…
THE HISTORY OF THE LBP SCHEME – PART 3
The third article in the series looking at the history of the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme with MBIE’s Bruce Duggan…
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