‘No benefit whatsoever’ under proposed liability regime
BuiltIn construction insurance expert Ben Rickard says homeowners face “no benefit whatsoever” under the Government’s plans to move to a…
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Significant employment law changes in place
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill (Bill) has now received Royal Assent and came into force on 21 February 2026. This article…
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.…
The inspector is not your safety net: LBPs must own their work
A recurring theme in complaints to the Building Practitioners Board is Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) using Building Consent Authorities (BCA)…
Electrical registration overhaul begins
Electricians, service technicians, appliance repairers and tradespeople across New Zealand are facing a significant change in how they’re registered and what…
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…
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.…
Understanding clause E2 of the New Zealand Building Code: A critical guide for LBPs
Clause E2 of the New Zealand Building Code, called ‘External Moisture,’ helps make sure buildings stay dry, safe, and healthy.…
Why it is crucial for LBPs to make sure a building consent is issued before starting work
Not having a building consent has been a key theme in complaints to the Building Practitioners Board recently. This is…
Building Product Specifications – your questions answered
On 13 August, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) held a webinar on the new Building Product Specifications…
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