Membrane internal roof gutters
Design trends are seeing an increase in the use of internal gutters, previously seen as risky. They have been associated…
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Councils reveal builders’ biggest consent mistakes
Councils from across New Zealand are warning that common, avoidable errors in building consent applications are causing costly delays –…
Granny flats – does less oversight mean more liability?
The Government has announced that standalone dwellings no greater than 70m2 (otherwise known as granny flats) will soon be able…
Let PlaceMakers take care of interiors – and your Christmas feed
We know time on the tools is money in the bank – so let us take care of the interior…
NZ’s Top 100 Home Builds revealed
Master Builders has revealed this year’s Top 100 homes in its 2025 House of the Year competition, celebrating the very…
PlaceMakers overseas building products FAQ
The Government has cleared the way for a major expansion in the use of overseas building products, promising builders more…
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…
Legislative pause only applies to Building Code
The Ministry of Building, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has confirmed that major changes to the Building Code system will be…
Government unveils “biggest building consent shake-up in decades”
The Government has announced sweeping reforms to New Zealand’s building consent system, promising faster approvals, clearer liability rules and more…
PlaceMakers Product Picks – August 2025
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully –…
Stand-alone dwellings drive annual increase in home consents
Standalone house consents experienced an increase across New Zealand, supporting a 1% rise in overall home consents as multi-unit dwelling…
PlaceMakers celebrates at 2025 Conference
The 2025 PlaceMakers Conference wrapped up with a celebration of the people and teams making a real difference on the…
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