Improving H1 Energy Efficiency
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has updated the settings for compliance with the energy efficiency requirements of…
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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…
Seven months of annual home consent growth
New dwelling consents rose 11.7% in the year to February 2026 compared with the previous year, marking seven consecutive months…
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…
Shadowclad® Ultra: proven performance for residential builds
Save time and reduce labour costs with Shadowclad® Ultra, a smarter cladding choice for residential builds When building homes, every…
Tradies’ seven cashflow killers
It’s 5am, and Linda is awake again with that familiar knot in her stomach. She’s worried about having enough to…
Lead-free transition ends soon
Changes to the amount of lead allowed in plumbing products will come into effect at 11:59pm on 1 May 2026…
Consent exemption for small dwellings, conditions still apply
This BRANZ bulletin explains the new Schedule 1A exemption allowing small stand-alone homes to be built without building consent, including what’s allowed, the conditions that apply and where…
PlaceMakers Product Picks – April 2026
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks to help make your projects run smoother and – hopefully –…
Closing the Loop: Managing Polystyrene on Building Sites
Polystyrene insulation is widely used in construction because it is lightweight – around 98% of it is air – durable,…
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