Industry welcomes construction ACOP but raises concerns
Site Safe and the New Zealand Institute of Safety Management have supported clearer guidance on residential construction health and safety…
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Paslode NightWolf: Built for the demands of the jobsite
Productivity is often lost to small interruptions, such as tool stoppages, cold weather misfires, and fatigue from prolonged tool use,…
District plan changes proposed for New Plymouth and Wellington
The Government is progressing changes to residential planning controls in New Plymouth and heritage provisions in Wellington, following investigations under…
What builders need to confirm before quoting for fencing
Boundary location, consent requirements and agreements between adjoining owners can affect the scope, cost and timing of a fencing project…
WorkSafe explains HSWA changes
New WorkSafe guidance outlines how changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act will affect businesses from 1 April…
Building Smarter in 2026: Tips, risks and what reforms mean
Building inspections are changing. Technology is improving, remote inspections are becoming more common, construction products and systems are becoming more…
Review targets building consent exemptions
The Government has launched a review of building consent exemptions, examining whether more lower risk work could proceed without consent…
RMA transition to new planning system begins
New laws replacing the Resource Management Act promise a simpler and more consistent approach to development – but builders won’t…
PlaceMakers product picks – November 2026
Every month, we round up our top Product Picks showcasing innovation, new products and the brands that builders know and…
Smart anchoring for Kiwi tradies
Every tradie knows that nothing ruins your day faster than a fixing that doesn’t hold, except maybe discovering someone ‘borrowed’…
Supervision: Getting it right as an LBP
Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) who supervise building work are responsible for its quality and compliance. This article explains supervision requirements,…
Have consent numbers returned to 2023 levels?
For the third month in a row, the annual number of new homes consented exceeded 40,000 – a level last…
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