PlaceMakers celebrates excellence at 2026 conference
PlaceMakers recognised outstanding people, branches and teams from across New Zealand at its 2026 Excellence Awards, with Fletcher Building Chief Executive – Distribution…
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PlaceMakers raises $68,000 for MATES in Construction
A PlaceMakers tiny house built for Fieldays has raised $68,000 for MATES in Construction, with all proceeds supporting mental health and wellbeing initiatives across…
What consent data shows – and what it doesn’t
Building consent figures are often used as an indicator of future housing activity but they don’t show whether consented homes are ultimately completed …
Pool barrier decision reversed
A proposed swimming pool barrier comprising a 1,800mm-high timber boundary fence and its junctions with 1,200mm-high internal glass fencing has…
Councils say PIM changes unlikely to transform project timelines
While councils say they can meet the Government’s proposed, shorter statutory timeframe for Project Information Memorandums, several building consent authorities have questioned whether…
Insurance insider backs liability reforms – with caveats
The Building Amendment Bill, which proposes the introduction of a proportionate liability system, passed its first reading in Parliament on 2 July and…
National proposes mega BCA and more self-certification
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk says National would establish a nationwide specialist Building Consent Authority (BCA) for large commercial…
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