Canterbury boom continues at pace
Canterbury sets a new annual record for homes consented in the year ended August 2022, with a 23% increase compared…
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Navigating a tricky environment
With new regulation, sustained labour problems and supply lines that continue to be constrained, the construction industry faces many challenges.…
MCM BuiltReady scheme launched
An MBIE scheme to enable faster consenting of quality assured homes and buildings has been introduced, with applications for the…
CONSENT EVALUATION REPORT: PART TWO
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has released its evaluation of the building consent system report. This is…
Huge variation in consent Fees
A recent study by Te Waihanga/New Zealand Infrastructure Commission has uncovered large discrepancies in building consents fees across the country,…
ITP merge under way
The country’s 16 institutes of technology and polytechnics have been brought under the same roof All 16 institutes of technology…
Hiring scaffolding? Avoid hitches!
Would it surprise you to know that hire contracts for scaffolding commonly require the builder to accept full responsibility for…
WEATHERTIGHT INSTALLATION TIPS
Getting building basics right is critical for weathertight construction. Here, we look at the correct way to install wall underlay…
Understanding BRANZ’s role
BRANZ CEO Chelydra Percy wants to clear up a misconception. While BRANZ does excellent work providing the industry with practical…
Design licence for medium density
The new medium density residential standards may require designers to add a further LBP area of practice. Even if you…
BUILDING PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION GUIDANCE
The current shortage of products means builders are increasingly turning to alternatives. This can be potentially problematic and MBIE has…
Apprentice of the Month – AUGUST
Chris Reynolds, a third-year apprentice, aced his opportunity to manage a two-bedroom home build The Otago trainee has shown he’s…
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