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Strong calls for fire safety change in construction
Fire safety feedback calling for strong change will now help shape proposed Building Code changes to be considered by Cabinet early next year.
1 December 2025 -
Residential alterations heading for an upturn
Like new builds, alterations to residential buildings are starting to show hints of rising driven mainly by a large fall in interest rates, says Kiwi economist Rodney Dickens.
1 December 2025 -
Changes to accountability for defective work
Whether you are commissioning or undertaking construction work, you need to be prepared for new measures being introduced to keep homeowners protected from issues around defective building work.
24 November 2025 -
The inspector is not your safety net: LBPs must own their work
MBIE’s message is clear: Own your work. Know the consent. Check it yourself.
12 November 2025
Strong calls for fire safety change in construction
Fire safety feedback calling for strong change will now help shape proposed Building Code changes to be considered by Cabinet early next year.
Residential alterations heading for an upturn
Like new builds, alterations to residential buildings are starting to show hints of rising driven mainly by a large fall in interest rates, says Kiwi economist Rodney Dickens.
Changes to accountability for defective work
Whether you are commissioning or undertaking construction work, you need to be prepared for new measures being introduced to keep homeowners protected from issues around defective building work.
The inspector is not your safety net: LBPs must own their work
MBIE’s message is clear: Own your work. Know the consent. Check it yourself.
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Improving the flexibility of H1 Energy Efficiency
Further energy efficiency compliance updates have been made following consultation on clause H1 of the Building Code.
27 November 2025 -
Residential energy modelling masterclasses incoming
Combatting the problem of overheating in new build homes is the aim of a new set of masterclasses taking place across the country from February.
24 November 2025 -
Delivery death underscores power line hazards
Sentencing for a company whose timber delivery ended in tragedy has prompted renewed calls for improved safety around power lines.
17 November 2025
Improving the flexibility of H1 Energy Efficiency
Further energy efficiency compliance updates have been made following consultation on clause H1 of the Building Code.
Residential energy modelling masterclasses incoming
Combatting the problem of overheating in new build homes is the aim of a new set of masterclasses taking place across the country from February.
Delivery death underscores power line hazards
Sentencing for a company whose timber delivery ended in tragedy has prompted renewed calls for improved safety around power lines.
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