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Industry News | April 18, 2023
MRM Updates – Code of Practice

BuiltReady is the new modular component manufacturing scheme which will allow manufacturers who meet certain requirements to access a streamlined consenting pathway.

Building Consents | April 18, 2023
BuiltReady modular component manufacturing scheme launched

BuiltReady is the new modular component manufacturing scheme which will allow manufacturers who meet certain requirements to access a streamlined consenting pathway.

Building Consents | April 18, 2023
New code of ethics for LBPs is now in force

The code of ethics will ensure high standards are maintained in the industry, while giving the public more confidence that LBPs are reputable and operate ethically.

Building Consents | April 18, 2023
Wondering about the window insulation requirements for the different councils?

The Window and Glazing Association of NZ (WGANZ) have developed some quick reference guides guides for pretty much all building types and a quick tool to figure out the R-values for climate zones and dates changes take effect.

H1 Energy Efficiency Changes
Building Consents | April 18, 2023
H1 Energy Efficiency Changes

MBIE has provided a guidance document for the changes to H1 Energy efficiency and the transition dates for coming into effect.

New Guidance on the building consent process is now available
Building Consents | April 17, 2023
New Guidance on the building consent process is now available

MBIE has put out new guidance on how the consenting process works.

Building Act Compliance, Building Consents, Industry News | March 17, 2021
Getting A Building Consent

A building consent is Council’s written authority to carry out building work that it considers will comply with the Building Code provided it is completed in accordance with the plans and specifications submitted with the building consent application.

Building Act Compliance, Industry News | March 17, 2021
NZ Building Regulatory System training

MBIE provides online learning opportunities on a number of subjects. If you want to know more about the NZ Building Regulatory System and how it works, click here. NZ Building Regulatory System training modules

Building Act Compliance, Industry News | March 17, 2021
Gib updates Aqualine info

Gib has updated the Maximum Tile Weights at 600mm Maximum Stud Centres. The increase will allow for more tile options and changes the fixing options where tile is installed. For more info See – Gib Aqualine tiling update

Building Act Compliance, Industry News | March 17, 2021
Changes in Commercial Fire Compliance

On 5 November 2020 a revised version of C/AS2 came into effect and will be the required compliance document after 3 November 2021 when C/AS2, 1st Edition 2019 is no longer in effect.  (C/AS2, amendment 1). For more information on Fire Safety compliance see Clauses C1 – C6 Protection from Fire