Category: Industry News

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 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came into effect and will be the required compliance document after 3 November 2021 when C/AS2, 1st Edition 2019 is no longer in effect.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

Building Consents, Industry News | March 16, 2021
Get the build signed off

It’s the building owner’s responsibility to get council sign-off for a building project, even if your building professional is doing it on your behalf. Read how building work is certified. .

Building Consents, Industry News | March 16, 2021
How building work is inspected

Once construction begins, it’s the property owner’s responsibility to ensure the council inspects the project according to the schedule set out in the building consent. How building work is inspected .

Building Consents, Industry News | March 16, 2021
Understanding the building consent process

Councils grant building consent applications when they are confident your proposed work will meet the requirements of the Building Code. Understanding the building consent process .

Building Consents, Industry News | March 16, 2021
How to apply for a building consent

You can’t usually start any physical work until you have building consent (unless your work is exempt or there is an emergency), so make a good application and avoid unnecessary delays. Apply for building consent .

Building Act Compliance, Industry News | March 16, 2021
Building Code compliance

All building work in New Zealand must comply with the Building Code, even if it doesn’t require a building consent. This ensures buildings are safe, healthy and durable for everyone who may use them. Complying with the Building Code explained.

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