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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.

Building Act Compliance, Industry News | March 15, 2021
Offences and penalties, building levy and public notification.

Learn about changes to offences and penalties, the building levy and public notification, and what that means for you. Read the changes here.

Building Act Compliance, Industry News | March 15, 2021
A stronger CodeMark

Learn what changes are proposed to product certification building laws, and what that means for you. Read the stronger CodeMark information here.

Building Act Compliance, Industry News | March 15, 2021
Product information requirements

Learn what changes are proposed to product information building laws, and what that means for you. Read the product information requirements.

Industry News | March 15, 2021
A new Manufacturer certification scheme

Find out about proposals for innovative and affordable housing, such as prefabrication and off-site manufacturing. Read about the new Manufacturer certification scheme.

Building Act Compliance, Industry News | March 15, 2021
Legislative Process

Keep informed as the work programme moves through the legislative process. Read about the legislative progress here