Constructive 2022: Tackling the issues facing commercial and residential construction
This year’s Constructive Forum will be held in Rotorua, again over two days, and will tackle the issues facing residential and commercial construction.
Constructive is...
Industry report delves into year 2025 scenarios
A report into the future of New Zealand’s built environment has been released by building research company BRANZ.
The report, Building the Future, outlines a...
Insulation product selection not a simple exercise
By Ecorate Ltd architectural consultant Keith Huntington
In one of my previous articles, There is More to Insulation Than Just the R-value, I commented on...
Contractor fined for theft of mains water in Auckland
A civil contracting firm has become the first to be convicted of stealing water from Auckland’s supply network, and has been fined $4900.
Watercare said Powerhouse...
Action needed to review lead levels in plumbing products
Master Plumbers is keen on the recommendation by the Ministry of Health to review current plumbing standards with regards to allowable lead levels in...
R-value requirements make NZ homes fit for purpose
Energy efficiency requirements set out in the New Zealand Building Code need to be met, whether building a new home or making additions or...
Licensing and restricted building work FAQs
Restricted building work
What will constitute restricted building work?
Restricted building work will apply to design and building work critical to the integrity of a house...
Building Code insulation changes just the start for greener buildings
John Sneyd, General Manager Building System Performance at the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment, explains the upcoming insulation H1 changes.As New Zealand’s building...
Ravenscar House takes top NZCPA Award
Ravenscar House has been named the Registered Master Builders New Zealand Commercial Project Awards Supreme Award winner at a ceremony held at the Christchurch...
State-of-the-art aluminium extrusion facility due online by end of the year
Rapidly expanding company is adding a new 6500sq m plant to its Hamilton site to accommodate the installation of another extrusion press line by...