Budget: Warmer homes and reduced emissions
There has been plenty of discussion around the recent Budget that the Government says provides further support to ensure more Kiwi homes are warmer...
Experienced industry man elected chairman of the Board
Mr Bickers is a chartered professional engineer working in Tauranga in management, governance, alternative dispute resolution and as an independent resource consent commissioner. ...
Federation sees a more positive outlook
The RMBF is pleased to see that new housing consent numbers are continuing to slowly trend upwards.
RMBF chief executive Warwick Quinn says...
Repeat offender fined for illegal work in Auckland
Aaron L’Estrange Corbet carried out drainlaying work at a home in Glen Eden without authorisation. When the work was found to be defective by...
Comprehensive warranty one of the best in the market
With a wide range of alternatives to choose from, choosing the right insulation material can be a hard one.
Bradford Insulation is a supplier of...
Record high dwelling consents add further strain to rising construction costs
A surge in new building consents is piling extra pressure on New Zealand’s construction industry, which is already under considerable strain due to supply...
New laws will support housing supply and improve building product information
New regulations have been made to support the implementation of the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components, and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2021.
“The...
Improve your business and apprentices with a BCITO Building Capability Grant
To celebrate applications opening for this year’s BCITO Building Capability Grants, Building Today spoke with one of last year’s recipients, Jennian Homes Wellington managing...
Building Code H1 insulation changes deadline extended in response to industry concerns
Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) building system performance general manager John Sneyd explains the decision to extend the time to comply with...
Red tape relief in sight at last
Consumers will have greater confidence in the competence of builders and the quality of new homes under a package of measures unveiled by the...