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New learning modules available to help you understand the Building Code >
Online learning modules to help you better understand the New Zealand Building Code.
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More protection for subcontractors through the retention money regime >
Proposed changes to the retentions regime have been announced following a review on its early impacts and the industry response.
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New building consent exemptions approved by Government >
New types of building work no longer require a building consent, making the process quicker and easier.
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Change to the delivery of 2020 Building Code updates >
The June 2020 biannual Building Code consultation has been delayed until September and will now run annually moving forward
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Extending June 2020 biannual Building Code consultation >
The deadline for the June 2020 biannual Building Code consultation has been pushed out to 4pm 17 April 2020
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Have your say on Building Code amendments – consultation opens 17 February >
Submissions are now open for the next installment of updates and improvements to the Building Code.
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Webinar about key changes to C/AS2 >
MBIE Fire Engineer, Saskia Holditch, discusses the key changes made in the 2019 edition of C/AS2. Further amendments may be released in June 2020.
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Latest improvements to the Building Code have been published >
Improvements to the Building Code will provide safer solutions for building houses, increase construction options, and respond to feedback that we’ve received from the sector.
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Corrections to 2019 C/AS2 Acceptable Solution >
Three immediate corrections to the 2019 C/AS2 Acceptable Solution are being made with effect from 31 October 2019.
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Next steps announced for building law reforms >
Building law reforms announced on 11 October will speed up consenting, lift the quality of building work and provide fairer outcomes if things go wrong.