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Key steps in the accreditation process

There are up to seven key steps in the process to become an accredited organisation.
BCA accreditation > Key steps in the accreditation process

New Chief Engineer role connects policy, research, and engineering practice

Dr Ken Elwood has been newly appointed as Chief Engineer by the Ministry of Business, Innovation, and Employment and the Earthquake Commission
News and updates > New Chief Engineer role connects policy, research, and engineering practice

Key roles and responsibilities

An overview of the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the building consent authority accreditation scheme.
BCA accreditation > Key roles and responsibilities

Proportionate liability – changes coming to accountability for defective work

The Government has agreed to change the liability rules in the building and construction sector. Those commissioning or undertaking construction work will need to be prepared.
News and updates > Proportionate liability – changes coming to accountability for defective work

Fire and accessibility upgrades improve building safety (Altering an existing building)

There are provisions in place for upgrading fire and accessibility features in buildings undergoing alterations.
Building Code compliance > B Stability > B1 Structure > Altering an existing building > Fire and accessibility upgrades improve building safety

Regulation 5 – Requirements for policies, procedures and systems

Building consent authority policies, procedures and systems must be appropriate for purpose, and consistently and effectively implemented.
BCA accreditation > Detailed regulatory guidance on the BCA accreditation scheme > Regulation 5 – Requirements for policies, procedures and systems

New homes and buildings will be more energy efficient and better for the environment

MBIE have published updated acceptable solutions and verification methods as part of the 2021 Building Code update.
News and updates > New homes and buildings will be more energy efficient and better for the environment

How to identify defects

Help for homeowners and contractors unsure about what constitutes defective work but isn't covered by the Building Code.
Projects & consents > Sign-off and maintenance > Completing your project > How to identify defects

A new code of ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners

The code of ethics sets behavioural standards for LBPs to give both the industry and consumers clarity on what is expected from LBPs.
News and updates > A new code of ethics for Licensed Building Practitioners

Video: Overview of the earthquake geotechnical guidelines

An introduction to the earthquake geotechnical engineering modules and the associated education programme.
Building Code compliance > Geotechnical education > Learn about Module 1 > Video: Overview of the earthquake geotechnical guidelines
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