Professor Anthony Hōete shares the results of ModelDocs — a BRANZ funded research programme that delves into NZ’s building consent process to seek behavioural transformation.

One of the key findings is that B1 and E2 represent over half of all RFI line items related to NZBC clauses. So, what can we do to reduce those RFIs?

Understanding the applicable NZBC clauses for a durable, functional and compliant drainage system at the garage door.

This month MyImprint looks at methods and tools available to help small to medium-sized NZ businesses gauge their emissions accurately, and without breaking the bank. 

The retention provisions in the Construction Contracts Act 2002 (CCA) were put in place to protect retention money owed to subcontractors in the event of a business failure, and to ensure retention money withheld under construction contracts is responsibly managed.

In April, the Building Performance team published a checklist of the proposed conditions that must be met when using the small standalone dwellings building consent exemption. This exemption is expected to be in force by early 2026.

In this new series of blog posts, Professor Anthony Hōete looks at the results of ModelDocs — a BRANZ funded research programme that delves into NZ’s building consent process to seek behavioural transformation.

First up: How long is it taking for consents to be processed? And why so many annoying RFIs?

This is simple question but there are lots of factors driving it, so the answer is complex. I’ll explore this over my next few articles. First, I want to talk productivity, specifically labour productivity.

When we examine the roles of the stakeholders involved in the building process, the building owner stands out as having a significant level of responsibility. Yet, despite this, they often remain on the outside looking in. In this article, we’ll explore why this disconnect is problematic — and what can be done to bridge the gap.

In today's blog post I cover some of the most common FAQs for detailing a fully complaint NZBC E2 level threshold solution.

Looking at our 2024 Specifier Insights research from a survey of 1,499 architects, designers and builders, we can see that cost is a growing concern.