Building Code update 2021
This consultation closed on Friday, 28 May 2021. Visit the Building website for more information on the outcome of the proposed updates, and other upcoming changes to the Building Code.
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Building for Climate Change: Transforming operational efficiency and reducing whole-of-life embodied carbon
This is the first public consultation under the new Building for Climate Change programme – the building and construction sector’s contribution to New Zealand’s goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Proposed modular component manufacturer rules
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed rules to support a new voluntary modular component manufacturer certification scheme.
Building Code update 2022 - Transition period for the energy efficiency of housing
MBIE consulted on a proposal to extend the transition period for Acceptable Solution H1/AS1 and Verification Method H1/VM1 Fifth Editions (first issued on 29 November 2021) for housing.
Proposed CodeMark rules
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed rules to support and implement changes to the Product Certification Scheme in the Building Act.
COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on building system actors
This research provides insights on the initial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on businesses, workers, and end-users within the New Zealand building system.
Construction sector trends quarterly snapshot: January 2021
A snapshot of the key trends from September 2020 to December 2020.
Building Code decisions made on lead in plumbing products and hollow-core flooring to improve the health and safety of New Zealanders
Following consultation earlier this year on proposed changes to the Building Code, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today announced decisions on lead in new plumbing products and hollow-core flooring systems.
5. Discussion of underlying causes
Reviewing data from the fieldwork, it is clear that there is no single underlying cause that is contributing to issues in the building consent system.
Building and Construction Sector Trends Annual Report indicates sector remains strong, increasingly diverse and innovative
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has today released the Building and Construction Sector Trends: Annual Report 2022, which provides an overview of the sector’s economic performance and the context within which the sector is operating, alongside commentary on some of the challenges experienced in the last year.