The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is seeking feedback on a range of options to control the risks from engineered stone and other sources of exposure to respirable crystalline silica.

Feedback is being sought on the H1 Energy Efficiency standards, specifically looking at insulation settings and improving flexibility of building designs.

Earlier this month, the Building (Overseas Building Products, Standards, and Certification Schemes) Amendment Bill (the Bill) was introduced to the House. The Bill introduces changes to the Building Act which will reduce barriers to using quality overseas building products in building work throughout New Zealand.

The Government has passed the Building (Earthquake-prone Building Deadlines and Other Matters) Amendment Bill that will extend earthquake-prone building remediation deadlines by 4 years.

The Seismic Review Steering Group will provide expert oversight for the review of seismic risk management in existing buildings, which is being delivered by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

An independent chair and steering group have been appointed to provide expert oversight for the review of earthquake-prone buildings and seismic risk management.

The Government is seeking feedback from the building and construction sector on key issues they have experienced or identified in the Building Code related to fire safety.

The discussion document provides details on the fire safety issues in the Building Code regulations and is used to help get Building Code fire safety review feedback.

A skilled and competent workforce plays a critical role in our building system, protecting New Zealanders from harm by ensuring services are performed with reasonable and consistent care and skill to ensure building work is done right the first time.