Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) who supervise building work are responsible for its quality and compliance. This article explains supervision requirements, accountability, and how to provide effective oversight.

Released on 16 October 2026, the 2026 EBOSS Builder and Architect Sentiment Reports reveal that while New Zealand’s construction sector remains under significant pressure, the pipeline is slowly filling.

Residential pool safety in New Zealand is regulated through the Building Act 2004, as amended by the Building (Pools) Amendment Act 2016, which introduced Building Code Clause F9 – Restricting access to residential pools. These provisions are designed to prevent unsupervised access by children under 5, requiring most pools to be enclosed by a compliant barrier.

Understanding your obligations under Part 4A of the Building Act 2004 — consumer rights and remedies in relation to residential building work.

The economist says the market's cyclical. The politician says they've got a plan for that. The builder just wants to know who's paying the invoice. Turns out all three were right: it is cyclical, there is a plan — and yes, someone's paying. Just not before 2027!

The relationship between architects and roofing contractors doesn't have to be adversarial — but too often, the conditions we create make it that way. At this month's RANZ Conference, architect Dave Strachan spoke candidly to a room of roofers about what good collaboration actually looks like. Reading back through his insights, there's as much in it for us as there is for them.

It is a common misconception to think that only the main contractor or company needs to meet compliance obligations when a Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP) is working as a subcontractor. This misunderstanding can result in significant legal and professional risks.

Since 25 October 2022, the Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) code of ethics has established clear and consistent standards for professional conduct in the building industry.

The New Zealand construction sector is currently navigating global volatility and domestic uncertainty. Insight from industry leaders suggests that the industry is at a critical inflection point, driven by a conflict in the Gulf, shifting consumer confidence, and the looming political realities of an election year.

While the definition of Restricted Building Work (RBW) has not changed, the way RBW is delivered under the granny flats building consent exemption has.