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Exploring Options for Self-certification of Building Work

LBP Skills Maintenance, December 2024 — for all LBPs | The Minister for Building and Construction, Hon Chris Penk, has announced a proposal for further reform of the building and construction sector. The Government will look at developing a new opt-in self-certification scheme for trusted building professionals and accredited businesses carrying out low risk building work.

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25 September 2023

DING, DING, DING… ROUND #3

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Our most recent Supply Chain Update was released this month. While it was welcome news to hear 80% of survey respondents report a resolution to supply chain issues, our findings have confirmed two new challenges set to test building product suppliers into 2024.

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21 September 2023

Modelled CCC Data with Matt Curtis

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This month we delve into code completion certificate data with BRANZ Economist, Matt Curtis.

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26 June 2023

What Opportunities Could AI Bring to the Construction Industry?

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AI, and now more specifically, Generative AI is undoubtedly the talk of the town. Here I look at four of the key benefits and opportunities AI could bring to the construction sector. 

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26 June 2023

Jonathan Hill on Challenging the NZ Construction Industry to Do Better

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Jonathan Hill of Kaizon talks to us about the strides the industry has made in recent years and the challenges we're facing as we continue pushing to innovate.

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29 May 2023

Reasons To Be Upbeat: 5 Positives for the Industry

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Amongst the uncertainty of the current economic outlook, here’s some positivity to focus on.

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29 May 2023

Government Releases Response to Residential Building Supply Study

The Government has published its response to the Commerce Commission’s market study into residential building supplies. Here’s a summary of some of the key actions being taken.

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4 April 2023

After a 45% Increase Over the Last Two Years, Some Building Products are Set to Become Cheaper

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The 2023 EBOSS Construction Supply Chain Q1 Update (Q1 2023 Update) shows that price increases to building products have halved over the past six months and are set to stabilise even further as global pressures lessen and inventories continue to be well stocked.

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27 March 2023

Lawrie Saegers on Collaboration, Technology and Productivity

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Lawrie Saegers of Rawlinsons talks to us about how the industry has fared over the past few years and the challenges and opportunities we face as we look ahead. 

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27 February 2023

Ewan Brown on Collaboration, Climate Change and Counting Carbon

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Ewan Brown of Tennent Brown talks to us about the challenges the industry is facing as we step towards including carbon data in all projects.

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27 February 2023

Support for Cyclone Repair Work: How the Government is Assisting

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For those of you involved in assisting with repairs to flood damaged property from North Island flooding, MBIE have published four pieces of information on flood remediation, and also share details on the new claims resolution service.

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