This is the fourth public consultation under the biannual Building Code update programme.

The consultation period on proposed changes to the occupational regulation of engineers closed on 25 June 2021.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposals for regulations to support the Building (Building Products and Methods, Modular Components and Other Matters) Amendment Bill.

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.

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.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is consulting on proposed rules to support a new voluntary modular component manufacturer certification scheme.

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.

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.

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.

A snapshot of the key trends from September 2020 to December 2020.