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Understanding the Building Code is crucial when it comes to constructing safe and compliant buildings. Recently, a question arose about whether water tanks…

The purpose of the Natural Hazard Provisions is to allow the Council to grant building consents knowing that building code compliance may …

When it comes to assessing building consent applications, we often waste a lot of time figuring out the basics. Before a compliance …

“Aotearoa – Six months in a leaky boat.” There is some irony that at least Split Enz knew that they were in …

The Farsight NZ team have a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to onsite inspections. So, we’ve put our heads …

It goes without saying that no one wants to encounter delays and budget blow outs during a project. Even worse is not …

Does MultiProof add value, is the accreditation process driving bad outcomes, and do BCA’s have access to the necessary level of technical …

Beware unintended consequences. That’s my take on the MBIE building consent system review process…

For designers, property developers, and fire engineers: A common misunderstanding about roads and access lots relative to fire safety…