BC Update 245: BEAL CodeMark product certification body accreditation revoked
21 February 2019
BEAL Certification Services Ltd is no longer a Product Certification Body for CodeMark New Zealand.
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BC Update 244: Fire performance of external wall cladding systems
19 February 2019
Significant high-rise fire events globally have increased our understanding of how fire spreads within modern façade systems.
Geotechnical online courses
29 January 2019
Three new geotechnical online courses for geoprofessionals have been released on the Building Performance online learning site.
Public consultation: overhaul for building legislation
29 January 2019
This year you will be able to have your say on a number of proposed changes to building legislation.
LBP Registrar update (Codewords 88)
29 January 2019
In this issue Wayne Burroughs introduces himself as the new LBP registrar, discusses an article on the different types of LBP licence suspensions, and the final article in a series on quantity-surveying and construction, and lets you know about an upcoming consultation.
Learning opportunities and tools for LBPs
29 January 2019
Tips and tricks for maintaining your skills as an LBP and in turn, growing your business.
Suspensions – it is your choice
29 January 2019
An LBP licence suspension means you won’t be able to supervise restricted building work or say you are an LBP.
Records of work and disputed contracts
29 January 2019
An LBP employed by a contractor failed to provide a record of work after negotiations with the homeowner broke down.
Repeat offender&039;s licence cancelled
29 January 2019
Carpentry LBP’s licence cancelled for five years after the latest in a string of offences.
Carpentry LBP&039;s licence cancelled for 10 years after three offences
29 January 2019
The Board has revoked an LBP’s licence for 10 years after he actively misled the consumer and severely underquoted.
Notable decisions against two LBPs
29 January 2019
The Board has issued a decision against two LBPs for inappropriate and negligent behaviour towards their consumers.
Deciding whether a pool complex needs to provide access for people with disabilities
29 January 2019
Determination 2018/036 discusses the application of section 118 to a swimming pool complex.
BSP General Manager update – Codewords 88
29 January 2019
Building System Performance General Manager Anna Butler gives an update of the work being done by the branch.
LBP Registrar update (Codewords 87)
4 December 2018
In this issue Paul Hobbs gives an update on LBP fees and stakeholder feedback on the scheme, and discusses an article on built-up members in place of solid timber and the second article in the quantity-surveying and construction series.
Design LBP fined for working without a licence
4 December 2018
The Building Practitioners Board recently penalised a Design licensed building practitioner, who is also a Carpentry LBP, for carrying out design work requiring a licence after he had been suspended.
Design LBP’s licence cancelled for incompetent and negligent work
4 December 2018
The Building Practitioners Board recently cancelled the licence of a Design Licensed Building Practitioner (LBP).
Built-up members in place of solid timber
4 December 2018
Jack studs and bottom and top plates must be solid timber members, but NZS 3604:2011 lets other solid timber members be replaced by built-up members. However, these need to be done correctly.
Deciding whether a structure is a building or a boat
4 December 2018
Determination 2018/031 considered whether a structure was a boat or a building under the Building Act.
Refusal to exempt seismic strengthening work from needing building consent
4 December 2018
Determination 2018/037 considered a council’s decision to refuse to exempt seismic strengthening work from needing a building consent.
Quantity surveying and design work together
4 December 2018
Including value engineering options during a project’s design can help manage costs and avoid a budget blowout.