By Dr Alastair Barnett, Chair, IAHR Flood Risk Management Technical Committee. On 19 October, the Government announced; “New building intensification rules will mean up to...
Wellington City Council’s digital building models Using the latest technology to model buildings in 3D is helping Wellington City Council save time and money, and...
Watch out for changes to the Building Consent Authority Accreditation Scheme. The Building Consent Authority (BCA) Accreditation Scheme is being updated as part of the...
Controller and auditor-general Lyn Provost has issued a string of recommendations on how Auckland Council could improve its building consents processes. They include fast-tracking the...
Local authorities and business leaders have welcomed government’s proposed changes to pending earthquake-prone buildings legislation – although many continue to call for more detail around...