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Safety Must Stay Front And Centre In Earthquake Law Changes
Monday, 29 September 2025, 8:41 pm | New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
We back any system that delivers faster, more affordable strengthening, so long as people remain safe inside and outside those buildings. More >>
Proportionate Liability Is A Smarter Path To Protecting Homeowners
Saturday, 20 September 2025, 2:42 pm | New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
“We need a building industry that consistently delivers higher-quality homes with fewer defects. That only comes through better education, higher professional standards, and a commitment to doing things right the first time.” More >>
Fairer Liability Rules The Right Move, Says NZIBS
Monday, 25 August 2025, 2:24 pm | New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
Among the reforms is a plan to move away from joint and several liability and adopt a proportional approach, where parties are held responsible only for the share of a defect they caused. More >>
Building Surveyors Welcome Overseas Standards Bill, Urges Caution Around Implementation
Thursday, 3 April 2025, 1:56 pm | New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
Access to overseas standards is currently expensive and often confusing. Without proper training and guidance, there’s a real risk of misinterpretation or misuse in the New Zealand context. More >>
Upfront Quality Assurance Could Be The Answer To Building Consent Delays
Thursday, 27 March 2025, 6:33 pm | New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
“Before an application goes to council, a Building Surveyor can review the plans, check the detail, make sure all supporting documentation is there, and that everything cross-references properly and that which is detailed is not only compliant but also ... More >>
Self-certification Is Putting The Cart Before The Horse
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 8:26 pm | New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
Self-certification is something that can be worked towards, but the sector’s education processes need to be up to scratch first. More >>
Prioritise Builders’ Insulation Knowledge Over Rolling Back Regulations
Friday, 19 July 2024, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
Improved insulation is a cornerstone of modern building practices, reducing energy consumption and providing healthier living environments. More >>
Nail The Remote Building Inspections’ Details Or Face Another ‘Leaky Home’ Crisis
Friday, 12 July 2024, 1:51 pm | New Zealand Institute of Building Surveyors
NZIBS President Darryl August says a similar concept deployed during COVID-19 was useful for some building elements. However, there would still be a need for physical inspections of more complex building elements. More >>
