News and Media Releases
Please see below for news and media releases relating to Building Officials.
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3 April 2025
Over two-thirds of building consent applications submitted to councils last year required a request for more information (RFI) – that’s a concern.
But in pointing the finger at councils for “stopping the clock” on “apparent” non-compliance is missing the point.
The fundamental issue that continues to plague the sector is the high number of people working in it who do not have adequate skills or knowledge which can be evidenced by the reasons for failure including moisture, structure etc.
20 February 2025
Since the formation of the coalition government at the end of 2023, the Minister of Building and Construction has announced a number of initiatives and legislative positions premised around the principles of housing affordability and availability.
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