The government is seeking lower house prices and greater resilience to supply disruptions through improved competition and lower building costs.
The consultation paper does not test whether the proposals will achieve the desired outcomes.
It is critical that any changes do not result in increased risk and liability for homeowners and building consent authorities (BCAs).
Our submission includes examples of overseas standards which look straightforward but are not and factors to consider such as undertaking evaluations and BCA liability.
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