#55 – Update to Building Code

Another change to the Building Code is coming, this time around the timing of the changes coming in. I just want to talk about an update that MBIE have sent out this week in regards to the H1 changes. After consultation process, they’ve decided to push back the...

#54 – Master Build Guarantee

Master Build Guarantees, they are only useful if they’re submitted! I saw an article on Stuff this morning and there’s a construction company, Jonesy Construction, in Wellington that went into liquidation and left 27 homeowners with their build not...

#52 – Trust The Systems, Trust The Team

Another world. I’m actually in Philippines and for my brother’s 50th. but did the video nonetheless. So we’ve had a week away now and Michael’s been in charge, our project manager, and with all the foreman running the sites and just want to say...

Building Code Update for Windows – #53

With the increase in building code does the cost increase match the performance increase for windows?   With the new building code coming into play in November 2022, we’re going to need to start using thermally broken windows as a standard, argon filled,...

Director’s Vlog – 51 – 20/06/22

Container House or Conventional Construction?   I was in Lyttleton at the weekend meeting a client that we’ve done a massive repair job for them, and renovation. Basically rebuilt their house about three years ago. Anyway they subdivided their section and...