There’s cross-party consensus on developing a framework for climate change adaptation in Aotearoa. The government could well look to the UK’s successful adaptation plan for inspiration.
What is the government doing to adapt current building and housing stock to become more climate resilient and reduce carbon emissions to help mitigate the effects of climate change?
The labour shortages affecting the construction sector, along with the stress of rising material costs, mean conditions for builders are worsening. Disputes are rising and are predicted to increase over the coming year.
On 5 October 2023, the Construction Contracts (Retention Money) Amendment Act 2023 came into force. This amends the Construction Contracts Act 2002 and introduces important changes to strengthen the retentions...
A revised version of NZS 3910 that should be active by the end of the year will include changes to contractor obligations among other significant amendments.
