Here we provide information and links to some Government websites helpful for industry-related information and regulations. As part of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) goals of safer, healthier and more affordable homes and buildings, the purpose of the Government Building Performance  website is to direct and support people to and through building processes to achieve compliance with the building regulatory environment. The Building Performance website is divided into the following main sections: Building, renovating and maintenance Canterbury earthquake information Weathertightness Licensing Below is a selection of resources from the Building Performance website that relate directly to NZCCA members and customers.   NEW CONSUMER PROTECTION MEASURES New consumer protection measures came into force on 1 January 2015. In summary, these measures include; Mandatory written contracts for residential building work costing $30,000 or more (including GST) A requirement for building contractors to provide checklists and disclose certain information for residential building work $30,000 or more (including GST) or when they are asked for this Minimum content that must be included in all residential building contracts Clauses that are taken to be included in a residential building contract that does not contain all of the minimum content, or in a contract for work $30,000 or more (including GST) that is not in writing Information that a building contractor must provide to their client after the building work is completed Infringement fees of $500 for breaching the contract, disclosure or checklist requirements. Several really useful publications are: Consumer Protection Measures Guidance … Continue reading Useful Resources