Portfolio: Building And Construction

Report into Stadium Southland collapse released

Beehive — Fri, 11 May 2012 02:24:00 +0000

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson has received a report into the reasons for the collapse of the Stadium Southland roof on 18 September 2010. The detailed technical investigation was written by Hyland and StructureSmith. It explains the roof collapsed because of a combination of factors including heavy snowfall, construction defects and design problems. ...

Bill will bring consumer protection measures

Admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 23:58:00 +0000

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

Consumer protection measures for New Zealanders building or renovating their homes are closer after Building Amendment Bill (No 4) passed its first reading in Parliament yesterday. The Bill is the companion to the Building Amendment Act 2012 which came into force on 13 March 2012. It provides a range of measures designed to help consumers hold building practitioners to account. ...

Building DIY exemption welcomed

Admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:18:00 +0000

Maurice Williamson | Building and Construction

A major step towards ensuring better buildings can be built faster has been taken with Parliament passing the Building Amendment Act 2012. Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson says the Act is part of a package of reforms designed to lift standards in the building and construction sector and give homeowners added peace of mind. ...

Report into CTV building collapse released

Beehive — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:49:00 +0000

Gerry Brownlee | Building and Construction

The release today of the technical report into the collapse of the CTV building in Christchurch will be a tough day for the friends and families of those who lost their lives in the building, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee and Building and Construction Minister Maurice Williamson said today. "The report provides insight into why the building collapsed on 22 February. It also raises some serious questions about the structural integrity of the building," Mr Brownlee said. ...