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Tips for BPIR and Families of Products

John Gardiner — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 01:50:57 +1300

A common question for manufacturers and importers of building products is when and how to batch BPIR information for product families or ranges. Here's a guide to help you manage these complexities.

Time to Get Ready for New Product Disclosure Requirements

John Gardiner — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 09:45:39 +1300

With new product information regulations being implemented at the end of 2023, suppliers should now be conducting an initial audit of the information they provide to support compliance of their products.

The Building Code System: Is It Ready for Mandatory Product Information? Part Two: A Case Study

John Gardiner — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:54:58 +1300

In this blog post I look at a common product where there is a range of product information available to compare approaches — flexible wall underlays.

The Building Code System: Is it Ready for Mandatory Product Information?

John Gardiner — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 14:43:24 +1300

With potentially thousands of product suppliers needing to provide mandatory information, we need to develop some consensus on how to approach issues so as not to create confusion. In this first blog post in a series on preparing for mandatory product information, I will describe the code and how it relates to products.

Is Durability in the Building Code Up to Scratch?

John Gardiner — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:12:00 +1200

Durability in the NZ Building Code is simple in concept but probably needs more than normal maintenance.

The Case for Trans-Tasman Building Regulation

John Gardiner — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:55:00 +1200

When it comes to the building and construction sector, there is a strong case for collaboration and, taking it a step further, a long-term programme to unify as much as possible our building regulatory systems.

Is It Time for a Fundamental Review of the Building Act and How it is Delivered?

John Gardiner — Mon, 24 May 2021 15:32:00 +1200

Can we develop new compliance pathways for innovations that respond appropriately to the relative risk of non-compliance but in a cost-effective manner?

Product Substitution: Simple Rules to Follow to Mitigate Risk

John Gardiner — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 15:08:00 +1200

With supply chains affected by Covid-19 there are times substitution cannot be avoided. Here's a look at some simple rules to follow when making product substitutions to ensure problems don't arise.

Good Product Information is Key to Helping Make the Consenting System Work Better

John Gardiner — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:21:00 +1300

When creating product documentation, it is useful for product suppliers to think not only about getting the product specified, but also helping the design team in achieving building consent.

More to the Grenfell Towers Fire Than the Headlines: Lessons for Us All

John Gardiner — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:55:00 +1300

The public enquiry into the Grenfell Fire should become a key education resource for the industry, reminding us that recognising and managing project risk is a role we all share.