ITM TRADE NEWS

The latest building industry news, product releases, and trade stories from across the ITM network.

Industry News Big increase in consents points to positive outlook for builders

1st April 2026

Big increase in consents points to positive outlook for builders
 Industry News Minimum wage increased

1st April 2026

Minimum wage increased
 Industry News Increasing the flexibility of H1 energy efficiency

2nd February 2026

Increasing the flexibility of H1 energy efficiency
 Industry News Granny flats building consent exemption becomes law

2nd February 2026

Granny flats building consent exemption becomes law
 Industry News Proportionate liability – changes coming to accountability for defective work

24th November 2025

Proportionate liability – changes coming to accountability for defective work
 Industry News The most common building inspection fails

3rd November 2025

The most common building inspection fails
 Industry News Why building a garage, sleep-out or granny flat might not be as easy as it appears

8th October 2025

Why building a garage, sleep-out or granny flat might not be as easy as it appears
 Industry News Building inspection fails: The real truth behind the numbers

1st October 2025

Building inspection fails: The real truth behind the numbers
 Industry News But wait, there’s more! Building rule changes ramp up

1st October 2025

But wait, there’s more! Building rule changes ramp up
 Industry News Boosting solar uptake

1st August 2025

Boosting solar uptake
 Industry News Self-certification and new licensing laws are coming next year

1st June 2025

Self-certification and new licensing laws are coming next year
 Industry News Major transformation for building industry in 2025

1st December 2024

Major transformation for building industry in 2025