ITM TRADE NEWS

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

Codewords Part 4A breaches

1st September 2026

Part 4A breaches
 Codewords Building consent requirements for swimming pool fencing

30th June 2026

Building consent requirements for swimming pool fencing
 Codewords Working as a subcontractor: Staying compliant as an LBP

14th May 2026

Working as a subcontractor: Staying compliant as an LBP
 Codewords Code of ethics: The 4 principles explained

14th May 2026

Code of ethics: The 4 principles explained
 Codewords How the new granny flats building consent exemption is changing restricted building work for LBPs

13th May 2026

How the new granny flats building consent exemption is changing restricted building work for LBPs
 Codewords Improving H1 energy efficiency

13th May 2026

Improving H1 energy efficiency
 Codewords Building work that does not need a building consent

2nd February 2026

Building work that does not need a building consent
 Codewords Transforming building consenting behaviour – what Design LBPs need to know

2nd February 2026

Transforming building consenting behaviour – what Design LBPs need to know
 Codewords The inspector is not your safety net: LBPs must own their work

2nd December 2025

The inspector is not your safety net: LBPs must own their work
 Codewords The New Zealand Building Code: Clause B1 structure

2nd December 2025

The New Zealand Building Code: Clause B1 structure
 Codewords Understanding clause E2 of the New Zealand Building Code: A critical guide for LBPs

12th October 2025

Understanding clause E2 of the New Zealand Building Code: A critical guide for LBPs
 Codewords Why it is crucial for LBPs to make sure a building consent is issued before starting work

1st October 2025

Why it is crucial for LBPs to make sure a building consent is issued before starting work