The Build

How long does it take to build a house?

Step 1

Who manages the build?

Step 2

Engaging a builder

Step 3

Group home builders and design and build builders

Step 4

What is restricted building work?

Step 5

What is a licensed building practitioner?

Step 6

Rights and obligations of the builder and designer

Step 7

Building consents

Step 8

How to make a consistent building consent application

Step 9

The resource management act

Step 10

What is CodeMark?

Step 11

Noise on a building site

Step 12

Swimming pool regulations

Step 13

Building contracts and payment schedules

Step 14

Engaging tradespeople

Step 15

Pre-build checklist

Step 16

What does sustainability mean in the building sector?

Step 17

What is a passive house?

Step 18

Homestar

Step 19

Passive solar design

Step 20

Living architecture

Step 21

Biophilic design

Step 22

Heating your home sustainably

Step 23

What is FSC-certified timber?

Step 24

What is PEFC-certified wood?

Step 25

Tiny homes

Step 26

Sustainable products

Step 27

What’s the difference between a variation and an amendment?

Step 28

Future proofing: the benefit of designing houses with products that will last

Step 29

What is a CodeMark-certified product?

Step 30

Choosing products for the build

Step 31

What involvement does the client have in selecting products?

Step 32

Choosing cladding

Step 33

Choosing roofing

Step 34

Choosing insulation

Step 35

Choosing retaining structures

Step 36