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BC Update No.97 – a new cladding system gains a Certificate of Accreditation – 21 April 2009
Starter home Design: competition winners announced – 31 March 2009
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Smarter Homes: Creating healthy, affordable homes for better living.
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Information about the Resource Management Act
A glossary of building terms with links to further information.
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A way of solving disputes about the rules that apply to buildings, and how they are used.
Licensing for designers, site supervisors and some trades comes into effect from November 2010.
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