October 2026
BIF NZ’s October newsletter includes Julien Leys’ update on Best in Build entries, the new BIF NZ Market Updates and health and safety changes, plus sector news, the Building Amendment Bill, Concrete NZ events, CreditWorks developments and rising home consents.

September 2026
BIF NZ’s September newsletter includes Julien Leys’ update on the Best in Build awards launch, AGM highlights and board changes, plus sector news, Specified 2026, MBIE’s website survey, Forsyth Barr insights and rising home consents.

August 2026
BIF NZ’s August newsletter includes Julien Leys’ update on construction education, infrastructure ambitions and BIF’s 25th anniversary, plus sector news, planning reforms, proposed timber-framing standard changes, fuel supply challenges and rising home consents.

July 2026
BIF NZ’s July newsletter includes Julien Leys’ update on sector recovery, building reforms and BIF’s 25th anniversary, plus the Building Leaders Forum with Sara Johnson, rising home consents, and updates from BDO, BRANZ, NZGBC, CreditWorks and Forsyth Barr.

June 2026
BIF NZ’s June newsletter includes Julien Leys’ update on supply chain pressures, winter site safety and BIF’s 25th anniversary AGM, plus sector news, building reforms, rising home consents, and updates from BRANZ, NZGBC and Forsyth Barr.

May 2026
BIF NZ’s May newsletter includes Julien Leys’ update on Budget 2026, supply chain pressures, the BuildLink Tradeshow, sector news, CodeMark changes, and important compliance and industry updates for members.

April 2026
Rising costs and industry pressures are front of mind this month, alongside key updates including wage changes and the new financial year, with insights to help navigate what’s ahead.

March 2026
The building and construction sector is beginning to show signs of renewed momentum. In this month’s update we share industry insights, sector developments and events shaping the future of construction across New Zealand.

February 2026
BIF kicks off the year with major projects ahead for the building and construction sector, leadership updates, industry insights, and upcoming events designed to strengthen collaboration and capability across New Zealand’s construction community.

December 2025
December’s update includes Building Leaders Forum with Claire Falck at BRANZ, feedback on Building Product Specifications, BuildLink Summer 2025, the National Construction Pipeline Report, an Infrastructure Commission report, Ōrākei housing progress, GS1 Scan 2.0, Forsyth Barr wrap, and Christmas sentiment.

BIF Advisory Communication – Have your say: draft amendment of the Building Product Specifications
MBIE’s Building Performance team is consulting on proposed product standards for the new Building Product Specifications pathway. Learn what’s being proposed, how to share your feedback, and key dates for submissions closing 9 February 2026..

December 2025
Seasonal updates and important industry reminders as we head into summer, including compliance deadlines, upcoming changes impacting the building sector, and key resources to support members through the end of the year.

BIF Advisory Communication – Countdown to Lead-Free Plumbing
Lead-free plumbing standards begin 2 May 2026, reducing allowable lead content from 4.5% to 0.25%. Learn who’s affected, how to prepare, and what compliance means for plumbers, suppliers, manufacturers, and homeowners across New Zealand.

BIF Advisory Communication – Improving the flexibility of H1 Energy Efficiency
This BIF advisory outlines MBIE’s changes to H1 Energy Efficiency compliance, highlighting new flexibility around insulation requirements, clearer measurement rules, updated modelling approaches, and what the changes mean for designing and building warmer, more energy-efficient homes.

November 2025
This month’s BIF NZ update features industry news and advocacy activity, insights from major sector events, regulatory commentary, and our latest Building Leaders Forum interview with Marty Verry of Red Stag Timber.

October 2025
This month we’re releasing the newsletter slightly later to include CreditWorks market insights, align with Mental Health Awareness Week, and share our new Building Leaders Forum episode with CHASNZ CEO Chris Alderson. Explore tools, updates, and upcoming activity.

BIF Advisory Communication - Webinar on Approved Overseas Certified Building Products
Join BIF NZ and MBIE for a webinar on Wednesday 8 October at 11am covering the new recognition pathway for products certified overseas. Learn who it applies to, what BCAs must accept, and how the process works with questions answered live.

BIF Advisory Communication - Recognition of Approved Products Certified Overseas
In this month’s Advisory Communication, BIF NZ shares important updates on the recognition of overseas-certified building products. The change will help simplify approval pathways and encourage innovation, while keeping safety standards front and centre.

September 2025
Catch up on the latest industry updates: Chief Executive’s report from Julien Leys, media commentary on gas supply and sector reforms, new infrastructure legislation, skilled residence visa thresholds, GS1 and NZCIC updates, Concrete NZ apprentice nominations, climate-resilient housing guides, ESG insights, Stats NZ building consent data, Forsyth Barr news wrap, plus an AGM reminder.

BIF Advisory Communication - Product Labelling Review
This week, the Ministry for Regulation announced it will be conducting a review into product labelling. While the terms of reference are yet to be set, the review will explore New Zealand’s alignment with international product labelling standards and examine regulatory barriers to interoperability with... Submissions close 20 August 2025.