
27 September 2021
Changes are coming fast to the building industry, driven by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment’s (MBIE) Building for Climate Change programme. This is the direction we need to take to address carbon emissions, energy efficiency and cost. But adaptation won’t necessarily be easy.
The new legislation has two clear goals: to cut carbon emissions associated with building and construction, and to manage and reduce operational emissions, making homes cheaper to live in and more comfortable for occupants.
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