Building Tautuhi - Specifications

 Hei oranga I Hangia ki Runga He turanga pakari

Well being built on firm foundations

This  guide assists clients and construction providers within the He Wakaputanga jurisdiction to work together towards a high standard of construction that will satisfy clients, construction providers, insurers and financiers.

We uphold a strong emphasis on personal responsibility whereby both the client and construction providers take responsibility for being informed and communicating throughout the process.

Te Huinga o Nga Kaihanga construction providers have made a commitment to operate in Te Ture Tikanga  tika [correctness], pono [ truth, honor ] and aroha [ compassion].

Members commit to providing robust, durable, warm, dry, cost effective, dwellings, commercial buildings, roading, supply services and general infrastructure.

Member pledge : https://tikangatrade.org/construction-tikanga

Te Huinga o Nga Kaihanga construction checks are to be done by an engineer or skilled provider to ensure that work is robust, durable and fit for purpose.

Best Practice Guides and Associations :

[ Recommended solely for the purpose of best practice ]

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/builders-mate

https://www.branz.co.nz/reducing-building-material-waste

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/good-practice-guides

https://www.branz.co.nz

 The Building Hub 

 Certified Builders Association of NZ Inc (CBANZ) 

 Registered Master Builders Association Inc (RMBA)

 The Building Research Association of New Zealand Ltd (BRANZ ) 

 Lifemark 

 Sitesafe NZ 

 Specialist Trade Contractors Association 

 Hoahoanga - Planning, Architecture and Engineering : 

https://tikangatrade.org/contracts-and-design

https://www.branz.co.nz/fire-safety-design/b-risk

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/bulletins/bu696-seismically-resilient-design

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/branz-facts/non-structural-elements

https://www.branz.co.nz/shop/catalogue/multi-storey-light-timber-framed-buildings-in-nz-engineering-design_748

https://www.branz.co.nz/shop/catalogue/bk158-designing-for-maintenance_723

 Architectural Designers NZ Inc (ADNZ) 

 Association of Consulting Engineers (ACENZ) 

 Designers Institute of NZ 

 NZ Institute of Architects (NZIA) 

 NZ Institute of Building Surveyors Inc (NZIBS) 

 NZ Institute of Quantity Surveyors Inc (NZIQS) 

Turanga - Footings and Foundation :

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/builders-mate

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/good-practice-guides

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/bulletins/bu560/

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/bulletins/bu498-preparation-for-concrete-floor-slabs

Puroa - Sub Floor, Floor and Framing :

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/builders-mate

https://www.branz.co.nz/shop/catalogue/bk091-selecting-timber_755

Frame and Truss Manufacturers Association of NZ

National Association of Steel-Framed Housing (NASH) 

Rangitupu - Scaffolding :

https://www.level.org.nz/health-and-safety/working-at-height/scaffolds

https://builderconnect.co.nz/blog/scaffolding-nz

Tuanui - Roofing :

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/builders-mate

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/branz-facts/roof-design

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/branz-facts/roof-ventilation

NZ Metal Roofing & Cladding Manufacturers

Roofing Association of New Zealand 

Tatou me te matapihi hono - Door and Window joinery :

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/builders-mate

Master Joiners 

Window Association of NZ.

https://www.wganz.org.nz

Koki waho - Exterior cladding :

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/builders-mate

https://concretenz.org.nz/page/masonry_manual

https://www.branz.co.nz/weathertightness

Moria - Plumbing and drainage :

https://www.branz.co.nz/shop/catalogue/plumbing-and-drainage-guide_1062

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/branz-facts/water

 Master Plumbers 

Arai - Insulation :

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/builders-mate

https://www.branz.co.nz/energy-efficiency/house-insulation-guide

https://www.branz.co.nz/healthy-homes-research

Te Waea te rama - Wiring and Lighting :

https://www.branz.co.nz/shop/catalogue/level-electrical-design-2e_50

Eco Design Advisor Service 

Smarter Homes 

Homestar

NZ Security Association (NZSA) 

Roto - Interior Linings and Painting - Peitatanga :

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/builders-mate

 Interior Systems Association of NZ (ISA) 

 Master Painters NZ

Kihini - Kitchen, Bathroom and Tiling and Ventilation :

https://www.branz.co.nz/healthy-homes-research

https://tanz.net.nz

https://www.level.org.nz/wet-areas/waterproofing-tiled-showers

https://www.buildmagazine.org.nz/articles/show/waterproofing-tiled-showers

National Kitchen & Bathroom Association of NZ Inc (NKBA) 

National Flooring Association 

Whakawera - Airconditioning and Heating :

https://www.branz.co.nz/healthy-homes-research

NZ Home Heating Association (HHA) 

Institute of Refrigeration, Heating & Air Conditioning Engineers.

Climate Control Companies Association 

Noho ki waho ora - Outdoor living, Decking and Fencing :

https://www.branz.co.nz/pubs/builders-mate

https://www.branz.co.nz/shop/catalogue/bk091-selecting-timber_755

NZ Institute of Landscape Architects 

https://www.buildmagazine.org.nz/assets/PDF/Build-134-31-Design-Right-Designing-A-Deck.pdf