31 Jul 2019

Calls for national register for building materials

From Nine To Noon, 9:08 am on 31 July 2019
Wood Home Framing Abstract At Construction Site.

Photo: 123RF, Andy Dean Photography

Calls for a national register for building products. The Building Industry Federation says there's an urgent need for a more robust way to prove a product meets the requirements of the building code.

The call comes as the CodeMark product certification scheme falters with three companies leaving.

How would a register work?  And could it help avoid another building industry crisis like leaky homes?

Kathryn talks with BIF Chief Executive Julien Leys.

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