Fri, 12 Nov 2004
Building Practitioners Board members sought
Applications and nominations are being sought for members of a new Building Practitioners Board.
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The Board - established under the Building Act 2004 - will play a key role in the new licensing system for the building
industry.
The independent Building Practitioners Board will:
· approve rules relating to licensed building practitioners; · hear complaints about licensed building
practitioners; · hear appeals against licensing decisions by the Registrar; and · review and report to the
Minister on board's performance.
The aim of licensing is to set national standards for design and construction work with the potential to harm people or
cause costly property damage. Such work is likely to include foundations, cladding and structural framing.
"In order to get a licence a designer or builder will be assessed to ensure they meet licensing requirements, which
could include a mix of practical assessment, work history and recognition of training," Margaret Wilson said.
The six to eight-member board will require a mix of skills including industry expertise in design construction and
inspections services, legal, dispute resolution and mediation skills and an understanding of education and training
issues.
Applications will be considered from candidates throughout the country and close on 28 January 2005.
ENDS