Building Act & Building Code
Building work must comply with the Building Code. Confirm the consent scope and inspections before work begins.
Building Performance guidancePremises, fit-outs & alterations
Commercial construction
Build or upgrade your premises with a clear plan. New buildings, office and retail fit-outs, refurbishments and extensions planned around your business, services and how the space is used.
Full projectSub-contractMaterials only
Check your commercial site
Use our Commercial Planning guide for council, zoning and available hazard checks before you commit. Coverage and source dates are shown with each result.
What we build
Start with what your business needs
Commercial work types — images are illustrative, not completed-project records.
New premises
Commercial buildings planned around the site, intended use, services and access.
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Working spaces, meeting rooms and amenities coordinated with your design team.
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Retail spaces
Customer-facing spaces with layout, circulation, finishes and services considered together.
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Refurbishments & extensions
Review the existing building and proposed changes, including any change-of-use requirements.
Start a conversationWorking in an occupied building
We plan, communicate and coordinate work around your people and operations. Discuss access, work zones, noise, dust and service interruptions early so staging can be agreed before the work begins.
Some stages may need temporary closure or relocation. What can stay open depends on the particular building, work and safety requirements.
Planning services and approvals
We work with your designer, engineer and relevant specialists to coordinate the construction scope, documentation and council requirements.
Confirm who owns each application, which approvals are needed, and how decisions affect the programme before committing to construction.
How ready is your project?
Idea
Drawings underway
Ready to price
Talk through your next steps
Whether you have an idea or a full set of drawings, tell us about your project.
Our process
From feasibility to commercial handover
Agree the scope, design requirements, approvals, programme and responsibilities before construction begins. Plan around the intended use and any ongoing operations.
- 1
Site & business scope
Review your premises, intended use, services, access and operational needs.
- 2
Design & engineering
Coordinate drawings, structure, fire, accessibility and services with the design team.
- 3
Consent requirements
Confirm council approvals and any change-of-use requirements before work begins.
- 4
Price & written agreement
Agree scope, price basis, staging, programme and responsibilities.
- 5
Build & inspections
Coordinate work zones, contractor activity and required inspections.
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Handover & support
Provide agreed records, sign-offs and maintenance information.
Regulations guide
New Zealand commercial building requirements
Requirements depend on the site, building and proposed use. Confirm the applicable rules with your designer, specialists and council.
District planning & land use
Check the proposed activity, site constraints, access, parking and any resource consent requirements with the relevant council.
Resource Management Act — NZ LegislationAlterations & change of use
An alteration or new use can trigger additional requirements for an existing building. Check these before finalising the design and scope.
Building Performance: change of useFire safety & specified systems
Fire design depends on the use and building. Specified systems may bring ongoing inspection, maintenance and building warrant of fitness duties.
Building Performance: fire safetyAccess & accessibility
Review entrances, circulation, accessible facilities and safe routes with the design team. Applicable requirements depend on the building and work.
Building Code: accessSafe construction & handover
Plan safe separation from occupants, required inspections and agreed completion records. Council sign-off applies where required.
WorkSafe construction guidanceHave drawings ready?
Send your plans with your enquiry.