Licensed Building Practitioners Announcement

The Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) survey has been emailed to all LBPs. Share your valuable feedback to help us improve before 11:59pm 31 August 2025.

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Licensed Building Practitioners Announcement

The Licensed Building Practitioners (LBP) survey has been emailed to all LBPs. Share your valuable feedback to help us improve before 11:59pm 31 August 2025.

Kia ora, how can we help you today?

LBPs are building practitioners who have been assessed as competent to carry out building work essential to the structure or weathertightness of residential buildings.

Skills maintenance

If you’re a LBP, skills maintenance helps you grow your skills and knowledge and keep up with important changes in your industry.

Keep on top of your skills maintenance

Why get licensed?

Getting licensed recognises your competency, and builds trust for your customers.

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A code of ethics for LBPs

From 25 October 2022, all Licensed Building Practitioners (LBPs) must comply with a code of ethics. This will ensure high standards are maintained in the industry, while giving the public more confidence that LBPs are reputable and operate ethically.

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Find a licensed building practitioner

Search the register to find an LBP in your area, or to check an LBPs licensing status and history.

Find or check on an LBP
Board members

Building Practitioners Board

The Board oversees the Licensed Building Practitioners Scheme.

More about the Board
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Resolving problems

Information for both parties to resolve any problems that might happen during the construction process.

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